#FishingFriday

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Darby Creek, PA

A fallen tree had transformed into a narrow grassy path and a fishing pier

A view of a creek flowing through the woods. There are a few fallen trees on the left side, one of which is thick and has grass growing on it, making it look like a walking path or a pier extending into the creek. It is a sunny day, and the trees lining the creek are reflected in the water.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · May 2

May 2

Dusk of the Delaware River

I’ve been working a lot, really a lot, so I should take a break
But when I do have free time, I end up fishing or hiking… so it may not be exactly a real break
What is a break?

A long cantilever bridge stretches across the wide Delaware River. It’s dusk, not quite dark yet, but the water has turned a deep gray-blue, reflecting the sky’s muted, bluish-gray tones. A freight ship is moving slowly in the middle of the river. In the foreground, some vegetation is visible.

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**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · May 2

May 2

The water temperature is almost warm enough to cast a soft plastic toad. A great topwater lure for bass, it's fished on and around emergent weeds. The paddle feet kick up the water to attract the fish.

When you get a strike, the trick is to feel the weight of the fish before setting the hook.

Green and yellow soft plastic fishing lure that looks like a frog.

#fishing #flyfishing #bassfishing

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 25

Apr 25

Meigs Run, PA
- tributary of the Schuylkill River

A pretty stream flowing through the valley in the woods
I didn’t fish it, and probably won’t, but discovering a new stream always makes me happy

A view of a small stream flowing down a steep valley in the forest.
The stream appears between two trees, surrounded by vibrant green foliage.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 18

Apr 18

Skippack Creek, PA

It’s been an incredibly busy week, I definitely need some fly fishing tomorrow
The weather is going to be warm, a lot of people will be out there too
I should go to a quieter, less crowded areas

A creek winds through the woods beneath a cloudy sky. Overhead, tree branches reach toward one another, forming a natural arch that mirrors in the water, along with the sky and the surrounding forest.

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**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Apr 17

Apr 17

Reminding all tomorrow is #FishingFriday . It's the perfect day post a fishing photo, comments, question, and stories. Your preferred fishing method, or species doesn't matter.

Catch and release is encouraged.

Stories must contain a minimum 25% truth.

#fishing #flyfishing #bassfishing

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 12

Apr 12

Walking around while my son’s at a soccer tryout
Raining all day, and the creeks keep rising
The rain won’t stop until morning, water will be very high tomorrow,
but can’t wait until Sunday, I will go fishing tomorrow

A small pond in the grassy area. There is a fountain in the middle of the pond. Several trees stand in the the background on a cloudy late afternoon.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 11

Apr 11

#FootPathFriday
#FlyFishingFriday #FishingFriday

There’s no soccer game or swim meet for the kids this week, a bit sad, but I will go fly fishing

A path filled with vivid green grass runs straight through the woods on a cloudy day.

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**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Apr 11

Apr 11

Pike are primordial looking and have a threatening appearance that they can make good on. Their teeth are like needles, their gill covers like knives. [E]xperieced pike fishers use long handled hook disgorgers to handle them.

They are the only fresh water game fish that I can think of that were named after a weapon of war.

- John Gierach

Bearded man wearing a floppy hat carefully holding a northern pike. The pike is olive green with off white bean shaped spots. The water reflects the blue sky and clouds.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 5

Apr 5

#Pennsylvania #FlyFishing #Fishing

No time to fish tomorrow
It’s the opening day of trout season While it may not be the best day for fishing, it’s more of a ceremonial event, and it’s a great day to see people out enjoying the outdoors and the tradition. I’m ready, just in case I find a moment to sneak out there

Several fly rods with reels hang on a wooden rack.

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Apr 4

Apr 4

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It doesn't matter what your favorite past-time or hobby is. Crafts, photography, fishing, biking, wood working - what ever it is - enjoy it, immerse yourself. Look around, use all your senses, be present.

Because all of it could be taken away in a moment without warning. We fool ourselves out of kindness, thinking we have some control over life but that often is not what happens.

Fishing boat docked on the Columbia River, Asroria, Oregon

Some guy holding a largemouth bass while sittin in a boat.

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**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Mar 28

Mar 28

It's time to buy the fishing licenses, do some stretching, have the rods rigged, and make sure the boat batteries are charged.

The fishing is always good, the catching might be another story.

A black and gray aluminum fishing boat tied to a dock on a gray day.

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**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Mar 21

Mar 21

Years ago, about mid-March, a brother in law and I headed out to fish old gravel pits. 1st time fishing that year. Ice had just gone out.

I had a huge hit. A few cranks of the reel and a huge bass was at my feet. My brother in law got out a $1 bill (6"), mesuring the fish at 4 bills - 24".

I could easily fit my hand and wrist in her mouth. I was stunned.

I didn't bring a camera figured I wouldn't catch anything so early in the season.

#fishing #illinois #fishingfriday

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Mar 21

Mar 21

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Every good fishing camp has a good camp dog. I think it's a law.

Their jobs include greeting boats when tieing up, checking out the catch, bear alarm, jumping in the water for no reason, going cabin to cabin to look in the windows to see if anyone is there, begging for something to eat if someone is inside, and pushing in the door and sleeping in the cabin if they feel like it.

Man giving a treat to a dog in a cabin with knotty pine paneling.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Mar 21

Mar 21

Pickering Creek, PA

Looks like I have time to fly fish tomorrow
In March, I have to drive a bit farther to reach creeks that are open for fishing. While those spots are generally considered better, I still prefer fishing closer to home, even if the conditions aren’t ideal for fishing

A small creek flows through the woods under the cloudy sky. The left bank is flat with some trees standing, while the right side has hills lined with trees that are reflected on the water.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Mar 15

Mar 15

#FlyFishingFriday #FishingFriday

This IPA is really good, especially after staying late in the lab due to a strange gas smell issue
Thankfully, it wasn’t anything serious, so now I can just enjoy this beer
Sixpenny Creek might be a great spot for some fly fishing this weekend

#IPA #Beer #Laboratory #Photography #FlyFishing #FlyFishingFriday #FishingFriday

Sixpoint Stooper Hazy IPA. Hazy golden IPA in a pint glass and its gray can on the side.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Feb 28

Feb 28

My son’s soccer practice field tomorrow isn’t near the stream I would like to fish, but there are a few streams open to fishing nearby, so I might check those out instead

A view of stream flowing along rocky cliffs surrounded by woods. The stream edges are still frozen.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Feb 21

Feb 21

Starting this week until April 5, I need to drive a bit further to fly fish because my local streams are closed to fishing. While I may be fishing "better" streams, like Class A streams, I much prefer somewhere closer to home

A high, muddy water runs under a stone arch bridge on a cloudy day. The water is very fast and looks dangerous.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Feb 14

Feb 14

Darby Creek, PA

This area, below the confluence of Darby Creek (left) and Ithan Creek (right), is usually an excellent area where fish gather. I’m sure they were there, but my flies were ignored, except by a twig I managed to pull from the bottom

The setting sun casts a warm glow over the creek as it flows through the woods under the partly sunny sky. In the distance, two creeks converge, their swift currents feeding the calm water in the foreground. The calm surface reflects the trees and sky, while a prominent tree on the left leans toward the center, naturally framing the quiet scene.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Feb 1

Feb 1