The open water season on local lakes is getting short – over some would say. But the chance to fish Kenauk before winter sets in could not be passed up. We fished Otter Lake, a first for me. 
The air temperature was on the cool side but it looked like the sun was going to shine and if the wind stayed down, it would be a good day. The water temp was about 5C (41F) which was better than expected. As it turned out several of the other lakes had already iced over so it was a good choice.
And the fish were cooperative too. The bite started minutes after launch and continued fairly steadily through the day.
There was a steady diet of rainbows in the 14-15 inch range although Bob landed one that taped out at 20 inches. While some of the hits were pretty agressive, a lot of the time the fish would bump the fly a few times before biting.
It was great to get out one more time before ice up.
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Belly boating it looks like so much fun. I haven’t yet tried the experience, but I’ve been reading “Trout Bum” and John Gierach’s essay on the subject certainly brings home the thought. I’m adding your blog to my links. thank you!
Dejon,
We have a lot of lake fishing opportunities (at least for trout) in this part of the world so the float tubes come in handy. I have been following your blog through rss feeds but am going to link your site to my blog as well.
Just found your blog this morning. Where have I been? You’ve got some great pictures on here and I love the fact that you fish local waters, some that I’ve fished too, and then share those experiences with your readers. Keep up the fine work, my talented friend of the rod.
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Larry,
Thanks for the kind words. Interesting that I have not found your site either. Looks like we share lots of local interest. I’ll keep following.
Dennis