Fishing has become a serious pastime for Rick and me. In the last seven days, we’ve gone four times. We don’t go for a long time…mostly just for two hours or so. We had the mill pond here in town. We went to Lake Meyer, and we went to a friend’s private pond.
We had gone out twice when I talked to Rick. I had a new pole. The old pole that Kramer had here was long, big, and heavy-duty. I needed something lighter-weight. So we had gotten me a new pole. He had put my old reel on the new pole, but I wasn’t happy with it. It had been wound and sat unused for years…like 20 years. The line in it corkscrewed. I never was straight. That makes it hard to keep a tight line and to catch a fish. I told Rick my thoughts, and he agreed.
So the next time we were in town, we went to buy a new line when Rick said, I think you’d like an open-faced spin caster. Then he showed them to me. Hmm. That’s what I had on my pole when I was in high school. I remember being really bad with it, so I was leary. Rick talked to me and convinced me it wasn’t that hard to learn…I was older now…and he was patient. So, we found a red one that matched my pole, and we bought it.
Oh…I love it!!
Friends, it turns out that fishing is my favorite!! I just love it. Better yet…I am pretty good at it.
I had to laugh when Kalissa asked me, “Do you put the worm on yourself?” Yes. Yes, I do. Sometimes even break a worm in half and only put half on. Best yet, I can catch fish.
Rick and I had gone fishing several days and at one point, I had caught about 38 fish…Rick had caught 8.
Sometimes, if the fish swallows the hook, Rick has to help me, but I’m trying really hard to be more independent. We put a glove in the tackle box, and it’s much easier now for me to do it myself.
When we went to our friend’s pond, both of us caught 11 fish. This was my bluegill. I caught a large-mouth bass too. He was bigger.
I had one more that I was landing and just as I got him almost in, the line broke and he got away. Shucks.
It had rained almost 6″ earlier last week, and we didn’t know if the fish would be interested in biting, but we tried anyway. I ended up catching 10…Rick 2. I was joking with Rick that I was a cheap date because I caught all of them with only two worms.
Now that I have a nice rod and reel and my fishing license, it’s a cheap hobby…just a pack of worms now and then, and that’s only $4.
I just love fishing. We plan on expanding our horizons a bit and trying fishing a few places that are a little further away.
I was so hopeful that when I filled out my dating profile, I’d get someone who liked fishing. I even put in my profile that one thing I’d like to do to learn was how to fish. Look…here I have a good guy, and he DOES like to fish. YAHOO!! I’m hoping that while Rick is off before his carpal tunnel surgery, he’ll still be able to fish after a week or so. Friends…I’m addicted. I love the hunt. I love being outside. Mostly I love hanging with Rick.
P.S. Neither Rick or I can figure out why I’m catching more fish than he is. We compare notes all the time.
That is interesting that you catch more fish than Rick does. Hmmmm. Do you keep the fish for eating or are you catch and release people. I have two neighbors who fish and they often share their catch with me. I love blue gill and most other fish too. I hope you keep having lots of fun.
I was wondering the same thing as Kate. Whether you catch and release or eat (if they’re big enough). My dad used to fish when I was growing up. We always ate ours, mostly blue gills, bass, croppie and catfish. Was some good eating. It was a way for us to stretch our money as both parents worked outside the home. We also ate squirrel, rabbit and frog legs that he caught. Brings back memories.
I usually catch more fish than my husband. The theory is that the fish recognize that I am not hungry, so it is safe to eat my bait. Hubby always looks hungry :D
Have a great day!!
How neat that you’ve picked up another hobby. And a relaxing one too!
Love and prayers
We go saltwater fishing mostly, since we live near the Gulf of Mexico. My husband almost always catches more than me. He says the fish don’t like the scent from my hands! Anyway, if the fish is big enough, we keep and eat it. Mostly croaker, whiting, speckled trout, redfish, drum, and a few flounder.
I’m surprised you throw them all back. Fresh water fish is so tasty and it does help keep the food costs down. I did stop eating them though, when I had to clean them myself. It was such a messy job and you couldn’t get the fishy smell out of your hands for a long time. Also, I didn’t have anyone to fish with anymore, which is half the fun/enjoyment. I do remember throwing all of the blue gills back. We used to catch and eat bass, white and yellow perch, horned pout and pickerel.
I come from a family who loves to fish and I love to go along. But I don’t fish – I sit and stitch! Do you keep your fish? I have two uncles who love to fish and they would have the family over to one of their homes every summer for a family fish fry. So many good memories!