Spring?

So the thermometer reads 33 degrees, the wind is blowing 25-35 mph on the harbor and the local lobsterboat "Rosie K" is launched and loading her traps with fresh bait. I asked Bill, owner/operator of the "Rosie K" if it was time to start thinking about fishing and he said "no way, these traps won't be set until the end of the week!"

Next stop was Barnstable Marine Service to check-in on bottom paint status, Kate suggested bringing my boat "Gravy" by next week to begin the process of spring maintenance to the hull. Next stop, Brian's Outboards for the engine's spring massage and then home for the annual re-organization of all of the gear.

Today I'm also placing my equipment order with St. Croix Rods for some spankin' new Legend Elite fly & spinning rods. Also, I've been invited to join the Cortland Line Pro Program so I'll be sportin' some fresh Little Tunny (now they call it Clear Camo "All Water" Intermediate) fly lines.

Although spring still feels far away, I know that the early season striper fishing is really just around the corner! Can't wait!