Tournament Closure

Well, Hugh and I didn't make the cut for the tournament. We had high hopes to get on board the last couple days of the tournament but we got skunked! No fish were brought to hand the past two days. It's as if a switch went off, they bailed.

The dudes who won averaged 37 inch fish which is crazy. Props to them (local Mainers). They even beat out the boat guys which is awesome. Close to home SLC resident Jake Nichols took second. He is a dental student at UNE. Props to him for figuring out where the big boys are.

Though we didn't catch fish, here's some cool photos taken the past couple days. Foggy mornings made for unique conditions. Fog is common here and one of many aspects why I enjoy living next to the ocean. 

Caught a jellyfish

Hugh's new sticker for his ride. 

Casting, waiting, hoping...

The Marshland

Hugh casting in the early morning fog while gulls call out and boatmen ready their vessels for another day

BLITZ! (Hugh was rushing to get his line untangled)

The "Game Changer" Mackerel flavor

Incoming tide

Small...but feisty

Gulls got this poor fella 

Tournament fish

Tournament Update

The tournament is in full swing and has been off to a good start. Though, upon looking at the leaderboard last night we have TOUGH competition. The current leaders in the "wade" category are at an astonishing 140.5 inches (that's roughly 35 inch average fish! Seriously!? The biggest fish I have caught so far was about 23. Let's just say Hugh and I hope to get into the big boys soon before we're left too far in the dust.

New sinking line doing work...caught 8 of these dudes all in the same area

Schoolie... aint gonna cut it in this tournament

Mr. Hermit

Horseshoe crab on the beach

The families came out to join us. Here, the girls are catching bugs with Savannah rockin' a striper hat. 

Striper Food

Gearing up for day one of the striper tournament coming tomorrow. The plan is to head out for a few hours early in the AM before baby appointment. Stay tuned.

Craft Fur Clouser Minnow- Responsible for piercing 6 striper mouths 2wks prior 

Lefty's Deceiver

Game Changer Mackerel