The clinic was held at Pier 42, a recently opened green space along the East River. They sponsor programs and activities to help the public reconnect with the waterfront and show that it can be a valuable amenity and educational resource.
I was able to successfully bait my hook without goring myself
and practiced casting my line, which is not as easy as you think!
and practiced casting my line, which is not as easy as you think!
My "catch" of the day consisted of a bit of discarded cable that ended up in the river (seen dangling from my fishing rod, in the picture immediately above).
However, various marine life had taken up residence on it and made it their home. . .
. . .sort of like an artificial cable reef!
That's good enough for me!
When I was a kid, growing up in Minnesota, I used to go fishing every summer, but never in such a busy place as along the East River in NYC. I guess it goes to show that nature is always around us, even amidst skyscrapers.
ReplyDeleteSo very true, John! Nature is abundantly present even in an urban setting. Thanks for stopping by Permie Peeks!
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