He's a smart boy! Actually most of my fishing is done in the willamette, and private ponds for some hawg largemouth. I'm really itching to try the Oregon city area (falls). Anyone ever have luck there?
I'm pretty much a master with my hands. Been in the construction field nearly 30 years. I can build a Highrise from the ground up. I possess an inherent ability to pick up on anything in the trades. Otherwise I'm a [language filter] good bass fisherman. Never could sit and wait for one big salmon, I'd rather fight 40-50 bass any day of the week. And better yet I have a wife that loves it just as much.
Holy cow frank, I would have taken some home if I knew you were making deals like that. If you will please save me some lg- xlg frags of both the slimer and the blue stag. I will try and make it back by next weekend.
You mention unexpected, if I've learned one thing about this hobby it's that things will go wrong.... And only go wrong when you're not home, traveling, sleeping, anything other than when it's convenient and easy to catch. Sorry for you misfortune.