Smorgasbord 7-26

[Greg B.]

Well yesterday was a rough day.  My dad passed on Sunday and the funeral was at 10:00 am yesterday.  When I got home I realized I needed to keep myself busy to keep from thinking of him.  Then it hit me that if it had been dad, he probably would have gone fishing.  
 

I pulled the boat out of the barn at 5 and was on the water at 5:30.  Running electronics I was able to find a few pockets of fish stacked up over deep water, along bluff walls, and in the shade!  Trolled 1/8 oz jigs for a few hours and was rewarded am with a few really nice crappie, a few shorts, a channel cat, and several white bass.  The crappie and the cat came home for a smorgasbord dinner!  
 

all in all it was a nice evening for a night when I just wanted to feel something tugging on the line.  Largest crappie was just under 1.5 pounds and three more in the 1.2 range.  Made for a good dinner and really helped me out.  
 

good luck to you all.  

[Johnsfolly]

@Greg B. very sorry to hear about your loss. As you mentioned you went out and did what your dad would have done and caught a nice bunch of eaters for yourself and family. I'm sure that he would be proud. congrats on the nice fish and hang in there!

[Ham]

Man, I know it's tough to lose your Dad. It will get a little easier as time passes. I'm glad you had a successful trip. I hope the memories of your Dad are pleasant ones and that fishing helps you find comfort. 

[Greg B.]

So far fishing has helped.  We are camping on the river this weekend.  Losing dad and a tough, but he would have fished every day if he could.  I think about him often while I’m out there and I think he’s bringing the fish to me!!!

in any event, thanks for all the thoughts.  I’m gonna keep fishing.  

[Foghorn]

Probably watching over you saying "that's my son and he can really fish"!