RECAPPING 2009

What a marvelous year. Meeting new friends, reaquainting with old ones and continuing friendships that have lasted for years. I got started on an exercise program that will hopefully strenghten my lower back enough to allow me to do things I want to do. I sold my bass boat. Like the old saying- the two happiest days of a fisherman's life, the day he bought his boat and the day he sold it. I didn't want to sell but doctor's orders. The good thing was that I could now learn to fly fish with the help of Bill Bird. What a project! About the time I could finally cast in almost the direction I was aiming, the rains and the drawdowns started and have lasted for almost 10 weeks. The good thing- it got me started trying to tie my own flies. The verdict is still out on their usefullness. Along with the ones I got from Bill, I should be OK for a good while. To Wayne and Dan- I enjoyed the time spent fishing and drifting and to Buddy and Tommy ditto. I am looking forward to an even better 2010. Good Nite Ya'll and HAPPY NEW YEAR