I was able to load and unload my canoe, new optima battry, and TM along with assorted tackle and rods into and out of the pick up for the first time since my surgery.

I fished for about 3.5 hours. Lousy conditions, lotsa rain, but my Forgg Toggs kept me dry.

I managed two keepers.

But the big news is that by getting the smaller battery and the fold up dolley, I am back in the game.

I miss the big Trojan battery because with that I could fish all day and come home with a 70% charge, this D34M opitma came back with 50%. But who cares? I was able to do what I love best and not just stay at home to get crabby and fat (whoo boy did I gain weight)

The pictures should be familiar, as they reflect my usual standard of absolute crapola.

I couldn't be happier

I feel pretty good, a little sore, but no real pain.

Anyway here are the bassies

Both were about a pound and a half. first on yo-zuri hardcore drum, second on horney toad (wierd shot)

Did you fish with spinning tackle or have you fallen completely "off the wagon?"

Glad to see your back in the game Avid!  

Just becareful not to hurt yourself before your all healed up.

Good to hear!!!  Have fun while I sit up here in this ice storm.

Glad you to see you are almost over the road to recovery.....

Glad you're back at it. You will be making up lost ground in no time flat. Congratulations!

Hey My Sicilian Brother THAT IS GREAT NEWS  PRAYERS ANSWERED

Wecome back and get stronger to tackle thos Fork submarines

Hey, Way 2 Go. Looks like you're recovering pretty well. Fishing that is. Camera work, well.....

Nice to hear your back at it bro!  I had absolute confidence in your ability to get back in the boat.  I cant wait to fish with you agian.  It was a real pleasure hearing you seranade the fish last week.  Guys let me tell you its quite an experiece to hear Avid do crooner Italiano.  ;D  ;D

Al

Way too cool.  Welcome back.  

Excellent news Avid. Way to git er dun. Just don't overdo it, no excuses at Fork.

Ronnie

Way to go avid 8-)

Did you fish with spinning tackle or have you fallen completely "off the wagon?"

I was fishing alot with the BSR852 GLX matched with YOUR Stradic.  I was using it for topwaters, and jerkbaits.  Perfect outfit for those applications.   Once I laid out the bucks for the Loomis, I was committed.  Now I'm still a few bucks short of the Steez, but I'll have one at the fork.

Can't thank you enough for your generosity in loaning me this wonderful reel.

RW ROCKS  

HEEEYYYY!!!......need a fishing buddy??  ;D ;D Wheneever you go out and want some company think of your ole buddy Scott lol. Seriously though id really like to see some killer fisheries over towards our neck of the woods. So as long as you dont another fellah coming along id love to take another fishing trip with you.

nice

Having to sit on your rear when you could be out fishing or hunting is tough.  I've had to deal with entirely too much of that over the last year and a half.

Now I see what that guy was talking about in reference to my sunglasses.   ;D

Welcome back Av.  Your making me so jelous with the horny toads.  I'm dying to pick up the sammy

Way to go Avid! Glad to hear that you are back out there!

I'm launching tomorrow and it will be 26 degrees! I thought CA was warm?!?!?!?! Guess I won't be gettin topwater fish either!

Great to hear! Those bass better hide!

way 2 go

man that hardcore drum color is one of my favourites , i got fish with it even in clear water  

Awesome news Avid. Glad to hear that one of our best is back at it again full strength . Just be careful out there and make sure you don't overdo anything. Don't want you getting hurt again and not be able to fish again.

Awsome Avid,glad to here it.I myself love them horny toads.We're exspecting some snow up here so i won't get mine out just yet

That's great Bid Dog. Just be carful.

Glad to see you recovered, welcome back... ;D

Awesome, Don. Glad to hear you're up and running again.