I got on the river at Dexter-Huron metropark around 6:30, and I was the only soul around. The light rain would have driven off the picknickers and frisbee players, but I found it soothing. Though the river was on the high side, I could wade safely as long as I stayed within 40 feet of the bank. I saw light cahills and several kinds of caddis in good numbers but nothing was rising. Tried several olive, black, and brown streamers and had four brief hookups, but didn't bring anything to hand. The fish felt like they had some weight to them, too. All the hits came in spots where willow branches extended well over the water. Around 8:00 the rain began falling harder and I headed for the car.
I'm looking forward to many more nights on the Huron, but I am absolutely determined to make a Cloud Creek run, and preferably several, this year.
Oh, and having mentioned Dexter, I should note that confirmed sightings of a black bear have taken place there in the past week. Super cool, in my book. I think there are plenty of places just west of there where bears could find suitable feeding and hiding spots. Of course, some locals are worried, but the possibility of anyone being hurt by the animal (assuming they don't try to feed it by hand) is negligible. Though it is certainly possible some bird feeders and garbage cans might take it hard. The authorities have asked residents to call 9-1-1 if they sight the bear, which seems a bit odd--is it illegal for bears to enter Washtenaw county? So far, no one has talked about relocating it; according to the most recent reports , DNR officials want to put a radio collar on the bear to track its movements. Hopefully those movements won't include a speedy northward ride in the back of a truck.
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