Today Mimi and Papa came up from Falmouth to babysit and Gayle and I hit the water. After the grandparents showed up at 10:00am we found the Macs by Spruce Point. We trolled over them and jigged back until we had more than we needed.
Bundled up and packing bait we headed upriver. We were soon stopped by the Coast Guard for a safety check. Rafted up with their Zodiak, the Coasties went through our gear and paperwork. Twenty minutes later we were on our way and 20 minutes after that we stopped in Bath for some lunch.
After a cheese steak and meatball parm we got back on the river. Cloudy skies and northeast winds made for a dreary day. When we made it to the hot spot there were several other boats there already including my friend George Harris. Yesterday George won the Kennebec River Pro Am Fly Fishing Tournament. George's presence alone means fish. Gayle and I both caught several Striped Bass up to 30"and Gayle took several cool shots with my cell.
Sure hope these fish stay around. I have the fishing bug hard right now. Cannot catch enough. The weather is getting colder and I know my fishing days are numbered.
Uneventful, frigid, and beautiful ride home. Cut up a fish and back in time for the in-laws to go play golf if they want to brave the cold too.
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Gayle & Dan
Meems and Pups had a blast with the kids.
After we helped Iz and Evan clean up the "secret room" we hit the road.
Southport "breakfast pizza" at Noon (never too late) for Iz and cheese pizza for Evan and us. Iz shared the bacon with Evan. While waiting for the pizza we crossed the street and hit the Southport Central School playground for some high level jungle gym/sliding for Iz and for Evan - serious one on one hoops with Papa. Evan showed off his ball handling skills, albeit he has trouble going to his left. The 10 foot (regulation) high rim was about 6' too high for Evan but his competitive spirit was not dampened.
After pizza, Evan hit the sack and Papa and Iz made a trip to the Boothbay Mobil station for some free air for Iz's bike tires. I also raised the seat higher for a better ride for the young lady who refuses to stop growing taller.
Back to the house to watch the Pats and play with the "boy". Iz and Mimi made a beautiful cake.
Great afternoon with the kids.
On the way home we stopped at Phil and Bette's to welcome them home from their trip across the country to Alaska. 12,000 miles of beautiful country over a 6 week span. We joined them plus Pam, Frank and their beautiful 4 children for supper - awesome homemade lobster, shrimp and crab stew and homemade blueberry muffins to boot.
What a great way to spend a Sunday.
Thanks for the striper filet's Dan and Gayle.
Love you guys
Sounds like a lovely afternoon Dad! We were so grateful to have this one more fishing trip - probably our last one of this season together. Thanks for giving us the chance...
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