We went to a friend's house and did more visiting, chatting and BBQing than actually watching the game or the commercials but we did see the Budweiser commercial, it was pretty cool as usual

Is this a Netflix Series ?

Hopefully something comes up soon but at least you are enjoying some cool trout trips in your own backyard

You are addicted to them Lakes more than Janie is to Bass Pro    

Glad you are enjoying the down time even if the locals are bothering you, you seem to prevail ! 

Looks so good, what's for Dessert ?

After a nice stringer like that, you should celebrate and take your wife to Bass Pro, she deserves it !

Quote from: Latimeria on January 28, 2026, 07:30:04 PMRight on Tim. I was checking out old SNBF pictures and they were only little guys! Lol

Yeah, and playing in the water and rolling in the sand....Still got it in every vehicle I own     

 Well, the kids are growing fast and making me old   Aaron will be 29 and is now a Journeyman Electrician for SDG&E working on all the Sub Stations and has one of the highest paying jobs in the company (Dangerous too) The Twins are going to be 20 and are working at Albertson's as they figure out what they want to do when they aren't fishing   Today Max signed up to get his Boater's Card and Myles is going to get his too, I told them a couple years ago it would be a good idea to have it and they actually listened to me     Is this a ploy to overtake The Cyclops   Time sure did fly by and I am approaching 60, seeing my kids grow to be responsible and productive is a good feeling and a proud moment as well     We are all looking forward to The Bat Fight and hanging with The San Diego Crew once again !  Hope everyone else is doing well too, this site seems to have slowed down a bit so I wanted to add some reading material    C-Ya 

Quote from: Dark_Knight_9C1 on January 26, 2026, 04:36:03 PMOn the anniversary of the maiden voyage of the kayaks, I wanted to ask how often have they used them since.
I'm experienced with kayak fishing. I've gotten three over the past 15 years. First one took out about 15 times and bought a better one with a fishfinder. Used that one about 5 times until I got a truck which wouldn't fit it. Then bought an inflatable which I've used a dozen or more times.
Kayak fishing is a lots of fun but a bit more work. You need the prep time and paddle time to fish in or out of the harbor. Fresh water is easier since lakes are easier to fish.
Cheers to those who put in the extra effort.

- Keith

  Well, they are using them every spare minute they get and I am glad. They even picked up another used one for their buddy to tag along and they mainly target The Back Bay in San Diego and they do really well. They have got the Spotties dialed in and a few nice Halibut have come home as well. They definitely have the desire to chase fish and stockpile gear and tackle like the rest of us When they get a bit more established I see an upgrade to a peddle kayak with all the bells and whistles but for now they are happy and having a Blast !     

I drove past you guys, next time I'll give you more of a Heads Up

That shoulder is going to drive you crazy until you just bite the bullet, kinda like Pontoon window shopping 

Another good day of solo/undercover fishing, nice variety

You seem to attract all the curious fishermen

San-Tom Lakes, never a dull moment !  

 I always schedule my surgeries at the end of the year cause my deductible is met and no out of pocket expenses, not to mention it's usually crummy weather and not much going on. On the other hand, if the pain is too much then you have to do it ASAP !

Mid Feb. will ruin your Bat Fight for March Unless you want to just want to watch me reel in a Bat for Cheez  

Either way, good luck cause the recovery is a B*tch as you get older

Hopefully the Crows won't get them either.

BBQ Lobster Tails are the best    Never thought to Skewer them, great idea !