A Perfectly Normal Day

[WestCentralFisher]

About a week ago, I came to this same lake and took my first skunk in a long time. I mentioned that on a thread here, and someone mentioned that reports when we get skunked are just as  important as when we do well.

I'm not certain I agree with that, but one type of fishing trip that tends to go undocumented are the perfectly normal ones, where you catch about the normal amount of fish at a regular spot, and the most exciting thing that happens is the beaver that startled you when it dramatically slapped it's tail. This is that kind of story.

Today, the smell of skunk didn't outlast the first cast. Fishing was easy, lots of good sized bluegill and redear, and the type of little bass that fall into the category of honorary panfish. Except, unlike the bluegill and redear the same size, they get released. I could keep them here, but my dad's phrase from when I was a little kid, "Bluegill are for eating, bass are just for sport" is one of those little ethics that have held through thick and thin. That the little bass all came from the hole next to the same log where I once caught an honest to goodness 4 pounder is more a footnote than anything. 

Anyway, I'm off to clean the bluegill and redear. I'll need to stop by the store to get some breading and Cajun seasoning, too. Overall, life isn't so bad. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

The skunk reply may have been me.   I believe those times are as important as the trophy catching,  and as the normal days.    I cherish all of the trips I get to take.   

I recently read a quote that I can only paraphrase.   "My grandfather says it's ok when I'm not reeling in fish, as it gives me time to hear the birds, watch the squirrels and feel the wind blow.  "

Your perfectly normal trip seems like one many would love, and we get to experience it through your writing.    

Beautiful fish, and I hope dinner was just as great. 

 

Thanks for the post. 

[WestCentralFisher]

1 hour ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

The skunk reply may have been me.   I believe those times are as important as the trophy catching,  and as the normal days.    I cherish all of the trips I get to take.   

I recently read a quote that I can only paraphrase.   "My grandfather says it's ok when I'm not reeling in fish, as it gives me time to hear the birds, watch the squirrels and feel the wind blow.  "

Your perfectly normal trip seems like one many would love, and we get to experience it through your writing.    

Beautiful fish, and I hope dinner was just as great. 

 

Thanks for the post. 

Thank you. And nicely put.