I'm no where near close to a HERO
[QUOTE=roadrunner;572412]This elevates "Woody" Elnutsmalljaw to DALE HOLLOW FNF HERO status in my opinion.[/QUOTE]
Sorry to disappoint but I'm no HERO by no stretch of the imagination. I just fished Dale Hollow thousands of hours and thought of fishing is millions of hours on top of that to where I have a pretty decent understanding of where the fish will be in December and January based on Lake Levels, time of year, water temp and weather forecast. Whether I have this info on the lake or laying in a hospital bed in Nashville TN, where I would fish and the type of structure I would fish is based on experience and time on the water.
I will say this is a perfect example as to why you should keep notes of your fishing trips, especially if you go the same general time each year. It doesn't take long to write down date, lake level, water temp, air temp, wind, water color and then results for the day, not necessary each individual fish, but more like specific spots or patterns that produced the best and patterns plus spots that did not produce at all. I'm a true believer in that fish use the same areas year after year after year especially the older they get. I compare fish to Humans. The older you get the more settled down you are. The same house, the same grocery store, same pharmacy, same gold course, same everything to keep your life as consistent as possible. Big fish do the same thing I believe. Which is why I have 100% confidence in that I could launch out of Holly Creek before first light in the morning, if I was able, and I would have an over in the boat within the first hour of being able to see the FNF bobber, even though I have only fished it 2 times in the past 10 years since winning The Billy Westmorland Tourney in 2009. I believe the same quality fish that I caught back then are still there waiting on me. I knew where I had caught fish when Dale Hollow was at summer pool the last time and that is where I sent Vaun to fish and he killed them. Use this as an example of the benefit of keeping notes on your trips and where they come in handy. It takes no time to do and pays off 10 fold in the future.
elnutsmalljaws ie… Certifyable FloatnFlyable
I appreciate it Steve....
[QUOTE=roadrunner;572418]In my way of thinking you just proved your a hero and I agree to the Certifyable part also this is in part why you are a hero in my eyes you fished in health conditions that very few people would fish in let alone in the winter under some of the worst conditions and would start before the sun was up. Winning the Billy Westmoreland adds points to hero status but your great knowledge that you were always willing to share with us when you were a regular on here (some of which you just shared from your hospital bed) I have printed several of your post which I keep in my fishing notes to this day. It's great seeing your post today Get well my friend. A hero in my eyes
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I appreciate the kind words. I sent you my cell number thru a PM last week and even called you one day but got a recording. If you want to talk fishing life or whatever give me a call. Again thanks for the kind words. elnut