So today I went and got my fishing liscence and headed out to the lake with my parents, only for about an hour though, my dad was hungry haha!

My goal was to catch me a nice bass or something for garter food... I was wondering... I should ask! can they eat them? I didn't catch anything foodwise tonight but I will this weekend (most likely) when I go to the river.

What kinds of fish are safe for use as garter food.. as far as fishing goes? I caught a cute lil catfish.. but i know he's no good....

Ugh, I just have such a hard time killing a fish... I really... really like fishies. I am a catch and release person, unless I catch a LARGE trout or bass that is really worth killing for a meal. Any smaller and I send them back to grow up some. Can garters eat panfish such as sunnies and bluegill? I don't know if i can bring myself to use them after owning one as a pet half my life...

anyway I guess i will share a few photos of my fruitless fishing night!


my very first fish of the year.. was a MONSTER.........


The majestic Blue Heron... a.k.a Pond Goldfish Stealer!!!


A beautiful healthy panfish... garter food???


Action shot of not-garter-food





and he's waving goodbye now... this one squeaked a LOT


so... whats garter food and whats not!?