SLAM OUTDOORS: SPRING TRIP 2013!!

Mission Statement

With the expanded use of social media today, it is easy to look at others' lives and wish you were them. There are a handful of fortunate individuals who get to hunt and fish for a living. There are others who's circumstances allow them to spend more time in the outdoors than most. The truth is.. the majority of us are average people. Average men and women who do the best we can with what we have. For us, every hunt is public land. Every hunt is DIY. We will most likely never own a Yeti, our Igloos will have to do. Never look down range through the lens of a Swarovski or wear anything adorned with the Sitka logo. We will never have a hunting magazine, never be the stars of our own hunting show, become prostaff members, or receive free gear. We have a limited number of days off each year, and limited funds to spend. This does not however crush our spirit or curb our enthusiasm for the great outdoors. We will take every opportunity we get to enjoy the Streams, Lakes and Mountains.

We do not criticize those more fortunate than us. Our hope is to appeal to hunters just like us. Those with limited time, limited assets, limited resources, marginal gear, yet, 100% passion.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

SPRING TRIP 2013!!

Let me just start off by saying that this year's trip was EPIC! We had been reading the reports like we do every year and weren't sure if we had planned our trip at the right time. As the date approached, we still had a feeling we could get on the stripers.

Needless to say, after a busy winter/spring for all of us, we were more than ready to get out on the water. Enjoy the post!

Our Bev..

We actually got out of town right on schedule this year.....

So, we took our time getting there and then this happened:

We're Back......

We ALWAYS catch one right off that bat while waiting for somebody to park the truck.... I think its the same one every year.

1st Night
Frank - Striper the first night out...

The next morning we headed out to our coveted spot up Navajo Canyon and it didn't take long before the bite was on!!

We sat in the same spot for 2 solid hrs and caught fish after fish. It was a Blast!!

Now some afternoon down time:

Gangnam Style dude wanted his picture with the SLAM Staff.

DAY 2:

Back to our same spot for more of the same.... we caught fish for a solid 2 hrs again before going after a few other species.

Nick hooked into this monster:

Don't ask.....

Cousin Eddy made an appearance.

Craziest thing Ever!!

So.... once in a while a striper will get off when your line becomes worn out from so many catches. Sometimes you can end up catching the same fish in the school again. Matt took it a step further when he caught this fish with a previous jig head in its mouth but notice where Matt's hook went through.... that's right, Matt's hook went through the EYE of the other hook.. You'll never see anything so crazy... except for the time Nick and I caught the same fish at the same time..

YEP!!

From Day 1

From Day 2

Our totals

We sure had a heck of a time. We had good laughs, good groceries, good weather and great fishing! the long winter's wait surely didn't disapoint. Doug ran strong our new trolling motor rocks, and we had no major mishaps. It was Great!! The SLAM boys sure know how to have a good time. And now, we all have bags and bags of vacuum packed striper filets in the freezer. Fish fry or fish tacos anyone??