Her coat was pink and her skin had been seasoned by time. She sat underneath an old oak tree with gear that was made to last. I parked my truck, unloaded my fishing equipment, and headed towards the lake. “Having in luck?” I inquired.
Showing Up
There was not a soul at the fish cleaning station as the sun set in the west. Our haul for the evening was three white bass and a catfish. Boat morale was slightly up and it was our best outing to date on this trip. The boost in confidence quickly diminished as the old man in a straw hat hobbled up to the table. His two granddaughters followed carrying a cooler full of white bass and wipers.