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The 2009 Fall Glassic started with a lot of hype, and excitement, and ended with the result in wanting to have another one, soon!! Again the weather was a factor, but it did not dampen the spirit, or the weekend. A few arrived early, and braved the storm/flood. It looked like a swamp when I got there, and others said it was really bad, earlier in the day. The river was a mess, and the camping area, would have been a great stage for a mud wresting event!! Maybe next year, Me versus Cody, if he has been drinking!! LOL!!!




Things really got started when Bud arrived, and the swap meet began. Activity was heavy that Friday afternoon. Curt came out the big winner, and I think Larry also made a nice purchase. Is there tax on these transactions??

As everyone began to arrive, it was time for the annual fish fry, and this one would not dispappoint. Jerry, and myself, got the fry together, and it was awesome!!! Fillets from Caddo Lake, fries, Dr Pepper onion rings, man those are good, Jerry's awesome Mexican cole slaw, and to top it off, Gary's peach cobbler, washed down with your favorite beverage, which for me, means BEER!!!






We settle down for the night, around the campfire, and prepare for the next day. That night, sounded like an orchestra of snoring, me as the conductor. You think the frogs make a lot of noise, come to one of these events!! The next morning, we have breakfast tacos, with all of the fixins, and then the trading resumes. Everyone gets into the action, swapping rods, reels, casting, and having a great time.






A few decide to break off, and go to try to find some clear water, below the dam at lake Whitney. We find the clear water, and some fish, too. Mostly small spotted bass, largemouths, and the rivers miscellaneous varieties of fish. I was having pretty good luck, throwing a small clouser made of EP fibers, near structure, down stream from the dam. Others did well, in the riffles below the dam. Les and Jerry did fairly good, and Jeff pulled in some too. As we arrive back at camp, Robert is there with his handmade bamboo rods, and he draws a crowd. Man are these nice rods!!! Great casting tools. Wish I could afford one. Bud, shows off his casting his skills, and that is a true treasure.








Then there was this amazing sound, that is frequently heard at this event, and men come running from miles away, to hear what is going on. It's the Weed-Whack-A-Rita machine, and the bartender is serving it up!! MM Good!! Now that we are filled up with the spirit, dinner is being made. JB is making this delicious cabbage dish, jerry is making a pot of pinto beans, and the Orion, pronounced O-Ryan, cookers were lit with 8 whole chickens, seasoned and ready to roast!! Yum-Yum!! Topped off by another Apple cobbler, and I am, believe it or not, FULL!!!!





Again we stumble over to the fire, for a night of laughs, and entertainment. We awake the next morning to rain, and we hunker down under the canopy, and plan the day. Breakfast is prepared, pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. Camp is then broke down, a few go fishing, and that ends the Fall Glassic of 2009!!

What a great time had by all. I am excited about my new Fenwick purchase. Another great fishing rod. That's what I do with my stuff. Not a collector, but a fisherman, and I love these glass rods. Thanks Bud for turning me on to the Fenwick rods, and for helping me with this sport. Much appreciated. That's what makes this bunch fun, and informative.

Here are some pictures that need NO explaining!!! Except the 1st one. Gary's expression sums it up!!





No it wasn't a rally, but actually it's Bud's tent??





Attendes:

Freed hope you can stay longer next year
Barry always a pleasure
Gary awesome cobbler, and cigars!!
Jerry asst camp @#$%&, thanks for all of your help
Les thanks for sharing your knowledge
Bud thanks for the casting tips, and for making the Glassic what is supposed to be, a swap meet??
JB thanks for the cabbage dish, and trying to keep Cody in line??
Cody what can i say?? thanks for entertaining us, ten times??
Curt thanks for keeping the guys with fixed incomes afloat
Larry thanks for helping clean up, and keeping the Oklahoma spirit alive and well
Raybow thanks for coming, and get your license earlier next year!!
Karl hope you made the right choice, over Octoberfisch??
Jeff thanks for helping flip the pancakes, and reminding barry he needs to make another round
Robert thanks for showing off those amazing rods!!! maybe sometime i can afford one
Curtis good seeing you again, save me a spot on the guad, this winter, i will return!!
Raleigh thanks for the info, and contact for fishing the spring river, and let's go hit the blue!!

Well, that's it for the 2009 Fall Glassic. Keep in touch, and remember, you will improve your odds at catching fish, if your fly is in the water!!!