After reading the blog, I (Adam) felt the need to interject and comment about the whole "catching a 'tree fish'" scenario. Yes, I did throw my hook-n-bobber into the tree, but in my defense there are a few factors that my wife failed to mention:
1. The tree was practically in the water (to those of you that were there, go along with it or your Christmas presents are in jeopardy)…
2. I think that my hand was pretty well maimed after taking that hook into my hand, thus throwing off my aim. Also, I noticed that she didn't mention that it was HER fish that I was pulling the hook from--I do have one tough cookie of a wife, but she draws the line at grabbing a slimy fish…
3. I was trying to cast between Shari’s line—being the accommodating husband that I am—and the shoreline (in total maybe a 30 degree area). Given that this was really only my 2nd official time fishing, that tree at 45 degrees wasn’t that bad of a shot…
By all other accounts, Shari’s post is correct and I can now whole-heartedly endorse this blog… Stay tuned for more, including a close encounter of the moose-kind!
2 comments:
Adam, I enjoyed the tree catching, but I would really enjoy watching you gut the tree after you reeled it in. I think you need a stronger line than the 6lb test we were using!!
We had a great time with all the family and made some good memories while we were playing around. Glad you were there.
I approve your clarification, and I whole heartedly endorse Shari's distaste for taking the fish off of the hook. It's so disgusting! It's more of a sound thing, than a slimey feel, though!
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