rsimms, Nickajack (Riverpark), Catfish, Aug. 12, 2015, Tennfisher, Bobby & Others

[rsimms]

Howard Yarbrough (CFF's tennfisher) is a great friend and supporter of the Orange Grove Center. He told me a while back that Bobby loved to fish, and he really wanted him to catch a good catfish. It seems like rain and/or other pitfalls always beset me and Howard every time we try to fish together... as they did this time. However, we finally made it happen this morning.

Howard was my "co-guide" and in a short morning jaunt, it was "Mission Accomplished!"

Bobby might be challenged in some ways, but I guarantee that he is NOT "catfish challenged!" He caught several good blues, including the biggest fish of his life (a blue pushing 15 lbs, on light tackle). That always makes me especially happy.

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Bobby only had one, what he called, "Uh oh," when a solid blue broke his line at the boat. Otherwise he was awesome, hooking, and landing, far more than me and Howard put together.

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It was a very special day... one of those days I felt very honored to have been included. Thanks Howard!

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My previous trips this last week have been solid as well. It was slow getting started, but my "light tackle catfish bite" has turned on strong. On half-day trips we've been easily breaking the 100 lb. barrier every time out, and on a full-day trip Saturday we bested 250 lbs. of blue cats that found their way to the boat.

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Three guesses on the bait of choice.... just call me "Chicken Breast Man." I have actually even quit carrying cut bait. On a couple of trips I've fished cut bait and chicken side-by-side, and ONLY the chicken ever got bit. It probably wouldn't be my choice if I was specifically targeting trophy blues, but for 5 - 20 lbers., you can't beat it right now.

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And that means life is good and gettin' better every day!

 

[porthos33]

Hey thanks for the report. You are right about the cut bait. July the big ones were eating it good but this month seems they just don't want it like they did coming off the spawn. Love the way you did the last pic!

 

[Blue76]

That's awesome... its great that you are accommodating these people with some special needs. Not everyone will take time for that. Love the post, the story and the pics.... keep up the good work.

 

[tennfisher]

Blue76 - 8/12/2015 4:21 PM

That's awesome... its great that you are accommodating these people with some special needs. Not everyone will take time for that. Love the post, the story and the pics.... keep up the good work.

Well said. Richard did a fantastic job with Bobby and was most gracious in making sure that Bobby got the fishing trip of a lifetime. Those of us who know Bobby are most appreciative. Many Thanks Richard!!

emoWorthy emoWorthy

Tennfisher

 

[G-3]

Great job with Bobby....you gave him a day he will never forget. That's what it's all about.

 

[EricM]

Days like this make me especially proud to be your friend emoWorthy emoWorthy

 

[Gator]

Way to go Richard! He won't ever forget this fishing trip.