Wisconsin Fishing Question

Tuesday July 11th, 2006

Hello everyone. I'm up early this morning because I have a lot to do...actually I can't sleep because I have a lot on my mind. I've made my way to the park with the internet connection (I'm still not sure where this connection is coming from). I must say, what a beautiful morning here in Dunn County!

As I write this, I haven't done two things. First, I haven't seen Nate and Cassandra and I'm beginning to get worried. It's been two days and I haven't heard or seen a thing of them. I spent a good portion of the day in town yesterday, and hadn't seen them. I'm not exactly sure what to do about it at this point. Should I use my time looking for them or should I just assume that they're "big people" and can take care of themselves? To just take off like that may be normal for them, but I wouldn't do that. I will continue to wait for them, but I am not going to go out looking for them. I will however pray that they are okay.

The second thing I haven't done yet is catch a fish. Hell, it took me two hours to get my fishing line straightened out and my bait hooked on the line...I'm not even sure if I'm using the right fishing bait. By the way, in my last post I had asked that if anyone knows anything about fishing, please shoot me a line to let me know what I need to do to catch myself a Northern Pike. I hadn't received any replies as of Wednesday morning, but again, seriously...If you know anything about how to catch a Northern Pike, please let me know. I'd be forever greatful.

I did pick up one tip on fishing this morning though. I hear that the best time to fish is right when the sun is rising, and again when the sun is setting. Has anyone found this to be true? I know that the water is a lot more calm in the morning and in the evening. In fact, it's probably the best time to fish simply because it is absolutely beautiful.

I ran into town today to pick up some more hot dogs and some ice to keep some water, hot dogs, and lunch meat cold. I've now officially made the switch from hot dog buns to wheat bread being that I'll be having sandwiches too.

I've been thinking about how I can keep my food in the shade, and help it to last longer. I'm thinking that it's going to involve digging a hole and insulating it somehow. This would be great because my food would last longer, and so would my ice. I'm going to put more thought into it and probably start construction on it sometime soon (I think it would be smart being that food parishes awefully quick in the 80 to 90 degree weather). Plus, if I catch some fish it would be nice to be able to store the fillets for a couple of days too.

Well, I'd better go. I will most likely write again tomorrow. Until then...
Eli