The gf was working ALL day and work didn't call me so I took full advantage and took a trip to explore several speckled trout spots. The four lakes I explored were completely shut down. I walked the whole way around two of them, casting into weeds, trees, rocks and deep water, but, the fish (if there are even fish there) had lockjaw. These are stocked lakes, and some of the trails to these lakes are almost grown in, so I assume they havn't been stocked for some time....which explains why I didnt' catch any if my assumption is correct.
I caught two little beauties in a large creek after walking through some trail-less tangle at another location. Both were caught using hand-tied go-getters (thank you Cheaptackle) with a worm appetizer.
On my way back after several hours in the bush, I decided to stop somewhere that I figured might have fiddleheads. Since I have seen no signs of them anywhere in my area so far, it was a long-shot. Lo-and-behold, the area was FULL of them. They are just starting and should be good for another week or so. I picked a ziplock bag worth, froze them uncleaned and dry (they turn to dark green mush otherwise) and made myself a nice little dinner.
To cook: Boil for 2-3 minutes, dump the green water and then sautee or fry with butter or whatever else.
Doesn't this look good!?
mmmmmmmmmmm