Now that's an intriguing title, isn't it?
A big fishing tournament started here today on Falcon Lake. The Bassmaster's Elite group of 100 fishermen are here. The tourney will end Sunday.
We watched the weigh in this afternoon. I have to preface the report by saying that all winter the fishing has been "tough"; lots of days of catching no fish, etc. Lots of reasons being given. The most popular reason is low water. The lake level is about 25 feet below normal pool.
Today we watched most fishermen bring in 5 fish, which is the limit for each day. The high total was 34 pounds 13 ounces for 5 fish. Two fishermen tied for "big bass" of the day--9 pounds.
Tomorrow all 100 can fish again. Saturday there is a cut-off point, and Sunday the top ten fishermen are the only ones to go out.
The tourney is a big deal here in Zapata. Think motel rooms, rv park site rentals, restaurants, fuel, etc. The 100 fishermen are not here alone; they have support teams and sponsors, and family members. Plus the fishermen came in Sunday or Monday to "pre-fish"; that is find out where they want to fish during the tourney.
Tonight Jim and Cris, neighbors, hosted an evening of karaoke There were about 30 present, with about ten different people actually singing. Like most things, there were some that weren't very good, and some that were very good. In my most prejudiced opinion Glen was the best there!
This week is "spring break" for Trisha and her family. Monday their family pulled their rv trailer as well as a trailer loaded with 4-wheelers to a park and 4-wheeler trails.
Tuesday afternoon Trisha and Tanner had a wreck when the four-wheeler they were on turned over backward as they were going up a hill. Tanner ended up with some bruises and sore spots. Trisha, on the other hand, has more serious injuries. Her left leg is banged up! She saw an orthopedic doctor today. Initial x-rays indicate a pulled hamstring (instead of a banged up knee), and/or a break in the femur. There will be a MRI next week after swelling goes down. For sure she will be off work for two weeks, and maybe longer, depending on what the MRI shows. There may be a cast and/or surgery depending on what the MRI shows.
Her dad and I are grateful that injuries did not involve the neck or head!
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