Posted on November 02 2025
Anyone looking for a report this morning was neither realistic nor aware of the circumstances. There was a wind alert with gusts between 45 and 50mph, and I had both the phone and internet shut off at the Lordville Estate on the 31st, (the shut off happened at 11:30am). Was marked present by Jean at our 5:00pm cocktail hour in Lafayette last night.
With two stellar days of fishing in the memory bank, I should have been smart enough to say adieu, however, I sat on the back porch and watched three different bucks trying, (unsuccessfully), to get the local girls to dance, and just maybe the stars will once again align for an hour or two of dry fly fishing.
The kitchen floor deeds to be washed, the gutters need to be blown out, the lawn needs mowing/raking, and I still need to say goodbye.
Angler119’- Seeing to freezing temps forecast for next week, it looks like the fat lady has definitely sung for me. Thanks to You , Dave, the Assoc. Ed’s, Jim D and Ron K and many others , a difficult year on the rivers was made much more enjoyable. My Best Wishes to All for a great Winter. Looking forward to next Spring. Ed
A119 thanks for all the reports and great information you shared this year. I also look forward to reading the blog every day see what you’ve written. Thanks for all the help and advice.
I also want to thank the associate editors for all their help and advice.I can’t wait till next season!!!!!
Thanks for another wonderful year of spirited exchange on fishing the Delaware River and the surrounding water as well. I really enjoyed and looked forward to your blog every day with my morning coffee. I hope you enjoy your time back in the sunshine state and I anticipate another year of musical trivia and excellent advice on fishing what can be a head scratcher of a river system . Tight lines!
Thanks A119 for another year of reports and stories. It’s hard to believe 2025 on the D is over. This year was sure a roller coaster. I really enjoyed the associate editors meeting and was blessed that you tried my exquisitely tied flies.
Enjoy Florida and some warm weather. I’ll be looking forward to the first signs of spring when your next report comes out.
Thanks for another year of your spot-on posts . It was a difficult season so I found your status reports on the situation vital to maximizing my one day a week I get to spend on the Delaware.
Enjoy your winter someplace warm!
Dave -Wishing You and your Family a wonderful winter. Looking forward to seeing You next Spring. All My Best. Ed
Have a great Winter everyone! Thank you for everything.
Dave
Angler119’- Being optimistic is a very positive emotion in fishing and in life. It’s what keeps us fishing into the darkness hoping that the hatch will finally start or the next cast, or the next or the next , will be the “one”. You’ll be on the water again soon. The weather over the next view days looks good. Have fun. Ed
It’s time to say goodbye to yesterday.
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