Well it’s past the middle of August 2011 and the water is still high every where I go. My buddy Jamie said it probably wouldn’t go down all summer and I disagreed with him. He’s a bright boy.

Thursday morning Casey and I hit the road for another day of fishing. We went to Oromocto, New Brunswick which was another first for me.

We turned down toward the launch near Phil’s Auto & Recreation, where we stopped to look at all the bass supplies and of course a few boats. On the way out that is, but first we fished.

The boat launch was pretty good, well I haven’t launched a lot of boats but I would say this is one of the better launches I have seen.

I took a few pictures, such a perfect start to the day. You can even see a little mist on the water and the sky is clear.

There was no one around but us and the birds.

A few minutes later, boat check done and we were on the water.

Turned out to be a tough day of fishing. But even a tough day of fishing is better than staying home.

I managed to get a bass on and brought it all the way back to the boat and let it get off two inches from my fingers. Go figure. Casey asked if I wanted him to net it and as it was all that big I said no thanks. Again, go figure.

After the rain we had Tuesday and part of Wednesday the water was pretty discoloured but get a little better as the day moved on.

We tried the Oromocto river for a few hours but the water was so dark the lure disappeared after about a foot. We also tried some noisy baits but nothing seem to work. So, we headed back out. It took use a few hours to fish our way into the river but less than 15 for Casey to get us back to the main river.

When we went in the Oromocto river it was quite and calm like glass. I thought it would make for a nice picture.

As you can see there wasn’t much going on as far as clouds. It didn’t change much but at one point we had a cloud move in front of the sun and it felt like the temperature dropped 10 degrees.

It felt so good I had to take a picture of it. I think we got about 5 minutes of shade.

All too soon the cloud was gone and the sun was right back on us.

Now even though it sounds like I am complaining notice I never once asked to go home. That’s why I bring so much water with me.

Eventually we started getting a few strikes and I hooked into another smallie. This time I didn’t refuse Casey’s help with the net. This one didn’t get away.

Casey took a picture and thought he should get closer to be sure y’all could see it. Smart ass isn’t he?

I lost about 2 pounds from sweating to catch that fish and I wanted proof.

Casey didn’t wait long before he landed his first smallmouth bass. They were few and far between this day. I think they were way back in the bush looking for some relief from the sun. We were sure feeling the heat.

We caught a few more bass and I got a couple of perch. One perch was about the biggest perch I’ve ever caught. That’s not saying it was huge, just the biggest I’ve caught.

At one point I thought I was in Bethlehem as I saw a donkey walking along the water’s edge.

We didn’t have any Lama sightings but the donkey started rolling in the sand and kicking it’s feet up in the air.

Looked kinda like that Lama Jamie and I saw while it was doing that.

Every once in a while a plane would come out of nowhere it seem. I haven’t fished much where there is an airport within spitting distance.

At one point we saw 4 helicopters heading straight towards us and then right over our heads. We were kinda hoping they would let us know where the fish were hiding but they kept going.

They made some noise which reminded me of fishing from my canoe on a lake in the Renous area. I think it was called Mitchell lake.

It was so quiet back in there you could hear a mosquito fart. Well all of a sudden I heard or felt this rumbling and then 3 jets flew over the water and scared the shit out of me, well pretty close.

I was sure I could feel the canoe moving.

We see all kinds of birds bald eagles, hawks, kingfishers and quite a few osprey but I can never get a good picture. So as usually I tried to get a picture and got closer than most but it’s still a ways away.

I’m not up on my birds but think it’s a young eagle.

So we saw a lot of water, a lot of sites, got some sun, drank a lot of water and caught a few fish. Not a record setting day of fishing but still always fun to be out on the water with a friend.

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Bass fishing takes determination, dedication and some strength depending on what kind of bass you are going after. These fish, classified as sunfish, can be found almost anywhere nationwide. Because of the skill needed to hook and reel these fish in, bass fishing is somewhat of a sport. While most fishermen who go fishing for bass catch them and then release them, some people do catch them and use them for their dinner that night. No matter what reason you or someone you know may have for taking up bass fishing, there are plenty of bass fishing clubs to join.

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Depending on what kind of bass you are fishing for, you will need a varying degree of strength, determination and dedication. Otherwise known as sunfish, bass can be found in almost every part of the United States. There is a certain amount of skill that you will need to catch this type of fish, and it is considered a sport. Bass fishing can be a good way of obtaining your supper or you can do it just for fun and let them go after you catch them. Whatever your reason for taking up bass fishing, joining one of the many bass fishing clubs is a good idea.

These clubs are not just for male fishermen, but there are clubs dedicated solely to younger people and women. There are clubs on a national level, state level and some on a very localized level. Some are specialized for a certain type of bass fishing, such as largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, while others cover the sport and the skill. Being a club member is also a great way for avid bass anglers to find out about joining a bass tournament. All clubs have benefits for those who do decide to join up and no two clubs are the same. There are so many available in almost every state in the country that it would be difficult for a bass fishing enthusiast to not find a bass fishing club to join.

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The size of the bass fishing clubs you are considering is also important. This is because the larger ones offer many more and different opportunities than the smaller ones do. The larger clubs tend to better suited to the serious bass fisherman because they have the funds to help their members become involved in tournaments and learning opportunities. The smaller clubs are very well suited to the bass fisherman who just wishes to fish for fun and enjoy the companionship of other local fishermen.

Image via WikipediaBass fishing takes determination, dedication and some strength depending on what kind of bass you are going after. These fish, classified as sunfish, can be found almost anywhere nationwide. Because of the skill needed to hook and reel these fish in, bass fishing is somewhat of a sport. While most fishermen who go fishing for bass catch them and then release them, some people do catch them and use them for their dinner that night. No matter what reason you or someone you know may have for taking up bass fishing, there are plenty of bass fishing clubs to join.

These clubs are not just for male fishermen, but there are clubs dedicated solely to younger people and women. There are clubs on a national level, state level and some on a very localized level. Some are specialized for a certain type of bass fishing, such as largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, while others cover the sport and the skill. Being a club member is also a great way for avid bass anglers to find out about joining a bass tournament. All clubs have benefits for those who do decide to join up and no two clubs are the same. There are so many available in almost every state in the country that it would be difficult for a bass fishing enthusiast to not find a bass fishing club to join.

Before you join a club, you should look into it to see whether it meets your needs and expectations. If you just want to join up with other small time fishermen who simply bass fish for fun, then you will want one of the local free clubs that are so easy to find. However, if you wish to meet other serious, and sometimes professional bass fishermen, then look into one of the competitive clubs. You will need to pay some annual dues to professional bass fishing clubs and there is often an application process.

The size of the organization can make a difference also. If you are looking for more one-on-one attention and mentoring, perhaps a smaller group would work out better for you. For that kind of attention you will want to make sure that the mentors and leaders are dedicated and have the time to perform those duties. For those professionals who want to enter competitions nationwide, a large and perhaps national group would suit your needs best. Usually larger bass fishing clubs tend to have more funds to provide more benefits for their members.