We fished the last ABA "T" of the year at Lk WA this past weekend. It was imortant for us to finish well as we were in 2nd place for "Anglers of the Year".
Having been away most of the week due to a death in the family, I was unable to take the time to mentaly and physically prepare myself and my gear. As a result, I lost a SMB my partner and I both estimated to be over 5 lbs.
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It came on the 3rd cast of the morning on a RC 1.5 that I had hastily tied on in the morning darkness in the Coulon parking lot before launch. I had tied a knot poorly and lost not only the very large fish, but also a $15.00 Lucky Craft plug.
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That loss of that one fish cost us 1st place. Although we did manage a 4th and big fish of the day, it was not enough points to put us over the top.
A great lesson was relearned this weekend in taking time to prepare properly for an event if you want to win. Now on to the Tri-Cities and the NW Championships in September.
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On a side note, I can personally attest that "Frog Toggs'" rain gear will only marginally work in the kind of rain we had on Sunday. They are ok for an emergency set that are lightweight and don't take room in the boat, but not up to a monsoon. Shoulda taken the time and packed my Cabella's Guidewear.
Smitty