Hi Slakr!
It's good to hear from you!
I'm glad to hear that your family is coming along nicely.
I didn't do much on Easter Day, as my wife and boys are Jewish and could give a rip. But I took my boys fishing Easter Day and my eldest, Maxwell (14) caught a bass. My youngest, Simon (10) caught his lure in his jacket. That took a half an hour to remove.
It was fun, but having kids whipping around poles with hooks on the lures is scary. I didn't cast my reel but a few times as I was just watching them.
The funny thing is that the lake we fished in seemed quiet on fish, but was loaded with turtles looking to mate. We were so worried about catching a turtle. They were all over. Heads above water and cruising.
I'd like to catch a seal so you could make Kamiks for me. No seals in Charlotte, North Carolina, though. Alligator?