Bisch and his wife got into town Thursday night in preparation for the St Jude's Kayak Trip that he purchased on the tradgang auction last spring. I have had the privilege of hunting and fishing with Bisch in the past and consider him a friend. His wife, Michele, proves the adage that bow hunters tend to marry up. I was hoping to show them a great time. The first day on the Silver River did not disappoint.
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Gators were everywhere!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/87901b6b84c2ae6ef3d71489e56ef412.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/799383e552e54f527e22756661502b5f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/7c70ea420138984b42219e7bb0851651.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/6637078f5b6151b4bb75102edcf713a8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/737be63a41d611437485477811a38b8e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/51a010b96ba4a60a9c4c4a84ada1e50d.jpg)
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We saw tons of water birds(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/2c920141001bf7d4625fc280400ce4f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/4f16180b4c41d4a68dedcb6cc88eba9f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/95cc1ec3804594a0620e5c13de1810f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/68de04a86a9538c203c7bca462a2b775.jpg)
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We saw tons of turtles including this 40 plus pound snapping turtle.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/c8c7212cfe91a10f6e3c7c03d2a79c38.jpg)
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And we hit the DOUBLE M! Manatees and feral monkeys...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/6b9be013b2f6977ddc3ce0f4e72a5dcf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/a60ee16139c36eb5020b828aa5de9c07.jpg)
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It was a great first day! Today we will be fishing the Ocklawaha River. More pictures to come.
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Day 1 is in the books, and I couldn't have asked for a better vacation or host!!!! Neither of us have ever been in a kayak before, and we are having a ball! Getting ready for Day 2 as I type. Thanks again my friend, for donating this trip!!!
And you are correct, she did marry up!!!!!
Bisxh
Lmbo. Man Bisch I hope she doesn't read that! Looks like a great trip.
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Day Two was on the Ocklawaha River from HWY 40 to Gore's Landing. Another awesome day! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/c11bd54e28348bed1ef552713296a72a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/6998db957d3d1c0bd70ef9084899d59e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/d3f5112acdc336fd26e6003b24493e9a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/2ca58e6427c870c62931fe49dad314b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/d34a9a8e85d40b6e667d98945a5154a2.jpg)
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Gators galore!
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And we slated the panfish. I caught something like 45 or 50 and Bisch probably was close to that. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/09f1f92e734ed3ce989959ad90b63a5f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/9566c0b7d9c7ec5e52fb2fef6ab8483d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/2cb84311ed10a20ee6742093ed118271.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/905a72268e1102ef857d155bbc0427ad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/ba2ae565304eb49c099af380df4a6a97.jpg)
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Sunday , we will hit Alexander Run for some snorkeling.
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Looks like a great time! Really nice photos as well!
Quote from: BDann on March 30, 2019, 07:53:56 PM
Looks like a great time! Really nice photos as well!
Bisch sai he saw you recently. Hope you are well.
Any of those panfish hitting the pan?
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Bisch sai he saw you recently. Hope you are well.
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Doing great here Gregg! I need to get in on this trip with my son, looks like a blast!
I'd ask if Bisch was behaving himself, but since Michelle is there I know he is! :biglaugh:
One of the best trips you could ever go on. Gregg, Rene and family are mighty fine folks. I look at the pictures of Pam and my trip there a few years back often, with very fond memories.
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I always look forward to this thread every year. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
I agree, Terry.
That's incredible country. Thanks for sharing such great pics.
Thanks for the comments, guys. I've enjoyed hosting this over the years. Ken, please tell Pam hello. You guys are welcome any time. Today we made a short trip on Alexander Run. My wife, Renee was able to join us and she quickly assumed her role as sun goddess.
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We didn't see as much wildlife today, but we did snorkel in the main spring and that was a lot of fun.
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That looks like a lot of fun.
Well, this trip is in the books, and we couldn't have had a better time! We can't thank Gregg and Renee enough for all their hospitality, and for putting up with us for the weekend. We got to see some very beautiful country, and in a mode (kayaking) neither of us had ever done before!!!!
This is a trip that is well worth the auction bid!!!!!!
Bisch
The pics are stunning as always ...absolutely stunning!
Awesome trip!!
Awesome photos!!
So, I have a question about the gators. I have never seen one is person but they freak me out with fear. Is there no concern about being in kayaks and having a gator try to tip you over?
Thanks Terry!
Thanks Joe!
Thanks Ed!
Quote from: joe vt on April 02, 2019, 08:23:45 AM
Awesome photos!!
So, I have a question about the gators. I have never seen one is person but they freak me out with fear. Is there no concern about being in kayaks and having a gator try to tip you over?
Gators are generally pretty placid. They rarely show aggression towards something as big as a person or a kayak. Obviously, there are exceptions. Most people who get in trouble with a gator end up cornering one or making them feel threatened in some way. Even then, they tend to flee. It pays to be more cautious at dawn and dusk and in mating season. Children and pets are another matter. They look and sound a lot more like a food source.
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Quote from: joe vt on April 02, 2019, 08:23:45 AM
Awesome photos!!
So, I have a question about the gators. I have never seen one is person but they freak me out with fear. Is there no concern about being in kayaks and having a gator try to tip you over?
Gators are generally pretty placid. They rarely show aggression towards something as big as a person or a kayak. Obviously, there are exceptions. Most people who get in trouble with a gator end up cornering one or making them feel threatened in some way. Even then, they tend to flee. It pays to be more cautious at dawn and dusk and in mating season. Children and pets are another matter. They look and sound a lot more like a food source.
It took me two years to talk Pam into letting me bid on this because of all the gator pics, but now she would do it again in a heart beat. Gregg even got her into the river to snorkel :scared: :biglaugh:
"Gregg even got her into the river to snorkel"
Ha! She did great! That was a fun trip.
Gregg, everything looked peachy until you mentioned snorkeling and then posted a picture of a big snake both in the same post. Other than that, it looks like a really great event. It is really generous of you and Renee to offer this trip.
Awesome pictures as usual Gregg! And it looks like you guys (and gals) had a blast! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Joe Lasch & I did this trip in 2013. One of The Best Adventures we have done!! Joe was just down hog hunting with me (left today in fact) in south Georgia. It would have been very tempting to just head a little further south for some kayaking...hint :)
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Joe Lasch & I did this trip in 2013. One of The Best Adventures we have done!! Joe was just down hog hunting with me (left today in fact) in south Georgia. It would have been very tempting to just head a little further south for some kayaking...hint :)
Come on down...