I'm almost ready for springtime.

Next week the vacation arrives. A week off of work with the Kiddo and nothing planned. We have lots to do, but no agenda. I like that. No Office. No Homework. The goals are: Fishing, Skateboarding, Bike Riding and maybe a little garage clean-out.  I still don't know if the beast will actually fit inside the garage. Maybe there'll be time to discover that!

Kiddo wants to experience catching a Northern Pike. I'm reading through the regulation book, and can't find anywhere that says it's illegal to catch and release on the off season. I'm going to be putting a call into the DNR this week to get a definitive answer, but we'll be careful not to target any specific fish until season opens officially, in the meantime.  Wish us luck!

**UPDATE!**

from the Michigan DNR Website: "It is unlawful to: Take or attempt to take fish outside of the open season for that species."


That's a bit of a bummer, but I understand the reasons. So we're likely to be fishing for Perch and Panfish next week, but it's ok. We'll have a great time fishing anyway!