The Classic Tale of Two Fish
Uncovering the boat, reorganizing and creating yet another system took a little longer than expected. I finally just threw the rods in the boat, strapped them down and took off to Jim Edgar Panther Creek. My goal today wasn't really to fish but was to get out to start the bigger motor and enjoy the fresh air.
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| Michael explaining how big his fish was and Heather didn't believe him |
With a Jeep full of baby stuff, backing down the ramp added an extra challenge. The boat hit the water and I was ready to test out the boat for the first time this year. The boat started without incident and soon it was idling around the lake. I felt comfortable with the way the boat sounded so naturally I was going to get some fishing in. Who wouldn't, right?
I grabbed a rattle trap and started hitting the shoreline. Nothing! I decided to switch to a chatter bait with a swim bait as a trailer. On the backside of a secondary point I casted about 10 feet from shore, when all of a sudden I felt something, a hit or a snag.
You've been there right? That moment you lift up on your line and you think you snagged a pile of weeds. That's about when you realize you got one on. That's how this fish was. Once I realized it was a fish, I noticed right away that this was a bigger fish. I leaned over the side of the boat, grabbed this 'biggin bass' by the lips, pulled it up, thanked God and let out a big Whooaa!
I can only describe this fish easily as the biggest bass I've ever caught. Ya, it was that big! I grabbed my rod thew my lure back in and caught another great fish, a nice 14 incher. I released him and tried a few other spots with no success.
After, I put the boat on the trailer and got home I couldn't wait to tell Heather and my mother-in-law about these fish. As I was telling them I knew they wouldn't believe me. WHY? No picture. I forgot my cell phone in the car, of course! Remember this was only supposed to be a boat ride, I wasn't planning on catching the biggest bass of my life.
After bragging about it to my brother and anyone else that would listen, the thought of not having a picture does bring up a little disappointment. The thing is I'll always have that memory and the feeling of catching the greatest fish of my life.
You've been there right? That moment you lift up on your line and you think you snagged a pile of weeds. That's about when you realize you got one on. That's how this fish was. Once I realized it was a fish, I noticed right away that this was a bigger fish. I leaned over the side of the boat, grabbed this 'biggin bass' by the lips, pulled it up, thanked God and let out a big Whooaa!
I can only describe this fish easily as the biggest bass I've ever caught. Ya, it was that big! I grabbed my rod thew my lure back in and caught another great fish, a nice 14 incher. I released him and tried a few other spots with no success.
After, I put the boat on the trailer and got home I couldn't wait to tell Heather and my mother-in-law about these fish. As I was telling them I knew they wouldn't believe me. WHY? No picture. I forgot my cell phone in the car, of course! Remember this was only supposed to be a boat ride, I wasn't planning on catching the biggest bass of my life.
After bragging about it to my brother and anyone else that would listen, the thought of not having a picture does bring up a little disappointment. The thing is I'll always have that memory and the feeling of catching the greatest fish of my life.
Have you ever caught a great fish and go to tell the tale, only to have people asking for the photos? Share your story with us!
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