I took a day off Today to help JD Lyle with a trip for Ill Children. I did not know what to expect but i thought it was a worthy cause. JD Lyle along with a lot of GREAT people took time out to get these Children, some of which have never been on the lake or catch a fish for that matter, out on the water and hopefully catch one or two. We went out with Four girls ages 8 to 16 and you could not tell that any of them were ill by the way they were gettin on with each other. Our girls had a great time catching fish with Myself and JD helping them along the way. This is not a post to boast about how good a guide JD is, Today it was not about Myself or JD, it was about letting these Children be Children if only for a few hours on the water. Today I had THE best fishing trip of my life and i didnt catch one fish! JD if you need help next year, call me First!

Checking in at Catfish Bay Marina
Free Tshirt Tote Bag and snacks.

After waiting in line for 20 minutes

JD shows up with our crew.



Our Girls had overs in the boat in no time, unders, now that was tricky. Headed back in about 1015 cause you know ummm potty:)
Thanks to the fish cleaners, I wanted to help but JD was yawning already, must have been NAP time!

This is Danny Cavett, you can learn more at cavettkidsfoundation.org
Great kids great cause great day on the water!

Ed
Thanks again for your help..woulda been a mess without ya...what was totally cool for me today was seeing your reaction when those four busses of 180 kids showed up and started piling down towards the dock..your face was just classic awe struck...maybe me remember the first time I did this trip 12+ years ago..I could tell you were very touched by the kids and the whole event...this is the one feel good thing I do all year long..thanks fr taking some pics...lol. At one point Ed was griping that he was too busy with fish to take any pics...lol

I don't know how many boats showed up to help but it had to be 40 at least..some guides and some just old ole fisherman doing a good deed!
Thanks again for your help !!

Great job guys!

Simply Awesome!

awsomeness! Great going JD & Ed.

Such an awesome cause and what better way to enjoy life than to be on the lake rippin lips....Much respect to you two guys and all who take the time to provide for someone who does not have the opportunity.

Don't remember seeing pictures of the Captain with such wide grins... seeing JD's smiles one has to believe doing good deeds has to be good for your heart! Thank you Ed for sharing photos of your fishing trip of compassion with us! Good job!

Nice job

Servant hearts.

What an awsome thing you guys did for these great kids. Made a memory for a lifetime for them i am sure

Great story guys. Glad you guys had fun and brought joy to those girls! Class act all of you!

I saw you had etu for your deck hand and didnt apply but maybe next year someone else will need some help!! great cause and I would love to be involved. Do they do any other trips to any other lakes or just one lake a year?

Far as I know this is the only one of its kind on the lake and its only once a year..always this week in July .
Next year I'll post this up sooner cuz I know others who could or woulda liked to have a deck hand..most everyone does bring a first mate on this trip just to help and besides that its fun for everyone !!
Thanks for all the atta boys. But like Ed said this wasn't about him or me or any of the other boat capts...it's all about the kids and just a small way people like us more fortunate can give a little back.

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you gentlemen, for taking the time to do this. If there is any need for volunteers next year, put my name right under ETU's!

nice job