Fishing and (mostly) fun

  • …new opportunity…or not?

    The beauty of this life is that we can re-create ourselves with enough determination, especially if the right trigger sets us in motion. I lived a life of alcohol and drugs, then my daughter was born.  It was not an easy or immediate transition back to me; but I made it and am a better Read more

  • ohhhhhh yeah….I got one for Valentines Day!

    I was out tonight with the best catch I ever made – my Joy – sharing carrot cake and catfish from….wait for it…the Catfish House.  We found each other late in life, but fortunately, not too late.  She understands me, and in spite of me, loves me.  I don’t get it, but who am I Read more

  • Calhoun Thelma…without Louise….

    Get up at three to head home – nope – woke up a five thirty dead tired – left anyway – check. Stop at Bass Pro in Chattanooga to buy a rigs  (they had none) – check, well without them actually a fail Stop at Bass Pro in Nashville to buy a rigs (bought a Read more

  • Why does the old fat guy have to take pics?

    Bienville….day ahhhhh one….day ahhhhh two, ahh three….. How many days does it take to get to what kayak fishing is really about to me? ….three….. Some of you may not understand the reference to an old commercial, ‘cause you ain’t that old, but it was about the chocolate center of the Tootsie Pop…Google it…but that Read more

  • …..no……

    The child in me wants to say “NO….LEAVE ME ALONE!” so I don’t have to talk about the first tourney of 2019. The KBF Tenvitational sponsored by Dee Zee. And technically, I don’t have to share at all….I do control the typing after all…but, I am not six…and I can’t pretend I wasn’t here… Bienville….day Read more

  • 494 more times….

    Bienville….day one. The four inch Senko was doing some serious damage, they were pounding it! And, had we been in a crappie tournament, the crowd would have been calling my name…but it wasn’t, so not my best day! Well, I have learned this is how some days will go when fishing…to accept them as learning Read more