Back in the Saddle

Note to my boys....Dad's fish eat your fish for bait and after a long hot summer, we're back in action. Don't let those little trout and redfish go to your head! This 35# wahoo was dinner less than 4 hours after being pulled from the ocean. Great Columbus Day on the water with Brian and Greg.

Brayden's Catch

After using some strong coercion to get Brayden on the boat with us yesterday, he managed to reel in the catch of the day. The boys and I enjoyed a "Fall" day on the IRL. To us that means a slight chill in the air as we get up to speed on the boat at sunrise, a sun at midday that doesn't force you into the water for relief, enjoying the beauty of the first light on the river without getting up at 3am, and active fish that are eager to eat. To those that can't live without apple picking and colorful trees, we concede, your "Fall" has is moments, but we're very happy to borrow your sweaters and bushel baskets when we visit.....we know what's coming.

Visit to "Sam's Island"

We missed the island's namesake as the Cheek family headed out on the boat for our fall excursion to spend the day on the spoil islands in the IRL. Everyone enjoyed the day once we found a "bug-free" spot to enjoy lunch and swim. Maybe we'll get Samantha back next summer and we can visit with everyone again.

Coastal Charities Fishing Tournament

Great Year again! We increased participation in a year when most tournaments are down, we gave away thousands of dollars in prizes and food including two new kayaks from Hobie and Malibu. We netted over $7,000 for the charity and we're planning to run a week long paddle and fishing day camp in the summer of 2011 to introduce kids to kayaking and the Indian River Lagoon. Special thanks to all our followers that supported us again in 2010. Phew....now I can get back to work on planning for 2011.

Spinning

The weeks before the Coastal Charities Kayak tournament were fairly work intensive, leaving the boys to fend for themselves on many Saturday mornings....They discovered Dizziness....