Jimi you are supposed to tell us what flies you are using. Sgt Dan Gober USAF Vietnam Era ----- Original Message ----- From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 7:12 PM Subject: [VFB] Wow what a day....
> Well, I survived....... > We spent the day down at Brantly Lake, Theresa, Amanda myself and 2 of > Amanda's friends, Lisa and Terra. We canoed out to the dam area and fished > the rip rap a bit, then worked our way down to the channel area and > anchored. I baited the girls up with worms and bobbers and got them started. > I spent the time with a sinking line and various Walleye concoctions. I > hooked and landed 4 "Small" Walleye, 10 to 12 inchers and one nice one hit > hard but threw the hook befor I could get it in, maybe 20 + inches, maybe > only 16 but it fought harder than the others by at least 10 times. The best > part was that Terra caught her very first fish, a little 12" Largemouth > Bass. The grin on her face went all the way around. We got pictures of her > with it for her family, course I did have to hold it for her, she just could > not bring herself to touch it, let alone hold it. Lisa and Amanda lost a lot > of worms but didn't pull anything in. > The worst part of the trip was the wind came up very unexpectedly and we > had a long trip back to camp. I had to paddle my buns off agenst the wind > and waves while not letting on to the girls that it was a bit serious. We > did make it back to camp safely and everyone was none the wiser. However I > do plan to watch a bit more closely next time for weather changes. I can > tell you that hard paddling really isn't good for a bad back, ( Mine is > killing me right now). I plan on sitting and relaxing tonight with my meds > so I can be in some shape tomorrow for the MRI. > All in all it was a great day, the girls had a great time swimming and > fishing, Terra is still chattering about her "Bass". Dad caught a few > Walleye and Theresa got to relax by the water and just enjoy herself. We > hope to go chase the fish at least a couple of times a month from now on, > depending how everything else goes. The break was much needed and well > received, now I can get back to the jobs that need attention and keep the > memories fresh for next time. > > Have a good one my friends, and to those that have served to provide such a > day, I salute you with full Honors. > > Your friend, > Petty Officer James H. " Jimi" Genzling, US Coast Guard, ( Medically > Retired) > >
