2022 Aug 13 - Maine Fishing

 

Esther with a largemouth bass 

This trip we went deep and used our wacky worms in the weed beds. Still did not catch anything worth photographing except this one big bass.  I really do not know what to try next. Maybe a different lake!

When we were not fishing, I did see some ducks swimming by. I love the wildlife we see around the pond.

2022 July 30 Summer Fishing in Maine

 

Esther’s catch of the day

It has been a very hot summer this year. It is so hot the big fish have gone deep in the water and they are hard to find. This little bass was still in the shallows and that is what I caught!

At the end of the day, it is still lovely to sit in the screen house and watch the beautiful sunsets.

2022 June 10 - Fishing with my brother George

 We had a great weekend fishing with my brother George. I think we timed it just right this year in Maine because we caught a lot of bass, and the weather was fine. Too many pictures to post so here are some of the highlights.

George with just one of his largemouth bass

Esther happy with her largemouth bass too

George with a smallmouth bass this time. They were few and far between this trip.

Notice George keeps smiling more and more as the days went by just having a great time.

Of course, Frank saved the best for last! Catching the biggest bass of the weekend!

2021 Nov 4 Surf Casting on Manasota Key

After seeing the Snook yesterday, Frank couldn’t wait to start fishing. So much so, he ran out with his fresh water tackle and starting fishing before setting up his salt water rod. Didn’t take him long and something hit his jig! His rod bent sharply and Frank had his work cut out for him with this light rod and 8 lb test line!

Frank watched as his line peeled off the reel almost to the end!

50 mins later Frank is still battling his fish.

Frank gets a glimpse- but what is it?

Success! A stingray!

A crowd had gathered as Frank fought this battle and some even took pictures. Seeing what Frank caught was all I needed. I grabbed my saltwater rod and ran into the surf.

Esther hooks into something too!

Esther’s stingray

It was a lot of fun and I managed to catch 2!

2021 Nov - 3 - Manasota Key Florida

 We are spending a week on Manasota Key Florida and hope to get in some good fishing since we are right on the beach!

Beautiful sunset view from our unit

We did see some really nice Snook when we went to a bait store to inquire about fishing.

Really nice Snook close to shore

We also saw a variety of interesting birds.

Blue Heron

Pelican

Hawk eating his catch!

Fourth of July Weekend - Maine Fishing

We had crazy weather this week before the fourth of July. It started off so hot, we basically stayed inside and enjoyed air conditioning.  A couple of days of that weather and then we got a nicer day and was able to get out in the boat and enjoy the lake.

Esther with a decent large mouth bass

We were treated to a beautiful sunset!

The weather got much cooler for a couple of days with temps in the high 50s and 60s. But the cooler weather inspired the fish to bite!

Esther with her biggest bass of the night, weighing in at 3-1/4lbs

Frank caught a nice one too but...

This one was the biggest! 

Frank beat me again! He tried to get a weight on this last bass, but it was so strong it flipped itself right off the scale and back in the water!

Ending another beautiful day with a gorgeous sunset

 

2021 June 9 - Maine Weekend

We had a few wonderful days in Maine. Weather is warmer and quite pleasant now. Fishing was spotty. June 9th was good and other days were just so so.

Esther with a nice largemouth bass 

We caught mainly largemouth bass this trip. A few pickerel, and a couple of small yellow perch.

Esther with possibly the smallest perch she has ever caught!