We got all set up. Went for a short hike then the sky open up.
So glad we bought this vestibule! 
Woke to these eagles looking over our campsite. 
The rest of the weekend was nice. We were unable to fish the Flatbrook the water was way to high.
Spot Burn?
I have received some flack from a friend of mine. He told to stop spot burning. I was confused I was not sure what he was talking about. He then brought to my attention the photos I had posted on Facebook. Well the Urban Dictionary gives the definition as “Spot Burn 1. When someone ruins your secret fishing spot.” So I am thinking about this, in the digital age can someone really spot burn? Go on Facebook or any of the hundreds of fishing web sites out there and you will see thousands of happy anglers in “grip and Grin photos of their latest trophy. The state of New Jersey publishes “Places to fish” list. I have found a page with a enter active map that shows wild trout stream across the country never mind just New Jersey. So the point is, in this day and age can we really “spot burn”?
Spring 2017
Things have changed. Down to one job, brewing my own beer, and its just wifey and I at home. Got out on the stream once this spring so far. Two nice browns on a small wild trout stream/ April 8th is the official opening day Of trout season here in NJ. ( although I fish all year where its legal.) I will will not partake in the opening day festivity.) I will be working at Ramsey Outdoor helping others get ready.
We started brewing back in August. So far we have brewed 3 batches. Two of an Amber Ale that we call ” Burns’ Brewhouse Fossel Stone Amber Ale” and one Porter we call “Burns’ Brewhouse Firepit Vanilla Porter”. So far we we have gotten rave reviews, but who complaints about free beer.
Not a craft beer, but it fit the bill
We made a wonderful pork chop, sauerkraut with potatoes meal. I needed a beer to pair with it. I choose a traditional German Double Bock. “Paulaner Salvator”. It went perfect with the meal. Very little hops in this beer which worked out great. I almost severed a nice “Riesling” wine with this and it would have went nicely with this meal, but I’m a beer guy.
Not a new beer but a good one.
I needed a beer to go with some homemade Chili. Choose “Hop Back” an nice amber ale from Tröegs Brewing Company. This beer has become my favorite. Not too hoppy but just enough to pair nicely with some spicy food. As for the Chili I used a slow cooker recipe. I used sirloin tips instead of chopped meat. It was great big chunks of beef that melted in your month.
Too Cold For Me to Fish!
Well it is to cold for me to fish, but I can still eat and drink.
I had a really nice porter with my corned beef dinner tonight.
“Dead Reckoning Porter” from TrÖegs Brewing Co Hershey PA. This beer Is dark brown with a nice full head.
A taste of coffee with a little bit of a hoppy finish. Give it a try.
Very nice beer. A good porter with a nutty finish. Good for a cold night by the fire.
Sea Dog Hazelnut Porter
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