He didn't catch anything either (Page 2): I've watched them walking through the shallows, very slowly, looking around, and then BAM! They harpoon a small fish with their bill, flip it...

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Robert J Samples wrote:

Well, you could be correct. However, they would starve if there were no generous fishermen around to give them left over bait. Just Sayin...RJS

I've watched them walking through the shallows, very slowly, looking around, and then BAM! They harpoon a small fish with their bill, flip it up in the air, and gobble it down. They're a blast to watch.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

Great picture.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

mistred64 wrote:

Great picture.

Thanks mistred64. I had plenty of time to snap a pic while I wasn't catching fish.

kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

ghaynes1 wrote:

Pitched a shutout today again. I didn't see this guy catch anything either. I'm sure he's much better at catching fish than I am.

Nice spot though!

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

ghaynes1 wrote:

Pitched a shutout today again. I didn't see this guy catch anything either. I'm sure he's much better at catching fish than I am.

If he can't spot a fish through that perfectly calm water, it's not too likely you'll catch any, but, how can ya resist dragging a subtle action topwater around for a while ? Just might coax one up from a deep whole or from under the bridge. Is that place open at dawn? Must beautiful then.
Great spot for the handicapped angler, or someone with balance and mobility problems, like me. Glad I took full advantage of my fishing opportunities when I was fully functional.
I often long for the days when I would attach my 2" knotted rope to a tree and descend steep banks and fish streams that were essentially inaccessible to all but the most reckless canoeists.( Never saw any yaks back then ). Phenomenal stretches of water with the most beautiful scenery imaginable, and NO TRASH !

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

nutz4fish wrote:

If he can't spot a fish through that perfectly calm water, it's not too likely you'll catch any, but, how can ya resist dragging a subtle action topwater around for a while ? Just might coax one up from a deep whole or from under the bridge. Is that place open at dawn? Must beautiful then.

Yes. Public dock. One of three. Sunrise at 6:30. Bait shop nearby opens at 7 am. We are there by 7:15. Beautiful area. I'll take a pic of the other side of lake next time instead of a herron.

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

ghaynes1 wrote:

Yes. Public dock. One of three. Sunrise at 6:30. Bait shop nearby opens at 7 am. We are there by 7:15. Beautiful area. I'll take a pic of the other side of lake next time instead of a herron.

Greg... Hope ya get lucky again and catch that mirror look water again. Not sure why that calms my spirit so well, but it sure does. Is this spot a Tennessee State Park, or municipal park ? It's somewhere I'd like to visit if I happen to get nearby someday. If it's not privileged information, would ya please post the name and locality ? T I A nutz

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

nutz4fish wrote:

Greg... Hope ya get lucky again and catch that mirror look water again. Not sure why that calms my spirit so well, but it sure does. Is this spot a Tennessee State Park, or municipal park ? It's somewhere I'd like to visit if I happen to get nearby someday. If it's not privileged information, would ya please post the name and locality ? T I A nutz

Sure nutz. A Knoxville city park - Concord. On Northshore Drive. West side of Knoxville. Locals call them the T-docks. One is shaped like a T. The other two go straight out about 50-75 feet. We've caught bass, bluegill, skipjack there. Most are fairly small. Occasionally, you will get a bigger one.

Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.

ghaynes1 wrote:

Pitched a shutout today again. I didn't see this guy catch anything either. I'm sure he's much better at catching fish than I am.

he better be good his life depends on it

Passingbye Loc: Reidsville NC

ghaynes1 wrote:

Pitched a shutout today again. I didn't see this guy catch anything either. I'm sure he's much better at catching fish than I am.

They can catch fish on the fly I wish I could do that stunt

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Passingbye wrote:

They can catch fish on the fly I wish I could do that stunt

They are amazingly quick in the air and when they stalk fish in the shallows. It's interesting to watch them.

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

[quote=ghaynes1]Sure nutz. A Knoxville city park - Concord. On Northshore Drive. West side of Knoxville. Locals call them the T-docks. One is shaped like a T. The other two go straight out about 50-75 feet. We've caught bass, bluegill, skipjack there. Most are fairly small. Occasionally, you will get a bigger one.[/quote

Thanx million bro . . .

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

[quote=nutz4fish][quote=ghaynes1]Sure nutz. A Knoxville city park - Concord. On Northshore Drive. West side of Knoxville. Locals call them the T-docks. One is shaped like a T. The other two go straight out about 50-75 feet. We've caught bass, bluegill, skipjack there. Most are fairly small. Occasionally, you will get a bigger one.[/quote

Thanx million bro . . .[/quote]

You bet. If you ever get down this way, PM me and I'll show you around.

RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR

ghaynes1 wrote:

Pitched a shutout today again. I didn't see this guy catch anything either. I'm sure he's much better at catching fish than I am.

Sounds to me g, he was watching you and decided not to waste the energy as there were no fish around to catch.