rsimms, Nickajack (Riverpark), Cats & Bull Bream, 5-16-2009, Sams Kids

[rsimms]

Today was a trip I look forward to every year... Sam Simons (CFF's shsimon) rewards his best students every year with a fishing trip, and he's kind enough to let me go along. I'm not going to write the girls names because I know I won't spell 'em correctly. Hopefully Sam will chime in with more details and pictures.

I was a little worried today, knowing they were going to open some spill gates (which they did a little after 8 am). Not for "danger" reasons... I NEVER go anywhere near the face of the dam with spill gates open. I was just worried about what the extra water might do to a few fish I had located.

It didn't bother them. We started on catfish and the first hour or so the bite was HOT! Each girl got plenty of opportunities to do battle with some healthy blues and one or two channels. We counted and they put 15 quality cats in the boat in a hurry. Then the cat bite slowed and we switched to bluegill. That was pretty much non-stop action with a great number of monster bluegill. Multiple doubles and triples... it was so busy we never stopped long enough to snap a picture of the bull bream. But I'm well-stocked with some fresh cat bait for tomorrow.

Sam is a very special teacher. For those who aren't familiar with what he does, CLICK HERE to download and read an article I wrote about him last year (Word File).

Yet another reason that life is good and gettin' better every day!

 

[minner]

Nice job Sam, those young'ins will remember that the rest of their lives.

I remember the first time I was introduced to "river catfishing" was by my Ag teacher. We ran trot lines all weekend, and I'll never forget it.

 

[Cathooker]

My hat is off to both of you for taking the kids fishing.Good job putting them on fish Richard. emoThumbsup emoThumbsup emoThumbsup

 

[JDK]

looks like a fun trip.. those kind of good deeds will re paid back .. Thats a good thing you guys do and im sure it means the world to these kids

 

[SpurHunter]

Like always, Richard puts the smiles on their faces, and Sam is my hero for doing what he does!

 

[shsimons]

Furaha and Ahnna had a great time. It's always nice getting to spend some extra time with students.
As usual I'm impressed with the catfishing, but man oh man, the bluegill down here are enormous. I kept saying, they don't make them like this in Indiana. Makes me want to go out and fish just for them one morning to have a bluegill fish fry, one of my favorites to eat.

Furaha is especially a neat story, as she is originally from Burundi. Both girls have been a blast to have in class and it always makes my job interesting having a diverse bunch of kids.

Thanks as always Richard, they had a blast, and so did I!

 

[drumking]

This is a great report, Richard. Way to go both you and Sam.

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[EricM]

Always a special trip with Sam's kids!!!!!! emoWorthy emoWorthy

 

[slo-ride]

THAT is too cool!!!!!!...great trip yall...I bet those girls (and Sam) will be talking about that for a loooooong time!!!! emoThumbsup emoWorthy

Btw, Sam...I've got a life jacket just like the ones Furaha and Ahnna are wearing.... and some pajama bottoms exactly like the ones you're sporting emoBigsmile

 

[vtec31284]

wtg nice fish

 

[Nauticman]

Kudos to both of you for doing such a nice thing for the youngsters. Great report!

 

[fishindude911]

thats one memory they will never forget. thats what i look forward to with my nephews when they get old enough or i have my own

 

[BassERT]

More praise for you and that trip!

The faces are great emoThumbsup

 

[captXtreme]

I may not have been there with you Guy's but I can tell you my heart feels as though I was, Thank you guy's for doing what you do. Sam I wish I could have had a teacher that would have stepped up past their contractual obligations and just did what you have. GOOD JOB MEN!!!!!!

 

[craazyboutbass]

That is so cool... im sure they had a blast! WTG, Sam and Richard!

 

[yellburt]

<font face="courier new,courier" color="#0000ff" size="3">great story,an sam if that girls mom an dad see that pic of her kissing a CATFISH,you may be in troble..lol...oh the slime...emoUSA </font>

 

[catch 1]

GREAT JOB! emoThumbsup emoThumbsup That's the first time I have seen a picture of Sam smiling. emoBigsmile

 

[reliable]

Way to go R Simms - nice to see you can still find the kitties for the kiddos - surprised Sam didn't try and talk his kids into helping haul his coolers full of shad uo the the lake for smallies - "extra credit"

 

[TAzGa]

WTG Guys (ang Gals!) .... great idea with the student reward... kudo's to both of you emoThumbsup emoThumbsup emoThumbsup

Looks like a great day on the water emoTongue

 

[oggism]

thats so awesome guys

KUDOS

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