| Fish tales are usually good for a few laughs April 3, 2008 Folks who fish usually have stories to tell. The stories seem to get better with age each time they’re told. Below are a few of my favorite (mostly) true stories. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I have.
One of the best came from two fishing buddies, Robert and Ron. Before a weekend fishing trip, they had agreed to meet for breakfast at a local fast food restaurant. Robert got there early and ordered coffee. Ron showed up on time. They drank coffee and discussed their plans for the day. After a quick breakfast, they were off to the parking lot. To the utter amazement of both, there was no boat! Each thought the other was going to bring his boat. After a good laugh, they rescheduled the trip. An angler became suspicious when the minnows in his dock tank were missing. He found the tank empty several times during the summer. He surmised that his fishing partner had been using the minnows and not replacing them. When challenged, a heated discussion ended with each vowing never again to fish with the other. The minnows continued to disappear. A few weeks later, a picture of a great Blue Heron arrived in the mail. It was standing on the bait tank with a minnow in its mouth. A note on the photo read, “Now we know who is taking the bait.” A gentleman called to arrange a fishing trip with his 10-year-old grandson. He didn’t seem too excited about fishing with the boy. He mentioned the youngster’s impatience and rambunctious behavior and wanted to schedule the shortest trip available. As it turned out, the boy was a quick study and caught plenty of fish, while granddad had trouble hooking anything. The youngster really had him beat! Granddad finally became frustrated and was ready to head back to the dock. The not-so-impatient youngster shrugged his shoulders as he reeled in the last of many fish. He was not ready to call it a day. A few summers ago we were pulling up to our first drop in Davidson Creek when a passenger saw a large bird sitting on the water. At first glance, it appeared to be an overstuffed Christmas goose, but when it flew away, I noticed that it was unmistakably a pelican. I decided not to even mention the sighting to anyone. Who would ever believe that a pelican was flying around Lake Norman, particularly with so many false reports circulating about alligators, monsters and flying saucers? I had all but forgotten about the pelican until I received an e-mail a few days later. The message read, “Guess what I saw on the lake this morning?” I responded, “A pelican!” He was as surprised and relieved as I was that our eyes weren’t playing tricks on us. A utility worker later told me that it might be the same bird he had seen on numerous occasions while crappie fishing on Lake Wylie. What’s next? Tips from Capt. Gus Lake Norman Monster is a Web site of fun and interesting information about Lake Norman. It also provides a forum for people who wish to anonymously report interesting sightings. Check it out at lakenormanmonster.com.
Upcoming Events:
Safe Boating Class: Thursday, April 17. Lighthouse Marine Services is conducting a “How to use GPS, Sonar and Radar to Navigate and Fish on Lake Norman.” This three-hour class at 6 p.m. will be at Gander Mountain. The cost is $25 per person with pre-registration. Call 704-587-0325 or visit http://www.lmservice.org for additional information. The Lake Norman Striper Swipers’ Spring Classic fishing tournament is planned for April 19 and 20. This two-day event begins at 6 a.m. Saturday and continues until the weigh-in at 1 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit the LNSS web site at http://www.lnssfishn.com
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Gus Gustafson is a USCG Licensed Captain, a member of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association and a professional fishing guide. Visit his Web site at http://www.lakenormanstriperfishing.com. |
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