Why can't I be there?????

What's your buddy's name Dan? I wish him luck!

Warren

"Dan" wrote in message
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The subject question is rhetorical as I am well aware of why I can't be at
the BASS Columbia River tourney. Divorce, care for the kids, no money
anymore. Keeps you off the circuit. That I can deal with.

However it gets tough to shrug it off when....
1. One of your best friend's goes there. (his 1st ever BASS tourney)
2. He calls me for help, (I was there for BASS about 4 years ago). The
biggest fish he has caught in 3 days of prefish is 13". About 125 fish
below
that size so it's dink city for him. Most other anglers are doing the same
from what he says.
3. I give him my 2 cents worth and what I would do and look for. Much less
obvious or known pattern/ method. The next day he calls and says he tried
what I said and is now catching 3-4# smallies!

Not that I wish my buddy any ill will at all, he'll probably win the damn
thing. Heck I hope he does.

It's just that, apparently, God has a sense of humor!
Couldn't He just give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice in it????


Dan W.

Why can't I be there?????

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003, 10:46am (CST+1)
From: (go-bassn)
What's your buddy's name Dan? I wish him luck!
Warren
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"Dan" wrote in message
ink.net...
The subject question is rhetorical as I am well aware of why I can't be
at the BASS Columbia River tourney. Divorce, care for the kids, no money
anymore. Keeps you off the circuit. That I can deal with.
However it gets tough to shrug it off when....
1. One of your best friend's goes there. (his 1st ever BASS tourney)
2. He calls me for help, (I was there for BASS about 4 years ago). The
biggest fish he has caught in 3 days of prefish is 13". About 125 fish
below that size so it's dink city for him. Most other anglers are doing
the same from what he says.
3. I give him my 2 cents worth and what I would do and look for. Much
less obvious or known pattern/ method. The next day he calls and says he
tried what I said and is now catching 3-4# smallies!
Not that I wish my buddy any ill will at all, he'll probably win the
damn thing. Heck I hope he does.
It's just that, apparently, God has a sense of humor! Couldn't He just
give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice in it????
Dan W.
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I feel for ya Dan......Been there done that. I was heavy into the bass
thing when I got a divorce, and custody of the boys. Cut my fishing down
considerably. When I could get out, I took the kids with me, a different
experience for me, and a GREAT one! I didn't persue the circuit after
that...but I live it now through my son who did! I wish you the best,
and that things happen to get you back in the "competion" soon! Good
luck to your friend, and good that you could help him!
JK