Maybe some people arent as fortunate as you

 

This reminds me of a time about 17 years ago, when the spillway at Mosquito was a treasure trove of fish -- if you knew how to catch them. Anyways, while I was fishing, this elderly couple was fishing for food to eat, but not catching anything. It felt so good to go home that day, knowing that couple were not going to go hungry thanks to all the crappie, 'Gills, walleye, and smallmouths I caught and gave to them. They left with a bucket full. They were so appreciative and gracious.

By the way, anyone else remember the spillway glory days? The only pike of my lifetime, a 30"er I caught from there.

 

17 years ago, anyone else remember the spillway glory days?

Thanks for a good laugh --Tim.......................................................................................................................................................

 

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hahaha But it is true. 17 years ago, that place was paradise. :B

 

actually, ez bite my son and i did give away all the fish we caught to a couple that wasnt having as much luck as we were, but they were trying, thats my point. the scavengers i am talking about are the ones that just sit and loiter on the causeway, downing beer after beer and running up to you if they see you have fish. they could spend that beer money on a rod and reel and try catching for themselves. they have run up on so many occassions and actually scared my kids that we try to steer clear of the causeway. i am all for helping those who are helping themselves as we did when we gave away all our fish that day.

 

Scavengers asking for fish? lol.

If someone fired up their vehicle, drove to a lake to beg for food they got issues. The price of a gallon of gas would feed you at your local Mccdonalds, unless you live on the water it makes no sense. Hell cookin oil ain't cheap either...

 

hahaha Jimmy Mac, your post made me think about the seagulls that linger around your vehicle in the McDonald's parking lot waiting for french fries. Maybe next time someone comes asking for free fish on the causeway, you can just throw a handful of fries at them.

 

I've never had anyone ask me for fish, the one's that get on my nerves most are the one's who see you catch a fish and sprint over and sit right next to you like you have a magical fish producing hole and ask you what your using and if the can have some of what you have!

 

jimmymac, i can't figure it out, you are absolutely right, but it has happened on numerous occassions...