THE WATER IS COLD!!!

I have to set this scene up… Yesterday afternoon I went out early to fish because Leni and I had to get ready for a fish fry at our house we were putting on for the Waco Area Tennis Officials. It just so happens that I caught my biggest cat ever on Lake Waco --- I called Leni to come down and take a look at the Cat before I put him back in the water – she stopped what she was doing and came down to see the fish and take a few pictures…
This is Leni and Sas on the way down the boat ramp to take a few pictures of a HUGE Blue Cat - little did Leni know what she was in store for...
When Leni took this picture the sun was behind me - so she told me to move to the other side of the boat dock. I did and she attempted to reposition herself to take the perfect picture - in doing so - she ran out of dock and fell in to the 50 degree, nine foot of water...
BUT, being the quick thinker she is - she threw the camera on the dock before dropping to the bottom of the lake - (with her IPhone in her pocket) - our new friend Billy and I helped her out of the cold water and Billy took this picture!This is Billy with a wet Leni!
This is the biggest cat I have caught on Lake Waco - it is close to 50 pounds. Leni told our friends last night during the fish fry that she was surprised I put the fish down to help her out of the water... weird thing is - I was suprised too!!! But, then again, how many guys have a wife that would drop what she is doing to come and take a look at a fish? I am lucky!
Billy had himself a GREAT story to tell his wife when he got home!!!

LETS GO FISHING!!!

YES, we also catch bass from time to time. This one was caught on a perch the size of my palm. It is not the biggest one we've caught -but it put up a great fight. Since December 1, 2010 - we have kept 92 catfish with a total weight of 202 pounds!
Here is our launching ramp... I took this picture because I just washed the truck and the YACHT and the sun is setting... I love a great sun set!

TIGHTLINE FISH FRY - VALLEY MILLS, TEXAS

This is my brother Kevin Krumm- I say that because we grew up from first grade together and we are STILL GROWING up!!! Kevin and his wife Connie helped organize the latest TightLine Fish Fry - he and Connie are the youth pastors for their Church and our Fry helped them raise some money for their Summer program. They are both AWESOME and the kids LOVE them!This is me and Kev talking about old fun times- YES, lots of FUN times! I seriously had to deny most the stuff we were talking about - because of my lack of memory and the fact that Leni was standing near-by.Getting the fish fried up, without catching EVERYTHING on fire, is part of the fun! To date - we have only burnt down one tent and 3/4 of an acre near a park (J/K). I notice that Rick is never near by when I am starting up my grill!?!?Here are some the Church Youth group members handling all of the important details - like not letting Rick, Me or Kevin eat too much!!! The food was AWESOME! Everyone brought stuff from home to make a GREAT POT LUCK dinner!We had a great turn out including a lot of local people from the community of Valley Mills. Kevin and Connie's Church is located in the Heart of Valley Mills, TX!

Its getting colder - BUT - fishing is GREAT!

This is Rick and my Dad at the helm... It is ALWAYS fun to go fishing with friends - but, there is something special about fishing with your Dad. My dad has hidden treasures of wisdom that he always brings out at the right time. We had a great day - nine keepers and ONE REALLY BIG CARP (16 POUNDER).

SO FAR - A December to Remember!!!!

THIS IS A HUGE FISH! Rick and I pulled this 37 pounder in after only a five minute tug-o-war. YES, We let him go - and my next door neighbor Wes was UPSET!!!! Weird how things work out - we were down to NO FISH in the freezer and last night we caught over twenty pounds of filets for a TightLine Fish Fry at my buddy Kevin Krumms church this Saturday!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone...

There is so much to be Thankful for... Great Friends, Good Fishing, Wonderful Weather and THE BEST FAMILY EVER...
I am Thankful for 'every minute' gifts from God!
And, Although she doesn't talk much - ONLY because fishing is better that way...Harry and I get to spend the early mornings and late afternoons fishing with - Sassy.

ITS CALLED Fishing NOT Catching

The Captain of the ship and I were back on the water this morning - However, this mornings trip was not as productive as others... Sassys sniffer was not 'in tune' with the fish. My good buddy Wes told me once - "THAT IS WHY THEY CALL IT FISHING and NOT CATCHING!" SOOOO, we will try again tomorrow morning...I will keep my fishing (and non-fishing) friends posted.

Bump in the Boat!

After thousands of fish and one turtle - the USS SASSY - is under construction for a couple days. Therefore, your fishing report will be halted until Thursday - Stay Tuna-ed...

THE fishing spot...

WOW! I never knew that there were so many people interested in knowing our TightLine fishing spots... So I threw in this comic...

In Case You Were Wondering...

This "IN OUR FACE" catfish is BIG! Just look at the distance between his eyes!!! If they are above 15 pounds we let them back in the water... this one was 18 pounds.
Here's the catfish in comparison to our TightLine Cooler.
I know what your thinking...My Mom was wondering the same thing... 1st - Will Kevin and Sassy EVER reveal their fishing spot and 2nd - Where can I buy a TightLine hat like that...?

THE BIG ONE and couple smaller cats!!!!

These two cats put a good fight and so did the catfish...Nick is holding the THE BIG ONE...look at the belly on this Blue Cat.Rick did his best to not show any emotion when the Captain of the boat decided to let THE BIG ONE back into the water!!!This one weight in at 27 pounds!I am sure my grandpa would of been proud of the catch - but he is shaking his head because we set this one free... Personally, I think they taste a little like they have been in the lake for 10-15 years. It did not take long for him to say good bye!