rsimms, Chickamauga, Blue Cats, Jan. 13, 2016, Steve Hayes

[rsimms]

Apologies for the belated report... January 13 was Steve Hayes 64th birthday. He decided this year he wanted to do something "special" for himself on his birthday. I was honored that he chose to book a trip with me. I told him we'd head out after the big blues, but that we would be fishing for quality, not quantity. I was concerned about the cold snap, and true to form, the morning bite was VERY slow.

But about 11:30, this happened: https://youtu.be/l8dOdvz2mIo

The bite never got fast or furious, but it was a bit more consistent in the afternoon. We boated ten cats, the four biggest were 57, 28, 18 and 17.

Steve considered it a very "Happy Birthday," and for me, that means life is good and gettin' better every day! emoBigsmile

 

[carl h]

nice

 

[hookset]

Awesome trip!! What a birthday to remember. Congrats on another successful trip with several trophy cats netted. WTG!!

 

[drumking]

emoThumbsup emoGeezer

 

[cuonthelake]

That's one great birthday present emoParty emoParty

 

[MooreEagle]

I have fished with Steve before...great guy and an excellent outdoorsman. Congrats and Happy Birthday Steve

 

[Gator]

Nice Trip and a great video too.

 

[Muskrat]

emoThumbsup emoThumbsup

 

[stratos24/7]

Nice Catch!

 

[Bsmith5]

great looking cats!

 

[mnt.boy]

Nice! Always fun catching big cats