Sucks HT  I fell on my surgically repaired wrist yesterday and was scared I popped it. Right around 0 here this am. Waiting for the snow t melt so I can get my dingy out

I took photos of blooming wild flowers on Tuesday; it is 12 degrees now; and is forecasted to be 70 on Saturday here in south central PA. This weather is a tad confusing.

Spring arrives AGAIN tomorrow and the temps are going to be spring like after that...for awhile!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, and the patio furniture from my mancave has been flung,  right back outside where the stupid stuff belongs!!  
 
Peep-frogs are going full throttle as I type and a  beautiful sunset tonight saying "sailors delight" for tomorrow.
 
Told my better half I won't be available for anything but fishing, ALL DAY tomorrow and I do mean, ALL DAY!!!  OK..... so I didn't actually tellll her,  but I did,  send her a email.
 
I deserve it, it's a lotta work putting that stupid patio furniture, back outside.
 
Til next time.... Tight Lines.

34 and still raining. Where is this spring weather you guys are talking about?
At this rate, it will take forever to melt all this snow

Rain and more rain in forecast with maybe a high of 50 and lows in 30.
This spring weather is depressing because it's mud season with still plenty snow yet to provide more mud !!

Going to California seems like the right idea. Enjoy !!

All three species are illegal to target during their closed seasons, even in the mighty H.  And all three seasons are closed. 

IF you can use the same size lure, I don't know.  Maine woods law they were handing out out of season walleye tickets to anyone using yellow.  And before the C+R bass regs up on LO, they would hand out citations based on what you were mainly catching.  If you say you're after stripers but keep catching green bass or esocids, they may have a case for targeting.  If you are not targeting but keep catching out of season species, time to move.

If you're catching stripers, the Gamie will probably look at the Smallies as incidental catch, unless you start taking a bunch of hero shots (A person may not fish for a species (even if immediately released) during the closed season for that species on a given water. Fish caught during the closed season must be unhooked and released immediately. They may not be handled for any other purpose.)  If all you are catching is smallies, because the stripers have not showed up yet, you'll probably get told to move or get a ticket.  You should also remember that the ECO's are finding the internet to be a very helpful enforcement tool.
 
We have a stream around here that opens for trout this weekend and will have walleyes at the lower end.  If you are fishing a brown jig down low, you'll likely get a ticket for targeting walleyes, but in general that's a little easier as no one really fishes for walleyes for sport, they fight like old shoes, and most of the guys that watch that spot will be down there the first weekend in May when they can take home some fillets, and will be further upstream looking for trout if they are on that stream until May.

You get a few extra days this year because the 15th is a Saturday and the day before Easter.  Pretty sure it is the 18th this year for the big check.
 
Trying to have mine done before then for a change.  My daughter's got finished and sent on Sunday.

Fichy,
Some people think that when folks like you and me fish so often they must be poachers, snaggers, lawbreakers or otherwise criminals in the outdoors.
Have I taken pictures of smallmouth on the fly while targeted stripers, guilty as charged officer oppie. . No worries however about seeing hero shots on the www anymore because I don't know how to functionality operate this device to post pictures to www.
The sad thing is I love fishing and all outdoor activities. Game and peruse of quarry is alway held in respect for the opportunity it has given me . I don't bite the hand that feeds what keeps me active and alive.
Being confined in front of a TV or computer is not me at all. I despise television, and rarely read a newspaper, it's just media hype or non reality fantasy programing.
My world is about providing for my family, doing things outside every opportunity I'm able and teaching my family the importance of those that were taught to me.

I appreciate the facts and reminders of regulations but please don't lecture those that promote ethics and stewardship. .
Now , now , don't tell me I get to pick and choose because honestly, I do have that right

Peace & Tuna

L-13.
Yes I am of the below federal dam . The trib I fish is also in the non - C&R of bass to the first impassable barrier. Now you do not know where this barrier is , but I do as its right behind my house.
Where fichy is, he is well within the C&R section.

When I see and talk to my local encon, they ask how the fishing was and I have no problem telling them all I caught were smallmouth - in the non C&R section - , their response has always been positive. They have bigger priorities then their local fisher catching CPR ing a few bass.

Hope this helps

hot tuna
Today is the weekend weather day. Here came the sunshine. Drying is in progress through Tuesday.
I must apologize . I have chosen. Some environmental laws could have been compromised.
First, instead of tossing those 1 lb propane tanks into the abyss. I refilled my seasonal usage at a cost of $3.00 total per 12 tanks.
Second, I cut some timber out back and didn't waste ink or paper with the self issue permit.
Lastly I may have exceeded the campfire rules and due to super wet conditions the fire grew. The Atv might have wandered off private property but a wave from Neighbors

Just think what might have happened if.i could fish .. oh the horror

 
Sounds like you might be going a little off the deep end Rich

Weather predictions up there seem to change every 15 minutes.
Was planning to be up on a nice sunny Sun through Tues but changed plans when heavy rain was predicted for Thurs and Fri fearing a blowout of local waters for a few days.
One well respected guide posted the high possibility of real high waters too.
Now Thurs and Fri appear sunny and bright and Mon - Tues seems  cloudy--
What to do --what to do----
NOT coming up to a rain fest or a flood fest.

Oh the rains came last night making the mighty H all muddy.
Lots more on the way Thursday which will produce FLOOD stage.
Kinda a bummer because I seen my first linesider caught sunday >> far south << of me but still on the river by a bank angler .
Word is , bait , herring are in the area. .
With this big blow , it will take 7-10 days to be thinking about fishing