Pond Report

The beavers have been really busy. The water level in the pond is very low (almost three feet) as Wayne County is in a little area of drought for several months. Water is so low on the South Fork of the Chariton river the beavers have moved upland to the farm ponds for the winter. Hmmm. They can do a ton of damage real fast. They made this den over the last ten days. The three deer camped out in the tall grass on the dam looked unimpressed by this den this morning. However, the bluejays were busy letting everyone know I was lurking.  A lone turtle came by to have a look at me.  Amazing, but nature always is, amazing.

Pond Report

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Let's all be thankful children and name those blessings in our hearts.
Bluegills were biting on a gold ribbed hares ear this morning.
(Yes, He went back in the pond to grow some more.)

Otter Creek

Fishing just East of West Union, Iowa last Monday with Rev. Crow and his buddy Nile. Great day on the stream. Here is a small rainbow that went back into the creek to grow. The fly in its mouth is one of the pheasant tail nymphs you saw pictured on my drying cup a week earlier.

These fish are so beautiful.

Fly of the Day

The Classic Brassie
Originator was Gene Lynch
I needed to keep my mind busy this morning. Missing my brother on second anniversary of his death. Then the whole mess with the shootings in Des Moines.
Small work means I must concentrate and let some feelings go.

Brassies in assorted colors. Size 18 & 22.  Black 8/0 Thread, Assorted Wire Colors, Black & Red Bloody Black Ice Dubbing.

Thanks everyone. Keep the prayers going for the grieving process for these families.  DA