Carlos Beltran is another matter. Yeah, it would be great to see him in a Yankee line-up. I could see him patrolling Stadium outfield. Like a spoiled child who has been given exorbitant gifts throughout her lifetime, I expected George to make a last minute move and deliver yet another treasure. Instead, he offered up a different prize: Randy Johnson. I admit that I secretly hoped for both players and was slightly disappointed. In spite of this, I’m very happy he went to Mets.

Why? Because ultimate thrill for a NY sports fan (no matter if you love baseball or not) is to have another Subway Series. It’s our Mecca, our Earthly Paradise, and Nirvana all rolled into one. It eclipses The Superbowl, has us more excited than NBA playoffs, US Open and Master combined. NASCAR is nothing when we’re talking Subway Series.

So if getting Beltran, pitching Pedro, and grabbing some headlines in process are beginnings of making that dream come true, then bring it on. Yankee fans are ready.

Submitted by Cheryl Wallad

Bluegills are much more relaxed, and stay around cover. However, crappies tend to roam just like bass.

Keep on lookout for moving bubbles – it usually indicates bass feeding towards bottom.

Charting Underwater Structure

Many fishermen would just love to strap on scuba gear and map out underwater structures in their favorite body of water.

There is a method of doing this that will not require all effort of getting diving gear, certifications, etc. Simply wait until water level is at its lowest (usually during spring and summer. If water drop-off is in double digit range, you will be able to stand on high ground and look over areas that you fish.

Using a pencil and paper, sketch out every rock, stump, and drop-off. These structures and bottom they rest on should be charted – then when water goes back up you won’t have to guess what structure your locator has picked up.

Behind Waterfalls

Try fishing behind waterfalls. They naturally collect food behind, and this attracts small minnows and game fish. Bait is typically better than lures in these situations. Keep bait there long enough to give fish a chance.

The Wind

You will do better in a lake or pond on windward side. The wind will cause floating insects to collect at end, and wave action will churn up food form bottom. At least this will attract forage fish that will attract larger fish such as bass or pike.

Go To The Trees

Overhanging trees are sometimes bastions for fish. If you notice any of following things about tree you are considering, chances are you will get some bites:

•Flowering trees – insects will be abundant for pollen, and will make their way into water – fish love this.

•Defoliated tress – indicate presence of moths, sawflies, and beetles (same idea as above)

•Trees cracked by lighting or winds provide housing for insects

•Woodpeckers signal presence of insects

Cherry, horse chestnut, apple, dogwood, hawthorn, and catalpa usually have more insects.

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