Scratching the itch at lunch on Tuesday

[TriAngler]

Well Tuesday I got up and went to work like most other days - land-locked here in the Triangle. Around 11:30 I left and spooled through the local drivethrough window to pick up a sammich when a strange thing happened. Whether it was the cellphone message that a marathon meeting after lunch was postponed, or echoes of the big rock radio feed, or reports of talking boats, when I came out of the drive through, my car was headed east and it just kept on heading. Hey - the boat keys and some spare clothes were in the trunk, sammich and diet Pepsi in hand, I turned off the AC, cranked down the windows and set the cruise on 78 down I-40 east. I needed to smell some saltwater - and right now. Spent a couple hours rinsing the dust off my rig and taking in the sights, sounds and smells at the marina - ahhhh - then headed out to run her for a spell before returning to responsible adulthood. My u-turn point was the sea bouy at Masonboro inlet where I spotted bait balls with fatbacks pushed up so tight it looked like you could walk on them. Let's take a closer look. (Is it possible I'm actually going to catch a fish on this crazy mental health day?) I grabbed the spinning rod I keep on board just in case and HECK YEAH - the edges were covered up with snapper blues. A quick half dozen of these pound for pound top fighters and I AM HEALED! On the way back to the dock, I did catch a glimpse of a sexy stealthy UFO (unidentified fishing outfit) "slip"ing by. Holy cow. Was that thing floating or flying? Sitting still or trimmed out? Hard to tell - but mighty sleek, I'll say. Wednesday morning back to work as usual - with my itch fully scratched by a few 2 pound bluefish. Who'd a thunk it?

Man - it's Good to be alive.

The Pogie Patch


Pound for Pound fighting machine


Bunker Screensaver?


A stealthy glimpse

[gottaflylee]

Next time give me a call... Glad you got down and got on the water, even if it was for a very short time... Nothing better that a head enema...

[SeaBiscuit]

Glad you did it bro. The pogie screensaver is outstanding indeed.
How did the southport run?
Biscuit

[Robja]

Glad you were able to go out. I'm so hoping to get out tomorrow. Heading down in a couple of hours.

[merry marlin]

Wow Triangler, That is a beautiful picture of an even more beautiful pogie patch......I've got visitors for over a month but mid july we've got to get together!
MM

[BTH284]

Good on ya one of favorite reads here so far Glad you got to do it!

[TriAngler]

Thanks all - Nick the SP is running strong. Just toooo clean -need to get her nasty this weekend.

Lee - would love to have you aboard. I never think to call cause (like me) you seem to be WORKing all the time.

Jacques - tell that company you've got fishing to do!

BHT - at 49, it's good to know I can still "push the button" once in awhile.

K