For years the only fishing I was able to do was what I did on my own. I didn't know nuttin' and only learned whatever I did by mistake.
My friends husband loved fishin. My friend and my husband felt comfortable enough with us that we were able to start fishing together.
At first, I know he thought he was goin to "take me fishin" just to be nice. I would be just another woman that he would have to bait my hook and take my fish off etc. I wanted to be an asset to his fishing trips. I wanted to be the ONE person he would want to go with consistently, someone that would be a help to him and it be good for both of us.
The only thing I knew how to do was the boat stuff. I could help launch, drive, back a trailer, make sure the plug was in.. stuff like that.
But, the fishin part was something I didn't know much about, so while in the boat I would stake out the anchor job. It helped him because he was older and lets face it; It's harder to run up and down the boat setting the anchors by yourself.
So I would drop anchor and he'd run it out, then throw his out the back. I'd drag the boat til we were tight. If I say so myself, I could get us TIGHT. Then, when it was time to go, he'd pull his up and I'd pull in the front one. It made me feel good to be some help to him.
He taught me a BUNCH about fishing, and his fishing (mostly) was for crappie. We have since moved away from each other, but I got my name from him.
I hope he's fishing tonight and enjoying himself. I am thankful to have had that opportunity.
