In between rainstorms today I visited "Little" Seneca Lake near Boyds, Md. This is fine countryside, with rolling hills and winding country roads. Door to water is about 45 minutes from northwest Washington. And I say "Little," because that is the geographical name of this massive body of water, which also serves as a water supply for our nation's capitol. It's big, wide open and quite scenic. And quite busy on a Sunday afternoon, especially when you find yourself inside a small window of sunshine after several rainy days.

I found the road less travelled and waded through waist high prickly foliage to a promising looking inlet, where I landed a healthy largemouth after half a dozen casts. I found this encouraging, but spent the next two hours exploring the shoreline in search of another fish.

I would have no such luck, however. It's only May, I told myself as I packed up my gear before heading home, bass season doesn't even start until mid June. I'll be back to this great big "little" lake, perhaps with the advantage of a rented boat (boat rentals become available after Memorial Day). Stay tuned.