Migrating With The Fish

As summer warms up the increased in water temperatures starts the clock ticking for that last of the stocked trout waters. Too warm and fish don't want to eat as the O2 levels decrease as the temperature gets closer to 70. Together with the spin casters harvesting the fish, there is fewer and fewer fish to catch.

In these conditions I start my migration to higher creeks and into the wild trout waters of the GSMNP (Great Smoky Mts N.P.) and locally. There will still be fish but they will be smaller as these creeks and streams are smaller and rocky.

This latest drawing is from a barn known to the ABA (Appalachia Barn Alliance). Lots of character in this one. I've got a couple more to get done before Sandy (w/ABA) will select 5 for their Note Cards at the Art fundraiser. I should also be at the show with some of my drawings.

I did see some fishing news in the west that is telling of the times. In Yellowstone that are stopping fishing in the afternoon because the water temperature is also getting too warm and stressing the fish. This is the first time I've heard of this happening as the west is getting warming and dryer. Not a good story to tell.

Here is another small drawing of mine you may enjoy.

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