The Annual HFF Picnic was a big success despite foul weather and wet dogs. The weather for the picnic was not so nice with 20mph winds and cool temperatures. Not good for fly fishing, however a few brave souls tried their luck with an assortment of small flies hoping for that one pound bluegill that Barry said hangs out around around his cove. Randy fared the best on the gills with several being caught off the point, casting downwind of course.

As usual Barry served up the best burgers and brats on Lake Lemon and everyone enjoyed the meal and the fellowship inside out of the cold winds. Buddy, the black Laborador,  was the life of the party, getting the most exercise of us all chasing tennis balls. He even took a dip in the lake. Actually the lake temperature was much warmer than the air and he loved the attention, there’s nothing like a wet dog to get you moving after a full stomach. Thanks Barry for the hospitality and Buddy for the entertainment.

FISH REPORT: Monroe Lake is still 5 foot high and will be high for quite some time. The Corps Of Engineers have the lake dam wide open now and it will be 3 weeks before the lake is good wade fishing. A few brave souls have been wading a little for carps in the shallows on sunny days. A few wipers are being caught near the dam.  A few trout have been caught below Brookville and the smallies have been biting in small creeks, if you can find one at normal levels. White bass runs should be in full swing if you can find a spot to cast. The warmer temps this next week should turn the bite on, GO FISH!