I'm Baaaaack....
WOW...What a Trip!
Friday night I buggied out of work about 4 PM.
Went home, finished packing, waited for Alex to pick up me and Reese .
We then drove over to our friend Jim's place, and he drove the 110 miles up to his cabin in Au Gres.
The first pick is his magnificent fishing boat, a 22 foot Grady White.
We built a little bonfire, drank a few Labatt's Blues, and turned in early.
The next day was PRISTINE on Saginaw Bay.
As the day wore on...HUNDREDS of boats were trolling for Wall-Eye.
By 1 pm we had 11 in the box, and decided to go in for lunch.
We almost hosed-out and didn't go back out that afternoon, but we heard that there might be 25 mph winds on Sunday, and we went out for a second run.
I'm glad we did because we landed 6 more keepers.
17 in all for a terrific day of angling.
Reese is holding up about a 5# Sheepshead.
Shep is holding up a nice Wall-Eye.
I lucked out and landed the catch of the day..A 23 1/2 inch Hog!
We feasted today on Fried Wall-Eye, Taters, and Home-Made Jalapeno Poppers.
Of course those pics will be posted tomorrow...
I want to thank Jim for hosting one of our greatest fishing trips EVER.
And thats saying something because we have fished together DOZENS of times over the last 40 years.
Reese had the time of his life with his old Pop.
Grab the fun while you can, cause life is way too fleeting...
Food Pics tomorrow.
Peace...!!!
Oh wow what a great trip. I love to fish and it looks like fun was had by all. Ummm how's the cell phone? Still working? Just kidding, I am so glad this was the best fishing trip so far and I look forward to your feasting pics. Could you please send me the recipe of the homemade jalapeno poppers? Yumalicious.
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow. Congratulations on the catch, and a great trip! I was heading for bed (it's past midnight here) but uh oh, now I'm hungry... !!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great catch. Look forward to the food post from them.
ReplyDeleteThe weather was great this week end!
ReplyDeleteStoopid weatherman..said it was going to storm. They get paid for being wrong!
That fish looks like some good eatin'
Nice catch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic day - I LOVE a good fishing trip. 23-1/2? Excellent catch!
ReplyDeleteThose are some nice looking fish! Bet they tasted great, too. Judging by the scenery, that looks like a wonderful place to go to get away from it all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend! Thanks for sharing your joy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a ball. Nice pics.
ReplyDeletethat looks like FUN!
ReplyDeletesounds like male bonding heaven!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a thinking it is more of fisherman's heaven and walleye hell.
ReplyDeleteGlad you cleared that up! That Sheepshead was the most dubious lookin' Wall-eye I had ever seen! Nice fish you landed!
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun. As a kid I did a lot of fishing with my dad, but so often it was sitting and sitting waiting for a bite. I loved it when fish were more readily taking our bait or lures. You must have had a ball.
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The pictures are amazing.. No they are mouthwatering... Just can take off my eyes from the fish.
ReplyDeletewhat a great time. good friends, good weather, good boat, good fishing. i'm glad you and reese had such a terrific time and made some good memories.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great weekend. And it is the company as well as the fishing, of course.
ReplyDeleteWOW what a catch! Sounds like a great time was had by all. :)
ReplyDeleteHow big was the one that got away G-man? (wink)
poor fish!
ReplyDeleteah man - i am SO jealous...and walleye are almost the best eatin fish there is....!! sounds like a really fun trip....
ReplyDeleteGreat pic's! Love those fish!
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