03-26-2004, 02:43 AM
Well, went to Mantua today. Ice off just last Sunday. Went because of cabin fever and to introduce Sparky (now 9 mos) to my float tubing. Sparky did well, but fishing wasn't good, 1 small bass. Spent 1/2 day. The trip was a success because of Sparky. He stayed fairly close on shore, swam out several times (not nearly as good a swimmeer as Bud yet), but handled it pretty well, only moderately concerned about everything. Got a little scared with early a.m. thunder, was his first experience with it. Kind of surpriseing since shooting the shot gun doesn't bother him. Fun and interesting to watch my new best bud develope.
Probably needed to be in deeper water because of cold water temps., but wanted to stay pretty close to shore for Sparky. Really looking forward to warmer water temps. and fishing with Sparky.
[crazy][crazy]Leaky
Probably needed to be in deeper water because of cold water temps., but wanted to stay pretty close to shore for Sparky. Really looking forward to warmer water temps. and fishing with Sparky.
[crazy][crazy]Leaky