February Snow

While I'm not sure what the groundhog, or rock chuck, saw here in Harney County in regards to its shadow, I know for certain it had to dig out through some snow to take a peek outside of its hole. We have had a good 8-10" of snow locally the past few days, with over 2' in the Princeton area as well as in the forest north of town. Water will be forthcoming, folks!

With the cold temps a couple of weeks ago, ice thickness at Chickahominy did reach 5". A few people are ice fishing, however, reports on success seem to be "fair" for best. The Blitzen continues to run cold with slow fishing, and recent precipitation raising the flow from the mid 60 cfs range to over 200 cfs and rising this morning.

In other news, this past week while taking care of our ill 8 y/o granddaughter, during a period of feeling better I was asked by her if I'd help her tie a fly. Coincidentally, it is the same age that my daughter tied her first fly. So with some instruction, she tied up a couple black Woolly Buggers, one to sit alongside her momma's first one in a frame, the second in her fly box which is awaiting its inaugural use. 

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And, the final product of her first fly wasn't too bad...I've definitely seen worse!
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Her Papa is proud, and hoping she will someday helping me fill the bins here in the shop!