What a day for a memorial fish out

Aaron would have definitely enjoyed the day. I arrived right around 7:30 am. and immediately began snagging fish. The day was pleasant with about 78 degrees or so with a wind of 10-15 mph out of the south. I sat up my claim to the shore near the willow tree at the south-west side of the pond. A small boy and his grampa were there feeding the ducks. Little fish were jumping close by and an egret was close watching me as I was pitching the little sunfish back into the pond. The above picture was taken about 45 minutes after I had arrived. Its a small bass, not big enough yet for the dinner table. :D After about an hour, some friends of mine, the Chatwins, showed up just to visit and watch me fish and to chat. I really enjoyed their company and time flew by so fast that the time that I had set aside for the fish out was over. I didn't catch any big fish like the Master Fisherman but I had a wonderful time fishing and reminiscing with the Chatwins about things that Aaron had said or done with their son Robert.

The Fifth Annual Aaron Whitley Fishout

Last weekend Michael took his girls to celebrate and remember his brother Aaron, The Master Fisherman. I plan on spending his birthday in the Dallas Temple. But on Saturday morning August 21, I plan on spending an hour or two at his favorite fishing hole. Not sure if anyone else can come and enjoy but I want to keep this tradition alive. I know that I won't be able to catch all the fish that he would have caught. I love you Aaron. I know the fish still remember you and I'll try to keep them thinking that you're still here. So fish beware I am coming to take the toll.