MuskyFlyGuy

No, I have a separate chives plant that cannot be destroyed and is used throughout our growing season.

Harvested my first batch of winter onions for the year. They are a great eating onion. They will be good for about a month and then they go into seed production. They taste great and are wonderful to use in cooking. They come from genetic stock from my Grandfather’s farm.

The guide wanted to try them to get an idea how things were going for subsequent trips. We used 7 and 8 weight rods. I was pleased with the percentage of spots we hit, including the tight lies. What a nice way to start the season.

Great afternoon Steve. Thanks for the report.

We finally got out fishing for the first time this year. We floated a section of the St Croix with a guide. Beautiful day, with lots of sun. The water was up, but was clear and very fishable. We caught fish on all the usual characters. Mid-day I put on Boogle Bug and caught fish on it, which is a little early in the season. The fish were in good shape and hit very aggressively. My wife caught one that was marked very impressively. We had a great day and a special thanks to our guide, Stu, for his expertise and friendship. Looking forward to more days like this. And yes, we are hurting today.

Mark we are sorry to hear about what you are going through. We look forward to your recovery and many more years of pictures from your fishing trips.

Could it have been power ballads?

Stan Kenton - from the late 50s to early 60s. The music and players defined how I approached music. Best concert I played in was Tony Bennett at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in the early 80s. All instruments were acoustic and the sound was amazing. Tony was in top form that night.

Thanks for posting, things look great. We just started our seeds indoors. We are at least a month behind you.

Congratulations Steve!

Great flies and a great fish.

Nice picture of you and the salmon

Johnny, Nice to see you posting again. I especially like the last one. I will have to try and tie a few. Tom

Looks like a great trip

Will someone post a picture of the set? We still have ice, but want some ideas. thanks Tom