We had so much fun on our cruise with the Reimer family that we had to repeat it with more friends!
So here we go again on another perfect day!
On this trip, there were quite a few curious kids who were eager to try their hand at the helm. Maybe that's why we wandered all over! Just kidding--they each did a fine job steering the boat.
Finally, when we approached the first island, I asked Michelle to take the helm while I cast the popper to see if something like a Barracuda would take it. A few tiny 'cudas and Garfish came rushing up to look at the lure, but were not large enough for a hook-up.
So I sent Aria in to spot the coral. But the water was so murky with algae that we could not see anything.
Still, we had a fun time splashing around.
And wetting the lines to catch little Groupers.
Once again, the fish were coming up even despite the splashing around!
Soon, the tide turned and a current set up so I tossed out a life-ring on a line for the kids to hold for safety.
We even caught a stonefish... apparently they are quite good to eat.
Tiny parrotfish.
I happened to catch the largest fish of the day... a nice brown spotted grouper. I called it a Leopard Grouper.
Scorched and salted by the heavy spray on the way home, we returned to our familiar skyline.
~ Shien
