Workinman Loc: Bayou Pigeon

The lake of the 60's and 70's has come back it's a world class fishery now with world class small mouth as well.

hedgewm

Fishing in a pond. Hooked a catfish. He got stuck on something. Waded into the pond following the line. He was in a junk car in the pond. What did he do? He rolled the window up!

Worried for our children Loc: Massachusetts

Yeah. This is my second go around. I have an older daughter(20) that I raised as a single parent from the age of three when her mom (my first wife) was k**led by a drunk driver. I waited until I thought she was old enough before I started dating again.

Dad is as healthy as a horse and sharp as a tack, and you're right, I am lucky to have him, thank you for saying so. Keeping active, with a good diet you can live a very fruitful life. He's been a vegetarian since he was 27, still works out and runs about 3 miles a day.

In regards to you're grandchildren, you're a fortunate man, spoil them whenever you can!!

Worried for our children Loc: Massachusetts

Lol 👍👍👍

bahmer

So funny. fisher people

Workinman Loc: Bayou Pigeon

My wife and I do spoil them then send them home
:mrgreen: not really one of my favorite things to do with them is in early spring I pile them all into a trailer and head to the woods to hang syrup buckets we have a lot of fun and they enjoy taking some to school with vanilla ice cream and share with their class mates and tell them how they got it. Except for the youngest she starts school this year.

Worried for our children Loc: Massachusetts

That's awesome... I may have to steal that idea, and take a trip to Vermont! 👍

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Have I told you how much I admire you?

If not, let me say it here and now.

I greatly admire you, as should others.👍👍👍👏👏👏

Worried for our children Loc: Massachusetts

Thank you AuntiE, that is very kind of you to say. 😊


(it's like workinman said, it's about a role model and I could make an argument for having the very best)

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I would imagine it was also beneficial when receiving advice, during your time of single rearing, you knew the advice was based on real life experience. The whole been there, done that, and, in this case, am looking at the live, walking tee shirt.

Worried for our children Loc: Massachusetts

'Twas, however I'm not too sure that shirt fits me, thank you nonetheless.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

It is my opinion it is fitting just fine. She made a specific commitment concerning this summer. To my knowledge, she has kept to that commitment. Such, from her age, speaks well of the parenting she was given. 👍👏😊

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

I'm Here, Now !!
I Wasn't Trying To Be Dis-Respectful, Ma'am
But If I Were At The Forum All The Time,
I Wouldn't Have Time To Wet A Line.

BTW, I'm Going Trout Fishing Tomorrow In Southern Missouri
Maybe I'll Catch Those Browns That Continue To Elude Me

Worried for our children Loc: Massachusetts

As I have been reading, I just knew you were one of the good ones! 👍

BTW, great idea for a topic. I'd say good luck tomorrow but we both know it's about presentation, and I don't know if you'll be fly fishing, but if so, be sure to match the hatch and have a blast.

larry

Here is a fun poem for you to read while you are fishing.
L. TAYLOR, 4/5/13 life 37
FISHING MASTERS

“ KNOW WHAT I'M WISHING, I'D LIKE TO FIND A SPOT FOR FISHING,
ONE THAT'S HIDDEN SO IT'S HOT.” FRED SAID, “WELL, I KNOW A SPOT.”
I ASKED, “COULD WE VISIT TODAY, CAN YOU SHOW ME THE WAY?”
HE SAID, “WELL, IT'S OUT OF VIEW, I WOULD HAVE TO GO WITH YOU.”

I SAID, “GREAT, SHOW ME THE WAY, I'LL BUY LUNCH, IF THAT'S OK.”
HE SAID,” WELL NOW IT'S LATE, AND WE DON'T HAVE ANY BAIT”
NOT ONLY THAT BUT MY POLE, THE OTHER DAY I THINK WAS STOLE.
BUT I'LL GO WITH YOU ANYWAY, I CAN TAKE A NAP, I'M TIRED TODAY.”

SO, I GOT MAY LONG POLE AND BOX, MADE SURE I SET ALL THE LOCKS.
WE WENT ON BACK ROADS, AMONG THE EARLY SNAKES AND TOADS
WHEN WE GOT THERE ALL ALONE, I HAD NO SERVICE ON THE PHONE.
I TOLD FRED WE'RE IN A CRATER, FRED SAID HE WOULD BE MY BAITER.

HE WALKED AWAY TO A TREE, I TIED ON A HOOK NUMBER THREE.
“JOE WHY DON'T YOU TRY BY THAT ROCK.” AND WINKED HIS EYE.
“HERE I'LL BE YOUR BAITER.” AS I PUT ON MY BRAND NEW WADER.
OUT I WENT IN THE WATER PATCH, HOPING SOME FISH TO CATCH

I WALKED DEEPER A LITTLE WAY, THREW MY CAST AND LET IT LAY
IT FLOATED DOWN WITH THE FLOW, I TWITCHED THE LURE JUST SO.
I DID THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN, IT WAS STARTING TO BE A PAIN.
I ASKED FRED TO RE-BAIT MY HOOK, HE GAVE ME A SNEAKY LOOK

HE SAID,”I HAVE SOME SPECIAL BAIT, IT ALWAYS WORKS, JUST WAIT.”
I CAST THE LINE NEAR A TRUNK, LET IT SINK, AND HEARD A CLUNK
I SET THE HOOK WITH A JUMP, I THOUGHT I HAD CAUGHT A STUMP.
THE FISH FLIPPED OVER MY SHOULDER, I THOUGHT IT HIT A BOULDER,

I TURNED GRINNING TO FRED, HE WAS LYING THERE LOOKING DEAD.
THE FISH HAD KNOCKED HIM OUT, AND WAS FLAPPING ABOUT.
I RAN TO CHECK OUT OLD FRED, HE LOOKED AT ME AND SAID,
“THAT WAS QUITE A KICK, HOW DID YOU LEARN DO THAT TRICK?”

I SAID,”IT WAS THIS BIG OLD FISH, I HAD GOTTEN MY EARLY WISH.”
I THOUGHT I HAD CAUGHT A BEAST, WE WOULD HAVE A FEAST.
HE SAID, “YOU ARE SOME WISHER, AND FANCY MASTER FISHER.”
AS I TOOK OFF MY WADER, HE SAID, “BUT I'M THE MASTER BAITER.?


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