I would like to start this report as to what I call a day on the lake making Memories. (Big Daddy refers to us as Striper heads) on this wonderful forum and this is probably very fitting.
So this is how the story begins. After receiving an invite to fish with Mr. Tom Blackburn, my lovely wife Jan D and myself, were only too happy to accept.
We discussed our game plan, and after weighing in on our thoughts, we knew that we would be approaching this day of fishing from two different distinct patterns. We both had been out on Friday and both did pretty well. I think Jan and I had 11 or 12, and Tom did pretty good as well.
First off Tom's pattern of fishing 70' to 90' of water and truly the more traditional pattern for this time of year. Secondly my pattern of fishing half way back in pockets fishing the 38' to 60' water. So the day will become a Captain and Co-Captain kind of sharing.
The day starts out with lots of laughs and a few early fish running Tom's pattern, and his spots as the Captain of this day. I then boated the first fish in 70' on the first drop, only didn't even have the sinker 4' down when a small striper hits on the drop. Then Jan D picks up a good fish in 90' with a 40' drop, we then make a move as we were hearing on the radio that it is showing signs of being tuff on the lake for many astute fishermen.
Arriving at the second location Tom makes the call to try a spot that he had left weeks ago, but in the true sharing spirit, he decides to try my pattern on his hole. Bam! we hit 2 nice fish in a short time, but the fish broke up quick.
We then move again and try some deeper water, but the fish were not cooperating where they were the day before. Tom then as the gracious person he is, says to me here take the trolling motor and you captain the boat. I thought this would be a good break for Tom, as you guides know sometimes its fun just to fish, and not have the added stress of running everyting. LOL
So we try the shallower approach and it is not long before Jan Jan is hooked up with a good fish, now this is funny!
Tom is up front and rod #3 takes off he does a great job of handling this fish, and as he is releasing it, I yell! fish on #4 he then throws the rod down and dives across the boat, but unfortunately we missed this one. I really got a kick out of watching Tom fly around and pop these fish.
By this time we are almost out of bait and get a call from fellow friend Flat crk Bob, he says do you need any bait, I just finished a trip, so luckily we meet up with him (Thanks Bob) and head up the lake for a while. Now here is the gem in this day, We collaborate the next spot and by now it is lunch time. Tom finds some fish over deep water and we have a couple of lines going off, and these are good fish! as Jan D puts another good fish in the boat, then another and another.
The fish quit and we try a little shallower and Bam another good fish!, and Tom has a real nice fish on, and then the fish strips him in the trees, but as fate would have it he expertly muscles this fish out and he wins!!!
I do not remember or care how many fish we boated, but it was enough I lost track!!! LOL
Folks I could have made this report short and sweet as we all usually do, but this was a Great day catching fish, and getting to know one another and Making Memories. This in my book is what life is all about, so with that said many thanks to Tom Blackburn for another great day on the water, in the life of fishermen. I hope I didn't bore you fine people, but sometimes a few words just won't do!!! This was a great day! of sun, and fun, caring and sharing, and a blessing from god, otherwise it would just be another fish story.
So many thanks to Mr. Tom Blackburn for a very memorable day on the water and building a friendship.
Sooooo Thanks again........Dan and Jan D.
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