Fishing Follies

It's Saturday morning and still dark as night
My pursuit continues in the pale moonlight
I’ve baited my hook and I’ve cast just right
I eagerly await in the glow of dawn's light
 
I've been noticed by a few but not seen by all
A few ducks arrive, giving their migratory call
A sneaky little muskrat comes swimming right in
He's stealthy and quiet, then erupts a loud din.

Silence was broken when geese honk in shout
I hear a feisty crane, chasing seagulls all about
The sun has risen to announce the start of day
Still no bites on my hook, not even a nibble to play

I'll bait it once more. He wiggles as I throw him in 
Will they bite on a worm or do I need a lure that spins
Whatever the outcome, there's a conclusion I reached
I’ll rig up one last time, using a squirmy black leach
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Fowler Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 6:15 AM
LOL I love this Mark. Nice rhyming! One of my favorite pastimes-purple worms work for me! Linda
Koplin Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 7:15 AM
I've never seen purple worms here, walmart usually has some crazy green ones. Thanks Linda!
Logan Avatar
September 22, 2020 at 7:48 AM
Did you have any luck with the leach? Ewww they're nasty things. Very good telling of a fish tale, Mark.
Logan Avatar
September 22, 2020 at 9:25 AM
That's a great size...a keeper!
Koplin Avatar
September 22, 2020 at 7:51 AM
The leach failed me. I caught one with the worm, 25 inch walleye
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