Recouperating from surgery, dr says cant fish for another 3 weeks. So...I'm spending my time on forums reading old posts and making notes of stuff to try when I can get back out.

When I get really depressed, I switch to youtube and watch topwater blowups for awhile. That usually mellows me out.

Made it out on our biggest lake from 11-5.  Had kids swimming and tubing, so I didn't get a lot of quiet fishing time but an absolutely perfect day out and surprisingly no issues at the launch on either end other than the fullest I've ever seen the overflow parking area.  Last year had some knucklehead decide to try and launch his boat IN BETWEEN two other boats (ala no tying off) and bumped both mine and the guys on the other side.  All that rush and I bet he was parked over on the side pier (bathroom break/crew team pier) for a good 30 min waiting for his family and such.

 

Did get a bonus white bass on the way in while trolling (better than no fishing)....about 12".  

July 4th is one of those days I generally stay away from the lakes. The others are Memorial Day, Father's day and Labor Day.

 

Tom