Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sanibel Island, Florida

Sunny skies, sea breezes, and shell-strewn beaches were a welcome respite this August.
I managed to squeeze in a few fishing sessions and pulled in a small Jack Crevalle, a sea trout (actually pictured), and a silvery, long-whiskered catfish. I did throw the plastic crab lure to no avail (it's the wrong time of year for pompano and tarpon). But it was fun to use it anyway.
Jenn and I paddled the J. N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge and spotted dolphins and birds feeding on fish.
The Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Historic site had Edison's Sanibel tackle box on display. Alas, he did not sport a plastic crab lure.




Monday, August 1, 2011

Ridiculous Lure
















I love crap like this... when a lure is obviously designed and marketed for hungry humans. I took the bait. I couldn't resist. Headed to the flats of Florida.