Found this creature happily crawling along the surface of the lake one day early in 2006. It seemed perfectly at home out on the snow in the sunshine and warm breeze.
Scroll down to see the 'My First Day With the New Auger Blooper' and a few more misc. pictures from the 2006 season.
Safety cap? What's that for? After a few skillful stiches at the hospital. I went back out for a few more hours fishin'.
Brook Trout are my favorites!

Until the next trip!