WHIRLWIND!  Yesterday’s gusts weren’t the only news in the outdoors, as a mountain lion entered Bismarck city limits and was shot by authorities.  We talk about that and more in today’s Three Things.

 

Featured Photo:  Crushed. A black crappie smacked a purple UV-flash jig on Nelson Lake. Simonson Photo.

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today: Wed 1/9 – Cold but Calm. Hi 22, Lo 7, Wind S@10.
Tomorrow: Thu 1/10 – Switch. Hi 24, Lo 22, Wind N@10/

 

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

Sunrise        Sunset
8:27AM       5:14PM

Moonrise      Moonset       Overhead    Underfoot
10:39AM     8:53PM        3:43PM        3:21AM

 

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent (12% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:   315-4:15PM.  Start the evening bite early with the Edge Hour and moon overhead.

DAY RATING:

THREE THINGS

CAT DOWN.  A mountain lion was shot and killed near the Bismarck Municipal Ballpark yesterday morning, according to the Bismarck Tribune.  The 1 to 2-year-old male cat was reported early in the morning and then tracked and dispatched by local police along with NDG&F agents. The lion had been caught previously and tagged by the agency in October, near Regent.

UV GOT IT. The growing hype around UV-treated lures with paint schemes and coatings which reflect the invisible spectrum of light has some scientific background to it.  Learn what it’s all about in this Field & Stream expose.  Needless to say, the market is growing and this addition to catch anglers in the tackle aisle – also catches fish.

KINDA CALM.  There’s no snow on the long-range sensors as we inch our way into the middle of January.  Additionally, no bone-chilling cold is on tap either, as temps remain in the 20s throughout the forecast for the next week or so.  Enjoy!

 

 

Stay Sharp!