DOUG A.

The opening of the Pa. Trout Season had finally arrived. The weather was not very cooperative during the previous week and we were challenged by windy conditions, cold rain, and a high and murky trout stream.

We gave it our best without a very impressive result

JOE M.

SLIM PICKINGS

The outcome of our day fishing was very meager. 6 trout were caught between 4 fishermen, not what we were expecting. We have been very lucky the past 12 years of trout fishing from camp with the weather and water conditions. The 13th year was almost a wash out.

I won't complain. A good time was had by all, and a bad day of fishing is still better then a good day at work.

The boys are still at camp for the rest of the week, and I'm sure they will catch enough trout for our annual Fish Fry set for this coming Friday.

If not, there is always Mrs Paul's

APPETIZERS ANYONE ?

Nick T. Jim T. and Jim F.

After fighting the elements all day, it was Time for Wing-Nite. Jim F. got the feast started by frying up appetizers of hot pepper cheese balls and mushrooms.

The seasoned wings were not far behind.

TIME TO FRY

OPENING CAMP FOR THE SEASON

Joe and I made our way to camp this weekend to prepare for the upcoming opening of the Pa. Trout Season. It's basically just getting the water turned on, and making sure everything is in good working order. After that, we planned on helping stock the local streams with trout. Normally, this is a rather easy undertaking. Not this year though. We ended up repairing 4 leaks that unexpectedly showed up. As with any plumbing job,( as far as I'm concerned,) it never goes smoothly. The leaks were finally repaired, and everything is running smoothly and ready to go. We did manage to take a few pics of the stocking process close to camp.

We also did a few smaller jobs like cleaning up the shed, and burning the left over debris from the camp remodeling project.

The long winter this year has us all anxious to enjoy another memorable year at the Fricken Camp.

STOCKER OR STALKER?

Cole is all ready to go and help the Fish Commish stock the local area streams in anticipation of the opening day of trout season here in Pa.

I also think he is anticipating the stalking of some Spring Gobbler in the future.