Photos, let's see 'em

Ok, since this IS a guitar forum, I thought I’d show my latest bass.

This is the biggest bass that I’ve ever caught in an Indiana farm pond. I didn’t have a scale, but I’m guessing 6-7 lbs (but you know about fishermen’s measurements). Caught him last week with a buzz bait.



This is a size 11 1/2 shoe:



I’m also happy to report that this big boy is back home safely under the lilly pads ready to be fooled by me again (and no I won’t reveal a location. However, I did already spill “Indiana”, and Markie does have a pond in his back yard....just sayin’.)
 
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Last September I went to Alaska and made my way into Canada's Yukon Territory as well. All the photos are from my phone, but the views are worth sharing. There wasn't a dull scene to be found. It was incredible. This was also my first time on a cruise. It was a lot fun and I felt it was a great way to see and do a lot of things minus a lot of the administration. Again, tons of fun and I am going on another cruise soon!

Just outside of Skagway.
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A view from the Yukon territory suspension bridge.
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Yukon territory, Bove Island.
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Yukon territory, Emerald Lake.
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I leave you with a few shots from Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska.
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Been a good week at my favorite farm pond. Only bite I got, but it was a private stock (And the previous fish’s brother?):



And again, neither of the animals in this photo were hurt. Both returned home safely.

Used the same buzz bait, btw.
Ah the old anglers trick of holding fish away from your body to make it look about 8lbs, when it’s clearly a 12 oz-er!!;):p
 
Ah the old anglers trick of holding fish away from your body to make it look about 8lbs, when it’s clearly a 12 oz-er!!;):p

No, I would need that trick for something else.


And in defense of my fish pic: I was fishing alone (it’s been a bad week and I needed solitude), and I could only take this as a selfie. So, I had to hold the fish that way. So, I have the same words for you I had for the fish........BITE ME! :p:D
 
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No, I would need that trick for something else.


And in defense of my fish pic: I was fishing alone (it’s been a bad week and I needed solitude), and I could only take this as a selfie. So, I had to hold the fish that way. So, I have the same words for you I had for the fish........BITE ME! :p:D
You know what this relates to!;)
 
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We don't have many snakes in England - mostly Grass and Adders. This ones a smallish Grass snake sunbathing on a bit of corrugated metal. Totally harmless, unless your a small amphibian. Seen this morning walking my dogs, snapped with an old iPhone.
 
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