How big was that fish?

There is a never ending quest for those who find joy and excitement in getting an aquatic entity to bite the bait on the end of their line, but the real thrill comes when they successfully bring that creature out of the water.

I believe I've mentioned several times that Rog has been trying his hand at fishing since we've been here in Corpus Christi.  He met Sherman, his fishing buddy, and they've been out several times.  Usually only catching catfish and small bait fish.  Well.....yesterday they tried a new spot.

Rog was thrilled and found joy and excitement.

 

This picture isn't good,,,I didn't take it,,,Sherman did.  This is a Drum fish, it was 41 inches long and weighed about 35 pounds!  Unfortunately, because of it's length Texas says he had to send this big boy back to the bay.  Drum fish have to be under 30 inches to keep them.

 

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This is a clearer picture of the Drum fish.

He did however catch some nice trout and a whiting,

He was able to keep these and we plan to grill them up in a few days!

 

Here is a picture of Sherman with the Drum fish he caught, I think it weighs as much as he does :)

 

I think those 6 hours Rog spent on that pier last night made his whole trip!  Yesterday morning we drove back to the Padre Island National seashore, just walked the beach, got some cool pics of a jellyfish and a puffer fish.

 



 

 

Monday, we were over in Port Aransas and found an interesting looking establishment, called Bernie's Beach House.  Our neighbor's name is Bernie,,,

Here you go Bernie, this one is for you!

 





The inside,,,bars in Texas still allow smoking, we didn't stay.

 

We walked around in Port Aransas and did some souvenir shopping.

Check out this marquis on one of the stores..

 

 

I guess some Texans spell with an accent :)

 

Our appetites grew as we walked and we found a small hole in the wall seafood place with all you can eat shrimp for $11.95!

I think there were 3 employees, cook, waitress and bar keep.

We've seen this particular metal artwork several places...

 

We found the perfect souvenir shop just as you cross the bridge onto the island.

 

Yes, this was built by a professional sandcastle builder.  This is the façade of the store.  That's me standing in front.  It's beautiful and the store was great!

 

Today it's in the 40's, raining and VERY windy.  More of the same for tomorrow.  Friday is supposed to be nice and Monday we head north to Austin!

 

Stay warm my friends!  Miss you all!