Wayne--

Unusual things happen.

Grouse...I hunted hard for years. Most enjoyment came after I bought and trained a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

Very few left now in many parts of the country, not because of hunting but largely due to habitat loss, proliferation of predators, bird flu.

Today I would not shoot one...they have it tough enough.

Larry

P.S.: Not sure if George's line broke or if he tied a bad knot on that lure. Many of us pick up last year's rod and reel and take off, not inspecting or replacing the line, etc.