Monday, April 14, 2008

Get You on Your Feet Again


Yesterday, I went up to Hudson Park in New Rochelle. I checked the tide charts, and high tide would be in the early evening. I went to Jack's. They didn't have any fresh bunker, only frozen. I bought two frozen bunker and three frozen herring. It actually worked out. I got to Jack's relatively early, maybe 3 PM. I drove back home to pick up my folding chair, which I had left behind. I also got something to eat.

I got to Hudson Park a little past 4 PM. By 4:15, I started fishing. The weather was overcast. It was also extremely windy and colder than normal. The wind knocked over my chair and fishing poles several times. I didn't see anyone else fishing.

As it turned out, I didn't have a single bite. I spent my time walking back and forth, listening to my iPod, and even cleaning the inside of my car.

The highlight of the day was being asked numerous times by passing motorists and some kids across the water if I had any luck. It seems that many people find fishermen interesting.

I reeled in the lines to draw attention to the bait several times. I recast the lines a couple of times. I also replaced the bait on all three rods. Yet the fish (and the crabs that often trick me into thinking I have a bite) stayed away. Was it the wind, the cold, or both?

I had planned to stay past 8 PM. Instead, I threw out the remaining bait at 6:30 and packed up. I wanted to go home, so I could watch the Yankee game.

Although I didn't catch anything, I'm glad I went. It was important for me to start fishing this year and get back into the habit.

We'll see what the next weekend and the next week (when I will be on vacation) will bring.

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Return (Once Again) of a Man Called Horse

I have returned.

I renewed my fishing license last Saturday. I hope to start fishing this weekend. I was actually ready to do some fishing last Sunday, but it was too cold.

In case you're wondering, I'm doing a little better, but I still have a way to go before I pronounce myself physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. (I have no doubt that some fishing and catching a few fish will help with the healing process.) Anyway, thank you for your prayers.

In the off-season, I did a little exploring. I discovered Huguenot Lake in New Rochelle. I also learned of a spot in Riverdale (in the western Bronx), the Riverdale Riverfront Promenade & Fishing Access Site, where you can fish the Hudson River.

I hope to have a good season.