Holiday Break Report
Thank you for reading this Holiday Break Report. Since this reporter dislikes fishing in crowds, he does not fish much during the holiday break. He did, however, visit the wetlands park and took a walk along the Florida Trail looking successfully for pitcher plants.
First, the fishing-
Tuesday
mostly sunny with an east wind, found me kayaking on the Banana River Lagoon, with visions of sugar plums black drum dancing in my head. Hardly saw any. Had shots at two, both of whom thanked me, but no thanks. Did get three reds on fly, and one on a DOA Shrimp. Did not photograph them. Even with the sun, they were hard to see. The water really is gross green.
Wednesday
afternoon found me at the wetlands park, camera in hand, or around my neck, as the case may have been. Spoonbills now showing up! Plenty of alligators too, lying right up next to the path.
Thursday
we celebrated Christmas at home, with my sister visiting. We had what would have been a lovely vegetarian dinner, except for a slab of Alaskan sockeye salmon fillet. Yum-mee!
Friday
was basically clean-up from Thursday. Probably the same at a lot of houses!
Saturday
I did some cooking, changed the oil in the chariot, and other similar maintenance-type activities.
And Sunday
I took that Florida Trail walk, and watched some NFL football.
Next week’s report will probably read like this one, kind of lame, but I hate fishing in crowds. I expect the crowds to be dissipated on January 5.
I hope everyone has a safe and fun New Year’s Eve, and a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!
That’s the Holiday Break Report. Thanks for reading!
And once again- Happy Holidays!
Every day is a blessing. Don’t waste it- Go fishing! Go paddling! Go walking! Stay active!
John Kumiski – https://spottedtail.com
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