More Fun at Silver Creek Conservation Area

This past weekend Darrell, Jack and I once again headed for the Silver Creek Conservation Area.

Instead of starting at the main entrance we headed to the creek itself and spent some time exploring the creek and the original bridge that runs under 27 Sideroad.

The bridge is one of those true marvels that has survived over the years despite advancements in technology and construction. It’s a glimpse back to another time when workmanship was valued and things were built to last. Unfortunately, the mortar is starting to crumble and how long the bridge will survive is a question that must be asked. Various reports I have read have discussed the possibility of closing 27 Sideroad to traffic in hopes the bridge will survive longer, even when it is no longer safe for vehicles to cross.

The bridge and it’s surroundings make for an enchanting scene in the new fallen snow. We were the first to venture down the path that morning and the unspoiled beauty in front of us was one of the few times I have truly enjoyed snow in the past few months.

Slippery Slope Hiking at Silver Creek

There was no better way to celebrate Monday’s Family Day holiday than by going for a hike through the Silver Creek Conservation Area.

It was a beautiful day with the sun shining bright and my thermometer at home read -1 C so I dressed a little lighter than normal for a winter day. Of course, that turned out to be a mistake. It took five minutes after leaving the car for me to realize I was under-dressed. Another five minutes went by before I could no longer feel my face and I was suffering from brain-freeze thanks to the windchill and my lack of a hat. Darrell came to the rescue, as usual, by giving me his hat which immediately warmed me up.

Once I was able to forget the cold I began to take in the beauty around me. The first trail we chose showed us an amazing view that can only be seen during the winter when the leaves are on the ground. To look across the valley and up the slope on the other side was awe-inspiring. It was one of those moments when you feel incredibly small and insignificant. My pictures can’t do justice to the view.

KVD Gets Bassmaster Classic #4

When all was said and done it was Kevin VanDam, the king of bass fishing, whom once again reigned supreme at the Bassmaster Classic winning his 4th such title.

I spent yesterday reading all the updates I could find while the anglers were out on the water. There was an outstanding live blog on the Bassmaster website that kept readers in the know with the day’s happenings. Twitter and Facebook were also valuable sources of information. As the anglers were headed back to the dock there were all sorts of reports of bags approaching, and possibly surpassing, 30lbs.  It was pretty exciting stuff and I could not wait for the weigh-in.

Bassmaster Classic Finishes Today! Weigh-in Soon…

I have been glued to the Bassmaster Classic for the past few days. Watching some of the best bass anglers around shooting for large bags of fish is thrilling. The fog delays for Day 1 and Day 2 caused smaller limits to be weighed in but today the limits are out of sight. Aaron Martens reportedly has a bag of 30lbs and Derek Remitz isn’t far behind with over 27lbs.

Of course, everyone’s waiting to see if Kevin VanDam will pull off his 4th Bassmaster Classic win, and being in the lead after the first two days was a good way to start. Rumour has it he currently has 22lbs for the day keeping him just ahead of Aaron Martens if everything stays the same. But there’s still time to catch another big one…

Watch what is sure to be an exciting weigh-in live on www.bassmasterclassic.com starting at 5:30pm EST. The weigh-in is emceed by Canada’s own Dave Mercer. Dave has done a spectacular job at his first Bassmaster Classic and is sure to add to the excitement of today’s finale.

Cheers!

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Welcome to my blog about fishing, the outdoors and whatever else strikes my fancy. I’m hoping to share stories and tips about fishing, as well as review great places to enjoy the outdoors.  From time-to-time I’ll add some stories about interesting experiences from my time in the horse industry and possibly post some book reviews.

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