Lincoln Beach 3-18-21

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Nice report Pat even if it wasn't very fishy. Was wishin' I was there to give you some friendly how-to help to day but I had a Bendix gear and an impeller to replace in my boat today. Got a good start but the replacement part Mr. Amazon sent was all wrong -- another on the way.

Those channel markers were right where I usually launch my boat. Would have been decent of you to "rooster tail" them out to the channel opening for me. Early spring when the birds are pairing up is one of my favorite times to be at Lincoln. Weather looks a bit unsettled for the next couple of days but hopefully next week I'll be out there.

Was waiting for your catching report as well as a write up on your new Garmin toy.  "left the mount at home" huh? That little slip up is most likely "age related." It is a common ailment in the superannuated crowd, believe me, I know. When I make little goofs like that I try to keep them contained. I have a couple that are related to the drain plug in my boat but I choose not to elaborate.

Glad you avoided the skunk and had a few good tugs. I'm hoping the kitties will appear in greater numbers as the temps continue to climb. Sure hope the water holds up for us -- not lookin' good right now. We'll have to get after "em while we can and hope for enough water for some late summer big 'uns.

See you on the water soon I hope.

Thanks...as always...for your immoral support.

I was thinking about your "exclusive" launch site when I saw those channel markers.  2 things.  1...I think you could still make it work.  2.  I'm pretty sure they will be hauling those out to the front soon.

I no longer refer to forgetfulness as a mind lapse.  I prefer to call it "selective mental data retrieval".  And when all circuits are busy, minor glitches are bound to happen.

In truth, I did not expect great numbers of cats today.  I am happy to have caught two.  Records over the years show that water above 55 degrees starts to produce a lot more active cats.  And by 60-65 they are wide open.

Also optimistic about water levels...for a while.  Depth was a steady 3-4 feet all the way out the channel today.  They still have the gates closed at Lehi and there will be SOME runoff before they open them.  Hopefully the "main runoff"...and the extra water they send down for the Junies...will help keep the lake launchable for awhile.  If not, you always got your yak.