The air is extremely cold. It has a significant feel, much stronger than any other time of the year. Snowfall stays soft in untraveled meadows, trees wear white puffy sleeves. The river becomes clogged with stretches of ice. Sheets of it growing from the shores, the river narrows and sluices through. I haven't been to the river for nearly two weeks. I caught a nice cut throat on that last day, used a black woolly worm. Monday night will be in the -20 degree F. range. Maybe colder, but it hardly makes any difference. Lincoln is a great place to ride snowmobiles this year. The snowfall has given us comfort as a good winter helps all of the outdoors. I have been fishing several years in a row when restricted fishing hours were necessary due to low river flow and warm temperatures.
I haven't fished for a while now, winter came early and with snow and low temperatures i enjoyed a break. I spent a good amount of time sorting flies, getting boots and waders ready, along with the reel. Some servicing and a part replacement have begun. My days spent fishing sometimes exhaust me and I barely have the energy left to cook dinner let alone clean my fly line. It always gets carefully hung, ready to go! The times I do remember to clean my line, my casting gets much smoother and the line doesn"t grind on the line guard. So beginning this season I plan on giving more time cleaning the line.
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| Clear . clean and wild |
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| Thought of summer |
I am filled with memories , so many for 2016
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| Winter descends, dressing for success means woollies foot to head. |
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| Heaven on Earth. |
A new springtime will will soon emerge. Bitter cold and snow are recreating and bringing continued life to the wonders of the river.
I look forward to sorting my flies, collecting new ones and repairing some equipment during this cold time.
When the days get a bit longer and before the spring run off, some of the best fishing will happen. Last season, April was terrific. Mother nature will let us know. Now the river is frozen so I will be patient.
Thank you for reading my simple thoughts. I appreciate your time, very much enjoy sharing what I have.
Heaven on Earth is right!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Jim. I too am spending a fair amount of time prepping gear and getting organized when I am not building rods. Pheasant hunting is still on here, but will soon be over, then it is the anticipation of the coming fly fishing season. Tight Lines.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts of time spent on the river, spring time and the constant renewal of the world around us. Can't wait to see what this year brings.
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