My ONLY Fishing Excursion for 2011

Given the numerous adventures and purchases the family made this year I can't complain. However my one and only fishing excursion occurred Thursday evening October 6th on the Mississippi with Capt. Dennis ( thanks again Dennis for going out ).

I caught four Drum and four catfish ranging from 1 to 3 lbs.  A good late afternoon / evening of fishing and relaxation was had by all!

Casting the bait net just after we put in

The south entrance to the Quincy Lock

Nearly to the Missouri Side of the river where we anchor and fish
(Quincy lock in background)

Late afternoon skyline and river looking back towards the Illinois bank

Although I only caught 4 of these guys, they are experts at removing your bait from your hook and swimming away.

Missouri bank in the background

Missouri bank in the background

Sunset, cat fishing on the Mississippi, on a pleasant fall evening
Doesn't get any better than this

The largest catch of the night about 3 lbs.

Another Satisfied Customer !

Winner of the "Customer who's travelled the greatest distance to Capt. Dave's" Award, Mr. Bantz displays his unbridled excitement for landing a fish Friday mid morning.

Mr. Bantz also took top honors in the following categories during the excursion:

( 2 ) - Greatest number of fish caught

( 2 ) - Greatest variety of species caught ( Perch & Blue Gill )

( * ) - Greatest poundage of fish caught -- As all other boat occupants failed to catch any fish

In addition, a good time was had by all Thursday evening-- brats on the grill & cold beer (unfortunately, the burgers were scorched as Capt. Dave was distracted by the conversations held with Mr. Bantz while attempting to grill).

Thursday evening we watched the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, followed by a small portion of the Dark Knight on Capt. Dave's Media Center. Then we retired early in preparation of the pre-dawn wake up time.

Friday afternoon upon returning from the fishing adventure we watched Joe Bonamassa in Concert, as Capt. Dave reprieved himself by grilling the hamburgers " Just Right".

All Participants enjoyed the event, and suggested scheduling another outing in the near future.