Guess what, there's precisely zero reports of Covid-19 on Lake Whitney, Bosque County, Texas. No, not one. That in mind, I put some rods in the back of the rig and headed for water.
The dam spillway was churning, so I headed to the marina cleaning station. Perhaps there'd be piscine action off the still waters of the pier. And sure enough there was. A tug, hookset, and there it was, fish on, and a good one too.
I figured it was a catfish and sure enough it was. A decent fighter and all the more so for a light rod; had to tighten up the drag. Still, it was slow going until an off-chance cast from the side of the pier caught a rumble on the retrieve.
Snap that rod to! Then BOOM, what a fight. Line out, rod double, calisthenic action. What was this thing, some kind of shark? No, just a monstrous carp. Seriously, a good five minutes fight to bring her in. Thought the line'd snap, but it didn't, fortunately.
Then a boat turned up full of kids, parents and a guide. Great result, they'd been out on the lake to catch striper and had a good cooler full. The little guys were especially proud and excited, which I loved. Kids with a fish, one of the best things.
The guide, Clay, who's a jovial fellow, agreed, "Man, I just love it when kids get fish. They get to go free." Clay's a good man with a good setup, and when I told him I used Pat as a guide he said, " A fine guide and a fine man." I liked that, all true and then some.
Unlike, say, politicians, with the exception of Eva Peron and 45, who are loved by the people because they have the peoples' interests at heart.
As opposed to the ruling oligarchy's transnational, globalist elite, corrupt, asset-stripping, lying, pugnacious, venal, satanic get rich scheme masquerading as politics with you as the beneficiary.
Wake up and drive a stake through the heart of that beast.
Fish on,
LSP
8 comments:
Yes, kids and fish. I have many fond memories of fishing for trout and bluegill in the Sierra foothills as a young lad. During my early college days, I decided to get myself a decent rig. A Fenwick PLS65 and a Quick 220. Still have them. Sad to admit I can't remember the last time I got a line wet.
You're lucky to be able to fish all year. There is still ice on the lakes in Northern AZ.
I was vastly disappointed to learn, as I started to make a "spirited attempt" to keep kosher, that catfish is NOT a kosher fish.
I think fishing's a great sport, RHT, and loved seeing my boys get their first fish, "WE CAUGHT A FISH!" It was a big bass and big excitement all 'round.
It's slow going right now, LL, but still, it's going. There'll be great action in a month or so. Looking forward to that.
Well that's too bad, N! I like a tasty catfish now and again, fun to catch too.
Don't even get me started on missing bacon cheeseburgers! :P
Actually, I miss shellfish the most.
N, I applaud your sacrifice in pursuit of righteousness!
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