George Welcome Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Twas the night before Christmas, when out on the lake All the Bass were a studying all the lures not to take. The Chug Bugs, the Senkos, the spinner baits too Were some to look out for, these but a few. While back at my house, I was snuggled in bed; As visions of big ones, danced about in my head. A cast to some stickups, a cast to some weed Produced bass after bass, it was a Mecca indeed. I arose in the morning, tree lights twinkling bright My eyes full of dream dust, I was quite a sight. I gathered the family, and sat them down near For the tale of the bass trip, I wanted all them to hear. I regaled them quickly, with all that I caught The big ones the little ones the lunkers I fought. Their eyes were like saucers, as they listened with glee But there thoughts were on presents beneath our great tree. As I finished my tale I heard from my wife Merry Christmas dear family, And George, Get a life. Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Very Well Written! That was a great post. Merry Christma to All! Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 22, 2007 Super User Posted December 22, 2007 Merry Christmas George Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Great one GW! Merry Christmas Captain. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 22, 2007 Super User Posted December 22, 2007 Woo-Hoo! Merry Christmas George! 8-) Quote
Super User Alpster Posted December 22, 2007 Super User Posted December 22, 2007 Excellent! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Ronnie Quote
Under the Radar Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Well who'd a thunkit, George is quite the poet. Great one George, Merry Christmas to you & yours Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted December 22, 2007 Super User Posted December 22, 2007 Good one, George. I'm looking forward to meeting you in January. I haven't fished for several weeks, and I am ready. Cheers, GK Quote
Popeye Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Merry Christmas to ALL the great guys and gals on this Fantastic Forum and may your New Year be glorious as well!! George: great poem and it sounds to me that you have a wonderful family and DO HAVE A LIFE:o) Quote
jwo1124 Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 WOW! Great little piece of writing. Did you write that yourself or find it somewhere? I hope you don't have it copy written because I'm definately priting that out. Merry Christmas to all! Quote
George Welcome Posted December 22, 2007 Author Posted December 22, 2007 It's mine and yes you can copy it. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted December 22, 2007 Super User Posted December 22, 2007 wow that was great! thats some creativity right there. i could never right something like that lol good job and merry christmas everybody! Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 Well done George. Merry Christmas and a fish-filled New Year. Falcon Quote
Super User .RM. Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 Well written George.... Merry Christmas To All & Tight Lines In The New Year!!! Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 23, 2007 Super User Posted December 23, 2007 A+ Outstanding. Now, go ou and get a life! Quote
George Welcome Posted December 25, 2008 Author Posted December 25, 2008 Twas the night before Christmas, when out on the lake All the Bass were a studying all the lures not to take. The Chug Bugs, the Senkos, the spinner baits too Were some to look out for, these but a few. While back at my house, I was snuggled in bed; As visions of big ones, danced about in my head. A cast to some stickups, a cast to some weed Produced bass after bass, it was a Mecca indeed. I arose in the morning, tree lights twinkling bright My eyes full of dream dust, I was quite a sight. I gathered the family, and sat them down near For the tale of the bass trip, I wanted all them to hear. I regaled them quickly, with all that I caught The big ones the little ones the lunkers I fought. Their eyes were like saucers, as they listened with glee But there thoughts were on presents beneath our great tree. As I finished my tale I heard from my wife Merry Christmas dear family, And George, Get a life. Quote
Sep Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 GREAT STUFF, George!!! May I add one I wrote for my local Trout Unlimited group: Twas the week before Christmas and down on the Haw Not a fishey was rising, the weather was raw.. The water was frigid, and brisk was the air, Too windy for fishing, but I didn't care. The largemouth were nestled down deep in their pools While bluegill and sunfish were nobody's fools. And I in my waders and old fishing cap, As usual just couldn't cast worth a crap. When further upstream there arose such a crash I started, and slipped, and sat down with a splash. My glasses went one way, my rod went another. Cold water went everywhere. I wanted my mother. The gleam of the sun on the river around, Was lovely, but heck, I was going to drown!! When what to my wondering eyes should appear? But a funky old kayak. (The end must be near). With a little old paddler, too fat for the boat Who was trying his best just to keep it afloat. Through the rapids he teetered, bounced off every big rock. Old Nick's in big trouble, I thought with a shock. But as he approached my favorite hole He snapped it in place with a neat barrel roll And glided in softly, as smooth as can be. No fish would be spooked, except maybe me. And then in a twinkling he popped out of his craft Like a cork from a bottle, I shouldn't have laughed. He reached back inside and he slowly withdrew A lovely old 4wt of shiny bamboo. He was dressed all in Gore-Tex and looked straight from the pages Of catalogs like Orvis', Chota's and Sage's. A vest full of goodies encircled his frame With gadgets and zingers, too many to name. He spoke not a word but went straight to his fun, Throwing laser-like casts, seeming straight from a gun. His roll casts were graceful, his loops were so tight. Presentation was flawless, his drift was just right. He threw Clausers and Zonkers, and woollies and strymphs, Caddis and Adams and Cahills and nymphs. He had all the mysteries of fishing debunked. But darned if old Santa Claus didn't get skunked. I felt sort of bad for the jolly old elf But why fish the Haw, I was asking myself. He could have fished Battenkill, Madison, Snake Seems that the Haw was a great big mistake. I needn't have worried, I had nothing to dread For he gave me a wink and here's what he said. We all should remember and here's what he's wishing, It's not about fish, but it's all about fishing. He sprang to his boat, to the rocks gave a push. And shot down the stream with a splash and a woosh. But I heard him exclaim as he drifted from sight. Happy Christmas to all, and to all keep lines tight Happy Holidays to All!!!!! Sep Quote
GonzoFishing Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 ;D Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you got what you wished for! Quote
frogtog Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Listen to her George!!!! ;D Merry Christmas Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted December 25, 2008 Super User Posted December 25, 2008 Guys those were great! Quote
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