jdmidwest Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Took a drive Friday to meet the best Boat Mechanic in MO. I had been having issues with my boat and thought my shade tree mechanics had dicked it up good. I needed a road trip to see new water and make new friends too. Wonderful drive on a beautiful Friday morning across the lead belt area with plenty of deer, turkeys, and a bald eagle. Arrived onsite at the boat shop and got the boat fixed up in short order. Then off to the lake to enjoy some fishing with one of the other members of this forum. A weak front had moved in on us and the fish were weakly attempting to feed, but we managed to catch some anyway. I enjoyed the time on the water and visiting with him and his family. Spent the night in town and fished the next morning by myself and then drove home, refreshed and relaxed. Thanks Wrench. nomolites, Bass Yakker, BilletHead and 10 others 12 1 "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysmallie Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, jdmidwest said: Thanks Wrench. If I had a boat that’s where I would take it. fishinwrench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Truly enjoyed hanging out with ya, and hope we can do it again sooner than later. The fish are biting a little better now. A buddy and I had a very respectable outing Sunday evening (4 better than average keepers and a bunch of shorts), and we didn't do anything any different than you and I did Friday. Johnsfolly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilletHead Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I like this, I like it bunch. Two of my friends become friends. OAF brought to us by Phil has made so many friends of us all. Yes a few enemies but that is nil compared to the friendships formed. I know my life has been enriched because of this place, BilletHead Daryk Campbell Sr, nomolites, Flysmallie and 6 others 9 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 12 hours ago, jdmidwest said: Took a drive Friday to meet the best Boat Mechanic in MO. I had been having issues with my boat and thought my shade tree mechanics had dicked it up good. I needed a road trip to see new water and make new friends too. Wonderful drive on a beautiful Friday morning across the lead belt area with plenty of deer, turkeys, and a bald eagle. Arrived onsite at the boat shop and got the boat fixed up in short order. Then off to the lake to enjoy some fishing with one of the other members of this forum. A weak front had moved in on us and the fish were weakly attempting to feed, but we managed to catch some anyway. I enjoyed the time on the water and visiting with him and his family. Spent the night in town and fished the next morning by myself and then drove home, refreshed and relaxed. Thanks Wrench. Congrats to you both for meeting up, getting your boat fixed and fishing with Wrench. As many have said, myself included that is one of the great benefits of this forum. 1 hour ago, BilletHead said: I like this, I like it bunch. Two of my friends become friends. OAF brought to us by Phil has made so many friends of us all. Yes a few enemies but that is nil compared to the friendships formed. I know my life has been enriched because of this place, BilletHead Marty - I agree. I know that I am a better fisherman through the relationships that I have formed while on this forum. I also feel like I am a better man as well. BilletHead, Daryk Campbell Sr, fishinwrench and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrapnel Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 How much in repairs do we need to rack up before we get a celebrity fishing trip? Daryk Campbell Sr and JestersHK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5bites Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 12 hours ago, fishinwrench said: Truly enjoyed hanging out with ya, and hope we can do it again sooner than later. You hear that? He hopes you tear up your boat again. slothman, Daryk Campbell Sr, Johnsfolly and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JestersHK Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Agree with what the others have stated, I've been a part of other forum environments, but this one will always be special. I too have met some truly remarkable and great people from this site. The knowledge that I have gained has made me a much better fisherman and person as well. Phil's done a truly great thing in bringing us altogether. Not too many other forms would I say hey let me go meet a total stranger at night, hop in his truck then ride around in a boat with him all weekend... Or say hey this stranger has kids, I have kids, let's get them together and go wander in a creek in the woods fishing with them... Gives me faith that there's still some good people in this world despite all the other daily crap and noise that's shoved in our faces every day called news. nomolites, BilletHead, slothman and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 5 hours ago, shrapnel said: How much in repairs do we need to rack up before we get a celebrity fishing trip? I would have to buy a boat first then tear it up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 6 hours ago, shrapnel said: How much in repairs do we need to rack up before we get a celebrity fishing trip? Y'all are bite killers. Everytime I go fishing with someone from here we practically get skunked. As long as there's plenty of beer and snacks though I'm pretty much up for it anytime. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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