There’s still hope. If I can resolve a few scheduling issues (and with a little luck), this afternoon could find mye bobbing around in a float tube, half-submerged in near-frozen water while more near-frozen water falls from the sky.

Cross your fingers for me.

The Wonderdog during yesterday's scouting trip

The Wonderdog during yesterday's scouting trip

The results of yesterday’s walk/scouting trip to the lake with Wally the Wonderdog weren’t compelling, but they were interesting; the lake was murky but not muddy, and yes, the inlets were moving a lot of water (where fish tend to gather).

It’s too early for smallies, but it’s just right for trout. And there are these fancy-schmancy streamers that need a little field testing to see if they really “drive big fish crazy” like the maker says. (I don’t know if it’s true, but I like the sound of it.)

See you on the lake (maybe), Tom Chandler.

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