When I’m not writing, traveling to conventions, or working on my house, I like to be outside as often as possible whether hiking, walking, or fishing.
During April and May, I took a few days at the beautiful Leaser Lake in Lehigh County, PA. Had a wonderful time and hooked one of the largest pickerel I’ve caught in years. I look forward to going back soon!
As an outdoorsman, I’m always grateful for beautiful weather, especially since my new day job has me tucked away in a basement office for roughly 40 hours per week.
Unfortunately, life has been so hectic and fraught with stress, anxiety, and depression this year that it took weeks longer than unusual for my first fishing trip. This morning, I drove up to Beltzville State Park in Lehighton, PA for several hours of fishing followed by an hour of just kicking back and enjoying clear skies and sunshine.
My first catch of the day was a sizable black crappie. This was followed by an enormous largemouth bass that threw my hook just as I was about to pull it out of the water. I was disappointed, but only for about an hour. Near the end of my day, I hauled in one of the biggest bass I’ve ever caught from any lake in Pennsylvania.
All told, it was a fantastic start to my fishing season!
