High Point(s) for me were the quality time(s) spent with my father on the water this past season, giving him the opportunity to get his PB from my skiff, and then being mentally able to put the "Big Fish Hunt" aside and chase bottom fish with him. 'Continuing to see how we've exchanged roles, with me now constantly worrying about him while we're fishing, and me being the one trying to put him on fish and making that the focus of my trip. Being able to stop casting just to watch his expression the day we were sitting in my skiff TOTALLY surrounded by busting beauties. Watching him not know where to cast was hysterical...the laughs we shared were priceless. I am SO looking forward to next season as this one's gotten too cold for him now. Also looking forward to getting 3 generations in my skiff next year as well. Can that really be a "High" for this year?? I guess it does, because the thought continues to excite me. I can HONESTLY say, catching a 90# Bass tonight, would still fall 2nd to the time spent with him this past season. Enjoy your parents while you can.
Low Points,,,...
1. Not making it to the Vineyard this year w/Rick and Milo, even though the fish were scarce, it's always a good time.
2. Also missed fishing with my buddy Goose this year...
...hopefully we'll rectify that next year.
3. Going to numerous spots this year where I normally find solitude, only to find more people than the spot could handle...and blaming others for having a big mouth when it's really out of my control.
4. Typing this as if I'm done for the year....
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