First fish of the year!!!

Well, it's not that pretty, but this Freshwater Drum (also known as a Sheephead) was my first one of the year. I got this guy yesterday.

Today, I caught a couple of nice yellow perch - but I don't have any photos to back up that claim :)

Ah... Fishing Season!

Today I went fishing.

It's been about 6 months since I've done any fishing. So it felt pretty good to get out there again. I didn't catch anything. It didn't matter. I was fishing!

So, in honour of fishing season, I am posting some photos from the last couple of years. (John - you've probably seen these already) They're all taken around CCIW's docks.

I'll be sure to post photos of the fish that we're catching this year, too.

I can't wait...


Sheephead


Catfish


Large Mouth Bass

HMCS Halifax in Hamilton Harbour

This spring, HMCS Halifax will visit many cities along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes in a naval recruitment effort. While in Hamilton, it will be docked at Pier 8 (Catharine St. Wharf) and will be open to visitors from May 4 - 6 from 1 - 4 pm.

Today, it came through the Burlington Ship Canal. (working right on the harbour has allowed me to see many interesting ships entering and exiting the harbour over the years) Here's what it looked like coming into the bay: