Any fishing reel drag brings both dogs on deck to investigate. Landing a fish causes great excitement for humans and canines alike

Early arrivals to the gathering. Some as early as 2 weeks before and of course Bill and Becky who spent a month as marina hosts

$Thanks to all who came to cheer Betty on for the Hontoon Island 10K Trail Run. She placed third overall for the women. Thank goodness for the showers; mud from her thighs down. \'Course the boat wasn\'t much better after 17 days of river exploration.$

$Saw these guys headed to lunch at the Swamp. Alma\'s Only, Safari and Skimmer$

$Betty\'s bass. Missed the slot by 1.5 inches. The fishing was tough this year.$

$Our second sighting pre gathering. Barb and Scot on Little Bit, hailing from Colorado. At this year\'s gathering out of state boats outnumbered Florida boats 12 to 9$