October 9, 2008 - Steve Hoovler

The urge to walk behind my pointer has far outweighed the urge to put on my waders recently, and after a long fish-filled season it feels pretty good.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not calling it quits for the year, but bright blue skies are much better for birds than browns. The forecast is calling for our first shot of winter weather this weekend - four days of cold and snow. It should be good for spawners and baetis. Our pheasant season also opens this weeked, and so begins another Fall of complex decisions. Birds or Fish? I know.  It's awful. Stay Tuned.