cphubert 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2021 Waiting for spring, the signs are starting. Boat (canoe's) registrations showed up today with my 2nd of the year seed catalog. My real indicator is the male red wing blackbirds at the feeders should be within a week or two, might run a little later this year. Had my first snow rain mix today, good heavy wet snow if the ground was bare it used to be called poor man's fertilizer. Still plenty of ice, but the trout season ends this weekend then it will be jigging perch until the ice fails. Nothing beats fried perch except fresh fiddleheads and trout. Come on spring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2021 Yeah I'm ready for it. Real long cold spell here and tons of snow the past month. I am ready for fishing, warmer weather, getting outside and biking and seeing green trees again. Sadly here in Michigan we still have probably 2 more months of this till that happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Yes I'm ready now too. We we're having a relatively easy winter until February arrived. The past 3 weeks have been filled with snow storms which translates into 2 hours of snow blowing and shoveling to do it correctly- not exactly fun after working all day. New England is not know for having a beautiful Spring, they are usually grey, damp and raw, with the occasional sunny 60 degree day followed by another snow storm. New England winters seem to hold like a snapping turtle. Many times the entire country will be in the 60's or better and then there we are with a forecast high of 42. But right now though 42 would feel like summer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 I had to put on a jacket this morning. Well, it was near 70 ... but that's still jacket weather when I'm not active. (Driving to work isn't "active") So, yeah, I'm tired of Winter, too. Will it ever end ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, DFoster said: right now though 42 would feel like summer Low 40's by Sunday are predicted, I may have to try and sneak away, we'll see. Have taken the dog for walks along the Swift the last two Sunday's, lots of rising above the slow deep pools, small black caddis and winter stones were out and about. Robins were pretty active along the shoreline, must have been eating them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, niveker said: Low 40's by Sunday are predicted, I may have to try and sneak away, we'll see. Have taken the dog for walks along the Swift the last two Sunday's, lots of rising above the slow deep pools, small black caddis and winter stones were out and about. Robins were pretty active along the shoreline, must have been eating them. They look like size 18's and 20's? I hope you can get out on a nice late winter day. I have to physically be in Winthrop on Sunday for my Grand daughter's 7th birthday party but I'm pretty sure my mind will be at the Swift. 😮 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Yes winter caddis usually come off around 10 am to 1 pm some colder days a little later. google Dave Goulet's winter caddis, easy tie, pretty effective 20's, 22's. I don't go smaller than that anymore unless I tie them on the tippet prior to leaving the house I've dropped my share of them with wet cold fingers and unless I'm standing on the snow I never find them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 It's actually 45f here today, first time out of the 20's in weeks....where's my shorts and sandles?! 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, Steeldrifter said: It's actually 45f here today, first time out of the 20's in weeks....where's my shorts and sandles?! 😁 What? No speedo? In the 60s today and tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 Had to turn the A/C on during the drive home from work today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 10 hours ago, DFoster said: They look like size 18's and 20's? Yes, there were a few winter stones approaching 1/2 inch, but most of both were about that size. 9 hours ago, cphubert said: Dave Goulet's winter caddis Thanks for that suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essequamvideri 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 Making sawdust in the shop yesterday, had a couple of mosquitoes buzzing about my head. It was 22 degrees outside and there is 15-18" of ice on the pond. I know this whole "Climate Change" is an ongoing discussion, but mosquitoes in February is a bit odd. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, essequamvideri said: mosquitoes in February is a bit odd Ay least they weren't your state bird! (blackflies for those unfamiliar with Maine's state "bird")) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, cphubert said: Ay least they weren't your state bird! (blackflies for those unfamiliar with Maine's state "bird")) We have them here in Massachusetts as well and they make the first warm weeks of spring hell to be outside. 40% DEET works well enough to allow me to fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essequamvideri 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, cphubert said: Ay least they weren't your state bird! (blackflies for those unfamiliar with Maine's state "bird")) True Dat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites