Couldn't have done it on a better weekend. You both will always remember this one.

We had a small club tournament today on Lake Tyler. We started the day in the rain, in fact I think its rained every tournamnet we've had this year, LOL. about 6:30 my dad caught a 1.5 lber to get our first keeper in the boat. two cast later I hear, "I think I got one". I turned around about the time the rod doubled over and almost pulled out of his hands, I knew it was a good fish. He handled it perfectly and with my awesome net skills, the next thing we know is he's got the biggest bass he's ever caught in the floor of the boat. It was nothing but high fives and pure excitement. Back to fishing we went like a couple of pros who couldn't buy a keeper fish. We caught 10 more fish before 8am, all shorts. Then it took us till 1:00 to catch our next fish about a 2.5 lb keeper. Thats all we weighed in was three fish for a little over 12.5 lbs. But it was enough for us to claim big bass and 1st place in the tournament.

This accomplishment for him was really special for me today. My dad has always fished, but never gotten really into it. He got me started when I was a child but I learned most of the things I know today going with other people or getting out on my own. About two years ago my work schedule caused me to lose my regular partner, so I took the chance to spend more time with my dad and asked him to start fishing tournaments with me. He was hesitant at first but he has really gotten envolved over the last few months. Its almost like turning back the clock and going back to the good old days, when it was just me and him on a pond bank spending quality time together. Today was two first for him. a new PB and his first bass tournament win.

Heres to you dad. I owe you everything and wouldn't be the husband , father or man I am today with out everything you put me through. I love you dad.

And heres the fish.


It weighed 8.40 lbs, 25 1/2" long and 17 1/2" girth. And yes it was weighed on certified tournamnet scales for all you neighsayers out there, lol.

It hit the floor of your boat? You are a terrible human being!

Congrats on your fish and your pop's new PB. Nice fish!