Anyone else waiting for Cooler Days?

[CinnamonJoe]

I pretty much decided to hang up my fly rods as temperatures soared here in the Midwest this summer, and give the trout a break. A robust cold front gave us a stretch of days with lows in the 50s during the dying days of July. I fished a small spring creek during that cooler weather, and did ok, but that's been it. The days are noticeably shorter. These longer nights will catch up with it all, and waters will cool as we head into Fall. I think across most of the country, this is the time of year to break out the terrestrials. I'm chomping at the bit to get out and toss some hoppers and ants ahead of a bank hide, and see what smacks 'em.

 

[spaghe77i]

im ready for fall streamers. went out today and it was miserable. I'd give anything for a good 3 day downpour.

 

[jifigz]

I'm definitely ready for cooler weather. Hot, summery weather is my least favorite kind. I'm ready for brisk mornings, changing leaves, and cooler water.

 

[bigslackwater]

I'm definitely ready for cooler weather. Hot, summery weather is my least favorite kind. I'm ready for brisk mornings, changing leaves, and cooler water.

Brisk morning with coffee on the porch. It's sooo close!

 

[CinnamonJoe]

We have a thing in Iowa called 'False Fall' LOL

I think that's what we are going to get this weekend, briefly; I'll take it.

Speaking of streamers, what's everyone's favorite for tempting those big pre-spawn fall browns? Over the years, I've had the most luck with #14 or #12 Hornberg.

 

[JG63]

I’m ready for cooler temps! My Grandma used to call this first shot of cool air the “August Icebox” - something I look forward to every year - we haven’t had a cold front with 50F nights or 60F days this August, but the next week or so is bringing a welcome chill to SCPA - a nice 50F precip event would be welcome too! Bucky will be rubbing his rack soon as the pre spawn troots and smallmouth get the feed bag on - as for streamers, I prefer white for visibility in clear water against a dark bottom - bring it all on!

 

[tomgamber]

Yes, I am waiting. I'm in no hurry for the cooler wx. It'll come. fishing will happen. i'm good with the warm wx.

 

[Cznymph]

As much as I look forward to fall and the outdoor activities that it brings, this summer has been the absolute best walleye fishing I can ever recall. The size of the fish has been stellar.

It can stay summer for a little while longer.

 

[wildtrout2]

I'm looking forward to cooler temps, probably for a different reason than most. PA archery season is right around the corner here in Special Regs. WMU 5D. The season starts on Sept. 20th. There's a big 8pt that's been coming past my stand site, per my trail cam. I'd like to introduce him to one of my arrows. 😉

 

[rrt]

The cold front that just went through should perk things up and cool some waters off enough to fish. I'd be out there, but I just had MOHs surgery for another patch of skin cancer (on my nose) this morning; and the dermatologist, who fly fishes, told me to stay in the house for three days and not to even think about fishing for a week.

But, when Sept. rolls around, I'll be anxious to fish. I particularly like to dry-fly fish during the fall, fishing to the water mostly. I will do that regularly till fall turkey season opens; then I'll have those feathered "devils" make a fool out of me for a couple of weeks.

 

[Terry Murphy]

Never in a hurry for summer to end .

 

[CinnamonJoe]

Weatherman says a low of 48 next Monday night here in east-central Iowa, not sure I believe it. Next Tues might be a good day to play hooky.

 

[jifigz]

Never in a hurry for summer to end .

I definitely can't agree. You know what S.A.D. is, right? I think I have reverse S.A.D. at times.

 

[wildtrout2]

I definitely can't agree. You know what S.A.D. is, right? I think I have reverse S.A.D. at times.

What's with the bizarre avatar change? 😂

 

[Terry Murphy]

I definitely can't agree. You know what S.A.D. is, right? I think I have reverse S.A.D. at times.

Fishing in North Dakota and Minnesota has made me appreciate the heat .

 

[nd1001]

What's with the bizarre avatar change? 😂

King crimson! I dig it

 

[CinnamonJoe]

King Crimson is some cool stuff.

 

[dudemanspecial]

I definitely can't agree. You know what S.A.D. is, right? I think I have reverse S.A.D. at times.

Same here. I am ready for a change. I get sick of 90 degree humid rainless weather as well.

 

[dudemanspecial]

I am not waiting for cooler days to fish, not because I am actually fishing but because I have been busy. I get busy with family activities and housework this time of year. I just put up a pool and am working on landscaping around it. Starting to harvest the garden. Kids start school tomorrow so have been helping them get ready for that. Taking advantage of some available overtime and side work. The second I get some free time Ill head straight to somewhere to catch some trout.....in the morning or evening, there are a few cards up my sleeve to ethically fish in this weather.

And there are always bass but they just don't interest me like they used to. Have had the kids out to a local farm pond a few times recently.

 

[jifigz]

What's with the bizarre avatar change? 😂

Keeping you on your toes. I was looking at the "New Jams" thread the other day and I noticed that most of the "new jams" were old jams posted by old guys. Lol. That made me think of King Crimson's first album and how I thought it might make a cool avatar.

I'm not sure how long I'll keep it.. We'll see..