Why Waste A 70 Degree Feb Day?

[jdmidwest]

Off work at noon on Thurs. and on the road to Spring River for a little R&R. Arrived at campground and setup camp before dark. Wind was whipping and the tent almost became a kite a few times. Cooked supper, enjoyed the fire, and the river basked in the almost full moon lite. At one point, I almost considered night fishing, it was lit up that well.

Woke up to a cloudy damp dreary day. I had packed the pontoon boat for a float but decided against it. Fished for a while near camp till the first sprinkles hit my face, headed back and packed everything in the truck. It never really rained, just misted and the temp never got above 60. Fished the waterfall between camp and the Bayou, caught a few small ones. River is low and clear, in fine shape.

Trekked up to the Bayou, came across a new no trespassing post on the trail. The markings were so confusing, I don't know if he was blocking the trail or blocking the river. You really could not make out any lines or direction, just scattered signs in a lump. I noted the email address on the sign and will contact him to find out what he bought. The Bayou riffle produced a few more, nothing to brag about.

After lunch, I fished Lasseter's for a while, I had the place to myself. Again, only catching a few small fish. Average fish was only about 8 inches. I was not able to determine if there had been any stocking in the past few weeks because of the weather.

Back at home for the family by 7 that night. I am glad spring has finally sprung.