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You can only expect so much of yourself on day 1 Yesterday was our 2nd day of steady rain. Soggy deer to turkeys looking like they have been dipped in the mop bucket, am I ever glad I don’t have to fish today. 33 degrees on the bank sign leaving Minot this morning with a “pull up your hood” wind out of the NW. First stop,6 mile corner. Cary got a scoop of minnows while filling me in about the early bite on Audubon. With minnows paid for I’m off on the first fishing trip of the year. The embankment that separates Audubon and North Lake is a traditional spring bite that I hate to miss. As soon as ice is out, actually before the ice is out the bite narrows to a 25 foot trench that connects to the culvert going under the embankment. Gieser at 6 mile claims it’s the current that concentrates the fish and I agree. If you miss this by just a day or two and there is no current moving, the fishing is as dead as the water. Guess what? Yep, a day late! After several attempts at getting the anchor to stick in 20 mph + winds I finally settled in to fish. 3/8 oz jigs just seem way too big for sensitive spring walleyes but anything less and I had no feel at all. 15 minutes into the jigging and I decided to tie off at the back. The boat was making these wild swings due to the wind and there was no way to keep a vertical presentation working. Now that I have some boat control I finally feel like I’m fishing. Hot coffee helps but numb fingers combined with a snowy light drizzle is eroding my optimism. How can a snow suit that makes you sweat in January feel like you’re bundled up in cheese cloth in late April. The only fish caught is by a Loon working the shallows. I should have responded to his seminar but by now casting was out of the question and the rocks were looking hungry for another jig. The snow and ice lining the lake shore reminds me that the truck has a great heater and it’s only 10 minutes away. One more cup of coffee and with soaking wet wool, you know the stuff that keeps you warm even when wet, I toss in the towel and head for the ramp. This close to Ft Stevenson State Park I just had to stop in and get a look at the progress on the new marina. While the marina still has a ways to go the parking lot is paved and the courtesy dock is in, plus it’s suppose to be nice this weekend. Water is up an almost unbelievable15 feetfrom last year’s high so I head over to check out the old marina. 6 mile’s Cary Gieser is going to open the concessions here by Memorial and for good reason. This marina is back in action due to the 1830 elevations. Sakakawea is looking good! Maybe I’m getting old and losing the edge but it feels good just to be out after a 7 month winter, fish or no fish. The best part of the first trip out is the excuses. I’ll get ‘em next week. If you see me on the water take time to say hi. Greg for ND Live GPS Hot Spot
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