Spring at Lake Talquin Florida

Took a quick trip to Lake Talquin last week. We got to a late start at around 10am. Spring has sprung and it was about 85 degrees and no wind was to be found. We tried to stay in the shade. Not much luck but was confronted by a large 10 foot gator as we go a little to close to its nest in the lilly pads. No pictures as I was too worried about starting the engine and getting out of the area. Did manage to snap some shots of some other gators. Caught a few bass, was off the water by 1pm due to the heat. 

Piney-Z Lake Bass and Gators

After so much success last trip we decided to take a trip back a few days later. We immediately went to the other side of the lake, to deeper water and the tree clumps. Caught a handful of fish and saw a bunch of wildlife including bald eagles, ospreys, gators, and a very curious otter that came over to say hello and stare at us. Overall another successful day on the water. 

October Trout at St. Marks Lighthouse

  I didn't have class until later in the afternoon, the wind was almost non existent and the weather was amazing. So I took a trip down to St. Marks from School here at FSU. After launching we poled around mullet schools and bait, ended up catching some very nice trout. Here are pictures from the day:

This last picture was taken while trailering out of st marks national refuge in one of the ponds along the side of the road. Until next time, Tight Lines!