superman saves the day! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

theluckypig · 08-03-2013, 07:33 PM

greg andrew is superman.

there are already many documented events that prove his amazing powers, this is just another...

my part of the story goes like this:

i was fishing with the boys last week, 8-10 of us on the water, suddenly one of the new guys flips. i'm close, so i paddle over to assist, but by the time i get there he has righted himself and all is well. well, i start to paddle back to my spot when i hear, splash-ker-plunk... i look over, my new gloomis rod and sealine are in the water! i quickly stab my paddle blade in to try and catch where my reel and rod meet... i miss... my rod, my reel, going... going... gone. i watch my rod sink on the fishfinder. i suddenly think to press "mark" on my gps and plan to bring my stuff back up! i rig up an iron and start trolling. i make a dozen passes... nothing... i resigned myself to the reality of the situation... i've just donated $350 to davey jones's locker... not my first donation, it will not my last... but damn it stung! add to that, i realized that i had lost my wallet in the restroom of 711 in the wee hours of the morning on my way to the spot... double ouch!

of course i did not tell my wife.

well a few days later, i'm texting with the boys, greg is mentioning the benefits of a sensitive rod tip when catching squid, and i chime in with my sulking, "i used to have a rod like that...". greg asks, if i marked the spot. i responded yes and he said, "give me the numbers and he'll take a look the next time i'm in the area..." ok... (he'll never find it... but thanks)

as i'm getting the numbers off my fishfinder, my wife asks, "what are you doing?" !!!think quick!!! "ah... i'm getting the coordinates of my last wsb... greg asked for them..." my wife knows greg... i get a look, i know she's thinking, 'that's BS, if anything, you'd be asking him for the numbers...' but she says nothing.

this morning i get a call from greg, "i have a gloomis rod and sealine reel, that "might" be yours..." superman did it! really! it is amazing! he is amazing!

my wife notices my excitement... now i have to confess about what had happened... she said, "i knew it", something wasn't right!"

well, greg has been extremely generous with me on many occasions (as with most that know him) none more that in this situation.

tech savvy,smarts, generosity, and tenacity... greg you are the "super" man!

(side note: i got my wallet back too... a good guy delivered it to my home...)

damn, i'm a lucky pig

TheBentRod · 08-03-2013, 07:41 PM

Greg,

I for one will have your back if you need anything. This was a very unselfish act!

James, Thanks for sharing.

08-03-2013, 07:45 PM

Thats one of the best stories I have read, well done Greg!

Hobie-Pedaller · 08-03-2013, 07:53 PM

just curious, HOW did he get it back ?

is he a scuba diver ?
or did he pull it up with a line & big treble hook, etc ?
.

wade · 08-03-2013, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobie-Pedaller

just curious, HOW did he get it back ?
did he pull it up with a line & big treble hook, etc ?
.

Awesome story!
Hail to the Master GA!

He probably got it by downsizing to a mosquito hook

steveooo · 08-03-2013, 09:18 PM

Way to help a brother out Greg. What a cool story

08-03-2013, 07:33 PM	#1
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	superman saves the day! greg andrew is superman. there are already many documented events that prove his amazing powers, this is just another... my part of the story goes like this: i was fishing with the boys last week, 8-10 of us on the water, suddenly one of the new guys flips. i'm close, so i paddle over to assist, but by the time i get there he has righted himself and all is well. well, i start to paddle back to my spot when i hear, splash-ker-plunk... i look over, my new gloomis rod and sealine are in the water! i quickly stab my paddle blade in to try and catch where my reel and rod meet... i miss... my rod, my reel, going... going... gone. i watch my rod sink on the fishfinder. i suddenly think to press "mark" on my gps and plan to bring my stuff back up! i rig up an iron and start trolling. i make a dozen passes... nothing... i resigned myself to the reality of the situation... i've just donated $350 to davey jones's locker... not my first donation, it will not my last... but damn it stung! add to that, i realized that i had lost my wallet in the restroom of 711 in the wee hours of the morning on my way to the spot... double ouch! of course i did not tell my wife. well a few days later, i'm texting with the boys, greg is mentioning the benefits of a sensitive rod tip when catching squid, and i chime in with my sulking, "i used to have a rod like that...". greg asks, if i marked the spot. i responded yes and he said, "give me the numbers and he'll take a look the next time i'm in the area..." ok... (he'll never find it... but thanks) as i'm getting the numbers off my fishfinder, my wife asks, "what are you doing?" !!!think quick!!! "ah... i'm getting the coordinates of my last wsb... greg asked for them..." my wife knows greg... i get a look, i know she's thinking, 'that's BS, if anything, you'd be asking him for the numbers...' but she says nothing. this morning i get a call from greg, "i have a gloomis rod and sealine reel, that "might" be yours..." superman did it! really! it is amazing! he is amazing! my wife notices my excitement... now i have to confess about what had happened... she said, "i knew it", something wasn't right!" well, greg has been extremely generous with me on many occasions (as with most that know him) none more that in this situation. tech savvy,smarts, generosity, and tenacity... greg you are the "super" man! (side note: i got my wallet back too... a good guy delivered it to my home...) damn, i'm a lucky pig Last edited by theluckypig; 08-03-2013 at 09:21 PM.

08-03-2013, 07:41 PM	#2
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	OutStanding Greg, I for one will have your back if you need anything. This was a very unselfish act! James, Thanks for sharing.

08-03-2013, 07:53 PM	#4
Hobie-Pedaller Fish On !!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 194	just curious, HOW did he get it back ? is he a scuba diver ? or did he pull it up with a line & big treble hook, etc ? . __________________ Hobie Kayaks: Use Your Legs to Pedal.... Use Your Arms to Fish !! Kayak Fishing is a DRUG.... and I'm addicted !!

08-03-2013, 07:45 PM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Thats one of the best stories I have read, well done Greg!

08-03-2013, 09:18 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Way to help a brother out Greg. What a cool story