Hammerin' Cats With Sam & The Kids, Chick Tailwater 5-3-2008

[rsimms]

Sam Simons (CFF's shsimons) is a good man. He's an elementary school teacher and he offers an "incentive program," treating the winning youngsters to an end-of-the-year fishing trip. I am so proud that he lets me play along. It was supposed to be a morning trip, but a very ugly morning sky, driving rain and sporadic bolts of lightning changed that plan. But we salvaged the afternoon. Sam's 4th graders, Trent and Emili smoked 'em! The cats were hot and heavy right after the storm moved out. We started out concentrating on quantity, and it was working good. Then Sam figured out a "quality" pattern as well. For 2 or 3 hours the action was fast and furious... big cats, little cats and some in-between. With a little help from Sam, Trent put a 17 lb. blue in the boat using spinning tackle with 8 lb. test. Later he nailed a 14 and nobody had to help him ... even though he asked. Not to be outdone, Emili did massive battle against a 19 lb. drum ... and won on the same light tackle. There were several drag-screaming runs. It was an awesome fun afternoon and one I know those youngsters will remember it for a while. For what it's worth... when the sun came out the bite shut down like flippin' off a light switch. No matter... our fun had been had. Life is good and gettin' better every day. Enjoy the pics... I think Sam will add a few more.

 

[shsimons]

I can't believe how much fun those kids had. It was one of those "perfect" days that I will remember forever.

Thanks Richard!

I attached Emili's drum, she reeled it in like a pro.

 

[mallardecho]

What an awesome day for all involved....congrats to each and every one of you.

 

[Guest]

Like i have said in the past there is nothing better in life then putting a smile on a kids face....GREAT JOB GUYS.... emoApplause emoApplause emoApplause

 

[hoggerhead]

awesome!!!emoParty emoDance

 

[craazyboutbass]

Good job Richard and Sam for getting those kids out for some fun on the water!

 

 

 

[WLG]

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Way to go Sam and Richard for putting those kids on some fine fish today!!! Thats just COOL right there NUFF SAID!!!!emoDance emoDance

 

[Noles Fan]

Great job and that is awsome what you are doing for the kids. Keep it up also nice pics.

 

[Cisco]

That's what we need more of. . . .Teachers who care for their students instead of just their job! Great job SAM and Richard

 

[drumking]

Richard, this is why you are #1 in my book. Way to go with Sam and the kids.

 

[Nickajack Angler]

I'm going to share this post with my two boys.... Sam is the kind of hero we should all look up to. A REAL one. Great thinking "outside of the box" Sam! We certainly need more people like you in our children's lives, and certainly our schools. Great pics and nice Guide! Now you'll have Richard asking to be taken for some of those quality fish you are on all the time!!!emoLaugh

 

[Kingfish]

Great job! Sam and Richard you are both number 1.emoToast

 

[bent rod]

<font size="2"> WTG Trent and Emili!

 Two super guys and two happy kids, Great story

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[m17glock]

all i can do is say a big AMEN to what has already been said. richard and sam emoThumbsup

 

[SpurHunter]

 

 

 

 Nuff said. You two are heros in my book!

 

[captXtreme]

I could not think of a better way to reward our students, I only wish that other teachers could "CATCH" the vision
Thanks guy's this has given me some ideas for my Kids.
JC

 

[Guest]

Fantastic fishing and catching for the kids Richard/Sam, you couldn't have done it any better, the smiles say it all.

 

[polo-dog]

Way to go guys! Those memories will stay with you and them for a long time.

 

[bassnbug]

awesome emoToast

 

[Cathooker]

My hat is off to the both of you. If more people took an interest and took children on more trips like this we would have a better world. emoThumbsup emoThumbsup emoThumbsup emoWorthy emoWorthy emoWorthy