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A Very Special Day on the Water
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09/12/19 04:40 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,918
Laner
OP
Extreme Angler
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OP
Extreme Angler
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If you've ever wondered what a hero looks like, there's three of them in the picture below. I had the privilege of spending the morning of what is usually a very mournful day in the history of our country, guiding the combat vets on what was a very special outing. Both the Navy and Marines were represented on this trip, so you know there was some trash talk going on. We spent our morning on main lake points and humps, focusing on logs and submerged timber in 12-15ft. We caught them on jigs from both Slab Syndicate and Constant Pursuit Outfitters until around 9:00am, then it was minnow time if you wanted to get bit. Listening to these guys and there stories made for both a very entertaining and a very saddening morning, with the reality of what they continue to go through still very apparent to an outsider looking in. The woods and the water are both places where I've seen combat vets get a chance to open up, as they can say exactly what they want, and nobody is there to judge. These guys are heroes of this country, and the fact they trust me to help them and show them a good time, is beyond humbling. I am a very blessed man to hunt and fish for a living, and I owe to all to the Man upstairs and those who have fought for my right to live the way I get to live. To all active service members and to those that have served, thank you. If you or one of your party is current or prior military, please let me know at the time of booking so I can give you a discount on your trip. I'll never be able to repay the debt I owe you, but it's the least I can do to say thank you.
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278687
09/12/19 05:10 PM
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 2,391
Bentman63
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278690
09/12/19 05:12 PM
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,846
Osbornfishing
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Nice fish, great post, and thank you to those who have served our country to keep us free.
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278701
09/12/19 05:17 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 49,590
TreeBass
Lt. Dan
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Lt. Dan
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278757
09/12/19 05:53 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,328
SK.
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
Joined: Dec 2010
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Crappie Guide on Houston TX area lakes. Email to schedule a trip: skscrappiecatchingadventures@gmail.com or call my message line 281-301-9316 REGARDLESS OF HOW MANLY YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING A PFD CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.....Onxy A/M 24 PFD's Check Out SK's CRAPPIE Catching Adventures on YouTube.... https://www.youtube.com/user/fishingorhunting
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278758
09/12/19 05:53 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,328
SK.
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,328 |
Crappie Guide on Houston TX area lakes. Email to schedule a trip: skscrappiecatchingadventures@gmail.com or call my message line 281-301-9316 REGARDLESS OF HOW MANLY YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING A PFD CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.....Onxy A/M 24 PFD's Check Out SK's CRAPPIE Catching Adventures on YouTube.... https://www.youtube.com/user/fishingorhunting
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278836
09/12/19 06:49 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 75,759
banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
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Pumpkin Head
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Awesome Post! Good job.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278865
09/12/19 07:14 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,449
JIM SR.
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Salute..!!
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13278877
09/12/19 07:20 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 12,111
BCBassCat
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Man those are some slabs!! Excellent post, thanks for sharing!!
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13280938
09/14/19 10:03 PM
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 5,405
pop r
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Awesome post Lane.
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13281191
09/15/19 02:55 AM
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 609
Mac817
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I grew up in the military, and believe me, those that serve are special people. They do their jobs selflessly and serve with honor. Thanks guys, and nice fish!
I would rather die finding out there was no God than die finding out there is.
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13281267
09/15/19 05:01 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,776
HOGON
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Excellent Post.
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13281970
09/15/19 10:47 PM
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Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 6,868
Pot licker
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Nice slabs and great post!
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Re: A Very Special Day on the Water
[Re: Laner]
#13282069
09/16/19 12:32 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 256
Slab Killa
Angler
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Angler
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Nice work Laner!!!
Those men deserved a nice day on the water
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