Here are some of the catches at the cabin so far this year. All of these were caught from the dock. The crappie that Chellie caught was just over 15" long, making it a trophy. I did bait the hook, so it's half mine, right? However, I did catch the trophy bullhead, for what it's worth.

Finally, the snapping turtle was caught on a minnow on a slip bobber. It was estimated at 22lbs plus. Exciting time bringing that one in. I gave it to a neighbor at the lake who eats them. He said there is 7 kinds of meat in a snapper.

More Summer Bass

This is a couple of fish that me and a buddy caught. His was in the 4-5pd range. We have started a weekly fishing outing for the summer. We fish smaller bodies of water around N.W. IA. (sand pits, lakes, rivers). We keep track of conditions, # of fish caught, and largest fish. Who ever catches the most fish gets the win. It has been alot of fun so far. Like my new hat? Sure does keep the sun of my bald head.