Old Friends

These days. They take a toll on us. We can’t be around those we want to without risking exposure for someone, maybe ourselves. It’s wearing on me. This morning I had the chance to go visit some friends I used to see on a regular basis. Been fishing elsewhere and haven’t bothered these guys for quite a while. I didn’t have to worry about masks and sanitizer making it very pleasant. Put in at 7:30 and pulled at 10, the heat building quickly in a cloudless sky. I saw many of my old friends, this one first.
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A Limpkin, seemingly fearless. They don’t fly off when you get close. This pic was taken at about ten feet away. They can make some noise when they get a mind to. Also listened to the blowing of a Manatee close by as he had his fill at the hyacinth buffet nearby. A large individual. But these were the friends I went in search of.
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This was the first fish of the day. I usually take this as a good indicator of the day to come. This and one other carbon copy of it were the only ones of this caliber today, both took a bit to get turned and coming my way. Several others in the 7 and above size visited, all the way down to the 2 1/2” version so it was a fun trip. No bass but several Warmouth came from some woody areas. A good visit and recharge after a couple of tough trips to the salt, an hour away. I’ll have to go do this again soon, put a smile on my face. Thanks for coming along, hope to see y’all soon once all this mess settles down. Til then...... Skeet

Thanks for the share of your trip. Sometimes just what a soul needs to recharge. I see several blue herons on my wades up the creek, but they are shy and bolt long before I get close. They’re Great fishermen! LOL I saw a pretty red fox at the water’s edge last time out. That is a fairly rare sight. I like the quiet and solitude as well.
Bob

AMEN. Being out in that world is the best emotional therapy a person can get. It's a great place to find inner peace.

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Very good report, and your thoughts in this report. Some really nice pictures too.

Good deal, congrats!

nice day and nice pictures

I sure do like those dark gills :) glad you got to go!

You don't see many black gills like that up here in Arkansas ... He's a hoss

Pretty fish.

Regards


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Nice looking fish, very dark.