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SA GPX or whatever they are calling that taper these days. Not the SA Trout Taper, which I find great for roll casting and dries but not great for indicators.

Excellent photos! Thanks for sharing them along with your narrative.

I’m guessing a coyote. Nothing left but some feathers and an egg shell. Owls are another possibility, but I’m guessing they wouldn’t eat on the ground?

Copy that. Two neighbors have chickens.

Found this scene in my yard. Any help identifying the bird? Quail?

My 11 year old Baratza Encore is still chugging away. That’s the most noticeable part of the equation for me. I definitely roast better coffee than what is available at most grocery stores, but even grocery store beans are better with a good grinder.

With 20+’ leaders in a float tube I use my finder to choose my spot, then drop my flies and kick a short distance away. No sense trying to cast that business.

@clarkman Yes, it’s a lot! We had the mildest winter in many years. I’m doing my part to thin out the Yellowjacket population. I’m concerned about the bald faced hornets though. I’m not sure how to trap those beasts.

Did I say 30? Make that 40. A normal spring is 50-100 queens from late April through June.

May Day! I’m up to almost 30 in my 4 traps since hanging them last weekend. Might set a new record.

Yup nothing to it. As long as you know where the fish are, what depth they are feeding, and what they are eating. Easy peasy.

I’m happy fishing however the lake dictates from day to day. But if I’m not fishing indicators I’m always looking for the right situation to try. A wide open bobber bite is too much fun.

@MarlinMark I assume that they are queens because they are active now and are much larger than the workers that start showing up in my yard in July. This photo kinda captures it. One of these is not like the others….

Took about 24 hours after hanging traps to get results. Fresh queens!

I bought a cover from 5C’s two years ago. Excellent fit and working great.

This type of junk Caught some tight-lipped bows

Three weeks ago I fished a couple of well known lakes in Eastern (not central) WA where the fish were not just taking chironomids, but the ones on my leader :eek:! It does happen from time to time:)

Plan A was to walk into a scenic spot that I haven’t visited in a few years. Got organized and loaded up my gear, waders, and tube for the walk. The first water crossing was flowing unusually high but my waterproof boots did their job, just a little damp above the ankles. The next looked...

Billy what’s your secret? Do you chum the ponds every week with a case of twinkies?

Pro tip: If you only fish in near-freezing conditions, the critters are less likely to set up ambushes. And your Busch Light stays cold all day.