Was using a combination I tied a while back, sorta a "Wally Whacker", kinda like a Clouser with some added iridescent flash, and one of Amanda's Copper Leeches. Jimi
Jimi you are supposed to tell us what flies you are using. Sgt Dan Gober USAF Vietnam Era > 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) > >
