Wolf
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I grew up around a family of fisherman. In Australia, my grandfather, who was constantly out in the wilderness, would take the family on a variety of expeditions. He used to hunt and fish often. My godmother's father was also a longshoreman, and would return home after long trips with his car filled with fish. Friends and family alike fished frequently. It's important to note, however, that I was about 7 years old around this time and pretty much took it all for granted; I wasn't particularly interested in fishing. And it didn't help that we left it all behind to settle into a suburban California apartment.
I've recently gotten reacquainted with fishing, and took a trip a few days ago to a nearby lake with the family.
Just before our spot was invaded by swimmers and family BBQ's we managed to catch a bass.
We initially started with lures at that spot, but it didn't bite until we threw in a worm about 30 minutes later. It was the only fish we could catch that trip.
Not sure exactly what species it is - I'm almost convinced it's a small Largemouth Bass. It's mouth ends almost immediately where its eye ends, for those who know what to look for.
Notice my little 6-year-old brother holding the fish to make it look massive. :-o
I grew up around a family of fisherman. In Australia, my grandfather, who was constantly out in the wilderness, would take the family on a variety of expeditions. He used to hunt and fish often. My godmother's father was also a longshoreman, and would return home after long trips with his car filled with fish. Friends and family alike fished frequently. It's important to note, however, that I was about 7 years old around this time and pretty much took it all for granted; I wasn't particularly interested in fishing. And it didn't help that we left it all behind to settle into a suburban California apartment.
I've recently gotten reacquainted with fishing, and took a trip a few days ago to a nearby lake with the family.
Just before our spot was invaded by swimmers and family BBQ's we managed to catch a bass.
We initially started with lures at that spot, but it didn't bite until we threw in a worm about 30 minutes later. It was the only fish we could catch that trip.
Not sure exactly what species it is - I'm almost convinced it's a small Largemouth Bass. It's mouth ends almost immediately where its eye ends, for those who know what to look for.
Notice my little 6-year-old brother holding the fish to make it look massive. :-o