FISHING

For one week my mom’s side of the family gets a cottage on Lake Erie for one whole week. It is nice because where the cottage is at there is no phone service, therefore nobody really uses the phone. The only way to get a hold of someone is by using the cottage landline which is very seldom. It a fun filled week of swimming, kayaking, paddle boating, and fishing nonstop. During the week my uncle decided to rent a boat to take onto Lake Erie to fish. We went to the boating dock to go rent the boat. The time of year was I believe the first week of August. The water was a perfect 76 degrees. We went out to different spots the local fisherman said were hot spots. We went to west pier where was not all that special until we went right next to the pier. I started slamming bass after bass. I think we stayed there for about 10 minutes and I caught a grand total of five bass and 2 perch.
I still remember the calmness of the water. I sun setting in the west, and it glowing on the water. The fish jumping in the air was just a beautiful sight. The hand going down the fish’s throat to grab the hook for a free release, while the worm was still intact in its mouth. Right by the boat there was a dead fish that smelt really bad. It was a raunchy smell that will always stay in my mind. The sliminess with the fish is a feeling the quite enjoy. Once out of the water it squirms around waiting to be set free.
The amount of peacefulness is indescribable when on the water. You don’t have to worry about anyone calling you complaining about what is going on. All have to do is just sit back relax and wait for a bite. Fishing is quite peaceful especially when you have a bunch of things going on in your mind. Everyone once in a while it is nice to just have some alone time to reflect on what you are going through in life. Reflect on whether you have made to right choices or you need to change for the better. Decide whether you have been nice to your friends or just a straight up bitch. Depending upon what you are going through, fishing is just a nice way to relax and just spend some time by yourself.