08/26/07 - a day fishing for big reds with Rick

08/26/07 - Rick and I had a chance to go fishing since he didn't have a charter. I always feel lucky when I can go.

Just the two of us and we are pretty sure that the big reds are at the Grillage. It's a good opportunity also for Rick to get some more pictures for his website and to post on some of

This one is about 36"

the forums to let the public know what is biting now.

I reeled in 2 of them today, they fought really good. One of them, I fought all around the boat. Bend your knees, reel and pump, reel and pump and reel and pump. All the while remembering to point the rod at the fish even if it means going under some other rods on the boat and maybe even the anchor line-whatever it takes. I must do it right!

Two other boats at close by and watching. One with a fellow charter captain and a charter on board and another boat with a bunch of young guys. While fighting the fish I hear, "Rick she's a pretty good first mate" and "you go girl".

The success of landing 2 good size reds, pictures, bruises, sore muscles and all. Take me fishing....

The Hook

The hook, where it all begins, those feelings of fishing.

I get to go fishing! From the minute I find out that I have been invited to fish, feelings begin. It starts out as excitement and a little bit of fear. Excitement because the days I get to fish are far and few between. Fear because there is so much to do to prepare and will I be prepared?

I will continue this later because I have lots to say but not enough time.