Something's Fishy in MD

Tagged along with the family as they went fishing at the Hog Point Recreational Fishing Area and Camp Sites in Southern Maryland.

It was a perfect day for fishing! The weather permitted a few days of summer-like heat (low 80s) in time for the long weekend (Columbus Day - Holiday). It was an hour's drive from where we live but I enjoyed the whole ride, especially for someone like me who finds happiness watching the foliage start to look like autumn; and the fact that I wasn't the one driving. ;)

It was a lot of “nature firsts:” first fishing experience, first time to see a snake swimming by the river, first time to see a bald eagle flying above the landscapes (they say flying eagles means lots of fish roaming around too =P). Even the first time I saw a real holly is not being taken for granted. Hehehe. Which should also remind us that Christmas is just around the corner...

Not one picture was taken of the actual fishing experience though. Do I dare bring the camera when there was a 60 degree slope going down the muddy river shore? Do I dare hold the camera while I had to slice bloody bloodworms (yes, with emphasis on blood) and strategically place them gently on the fishing hook as bait? Then take out the fishes caught by holding their shaking body and then carefully taking their mouth off the hook? N-O. No.

Fishing is FUN. But be forewarned: Bring your own photographer when you plan to do fishing yourselves. Hahaha!

I got great shots of the landscapes though. :) As my husband said, they only get great sunsets here in the east coast during fall season. Gotta love that fiery beach sunset! :)

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Sa uulitin!!! :P