#how to catch largemouth

[junicult]

!! the bachelors when they’re horny

contains ; much suggestive content. fem!farmer. established relationships (marriage). reader has hair that can be put into a ponytail. nsfw, no actual smut. sorta proofread.

note ; here’s another apology for disappearing :,,

harvey.

- the love of my life.

- he’s more of a romantic.

- so he tends to take a sweeter, gentler route into hinting at him being in the mood.

- it’s not a hard task, either.

- this man is so in love with you. when he’s in love, it can just be the sight of you to turn him on.

- some of the easiest, i’d say is anything that reminds him he’s married to you.

- like yeah, of course he knows that, but it always makes his day when he reminds himself of it.

- such as coming home to you, making dinner for you or when you make dinner for him.

- sitting in ur home together, eating and talking about your day. just reminds him of the fact that he gets to do this with you, and no one else does.

- since he knows how busy you are, he absolutely loves being a househusband. spoiling you by doing all the household chores while you work your ass off outside.

- and he genuinely enjoys doing that,

- but on the rarer occasion when you take most of the day off, and he’s out at work—that’s what really gets him.

- the smallest gesture of picking up his empty plate and washing the dishes.

- when you constantly say, “honey, i’ve got it,” as he tries to help…it does something to him.

- it’s a small act of love that shows him you care so much about him without saying it.

- now, maybe it wasn’t your intention to turn him on. i mean, it’s quite literally a regular, basic gesture—

- but here he is. throat aching, palms starting to sweat and his growing hard-on straining in his pants.

- all because you showed basic human decency.

- lol.

- also because it’s the love of his life doing it for him, but still. he can’t help it. he’s just so infatuated with you.

- as for getting the hint across to you? ofc he’s not gonna fucking say it.

- he overthinks everything. and the last thing he’d want is for you to feel obligated just because he wants to.

- but there’s an obvious tell when it comes to harvey, and it’s not just the fact that his cheeks get all red.

- it’s the way he starts to fumble over his sentences, mumbling and stuttering his words.

- he’s not very smooth i fear.

- but that’s what we love about him🫶

- it doesn’t take long to realize you’ve got him tense. feel free to tease him a bit.

- the minute you show you’re on the same page, however, he gets a pick up in his confidence.

- whenever he’s turned on like this, it’s always the best for you.

- his beautiful wife does something sweet for him? then you better believe he’s going to be even sweeter to you.

sam.

- i’ve said this before,

- but it’s not hard to get him in the mood.

- show him even the tiniest sign that you’re horny, and he is too.

- what can i say, he’s a simple man.

- now, don’t mistaken that as anybody that comes along, shows a little affection can turn him on. bc that’s not true. at all.

- in fact, he’s incredibly oblivious to that kinda stuff. if he gets hit on, he’ll just take it as a compliment.

- it’s you that turns him on. it’s your affection. it’s the fact that you want him.

- bc he’s just that in love with you, he gets all excited when he’s in those situations with you.

- SO!!

- he gets so cute when he’s needy.

- he’s always down hug and hold you, trust me. his love language is for sure physical touch.

- even just in general, he has to be holding your hand while you’re standing together, he’s latched onto you when you’re laying together. he’ll even hold onto you as you’re cooking dinner. he loves touching you.

- and when he’s horny it’s no different.

- it’s so random, but one of his major turn ons is watching tie your hair out of your face.

- super casually, too. can be mid-conversation, or he just catches a glimpse of you doing it across the room.

- “your mom wants a me to bring a largemouth bass for dinner tonight, can you feed the chickens please?” your explain as you secure your ponytail with a hairtie.

- he’s all sorts of distracted, obviously listening to your request but he can’t help but focus on the action.

- “yeah, for sure—totally,” he nods, and the minute u walk out the door he has to let out a large huff of breath.

- another thing that vvvv much turns him on is when u walk fresh out of the shower with only a towel on.

- like, i’m talking u can still see the droplets of water on your shoulders, and your hair is soaking to the touch.

- he’s a simple man i said.

- and what’s funny is, he always showers with you.

- so seeing you like that will happen 9/10 times after u shower.

- he looks pretty much identical to you, too. same sopping wet hair and towel around his waist.

- he’s cute with it though. like, ofc he stares at you, but he’s got the cutest smile & obvious flush across his cheeks.

- mumbles a soft, “you just look really pretty,” after you ask about it.

- …idk abt u but he’s getting it after that.

shane.

- there’s no hiding it.

- he’ll straight up tell you.

- honestly, i feel like every time he’s with you or he sees you, he’s always at least a little turned on.

- within reason of course.

- i mean, how can he not be?

- it’s just like, when you’re that in love, he’ll find you beautiful no matter what. and if you’re literally covered in dirt or soot from the mines head to toe, if you tell him ur horny he is not complaining 💀

- simply put, he’s always down.

- he’s very respectful, however. he knows if the time isn’t right.

- but anyways, when he’s rly horny, it’s not hard to figure it out.

- he makes so much more eye contact, and becomes like the most intense listener.

- i don’t want it to sound like he isn’t already a good listener, he’s not an asshole (for the most part <3)

- it’s not like he’s doing the bare minimum just to get in your pants. he becomes such an intent listener because he’s turned on from the way you talk.

- like he’s enchanted. he could listen to you forever. he genuinely wants you to continue.

- when ur lying in bed together before going to bed, casually recapping your day and he can’t help but think about how pretty you look while u innocently put lotion on.

- and then his thoughts wander. and then he’s thinking the other pretty sounds your voice makes.

- and once you finish, you ask a sweet, “so how was your day, handsome?”

- he’s all, “pretty boring. missed you a ton.”

- you’re too deep in your relationship to know his compliment is also a pickup line, and that his thumb rubbing your thigh isn’t him just showing affection.

- it’s only a matter of time before he’s looking over at you with the smallest smirk and glazed eyes.

- “you feeling okay? still got some energy left?”

- not subtle indeed.

sebastian.

- in the beginning of ur relationship, he was turned on by many things you did, but he’d wait until he had an actual excuse.

- let me explain,

- when you were getting ready for bed, and he was spending the night, he’d watch you delicately take off your jewelry and carefully put them away—instant turn on.

- but it wasn’t until u joined him in bed, gave him a couple kisses on the cheek, & hinted that u were in the mood yourself when he’d fold.

- like he’d wait until he had an “excuse” for some reason.

- as for now, when ur relationship is very committed and ur living under the same roof, he stopped overthinking as much.

- instead of watching your dainty fingers unclasp each necklace, it was his to help you.

- then a gentle press of his soft lips to the center of your neck, & all he had to do was listen to your soft laugh, before you turned around and kissed him deeper.

- when he’s horny, that’s absolutely what he does. it saves him from outright saying it, and from making you feel bad if you aren’t. a win win.

- for sebastian to blatantly tell you he wants to have sex right now—he’s gotta be DEPRIVED.

- even though he’s comfortable with you, and no matter how long he’s been with you, he’s just not that kind of person to outright ask.

- plus, he likes when you come onto him. it’s an ego booster.

- he just loves u in general, and the fact that he knows u love him.

- now just bc i stated he doesn’t like to ask, doesn’t mean he never will.

- it’s rare, but he’s been with you for years. he’s bound to suggest it at least once.

- and if that were the case, he’ll still be shy about it.

- he’s been thinking about you all day, even clingy enough to bring himself out to help you with work.

- he’s sorta like ur shadow the entire day, and for a guy that deeply appreciates his alone time, it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed by you.

- “what’s up, sebby? you’ve been really clingy today.” you giggle, leaning into his touch that wraps around your waist.

- you’ll get nothing but a hum and a shrug for now.

- and by the time your chores are wrapped up, the sun is long since set, and you’re all cleaned and full from dinner—is when you finally pry it out of him.

- “you’re just usually not like this,” you giggle, running your fingers through his hair after kissing his cheek.

- “can i not show my wife affection?” he dryly jokes back, causing you to roll your eyes.

- “okay, i don’t need the attitude. of course you can.” you tease, smiling when he wraps his arms a little tighter around you and pulls you in for a kiss.

- “you just look extra beautiful today, and i wanna do something about it.” he all but shrugs, his voice low and quiet between his lips pressing against yours.

- “like what?”

- “why don’t you let me show you?”

alex.

- pfft.

- he’ll tell you.

- he’ll actually make it known to whoever’s near. he has zero shame.

- he always gets rly horny whenever ur out in public together, like at dinner w friends, or at town gatherings.

- it’s definitely because he gets to see you all dressed up, spritzed with perfume and makeup done.

- trust me, the sight of you in your loungewear still makes him a horny. a different kind of horny, tho. i’ll get to that in a minute.

- but there’s something so satisfying abt showing up to an event with a fucking goddess by his side. you’re dressed to the nines and you’ve got his hand in yours.

- it’s like a silent bragging right that you fell in love with him, not anyone else.

- he’s a little possessive in that sense.

- when you guys haven’t seen each other in a couple hours, he’ll always come find you after a bit to check in.

- it’s so cute cus ur a little buzzed, and so is he.

- he’ll easily slot himself by your side, wrapping his arm around your waist and holding you close.

- just from the way your face immediately lights up, and a warm smile pulls at the corner of your cheeks is enough to turn him on.

- leans down to whisper in your ear, “when are you ready to head out? been dying to get this off of you,” while subtly tugging on the fabric hugging your hips.

- yeah, you’ll leave right after that��

- and as for when he sees you in your loungewear,

- he tends to be a bit more loving.

- there’s definitely a side of him that only you bring out. he’s lowkey one of those guys that becomes such a softie when he’s alone with you.

- likes to hold u, or even be held if i may be so bold.

- so when he’s feeling particularly affectionate, mumbling abt how much he loves you and such, it tends to lead into a session or two.

elliott.

- he’s just beyond enamored by you and everything you do.

- he’s similar to shane in the sense that, no matter what he’ll always find you beautiful, and sexy.

- he’s the kind of guy who gets his own satisfaction by giving you what you want. so if ur horny, and you wanna have sex, well so is he.

- but for elliott, it’s different.

- it’s not so much as being horny and looking to just fuck,

- it’s him being in love with you, and wanting to make love to you, y’know?

- so when he’s horny, it’s usually when he gets his alone time with you.

- after you’ve finished work for the day, already showered, & he’s decided to wrap up his own work, is when you two can finally relax together.

- “you were out there for a while. busy day?” he asks curiously, silently patting his knee for you to prop your foot up.

- “ah, yeah, y’know, most of my crops needed to be harvested today and i had to run to pierre’s to plant some more.” you sigh, leaning back and indulging in his affection.

- it’s gonna sound a little weird, i know, but i feel like he silently loves when you’re a little sore.

- no, not because you’re in pain, but because he just loves the excuse to soothe you.

- he loves rubbing your shoulders and back, rubbing your feet when you’re tired while you tell him about your day.

- it’s usually then when he becomes infatuated, and all he wants to do is hold you and kiss you all over.

- so after some back and forth, talking about whatever news came up over the few hours you’ve been apart, is when he’s the most in love.

- there’s never really a verbal agreement, you two usually just feel it at the same time, which is when you lean in and it gets a bit heated.

- he can’t possibly pick one single thing you do that makes him hornier then another. it’s everything you do.

[bethanythebogwitch]

Wet Beast Wednesday: largemouth bass

It's bass season, y'all, and this week's Wet Beast Wednesday will teach you all about the angler's favorite fish. These predatory sunfish have become one of the most popular fish for catching due to the fight they put up. Unfortunately, this popularity had led to them being introduced out of their range and becoming an invasive species in many places.

(Image: a largemouth bass from the side. It is a medium-sized fish with a long and thick body that is various shades of green. The mouth is very large and extends behind the eyes. The lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw. There is a jagged black stripe going down the side. End ID)

The largemouth bass is scientifically named Micropterus nigricans, but many sources call it Micropterus salmoides. For a long time, largemouth bass and the Florida bass were classified as the same species under Micropterus salmoides. In 2022, genetic testing concluded that they were separate species. The Florida bass kept the old name while the largemouth bass was renamed to Micropterus nigricans. Largemouth bass are members of the sunfish family Centrarchidae, but not all bass are. Bass is a non-taxonomic term that refers to a bunch of distantly related fish. The Centrarchid basses are called black basses and the largemouth is the largest of them, with an average length of 30.5 to 65.5 (12 to 24 in) long and weight of 5.4 kg (12 lbs). The largest individual on record was 75 cm (29.5 in) and estimated to weigh 11.5 kg (25 lbs). They are longer and thicker than the stereotypical sunfish (such as a bluegill) with a large mouth. Like many fish, the mouth is extendable and can get even larger when fully extended. The largemouth bass can be distinguished from the closely-related smallmouth bass by the mouth. In largemouth bass, the back of the mouth extends behind the eye, while in smallmouth bass it does not.

(Image: a largemouth bass with its mouth held open by someone's thumb. The bones of the mouth extend outward and stretch out the skin to form a tubular shape through which the gills are visible. End ID)

Largemouth bass are native to freshwater habitats of eastern and central North America from southern Canada to northern Mexico. They prefer lakes with plenty of vegetation, but can also be found in rivers. They are voracious predators who will eat just about anything they can fit in their mouths, though smaller fish and crayfish make up the bulk of their diet. They have been known to try to eat food over half their body length in size. Their large and extendable mouths allow for very efficient suction feeding. By quickly opening their mouths, the fish create a vacuum that sucks water and prey in. The mouth open upward, making the bass more efficient at hunting prey that is above them. The best defense against a largemouth bass is hiding in shelter like plants. Bass living in very weedy lakes have been observed to grow slower due to having more trouble finding food. In the reverse of that, largemouth bass living in ponds with little to know cover have been known to deplete small fish populations and cause ecological collapse. Largemouth bass primarily hunt by sight and perform poorly in murky water. While young largemouth bass are prey to a number of species, adults are typically apex predators, though they are vulnerable to predation by bald eagles. They are territorial and typically maintain a small area they use as hunting grounds.

(Video: a largemouth bass biting a lure, played in normal speed and then in slow motion. This shows how the fish opens its mouth to create suction and pull the lure in. The whole thing takes less than a second. End ID)

Largemouth bass mate in spring, with water temperature and day length seeming to be the main triggering factors. Males will make circular nests by fanning away debris to create a depression. They typically do not make nests within 3.6 m (12 ft) of each other. Nests are made in shallow water, usually no more than 1.2 m (4 ft) deep and they prefer sand and gravel to mud and rock and will prioritize areas with come sore of cover. Males will attract females by swimming around the nest. If a female is interested, they will swim around the nest together. They place themselves belly to belly over the nest and release sperm and eggs at the same time from their cloacae (their bassholes, if you will). The female then leaves and the male will remain to guard the eggs, typically patrolling a perimeter of 1.8 m (6 ft) around it, but coming closer in water with worse visibility. Females can lay up to 7,000 eggs per pound of body mass, with clutches of 80,000 eggs being reported. Predation is a major source of egg loss, with sunfish in particular enjoying them. Eggs hatch in 2-10 days (longer in cold water) and remain in the nest as fry. They rely on yolk for the first few days to a week before switching to a diet of zooplankton. Fry will remain in the nest for up to a couple weeks before dispersing. At this point, the male will abandon the nest. The majority of fry will not reach adulthood. Most bass will reach sexual maturity at age 1. They can live for quite a while, with an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years. The oldest one on record reached 23.

Image: a juvenile largemouth bass held in someone's hand. It is a smaller and slightly skinnier version of an adult. End ID)

Largemouth bass are classified as least concern by the IUCN, meaning they are not in danger of extinction. They are notable for being very popular amongst anglers due to putting up a good fight and being edible. This has led to a common practice of raising bass in captivity and releasing them into lakes as juveniles or adults to keep the lakes stocked. They have also been introduced to lakes outside of their native range to provide for anglers. Because of this, largemouth bass have become an invasive species throughout large parts of the world including southern Europe, southern Africa, China, South America, and various islands. Largemouth bass can now be found on every continent except mainland Australia and Antarctica. Their voracious and diverse eating habits let them out eat and out compete native fish species. Control measures include banning the introduction of bass and encouraging removal, but high demand from anglers and the fish's skill at survival means getting rid of them is an uphill battle.

(Image: a woman holding an exceptionally large largemouth bass with one hand at the tail and one in the mouth. End ID)

[undead-merman]

Mermen who present to fish to lone fishermen out on the waters when they are all by themselves as a courting ritual.

It's a hot summer day and the sun is beaming down on you in your tiny flat top boat. Your skin was heated to an uncomfortable degree and the only thing saving you was your years out in weather like this and the sweat dripping down our body. You adjusted your cap as the line hit the water and tried to squint away the brightness.

You look away from the glimmering water and see that you have a small ring of sweat around you on the plastic flooring. Your shirt was sticking to your skin. You can't imagine how you smell right now. As you stare at the patterns of perspiration, you hear a splash. Thinking it's a fish, your eyes dart back up and you ready your reel. Instead of a prize catch, you see a pair of dark eyes staring back at you.

It smiles at you, fins perking up as a matching tail waves behind. When hearing all about the tales of Mers and sirens you expected bright colors, bioluminescence, unnatural beauty as the folklore presented them to be. Instead, there was a masculine man with woody colored hair and dark pupil filled eyes. His tail and even skin was colored almost exactly like a Largemouth Bass, even down to the patterns.

It was making odd clicks and squeals that you could not understand, but it seemed excited based on its body language and that smile going from ear to ear. You kneel down and stare at eye level before fishing out your phone.

He dives. You curse yourself for being too slow when suddenly the surface tension breeches again and the biggest, fattest Walleye was flung onto the boat. You nearly lost your balance as the boat shook, your arms flail until the boat finally stabilizes. It squeals and its tail swishes more violently in the water, roaring up foam as it looks at you and points to the fish.

When you prod at the fish, it flaps its thick body as the Mer's noises get louder still until you pick up the fish with a grunt. The excited creature lashes the water to foam and throws itself on the boat before pulling you into a hug. You are crushed against his wet skin as you are forced to fit against the curves of its body. It's face nuzzles into your neck as you spread your body out to prevent the watercraft from capsizing.

[tyrantisterror]

No Small Feat Art Pt. 6 - Chaos at the Menagerie

By request, I’m gonna show off some of the artwork for No Small Feat, a Midgaheim story my friends and I told through the TTRPG system Fabula Ultima. I drew a lot of characters and monsters for it, and my friends - in particular, @dragonzzilla, @scatha5, and @dinosaurana - helped line and color them so we’d have cute little sprites to use on our online battlemaps, which really helped sell the whole “we’re playing an oldschool turn based RPG” vibe that Fabula Ultima’s system is going for.

In this part, we’re gonna look at the many NPCs introduced in the campaign’s fourth arc, Chaos at the Menagerie!

All the way from session 0, my player characters had heard rumors of a fabulous menagerie of arcane beasts kept by Sir Peter Hammerschmidt, a merchant who possessed so much wealth and influence that he was knighted and made part of the nobility for it. Some of my players, being nonhuman (or transformed into nonhumans at any rate), were almost poached for the menagerie, in fact, so when they finally got to the town of Sumerlie, they had some idea of what they were getting into when asking Peter whether or not he had a crown jewel in his possession too.

They came on an auspicious day, as Peter was finally opening up his full menagerie for visitors from the creme de la creme of Engelsex, including Prince Huxley Monbatten, the eldest son of the previous king of Engelsex who would be the frontrunner in the competition to become the new king if the crown hadn't been destroyed. Peter was also assisted by Clara Saddel, his trusty chief maid and assistant, as well as Ranzacor, the wizard who designed all the magic safeguards meant to keep the menagerie safe and secure.

The first floor of the menagerie did contain several arcane beasts, but most weren't particularly noteworthy as menageries in Midgaheim go - a couple designer griffins (very trendy, but everyone rich enough to have a menagerie can afford them), some drats (cat/puk dragon hybrids that are heavy on the feline and light on the dragon), flederwyrms (bat/lizard chimeras), one very ill-looking bonnacon (fire breathing and/or shitting oxen), a hoogah (related to dragons but far less vicious), a grotesque (arcane agamid lizards that superficially resemble dragons as a defense mechanism), a hunkypunky (big nasty-tempered arcane tegu lizards), an amphibaena (arcane serpents that are born as conjoined twins), and some sprinting basilisks. Impressive to commoners, sure, but nowhere near the show Peter promised.

But then, in the center of the first floor, there was the first true wonder: a truly wild catoblepas, one that had never been domesticated and subjected to years of selective breeding for docility by human beings. Enormous and magnificent, it was a taste of the wonders that lay below.

While the cockatrices nearby, with their quick two-legged sprinting and devious minds, were a preview of how it would go wrong.

The second floor contained far more dangerous beasts. They spanned different countries, from a knucker wyrm with hydra syndrome from Mediterra to a waterhorse from Celpict. There was a bonafide Chimaera, which Peter had been assured was made to be a perfect replica of the first Chimaera created by Typhon and Echidna in the times of antiquity, and a largemouth wyvern dragon with talons capable of crushing a man in their grip.

But perhaps most telling on this floor were a trio of beasts denied their purpose: a gorgon whose eyes had been gouged out to deny her the ability to turn men to stone, a unicorn whose horn was shattered in its capture, and a Questing Beast - a creature whose entire existence is built on being impossible to catch and imprison - that was born in captivity and never knew life outside the menagerie walls.

The third floor had fewer residents, but for good reason, as it held not only the most valuable creatures, but the most deadly as well. There was an Afanc, an enormous crocodile whose mastery of water magic allows it to create deadly sea storms and floods. There was the Ox Dragon, an enormous and powerful greater drake with a notorious temper. There was a peluda, a lesser drake whose armored hide was covered in thick, sharp spikes.

But they weren't the deadliest beasts in the menagerie.

The most valuable creatures imprisoned in Hammerschmidt's menagerie were, oddly enough, local finds - tatzelwyrms, specifically, a variety of two-legged dragon that normally doesn't get particularly large by dragon standards. The clever tatzelwyrms that lived in the first paddock of the third floor illustrated this well, with each being roughly the size of a wolf. But there were a few exceptions, and one of them was the aptly named Terror Tatzelwyrm, a fifty-foot long dragon with powerful jaws and an astounding running speed for its size. One such tatzelwyrm was a local celebrity in Sumerlie, and Peter had caught the creature in a moment of weakness - namely, sleeping in her den over a nest full of eggs that she had been guarding for weeks without finding food for herself. He caught her and imprisoned her while she was too exhausted to fight back, and sold her eggs to make the funds to get the rest of his prized specimens.

The Terror Tatzelwyrm was, mechanically speaking, the Villain of this arc, though like some of the previous Villains, she was far from unsympathetic.

I imagine by now you've figured out the "joke" of this arc. It's Jurassic Park. Which, of course, is not a fairy tale, but listen, we had to make sure 100 monsters appeared somehow, and isn't Jurassic Park a modern day fairy tale in its own right? A rich merchant, believing his wealth gives him power over nature itself, employs the best wizards he can find to bring impossible nightmare monsters to life so he can show them off as prized possessions, only for the monsters to break free and tear him to pieces. There's a nice tight little moral in there, tell it to your kids!

Gonna post the sprites in a followup since tumblr has an image limit per post.

[prvtocol]

@badtrigger : ❛ who taught you how to do that? ❜ // santi, fcnd | &. 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. ᠂ ⚘ ˚

The tall aspen trees offer the duo respite from the mid-morning sun and aid in their endeavor, the shade reducing their visibility to the fish swimming in the river’s gentle current. Back on North Rook, fishing was an activity Santiago would invite Brianne on with hopes of catching something worthy to cook together for dinner. With hands that never held a fishing rod before, she recalls standing on the banks of that jungle river, clueless and looking at her big pirate escort for direction on what to due after casting the lure. It took more than several trips until she caught a fish worthy of putting on their dinner plate. 

     Now older hands know what to do. Casting the first line, she moves the lure through the current, her hold assured that when she catches a good-sized largemouth bass before the more-experienced Highwaymen enforcer, he throws her a mildly curious look. 

❛ who taught you how to do that? ❜ 

     The question, posed after Brianne unhooks the fish and drops it into the bucket, turns her about. Her head cants, offering him back a look of stretched bemusement, a smile already taking her lips. “You did. You taught me how to fish and I remembered.” The memories of which unintentionally sober her smile and lower her voice before continuing. “I remembered everything.” 

     The nuclear winter forced everyone to live more in their mind when the body was deprived of a reality of any substance. Brianne spent her time in the bunker and after milling through her good memories, those memories of being together, that it almost makes her current existence at his side feel unreal. 

     Breath catches with thoughts she should turn inward if only her heart didn’t ache to say them. “You taught me so much on my visits to Rook.” Unable to look at him, an unfair awkwardness thrown into their reacquaintance, her sight turns downward, inspecting her now empty hook. Her smile remains, but turns more thoughtful. “And maybe my locations weren’t the tropics anymore, but it all helped me survive. Every memory of you did.”  

[streamoflife]

After some practice, I finally learned how to catch fish! 😭

That's my first Largemouth Bass right there and wow there's a shy fish called Midnight Carp that's only comfortable at night lol. Cute. Too bad I have to wait until spring to catch Flounder for the raccoon. 😞

[moeblob]

You know what. Since I really can't spend my entire life drawing every fishing misfortune for Asmodeus♡ I think I'll tell you all some key points. To truly emphasize what I mean with bad RNG.

In Spring, 2 days in a row were raining. I fished nearly all of both days and failed to get a catfish. The next day I was able to buy a catfish from the traveling salesperson (for 1000g). Two days after buying the catfish for the community center, Linus sent me a letter saying thanks for being nice.... and gave me a catfish. Thanks.

Out of the requests I have had for fishing, I have to emphasize the fact Maru's request was honestly so aggressive it made me debate doing it. But. I had to. For the affection and money.

That is the most aggressive fish needing I have ever seen.

Spring 18 (one of the rainy days) I got a dinosaur egg from a treasure chest while fishing. I had no coop at the time. I still don't have a big coop. I cannot hatch the dino egg I caught in the rain over a month ago. It's just chilling in a storage chest in my house.

I had about a week without requests, figured I would just get fishing when they came back, and opted to upgrade my pick axe in the mean time. So, while fishing while the pick axe is upgrading, I figured MAY AS WELL EAT MY THREE CAVE CARROTS since what else am I spending stamina on.

The pick axe is completed! I see a new request! Sebastian wants a cave carrot. I'm going to commit murder. So I go to the mines and spend forever in there, barely getting home before I pass out in game. The next day I'm on my way BACK to the mines to do my best to get a cave carrot for Sebastian and pause in front of Pierre's.... because there's a new request. I know it. I know what it is. I look and yup! "I need a largemouth bass". I sigh and accept it for the next day. I fail the cave carrot quest which further plummets me into Town Fisher status. And after Sebastian's request expired, while I had Clint's active for the largemouth bass, Willy posts a request for "need to keep the fishing scene alive! please catch two largemouth bass". Both large mouth bass obtained + one handed over to Clint...

I sold a lot of fish to Willy over the course of the file and Elliott has since informed me that the anchovy he bought "had a unique taste. not sure where you got it." SIR FROM THE WATERS BY YOUR SHACK. SQUARE UP BUDDY.

(Harvey and Penny have also commented on my mediocre fish they bought from Willy. As if this is my fault they go for the low quality and NOT the iridium fish I've sold to him. Like this is MY FARMER'S FAULT that they don't know how to buy quality fish.)

It's not even fall yet and Asmo is fishing level 8. Still no big coop or barn but there has been a house upgrade recently. And Asmo bought a fish pond for his farm because may as well own up to being the town fisherman (he hates it here, he wants Pelican Town to adore him and it's now his life goal to make them all love him out of petty spite).

It's honestly been the funniest bad RNG I have ever experienced.

The one game file I make without a fish-named farmer. And this is what happens. Designated town fisher.

"Surely you don't HAVE to do all the fishing requests. You know this right?" Yeah but how else am I gonna make the town need my dumbass farmer if they don't need anything but fish! How will I make the town actually appreciate his talents if the only talent he has is fishing!

Also somehow I still don't have any rings on Asmo. Like I usually get a glow ring or something while going down the mines but I am at level 30 and there have been zero rings obtained. I think I have to actually go do the night fishing bundle to get a glow ring WHICH IS HILARIOUSLY .... fishing. This is truly the only logical solution for the file so I shoulda seen it coming. Gotta wait for Fall though in order to complete that bundle.

[beigepants]

how to end friendships:

> Friend needs largemouth bass for dinner at Jodi’s.

> Friend spends all day fishing in the mountains. At the last minute, I decide to go help.

> I say, “hey wouldn’t it be soo funny if I caught one on my first try”

> Friend says “if you did, I’d kms.”

> Proceed to catch a largemouth bass on my first try as prophesied.

> Bring it to friend, laughing at their pain. After I have my fun I try to give it to them.

> I press the wrong button and eat it in front of them.

> Cry

> Friend leaves to go play Fortnite

> forever alone

[thunder-opossum]

I once caught a largemouth bass out of a kayak, any fun fishing stories from you?

Hmm last summer I was trying out frogs for the first time in a while. I was asking my brother how it would feel when something hit it. Right then a big pike got it. And oh boy topwater lures are something special. It took me an extra few seconds to real up the slack and drag the pike through a bunch of lilly pads and reeds. Very dun fight, as well as my biggest northern!

But RIP to that frog because that thing took on water so fast after the pike tore it up.

Another funny thing is that I'm real good at catching sunnies, I plop my bobber in the water and a second later it's being dragged away! I also caught a massive sunfish on a spinner bait last summer.

I went fishing with my brother on a two person broken paddle boat once. The bugs loved us, the fish, not so much.

Also props to you for fishing out of a kayak bc I don't have the balance for that lol

[monster-genes]

Beast of Busco

Hello, it's Aidyn! I'm here to talk about Beast of Busco.

The Beast of Busco was said to be a large snapping turtle that weighed over 500 pounds. This large animal was first spotted in 1898, living in a seven acre lake near a farm located in Churubusco, Indiana. The farmer who saw it did tell others but decided to drop the matter.

In 1948 two local men went fishing at the lake. While there they claimed to have seen the large turtle. The owner of the land at the time also claimed to have seen it as well. He spent months trying to catch it. He went as far as draining the lake, still no luck.

Before the lake was drained over two hundred people came to see the beast. All two hundred people claimed to have seen the snapper come up and eat a duck in one bite. In honer of the first person seeing the turtle, the best was named Oscar.

Now let's talk about what kind of snapper "Oscar" was. To those who are not from the USA or don't know anything about turtles, there are three kinds of snapping turtles. The common snapping turtle, the suwannee alligator snapping turtle, and the alligator snapping turtle.

There was no he was a common snapper. Theses guys only weigh up to 45 pounds. So way too small. The suwannee snapper only get up to 198.4 pounds, still too small. Then there is the alligator snapper, who can get as big as 220 pounds in captivity. While in the wild, the largest was 249 pounds. Still small but much closer to 500+ pound Oscar.

So there is a high chance that Oscar was an alligator snapping turtle. Now we will talk about if an alligator snapping turtle could get that big. And how do animals get big? By eating! Alligator snapping turtles eat both animals and plants. They eat fish, small birds and anything else they can get a hold of. To keep a big turtle like that alive, you need big prey. Eating ducks isn't going to be enough.

Native fish to Indianian are, catfish, crappies, largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, sunfish, and walleye. Plenty of these fish get large enough to feed this big turtle. Sadly seven acres is too small for northern pike and muskies. Any other fish can and stay at a healthy population as well.

Now we need to talk about how long they can live. An alligator snapping turtle in the wild can live up to forty-five years in the wild. Though on average it's twenty-three years. So if we subtract 1949 with 1898, we would get 51. That would make Oscar over 51 years old, as he was already an adult when he was first seen. It takes them to eleven to three-teen years to become adults. The largest snapper caught was already six-teen years old.

So could the Beast of Busco exist? There is a chance that he did and moved lakes as most turtles do. Though I don't think he was over five hundred ponds. At lest three hundred pounds at max. After all people like to get a little crazy when they talk about something existing.

This is Aidyn and I'll see you guys on the next hunt!

[inthecityofgoodabode]

August 2024: Harvests & Fish

Last Sunday's harvest including an onion that was hiding from us:

Monday harvest:

Wednesday harvest:

Our first harvest of purple hulls:

Thursday harvest:

We had a fishing trip planned for Saturday so my queen went to pick up some live bait & the folks at the bait shop gave her these largemouth bass that another customer had caught:

The first fishing spot of the day:

A couple of shots of my queen on the opposite side of the pond at sunrise:

The smallest fish of the day & sadly a portent of things to come:

Another pond - the fish weren't biting here but it was a pretty spot:

After no luck in our county, we drove two counties northeast. That the first photo is of a water lily should tell you how the fishing went:

The water clarity was great but the fish weren't biting. Just ask this turtle:

The trip wasn't a loss. We got to be outdoors & had some fun catching fish even though we released them since they were so small. We also found some rocks for the garden:

And I brought home this water lily seed head:

[itsdetachable]

100% and in my experience younger/smaller fish tend to bite faster and fight with less...focus? I think I'd say? Than larger/older fish of the same species.

One example: I've caught younger carp that seem confused on how to fight when hooked. Meanwhile, every larger carp I've hooked has been a beast and fought with a very specific style, it's hard to explain. You feel the difference. They know what happened and they know what they're doing. ALSO a few years back the lake we go to had water levels so low we could not only see the bottom, but also the fish as they cruised around. I caught a carp that was cruising in one area, threw it back, the next day I cast in the same area and a carp was doing its hovering along the bottom. The SECOND it got within an inch of my corn-studded hook, it spun around and BOLTED in the other direction.

Second example: I have been unable to catch a large largemouth bass at this lake, despite one time having a bass sit literally two feet from the bank in full view and throwing everything I had at it. It moved after a shiny spinner bait but broke off when it got within a few inches of it. Meanwhile, a baby bass once snapped up the minnow I was using as live bait the second I dropped it in the water, near the bank, to let it breathe before I cast out/while closing the minnow bucket, and didn't struggle even when I lifted it out of the water. Like, the experience was the most confusing and confounding thing, the baby bass had no idea how to respond.

Fish aren't stupid, and tbh whatever your feelings om fish - I think that, if you're gonna be catching fish anyways, catch and release with proper handling is the best thing. It allows fish to get older, smarter, and pass on their genes.

(Don't be the asshats we saw one year reeling in a, literally, four inch baby bass and hooking it to use as livebait wtf)

[inboundremblog]

Where Is Okoboji, Iowa? Discover This Lakeside Gem

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Where Is Okoboji, Iowa? Being in Dickinson County near the border of Iowa on the northwest, Okoboji is not far from Minnesota. With only about 10,000 people, Okoboji has a special personality. Many come to Okoboji in summer for fun along the water, relaxing activities, and a peaceful, special atmosphere. Sometimes, people are surprised to hear Okoboji, Iowa, is unique without knowing where it lies. You can find out where the city stands, what it was like, its top sights, unique cultural spots, and how most people live.

Where Is Okoboji, Iowa: A Summary of History

Where Is Okoboji, Iowa? Indigenous Dakota Sioux people were living here before the area became Okoboji. Settlers from Europe began moving west in the mid-1800s, which created complications and eventually ended in conflict. A significant event that changed the area was the 1857 Spirit Lake Massacre, where Dakota warriors struck at settlers, and losses included over thirty lives. After the incident, the region experienced change, and today, people honor it at the Abbie Gardner Cabin, one of Arnolds Park's historical museums.

Okoboji was turning from a frontier village into a tourist destination in those years. Because of the railroads, many people from Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Minneapolis began to visit that town. With the arrival of hotels and boarding houses, the lake region became a favorite vacation destination by the early 1900s.

Demographics and Community

The latest U.S. census in 2020 listed Okoboji as having about 800 residents. Although the winter population may not look large, it grows a lot in the summer when seasonal residents and tourists come. Many retired people and second-home residents enjoy living in the city, and the median age here is roughly 60.

The majority of people identify as White, and others who belong to other racial or ethnic groups account for just a small part. The shops, casual restaurants, many festivals, and the idea that lakeside living is ideal bring people together in the area.

Major Attractions in Okoboji

Okoboji is wonderful, but it also has attractions for different kinds of people, such as families, couples, and solo tourists. People also come to Dickinson because of Arnolds Park Amusement Park, which dates to 1889. This amusement park has been here for decades, and "ovides" is a choice of over 20 popular rides, including the famous "Legend" wooden roller coaster. Besides the rides, the park provides everything from lake tours, arcade games, shopping, and being on the waterfront boardwalk.

Here, you can enjoy looking at antique boats, pictures, and art about the area's maritime history. Across from the hotel is the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, which focuses on Iowa music and holds live shows.

Eager people who study history will explore the story of United States banknotes at the Higgins Museum of National Bank Notes. The Dickinson County Nature Center offers many activities for people who love nature, such as hands-on experiences, walking paths, and spotting birds.

Outdoor Recreation and Activities

People enjoy recreating in Okoboji mainly because of the lakes and the long list of activities. Many docks, marinas, and businesses rent boats in the area. When the weather is pleasant, many people go jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, or paddleboarding.

Because of fishing's popularity, people come during the summer and cold winter periods of ice fishing. Fishing on the lakes, people often catch walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, perch and bluegill.

You will discover many biking and walking paths near the lakes, including the Iowa Great Lakes Trail. This trail offers gorgeous scenery and lets you visit several parks and natural areas. Golfers in the winter prefer going snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, and the Winter Games include trying ice bowling and enjoying several competitions.

The University of Okoboji: A Legendary Hoax

A main higOkoboji Okoboji's  "humor is "University "f Okoboji"—a fake school that started as a local joke. Even though it is not real, many people cherish the idea of the university. University of Okoboji items like T-shirts, mugs, and bumper stickers are familiar sights everywhere. Locals interact with the school's spirit through sports games, class reunions, and festivals.

The "university" has its own sports teams (for just the name), and campus activities are promoted at events throughout the year. Starting as a funny marketing idea, Okie Boy is now something Okoboji residents are proud and amused by.

Real Estate and Living in Okoboji

People considering living in Okoboji can find various choices in the local real estate market. Cozy cabins and cottages are next to smaller, older properties, and many modern amenity-rich condos and extravagant estates are nearby. In the summer, people like to look for lakefront homes which pushes prices up and makes it hard to find a house.

The schools in Okoboji are part of the Okoboji Community School District which covers the towns of Milford and Arnolds Park. Many people who do not work from home or prefer to retire often like living by a lake, since it’s still peaceful, has community access and the necessary local services close by.

Okoboji is in the Okoboji Community School District, which includes the towns of Milford and Arnolds Park. Remote workers, retirees, and seasonal residents have been interested in living near lakes because they still provide quiet nature and access to neighbors and essential facilities.

During the busiest months, shops and restaurants, tiny boutiques, antique stores, and ice cream parlors are easy to find along the streets. Local people in Okoboji notice the season slowing down, but they still find a winter version of the city that is as friendly as the summer version.

Driving to Okoboji

Okoboji is out of the way but can be reached from the larger you. If you're taking a plane, you can land at Sioux Falls Regional Airport (about two hours away) and rent a car. Spencer and Spirit Lake have regional airports for small and private chartered flights. Des Moines, Minneapolis, Omaha, or Sioux City are about 3 to 4 hours from Oit'sj, so it's an excellent choice for a weekend or long weekend trip.

Getting to different areas while there is easy. Most places can be reached within 10 to 15 minutes by car, and trolley or shuttle services usually operate during the summer to move people between big attractions, hotels, and camping sites.

Why Visit or Live in Okoboji?

Okoboji has all the advantages of a small town added to all the energy and fun of a resort city. Because of the beautiful surroundings, old tales, friendly people, and fun things to do all year, OkoIowa is a favorite spot for many you're here you're taking a quick trip or planning to settle, the arOkoboji's Okoboji's lakes give visitors one of the best lifestyle experiences in the Midwest.

If you say Okoboji, Iowa, where are you going? The region's lines. It's in the northwest corner of the state and is a lovely spot full of blue-water views, unforgettable moments, and influences from fictional schools. The combination of rest, fun activities, and community gives Okoboji a quality life—it's not just a location.

People come back every year because they realize what makes the city so charming. Even though Okoboji is big, it's full of personality and is one of the most enchanting places in Iowa.

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Where is Okoboji, Iowa? It's a charming lakeside city nestled along West Okoboji Lake offering scenic beauty.

[reelfishingadventures]

In this weeks Master Class Monday video, Conway Bowman shows how to catch largemouth bass in "bad neighborhoods," using sinking lines to get down to where bass may be hiding. Read More

[msbarrows]

*Unholy screeching sounds*

BEHOLD! The Largemouth Bass version of that mug!!!

It was my dad's mug. For decades, every year from lake open to shortly before fall moose hunting season my dad lived with his ladyfriend at her family's cottage. Until he got too old for it he'd go fishing most evenings and keep her freezer stocked with fillets so she could do a big fry-up when they had guests. Bass was one of the several fish that lake is good for.

After he died her son brought us a big box of all of the things he'd left at camp year-round, which included this mug. Doesn't get used much because that handle is annoying to try to navigate hot drinks with, but it's a keeper.

(Also it amuses me to no end that neither my dad nor I were big fans of actually eating lake fish, but we both enjoyed the going out and fishing part of it - for years whenever he'd start to make noises about how I should be the one cleaning my catch I'd point out that I was on a conservation tag, and just as happy to throw them back in. And of course the few times I did say I felt like finally learning, he'd get all 'no, I better do it' about it. Though I always watched, so at least I learned the process.)

"King Salmon" Salamander mug w/ fish tail handle (1991)

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[jils-things]

Since demi's thing is fishing, and sam is her ripe SAH malewife... sam having to learn how to properly clean and cook fresh fish is gonna be a mess 💀 (idk if she eats what she catches but i thought it'd be funnie) (oooh maybe goes to both his mother and/or willy for advice. Wants to impress his girl with epic swag cooking)

demi definitely cooks her fishes if she wants to :^) its primarily for profit but if shes craving for a nice cooked fish then heck let her cook one (⁠˘⁠⌣⁠˘⁠ ⁠) and shes capable of it

SAM WOULD DEFINITELY RUN TO HIS MOM FOR HELP like mom yoba please i need to look epicly swag in front of my hardworking wife how do you gut a fish YOUR LARGEMOUTH BASS RECIPE PLSSS AKSJDHFBFBDJJSSNNFNGK OR IF HES TOO EMBARRASSED HE'LL RUN TO WILLY INSTEAD 🔥🔥

otherwise he'll just buy fish from the market (fillet and gutted already) and he just does the frying 🔥🔥