my brothers and I arrived to Longview Lake the sun had just started rising. My
brothers and I went with the intent of catching big catfish and largemouth bass although, it was
my first time actually fishing with my brothers. My older brother told me I probably wouldn't
catch a fish my first time fishing with him but this is experience proved him wrong.
Stepping out of the car, the surprisingly warm weather approached me. I had been fishing
before, but this time different. After stretching from the long car ride, I figured it was time to
begin.
With the car unloaded, it was time for me to cast my first line to test my luck. As I picked
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By this time, I realized the waiting
game would take a little longer than expected.
There I was, staring over the wavy lake with healthy, green algae. While waiting I
notice how the geese swam in a group to keep themselves safe. I also saw how the
small red cardinals flew together to keep themselves safe. Though the temperature was
about medium, we could still taste the thick lake air. While looking around the lake’s
environment I found observing more than fishing. Although I was here to be fishing, I found
myself more caught up in a daydream. I actually found myself in too much of a daydream.
As I was observing the lake, I had looked back at my brother's old fishing pole and
there it was, shaking and shaking. At this moment I realized I had caught a fish but I
hadn't really caught a fish. I began to reel this huge fish in but he was a strong fighter.
Experienced fishermen know that a huge fish plus an inexperienced boy equals no
catch. While reeling the fish, I felt the tension on the line increasing. That was when I
heard a very light thump. At the time I felt the thump, I also felt absolutely