As I embarked on my 39th season, I made a commitment to myself: taking two days off each week. Now, I know what many of you might be thinking, "What's the big deal? Most people have weekends off!" And that's true, but life in a seasonal service business, especially one deeply committed to helping everyone experience the outdoors and appreciate our natural resources, is a little different.
We're having quite a start to May! I heard this morning it might be our wettest on record, and I can believe it. While I don't mind the rain too much, I'm definitely getting a bit weary of these chilly temperatures.
I know the picture does not show a big fish or even a lot of fish but rather a perfectly sunny day with little wind. This day was the exception to be sure for this spring. Most days have been cold, wet and windy. Still, we have arrived at the magic time for our freshwater lakes and ponds. Water temperatures are right around 60 degrees and smallmouth bass have started to spawn with fish actively defending their beds.
