Last night when we started out – the water looked like this… BUT….
In a manner of minutes Mother Nature can turn around on you and your faced with some pretty scary waves. 
The swells were way above the front of the boat. Our fishing time was VERY limited… I was not afraid (I know how to swim) – Rick on the other hand was nervous (Did not bring his floaties). Of course, as the skipper of the boat – I was behind the center console steering – therefore, he was getting wet. And I do mean a warm wet.
I figure my job is to make sure we have safe journey’s – even if it is just Rick, Sassy and me… However, if the fish are biting – Rick is staying… he caught this big one. Notice the cold and scared look in his eyes! 
Not really sure why we took this picture… maybe we thought it would be our last one on the USS SASSY --- IT WAS ROUGH! After this we headed to the dock… We helped a guy get his boat on his trailer. 
It is GREAT to just SIT back and RELAX....OFTEN (not always) we solve MANY of the worlds problems between baiting lines...
The fishing is good; its the catching that is bad sometimes. My Grandpa always said "you have to WAIT for the action!" 
Sometimes just sitting there is tough... you have to refresh yourself - in Ricks case (and I do mean CASE) this is NOT a diet COKE!!! 
But, once they start biting its GAME ON!!
Like my Dad said during dinner the other night - Sassy's eyes tell the whole story... Nothing but LOVE!!!!
Love the shorts! This is the ONLY place Leni will allow me to wear these shorts!
I have not added a Sun Set in a while - thought you'd enjoy. Under this calm beautiful sky and water lerks some big MONSTERS! (NOTE: in the next picture the "monster" is on the right!)
YOU NEVER KNOW!!!!
I would have to say that the calm waters are always a good “get away” for me. It is better when I have Harrison join me and Sassy.
Here is a 3 pounder caught on a hot dog by a hot dog!
He has the magic touch. 
He showed me up again – not that I was worried – I am still 1.5 inches taller than him!
"No one appreciates the very special genius of my conversation as much as Sassy does!" 
Not too sure who said it - but it is true… There are big ships and small ships. But the best ship of all is friendship. This has to be true because NO ONE in their RIGHT mind would have gone out with me and Sassy on Lake Belton in 22 MPH winds… Barnie and Rick did! 
We caught 6 keepers. 
It is hard to tell from this picture - but, the waves were big. The aft of the boat was almost underwater a few times. Lake Belton and Lake Waco are going to get a reprieve from me and Sassy… The wind can be very dangerous on the lakes! See you in a few days!
There is something special about being out on the lake early in the morning. 
You get a lot of picture perfect mornings if you pay the “get up early” price.
This is Lake Belton this morning. I have my Dad and Grandpa to thank when it comes to getting up early… Its a great time to collect your thoughts for the day ahead. PLUS,there is hardly ever anyone on the lake! It has to be my favorite time of the day. Leni on the other hand would like mornings better if they started later!
Sas would never dream of missing an early morning on the lake! Even if the fish do not cooperate - we released two keepers today... but, we caught some great photos! 