It’s been some time since I have sat down at the keyboard
and hammered out a new blog. Winter poses the biggest challenge to me, in that
I spend time between cross country skiing and fly tying and the actual sport of
fishing and hunting takes a back seat. I always watch, with anticipation when Punxsutawney Phil
is pulled out of his hole, holding my breath that he will see his
shadow and spring will mysteriously appear. Well, that did not happen this year
and we had one of the coldest seasons on records, not to mention the snow we
got. To add insult to injury, we received 16 inches of new snow this past weekend
and are in for an additional 3 to 6 today. Not quite the spring I had hoped
for. However, I learned a long time ago
that I can’t control the weather so I have to make the best of it. There is one
thing that offers a sign that spring is just around the corner and that is the
Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Sportsman’s show. The show is being held this
weekend at the University of Maine Presque Isle Gentile Hall, and always offers
some great exhibits, vendors and many sporting camp owners from all over, including
Canada. The doors open Saturday, March 21 at 9am and runs until 5 and then
again Sunday from 9 to 4. Admission is $5.00 and I bet you will be able to find
something that really peaks your interest. Whether it be the need for a new
fishing pole, paddles or that you just want to chat with the sporting camp
owners about your next vacation. You can’t miss with this show. So, if you are
in the area, make time to drop by and chat with the many folks who have a
passion for the outdoors and want to share it. You won’t be disappointed. I
added a link below for the club if you want to take a look at their web
site. So, hope to see you there and I
will be back soon with more stories about TC and my adventures in the North
Maine Woods.
