June 14, 2008 Update

Not much has changed since the last post. The weather continues unseasonably cool and wet. This has raised havoc with the spawning seasons of the Northern Pike, walleye and especially the smallmouth bass. While the bass fishing is considered good or better most days, the walleye fishing continues in its post-spawn slump. Bass are being caught presently on topwater items such as Jitterbugs, buzzbaits, popper type baits and floating Rapalas. The 4" Senko in any color that includes watermelon has been the most consistent producer of late. While the bass are being found in the shallow water areas associated with spawning sites, very little beds are seen with male bass acting as sentinels. The obvious conclusion is that this strange spring has the bass more confused than everyone with the exceptions of the weatherman and Al Gore who seem even more at a loss. While wild flowers, lilacs and deciduous trees show the promise of a new season; we can't seem to get over the hump weather-wise. The long range forcasts suggests that this may be about to change. Let's hope these forecasts are not fueled by wishful thinking along with a good dose of Labatts Blue. Until then, may your jacket be warm and rain gear well sealed. So long for now.