Father's Day Fishing Trip

[basskicker]

My kids gave me the gift of a late afternoon fishing trip from 2-5pm. With all the rain I opted to pass on the river and headed west. I am a baitcasting rookie but after practicing all winter on my front lawn I set out to use it exclusively. The wind was unrelenting the entire time and controlling my kayak was a task. I ended with 4 bass, another lost at the boat, 1 pickerel and 2 fish that took my lure but I failed to get a hookset. Most fish were caught on edge of pads and I am happy to report no bird's nests.