I have been a Covid shut-in for most of the last two years. It hasn't been all about fear and paranoia - I've lost three people to this cruel virus. I have noticed feelings of depression and anxiety due to this pandemic. A neighbor talked me into getting out and doing a little fishing yesterday. An amazing day on the water. Mostly a catch and release outing. I did keep a few Whiting that I'll eat this evening. Beyond that, we caught no fewer than five Red Fish the size of this one (that I appear to be playing Fish Guitar with). Several fairly large sharks - a Black Tip and several as-big-as-they-get Bonnet Heads. I've got to say that my soul feels better for having gotten out there.
Peace and Love, y'all.
@steadyhorse I just hope you didn't catch Covid!
BTW - very nice catch! I can't tell - looks like a King Mackerel or a Tuna? Regardless - nice fish! Were you in a boat or did you catch this from shore?
(2nd edit) - upon closer inspection - looks like a Bluefish?
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A good day fishing beats almost any other day, sure better than working! Nice catches Rusty! 
"There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be solved by brute force and ignorance"
Glad you got out and did some fishing. Yes Covid is the biggest downer this world has seen in decades. I too have lost friends to Covid. And my doctor also died from Covid.
I've been jabbed three times, got a booster just two weeks ago.
Another friend has two vaccinations 14 days apart yet still almost died in the hospital on a respirator. Home now but still on oxygen.
@robertdee That's a great Elvin record! I got to chat with him for a bit several years ago. Super nice guy!
I got my Pfizer boost just last Friday. Don't know if it's cycle-mological or what, but it certainly boosted my social confidences!
Elvin's is a great song as is Taj Mahal's "Fishin' Blues."
"There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be solved by brute force and ignorance"
