[Rhodes22-list] Dilemma

[Bob Weber]

Jim, that is easy.  You troll a line behind the boat and sail downwind/wave 
surfing the boat along.  You lucky bastard.  I am more worried whether I 
would need a hat and gloves for this weekends sail.  Bob

>From: Jim White <jdwhite at utpa.edu>
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Dilemma
>Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 14:31:54 -0500
>
>OK folks
>
>The weather here is 84 degrees, the wind is west at 5-10mph and it is 
>overcast with an occasional (tropical) rainshower.
>
>
>The Laguna Madre is perfect for sailing, smooth and calm, and I can 
>envision myself in a couple of hours setting sail, and letting the wind in 
>the canvas work its magic. Maybe a couple of cold beers and some fresh 
>ceviche (sort of a Mexican version of a seafood cocktail) to complete the 
>day....
>
>On the other hand, last night we went wade fishing about a mile north of 
>the town of South Padre Island, and today looks to be a carbon copy of 
>that. I caught 4 speckled trout over 20" each and a tasty moderate sized 
>redfish (28"). The water was gin-clear with nary a ripple, and as I glided 
>along the seagrass beds in pursuit of finny critters the sun made it's 
>departure, mullet were jumping, and big fish were cruising everywhere . The 
>evening was almost surreal, and certainly something out of a 
>sportfishermans dream. This is the best time here to fish, everything is 
>schooling up and hungry, and a person would be foolish not to take 
>advantage of it at almost every opportunity.
>
>And then there's the surf....today we have a swell rolling in that's about 
>head high, and perfectly groomed by the offshore winds, a regular tropical 
>groundswell, easy to paddle out in and plenty fun for an old fart surfer / 
>sailor / fisherman like myself. I can also see myself catching a few waves, 
>then finishing up the evening at the Dolphin Cove Oyster Bar, knocking back 
>some fifty cent drafts and a couple of dozen twenty-five cent oysters (Yea, 
>today's the mid week special there).
>
>And therein lies the dilemma....One certainly can't do all three activities 
>in a single afternoon. Should I sail, fish or surf? It's 1430 here, I got 
>off at 1700, the beach is 100 yards from the labs backdoor, the fishing 
>spot is about 10 minutes north, and Le Menagerie is across the bridge a 
>scant five miles (by road) away.....Jeez, decisions, decisions....what 
>should I do?
>
>Jim White
>Le Menagerie
>
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