Voices From The River

As I'm typing this the snow is falling, and at a good clip. The forecast is for it to continue a few more hours, with the winds to pick up and the temps to fall. Winter is here.

After supper I noticed the stack of mail on the table. Looking through it I picked up the Winter 2013 issue of "Trout". As I thumbed the pages I came upon an article named "On the Doorstep", written by Erin Block. I quickly made myself a hot cup of Folgers Black Silk, sat down and started to read the article. Erin is a blogger and many of us have seen her talents, from cane rod making, to her skills as a fly fisher, and her fine writing. But this article really has special meaning for me, being"a small stream angler".

Here are a few lines from this wonderful article....As the aspens start to tinge and the willows dry brown, as the brook trout grow even more color for their spawn; then, winter is on the doorstep.

"For hours and hours I am led on by what may be the defining allure of a small stream: curiosity. Whats coming in the next bend, next plunge, next pool.

As I finish my second cup, and have read this fine piece for a third time.. Erin thanks.

"And winter walks through the door.

You can see Erins fine writing at "Mysteries Internal".