Trout Season Day 1

Yesterday we ventured to get to our beloved Apple Creek for the first time this year. We were quite pleased that Joe's truck actually got us where we wanted without getting stuck and also that our trail to the stream was clear of snow. More importantly the threatening rain system waited. Our first day of trout season was a success even if we saw no fish.

So when I missed a couple of decent sized fish, we really got excited. I caught this brown and let it go. The season has just started. Unfortunately it rained later yesterday and switched to heavy wet snow this morning. AND they are predicting 28 inches of snow for the next two days! We are just so glad that we could go out fishing yesterday.

New Grill and Earth Day

Joe recently upgraded his gas grill, with a newer generation of his 10 plus-year-old one. He was having a challenging time grilling in the cold... more so than usual. He found his tired and old but trusty grill had a hole in it. It was time to replace. Notice in the picture the garage door is shut because it wasn't warm enough outside. Cold weather doesn't stop us from grilling though. Especially with the new grill, we had to try cooking BBQ ribs. Joe loves his new grill!

Last Saturday, Earth Day, we started off to the beach with our coffee to be outdoors before the dry weather was changing to rain and snow as forecasted. The morning sun was nice and warm, and we got to enjoy a pleasant couple of hours walking and picking rocks. 

And now we have two more days till trout season. We're more than likely to be sleeping in on the opening day, since it's supposed to rain, snow, and who knows what else. The weather guys were right about the snow we got last night. Needless to say, we are planning to check out the streams tonight. Just to see.

Spring!? and Fishing Fever

April came with another snow storm... but 10 days later we are pleasantly surprised how much snow has melted, with the temperatures reaching 70 degrees. 

Joe had his full beard since deer season in November and just went back to his normal look. Only appropriate to bring in Spring. "Before" and...

"After."

On Easter Sunday we went to check out the beach and were delighted to see the sandy lakeshore instead of ice. The first rock picking and rock skipping of the season!

Officially two and a half weeks till the opening day of trout season. There's plenty of snow in wooded areas. We shall see if we can walk into Apple Creek to fish AND how high the river water levels will be....