The venerable Toadfish Outfitters gave me one of their rods to use and it performed magnificently. 

Breathe in that morning air.

Out and in the water, no worries.

One very eventful day of fishing! 

Patiently take small steps and try not to leave a wake in front of you that might spook wary shallow water fish. The water was so calm and slow here, but stealth paid off big time!

The name Hartman is now officially attached to the new record walleye for NY! 

Could this be the new New York State record walleye?

A massive hammerhead put the bite on a played out tarpon. The tarpon hunter's worst nightmare.