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I spent some time this morning fishing at the pond in Beverly-Triton park from the shoreline (it was too windy to launch off the beach today). The bite was slow, but I did catch my first western shore white perch of the year. The little fellow hit a Bignose spinner.
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After finishing there, I drove toward Carrs Wharf -- I planned to launch there and fish along some shorelines that blocked the NE wind. As I approached the last intersection, I saw a large sign indicating that the rest of the road down to the wharf was closed for construction. I could see the top of a very large crane over the trees. I don't know what is going on there, but was not able to get down to the launch.
I have not launched from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in many years, but decided to give it a try. As I came in the entrance road, I had to stop at a guardhouse. The guard told me that the kayak launch was not open at this time.
I was frustrated about not getting some kayak time this morning. I made a brief stop at a large stormwater pond in Edgewater on the way home and quickly added a young largemouth to my daily catch list. It hit a 2" twister tail.
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After eating lunch at home, I headed out to a nearby shallow marsh that serves as the headwaters of a tidal river. This is a tricky launch as I park on the shoulder of a busy road and slide my kayak over a guard rail and down a slope to the water. The water was muddy there, but I saw dozens of black mud puffs when I spooked the carp that were assembling for their mating activities. I tried casting and trolling for a while, but had no bites. The area was gorgeous and, although I could hear road traffic nearby, it was wild and remote looking, with abundant wildlife.
Despite a shortage of fish, I had a great time being outdoors today in a variety of spots that are all in my home county.
2003-08-05 19-43-17.jpg
After finishing there, I drove toward Carrs Wharf -- I planned to launch there and fish along some shorelines that blocked the NE wind. As I approached the last intersection, I saw a large sign indicating that the rest of the road down to the wharf was closed for construction. I could see the top of a very large crane over the trees. I don't know what is going on there, but was not able to get down to the launch.
I have not launched from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in many years, but decided to give it a try. As I came in the entrance road, I had to stop at a guardhouse. The guard told me that the kayak launch was not open at this time.
I was frustrated about not getting some kayak time this morning. I made a brief stop at a large stormwater pond in Edgewater on the way home and quickly added a young largemouth to my daily catch list. It hit a 2" twister tail.
2003-08-05 21-14-49.jpg
After eating lunch at home, I headed out to a nearby shallow marsh that serves as the headwaters of a tidal river. This is a tricky launch as I park on the shoulder of a busy road and slide my kayak over a guard rail and down a slope to the water. The water was muddy there, but I saw dozens of black mud puffs when I spooked the carp that were assembling for their mating activities. I tried casting and trolling for a while, but had no bites. The area was gorgeous and, although I could hear road traffic nearby, it was wild and remote looking, with abundant wildlife.
Despite a shortage of fish, I had a great time being outdoors today in a variety of spots that are all in my home county.
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