1. I caught six fish today at Caesars Creek and will have a fish dinner tonight.

    1. James George 2
      Fishing is not Bike Riding

      You know, what they always say,
      "Once you can ride a bike, you never forget."
      I wish you could say that about fishing.

      I ...more have fished all my life, and indeed,
      some things I have mastered such as:
      tying a snap swivel to the string,
      attaching a hook with a leader, snapping
      on weight, and securing a bobber.

      Invariably, the fishing trip begins
      with hiking to a good spot,
      preferably in the shade, and
      near a deep hole that comes
      naturally with a log on which
      to sit or prop the poles.

      Instructed by my dad, I fish with two poles,
      with each having a different depth.
      Typically, the good spots are surrounded
      by bushes and trees, making casting
      the line challenging.

      Keeping the lines and hooks from tangling
      takes constant effort, and often there are
      two fish are biting at once.
      As if they know what they are doing,
      the fish cross the lines.

      Today, I managed to get the stars aligned
      and caught six nice fish for dinner tonight.
      I escaped without bug bites and poison ivy
      and will surely enjoy the catch of the day.

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