I can remember when I was young and dumb. Though I have to admit, this is the first time I've been referred to as an "old fellah." I'm not quite on social security yet.

Word to the wise: just because you outfished some average joe who happens to be older than you, does not in any way, shape, or form mean you will outfish me. For crappie? Absolutely you would, because I rarely pursue them these days. I wouldn't begin to think I could outfish a dedicated crappie fisherman for crappie. You would stomp me.

Which is why, if I can say this without seeming contentious, it's a little on the overconfident side for you to assume you, who admittedly only pursue bluegill two or three times a year when they're easy pickings, can outfish someone who has pursued bluegill as his main quarry for longer than you've been alive, and fishes for them dozens of times a year, in all kinds of conditions.


By the way, bottom-fishing is not remotely the best method for bluegill when they're bedding. If we ever get to have that tournament, I'll let you in on the secret as you're paying me in the winner's circle.