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It's been a while since I was able to post a report because I have been battling a nasty flesh eating disease MRSA infection in my foot for nearly 2 months. I would like to extend a heartfelt thankyou to walakes members Joe aka Fishinchristian, Andy aka AFK and Rob aka Malotguy for thier encouragment and support during my recovery.i was fortunate enough to celebrate my 43rd birthday because that infection nearly led to my demise. I made the most of it and hooked up with my best friend Adam Barnett and hit a favorite bass pond for nearly non stop fish catching action. We were greeted by the sight of an awesome 5 point Muley buck drinking water at the boat launch. After launching my jon boat, I knew it was gonna be a great day because I caugth a 3 pound bass on my first cast! We drifted around most of the morning catching decent sized largemouth to 2 pounds when I decided to switch to a watermelon/red 6" Zoom curlytail worm on a 1/32 oz. shakyhead. The bigger bass were feeding on minnows in open water and bass after bass fell to that worm. Adam even took my crawfish scent away from me in a vain attempt to catch up to me! Lol Final tally was 17 largies caught and released for me and 5 bass for Adam. Ad quipped that I caught most of the fish just because it was my birthday...what a way to get back into the groove after being off the water for nearly two months! INClUDED with this post is a picture of a 10 pound Yakima River chinook I caught on roe up in the canyon by Selah the last time I was able to go fishing. Thanks again guys. Jiggy

Rosann G

7/25/2011 8:59:00 AM

Glad to hear you are ok and able to go fishing again! Sounds like a great way to spend your birthday.

jbball50

7/25/2011 9:03:00 AM

Good job, glad to hear you're good too. Staph infections are bad bad bad stuff.

BMGW

7/25/2011 9:23:00 AM

Awsome Jiggy! Yes indeed, each day on the water is a gift, take very good care and will be looking forward to your posts.

Lundegard

7/25/2011 9:38:00 AM

I wondered why we hadn't heard from you in awhile. Having been through a near-death experience myself, I can relate to the thankfulness of having your feet hit the floor when you swing 'em each morning! It's outstanding that you were able to celebrate life by catching a pile of fish...what better way to do so. Well done.

Aaidian

7/25/2011 12:46:00 PM

Glad to have you back on the water where you belong Jiggy!! VGJ on the recovery, and GJ onthe fishing!!

fishinChristian

7/25/2011 4:26:00 PM

Yay!! And Happy birthday!

The Jigmiester

7/25/2011 5:36:00 PM

Thanx guys. It is odd that I would consider my brush with death a blessing, but it has been exactly that. People like Joe Schmidt, and many others extended thier hands in friendship and support during my time of need. It is a testement to the human spirit that has shown me how precious life truely is. Now each time I am on the water I truly appreciate and reflect on how lucky I am to be able to do what I love most and share it with my cadre of fellow fishermen here at Washingtonlakes. Heres to many more fishing trips in the future! Jiggy

mav186

7/25/2011 7:17:00 PM

Jiggy...so glad you're back in the game...It looks like a VERY Happy Birthday, with many more to come!

afk

7/25/2011 7:41:00 PM

Ah Jiggy, Happy Birthday! Glad to see your back at it. Andy

mosleyfrommoses

7/25/2011 10:50:00 PM

Jigi Nice report glad to hear your feeling better and got a chance to catch some bass

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