The human body is made up of almost 70% water. Ever heard the one where we are advised to drink eight glasses of water per day? Excluding extreme conditions humans can only live about three days without water.

Having gone almost a week away from the water and without a return trip in sight it's no wonder I'm exhibiting signs of dehydration. Of course the last couple days of normal Texas summer heat may contribute to the irritability and confusion. But still, it's miserable having a crappie fishing addiction and jonesin for a thump.

I'll admit that moderation is difficult when it comes to things we have a passion for, like crappie fishing. To be on or near the water chasing those papermouths every day wouldn't be too much of a good thing in my book. However, it may be a couple of more weeks before I can get on the water again.

Summer is nearing its end and this weekend our local waters will be crowded with recreational visitors and occasional anglers. So I'll leave it to them knowing that very soon the lakes will be given back to us. Besides, Texans are required to throw some lead in the air every now and then. So instead of an aquatic adventure I'll chase those little birds for a day or two.

Limiting the pursuit of crappie or delaying the event should serve to intensify the gratification.

Somewhere between a Breton Fisherman's Prayer

Dear God, be good to me;
The sea is so wide,
And my boat is so small.

and the Hawaiian dictum

"Lawa kupono, a`ale `anunu!" (Take only enough for what you need, don't be greedy.)

lies the balance anglers who understand our sport might try to maintain.

I'm hoping to get through this metaphoric drought by reading your posts and looking at pictures of fish. Help me out and please post a few. As always, I hope you get to go fishing often and soon!

I say you kawl me and we go git water .....
toss in a fish or 2 .....
I think its the essence of life elixir my good friend ....
I am gunna try to git that minn kota on the boat later today ...
holler at me ....
lets go get sumthin wet asap ...
....or......ya.....
wanna do birds instead ...?
...I know a place ...
free breakfast free brisket free doves ....
gots ta love free ya know ...
an the best part ....within minutes a your place ...KABOOM

I haven't bought the new fishing license on purpose. I'll be illegal to be on the water this weekend, thus the crazies can have it.

More than often enough, I have had my fair share of inconsiderate bass anglers lately. Zipping way too close for comfort of where I'm fishing. Now I can understand (although I still don't like) that jet fleas and skiers and tubers would want to hug you and waving; at least their purchase of the boat didn't come with a boating/fishing etiquette. But inconsideration by other anglers? Now that burns me up.

Good luck bird chasing!

68 bux ....ouch ...
at least it wasn't more than last year ....
I think the "recreational folks" kan have it as well ....
wait wait wait or .....
maybe try a nite ketchn episode ?
uh oh .....not another idea ....
so mister pnsp ...dark thirty ketchn trip maybe ?
probably lots less traffic on the wet areas ....

You need to make the time and get back on the water after the Labor Day Circus. Down here in my neck of the woods the river lakes will be a lot more angler friendly after Labor Day.

AMEN to that brother!

I seen yawl opted for sum lil bird chasin sted a crappie ketchn ....
me 2 .....ha ....LOL
looked like yawl had sum fun bro .
good job there sir

READY ? SET ? GO ...........
SEE YOU IN A BIT BROTHER

I highly suggest at least two days a week a hydrotherapy, two beers a day call me in the morning

first therapy session completed ....
he needs more though ....trust me ...
the Doctor of Ketchn whales is in the house also bro ...
KABOOM