Shocking Talk With Strange Fish 12Nov19

It was a pretty cold 30° jumping out of the car at 10am @ the PT today. Weird in the sunshine but snow still blanketed the shadows. I was the first at Nature Center but would not be the last. I've learned to tighten the Danner boots but they are "still" super heavy with super thick soles - they will last forever but have a serious swing weight and challenge my hip flexors. Yet, I am fishing in "winter" in the sunshine so shut up. I caught some decent cutbows including a nice 19"er at the 3rd weir above NC parking. And while I didn't see the state employees I did see evidence - I imagine they were shocking as they had the boat rigs. Maybe that is why I was mostly alone - where can I see that schedule?

Ok, it's just a play on many words. I did "ok" on the PT with a #22 RS2 during a BWO hatch and with my new #22 JuanR Money Midge Tung otherwise... it's nice to have confirmation on a new tie. Flows were 280cfs for 3 days and viz is still a very shitty 12" - when will fall really come to the PT? While the "big" boy didn't escape my net, it took a while to land and guide-man MDB's words rang true - "you landin' stuff with that tiny net Mr. Dave?" - I am; yet, gifting season approaches so I may request an upgrade - a question is whether to stay with the magnetic hang or go to the belt tuck. Hmmm. This is not a question for strangers.

As you all may know I like the data/fact-based analyses of Malcom Gladwell and this moved me to read the new offer called 'Talking To Strangers.' It is well worth the read for anyone wanting to make a bit more sense of the modern age; it is not his best though. I learned a lot about spies and drunkenness and for this alone it's cool. We are sick biassed humans and I am thankful for that.