47* and a 10mph wind when I left the house this morning. That kept me hiding from the wind and I wasn’t venturing far from the ramp. The fish weren’t committing like usual today, half of my fish came unbuttoned and a few acted nice. The dark
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We were slated for rain late morning so I got out as early as I could. Turned out I’d have a little over two hours before the drops began. I had a bunch of rods along but chose the little favorite of mine and never put it down for the rest
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I spent yesterday running errands and finishing up a couple of things. Hull numbers got put on and I was ready to go. Waited for the sun cuz the lights aren’t done yet and headed out. Planned to stay close just in case, but I think I could’ve
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After freezing yesterday, I had no ambition of repeating the process. Frost on the car just solidified my thought early today. Time went by, a few shows on TV, and I just couldn’t sit any more. Put some clothes on and went outside to find it
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I called Slimjim Friday night to see if he could get a kitchen pass. He must have been extra good this week cuz it didn’t take but a minute and we were making plans. He was at the house about 7 and we headed down the street to find the ramp
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Nothing everyone hasn’t heard about recently. In about seven out at eleven something. The Gar are still there, had a submarine boat side before he stole my roadrunner. Lighter colors went untouched. Lost a couple of bigs, as usual. Go get some!!
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Started not early enough with the mandatory Dunkin stop and and a grove back by the house to deliver some for the Queen. We got to the ramp and dropped in without incident and were setting rods within ten minutes. Slow would be the word for
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And found just that. Some of these are a repeat performance as they were found during BlueGillgirls and Guppy’s recent visit. I went back to the scene of the crime today. Just knowing where they were and the quality of the fish have been on
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Some of the charter members of my fan club were in town this week. I had to work so Mom got to spend lots of time with them and they all had a grand old time. I made plans to take my number one Guppy and the Bluegillgirl out before it got hot.
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We all hear about epic battles with a fish from time to time. I’m here to publicly state that I will never doubt what I hear about a fight that a fish has given. I’m going to keep it as short as I can. After a good day yesterday and no nap,
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Started my day by going to shoot some clays with Marion, something we both really enjoy. The overcast of the day made it easier on our eyes. Last time out, we shot in the afternoon and a few of the targets were staged with us facing west. We
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This retirement thing. If it’s like me on vacation, I can do this. Had to sneak back out today, and I had to make a stop at the boat mechanic. Didn’t put in til it was after 8 and the bite was slow. I got about and hour of good activity before
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A long story that I’ll cut down best I can. modifications to the boat have had me busy evenings and I’ll get em finished soon. I’ll be able to find bluegill beds when I’m done. So with everything changing on a daily basis I figured I better
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Having fished yesterday I still had the boat hooked up, and why waste an opportunity. Fished 3 hours and was done and home taking pictures by 10. Lots were caught on the long dipping rod and others on the 2lb rig. Big one on the ruler was just
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With the temps in the low 40’s, I had no desire to start at first light. After a sit down breakfast out with my Queen, I dropped in about 8 and eased down to spot #1. Turns out I could’ve had lunch before I started too. Nothing was moving,
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I’m gonna say up front that this will probably be long winded and picture heavy.
Haven’t fished with Phil for too long so today was the day to hit it. I had gotten two new UL 6’6” rods, put some Japanese nylon line on them both,
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