Fishing vs. Working

Another time out on the water, and another windy day!

Managed to get the boat back in and actually fish for a little while. Found some "hiding places" to get out of the wind enough, then it was a matter of finding some fish willing to bite.

Very slow pick, but managed one 21" flounder which provided a good fight.  Flounder are opportunistic hunters, waiting for prey to entice them, camouflaged until they strike without warning... this crab must've fallen victim shortly before I caught her:

 

I mention "her" because statistically, every flounder over 17" is most likely a breeding sized female, but the regulations are what they are, and I know I'm not putting even the slightest dent in the population, given the times I actually get out on the water. But still, regs need to be adjusted to allow anglers to keep some males and leave more breeding females alone.

 Big mouths with a fierce set of teeth to grab, and hold onto, it's prey... if they can't grab it in one bite, that is!