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You are right, HarHar. I was born in Texas. Waco to be exact. The Navy didn't have any ships available so they sent me to Long Beach, Cal for a little sightseeing (join the Navy and see the world, through a porthole). But even that didn't keep me from fishing.<br> While killing time between refuelings, I hung a rotten piece of meat on a treble hook, used 1000 lb shotline and let it trail in the wake of the ship. Being in a warmer, southern climate, I naturally dozed off. When I woke, the shotline was pacing the ship on the starboard side. The Captain, being an avid fisherman himself, ordered the ship stopped while I hauled in the line a foot at a time. After about thirty minutes, I could see the 12 ft hammerhead shark on the end of the line.I was thinking shark steaks as other shipmates helped me haul it up the side. Just as I was about to use a gaffing hook, the shark gave a big burp (yes, sharks do burp), the hook came out the shark swam merrily away, leaving me with hunger drool running down my cheek. Did I mention that the water was 6,000 ft deep? Luckily I didn't hook a submarine, it would have been bloody heck to skin.<br> Have a nice day.<br><br>
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under water trolling, would have never thought of that one, [cool]<br><br>ya you would have been the hero on that boat for sure (that is if-en ya hadda)<br><br>dont forget to tell that-en to the grand kids. [cool]<br><br><A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/</A> <br>Lookie See what the kids are up to.<br>Dave T. Clown
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Hey, ssor, just read your profile and would like to say I'm sorry, but you'd probably take offense and put a curse on my reels so they'd get birdnests everytime I cast. I don't feel sorry for myself either.<br> After 30 years in the construction trade (electrician), I'm not in much better shape. So far I have refused to apply for a disabled hunting and fishing license, parking permit or even utilize the disabled sections on my local fishing holes. I figure as long as I can still walk from my truck to the bank, I'm in better shape than some of the people I see fishing.<br> Speaking of which. I have been conducting research on adjustments and accommodations made by state agencies for the less mobile.Colorado is not at the top of the list but is making headway. What have other states done, or is being done, to accommodate those less agile or must use a wheelchair, canes or crutches. I have checked the reply box to send all replies to my real email address and I will keep all responses confidential (no names). Please include your state. <br> Am I for real? Yes I am and am serious about this. I think it's about time the states realized that just because we're biologically advantaged (older), we still like to fish and hunt along with the younger generation.<br> Sorry, I got carried away there.<br><br>
about you! I might have been a Jar Head and you a Squid but the fact that you and I are both from Texas is all that matters.<br><br>Texas Gulf Coast Fisher <*(())))))))))>{<br><A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/ROSS6959/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/ROSS6959/</A>