Today TGIF meant, Thank God I’m Fishing. Since I had to come to Florida to cover a farm convention it only seemed to make sense to come a day early and get in a salt water fishing experience. Living in Missouri makes that a rare event anymore.

So, Gary Cooper and I spent the day out on the water with Captain Edward Thomas, T.G.I.F. Charters. This time of year on a 97 degree day you don’t expect much but Gary and I limited out on sea trout and red fish. It’s a good looking board and you know what’s for dinner! What an awesome day on the water. We not only caught lots of fish, including these keepers, but we all looked up at one point and saw a huge tarpon double jump out of the water which was a memorable sight. We weren’t fishing for them and I’ve personally never seen them here (north Florida Gulf peninsula). So, TGIF!