Pumpkins Panfish and Persimmons

Driving to VA this past weekend the usual mountain scenery was dotted with various sized signs with peoples names on them, mostly ones I didn’t recognize but two that I did. The underlying message conveyed by the new additions to the scenery is one reflected by the flashing banner found here on this website... that is to vote! Make an informed decision and get out and exercise that American privilege. Headed up to see the grand kids we were, and of course I had an Ultralight rod loaded for action. Hurricane Delta was fast on our heels and the scene on Saturday morning-
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Pouring rain! What like the 27th named storm this year or something? Well that’s ok I brought a couple pumpkins for the young uns to carve, never done this they had not so let’s get at it. Attachment 386584Attachment 386585Attachment 386586Attachment 386587
Typical girls they are but once one hand went in, it was guts out! Looked outside and yep, raining.
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Seriously, I own and brought a nice rain suit...and it’s called a rain suit for a reason, you don’t wear it in the sunshine. Attachment 386589Attachment 386590Attachment 386591Attachment 386592
Finally to the Panfish you say. The wind was swirling but when it started blowing towards the deep bank I knew it would be on like Donkey Kong. Last cast of the evening produced a slab Crappie...
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No board but that Croc shoe is a size 12. Monday morning, I am on Fall Break from work and finally some fishing weather. Attachment 386595Attachment 386596
Fall is here and the morning was awesome. Attachment 386597Attachment 386598
No great monsters or numbers were caught but I did find my intended quarry hungry and cooperative.
The Waximus from a board member here fooled many Gills and the Trout Magnet did well also. The last fish of the morning was photographed in front of this skinny tall tree with bright orange ripened fruit.
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Hence in the title, a beautiful stroke of color from our Creator.
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Be safe.


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fall run peaches you say ? :crazy:
KABOOM is the word
looks like fun , nice photos and read

Great pics and story. The fall colors are beautiful!
Bob

I have to give you credit, going out in that weather. I also have the rain gear but anymore it just sits in the closet. Can see you had a real good time. Thanks.

Pretty fish.....I must admit I no longer fish in the rain. Not seeing much color here yet on the tees.


Regards


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Nice post! Those kiddos sure do carve a fine pumpkin! That looks like a really fun place to fish and glad you got to wear the line a bit!

Nice bro

Nice write up and pictures !

Awesome pix. Looks like a good time.

Persimmons are quite tasty, when ripe. If you eat them too soon, they are very bitter.

Despite the rain, a very good trip. The girls sure looked pleased with their work.

you know i am all with the little one on the inside of a pumpkin , not hand friendly at all .....:Rofl

Neat post!
I really enjoyed it, esp that stroke of color.
Terrific kid pics, that one pic gutting the pumpkin says it all!!


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Thanks for sharing. Great pictures and story.

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Great story STM!