Spring is coming

So March is here and with that so will be spring. I know personally I
have had enough snow and the accompanying cold weather. In Pennsylvania
where I live we had a stretch of nearly three weeks were the temperature
stayed in the teens and twenties - for a high.

Spring is my second favorite season with summer being first. The first
thing I start to notice is the vegetation turning green. Plants start
flourishing and getting buds that will soon bloom.

The new season also starts the vegetable growing season. I know I will
be going over the rototiller in the upcoming weeks to get it ready for
the garden. Usually I start planting the third or last week of may. This
season I am seriously thinking of starting with seeds. If I start with
seeds I will sow them in early to mid April in order to transplant them in
late May.



It's now also time to get the fishing gear ready for the new fishing season.
I just got my fishing license with the trout/salmon stamp. I hope to catch some
trout this year. Last year I caught no trout. I did catch a good share of bass
and panfish which were great eating. I also want to get the boats out more this
season. I only had the boats out twice last season and hope to increase that by
a good three times.

Lets Go Fishing

Its about that time of the year again - Fishing Season. Right now the weathe is great for a long day of fishing. I fish from shore and also take out the boat sometimes too.

Temperatures right now range between 60 to 80. This makes for great fishing early in the morning or at sunset. Nightime fishing is also an option, which I do maybe two to three times a year.

I mostly like to fish for catfish, bass, and trout. With the Schuylkill nearby and within walking distance, I go there quite oftern. The Schuylkill River has some large carp and catfish that can be seen when the water if clear.

A number of years ago, the water quality in the Schuylkill River was very poor due to pollution, but has since been making a comeback. Today, trout can even be caught in the northern section of the Schuylkill River. I still do not keep any of the fish I catch in the Schuylkill River due to PCB's and other pollutants such as mercury and lead. The fishing action though is still good.

A also live nearby the Bear Creek which is stocked with trout by the PA Fish and Game Commission. Trout can be caught with live bait such as worms, minnows, and mealy worms. The trout also go after artificial bait such as flys, poppers, jigs, and spinners.

Well, I have to get fishing some more today. Good luck to my fellow fisherman wherever you may fish.

I also started a forum thread about the opening day of trout season. Feel free to join in the discussion.