Pappoy,
Ahh,yes,mud season,when the ice and snow go............out comes the mud!!!

Rod,
Yes,I think the Maine State Bird" is that pesky mosquito!! I have heard tales of folks being carried away by them to be devoured later.

Key to it is that you wear a head net,long sleeves and gloves while fishing and if possible get out to where a breeze is blowing.

Wayne