So tomorrow it is... I'm thinking Croaker Channel on Fiesta Island.  I can bring the Blackstone then and we can cook up some grub on the beach next to the vehicles.  Otherwise, I don't want to have to hike a bunch of grilling gear down like I would at Fishermen's Channel.  I'll grab some proteins but bring some also Steve.  Your choice.

Now do we meet up in the morning, or do we meet up in the afternoon?  I'd love to pump some ghost shrimp but realize I may have to buy some raw shrimp too just as a backup. I also think Dave will be coming down.  I don't think he's left his apartment in months so it will be good to see him.

Any other thoughts?  I'll be really busy at work today but will reach out later to see what's up. 

Okay, let's plan on Saturday then?  I haven't dusted off the croaker rods in years.  Now just to figure out where we want to fish in MB but let me make sure there is no huge event going on which would put a damper on it. 

Let's plan on this Saturday.  I know it's pretty close, but it's not like we have a bunch of people to plan for like a real Fish Off.  Pick the location in the poll and we'll set this up. If you would prefer next weekend, then that's fine also.

I didn't go down to the bay this weekend, but walked around Lake Jennings and saw a lot of potential.

That actually made me laugh out loud 

As I was thinking about a gathering, I realized we have a bunch of high-level foodies and cooks on here.  What about a cook-off while we fish?  Between Tim, Jeremy, and myself.... there would be some great grub out there!  Steve can help supply the proteins since I'm not sure if he knows how to cook without a microwave, but he definitely knows good food! hahahaha

Sorry, I haven't really thought about a day yet.  Lake Jennings just started night fishing for cats this weekend and it got me thinking about a calming lake trip with a big cook out.  I'll use this weekend to figure out what would work best.  Would a Saturday work for everyone?

Yeah, this 90-day probationary period is an outdated dinosaur that this company still uses.  Add a Micro-managing boss and it's been a hell 3-months, but respite is on the horizon!

I thought maybe Koga was lurking on here, but nope.

Until I'm off my probation at work and can start using sick and vacation time.

I went into the fish freezer, and I didn't realize how depleted my fish stocks are getting.  Time to restock (hopefully on a few sick days).

I heard Koga was getting treated by Dr Richard Strauss for a blocked bowel issue.  Dr Straus injected him with 10 cc's of a special compound and Koga's never felt so young!  He used the star of Dallas to pinpoint the injection site.

Koga, you out there?

Hahahaha, I'll head down the street for some catfish before I let that happen.

Well, Mother's Day and her birthday are only a day apart, so I decided to use up some more lobster.

Connecticut Style Lobster Roles!  (This is warm and buttery style, while the NE Lobster roll is usually served cold and tossed in a mayo baste.

I really should have pulled more lobster out to make a few more.  I can't get enough of these things.

We are trying to save money, so we didn't go out.  Instead, I said I'll cook us up some Surf-N-Turf.



It came out awesome!



Even though my daughter didn't try the lobster, she loved the steak!

3 of these suckers bigger than my head on this plant...









This was from 3 days ago... It's already bigger!  Holy smokes... Go Lobster Shells!

On Friday night I kept going back and forth about what I wanted to do Saturday morning. The forecast looked pretty rough, so I just kicked back in my chair, trying to relax and see if any inspiration would hit me.

Somewhere in that little snooze, I had a dream of sticking a giant WSB right from the surf. Well damn, if that's not a premonition, I don't know what is.

I armed my surf gear and was ready to go.

I get to TP and the traffic was horrendous at o' dark thirty!  Then I realized, there was a marathon going on and all of the parking was taken up.  I must have watched a thousand runners go by, so I hit the beach through the back entrance.

The tides were looking good, but the beach was warning me this was going to be that type of trip.



I worked my way all the way to Delmar and only found a few spots to actually cast.  Most of the good holes were already taken up by perch guys.



The waves were also getting bigger.  I switched to a 5" weedless swimbait and still managed to get weeds, albeit nowhere as bad as the double grappling hooks on my YoZuri.

I had two bites which removed the paddle from the body.  I'm thinking it might be a sand bass, but that was the extent of my success.  Otherwise, it just felt good to get back out in the sand, but this is back-to-back skunks for me and a little worrying....

Until next tide!