RIP

Anna Nichole Smith, Natashia Richardson, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.

Now Billy Mays - Mr. Oxi Clean

All RIP.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/06/billy-mays-top-of-the-ticket.html

The question remains: If you knew you would die tomorrow, would it change how you live today?

More to the point: If you were going to stand before Almighty God, the judge of All, as these individuals
now have, would you then ask "How then shall I live?"

A Line Sider

One could put their fist into one of these...

Scampi Recipe

Yes, it's still morning here on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States... but what else should follow a striper post, but a post about cooking same :)

Seafood Scampi Over Angel Hair Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients1 lb medium fresh striper, or scallops, or shrimp-unpeeled (you can mix)
8 oz angel hair pasta; uncooked
1/2 c butter or margarine
4 cloves garlic; minced
1/3 c dry white wine
1/4 ts freshly ground pepper
3/4 c grated Romano cheese
1 tb fresh parsley; chopped

Instructions

If using shrimp, peel and devein, if desired; set aside. Cook pasta according to
package directions; drain. Place on a large serving platter; and set aside. Melt
butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and seafood, and cook,
stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until seafood turns pink; add wine and pepper.
Bring to a boil; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Pour seafood mixture over
pasta; sprinkle with cheese and parsley and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Spring Striped Bass

Got up early a couple of mornings this week, while spending time down in the great state of South Jersey!

A few pictures (cell phone only... sorry) of the striped bass that hit

The first picture is of a schoolie sized bass (22-24") that actually hit my kingfish rig.... a small hook on a chartreuse float, armed with a piece of bloodworm. Since it's a lighter rod, it actually peeled out drag and made my morning.

The other pictures are of bass a bit larger (16 lbs.)