I Needed This

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08-09-2018, 02:55 PM
skeetbum

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I Needed This

Having heard that a few were being caught, I had to find out. Still to soon to be out by myself, my first mate Ernie was all too happy to be at the house early to get things ready and head out. Having dropped in and headed that way, we beat the sun to the fishing spot by a few minutes. A beautiful morning with light breezes to help keep the heat at bay. We went back to where I caught fish last year, not knowing what else to do.Most of the rods already rigged, we set up and began. A little garlic sauce was on todays menu, and it didn’t disappoint.

Wasn’t long and the first fish of the day came to visit, all 9” of him. A quick release and none the worst for wear. Wasn’t long and another rod started dancing. This one stayed deep and didn’t want to visit, a little patience and pressure and Ernie netted our first good one for the day. 14” and thick and dark, we were both excited to see what came next. So it went for the time we were there, never on fire but never bored. Plenty enough to keep us interested , the heat finally won and it was 10 o’clock and we called it done for today.

We kept 6 good ones and rest went free, I didn’t want to clean more than that. I learned that I will need a good first mate for a while longer, and that it doesn’t need to be two months before I go again. A very good trip with a very good friend, it just doesn’t get much better. I hope you enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed the day, and I hope you get out soon. Thanks for coming along and til next time......Skeet.
08-09-2018, 03:12 PM
jimp

:highfive
08-09-2018, 03:21 PM
KyTyer

Very nice.Don't get any better than fishing with good friends.
08-09-2018, 03:49 PM
D Johnson

Looked like a beautiful morning on the water. A light breeze sure helps with the heat this time of the year and I believe it helps with the fishing. I know for you it had to be good getting back on the water the fish just made it even better. Don
08-09-2018, 03:56 PM
Snagged again

Glad you got out Skeet,
Thanks for the report.
Pretty fish.
08-09-2018, 04:12 PM
Redge

Man, I am really glad you got to make a trip!
Thank you Ernie for making it happen!

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08-09-2018, 04:13 PM
jackie53

Great post. Take it easy not to fast.Don't over due it.Some nice ones.Was skeptical of the sauce!! Too many Gimmicks in our sport!! Crappie Ketching.
The Slab Sauce/G-sauce is for real!!Will not leave home without it!!No Promise of Tomorrow
08-09-2018, 05:01 PM
Speckanator

14" hog.... That alone was worth the trip
08-09-2018, 05:05 PM
sunshine

Good deal man! Ya'll are making me jealous.
08-09-2018, 05:31 PM
skeetbum

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Originally Posted by Speckanator

14" hog.... That alone was worth the trip

I told you that you were building a fire. So glad I got out but it took every bit of energy I could muster to get through the day, followed by a 2 1/2hr nap. It will be a while before I try it again, end longer before I go it alone. Thanks Micah.
08-09-2018, 08:00 PM
SpeckledSlab

Good post and catch. Glad Ernie was able to get you out for some aqua-therapy.
08-09-2018, 08:17 PM
StantheMan2567

Glad to see you are getting out. Fishing is therapeutic, proven fact in my book! Those are some pretty fish down there, I like the dark color. Hope to see more reports and pics soon!

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08-10-2018, 07:16 AM
up2specks

Thanks for sharing your successes/failures, Skeet, often the bad trips are held close to the chest. Being able to enjoy our passion is a prescription no professional need write. Glad your common sense was a factor in a great day of catching.
u2s

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08-10-2018, 07:46 AM
yobuck

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I told you that you were building a fire. So glad I got out but it took every bit of energy I could muster to get through the day, followed by a 2 1/2hr nap. It will be a while before I try it again, end longer before I go it alone. Thanks Micah.

Good for you getting out. Has your cardiologist mentioned getting back on the treadmill yet?
Sounds cruel, but be ready for it.
08-10-2018, 10:08 AM
skeetbum

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Originally Posted by yobuck

Good for you getting out. Has your cardiologist mentioned getting back on the treadmill yet?
Sounds cruel, but be ready for it.

I start cardio rehab the 21st and that is 3 times a week for 12 weeks. I know that I need the workout, I'm not who I was before and all I'm allowed to do is watch TV and chill. It's coming along but man it is slow. As fast as all my doctors reacted when I blew the whistle and got me taken care of, I say let em take their best shot. Been down before and will be back again. I appreciate everyone keeping up on my progress, it means a lot to me.
08-10-2018, 04:31 PM
Speck Detector

That's what I'm talk'in bout Skeet, had enough of these reports, need to self-medicaid some crappie fever & get after it!!....Great you got out into some fresh air & stretched some lines in the process:highfive
08-10-2018, 05:33 PM
yobuck

I never had the pleasure of knowing my fathers father, as he died at age 49.
My fathers brother died in 1955 at age 55.
My father died in 1961 at age 54.
All died with what was then known as hardening of the arteries.
I had the surgery 3 weeks before my 70th, now over 13 years ago.
I shot my first and only PA black bear 6 months later, and helped drag it out.
We need be thankfull to god for living in such a great country, and having dedicated doctors like Michael Debakey of Houston for being pioneers in this procedure.
08-10-2018, 06:37 PM
Speck Detector

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Originally Posted by Speck Detector

That's what I'm talk'in bout Skeet, had enough of these reports="CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE", need to self-medicaid some crappie fever & get after it!!....Great you got out into some fresh air & stretched some lines in the process:highfive

Suppose to read "CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE" after all these good reports...
08-10-2018, 07:33 PM
skeetbum

You're good Jeff, I knew what you meant. Like you said, I just had to go!!
08-10-2018, 09:22 PM
SpeckledSlab

The best results from rehab are achieved from the earliest efforts. Stay the course Skeet, you CAN do it.
08-11-2018, 04:40 AM
Conrod

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeetbum

Having heard that a few were being caught, I had to find out. Still to soon to be out by myself, my first mate Ernie was all too happy to be at the house early to get things ready and head out. Having dropped in and headed that way, we beat the sun to the fishing spot by a few minutes. A beautiful morning with light breezes to help keep the heat at bay. We went back to where I caught fish last year, not knowing what else to do.Most of the rods already rigged, we set up and began. A little garlic sauce was on todays menu, and it didn’t disappoint.

Wasn’t long and the first fish of the day came to visit, all 9” of him. A quick release and none the worst for wear. Wasn’t long and another rod started dancing. This one stayed deep and didn’t want to visit, a little patience and pressure and Ernie netted our first good one for the day. 14” and thick and dark, we were both excited to see what came next. So it went for the time we were there, never on fire but never bored. Plenty enough to keep us interested , the heat finally won and it was 10 o’clock and we called it done for today.

We kept 6 good ones and rest went free, I didn’t want to clean more than that. I learned that I will need a good first mate for a while longer, and that it doesn’t need to be two months before I go again. A very good trip with a very good friend, it just doesn’t get much better. I hope you enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed the day, and I hope you get out soon. Thanks for coming along and til next time......Skeet.

Glad someone is finding them!! Great day!!

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08-12-2018, 07:32 AM
Slimjim1

Glad that you got out, and had a good day. Just take your time and go easy. If you need another mate sometime,give a shout out.