Onion Cap

This morning the sun rose bright and sassy over Maranacook Lake, reminding me that in mid-February the days grow longer quickly, marked by bright sun early and a longer afternoon. We have today off for Presidents’ Day, an important holiday in the Northeast. In the midwest it was noted, but not deemed worthy of a day off. Teachers put George Washington on bulletin boards instead. In Maine, we give the kids the day off. Another reason to like this state.

I bought a set of fly tying instruments and a pile of feathers and yarn. April 1 is opening day on most streams and lakes in Maine for trout. Sometime between now and then – perhaps even today – an egg sucking leach or two will be created.