4/5/2016

Rule #301:  Every man has "enthusiasms," hobbies, or interests that he follows for a time before moving on to the next one.  Never apologize for these, just enjoy them as much as possible for as long as they last.  Chances are, each will come up again.

The last three days have been miserable, weather-wise.  The day before yesterday, in fact, we had gusts up to 40-45 mph, blowing snow and SLEET!!  That night, we lost power for several hours; then again in the middle of the night.

I thought about going fishing today, but the high was only 47 degrees and it was humid and overcast.
I don't know how long I would have made it!

Tomorrow might be a good day to check out the Bird Pond.  Solunar tables show it as a "Better" day, but it's just going to be to damned cold.  During the "Major Period," the temperature will not exceed 40 degrees--and I'M OLD!!   According to the Solunar tables, Friday is supposed to be one of the best days of the SEASON!, and yet, during the "Better ++" Minor Period, it's probably going to be snowing!

So, this time of year, I just have to make sure I have my ND hoodie, my gloves, and my hand warmers with me.  I have to remember that the weather conditions I'm suffering through, the fish just aren't.  This time of the year, so much is determined by the amount of sun the water receives, the direction of the wind, etc.

Yes.  I'll go.

I want to try out my waders--basically, to see where the inevitable leaks are!--and can just wear them on the inside of my big rubber boots.  Eventually, I want to turn a pair of high-top tennis shoes into wading "boots" by coating the permeable parts with that red rubber paint stuff I have.

So, my next outing will be 4/6/2016.

I just texted the owner of "Fisher Ponds," asking permission to fish Thursday.  Of course, she said yes.  She and her husband have been so welcoming to me--and later in the year, to Adam and Carly as well!

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Here, then, are my plans for the rest of the week:

WEDNESDAY PROJECTIONS--Either White River or Bird Pond.

Solunar  107P--307P, "Major," "Better" Period

Weather  During Major Period

Air Temperature:  55 -- 57 degrees
Wind:  27 MPH from S -- 30 MPH from SSW
Air Pressure:  29.68--29.62, falling
Cloud Cover:  88% -- 100%

THURSDAY PROJECTIONS--Fisher Ponds

Solunar  203P -- 403P, "Major," "Best" -- New Moon!

Weather  During Major Period

Air Temperature:  43 -- 45 degrees
Wind:  15 MPH from NW -- 14 MPH from NW
Air Pressure:  29.69 --  29.79, rising
Cloud Cover:  99% -- 98%


FRIDAY PROJECTIONS--Either White River or Bird Pond.

Solunar  812A -- 912A, "Minor," "Better++"* -- 2% Waxing Crescent

Weather  

Air Temperature:   32 -- 35 degrees, or "AYFKM?"
Wind:  5 MPH from NW -- 7 MPH from NW
Air Pressure:  29.86 -- 29.86, steady
Cloud Cover:  55% -- 55%


* Because this minor period occurs within 30 min's to 1 hr. of a sunrise and the moon is also rising during this time which actually gives this day a heightened peak time rating of "Better ++" and should give you great . . .  fishing action . . . "