INSIDE THINGS.  While you might have a football game on this Sunday, there’s plenty to do to wrap up summer things and get ready for more fall adventures.  We’ve got those tips to chase away the rainy day blues in our Outdoors Roundup.

Featured Photo:  THE WALK OF LIFE. A cautious young buck steps through a meadow. Simonson Photo.

 

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today:   Sun 9/29 – Rain All Day – Hi 56, Lo 44, Wind E@15, G25
Tomorrow:  Mon 9/30 – Cool & Damp – Hi 58, Lo 48, Wind N@11, G22

 

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):

 

Sunrise        Sunset
7:39AM        7:27PM

 

Moonrise      Moonset       Overhead               Underfoot
8:33AM        8:26PM         2:36PM           2:09AM

Moon Phase:  Waxing Crescent (1% Full)

 

EDGE HOUR:  2:00-3:00PM.  Rains may taper some at midday, but it’s still going to be a soaker in our Edge Hour.

DAY RATING:

 

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP:

WASH & DRY.  After a summer of hitting the streams and lakes, fly lines can take a beating and even take on a new color with some of the algae stains we saw.  Use a down day like this one to wash them, dry them and get them ready for next season (or next week), with some tips from Global Fly Fisher.

AMMO ASSORTMENT.  Sort out shells, cartridges and other ammunition by type and use and secure it in designated containers or ammo cans.  Keeping your rounds ready for the upcoming hunts is part of having everything ready to go.  Down days are the perfect time to organize.

SPRING CHECKLIST.  Go through your tacklebox and make a list of those items that worked well and maybe ran out toward the end of the summer season.  Use this checklist in spring to stock up on those lures, or check throughout winter for specials on favorite lures and baits.