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by rugrat181
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Kayak Angler's Choice Awards Nomination - 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 2385

Re: Kayak Angler's Choice Awards Nomination - 2012

Done. Pretty straightforward. I agree it serves as a great tribute to Mark...
As for the justification I hope "because I say so" will work....

Dave S.
by rugrat181
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Fort Myers Beach
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

Fort Myers Beach

Heading south to take the nephew and his kids out for a day's fishing. Looks like we will be in the San Carlos Bay Area. I am just looking for any and all advice on the area. It's gonna be a live shrimp day, I guess, in hopes of some trout. Please understand, this is not a kayak trip due to the part...
by rugrat181
Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: We have lost an old friend
Replies: 70
Views: 99273

Re: We have lost an old friend

So sad to open the site and see news like this about a member. As a "new guy", Mark made me feel welcome when I met him at the tourneys. Reading things like this makes me realize how valuable my time on the water is to me.

RIP Mark "cooknfish" Bellotte.
by rugrat181
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: The answer is 14 minutes
Replies: 20
Views: 5577

Re: The answer is 14 minutes

Nothin' like a good ole fish hook in the hand story to start my Monday. Ouch!! Glad you thought it was a good day but I'd hate to be there on a bad day. LOL....
by rugrat181
Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: A Little Help.....
Replies: 21
Views: 12324

Re: A Little Help.....

Joe,
I realize we don't know each other yet, but I want you to know I sent out a prayer as I began to read this thread. Best wishes to your brother.

Dave S.
by rugrat181
Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: First Tarpon
Replies: 15
Views: 8647

Re: First Tarpon

Great Video!! Congratulations !!!!
by rugrat181
Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:38 am
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: Tarpon Fishing is a Contact Sport
Replies: 20
Views: 9377

Re: Tarpon Fishing is a Contact Sport

That was some terrific video. Heck of a forearm !!! And a beautiful fish too !! Way to go guys.
by rugrat181
Tue May 29, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: My First Tarpon experience
Replies: 3
Views: 1064

My First Tarpon experience

I have try to sum this up without getting carried away. Truth is, as I started this is I am still getting shivers of excitement just thinking about it. Yesterday, on my fourth attempt, I jumped a tarpon. WOW about sums it up as this beast flew into the air and off I went for a ride. The battle inclu...
by rugrat181
Sat May 12, 2012 12:21 am
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: So it begins, a serious case of tarpon fever
Replies: 4
Views: 1656

Re: So it begins, a serious case of tarpon fever

You guys are doing much better than I.. The biggest thing I've hooked so far is my thumb (ouch!!!). Oh, and a few catfish.

Had em 5 feet in front of me so I know it's just a matter of putting in the time.
by rugrat181
Tue May 08, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Today is a good day
Replies: 7
Views: 2488

Re: Today is a good day

Having new eyes put on a rod right now.
by rugrat181
Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Nice
Replies: 18
Views: 6300

Re: Nice

Great photo. If my better half sees it she will absolutely
think that is what I do out there Thanks !!
by rugrat181
Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:36 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Thoughts and prayers needed.
Replies: 33
Views: 18807

Re: Thoughts and prayers needed.

Hey Mark,
Last Sat. was the first time I had the pleasure to speak with you at the the pic-n-sip. Please get well so we can have our next conversation in April, Prayers are sent.
by rugrat181
Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: New Year's Day at Cockroach Bay
Replies: 1
Views: 826

New Year's Day at Cockroach Bay

I had the pleasure of meeting Norm at CRB launch today. He was just coming in as I was getting started. I recognized him from the "Norm" on his shirt. Heading out the channel to cast for trout there was way too much boat traffic. I moved onto the North flat where I connected with my 1st re...
by rugrat181
Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: My Annual Christmas Poem
Replies: 19
Views: 6842

Re: My Annual Christmas Poem

The creative juices sure were flowing!! Great Poem. Really helps to set the Holiday mood.

Merry Christmas to you all out there in paddle fish land.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by rugrat181
Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: Weedon has been very good to me
Replies: 8
Views: 3269

Re: Weedon has been very good to me

Really appreciate the tip on getting to fish the outside of Weedon without the long paddle around. Can hardly wait to check it out. Met you at the pic n sip in Sept. Congrats on your achievments in this last tournament. It was my first and I had the wrong address for the festivities. Otherwise I'd h...
by rugrat181
Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Pelican Rescue
Replies: 10
Views: 3364

Re: Pelican Rescue

Way to be a friend !!