Well it is sunday morning and we are packing to leave Highland Marina. It has been a wonderful trip with some highs and lows.  1 fenwick rod tip broken, 1 fenwick/quantum combo on the bottom, 1 broken hot foot cable.   The up side was seeing Josh 14 catch his first spotted bass, taylor 11 catch her first "artificial" bass, her first double, set a respectable PB at 3.5 lbs, and have a 7 bass afternoon (all 1-2 lbs).

All in all it was a great family vacation.  The final score after 7 fishing outings (2 a day) is:

Nicole - No fish but enjoyed herself in a beautiful cabin by the fireplace

Josh - 1 spotted bass - spent most of the time texting his friends and not fishing

Dad - 5 spotted and 1 hybrid

Taylor - 7 spotted and 4 hybrid

Drive to Highland Marina - 8 hrs

Broken and Lost rods - 360 dollars

Cabin on the Lake - 799 dollars

Spending 5 days with your family doing what you all love --------

PRICELESS

Christmas came early for you.  What a great way to spend the week.  Awesome.

CONGRATS TAYLOR.......YOU GAVE DADDY A WHOOPIN'!!!!  

alright man, despite the broken gear it sounds like a good time!

I hope you get to make many more memories like this with your family