Thread: Had to quit fishing today.

Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd

Nothing to it. Just got up at 2 AM, put the gear in the truck, drove 10 miles to pick up a friend who had stayed up til then drinking and backed out, drove back and picked up 1 who was ready but broke, stopped at convenience store for grub and drinks(Not counting what I had gotten the night before),put 60 dollars gas in truck and boat,drove 106 miles to the lake through some of the seediest parts of Memphis,paid the man 5 bucks and put in the boat, made a 30 minute run to a likely spot, fished all day out of the side of the boat without the trolling motor so I had to scull in a good wind with a heavy boat, kept jig poles filled with jigs and 2 bottles of nibbles(partner broke tip on 1 B&M, swarmed line on another), fished 4-5 hours, 30 minute trip back to landing,load boat, drive back home(stopping at Krystal for lunch on my dime), dropped off friend who naturally wanted half the fish and picked out the biggest ones in his half,went home unloaded boat and gear,filleted 47 crappie and 3 white bass,buried scraps, cleaned cooler, washed and bagged filets and put them up in the freezer. i am sure I left out a few things.

Just another relaxing day on the lake. Wish i could go again today!!

Dangit Gomer!!!! You fergot them thar skitters and bugs. Least you only had to clean your half!:D

Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd

Nothing to it. Just got up at 2 AM, put the gear in the truck, drove 10 miles to pick up a friend who had stayed up til then drinking and backed out, drove back and picked up 1 who was ready but broke, stopped at convenience store for grub and drinks(Not counting what I had gotten the night before),put 60 dollars gas in truck and boat,drove 106 miles to the lake through some of the seediest parts of Memphis,paid the man 5 bucks and put in the boat, made a 30 minute run to a likely spot, fished all day out of the side of the boat without the trolling motor so I had to scull in a good wind with a heavy boat, kept jig poles filled with jigs and 2 bottles of nibbles(partner broke tip on 1 B&M, swarmed line on another), fished 4-5 hours, 30 minute trip back to landing,load boat, drive back home(stopping at Krystal for lunch on my dime), dropped off friend who naturally wanted half the fish and picked out the biggest ones in his half,went home unloaded boat and gear,filleted 47 crappie and 3 white bass,buried scraps, cleaned cooler, washed and bagged filets and put them up in the freezer. i am sure I left out a few things.

Just another relaxing day on the lake. Wish i could go again today!!

WELL!!
If you ever take me fishing, I would hope you would clean my half of the fish. And don't forget I like Dr Peppers and green tea.:D
DP