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.

Ice Cream Castles in the Air

North Carolina September blue sky with cotton ball clouds.

More Whitings from the surf...

Calm seas on this morning..

A few Whiting for lunch...

Storytime:
While surf fishing on this morning, I was standing in knee deep water.  After casting out, I looked down at my feet and there was a 4 or 5 foot long shark swimming at my feet..  I jumped out of the water quickly.  The shark appeared to be a Bonnethead.

Hurrican Erika Sky, Eel, and Hairy Leg with Catfish

Remnants of tropical storm Erika paint the morning sky.

This eel, which fell off the hook just as it reached shore, was caught on a piece of shrimp.

Saltwater Catfish (hardhead)



Hairy leg with Saltwater Catfish

 

Surf Fishing, Hilton Head

Morning surf fishing yielded some Whitings, which made for a yummy meal later in the day...

Savannah, GA and The Salty Dog Cafe/Todd Cowart

View of the bridge from River Street in lovely Savannah, GA.

...Got to chat with singer/guitarist/and looper expert Todd Cowart at The Salty Dog Café down at South Beach, Hilton Head Island.  Todd is a great guy and a very talented musician.  Enjoyed meeting him and listening to his music...