Buoy 10 with a Texan

Every year when UpNorthTex is in town, I make a point of spending a day or two fishing with him.  Even when the fish aren't biting, Art is a pleasure to fish with.  He's one of those fishing partners with a wealth of stories to pass the time and the occasional insightful observation that sums up a thousand words in one brief soundbite.
While we've found salmon in the past, Buoy 10 had never delivered for Art.  This year was a different story.  Clear skies with light and variable winds greeted our launches and carried us thru mid-day.  The paddle/pedal was easy and the fish were on the bite. 
If you ever get the chance to fish with this gentleman, Take It.  He's a quick study and makes the fight look effortless.  To boot, he'll even make you feel good about having been outfished on your home waters.

-Mark-

Congratulations Art!  I'm glad the fish cooperated with you.

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great pictures of the netting, the two captions that come to mind, because they are what runs through mine at those moments:
"get in the net you shiny bastard"
and also "stay in the boat, stay in the boat, stay in the boat..."   

congrats.

Was this Monday ? I thought that mighta been you guys. I was on a PB (got a 'nook), and explaining to the others in the boats that you guys were not all out of your minds !

Wish they coulda seen you guys pull a fish.

Was this Monday ? I thought that mighta been you guys. I was on a PB (got a 'nook), and explaining to the others in the boats that you guys were not all out of your minds !

Wish they coulda seen you guys pull a fish.

That was actually Thursday of last week.  I had lots of chances but only managed to land a mid-size Coho.  I could have stuck it out for my limit but it was just the 1st of 4 straight days of fishing.

-Mark-

  I am so happy to hear that Art finally broke his Buoy 10 cherry. I know he has been trying for a couple of years now. Third times the charm eh ? Or maybe, third year is the charm-- but I'm not sure about that. Regardless---- good job  Tex.

   Mark's comments about fishing with upnorthtex are 'spot on'. Art has lived an incredible life. If you ever get a chance to share a campfire with this man--jump on it. And then ask lots of questions and listen hard. Don't talk-- just listen. You can learn so much from this man. He is a HERO.

Those pictures brought a big smile to my face - that first one looks like a good candidate for Picture of the Month to me...

I've spoken to Art only briefly, but I've seen him in action at ORC a couple of times, and followed his efforts on this site, and I agree that he has earned a ton of respect, and is an inspiration to all of the rest of us.

Congratulations on getting a B10 fish Art! That is an accomplishment that should rank on any fisherman's bucket list.