Thanksgiving rolls around every year and I always have a lot to be thankful for. But this year I'm just feeling thankful for having broken into saltwater fly fishing three years ago. Since then, I've chased striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore from Jersey to Maine. These fish have taken me on an incredible journey, and I am so blessed to have been witness to some of the most spectacular displays of life in the world. These things go on right under the noses of millions of people who just don't know about them, and yet I get to experience them on a near weekly basis. It's been a remarkable three years. Here's to many, many more. Morone saxatilis, Euthynnus alletteratus, Pomatomus saltatrix, Cynoscion regalis, Sarda sarda... thank you. All of you. And every single person who enabled me to get to experience these fish.
May you never stop running.
(35 moments of zen)
Happy Thanksgiving everybody.
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Thanks for joining the adventure, and tight lines.
I always enjoy your shared experiences. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and happy Thanksgiving.
DeleteThose bait fish boils.....
ReplyDeleteThe blitzes we get in the Northeast from May until December are incredible.
DeleteHey buddy, Happy Thanksgiving...
ReplyDeleteFishing tomorrow?
You know it! It was a cold hour with no fish to hand, but the ice formations made it worth it.
DeleteBravo RM bravo. Keep up the good work. Outstanding pictures. One needs to spend significant time on the water to observe what you have. You don't see things like that going out once or twice, a year.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could go once or twice a year now though, without becoming dangerously depressed.
DeleteThanks for every post on your blog, Rowan. I treasure all the adventures we shared when you were just a little guy in the same small town. Now your expertise in fishing and technology make it possible for family and friends to share the adventure, tho miles apart. Happy Thanksgiving from all the fish you set free!
ReplyDeleteIts my pleasure.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving Rowan.....
ReplyDeleteIs that a loon? Where was the photo taken?
That is a loon, Cape Cod on the Bay side. I was seeing them showing up very early this year, still colorful.
DeleteFishing for me provides a context to explore and experience the natural world. Often I am transfixed by the beauty that surrounds us. Rowan is an artist and a sportsman who enriches my understanding of fish and fishing. Hats off to him.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWOW, great photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for you and all the great adventures you share with us.
Happy Thanksgiving Rowan!
Tie, fish, write, conserve and photo on...
Happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteAnd a Bone! Best part? Watching you run 30-40yards for the shot while the rest of us just sat there bewildered.
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe they stayed up.
DeleteGreat photos!
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