So, Saturday I was having a really bad day on a personal level and tried to chill out by visiting our local Jacobson Park for an hour or four! Not a great decision!
First my usual spot was taken so I had to look for somewhere else. Picked a spot between two trees where I had seen a few guys trying their luck over the last couple of weeks. I set up and settled down to try to "learn" the spot. No sooner had I cast in then a Mexican family of about a million descended on the area on the other side of one of my trees. Screaming kids, paddle boats, everything! Ack!
I kept glancing over to my old spot but the elderly couple looked camped out there so I basically just put my head down and kept my growing frustrations to myself.
About an hour later and the old guy and his wife had vacated my spot so I hurredly packed up my gear and moved to my usual place. At last, peace and quiet and I kinda know what I'm doing here. Not so fast, buddy!
Two kids were "fishing" about 30 feet to my left with their Mum. Once their bait ran out so did their patience. Fortunately this only lasted about 20 minutes before they left. I pulled in a bluegill and thought the day may be getting better. Next thing I know a canoodling couple had walked up and their accompanying dog was essentially swimming in my waters. I pulled up the rod and just sat for a while.
They eventually left and I got back to my "relaxation". Hold on, now there's two dogs swimming next to my peg. This time I said something to the young couple (a different couple) and sat and steamed. My day was going from bad to worse.
I pulled in another little bluegill and tried a few buzzbait and crankbait techniques. Next thing I hear is a small motor, look up and see two guys trolling along in a bass boat. I thought you couldn't use them on the lake. I shout to the guys that motors aren't allowed and one yells back that they aren't using the motor. Oh really? How do you explain the boat going from the ramp near the marina to a spot over near the opposite bank in under two minutes with no oars then?
Safe to say I'd had enough of people for the day. Packed up with a massive catch of two bluegill for the day and a major headache! Note to self: NEVER fish at Jacobson Park on a nice Saturday again!
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