2015–a look back
2015 — a look back It seems like I’ve got it in my head that 2015 was a terrible fishing year for me. As a dad, a homeowner, a landlord, an employee, and an actual grownup, I sure don’t have the time to get out like I used to. Although part of that is that I don’t NEED to catch fish like I used to. What the heck, Wisconsin trout season just opened, and I haven’t even considered going, and probably won’t for at least a month. The fact that favorite trout stream went to crap doesn’t help, but more on that later. And for someone who doesn’t “fish that much anymore”, I sure do fish a lot. I was explaining to an old friend, “It’s frustrating to not get out much anymore. I only made it out one night last week, and only one half day on the weekend. I did go on a short trip out of town the weekend before that, but otherwise…” Now I notice my friend has a WTF look on his face that says “You still fish more than anyone I know”. Fish smarter, not harder might be my mantra now. I don’t do a lot of exploratory stuff anymore, and really try to focus on what I can depend on. But I somehow still manage to add some new spots to the...
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