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Good Morning from the North, Where the Bears Sleep Longer Than We Do, and the Trees Have Seen More Than We Ever Will.
We’re starting off the morning with a few clouds hanging about, but give it some time, and they’ll wander off, leaving us with clearer skies. Here’s how the weather’s shaping up for us folks here in Port Loring, Ontario.
Today (Thursday, July 10)
Looks like the sun’s fixin’ to smile on us most of the day, though there’s a chance some old-time thunderheads might roll through by late afternoon. If the crickets start chirpin’ louder than usual, best keep an eye on the western sky. Expect it to warm up to about 80 °F (27 °C).
Tonight: Once those storms wander off, the stars ought to come out clear and bright, almost close enough to touch. Low around 56 °F (13 °C), a good night to pull up an extra quilt.
Tomorrow (Friday, July 11)
The sun will be up early, and it should be mostly sunny, with the air warming nicely to about 84 °F (29 °C).
Tomorrow Night: Clear again, with a gentle night settling in around 59 °F (15 °C), maybe a good evening to sit on the porch and listen to the doves carry on.
Highway 522 has sure picked up over the past few days, with lots of tourists wandering through our area. Most folks are just passing by on their way to the government parks, or at least that’s what they’re telling my wife and me. Then there are the regulars, coming back to their cottages like clockwork every summer, and the day trippers who figure a little country air might do them more good than all the concrete and noise back home.
Bug Report: Well, with it being so damp and warm, the mosquitoes are out in full force these days. And along with the heat come those pesky deer flies that, once they find you, won’t leave you alone. I have to say, they can be downright annoying at times. The no-see-UMS are buzzing around too, especially if you’re out mowing — they seem to have a taste for exhaust fumes. But other than that, it’s not too bad.
Northern Fishin’ Report:
If you’re thinking about wetting a line today, I’d say your best bet is to head out around 4 to 7 in the evening, once the sun starts to slide down and the heat lets go of its grip. The fish seem to perk up about then, same as us old folks do when the day starts cooling off.
As for tonight, just before dark around 8:30 to 9, that’s a fine time too. You might catch the old moon stirring up the water, and that’s never a bad sign. My granddad used to tell me, “If the frogs are singing and the water’s whispering, you best get your line in, as something’s bound to bite.”
So take it slow, keep an eye on the ripples, and don’t be too quick to haul in. Half the joy is sitting there waiting, soaking in the evening, and knowing you’ll have a good story to tell later on, whether the fish cooperate or not.
Lure of the Day
For a good day chasing pike, pickerel, or large mouth bass out here near Port Loring, I’d reach for a classic silver spoon lure. It’s been a favorite around these parts for years, flashing through the water like a fleeing bait fish, which is hard for those big teeth to resist.
And remember to keep your retrieve steady but not too fast, let the spoon do its dance. And if you feel a tug, hang on tight; these fighters don’t give up easy. My old Dad always said, “The silver spoon’s like a shiny piece of trouble, good trouble you want to get into.”
So with that, I’m off once again to the breakfast my lovely wife is fixing — grass-fed bacon and two eggs, easy over. After that, we’ll see what the day brings, which will likely include mowing the grass around our home here.
Until the next time, keep your minds open and your stories alive. GW