For all the folks who are working Wednesday, too old or too young, waiting on warmer weather, no snow or ice, mayfly hatches, less frigid stream conditions, lower clear flows, green grass, or whatever; THANK YOU!
Thanks for giving me more water to explore on opening day and allowing me to hear the bell without too many other anglers to interfere.Several years ago my wife and I took our oldest two grandchildren to see the movie, The Polar Express. While most folks might think this flick, based upon a book by Chris Van Allsburg, is about Christmas, I believe it’s about life and our willingness to remain young at heart no matter what one’s chronological age. I clearly recall Hero Boy saying, through the voice of Tom Hanks: "At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me as it does for all who truly believe."
For me, opening day of trout season continues to be all about hearing that bell and responding to its call no matter one’s age or stream and weather conditions; it’s about staying young at heart and getting excited about the simple pleasures in life – a longstanding angling ritual.
I walked the Ashokan today with my digital SRL searching for bald eagles while moving along. I only saw two, sitting in their nest.
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Good luck! And for the rest of ya, who lack piscatorial passion, have a nice day.
Ed
