As the east wind brought in thunderstorms, followed by hail and then snow, I didn’t see any enthusiasm in the (nice warm) cabin for challenging the conventional wisdom!  When you’re lucky enough to have an expert best to listen to him. 

Frank Kuiak, the “Last Algonquin Fishing Guide” remains of course impervious to weather, seemingly ambivalent  to age, gracious when faced with a lack of fishing skills (except for Patrick and Bob) of his group, and accomplished at camp fire cooking.  Plus ca change…………

When wind is from the north like it was on Thursday and Friday, the fish might be biting but it can get a bit chilly if the north wind is blowing on a day when the temperature is 1 or 2 degrees.   Regardless there were fish for shore lunch and enough to send home.  Can’t say have ever pulled a trout out of Penn Lake, and of course didn’t personally this time either, however see Frank above!

In addition to the catch and ancillary fun & amusement, the bar was raised in last minute excuses this year.  I understand next year we will be requiring notarized letters from an MD.

When the weather is challenging it places a greater demand on the companionship, which more than rose to the occasion on this years (sic) Tynhead Expert Fishermans Weekend.  Thanks to John and Bob and Patrick for the tremendous logistics, and to Michael and Oliver for being such gracious losers at Euchre to Andy and I.