Serious Business: Fishing, What is YOUR approach?

Next to my grandkids saltwater fishing is my passion. Being a licensed Coast Guard charter boat captain I am able to introduce many people to saltwater fishing on Georgia's coastal waters. One of my memorable fishing experiences was when my grandson caught a bonnethead shark. He was only 7 at the time. This shark almost pulled him overboard. When I brought the shark on board the shark was as long as Sam was tall. The shark was released unharmed and Sam was all smiles. The length of the shark was about 4 ft.

I wonder ... your owner may just be trying to get rid of you ... Any neighbors she's quite friendly with?

Well, I think you need to go buy the boat so that you will have it when I get there. fishing is of utmost importance, you know

Are you sure 14 foot is large enough? Ours is 17. hmmmm decisions.

How many wives are going to INSIST that you go buy a boat? What a woman

Job situation seems to be stabilizing. I plan to procede with purchase of the 14' boat. As for it being big enough, ill just have to trim some off any fish that I catch that are bigger than that.

I'm gonna come visit you so watch out!!! Especially if you are catching fishies that huge

No boat yet, we were snowed in today. Maybe just a SMIDGE early. Besides, today St. Pattys day, mandatory drunk.

We went to Jackson Hole for some Guinness. Mandatory drinking at least is mandatory Also it's 65 out on our deck right now. Snow is melting rapidly!

Well, after tearful begging by my owner that I let her buy me the boat, we are doing it tomorrow morning. It will take about 3 weeks for the motor to get here. It is a Alumicraft fisherman 145 with center console and a 30 hp mercury 4 stroke engine. It includes a center console and a landau top. Sigh...I think im in love!

We did it! My owner paid with one of her "monopoly" checks. I asked the shop owner if it was ok if we paid in full, in advance.

I go to order the trailer hitch for my car tomorrow.

It is sad, but I have NO fishing equipment.

TIME TO SHOP!!!

Shopping? Did I hear shopping? Wish I could help you pick out what you need in your new toy!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! My owner even says congrats on that one. His toy is way old - not like your new boat. I think he's jealous! y

Doug needs a new boat? Maybe time for his "girl" to get back out on her street corner?

I'll tell Mathilda Peabody to get back to work . I like the old boat - he rows it just fine for me to fish. Silly men always wanting new toys.

wow you were in Jackson Hole and it was that warm I can believe you.. lets hope we get a wee bit more snow then raind.....oh yeahhhhh fishing time again...

Slainte

i went deep sea fishing once...that didn't go too well! used anchovies and squid for bait...i caught a couple of real winners! My bass was just barely big enough to fillet, and the other one was something very ugly, spiky and poisonous! thank god someone told me not to try to take it off the hook myself!! i don't even like fish anyways...they smell!

Another 10 days until I take delivery on on my new boat (The Dumpy). Having trainer hitch put on car Friday. Getting the wiring for lights done on Monday. 2 different places. This used to be easier. The dealer for the boat will take me out on shake down cruise and show me how to work the bells and whistles on it. Sure, there will be a manual for the fish finder, but REAL MEN dont read directions!

Good luck with your new boat maisky! May be you could get some pictures so we can see it. I am excited for you. WOO-HOO....

Slainte