If 70 degrees on November 2nd is indicative of anything, it feels more like summer than late fall right now. Despite water temperatures in the upper-40's right now, the end is nearer than weather's deceptions show. Last week was the end for me. It was a very good week of fishing. I wish I hadn't wasted two full days for muskies. I wish I had more time to fish smallmouths. I also wish I was fishing again this week too, but I had to shut it down. Wish I fished more in July and August and we didn't have to re-schedule so many trip dates, but that’s life. On the bright side of things, for the first time in several years I didn't winterize in snow showers or very cold weather. This might be a beer upgrade for me, but what you don't know is that I primarily drink Maplewood brew back home. Cheers to your 2022 winterizations. Hopefully this was the last time ever I had to winterize the Evinrude. It is time for a new motor. 2022 was an overall good season. We had great trips, good fish, and good anglers whom I would host again any day. We caught more walleyes (and big ones) than I care to admit. Our lakes have a lot of up-and-comer 16 to