Fishing Trips
Augie Wrote a Book – Following The River’s Current
Following my return from 3 months on the road exploring Canada and Alaska, I sat down and arranged several of my short stories and bond them into a book titled Following the River’s Current. Through my life journey, I have found the most important self-reflecting moments have come while in the woods or on … Continue reading
Tarpon Fishing
I would guess the vision of standing on the casting deck of a shallow water boat in south Florida sight casting to 100 pound tarpon has drifted through every fisherman’s dreams at one time or another.
I Killed a Fishing Reel
This is a new record even for me. I wore out a fishing reel in 4 months. A couple of days ago while surf fishing Sanibel island, the reel began to feel a little tight and crunchy as I wound in my line. When I got back to my hotel that night, I did as … Continue reading
Sanibel Island Fishing
Sanibel Island Fishing on a Friday Night While Friday nights are often seen as a way to wind down from the work week by going out to dinner or maybe seeing a live band play at your local venue, I prefer to end the work week with an evening of fishing adventure. During lunch on … Continue reading
When Life Gives You Jack Crevalle Instead of Snook
Last night a friend and I were discussing how our life plans don’t often lead in the direction we intend or thought possible. which evolved into discussing the importance of observing all that is around and not having a spotlight view of our world. But let’s talk fishing for a minute.
Wearing a life Vest
Wearing a life vest while kayak fishing So yea, the guy that has paddled all over the country for over 40 years wears a life vest, maybe you should too. At least now I do anyhow. Are you wearing a life vest? Sunday Morning Fishing Before the sun lit the new day, I paddled out … Continue reading
Fishing for Jack Crevalle in South Florida
My first fish in Florida – Jack crevalle The last few months have been full of change and with these changes I have decided to resume posting on Augie’s Adventures. However, I’m running a little behind. The following story was written a few weeks ago. I hope to be caught up shortly.
Shad Fishing Report – Fletcher’s Cove
Augie’s Adventures – Shad Fishing Report According to my fishing journal, last year the shad fishing was the best the second week of April or there about. But the weather was too nice not to give it a try yesterday afternoon. So, on March 24, 2016, I headed over to Fletcher’s Cove and put the boat … Continue reading
Notes From Last Fishing Season
What’s a guy to do when a snow storm of blizzard status rolls in and he finds himself stuck in his small city studio apartment for the weekend ? He begins to prepare for the next fishing season, of course. Over the years I’ve found reading over my fishing journals from the years before helps to set … Continue reading
Killing a Caught Northern Snakehead
The Monster Northern Snakehead Arrives Several years ago when the monster Northern Snakehead invaded the waters of Maryland, an all out war was raised to kill them all. Well, that didn’t work. Today, Northern Snakeheads swim the Potomac River shoulder to shoulder with the other predator of the deep, Largemouth Bass. Since the arrival of the … Continue reading