Last weekend I fished with one of the families I see several times a summer. I noted that the son was now handling fish with confidence and care (I remember when he was afraid of the fish). I always hope that my anglers will notice and learn better fish handling techniques while fishing with me. I was delighted to see this young man land the fish, remove the hook and return the fish to the water and revive it before letting it swim off. A skill many adults do not have down I might add.
We are lucky to have two species of perch. The yellow variety loves shallow warm water and is a staple of my kid fishing trips. They respond well to a worm and a bobber, travel in pretty large schools and can be caught in numbers if you are in the right place. They are well known across a large part of the country and are a prized catch in some places. White perch are not as widely distributed around the country but are certainly on the east coast and sometimes live in brackish water.
I am truly fortunate to have clients that I see regularly, not necessarily each year but frequently. Some I get to spend time with every year and I really look forward to seeing them each time. Over the years we develop a close friendship that goes beyond just client guide.
One of those regular families are the Glews from MA, we have been spending time outdoors together for over twenty years (am I really that old?) and now three generations. The 4 year olds meet me at the ramp with big hugs and I get a hug when they leave. Pretty great stuff.
