Lucky were those able to get out on the Concord River this afternoon. Conditions were near perfect. I launched at the Bedford Boat Launch which was as free of trash as I've ever seen it. Paddling along both sides of the river for a mile or so above and below Route 225 produced very little trash as well.
Since it was a weekday, there weren't nearly as many boats as would be found on a weekend. What boats there were, however, demonstrated the wide variety in watercraft types. Here the river is wide enough to allow power boats such as this one...
...and unpowered simple crafts such as this raft, perhaps waiting for Tom and Huck to return...
Another type of craft seen today was this Hobie Pro Angler with a Mirage propulsion system being pedaled (?) by Ryan who was enjoying a day of fishing on the river...
Ryan reported this set-up as being ideal for both the fresh and salt water fishing he does. His hands remain free for casting/reeling while he drives the boat with his feet. Today he caught 5 large mouth bass (one 3.5 lbs) and 2 good-sized chain pickerel. I think he mentioned having been on the water since 5 am.
Also seen on the river was a stand-up paddler and a stand-up water skier.
The very small haul of trash for today...
There were 8 recyclable containers (3 redeemable) and 4 pieces of misc. rubbish. YTD = 2672
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