Often, I have been exhausted on trout streams, uncomfortable, wet, cold, briar scarred, sunburned, mosquito-bitten, but never, with a fly rod in my hand, have I been in a place that was less than beautiful." ~by Charles Kuralt-1990~

A few good evenings of fishin', a few days with empty nets.  The big guy scored this awesome picture of a fox carrying away his dinner, a newborn fawn.  We were on our way to the Oatka, and this was what we  saw in the parking lot of the park.

Then off to our local town hole,,, where the fishing is good and guaranteed :) ..  We caught a few of these interesting fish that the big guy couldn't recognize.  Any ideas on what these are?

They have a pinkish hue on the bottom.  very pretty for fish....  Night came quick so we were outta there fast.  Great little walking trail to lots of places on the water to fish.  Saw a blue heron several times.  This little village was the original site of the Seneca village of "Totiakon".  The village itself was founded in 1791.  On the banks of the creek, are two mills, with original buildings still standing.  A pretty waterfall runs through the village.  The big guy loves to fish here.  In the summer, bats swoop down at you, going after the bugs on the water.  A little creepy but you get used to it.   I tried my hand at landing the above fish and was able to bring it in.   Great night with the hubby !