First spent a good chunk of Thursday working on the likely world record brown trout.

Then it was fishing, bird watching and exploring on the confluence of the Kankakee and Des Plaines, including a rare early spotting of a black-legged kittiwake.

Then from 2 this morning until 7 tonight was spent fishing the Chicago Yachting Association Salmon Classic out of Monroe Harbor on a gorgeous day to be on the lakefront.

Here's hoping all enjoyed the day and will enjoy the weekend.