First off I would like to say I am sorry for not being around so much lately. I have missed reading all of your reports and hope your doing well. I have not been fishing at all lately because my grandmother passed away last week. She was an awesome lady who I look up to and admire so much. She always knew what the most important things in life were, friends, family and cherished each moment that she had with them. She really made it look easy and I will miss her alot.

Fishing for me has always been a relaxing experience, a time for reflection, a place to be alone with my thoughts so to speak.   So naturally when my husband said to me yesterday we were going fishing for a little bit I was a little apprehensive to be alone with my thoughts knowing where they would lead me but as I watched the sun setting across the lake I realized that never again would I be alone out there for my nan would always be with me. Cheering me on. Yesterday's fishing trip was a short one but it was time well spent as usual. Every fish that I caught which happened to be only 2 was for my nan. I held them high and told her that. I am sure that she was smiling as she stood alongside my grandfather in heaven.

My first one I caught just off a weedbed I was slowly dragging a magic stick along the top and letting it fall. It was not the biggest fish I have caught but it was for my nanny and I can say that it really was one of the most important fish that I have caught.  

Not long after that fish my husband stood down the shoreline from me throwing his BLR Bomber. For those of you who don't know this is a 10 inch senko which he likes to throw alot. By now it is about 2 inches shorter. He was not having much luck and realizing that he forgot to put some CB sauce on it he quickly added some. I think it was the shad scent. Not long after that he had one on and fought it for some time before finally getting it to shore. He was also working the weeds. It was a new pb for him and I was very happy for him.

Here are 2 of that fish.

Last but not least one more for my nan before I had to go. The sun was almost setting now and it was time to end my day.

I know that this is not my ususal report but I feel that it was one I needed to do. So for those of you that stuck with me and read this. Thank you.. Also if you remember the next time your out on the water and catch one hold it up high and say This one is for you Louise. Please.

Nicely done...

"Lord hear our prayers."

8-)

Excellent report and sentiments!

Sorry to hear about your loss but nice fish.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Nice pics and good looking fish

Reguards.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts , she must have been a super great person. Sorry for your loss.

Terrific !

Big O

So naturally when my husband said to me yesterday we were going fishing for a little bit I was a little apprehensive

plenty of times i haven't gone fishin' and wished i had.  very few have i gone and wished i hadn't.  as you've shown above, it doesn't take long to realize that it's about a whole lot more than catchin' something.  real nice post and sorry about your loss.

A big thumbs up to any and all posts that bring back memories of my grandparents.

Thank you!

Sorry about your loss.  Nice pictures and report.

Thanks for sticking it out and reading this report. I hope that it was not too depressing. I appreciate all of the kind words. She was the most awesome lady and I really just wanted to share a little something about her.

Wonderful post.

Not depressing at all. Uplifting actually. Makes me think about how I'd like my loved ones to think of me, after I'm gone. Your reflection puts things into proper perspective.

Fishing can be so much more than catching and bragging. Being out in nature naturally brings reflection. I guess it depends on what you do with it. Sounds like very productive time for you.

Sorry to hear of your loss. But happy for you that you have such a family.