07-16-2010, 09:00 AM
I can&#39;t believe it, has my boat curse been removed, at least temporarily? Scott and I had a pretty good time, though we couldn&#39;t hardly get a hook in anything&#39;s mouth. I sent a text message to Richard asking him how to get a circle hook in a catfish&#39;s mouth fishing a live bluegill. Things were a little fishy, as the rod would load for a bit and then the fish would come off. After that, my line cut pretty easily, without much pressure. Richard suggested gar, and I have a feeling he was right. I think I found a few gar holes.<br /><br />Anyway, total for the night was 4 blues, with 1 going at a short and stocky 16 lbs. This is one of the fatter fish I have seen, just in a miniature body. I&#39;ll be out again tonight. I am excited as Scott helped me put a depth finder on the console, and it makes riding around the river much more interesting.<br /><br />Scott and I have decided that he handles the Chickamauga trips and I pull Nickajack trips. Sounds good to me.