Fish Tales with Mike Brower Got Nothing With this flu bug going around, I’m a fan of self-quarantining at the lake. There are too many crazy people out there. Some want testing even though they have no symptoms. People hoarding toilet paper, food, and whatever else. I’m just glad they have not started lining up for gas. All of this has nothing to do with the flu. I would think you would buy aspirin, cough meds, Gatorade, and soup. The other question is: why bottled water? Do these people not have water in their homes? So, with all the crazy going on, let’s go to the lake. If you are fishing, you don’t want anyone around you to see you catching fish, so you are self-quarantining and keeping safe. You will get to make fun of those not fishing. You can catch a nap on the back deck. You will be drinking fluids. Most of all, this is coming at the same time the spawn is going on. Spawn is the best time of year to catch fish. Now, due to the stupidity of the federal government, there may be some ramps closed, but there is always a ramp or two open. This would be a fun opportunity to watch the “ramp pirates” try backing boats down the ramp. This is the guy that spends 10 minutes getting down to the water and then proceeds to load the boat with tackle, lifejackets, rods, tackle, and other necessary stuff, instead of doing all that before you get to the ramp. Pro tip -- get your boat ready before you back down to the water. There is always something fun to do in and around the water. Once you are ready, don’t forget to: Keep your foot either on the brake or gas whichever is appropriate. Hook or unhook your boat before you put in or pull out. Take the back straps off the boat before launching. Pay attention to where the trailer is going. PUT THE PLUG IN. And finally, If you don’t know how to back a boat, ask for help.
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