Sunday's Catch

This is the first thing I caught on Sunday, an eel. They are quite messy and unpleasant to handle. (Next time, I'll bring some rubber gloves.)

I removed the hook from its mouth using my new pliers, and I released it back into the river.

The Catch of the Day

This is definitely the longest thing I ever caught. This eel, which is lying on its back in this shot, is well over two feet, maybe 27 inches. An exact measurement wasn't possible because it refused to stay still. After unhooking it, I threw the eel back.