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A Bit of Fishing

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/710 sec, ISO32
 “Tiny Blue Gill” Cedar Park, 2023

I went fishing at the local lake this morning. I decided to target bluegill, which are a high-probability fish, instead of bass, which I have never caught before. I caught a small one right away, but I wasn’t able to catch any larger ones. The fishing spot got crowded pretty quickly after a boy scout troop arrived, so I packed up my gear and went for a ride before heading home. It was still a fun little trip, and I’m glad I got to catch a bluegill. 🎣

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/950 sec, ISO32
 “Hungry Duck” Cedar Park, 2023
Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/10000 sec, ISO32
 “Fishing Brompton” Cedar Park, 2023
Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/530 sec, ISO32
 “Fishing Brompton” Cedar Park, 2023

World Bicycle Day

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Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/10, 1/400 sec, ISO200
 “Fishing RIde” Cedar Park, 2023

In celebration of World Bicycle Day I went with Piplup for a ride around the neighborhood, did a little fishing (didn’t catch anything), and returned a book to the library. The weather was perfect! The fresh air an pretty clouds were so uplifting.

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/10, 1/400 sec, ISO200
 “Fishing RIde” Cedar Park, 2023

Casting Practice

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/6000 sec, ISO32
 “Casting Practice” Cedar Park, 2023

Today at lunch I rode down to the neighborhood park to practice casting with a new fishing rod and reel. I got a Kastking baitcaster which is my first baitcaster type reel. It’s challenging to use! But it’s fun to learn, and the mistakes I’ve made practicing here at the grassy field were a great learning experience. The “birds nests” that I created weren’t too terrible!

But it’ll take a while before I am able to cast with decent distance effectively. Lots of fun, though!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/6400 sec, ISO32
 “Casting Practice” Cedar Park, 2023

Brompton and Fishing at a new Park

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/8400 sec, ISO32
 “Fishing Brompton” Cedar Park, 2023

A new park just opened in our town, and it has a large lake at its center. I went with Piplup to check out the fishing, and although we didn’t catch anything, we had a very nice ride. And as a bonus, I got a tip about a good fishing spot from another fisherman. Score!

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/9, 1/320 sec, ISO200
 “New Lake to Fish” Cedar Park, 2023
Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/9, 1/320 sec, ISO200
 “Fishing Brompton” Cedar Park, 2023