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The Fish that Didn’t Get Away There is an old Irish saying that Diplomacy is the ability to tell a man to go to hell in such a way that he looks forward to the trip. Well, let me tell you that in my case, after moving to Florida from Dublin with my wife, the trip was just what I looked forward to, and never mind the expression! So, Cedar Key started out as an overnight stop, and soon became the destination. Good food, nice folks, and wouldn’t you know it; a fish story to remember! It was Tuesday, September 18th, and Owen was feeding the pelicans. Dan Hrivnak and I were busy solving the world’s problems; Lloyd sat nearby keeping tabs on the comings and goings on the fishing dock. The day seemed ordinary enough. But, soon enough, it became a day to remember. To be truthful, all I can say is that I’m glad I had my Shakespeare rod and reel, and a camera with me because, before I knew it, I ran across the biggest fish (shark) I ever saw. “Tommy,” the shark fisherman, can attest to the fact that this shark is no ordinary shark. After it fought and fought, and nearly broke the line several times, he finally gave in and became the largest part of the lure that makes Cedar Key the special destination that it is. Dan Hrivnak was kind enough to take the picture you see on the cover of the shark and me with my light tackle. I promptly emailed my wife a copy of the picture. She was amazed at the size of the shark and noticed the light tackle. I explained, in all truthfulness, “This is the fish that didn’t get away.” |
