• Just Fishin with SkeetBum

    As much as we may agree to disagree on things, it’s because I know we are cut from the same cloth. We’re both stubborn, strong willed, and when we go at something we do it with y’all of our hearts. He taught me a love for the outdoors, how to appreciate the musical pioneers(every car ride with him was a pop quiz to see if I remember who the artist was, and I have to say I was pretty good at giving the correct answer!), and he taught me the beauty of being still while keeping your eyes open, because you never know what you may see/learn in those moments of silence. So much of who I am as a woman today is because of him(even my sense of humor, which mom has a love/hate relationship with... I get scolded by her and he just laughs [emoji23]). He made sacrifices for the majority of my childhood to make sure that my mom, sister and I had a roof over our heads and food on the table. According to him we had some hard times, but I can tell you that 30 years later I remember a childhood filled with happiness, love, and a lot of laughter. I loved going fishing with him every chance I got, and can clearly remember seeing the pride in his eyes when I would out-fish him.

    I remember one time in particular on Lake Woodruff(I believe, Dad, correct me if I’m wrong) we went out fishing for the dumb ones(aka whatever would bite) and he was using all of the right methods he had learned while I was casting where ever I thought there might be a fish. He was telling me to cast in front of the boat(I always sat in the back by the prop, he sat up front to steer the trolling motor) because the fish wouldn’t be there after the boat went through. I did what typical 10/11 year olds do and said, “ Ok Daddy, but let me try this...” I remember when the first one hit he was silent, and when I reeled it in closer and he saw it was a bass I think he got more excited than I was! I ended up landing 2 good sized bass that day, and we ate good that night.

    I’ve got enough fishing stories with dad, from chasing the schoolies in the Deltona lakes to fighting Reds on the coast, and I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything. Thank you for teaching me the fun of listening to a 1 pound crappie destroy the ‘drag’ on a snoopy pole, and always bating my hook when we used crickets because I didn’t want them to jump on me. It’s only fitting that I put some of the lyrics to our song on this post.

    I say, 'Daddy loves you, baby' one more time
    She says, 'I know ... I think I've got a bite.
    And all this laughin', cryin', smilin',
    dyin' here inside's what I call, livin'
    And she thinks we’re just fishin' on the riverside
    Throwin' back what we could fry
    Drownin' worms and killin' time
    Nothin' too ambitious
    She ain't even thinkin' 'bout
    What's really goin' on right now
    But I guarantee this memory's a big'in

    Happy Father’s Day to my favorite fishing buddy, SkeetBum. I love you and can’t wait to see you and give you a hug tonight!

    Pics attached are of that famous first bass, both of us giving fishy kisses, a much younger Skeet cleaning fish, and the official Papa’s Fishing Fanclub





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    This article was originally published in forum thread: Just Fishin with SkeetBum started by BlueGillGirl View original post
    Comments 14 Comments
    1. BuckeyeCrappie's Avatar
      BuckeyeCrappie -
      Nice memories, thanks for sharing.
    1. drumking's Avatar
      drumking -
      Love it. Thanks for the write up.
    1. S10CHEVY's Avatar
      S10CHEVY -
      Thanks for sharing, a great story.
    1. "G"'s Avatar
      "G" -
      Great article
    1. Barnacle Bill's Avatar
      Barnacle Bill -
      Great post.
    1. Redge's Avatar
      Redge -
      Sweet memories!
      I can guess where you got the wordsmith thing from. Big grin.
      Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it immensely.
      I too thought he was just always old! LOL
      Sorry Skeet, opportunity knocks ya know.


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    1. "D"'s Avatar
      "D" -
      A wonderful tribute befitting a fine man. Happy father's day Tim.
    1. Ketchn's Avatar
      Ketchn -
      nice
    1. ET Fish's Avatar
      ET Fish -
      Great story!
    1. skeetbum's Avatar
      skeetbum -
      Appreciate it y’all. What can a daddy say but “that’s my girl”. It was a very good day.
    1. shipahoy41's Avatar
      shipahoy41 -
      All I can say is "Amen" and you have a wonderful dad.

      Mike
    1. Jamesdean's Avatar
      Jamesdean -
      Great Read, and the Love and appreciation you have of your dad comes through. Thanks for sharing with us...
    1. Slab's Avatar
      Slab -
      Thank you so much for sharing your dad story with us Jess.
    1. Special K's Avatar
      Special K -
      Tim, your legacy has made an awesome foothold for all of eternity. A great tribute from an grateful daughter to an awesome dad. Well done sir.
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