Fisherman's Tales

Despite having a few basketball games this weekend, we also had a lot of time to kill. Luckily, by way of the generosity of a player's grandparents, we were able to spend most of that time out at a private pond for boating, swimming, fishing, and eating. There was enough around there to keep the boys busy for days.
After trying their hand at paddling a canoe, a long swimming trip out to the famous "Goose Poop Island", and a hearty lunch consisting of hot dogs, ribs, beans, mac-n-cheese, and watermelon; the boys decided to try their hands at becoming fishermen. Everyone gave fishing a try and almost everybody eventually caught something. Sunpirch, bass, and wipers were among the fish being caught. The boys would just drop the line in the water, no need to cast, and shake the pole up and down a bit, and BAMM, a fish had taken the bait. Among the day's big catches were an 8 pound wiper caught by BB. Nice catch man! JT and MG also hit the jackpot with some gigantic fish.
Even though we were there to play basketball, we are also here to have fun. There is no doubt that the boys had fun out at the pond. It took it's toll on them eventually, being kept busy, but if you ask me...we'll play more games, not often will you get fish with a bunch of your friends.
Thanks for the generous invitation. We are all very appreciative of it.