Captain's back!

Larry,
It was nice for that bass to bring back the lure to you!! That was a million to one chance for sure.

Speaking of million to one,although this is not a fishing tale but rather "hunting type"

Each morning,before going to work my father would take our large St,Bernard out for a romp in the woods and my father would take along the Sheridan 20 cal air rifle "just to plink"

Well,Lance,our dog,crashed into some brush and flushed a grouse. My father just made a snap shot........................and beaned it!! Head shot!!

Talk about a million to one!!

I was in 'Nam at the time but was surprised to read about it later on in a letter from home.

Wayne

Wayne--

Unusual things happen.

Grouse...I hunted hard for years. Most enjoyment came after I bought and trained a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

Very few left now in many parts of the country, not because of hunting but largely due to habitat loss, proliferation of predators, bird flu.

Today I would not shoot one...they have it tough enough.

Larry

P.S.: Not sure if George's line broke or if he tied a bad knot on that lure. Many of us pick up last year's rod and reel and take off, not inspecting or replacing the line, etc.

Larry,
What I due when I put away gear at the end of the season,I clean it and give it a good inspection.

Then,some time before the season opens,I recheck the gear.

It is amazing how many holes waders develop in storage only to be discovered when you first wade back into the water!!!

Wayne