December Box Turtle

This colorful little guy was out and about in the warm December weather of Charlotte, NC

Anhinga drying wings

Anhinga drying wings on another foggy day at Hilton Head.

Heart shaped spot-tail

A friend from Facebook mentioned the spot is shaped like a heart...  bite was slow.

Cross Island Parkway Bridge

The view off the bow of the Whaler, after fishing over at May River.

Gig at Vintner

Random snapshot taken during breakdown of gear after a another good gig at Vintner Wine Market.

Mid-December Fishing at Hilton Head

A few Seat Trouts caught on swimbaits

An undersized flounder was tossed back in the water.

The Whaler at rest after a day of fishing.

Mountain Island Lake for a Spell

Glorious fall scenery.

Testing motor to see if she still bogs...

 

Fishing with Capt. Trent

Capt. Trent tending to some cut bait.

The view over the bow of the 'banana boat'.

Bite was tough, one lone Sea Trout, a 3 pounder.

Hilton Head Island Thanksgiving Day Fishing ~ Burkes Beach area

Before the turkey, road bike a few miles up the beach and threw some shrimp on a hook in.. with no luck.

Sun, Pinfish, Moon

Kinda rough sea sunrise

Pinfish kinda day...

Big tide moon through the palmettos..

 

 

More November Fishing at MIL

A few Spotted Bass got stuck on some hooks.

Turtles in November

Back to the Freshwater of Mountain Island Lake

Spotted Bass ~ Gear Plug - Oboz Firebrand  (great hiking/oudoor shoes)

Trees of November, grasping onto the last green leaves warmed by the autumn sun, while still showing their leafless, bare, cold branches of winter, yet to come.

The term Sunfish did not fit the day, as it was chilly, cloudy, and drizzly.  And yes, that is a Mepps spinner!

Still life ~ boat gear

The air was low 50s, the water a warmer 64F.  17 bass were caught, all spots and one largemouth, and they felt warm to the touch in the chilly November air.  We fished from 9am to 1pm, drifting down the Catawba River from the Cowans Ford Dam down past Duck Cove, on a glorious Sunday.
Nice to be out on the water.

Phoenix, Arizona trip

Harris Hawk keeps the critters away from the area.

Are these Guinea hens or ??

Mr. Vague ~ Music for the Earbones

A packed pub and glorious music on this October evening.

Lunch with Harold

Harold the box turtle enjoys pan-seared lettuce and tomato...yummy!

From Hilton Head Island, SC to Columbia, SC to Charlotte, NC

Leaving Broad Creek Marina.  Note missing tail light.

Bravo 5 changed to Charlie 7

I-95 closed North of I-26 for 70 miles.

The flood plain along I-77 a few miles from the Congaree River in Columbia, SC...water is everywhere.

Storytime ~
Sometime after midnight, on a dark end empty Route 278, a big ball of loose barbed wire appeared in front of the truck.  The truck just missed it but the swerving trailer's left tire and tail light area got struck a little.  A few days later, the missing tail light was noticed.

The flood waters of the Congaree River around Columbia, SC were incredible.  Its hard to imagine that much water in places where you'd never expect to see water.

Hilton Head Island October

Testing out the new fuel pump in the Whaler...all good

October sunset

Langley, Whidbey Island, Washington

The view from Langley across to Camano Island.

The Langley Love Troupe Dancers provide entertainment in more ways than one (photo by J.F)

Bald Eagle at Hat Island

Storytime:
We did try salmon fishing on this day, over closer to Mukilteo.  There was a Fishing Derby in progress, with a lot of boats fishing everywhere.  The current was strong, the water temp was about 54F and 450 feet deep!  We had no luck, but it was fun.

Friday Harbor, San Juan Island... and Orcas in the Puget Sound

Washington Park Boat Ramp at Anacortes, Fidalgo Island

Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Orcas

Orca in Puget Sound off of San Juan Island

Everett Marina and Hat Island ~ Puget Sound ~ Washington

Port of Everett

View out to Hat Island

Hat Island Marina

View from Hat Island over to Camano Island

Is this a Greenling Fish or a Rock Fish or.. a Lingcod ??

Railroad bridge and 99 bridge along the Snohomish River.

Seal at rest at Hat Island Marina

Evening view of Camano Island

This place called Puget Sound is beautiful any which direction you look.  Still have a lot to learn about salmon fishing, but heck, just soak in the scenery.  Great islands, small towns, pubs, beer, coffee, food, people.