I used to think I was a pretty decent fisherman. I would buy my license every year, get out on the lake once or twice, catch my limit, and head for home. One day I ran into a neighbor of mine (who was known throughout the neighborhood as "Boss") coming back a fishing trip. His prize catch was a giant lake trout that well over 40 inches long. I asked him where he'd been fishing, and expected him to say that he'd spent the previous two weeks fishing in some obscure fishing paradise. To my absolute astonishment he nonchalantly said that he'd spend the evening at the locally stocked community pond two miles away.
That day I came to realize that I was just a little higher than the scum on the lake bed when it comes to angling skill. I've had the privilege of knowing and fishing with several anglers just as, if not more, gifted than Boss. My quest is to become one of them.
I own a decent spinning combo, a trashy casting combo, and one half-full Plano tackle box...that's about it. So for all you wannabe pros (like me), and for all those seasoned masters that want a good laugh, join in to follow my quest to reel in a monster rather than just watch home videos of it on YouTube. Feel free to make comments and give me advice, and I'll post what works and what doesn't work.
Genesis: The beginning of a big fish story
I used to think I was a pretty decent fisherman. I would buy my license every year, get out on the lake once or twice, catch my limit, and head for home. One day I ran into a neighbor of mine (who was known throughout the neighborhood as "Boss") coming back a fishing trip. His prize catch was a giant lake trout that well over 40 inches long. I asked him where he'd been fishing, and expected him to say that he'd spent the previous two weeks fishing in some obscure fishing paradise. To my absolute astonishment he nonchalantly said that he'd spend the evening at the locally stocked community pond two miles away.
That day I came to realize that I was just a little higher than the scum on the lake bed when it comes to angling skill. I've had the privilege of knowing and fishing with several anglers just as, if not more, gifted than Boss. My quest is to become one of them.
I own a decent spinning combo, a trashy casting combo, and one half-full Plano tackle box...that's about it. So for all you wannabe pros (like me), and for all those seasoned masters that want a good laugh, join in to follow my quest to reel in a monster rather than just watch home videos of it on YouTube. Feel free to make comments and give me advice, and I'll post what works and what doesn't work.
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