Look Beyond the Red-winged Blackbird

red wing blackbird

See that current’s edge. I’ve been fishing that my whole life. First hauling perch on a Zebco with worms impaled on Eagle Claw hooks. Then pike with spinning gear and a Heddon Midget River Runt . And finally a nine foot six weight and a baitfish pattern on a size two hook. When I’m there and the boats aren’t in and I need to steal a moment I can wade the shoal in the frigid water and cast along the dropoff for northerns or along the edge for lingering smallmouth. It’s my spot; it’s only right they would oblige.

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2 Responses to Look Beyond the Red-winged Blackbird

  1. Take these broken wings and learn to fly…

  2. “First hauling perch on a Zebco with worms impaled on Eagle Claw hooks. Then pike with spinning gear and a Heddon Midget River Runt . And finally a nine foot six weight and a baitfish pattern on a size two hook”

    The journey. What keeps me coming back to read this great blog ….keep the faith, pete. You’re looking good.

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