Deb

Was fishing the north end of KY Lake last year, I think it was April. Saw some dude having a mud wresting match up at Hesters. Man talk about a MESS! It was some big burley guy and he wasn't happy ;D

You can also volunteer at your local food bank, homeless shelter, community clinic, clothes bank and such. Most all communities NEED your time and energy!

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Thanks John! I can get a bit passionate about what I believe in, if you couldn't tell I really appreciate you being open about your support of the ladies. Wish there were more men like you. Be patient with your wife, encourage her. Take her as often as she will go. Or I guess you could do like me EX.......ok, maybe that's not the way to go about it It did however encourage me to learn to kick bass!!! I really enjoyed your PM. I'll get back to you in a couple of days. It's been a long day at work and tomorrow is a 14 hr day for me at the clinic. Tonight, I'm just sitting on the deck, enjoying the lake, playing on the puter and chilling with my hubby!

We fished Talquin Feb of last year....it is a beautiful lake!!!! I hear it can be rough on lower units though, gotta be careful out there. Be glad to get back down there....especially since my grandson, Jackson is there!!! Way to go on the jig catching!!! Sure is fun to feel the thump!

Robby I know that the offensive attitudes don't offend just women. There are jerks everywhere, not just on the water. We all have the option of doing just what I do. Fish where I want and when I want and with who I want. I've very fortunate to have been born and raised on the water. Still wake up every morning looking at KY Lake. Had a Dad that was more than willing to teach all us kids about the thrills and dangers of being on the water, KY Lake in particular. He didn't bass fish but supported us (Mom, brother and sister included) with commercial catfishing. He did an awesome job of doing that. At 76 yrs old, he continues to support and encourage and support us in whatever we do. Many years ago, my husband (now my EX) told me I couldn't catch bass.... > :(....I'm so thankful for that ignorant statement he made. I quickly showed him that I COULD catch bass, even got the boat in the divorce because I used it more than he did. ;D I'm all for everyone fishing more (especially me ;D) in whatever tour or trail they choose. Our addiction to this expensive habit is such a wonderful addiction. With 17 GLoomis rods in the boat, I know. Just wish everyone would treat others like they'd like to be treated. Not just in fishing but in life. I know that is a very large dream but I'll keep dreaming There are plans in the works for a ladies trail or two...it won't happen over night or get the exposure that the big boys get but it will happen! Will I fish it ??? Maybe. I am fishing the orginizational 1st one in May. Will I win it? Don't really care. Oh, I want to make a good showing. I'm finally in a position financially to give it a shot. I have the love and support of a husband that encourages me. I have the knowledge and ability now if the fish will just cooperate. I'll be out there supporting it in every way possible, not only fising it but Greg and I are sponsoring it with our business. Hopefully not embarrassing myself too badly and keeping all my scales intact and having fun in the process Wish I could head out there right now. The sun rising on Blood River is beautiful....but duty calls and I'll go play nurse for a little while and help cure a few more wrongs in the world Great fishing to ya and have an awesome day! If you're ever coming to KY Lake, give us a shout....we'd love to show you around.

Very purdy ! Nice catch!!

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Be sure and check your state regs.....in KY it is illegal to possess an undersize bass for any purpose except those that are purchased to stock a pond.

John, I've just made a long post on this very subject in the ladies section. Yes, there are some very good anglers out there....men and women :

Ok....let me see....from your statement, all tournaments except for the BASS Opens should be cancelled. :-? BASS dropped the water out of the lake for the ladies. They turned down BIG money for sponsorships. They refused to put that money towards the payouts for the women, wanting instead to put it towards the mens also. These sponsors wanted to SPONSOR the LADIES not the opens. BASS can fall off the face of the earth as far as I'm concerned. : I am only speaking for myself but I'll tell you the treatment most ladies receive from the male anglers is enough to make me NOT want to fish draw tournaments. The egos and attitudes are bad, no not always but it can sure turn a healthy swimmer belly up quickly and the smell lasts a long time. I was fishing a ladies tournament. We came up on two guys in a bright new Triton. We were in my little ole Javelin. Two mear girls actually in a boat Turns out they had motor trouble. Dead batteries. Offered to help them out. They refused. We told them we wouldn't be there long, had weigh in shortly. They watched me boat two fish both over 4#'s a smallie and a largemouth on back to back casts. Only after that did they change their minds and "allow" us to help them out. I had jumper cables and quickly had them going. Turns out, the boater was a bank president from about 40 miles away. He offered to pay me. I didn't want his money. He ended up throwing a 20 into the boat. I sent a check on Monday to Dream Factory for $40. The looks I get just when driving the boat on the trailer are too funny.....Greg fished a BFL on Wheeler. The look on the guys faces when I put her on the trailer was almost priceless. That Big Beautiful Ranger and I didn't even put a scratch on her. No, I'm not the best fisherman on the lake, but I can catch a fish (sometimes even two) On real good days it (they) might even be keepers or maybe a couple of 7#9 's just for fun. I've been forced, yes forced off a spot I was fishing. I was alone at the time. By two men from out of state. Bet that won't happen again with some fireworks ;D Then of course there is the problem of nature calls. I won't even begin to go there..... Yes, we can drive our boats and run the trolling motors. Heck we can even read the electronics We might even know just where not to run to miss that stump just under the surface. I can't figure out what difference it makes to some whether we have our own trail. You'd cry like babies when we beat you in "your" tournaments. I love to fish with my husband. We fish well together. WE pick our spots WE try new things WE catch fish (well not always) but we compliment each other. I've competitively bass fished ladies tournaments for about 18 yrs now. Won 4 out of 5 last year. Been angler of the year 8 of those years and we have fun. Every single tournament is FUN. We laugh, we teach, we learn, we make new friends and renew old friendships. On good days we catch fish, on the ok days we spend a few hours on the water and enjoy the beauty we have around us. Also bass fish a couple club and a couples tour. I enjoy that also but I know who my partner will be each and every time. NO, you haven't ruffled my scales...just renewed my firm belief that yes, I'll fish with unknown females in tournaments but NEVER, EVER again will I fish with an unknown male.

In my professional opinion.....going fishing is the appropriate treatment for subconjunctival hemorrhage. It should be treated daily for proper healing......... ;D I'm sure you've read, it is typically harmless. More common in folks with high blood pressure and ones on blood thinners. Yes, it may take two weeks to completely disappear, depending on the size of the burst vessel. I had one pop while mowing the yard......not hypertensive and not on blood thinners but it still happens. Looks wicked 8-)

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Greetings from another from the GREAT state....

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Jan 1, Greg decided it was time to lose some weight. No, not by getting rid of me Today, he officially hit the 50lb lost mark, what an achievement I'm so VERY proud of him

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