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I got out yesterday to take advantage of our break from the cold and brutal wind. Water was back down to 39 degrees to start. I saw a group of about 7 deer with tails up on the way to the ramp.
Fishing was slow, but the wildlife activity was epic. I saw the local resident mink swimming near a log jam. Lots of birds and ducks. Saw a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers. I saw what appeared to be an otter (small one but seemed too big for a mink) and a young Fox was avoiding golfers by traversing the shoreline. The Bald Eagles were out, with one juvenile perching on a branch not far from one nest. The sun warmed things up by about 10am. Great day to be on the river.
Oh yeah, I did manage one 15 inch feisty smallie that hit a Nikko ned on a SWM head. Tubes, grub, jigs and regular ned were not getting bit. They were looking for a subtle swimming baitfish profile. Wind kicked up in the afternoon and ruined most presentations.
Spring is coming, no matter what the weather is doing.
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And the deer were very active at the park when I went to get my boat.
Glad you didn't see the skunk!
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That's a great day right there. It's mostly the reason why I still go hunting in the fall and winter....just to see the wildlife wake up and come to life around me. I would have loved to see the mink and otter. What a time to be alive!
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Seen allot of critters and raptors coming out recently. Ducks and geese are starting to pair up. Saw the "dance" of love from a couple Peregrine Falcons. Very cool time to be out of the house
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