Hi Folks
May 23, 2020 10:46:02 #
I've been reading and enjoying this site for close to a year and finally decided to jump in. I'm originally from Indiana, but currently reside in Bonita Springs, FL. My dad only took me fishing one time when I was about 4 years old, but that set the hook in me. I fish both fresh and salt water and, at 70 years old, I still enjoy the thrill of the strike. I have fished in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee and Florida. Whether it is a mountain stream, a quiet lake or big water, I love it all and am thankful for the countless hours of peace and enjoyment this sport has provided me. I'm also thankful for the daily dose of knowledge and humor this site provides me. So, there you have it. Looking forward to contributing when I can. Here's a couple of pics from yesterday's shore fishing on Big Hickory Island. Wishing you all tight lines!
May 23, 2020 10:57:52 #
BonitaBarry wrote:
I've been reading and enjoying this site for close... (show quote)
Welcome Barry. Nice fish. What type are they? Looks like a really pretty place to fish.
May 23, 2020 11:06:57 #
Welcome to the stage, with your description you sound like you'll fit right in with the rest of the avid fishermen here. Looks like a nice spot you're fishing.
May 23, 2020 11:18:30 #
Nice Snook there Barry. Are they in season this time of year? I sure hope so. Good eating.
May 23, 2020 11:46:31 #
Fish Dancer wrote:
Welcome Barry. Nice fish. What type are they? Looks like a really pretty place to fish.
Snook. Makes my list of best tasting fish along with high mountain lake brookies and walleye. Here in Southwest Florida they have to be in a 28-33 inch slot. Have caught many under and over...only a few in the slot. The first pic was a 29 incher. Didn't matter though since there's a moratorium on them as well as redfish and speckled trout because of the red tide of 2018-2019.
May 23, 2020 11:52:09 #
May 23, 2020 12:00:17 #
Gordon wrote:
Nice Snook there Barry. Are they in season this time of year? I sure hope so. Good eating.
Thanks Gordon. Unfortunately moratorium bound on most of the west coast of FL because of the red tide of 2018-2019. No season until 2021. Have to go south of Gordon Pass for slot (28-33 inch) keepers. I don't get down there very often.
May 23, 2020 12:06:21 #
BonitaBarry wrote:
Thanks Gordon. Unfortunately moratorium bound on most of the west coast of FL because of the red tide of 2018-2019. No season until 2021. Have to go south of Gordon Pass for slot (28-33 inch) keepers. I don't get down there very often.
Well looky there Gordo. You have a Pass named after you.
May 23, 2020 12:09:10 #
BonitaBarry wrote:
I've been reading and enjoying this site for close... (show quote)
Hey Barry, welcome. Those are great lookin snook. Thanks for the pics. We don't have any snook anywhere that I fish, which is mostly freshwater. Nice lookin place to fish.
May 23, 2020 12:14:09 #
BonitaBarry wrote:
Wlcome aboard Barry. Nice looking catch there. So for this year you are already "snookered"? Couldn't resist........I've been reading and enjoying this site for close... (show quote)
May 23, 2020 12:23:37 #
saw1 wrote:
Hey Barry, welcome. Those are great lookin snook. Thanks for the pics. We don't have any snook anywhere that I fish, which is mostly freshwater. Nice lookin place to fish.
Thanks Saw1. My last name is Sawyer. Are you part of the clan or a woodworker?
May 23, 2020 12:34:45 #
BonitaBarry wrote:
Thanks Saw1. My last name is Sawyer. Are you part of the clan or a woodworker?
No, my initials. Also use to cut trees down as a side business.
May 23, 2020 12:40:57 #
Graywulff wrote:
Wlcome aboard Barry. Nice looking catch there. So for this year you are already "snookered"? Couldn't resist........
Thanks Graywulff. I appreciate the humor so keep it coming. Always ready for a smile. Yeah, unfortunately in this area. Out of season everywhere until September. Then the 10,000 islands will be open. Also anywhere south of Gordon Pass.
May 23, 2020 12:44:43 #
BonitaBarry wrote:
From what I hear the last time Gordon made a pass his wife decked him! Which is why she catches most of the fish!Thanks Graywulff. I appreciate the humor so keep it coming. Always ready for a smile. Yeah, unfortunately in this area. Out of season everywhere until September. Then the 10,000 islands will be open. Also anywhere south of Gordon Pass.
May 23, 2020 12:47:37 #
Graywulff wrote:
From what I hear the last time Gordon made a pass his wife decked him! Which is why she catches most of the fish!
I thought she just said "Not now honey, I got a fish on."
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