Ben's Bachelor Party 9-25-10

Headed to Oklahom to see my buddy Ben for his bachelor party at Lake Keystone.  We had some good grilled steaks, potatoe, and a killer key lime pie.  After stuffing our bellies we headed below the dam for some evening fishing with friends.  Some of the other guys threw spinners for whatever would bite and Ben and I baited up with shad for catfish.  The guys caught some 4-6inch crappie and sand bass while Ben and I patiently waited having some good conversation.  We continued waiting....Ben finally got a good bite and hook up.  Not a big one, but it was a fish.

A cold front hit just after Ben caught the fish and shut down the bite, but we stayed just for the fun of it.  We weren't really paying attention when Ben got another bite.  It fought pretty good and then started running straight at us.  I told Ben to just keep cranking and see if you can drag him up on the bank before he turns....it jumped about 3 feet from us onto the bank.  Nothing like a long nose gar with teeth jumping at you to get the blood pumping!  We all had a good laugh.

Shortly after this, we decided to call it an evening.  Had a great time with a great group of guys and I'm glad Ben caught something on his night.  Good times