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Crafty Angler · 07-16-2009, 10:22 AM

Well, I guess it's not just you Larrry...hope that makes you feel better if nothing else

Reading the posts what I get is everyone who's chimed in so far is saying the same sorta thing - and maybe this year's unusual weather has thrown everyone off a bit, too

You also have to consider that most of the regulars at S-B didn't start fishing yesterday and it's hard to get all fired up for summer fish - and most are guys with families, homes and jobs that they can't show up for with 3 hours sleep and a 2 day stubble on a regular basis in this economy

I feel like I've slipped into a comfortable groove this year - finally. A little more laid back, more philosophical about it, less driven (or manic, as da wife calls it) -

I dunno, basically it's summer now and I'm taking care of business doing some majors on the ranch while the weather holds and enjoying summer type stuff with my bride when I can. I'm finding myself fishing when I want to and when I can afford to time-wise - and I'm not gonna push myself that hard for summer fish.

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

07-16-2009, 10:22 AM	#11
Crafty Angler Geezer Gone Wild iTrader: (2) Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,397 Blog Entries: 2	Well, I guess it's not just you Larrry...hope that makes you feel better if nothing else Reading the posts what I get is everyone who's chimed in so far is saying the same sorta thing - and maybe this year's unusual weather has thrown everyone off a bit, too You also have to consider that most of the regulars at S-B didn't start fishing yesterday and it's hard to get all fired up for summer fish - and most are guys with families, homes and jobs that they can't show up for with 3 hours sleep and a 2 day stubble on a regular basis in this economy I feel like I've slipped into a comfortable groove this year - finally. A little more laid back, more philosophical about it, less driven (or manic, as da wife calls it) - I dunno, basically it's summer now and I'm taking care of business doing some majors on the ranch while the weather holds and enjoying summer type stuff with my bride when I can. I'm finding myself fishing when I want to and when I can afford to time-wise - and I'm not gonna push myself that hard for summer fish. Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune... Last edited by Crafty Angler; 07-16-2009 at 10:30 AM..
	"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.