Wandering Aimlessly
Early Fishing, Youth Spring Turkey Season
by Phil Burkhouse
When I watched the grandkids prepare for the fishing season opener I was treated to a first class seat to observe youthful enthusiasm and optimism. The Thursday evening before the Saturday opener I mentioned to Jake and Wes, “Let’s go play a little ball.” Horror spread through Big Jake’s eyes as he glanced at me and said, “No thanks, Papa, I have to get ready for fishing season.” I said, “You still have tomorrow to get ready,” and he quickly replied, “I need to get ready today because all I want to do tomorrow is think about fishing.” I can remember those days, but only very vaguely.