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Originally Posted by Fish Tank
HI,MVP I like to keep my eyes on the guys that fish with me,only to see if i can be some help.Needless to say i have learned plenty by watching the sharpies that are on the boat.Watching you assured me that you could fish on my team anytime.We all have those days,i got lucky and had the hot hand.Believe me,i have had days when some nine year old kid outfished me.Its all about enjoying the company and doing what we love to do.I wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year.capt.tommy joseph
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Tommy,
You are so right when it comes to what constitutes a good day of fishing
In the past I would not consider it a good day unless I caught both quantity and quality of fish. Over the past 2 years I have learned to base success of trip by the company on the trip and just enjoying the experience regardless of the catch
I can thank guys like you, Shrimpman Steve and other friends for teaching me this important lesson. Fishing has been much more enjoyable now that I have grasped this concept. Do not get me wrong as I am very competitive and like to catch just as much as the next guy but do not base success of trip based on how many fish are in my cooler. Trip with you was my worst catch day of the season but also was one of my most enjoyable as I got to spend time with friends Tropics and Finreaper as well as meet new friends that fished that day with you. Also watching you fishing lighter leader and getting bit while others were not also added to my tog arsenal. Seeing the passion you bring after 80 years on this earth only emphasized what is really important. Family, Friends, having passion in what you do and giving back. Another example was trip with my good friend Stephen on his boat the Legacy. Caught very well that trip but the highlight for me was watching his son John catch his first keeper blackfish all by himself and being right by his side in coaching him through it. As you can see from picture his father could not have been prouder. This is what it is all about for me now. Sharing a day on the water with good friends and passing along the passion we have for fishing to the next generation. Speaking of sharpies this kid will be out fishing all of us by the time he is 13
