Johnsfolly

So far a somewhat dissapointing spring for hummingbirds. We have only had one migrating male at our feeders and that was almost two weeks ago. On the flip side Livie already has monarch caterpillars that are pretty large and two are getting ready to pupate.

Thanks for the report. Nice bunch of fish! Congrats! Were you fishing from the bank or in a boat? The water was pretty stained the last time my daughter and I fished the east causeway bridge area two weeks ago. Caught only a few small ones. Is it still pretty colored up?

I love peas in a salad like this one. Thanks for posting!

Congrats on a good morning of fishing. Better than being at work early!

As Billethead can attest to there are fishable populations of artic grayling in Montana.

They are a favorite for grey and fox squirrels as well. One of my prime hunting tactic is to camp near a shagbark in late Aug when the hickory nuts are ripening. Squirrels can't lay off of the nut and the sound of them cutting the hickory nuts always gives them away.

OTF Got any openings ? I do have a background in limnology/plankton ecology with four years of field experience, though only partially serious about an opening. Love the photos. Can't tell what type of snake you've photographed.

Here is my take on what waters are covered by the MDC designations. After fishing them across the state, each designated trout stream has MDC accessibility that would allow them implement these regulations as well as to provide access, stock, monitor fisherman compliance, etc. much easier than if they tried to deal with private landowners. I realize that although there are there are several MDC accesses on the creek, a fair portion of Crane creek blue ribbon designation is covered by private land. It may be that because of the nature of the fish residing in Crane that the MDC may have been able to convince landowners of providing that level of protection. The blue ribbon designation was also to identify those sections of creek that have conditions that would allow for successful spawning to occur. So it's possible that Spring creek does not provide the MDC the ability to monitor compliance or does not in of itself satisfy the criteria for the blue ribbon designation. Just some thoughts.

Gteat job Dan! Wish I could get down that way, but heading out east again for the next week and a half. Keep getting after those eyes. No one can say that pink isn't a good color for you☺.

Five Likes.. Five Likes..

Dan Great video! Glad to see that you got some to the boat and with the Bink's spoon. Great job! Would love to get my girls onto some whites. Just been catching a few crappie and 'gills from the banks around us.

Great video. Favorite footage was the carp. Looked like you were fishimg bonefish on the flats. Not familiar with this river. Assuming its in Texas. Looked like a blast.

Put me in a dilema, vote for the Mrs or enter a photo of my daugjter. Voted for Mrs Billethead.

I love the banter. Yes I am a OA "like" whore and have on more than one occasion asked (i.e., forced ) my betterhalf to participate in a few of the discussions just to elevate the Number of Like/posts ratio. (Though probably the blame should go to Phil for adding those features to OAF and not my obsessive nature ). This good nature ribbing is a testament as to how much like a family we can be on this forum. Also may be an example for why the Billetheads have been together as long as they have! I know it's not just for BH's good looks, fly tying, turkey calling, and fine cooking. Well maybe for the fly tying and cooking. I look at them as an inspiration for my wife and I as we head towards our 22nd year of marriage (32nd year of being together). Sorry about the sappy response. Hey who let those vocal girls on this forum (and their silent supporter ness'lady)!?!? Let's get Phil to BAN them!!! Is that more like it BH ?

Just finished watching a nail biter in Washington. Great win for the Pens! The rugby scrum in the third really got the heart pumping. Ovechkin got away with goalie interference. Glad that it is over. Game two will likely start with a fight or two.

Ranger that is an awesome Walleye! Congrats on your PB!

May be too late for that ! He thrives off the accolades for his gardening, morel hunting, cooking, squirrel hunting from the LazBoy, etc.!

That's a nice mess of whites! Great job and a good meal awaits.

I hope that everyone is safe over the next week. We haven't had the heavy rains, but staying wet just the same. Been trying to get out to catch some male darters with their spawning colors, but I need to sight fish them. With the rain every couple of days just can't get a chance to get any. Last year the rain confounded much of my darter fishing and this year is turning out the same. Really wanted to catch a male greensides darter. They are early spawners, so may have missed the window of opportunity.

BH Taking the blind pig gets an acorn approach does work! Congrats to you and the Mrs on another great season. Though that "success" is the result of the work that you two put in before and during the season. My betterhalf thinks that the title of this post may get you in a little hot water.

I bet the meat was wormy! I passed on catching one that size because of the worms. Settled for catching some 10 inchers instead. Then let them all go.

Thanks. She already shot a bigger Missouri gobbler than I have. So I couldn't be prouder! I have no problem with her catching more or bigger fish if she keeps fishing with her dad!

BH I think that it is great that you participate in this program! Seems like a really rewarding time. Thanks for doing what you do and then sharing that with us.

Congrats on a great Bird! Myself and the rest of the Folly family are very proud you and of your accomplishment! I agree with my betterhalf that a glass of the Seven Deadly Zins may be deserved. Congrats again! John

I agree! There are still many common species like rock bass, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, blue catfish, etc. that she hasn't caught yet this year. Just got to see how much more time we can get to go out together this year. She is talking about bringing my travel rod with her when she goes down to visit her Nana in Georgia this summer. That means she will likely need the camera as well.