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Special Collection: Joseph L. Reed

A libguide focusing on material donated by Joseph L. Reed, a member of the community.

About the Fishing Gallery

Welcome

Joseph Reed was a great outdoorsman who was fond of fishing. The library hopes to carry on that fondness through collecting photos and stories of people who enjoy Florida fishing. Information about submitting photos is available below.

Our public photo gallery is available below. Enjoy!

Photo Gallery: Fish 'n Stories

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2022)

Eye Fishing!

Sometimes you don’t have to use a pole and a hook to fish. I went Eye fishing to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainsville. I caught the fish with a special apple 6 iPhone. Don’t tell anyone about my secret fishing trick to catch this many Koi fishes at one time.

 

Photo courtesy of Mike Sadler

Caught: May 2023

Species: Bass

Weight: 2.5 - 5.1 pounds

Photo courtesy of Eric Justice

Name of the person who caught the fish: Eric Justice
month and year the catch occurred: 9/24/20
fish species: Spotted Sea Trout
size: 36”
weight: 13lbs
other information: 3rd fish I caught on same pinfish.

Photo courtesy of Mike Sadler

Caught: May 2023

Species: Bass

Weight: 2.5 - 5.1 pounds

Photo courtesy of Mike Sadler

Caught: May 2023

Species: Bass

Weight: 2.5 - 5.1 pounds

Photo courtesy of Eric Justice

Name of person who caught the fish: Eric Justice
month and year the catch occurred: June 2022
fish species: Red Drum
size: 37”
weight: 22lbs
my fishing experience: My personal best caught on my lightest tackle, so much fun!

Photo courtesy of Mike Sadler

Caught: May 2023

Species: Bass

Weight: 2.5 - 5.1 pounds

Photo courtesy of Mike Sadler

month and year the catch occurred

9/2/2023

fish species

Bass

size

32"

weight

5lb 6lb