Yesterday's family outing to Lincoln from skunked to froggin'!

**holdemplyer** · 09-07-2008, 07:53 PM

Having had to cancel the trip to Gavin's Point and needing to do some things in Lincoln, we made a day of it.

We started off at Pawnee around 7:30 am hoping to get Nicole in to a big carp for the fight. Get there and start to set up and realize that A) I forgot my second cat rod, and B) one of my medium action rods had just enough line on it to make it appear to have plenty of line, but did'nt. I thought the bite would be on at the Lake View campgrounds when I cast one out and almost lost the rod when a fish hit immediatly. That was not the case, that was it, the only bite other than some white perch and a few small crappie.

We decide to move into town and fish Holmes Lake. Parking wasn't too bad. Several gills and green sunfish and one cat was what we got there. Played some phone tag with FishinwithDad too. Got several bites and the caught cat on LiquidSteels strawberry jello, water and hotdog mixture (Thanks for posting that Kenny!)

Met up with FishinWithDad at BO and his kids. Being early afternoon, and having the kids running around, i didn't think a flatty would be in our future (not to mention I forgot my second cat rod) but cast out a monster of a white perch that Ryan had caught. No flatties, and nothing spectacular to speak of. Although Ryan's daughter did catch a very nice 7 1/2" green sunfish

. They have some of the most beautiful colors.

Afterwards, and some phone tag with a certain Pond boss, we find ourselves traveling down a gravel road just under the speed of light. Who want's to catch their first wiper Aquaman says. Nicole chimes in saying "heck, Alex hasn't caught a wiper". The girls, with Aquaman's help all caught their first wiper, and they don't let me forget that they've all caught a fish that daddy hasn't. We bounce around the rest of the "farm" feeding fish and having a good time. As night begins to fall, the fish are all fed, the Froggin' begins. Bruce dons some waders and I grab my ultra lite and we heads to the ponds, the girls bouncing in the back of the gator.

Then the craziness (for me) starts. Here I am, my favorite gill set up in my hand, on the banks of a pond that legend tells holds monster gills, and I'm looking for FROGS! Resisting temptation, I begin looking one way and Bruce the other for Kermit. And then it gets interesting. I'll let Bruce finish this off, because I can't wait to hear his telling of this adventure. Plus he's got the pictures

brian40 · 09-07-2008, 09:38 PM

You went from Pawnee to Holmes to BO in one day?? Lotta gas money

Aquaman · 09-07-2008, 10:34 PM

First of all, here's some photos of three happy young girls with their first wipers!

Who else can say that they caught their first wipers on 2 lb. test and a super-ultralight rod???

KENZ

ALYSSA

PAIGE

The girls landed their fish like pros!

Too bad that Daddy hasn't caught a wiper yet!

Aquaman · 09-07-2008, 10:53 PM

Then the froggin' began. We cut some holes in plastic bags for the girls in case it rained, and we headed out for the ponds.

Holdem skillfully landed three frogs, including the biggest one I'd ever seen at 7 inches!!! I got two, but all the while the lightning got closer and closer!!! I thought for sure it was going to miss us to the north, but man was I wrong! A massive thunderstorm blew up over us and lightning flashed everywhere. We threw Holdem, his family and myself into the vehicle and burned rubber back to camp.

Holdem and I were soaked from head to toe when we got back to ground zero.

Then it was time to pose with the prizes. My frog was the first I've ever got during an actual frog chase. It was 6 inches, while Holdem scored the big Kermit of the day with the massive 7 incher.

Holdem with my big frog, and his bigger frog.

The proof...

A little stove time...

Kenz's reaction after her first bite!

"HEY, that's pretty good!!!", she says.

"I think I'll eat the whole thing!"

buglem · 09-07-2008, 11:02 PM

Those are three really big frogs!!! How did you get the black t-shirt on the monster in the middle?

As usual Alex was "kind" enough to "let" the girls outfish him!

fishinwithdad · 09-07-2008, 11:42 PM

We all had a great time with your family, Alex! Looks like you rounded out the day nicely!

We'll have to do some more of this again

Another small LMB for F.W.D. Jr.

Kenz, Alyssa and a pretty little gill

A nice gill (from Olive Creek, earlier in the day)

The BIGGEST sunfish I've ever seen

This thing was as girthy as some bass I've caught.

A very fun day. Thanks holdem and family!

**holdemplyer** · 09-08-2008, 01:04 AM

Ryan, great pics, the wife and I sure were not in our usual form of picture taking. Kevin, I always "let" the girls out fish me! Bruce, that was sure a blast, will have to do that again, minus the rain. Kenzie was the lead taster, once she tried it, and liked it, the other two followed suit and liked it too. I'm definatly going to do that again soon. Kermit legs tasted good.

Alex

LundLover · 09-08-2008, 06:59 AM

Absolutely great pics! Looks like a great time. Good looking Kermits too.

**SKershaw** · 09-08-2008, 10:14 AM

Teacup, I can't even tell you how jealous I am!!! Nothing like getting wet with Bruce and measuring vents

Love, Butterscott

Bruce, Thursday = froggin' and the doghouse!!!

hiodon · 09-08-2008, 10:27 PM

Holy cow! Those frogs are huge! I'm headed back out tomorrow night. Hopefully we can find some that are even close to that big.

**holdemplyer** · 09-08-2008, 10:30 PM

hiodon, in terms of wanting to go froggin, you were the inspiration for me! I'm hooked now. tastey lil kermits!

Aquaman · 09-08-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holdemplyer

hiodon, in terms of wanting to go froggin, you were the inspiration for me! I'm hooked now. tastey lil kermits!

Mmmmm, Kermitz!

Nice avatar, buddy!

**Chad** · 09-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Now that looks like a good time!!!

hiodon · 09-08-2008, 10:52 PM

In regards to effort expended, enjoyment of the chase, and how good those things taste it really doesn't get much better. Carrying a bag of frogs back to the truck at 11:00 pm sure beats the heck out of dragging a deer back at 11:00. Hope to see some more pictures of some giants.

Aquaman · 09-08-2008, 11:03 PM

Nobody ever commented on what Holdem has in his other hand. Perhaps because this is a "family" site?

tmn515 · 09-09-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquaman

Nobody ever commented on what Holdem has in his other hand. Perhaps because this is a "family" site?

I was just gonna say something about that!

Troy

vrentropy · 09-09-2008, 10:58 AM

I figured that was what the frogs got a 'shot' of before getting whacked to 'kill the pain' so to speak. . . .

I like catching those buggers on the flyrod, but getting the fly out of their tongue is a real pain for the release.

fishtrap · 09-09-2008, 11:20 AM

nice pics. the kids look like there having a good time way to go dads

09-07-2008, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 106 Thanked 137 Times in 79 Posts	Yesterday's family outing to Lincoln from skunked to froggin'! Having had to cancel the trip to Gavin's Point and needing to do some things in Lincoln, we made a day of it. We started off at Pawnee around 7:30 am hoping to get Nicole in to a big carp for the fight. Get there and start to set up and realize that A) I forgot my second cat rod, and B) one of my medium action rods had just enough line on it to make it appear to have plenty of line, but did'nt. I thought the bite would be on at the Lake View campgrounds when I cast one out and almost lost the rod when a fish hit immediatly. That was not the case, that was it, the only bite other than some white perch and a few small crappie. We decide to move into town and fish Holmes Lake. Parking wasn't too bad. Several gills and green sunfish and one cat was what we got there. Played some phone tag with FishinwithDad too. Got several bites and the caught cat on LiquidSteels strawberry jello, water and hotdog mixture (Thanks for posting that Kenny!) Met up with FishinWithDad at BO and his kids. Being early afternoon, and having the kids running around, i didn't think a flatty would be in our future (not to mention I forgot my second cat rod) but cast out a monster of a white perch that Ryan had caught. No flatties, and nothing spectacular to speak of. Although Ryan's daughter did catch a very nice 7 1/2" green sunfish . They have some of the most beautiful colors. Afterwards, and some phone tag with a certain Pond boss, we find ourselves traveling down a gravel road just under the speed of light. Who want's to catch their first wiper Aquaman says. Nicole chimes in saying "heck, Alex hasn't caught a wiper". The girls, with Aquaman's help all caught their first wiper, and they don't let me forget that they've all caught a fish that daddy hasn't. We bounce around the rest of the "farm" feeding fish and having a good time. As night begins to fall, the fish are all fed, the Froggin' begins. Bruce dons some waders and I grab my ultra lite and we heads to the ponds, the girls bouncing in the back of the gator. Then the craziness (for me) starts. Here I am, my favorite gill set up in my hand, on the banks of a pond that legend tells holds monster gills, and I'm looking for FROGS! Resisting temptation, I begin looking one way and Bruce the other for Kermit. And then it gets interesting. I'll let Bruce finish this off, because I can't wait to hear his telling of this adventure. Plus he's got the pictures __________________ And one of the Disciples of the Float Tube said, Feb. 22nd, 2009, there shall be open water. So it was said, so it shall be.

09-07-2008, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
brian40 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kearney Posts: 423 Thanks: 19 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	You went from Pawnee to Holmes to BO in one day?? Lotta gas money __________________ Did I say that outloud??

09-07-2008, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 859 Thanks: 50 Thanked 34 Times in 14 Posts	First of all, here's some photos of three happy young girls with their first wipers! Who else can say that they caught their first wipers on 2 lb. test and a super-ultralight rod??? KENZ ALYSSA PAIGE The girls landed their fish like pros! Too bad that Daddy hasn't caught a wiper yet! __________________ I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey! --Texas Ranger Last edited by Aquaman; 09-07-2008 at 11:58 PM.

09-07-2008, 10:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 859 Thanks: 50 Thanked 34 Times in 14 Posts	Then the froggin' began. We cut some holes in plastic bags for the girls in case it rained, and we headed out for the ponds. Holdem skillfully landed three frogs, including the biggest one I'd ever seen at 7 inches!!! I got two, but all the while the lightning got closer and closer!!! I thought for sure it was going to miss us to the north, but man was I wrong! A massive thunderstorm blew up over us and lightning flashed everywhere. We threw Holdem, his family and myself into the vehicle and burned rubber back to camp. Holdem and I were soaked from head to toe when we got back to ground zero. Then it was time to pose with the prizes. My frog was the first I've ever got during an actual frog chase. It was 6 inches, while Holdem scored the big Kermit of the day with the massive 7 incher. Holdem with my big frog, and his bigger frog. The proof... A little stove time... Kenz's reaction after her first bite! "HEY, that's pretty good!!!", she says. "I think I'll eat the whole thing!" __________________ I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey! --Texas Ranger Last edited by Aquaman; 09-07-2008 at 11:59 PM.

09-07-2008, 11:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
buglem 2008 Catch & Continue 2nd Runner Up Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elkhorn Posts: 345 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Wow! Those are three really big frogs!!! How did you get the black t-shirt on the monster in the middle? As usual Alex was "kind" enough to "let" the girls outfish him! __________________ One of you turds is about to get smacked in the mouth! - Texas Ranger

09-07-2008, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
fishinwithdad Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 340 Thanks: 56 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	More PICTURES! We all had a great time with your family, Alex! Looks like you rounded out the day nicely! We'll have to do some more of this again Another small LMB for F.W.D. Jr. Kenz, Alyssa and a pretty little gill A nice gill (from Olive Creek, earlier in the day) The BIGGEST sunfish I've ever seen This thing was as girthy as some bass I've caught. A very fun day. Thanks holdem and family! __________________ "Let's go fetch the protein!" - Uncle Ted Nugent

09-08-2008, 01:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 106 Thanked 137 Times in 79 Posts	Ryan, great pics, the wife and I sure were not in our usual form of picture taking. Kevin, I always "let" the girls out fish me! Bruce, that was sure a blast, will have to do that again, minus the rain. Kenzie was the lead taster, once she tried it, and liked it, the other two followed suit and liked it too. I'm definatly going to do that again soon. Kermit legs tasted good. Alex __________________ And one of the Disciples of the Float Tube said, Feb. 22nd, 2009, there shall be open water. So it was said, so it shall be.

09-08-2008, 06:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
LundLover Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 32 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Absolutely great pics! Looks like a great time. Good looking Kermits too. __________________ I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions. - Augusten Burroughs

09-08-2008, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
SKershaw Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wherever the feeders are:) Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 136 Thanked 72 Times in 52 Posts	Teacup, I can't even tell you how jealous I am!!! Nothing like getting wet with Bruce and measuring vents Love, Butterscott Bruce, Thursday = froggin' and the doghouse!!! __________________ Taming feathers and fur one hook at a time To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-08-2008, 10:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
hiodon Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Holy cow! Those frogs are huge! I'm headed back out tomorrow night. Hopefully we can find some that are even close to that big.

09-08-2008, 10:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 106 Thanked 137 Times in 79 Posts	hiodon, in terms of wanting to go froggin, you were the inspiration for me! I'm hooked now. tastey lil kermits! __________________ And one of the Disciples of the Float Tube said, Feb. 22nd, 2009, there shall be open water. So it was said, so it shall be.

09-08-2008, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chad Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gone Fishin' Posts: 6,467 Thanks: 60 Thanked 68 Times in 42 Posts	Now that looks like a good time!!! __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

09-08-2008, 10:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
hiodon Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	In regards to effort expended, enjoyment of the chase, and how good those things taste it really doesn't get much better. Carrying a bag of frogs back to the truck at 11:00 pm sure beats the heck out of dragging a deer back at 11:00. Hope to see some more pictures of some giants.

09-08-2008, 11:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Aquaman 2008 Catch & Continue Runner Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 859 Thanks: 50 Thanked 34 Times in 14 Posts	Nobody ever commented on what Holdem has in his other hand. Perhaps because this is a "family" site? __________________ I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey! --Texas Ranger

09-09-2008, 10:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
vrentropy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Outer Limits Posts: 638 Thanks: 46 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts	I figured that was what the frogs got a 'shot' of before getting whacked to 'kill the pain' so to speak. . . . I like catching those buggers on the flyrod, but getting the fly out of their tongue is a real pain for the release. __________________ ______________________ Don Rolfson "The problem with doing nothing is that it is so very hard to tell when you are done!" -- unknown "No grudge ever had a better nurse." -- Peace Like A River - Leif Enger

09-09-2008, 11:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
fishtrap Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: eastern nebraska Posts: 404 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	nice pics. the kids look like there having a good time way to go dads __________________ if you ain't hunting & fishing you ain't living Last edited by fishtrap; 09-09-2008 at 11:25 AM.

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