I'm back!!

[Barrie Mann]

It’s been two months and one day since the surgeon replaced the Aortic Valve in my heart and when he did he told me I wouldn’t be able to fish for at least 3 months. However I’ve been feeling pretty good lately and the cabin fever had me so frustrated that this morning I decided I would fish. Getting up a little earlier I put waders and fly rod and flies in the car and drove to the Mosquito Lagoon ( now considered by me to be my home waters) I put the waders on rigged the rod and hiked in to fish one of my favourite flats. I fished it strong for about 3 hours. I’d like to tell you I slayed em, but the truth is I didn’t get a bump even. Yes a total skunk, but it didn’t matter I was back on the water fishing. I’m back and life is looking better.

[bassman]

As a newcomer who didn't know of your surgery, it's good to hear all went well. I have also been in a position where I didn't get to do something I love, and must sooner than the doc gave the okay I was back on the motorcycle and heading from MN to AR. Being deprived of things we love by health is always a downer but it just makes getting back to be able to do those things that muc better.

Glad the trip was so invigorating for you, but you'd think a few fish would have cooperated just to make it more fun.

[WadeK]

SWEET! Glad to see your on the mend. Just don't over do it. Stick with catching bait for now. Later you can target the Trophies that'll test your ticker.

TL,
Wade

[RichardCullip]

Welcome back Barrie. Glad to hear that you've healed up enough to get out fishing again. Don't worry, I have no doubt that the catching will come pretty soon.

[WanderingBlues]

Welcome back Barrie. I'm sure we'll see reports of you with 70# tarpon in no time.

[briansII]

. Yes a total skunk, but it didn’t matter I was back on the water fishing. I’m back and life is looking better.

Sounds like you are way ahead of the game already. Congrats!

briansII

[Papasequoia]

Whew, I thought you meant back in CA - we sure dodged a bullet there! [Note to Jon S: we need that "this report is worthless without pics" smiley]

[Barrie Mann]

Whew, I thought you meant back in CA - we sure dodged a bullet there! [Note to Jon S: we need that "this report is worthless without pics" smiley]

Glad I didn't dissapoint you by not returning to sunny Cal Jon. As for no pics on the report well it's pretty simple even for you to understand - No fish = No pics

[Rob909]

Good news Barrie!!!


Rob

[midger]

Whew, I thought you meant back in CA - we sure dodged a bullet there! [Note to Jon S: we need that "this report is worthless without pics" smiley]

Here ya go:



But without a fish in the picture it might not be the same. Glad you're back onthe water Barrie.

[Eric]

Barrie that is some good news
Eric

[gabe]

Good to hear Barrie. glad you are feeling well.

[beachbum]

Good news, Barrie! Enjoy!