7.17.09 Eli's Catch

My nephew, Eli, caught this great red fish out of the surf at Emerald Isle. He caught his first saltwater fish, a sand shark, earlier this morning which was subsequently cut up for bait. This beautiful drum, all 26" of him, gave Eli a big fight but was no match for the 6th grader's angling prowess. This smile says it all. Way to go Eli!

7.02.09 Kentucky Creekage

It happens every time I go to Kentucky. We pack the car, sorry mini van, so full of stuff that there isn't room for any outdoor gear. This time as we crammed bags into the miniscule cargo area, I briefly considered leaving one of the kids at home to allow room for a fishing rod or two but quickly reconsidered. Maybe next time.
Little did I know that my brother-in-law, David, and nephew, Ethan, had recently taken up fishing. So this afternoon, while the girls were out shopping, Ethan and I grabbed a couple rods and headed to a river running adjacent to their neighborhood. We had a great time and had several bites but just couldn't quite connect on the small mouth or bream that hit our lures.