First Day of Fifties (2/22)

Latimeria · February 23, 2021, 05:59:03 AM

Catching a turtle while trout fishing kind of kicked me in the nuts that I had to get out there again and get me a birthday fish.

This time, that little stretch of shoreline was packed with people. Only issue is there was no one with any fish! Well, it wasn't exactly trout weather either being like 76 and all sun!

I'm sitting in my car when I hear the drag on my reel start to sing! I was in the middle of typing a post on my phone, so of course was distracted to see the initial bite. I was only using 2# test, so took my time. It was a jumper and a bigger model also. 3-4 pound class fish and really good looking from what I could see. I drew a crowd and on his 5th jump, bit through/broke the line. Ugh. Funny thing was the crowd acted more bummed than I was!

I was ready to head home with the skunk, when I figured I just give it a little longer. I noticed my line was completely slack, so started to get some line back and sure enough there was a trout at the end! It was a great fight and really pretty fish! Lots of color and the fins weren't beat up. My biggest issue was scooping him up with the net. I had no power in my left arm, so trying to use it seemed impossible, but I wasn't going home without a 50th fish!

2# fish safely in the cooler!

About 10 minutes later and I get another one! Hot bite at noon I guess. hahaha

I actually get him to shore, but the net was too far away and I wasn't even sure I could grab it anyway. I slid him up on the dirt and the line snapped. I went to grab it, but grabbing a slimy trout one handed is almost impossible and it plunked back into the water, but oh well. One less fish for me to clean and I had it in my hands a few times.

That was it. I went home and had some c*cktails.

Today I get my second vaccination shot, so hopefully they still have enough to dish out.

Thanks for reading!

BenCantrell · February 23, 2021, 08:53:09 AM

Happy birthday Tom! And congrats on the vaccine shot #2! I bet that trout was good.

jrodda · February 23, 2021, 09:59:07 AM

Happy birthday! Nice present for yourself!

Tim524 · February 24, 2021, 08:33:17 AM

Nice Birthday trout, REDEMPTION always feels good

skrilla · February 24, 2021, 05:48:58 PM

Happy Bday Tom!

Latimeria · February 24, 2021, 06:10:03 PM

Thanks guys!

KogaHead · February 25, 2021, 07:16:35 AM

Happy F'en birthday you bastid, enjoy the day.

xjchad · February 25, 2021, 07:54:02 AM

Looks like fun! Happy Birthday Tom!

SevengillTheVC · February 25, 2021, 08:10:11 AM

In the words of the great Frosty the Snowman, HAPPY BIRTTTHHHHDAYYYYY!

vdisney · February 25, 2021, 05:08:05 PM

Quote from: Latimeria on February 23, 2021, 05:59:03 AM

Today I get my second vaccination shot, so hopefully they still have enough to dish out.

Just figured out what the titles meant on your two reports.............. I need a cup that says 70+ $:-\$ I get my second shot on Sunday

1morecast · February 26, 2021, 07:05:34 AM

Happy belated birthday Tom!

Latimeria · March 05, 2021, 05:27:29 AM

Quote from: 1morecast on February 26, 2021, 07:05:34 AM
Happy belated birthday Tom!

Whoa! There he is! What's been going on?

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First Day of Fifties (2/22)