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Been on the road the past month and busier than a one armed paperhanger with fleas.
Two days before Leon & I would start the 17 hour drive north I get the call. My Dad's not doing good. 15 minutes later the nurse calls me saying he took his last breath. Dad's in SoCA. I'm in VA. So started hitting the phones and put the whole funeral together in 24 hours. Fortunately he was miliary and already had a plot. And when I was in CA last December, I contacted the funeral home and let him know I'd need their services. I was. back mid March to finalize everything. Getting on the plane home was sad because I knew this was probably the last time I'd see Dad alive. Since he was buried in a military cemetery, it would be three weeks until the funeral. They're very busy. Dad had altheimers and was slipping fast. To be totally honest, it was a blessing when I got the news.
So decided nothing I could do and finished getting my gear and stuff together and off we drove. At that point I called it my Celebration of life trip. And man, it was a trip. Best ever in Canada.Temps were in the 40's at night and 60s to 70s during the day. Fishing started out hot and heavy and just continues for 8 solid days.
Day 1 we got bass thumb. Day 2 we got skin coming off the thumb. A gripper or boga became a must.
Scenery was epic. God's country.
Surprisingly the bugs were tame. Well until after 2100 - but then it was time to sleep to rest for the next day
We fish these lakes for smallies, but still got some bonus fish
Released this one because it was outside the slot limit, but caught a few more and had appetizers and a nice dinner.
When I get Leon's pix, I'll post them but here's a taste of what Canada, on fire, can provide
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So sorry to hear about your dad. It is never easy losing your parents.
FISH, lots of fish! BIG fish! Congrats on a great trip!
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G, sorry to hear about your pops. Mine is actually in hospice now, so I get the feeling.
You my friend are making it a valuable trip and wow.....what a day!!
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backtofuturetoyota wrote:
Mine is actually in hospice now
So was mine. 91 and altheimers. To be honest, I viewed his passing as a blessing. Very sad but no way to live.
John - the joke of the trip became:
Me: Want a pix?
Leon: Nah, it's just another 18"
We got lucky and hit the lakes at the right time
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Holy smokes (no pun intended since you were in Canada)!
Your dad was an American hero.
Those fish are ridiculous. I'm checking with the authorities to see if the pics are photo shopped !
Excellent way to honor your pops. Well done! And welcome back.
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Great report and beautiful fish. Sorry about your dad. A cure for alzheimer's can't come soon enough. Terrible disease.
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Definitely sorry to hear about your dad, still tough even though he has.had so many health issues. From those pictures and report, it was definitely a celebration trip. Couldn't imagine a trip like that
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Sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to have such an amazing trip.
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Leon didn't want any pix of dinks posted .....
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Double Holy Smokes!
You guys must be spoiled now, by those beauties!!
So what were the dinks? 15, 16 & 17"ers?
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After being Hookup's personal photographer for so long I'm glad to be on the opposite end of the lens for a change :-). Best trip in six years going to Canada, ready for next year!
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Wowsa! Those make you look small. Congrats!!
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Ernie wrote:
So what were the dinks? 15, 16 & 17"ers?
Me: Want a pix?
Leon: Nah, it's just another 18"
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George,
My sympathies for your loss. Yes, your dad is an American hero. RIP sir.
Those are some good ole Beauchene tanks. Miss that place like crazy. What was your best lure?
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darbrewe wrote:
My sympathies for your loss. Yes, your dad is an American hero. RIP sir.
Thank you. Lost it twice. First time was when his casket was pulled out of the hearse and the soldiers stood at attention and saluted. Second time was when they started playing taps.
What was your best lure?
White fluke with tail dyed chartreuse
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Is there any other color of fluke you should throw!!?!
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Oubassman wrote:
Is there any other color of fluke you should throw!!?!
All white ....
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