10-02-2014, 02:59 AM
Thanks to each and every one of you who participated, those who cheered, those who jeered. Far as I'm concerned, that's half the fun, and I must TRULY appreciate you all for being such good sports, making it a fun and enjoyable competition to oversea. I'd most happily put it on again. I still got some catching up to do! Ya'll set a high bar, and I love it.
I'd name names, but you already know yourselves. Jeff, quit the damned apologies already! You notch 'em anytime you want! I think we all know - there's bigger cats out there, both south and north. How many of you broke off that one that would have...
Ironically, just as the contest came to a close, an angler posts a cat to spank us all, and not even in the contest. (but of COURSE it came from the north!). Sharksugar - expect to see you signed up come spring!
Big thanks to Jeff for putting on the floatilla event, even if it wasn't a big catching day, them fish-tacos made for a class-act ending! A get together tournament, or even just a fish-fry gathering would be fun. Throw in an arm-wresting tournament, prove who's been fighting the biggest ones!
I won't start "closing ceremonies" until the end of the week, give any late entries a chance. I know there's a couple entries I haven't yet scored (was hoping to add my own 'beater' post first, wah...) Sadly - I never did make it back after cats after my spring run. Too many tomatoes, too many Kokes! But if anyone needs salsa for their fish tacos! Yo! Next year I really hope to get decked out enough to have my first mate join me on board.
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Hats off to Boatload and gang. The guy deserves an award for getting the most young anglers active and involved. Both catting and carping! Well done mate! your southern smacktalkers need to get on board though. Your crew was a wee shorthanded.
I'd be honored to fish with any of ya'll any day/night, any water. I do truly appreciate that this contest encourages folks to get out, give it a go, seek to improve their angling skills, techniques, and methods. If there's nothing else, we can work to beat our own best. I personally (finally) notched that 30 inch mark after so many close teases. So - time to raise the bar!
Night fishing is also on my agenda. I envy you who get out often, weeknights, on the water when the moon is still high. Definitely on the bucket list.
Life may have tossed me a few bumps recently, but the cat contest always leaves me with a
, and a sense of satisfaction. Got work going in a good direction, and helps to be able to tell the chief, 'taking off early to go fishing' and get the nod - 'enjoy - you deserve it'.
You guys are the sugar in my lemonaide, and I sincerely thank you ALL for that!!!
Hook 'em and run!
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I'd name names, but you already know yourselves. Jeff, quit the damned apologies already! You notch 'em anytime you want! I think we all know - there's bigger cats out there, both south and north. How many of you broke off that one that would have...
Ironically, just as the contest came to a close, an angler posts a cat to spank us all, and not even in the contest. (but of COURSE it came from the north!). Sharksugar - expect to see you signed up come spring!
Big thanks to Jeff for putting on the floatilla event, even if it wasn't a big catching day, them fish-tacos made for a class-act ending! A get together tournament, or even just a fish-fry gathering would be fun. Throw in an arm-wresting tournament, prove who's been fighting the biggest ones!
I won't start "closing ceremonies" until the end of the week, give any late entries a chance. I know there's a couple entries I haven't yet scored (was hoping to add my own 'beater' post first, wah...) Sadly - I never did make it back after cats after my spring run. Too many tomatoes, too many Kokes! But if anyone needs salsa for their fish tacos! Yo! Next year I really hope to get decked out enough to have my first mate join me on board.
[inline "French Kiss.jpg"]
Hats off to Boatload and gang. The guy deserves an award for getting the most young anglers active and involved. Both catting and carping! Well done mate! your southern smacktalkers need to get on board though. Your crew was a wee shorthanded.
I'd be honored to fish with any of ya'll any day/night, any water. I do truly appreciate that this contest encourages folks to get out, give it a go, seek to improve their angling skills, techniques, and methods. If there's nothing else, we can work to beat our own best. I personally (finally) notched that 30 inch mark after so many close teases. So - time to raise the bar!
Night fishing is also on my agenda. I envy you who get out often, weeknights, on the water when the moon is still high. Definitely on the bucket list.
Life may have tossed me a few bumps recently, but the cat contest always leaves me with a
, and a sense of satisfaction. Got work going in a good direction, and helps to be able to tell the chief, 'taking off early to go fishing' and get the nod - 'enjoy - you deserve it'. You guys are the sugar in my lemonaide, and I sincerely thank you ALL for that!!!
Hook 'em and run!
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