Ready to go!

It has been a long week at work. Trying to get ready for this weekends event has been busy! I have been learning to balance fishing and a young family and it takes a skill I have not mastered yet. Regardless, I am nearly packed.

Heading to a new place like Chesapeake Bay is challenging. For us Canadians we are not used to targetting pre-spawn bass. Further more, add a tidal fishery into the mix and you have quite a diverse set of conditions. I am doing my best to prepare for everything. The last thing I want to do is be sitting in my motel room saying to myself "why didn't I bring that last box?". An old travel mate of mine, Dave Davies (2007 BASS Eastern Divisional, Hartford, CT) will tell you, I am meticulous when it comes to my preparation. Lists are made, double checked and triple checked. This week has been no exception. I will spend hours each night of an event organizing, reorganizing and preparing for the next day.

I also received a package today from my sponsors, Bass Magnet Lures. I requested an order of their new hook up jigs, swimbaits, flappin craw and dropshot baits. They arrived this afternoon and I quickly added them to my collection of tackle for this trip. I think these baits will come in handy.

Tommorrow is Good Friday. I plan on taking the day to spend with Heather and Trevor. I am going to make sure to visit the Great Grandparents with my little man. Especially as I am traveling during Easter this year. I am so lucky to have a supportive family when it comes to my fishing!

Well, off to spend some time with Trevor before he heads off to bed. Then it is spooling line before bed tonight.