This summer has brought a few surprise rains. Hope it's got more in store, because if not, my not-so-brave prediction is closed tributaries on opening day, with openings occurring only after the majority of the fish are safely above harvest areas... you know... like last year.

As always, I'm hoping I'm wrong, because if I am, I'll be able to go fishing, which shuts my trap and makes me a much more pleasant person to be around in general. I was kind of a jerk to some undeserving people after we got shut down last year. I don't like being that person, but I guess I might as well admit that not being able to fish makes me a jerk. I'm preparing myself for the worst, in hopes I'll handle the news (if and when it comes) more gracefully this year....