Super User whitwolf Posted May 12, 2015 Super User Posted May 12, 2015 I know posting a personal best Is always fun. I know posting about slaying them Is always fun. I know sometimes just getting out is always fun. So this post Is not about a personal best or absolutely slaying the bass nor Is It about merely getting out. Yesterday(Mothers day) I had the opportunity to take my wife, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law out to a new found private pond to catch some bream. I took my bass rod to chase some of those green fish but made a total of 5 casts. In what I would call a very satisfying day I helped, watched, and smiled at watching these three Southern women catch bream after bream and having a great time! I was as content as could be just taking It all In. It brought back many memories of a simpler time when all the fancy gear consisted of a cane pole and some crickets. I have always said the best day I have had on the water was watching my wife break her personal best three times on our honeymoon last year. That's still the best day I have ever had but yesterday was fairly close. To watch that type of enthusiasm refreshing and a day that I hope we repeat often in the years to come! 13 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted May 12, 2015 Super User Posted May 12, 2015 I totally agree. We all seem to get caught up in a PB or numbers, and lack the insight to realize we are all just lucky to be able to get out on the water and enjoy what and who are around us! There is nothing like watching a cork get sucked under! Jeff 2 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted May 12, 2015 Super User Posted May 12, 2015 Great recap of a great day. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted May 14, 2015 Super User Posted May 14, 2015 Sounds like you had a fantastic day. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 14, 2015 Super User Posted May 14, 2015 Great story. Sometimes we just need to sit and enjoy Mother Nature. 3 Quote
CRANKENSTIEN Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Great story. Sometimes we just need to sit and enjoy Mother Nature. There is a lot more than just catching fish to enjoy. Geese flying out of a fog bank and landing in front of you, different migrating water fowl stopping on your lake, deer swimming across a small area...... If you have someone who is close to you when that happens, it is even better. Early in the morning, every now in then you will get that cast into the son when the spray is glistening off of your reel and the wet line is glistening as it lies down. That sight may be as good as a 3 Lb bass. 3 Quote
Zach Dunham Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Good to see someone can appreciate the simple things most! 1 Quote
BooyahMan Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Sounds like a fantastic day! I'm glad you took the time to step back and remember what this sport is about. A great day on the water with people that matter to you is much better than getting a PB any day. 1 Quote
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