Time very well spent

[Champ188]

After trying last fall but failing to connect, I was able to host OA member Big C and his young adult son Kip for a trip out of Shell Knob. All I can say is it was an incredibly enjoyable outing.

Big C is a new condo owner at Indian Point, and he and Kip have proven their fishing abilities many times in that area. Today, I wanted them to see more of the lake. We started on a bluff end topwater bite (thanks, BB) and caught more than a handful of fish, then moved on to other areas and tactics when the sun popped out and the wind came up. Ol' Ned produced well for us, along with a spinner bait and a Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craw rigged on a shaky head (thanks ranger185). Not sure how many we ended up with because this was as much of a sightseeing and instructional outing as anything, but it was enough to keep us suitably busy for 7 hours.

Fellow OA members, I'm here to tell you there are some very fine folks right here on this forum who are more than worth getting to know. Big C is a public servant and has been for nearly 30 years, putting his life on the line every day. He's getting near retirement and will be spending a lot more TR in the future. I'm looking forward to our next outing.

[96 CHAMP]

Sounds like you guys had a great time Champ,, I have no doubt you guys had one enjoyable outing and am sure if you put him in your boat he must be one heck of a guy, I imagine his son had quite the time also.They  could not have been with a better person to show him the area & make a new friend with!! Congrats to all of you.

[Nitro 750]

Thanks Champ, sounds like a great day on the lake.

[dtrs5kprs]

We have a great group of folks here. Glad to hear you had a good day.

[big c]

The pleasure was all ours! What a great day on the water. We were able to pick Jame's brain and learn more today about fishing table rock from him than you could imagine.  What a great guy and great guide. I am truly amazed by his knowledge and expertise. My son really soaked it up and commented numerous times how much ue learned today!!!!

Many thanks to all who all who share on this forum. If you jave an opportunity to spend time on the water with Champ188, do it!