Twas the Morning Before Christmas

Twas the morning before Christmas, when Santa was in bed

Thinking of fighting a big ole' sheepshead

The Predator and rods were loaded with care

In hopes that Mr. Convict soon would be there

 

 

The shrimp were nestled all snug in the bucket

With the visions of the bait guy saying, "looks like 3 dozen, F#@K it!"

And the wife in her work chair, and I in my yak,

Had just said to myself, "kayak fishing is like crack!"

 

When on the first drop arose such a clatter

I raised the rod tip to see what was a matter

Away to the handle, ready to take the chance

I set the hook so hard, I thought I crapped my pants

 

 

 

The hook found its mark between the teeth of the beast

I made sure the drag was tight, smoked down at the least

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear

A stout sheepshead, one of the biggest of the year

 

With drag pulling power, so lively and quick

I knew in a moment this was a strong convict

More runs to the bottom not ready to give in

It was him vs. me, not a chance that he'd win

 

Finally to the surface while waving the white flag

I knew I had won, it was "money in the bag"

Now line! Now leader, Now swing in the fish

"You're not going anywhere, not a chance, you wish!"

 

 

With the sheepy in hand, I said to myself

"I wish somebody would take my picture, another angler, or an elf"

I forgot my GoPro was on, I never leave home without it

It captures every moment, mounted on my Panfish Portrait

 

To the stringer he goes,  just waiting to be filleted

Blackened, baked, or grilled, I don't care how it's made

The day just started, I'm sure there will be more

We've got plenty of bait, hopefully it's sheepy galore

 

 

With a stringer full of fish and a face sporting a smile

The glow of catching a dozen could be seen for a mile

The addiction is strong, impossible to kick

Kayak fishing is in the blood, of ole' jolly St. Nick

 

The Predator and rods were loaded into the sleigh

The trip was up, time to call it a day

While leaving the launch, Santa was heard yelling with laughter...

 

"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, we'll see ya on the water!"