I lost the Summer

[ET Fish]

At least as far as fishing is concerned. Mom got sick the week after Mother’s Day. She passed on July 10. One month later, August 10, Dad passed. On October 6, my wife’s Dad passed. None were sudden, but still unexpected. Long hours sitting in hospitals, facilities, and with Dad in his home doesn’t leave any desire to fish. Or do anything, really. Other than a couple of half hearted trips, fishing has been nonexistent......until yesterday. I pulled myself out of my “funk”, put Probate aside, loaded my boat and bride, and hit the lake.
Water temps were 68-70, and we fished sunken brush in various spots, 15-28 feet deep. I was the king of the 9.5” Crappie, while my bride showed me how it’s done! She even added to her T.A.R.P. Collection with a good white crappie just over 14”! Most of the fish were just off the bottom, and various lures and colors were productive. She caught several fish on a Joker, and the TARP was on a green and black Stumpbug. We don’t remember how fish tastes, so 6 were invited home for dinner. I had forgotten how much fun our sport really is, and am looking forward to a return trip soon!



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[Slabprowler]

Sorry for all your loses! Very glad you was able to get out on the water again ! Congrats on a good day!

["D"]

Glad you both got to get out. Sure your parents would have been glad for you. God Bless.
Good luck if you get to deer hunt this year. I still am not sure where I am going to hunt. Did not renew the lease.

[SeaRay]

A well deserved break from a tough summer. 2008 was my year for losses, the worst being our wonderful daughter in law and mother of 2 sweet kids. But time heals to a degree so keep at it and give your selves a break every so often.

[DockShootinJack]

Sorry for your losses. You needed a trip to shake some of it off and breathe.

[crp4570]

prayers for you and yours. appreciate you sharing this post. congratulations on a healing time on the water. the lakes are often utilized by God as a soothing balm for our souls. great pics

[ET Fish]

Glad you both got to get out. Sure your parents would have been glad for you. God Bless.
Good luck if you get to deer hunt this year. I still am not sure where I am going to hunt. Did not renew the lease.

Through all of this, I inherited about 35 acres. I put a camera out, and have a few deer at times. I haven’t hunted yet, this year, but considering it after this forecasted cool down.

["G"]

Sorry for the losses...no matter what, none of us are ever really prepared for them. Just remember that its all part of the Lord's plan. Right now i think your on another plan...fishing...go every chance you get because...Its good for ya.

[trypman1]

Sorry for your losses, but life will go on, fishing is a good cure for most problems.

[tenncrappie]

Good post,good pix and good meat for the skillet. Maybe next post will hear a deer story. Good job.

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