Seriously Bassy Morning

Leaving the water was tough this morning. In fact, Bruce Stanton, Nathaniel and I arrived at the breakfast table a little later than the rest of the gang. It's tough to abandon frequent doubles of chunky largemouths, all up shallow and attacking wieghtless YUM Dingers, Houdini Shads and Yumphibians. It was especially tough for Nathaniel and me because after breakfast it was time to hop in the truck and begin the long drive to Georgia.

Collectively, our boat tallied 51 fish in the 2 1/2 hours between sun-up and breakfast. Our biggest bass probably weighed about 4 pounds. This morning was also extra fun for me because Bruce and I have been friends for 16 years and have spend many days in boats or wading in streams together, but had not had the opportunity to fish together for a few years.

I'm thankful to Jimmy and Chris Houston for their wonderful hospitality. They treat every guest at their ranch as a friend as they share a place that they obviously love.