The Old Shands Bridge Pier is no more than a 10 minute drive from my front door. The original bridge spanning the St. Johns River to Green Cove Springs, found its use for transportation ended in the 1960s. Today, the renovated remnants provide quite the opportunity for local fishermen to try and bring dinner to … Continue reading Scenes From Old Shands Bridge Pier
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A Fly Guy Lost In a BASS World
Really...what sort of redneck goes to a B.A.S.S. tournament? I guess I do...Found out last week that the Bassmaster Elite Series was making a stop about 40 minutes from my house down in Palatka, Florida. With the Saturday weigh-in scheduled for 4 PM, I took the opportunity after lunch yesterday to run down and see … Continue reading A Fly Guy Lost In a BASS World
The BASS Boys Are Coming To Town
I found out that the Bassmaster Elite Series is coming to town this weekend. Not exactly town, but about a 40 minute drive south of my front door to the St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida.Intrigued by actually attending a BASS event, I think I'm going to give it a go, at the very least … Continue reading The BASS Boys Are Coming To Town
Exploring Florida – Trout Creek in Orangedale, FL
Kayak itch. It's not exactly like jock itch, but it does burn. After having the kayak stowed in the garage for far too long, it simply needed to get wet.Last weekend wasn't the perfect opportunity, but it was a least AN opportunity. Looking out the window in the morning and seeing bright blue skies just … Continue reading Exploring Florida – Trout Creek in Orangedale, FL
This Weekend Fish Will Be Caught (Maybe)
It's undeniable, with the exception of my "New Year's Fish" I've been in a fishing rut so far in 2014.I've been out a handful of times, but with really nothing to show for it. I'm not used to getting skunked, especially when there's easy pickins like bluegill to be had. Sigh...Now you don't read this … Continue reading This Weekend Fish Will Be Caught (Maybe)