Well I was so hyped on starting the year right, I decided to hit the local creek. I heard of these hot dogs that are just to die for called Caspers. Well i microwaved a few dogs up and got the 4/0 gammies ready. I grabbed the 4 lb test and my swimbait rod and was on my way. The weather was great and the Cody was rearing to go.

Water temp was cold. Clarity was brown and I was hoping the dirty diapers in the creek wouldn’t affect the bite. I lobbed out the tasty Caspers and pointed to the sky and said,”Fishing homey Gods, please let 2008 be a good year. I promise, if you make it good for me today, I’ll stop drinking as much as I usually do…” As soon as I was done saying the last word my 4 lb test jumped. I set the hook on my 8’12″ swimbait rod and the fight was on! She went left, went right, jumped in the air, and digged. It was awesome.

She was 9lbs 4ounces. FIRST FISH OF 2008!!