Went out Saturday, ran sampling net around the pond in likely looking areas [submerged vegetation]. Second pass yielded a plump, large female and my hopes were high. All subsequent nets were only filled with aquatic insects, minnows and tadpoles. Bear in mind I still had about 20% ice coverage. May need a little more warming up before I can make any judgements.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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