It's March already! While I've been writing a bit more about fishing in 2024, I hadn't actually done any fishing to this point, which might be the longest drought I've ever had to start a new year. So, I gathered up the 4-weight fiberglass rod, a clicker reel, and a clutch full of flies and … Continue reading The First Fish of 2024
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New Year, New Bluegill
The first fish of 2023... Drumroll please... Standard issue Florida retention pond bluegill! Needed to knock that out before heading back to work this past Tuesday. Ugh, holiday breaks are far too short. At least we're on the board!
Bring on the New Year's Bluegill
Okay, let's get that first fish of 2022 out of the way... A standard retention pond bluegill (actually more than a few) checked the box yesterday for the first of the New Year. Oh, and slightly larger than last year's Microbluegill™. This catch was #nottenkara, rather muscled to hand with the Moonlit Lunar fiberglass rod, which … Continue reading Bring on the New Year's Bluegill
Getting Rid of 2021's Skunk
Oh yes my friends, oh yes... No skunk in 2021. Moonlit Lunar fiberglass & Pflueger Medalist... plus Microbluegill™ ... equals kickass start to the year!!! (Summoning New Year's Day 2014 vibes with this pose). Plus, when I got back to the car and turned on the radio, Sirius was playing CCR / Susie Q. A killer song … Continue reading Getting Rid of 2021's Skunk