Over the years I have come to rely on various tools to make guiding easier. Many of these are technological marvels. For instance a cooler once disposable and holding ice for about a day is now a long term investment that keeps ice for several days. The Basic Lund hull design has been dependable for many years.
Since Maine Outdoors was started now 36 years ago I have been proud of my ability to fit everyone who wants to go on a trip into my schedule. Until the last few years it was always possible, I would guide another trip after supper or move something around to make it work. This summer has been very different; my calendar has been filled three weeks out for a good part of it.
So far this has been a very different summer. Fishing has been decent with conditions changing almost every day. Spring and early summer were hot and dry with nowhere near enough rain. July changed all of that with 5 inches in one day and a changed weather pattern since. Now showers a couple of times a week including several afternoon thunderstorms.
