I should add that I'm not a first timer, as I have been fishing the canal for close to 20 years now.
What had me feeling real good about this time was that I had been dealing with a nagging health issue with my left leg, and I was starting to worry that I might not be able to fish again let alone this year.
Bottom line: although my leg isn't 100% I was able to fish comfortably and without any undue stress or strain on the leg.
Now my back is another story.... (not a problem or injury, just another story...)
