Sgt. Robert Leonard, Rossville, Texas; Staff Sgt. Ben Goodson, Reedy, West Virginia; guide Brent Work; Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun of Roanoke, Va.; and 1st Lt. Ed Salau, Newport, North Carolina.
Posted on 12/30/2006 4:10:26 PM PST by girlangler
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Reelfoot Lake in TN. I remember going there twice a year when I was young to fish with my Dad. My Dad, brother and I would go on a man's trip and great fun was had. Just remembering the old days.
I am sure these veterans had a great time there themselves. These guides are good people to work with our veterans like this and I salute them as well as the veterans.
That's great that Douglas, Work and the others did this for these wounded heroes, bless them all.
Nothing like a little trip to the North Woods to do a Little hunting a Fishing to perk up the spirit.
I was there and want to tell my freeper friends that the people at Reelfoot Lake are the finest I've ever met.
The last night they were there, at a restaurant in Tiptonville, about every table was occupied.
During the meal someone from every single table, and in some cases whole families, including a lady who has a grandson in Iraq, came over to the table and thanked these wounded vets for their service to this country. Someone also picked up the tab for a table of eight.
PLEASE plan a duck hunting or crappie fishing trip to Reelfoot for a vacation if you are able, and patronize the businesses there. This is a small town and its residents depend on tourism.
See post #6.
I forgot to mention that Reelfoot Lake is one of the top three duck hunting destinations in the country, and crappie fishing there is legendary. It is the last lake in the country where commercial fishing for crappie was allowed, because it produces so many.
Also great bass and bluegill fishing. It is a quaint and historical little town, and the lake is the only natural lake in Tennessee, created by the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812.
Thank you for relating that account to all of us, girlangler. It's good to read they were treated so well by all those fine people.
Sgt. Robert Leonard, Rossville, Texas; Staff Sgt. Ben Goodson, Reedy, West Virginia; guide Brent Work; Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun of Roanoke, Va.; and 1st Lt. Ed Salau, Newport, North Carolina.
Same here - we filled many an ice-chest with bream and crappie in those days! :)
Thanks for posting the photo.
I was going to but haven't figured out how to post photos on FR yet.
And I can't believe I neglected to ping my favorite freeper, who knows a lot about good country people.
I must be tired tonight, I forgot to ping you too, another of my favorite freepers. I need to create a ping list I can copy and paste.
Thak you to the guides. This year, instead of giving meanless gifts to my co-workers, I made a donation to the Wounded Warriors in their names instead. I'm glad to see their good work for our brave men. God bless them.
May God bless and keep every one.
Nice work, GirlAngler....
(nonono, fish fear ME)
Well, they don't fear me as much lately, as I do more talking (;) and writing about them than actually pursuing them.
However, I will watch your career, and when I see a chance to give you a tip on sponsors, I'll be in touch.
I was actually thinking about you in recent days, but have been so busy. I'm on my way to bed, but I do have some info for you.
Freepmail me and I'll share it with you.
we live about 25 minutes from reelfoot lake and it is a great place to visit, to eat the best catfish in the world, and in the winter many eagles make their home there. the lake was formed by an earthquake...do check out the area and a website for the history..
I grew up in New Madrid county - and spent many memorable hours at Reelfoot. Is Boyette's still in business? I can almost taste the catfish and white beans now.
Happy New Year and great job
My God. It's old home week. I grew up in Hickman, Kentucky, a stones throw from Reelfoot. When I hear of the fishing, hunting and Boyettes, all in the space of a couple of minutes it really brings back some great boyhood memories. My memories are pretty old ones too.
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