I have shared this story before and will skip writing it in its entirety. I was fishing with a buddy in his boat and he was quite Insistent that we be there on time. No big deal as I think It's the right way but his on time meant a half hour earlier then the stated time. Again no big deal as I knew this.
Long story short I had decided to take the car instead of the truck and Instead of gathering my gear and loading It the night before as I usually do, I did It that morning In a hurry. I stopped by quick-mart and got a a couple of sausage biscuits and was off to his house to load up and go, all told I drove maybe 15 miles. I park the car, went around the back of the car, and I see my sweatshirt, wormbags, and a jacket sitting on the trunk. I was heart sick as the box with all my crankbaits, spinnerbaits, tools, and terminal tackle was not there. Yes, In my haste to get going I left them on the trunk.
He left for the ramp while I re-traced my route in hopes of finding my box. I didn't and went back home to gather some more tackle and he picked me up at the ramp. As I was getting my stuff secured I bent over and my brand new sunglasses flew off my hat an into the water. I watched as they were sinking out of sight. Honestly I shouldn't have fished that day as my mind was elsewhere. In total I lost around 300.00 that day.
It was a valuable lesson and one I wouldn't wish on anybody. I kind of laugh about It now, kind of. lol
