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Last Working Man of the Summer
Last Working Man of the Summer
Just fished the last Working Man evening tournament of the summer, and I didn't thinkt o call anybody. Just showed up and fished it by myself. I found fish oriented to the wind and started working them. Wound up with 17.97 pounds and 1st place by close to three pounds. The Working Man has a 2 pound pot. That's given tot he fish closest to 2 pounds. I had one that my little digital scale weighed at 1lb 14 ounces. My scale weighs just a tad light, so I figure that fish with real clsoe to exactly 2 pounds. I sweated over culling that fish and going for the big bag, or keeping it and going for the 2 pound fish. I actually culled 2 larger fish before I broke down and culled that one out. Turns out I could have kept it and maybe taken 1st and the 2 pound pot both. Oh, well. I'm happy. In less than 4 hrs on the water I caught more than a dozen keepers and finished the day culling 3 pound fish. Woo Hoo. Chris did a great job as usual of running the torunament and I really appreciated having his BBQ all setup with munchies and beverages after we came off the water. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Last Working Man of the Summer
"John B" wrote in message
... Last Working Man of the Summer Great work Bob! Congratulations! I wish the hot weather fishing was that good back here. But late evening isn't all that bad. There's no law against winning two in a row...good luck! John ************** Thanks John, Actually I did win two in a row this year, but this wasn't one of them. There was a 3 fish jackpot tournament with Yuma Bassmasters I fished in between where I didn't even place. This is my third 1st this year though. I'm kinda excited, but I am also realistic. I got lucky and found some good fish and managed to catch them. I know it was only a tidbit of knowledge and skill and mostly good luck. I felt really good fishing solo against teams though and doing well. Only reason I think I might have wished to have a partner in the boat was to share a really good fishing experience. Its a toss up. When you are the only guy in the boat you know its all you, but it is a shame not to have shared such a good day. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Last Working Man of the Summer
"John B" wrote in message
... Last Working Man of the Summer Great work Bob! Congratulations! I wish the hot weather fishing was that good back here. But late evening isn't all that bad. There's no law against winning two in a row...good luck! John ************** Thanks John, Actually I did win two in a row this year, but this wasn't one of them. There was a 3 fish jackpot tournament with Yuma Bassmasters I fished in between where I didn't even place. This is my third 1st this year though. I'm kinda excited, but I am also realistic. I got lucky and found some good fish and managed to catch them. I know it was only a tidbit of knowledge and skill and mostly good luck. I felt really good fishing solo against teams though and doing well. Only reason I think I might have wished to have a partner in the boat was to share a really good fishing experience. Its a toss up. When you are the only guy in the boat you know its all you, but it is a shame not to have shared such a good day. I should also add, Chris AND Jeff AND Gilbert... did a great job of putting on the tournament. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com |
Last Working Man of the Summer
On Aug 24, 8:23 am, Bob La Londe wrote:
"John B" wrote in message ... Last Working Man of the Summer Great work Bob! Congratulations! I wish the hot weather fishing was that good back here. But late evening isn't all that bad. There's no law against winning two in a row...good luck! John ************** Thanks John, Actually I did win two in a row this year, but this wasn't one of them. There was a 3 fish jackpot tournament with Yuma Bassmasters I fished in between where I didn't even place. This is my third 1st this year though. I'm kinda excited, but I am also realistic. I got lucky and found some good fish and managed to catch them. I know it was only a tidbit of knowledge and skill and mostly good luck. I felt really good fishing solo against teams though and doing well. Only reason I think I might have wished to have a partner in the boat was to share a really good fishing experience. Its a toss up. When you are the only guy in the boat you know its all you, but it is a shame not to have shared such a good day. I should also add, Chris AND Jeff AND Gilbert... did a great job of putting on the tournament. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contestshttp://www.YumaBassMan.com P.S. Hey guys. Why is this group getting so slow? Is it just a general decline in overall Usenet usage? I know for certain that while most of my good days on the water can be attributed largely to luck, but the input of many of you guys in this group has also been a major factor. I know when I was learning about wacky rigging senkos several people here contributed to the formula I finally put together that works for me. Line, hooks, rod, etc... I can say the same about fishing crankbaits. Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com |
Last Working Man of the Summer
"Fishking" wrote in message ... Not quite sure Bob but there are a lot of regulars who are not posting anymore, for me it's the cursed state of Ohio, I don't have nearly enough fishing oppurtunities anymore, I'm actually thinking of giving up the job and moving back to PA, just to fish regularly again -- WWW.GOTOBAITS.COM PREMIUM HAND POURED BAITS "Bob La Londe" wrote in message oups.com... On Aug 24, 8:23 am, Bob La Londe wrote: "John B" wrote in message ... Last Working Man of the Summer Great work Bob! Congratulations! I wish the hot weather fishing was that good back here. But late evening isn't all that bad. There's no law against winning two in a row...good luck! John ************** Thanks John, Actually I did win two in a row this year, but this wasn't one of them. There was a 3 fish jackpot tournament with Yuma Bassmasters I fished in between where I didn't even place. This is my third 1st this year though. I'm kinda excited, but I am also realistic. I got lucky and found some good fish and managed to catch them. I know it was only a tidbit of knowledge and skill and mostly good luck. I felt really good fishing solo against teams though and doing well. Only reason I think I might have wished to have a partner in the boat was to share a really good fishing experience. Its a toss up. When you are the only guy in the boat you know its all you, but it is a shame not to have shared such a good day. I should also add, Chris AND Jeff AND Gilbert... did a great job of putting on the tournament. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contestshttp://www.YumaBassMan.com P.S. Hey guys. Why is this group getting so slow? Is it just a general decline in overall Usenet usage? I know for certain that while most of my good days on the water can be attributed largely to luck, but the input of many of you guys in this group has also been a major factor. I know when I was learning about wacky rigging senkos several people here contributed to the formula I finally put together that works for me. Line, hooks, rod, etc... I can say the same about fishing crankbaits. Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com With all the rain in Ohio, you can fish out the window of the truck during commute hours. |
Last Working Man of the Summer
"Fishking" wrote in message ... Not quite sure Bob but there are a lot of regulars who are not posting anymore, for me it's the cursed state of Ohio, I don't have nearly enough fishing oppurtunities anymore, I'm actually thinking of giving up the job and moving back to PA, just to fish regularly again Strange, when I was in went to high school in Oh for a year I had tons of places to go fishing. Must be the area of the state. I fished the Mohigan, Vermillion, Black, and Rocky Rivers, also a ton on Erie, half a dozen farm and borrow ponds, and Pymatooning. Mostly white bass on Erie, some LMs in th eponds and rivers, also fished for salmon, crappie, and tons of bluegill. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Last Working Man of the Summer
That must be the true Randy. I just spent 3 weeks in Columbus, Oh and went
to a few tackle stores to look around and inquire where most folks that were serious bass fisherman went fishing. They all said "we make the drive to Erie, there's not much going on around here." I sure couldn't live knowing I was 3 hours from some good fishing. (or more) "Fishking" wrote in message ... Strange, when I was in went to high school in Oh for a year I had tons of places to go fishing. Must be the area of the state. Really Bob, there is no good fishing here, unless you count catfish, at stores tackle selection stinks(except bass pro). I'm in South West Ohio and without a boat right now it's very lame. Then again it's tough when comparing what I had in PA, while I have caught some bass out here they are not very big at all. It has also been in the mid to upper 90's for almost 25 days this summer, not something I'm used to. Erie is quite a haul from here. But now I get ready for the NWC and Boom lake again. while I haven't been on that lake in a few years, it's my kind of fishing. Looking forward to a great couple of days fishing and seeing all the guys. hopefully I can put a winning pattern together this year and break that 2nd place jinks that seems to have been passed on to me by Charles, all though I did take 3rd in Tenn and 4th the year before on boom. Can't remember where I came in at Florida, but that involved a lot of beer, some alligator for dinner and a nasty stomach virus on the final day( maybe the beer and alligator) |
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