This spring sure has come on quickly, it always does but I have been so busy that I think it snuck up on me. I fished last evening on Alford Lake over in Hope and the shad bush or service berry is in full bloom. A non-descript shrub of about 15 feet it really stands out right now with it’s bright white flowers along the shore of the ponds.
My morning started off innocently enough, I planned to sneak out onto the water for an hour or two and then return to my desk and some work done. As soon as the boat was hooked to the Sequoia the office telephone rang. A nice couple from Florida really wanted to spend some time fishing today. What could I say the weather was perfect, I had already gotten all of the equipment ready and was set to spend the morning on the water.
Saturday was breezy and chilly with a clear blue sky, equipment is coming out of winter storage and ready to be used so Argy and I made a trip to Megunticook in Camden in the afternoon. The breeze was strong enough to make me seek the sheltered coves so that I could cast a fly. Still there were willing smallmouth bass and we enjoyed a few pleasant hours on the water.
