Good luck Cooper

Sunrise...heading up the Catawba River

Cooper the River Cooter in take out box

..enjoying some sun...

into the water

After a year or more in captivity, Cooper the River Cooter was released today.  It was a nice, sunny 82F day for the little fella.  The fishing was slow, with the rains from Hurricane Harvey making the water murky; only a few blue gills were biting.  While in the water, he swam back over to the boat, as if he wanted to climb back aboard.  Hopefully Cooper will find a nice log in a quiet cove, to enjoy the sun, and have a peaceful life.

Atomic Cloud

August summer crazy cloud in sky above Charlotte, NC

Mama Doe and Two Bambees

...got within 10 feet of these critters...

Tarpon in Cancun

Cloud cover morning

Before the sun

Mauricio with the Hell's Bay Neptune

Tarpon

Topwater Sunrise and Trout at HHI

July Fishing at Mountain Island Lake

Lake sunrise

Catawba sunrise

Long ear caught on a grub...

Not many fireworks on this trip to MIL.  Great morning, with air about 75F and water around 80F.  Sheet of glass Catawba, no current.   But alas, the fish were not biting.  A few sunnies and small bass were caught, all released, but the stripers and bigger bass were not to be found.  Still, a great day to be out on the water.

The Mr. Vague Trio live at Southern Range Brewery, July 1 2017

Gear setup inside...as it poured rain outside...fun gig.