Our Outdoors: A Moment of Calm

Coming over the rise and down the gravel road to the boat launch, the early morning sun reflected off the sprawling lake, which was only slightly dappled by a light and variable breeze. It was the first time I had arrived at the water this season where a chop wasn't already rolling across the surface. I knew the two or three hours my buddy John and I would have to cast, to what remained of th...