Joey Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) Dad has stage 4 lung cancer right now, which has spread to his liver and kidney. My sister and I took him out for his birthday for lunch a few weeks ago and he said to me he really wanted to go fishing. He's pretty weak right now, and very thin compared to what he used to be, but we sat a date for this weekend and he was as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve I was half expecting him to cancel, but he didn't and was a real trooper for the day. He loves to fish for bass so since he lives in Aurora and we were not sure how long he'd make it, we just headed to Keswick to try for some smallies near Crates Marine. Here we are heading down the river to the lake. Here is his "tackle box" A scotch tin He didn't have much for tackle so I rigged him up with a spinner bait and he did his best trying to stand and cast. That didn't last long and he decided he wanted to just use his Mepps with a worm and bobber. I think his Mepps was 50 years old. He got the first fish Not big, but a fish nevertheless. Not much action in the area so we headed up to Snake Island. There was so much boat traffic it was insane. The waves that were produced by all the traffic was pretty bad and he had a hard time standing. He ended up having a little lie down for about a half and hour so we decided to take him down to the very south end of Cook's Bay where there is not much traffic. He got another little perch and I got a pike. He still beat us both in the fish dep't as he got two fish But mostly, he was just happy to be out with us. He really didn't want to leave even tho it was now 4:30 and we had been out since about 9 a.m. I couldn't believe he had made it that long, but was looking pretty tired. So we packed it up and headed back to his place. He said he was going for a nap All day he just kept saying how happy he was. We shared some sandwiches, fruit, stories and jokes. It was a really good day. I will definately be taking him again soon. He wants to try for some Salmon now Thanks for letting me share this special day with you, and if you can, take your dad fishing!!! Joey p.s. Thanks for the fishing tips Cudz!! Much appreciated. Edited September 8, 2009 by Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 (( Joey)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Great report Joey. I'm sure your Dad really enjoyed the day out with you. I don't go to Simcoe on the weekends during the summer anymore just for the reasons you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Excellent thread dear woman. I know you'll both remember September 6th for a long time. Thanks for sharing your special day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Great report Joey sounds like your dad had a great time with you Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 An excellent report and pics Joey!!! You and Paul did a very good thing by getting the "Old Man" out on the water!!! There's another huge fish instore for you and Paul somewhere down the line for that yanno!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks for sharing that special day Joey. Keep it in your heart always..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm not sure how many fathers get invited out fishing by their daughters, luckily your father is among the privelaged few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well done Joey. It's a fine thing you've done for your Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks for sharing...Bless you girl !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Awesome dudette!! My dad's been a smoker since he was 12... I'm dreading that phone call. cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thats fantastic Joey, a great day indeed. get him out again!! You'll cherish those memories forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 The smiles and time together are priceless... thanks for sharing this with us! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 awesome outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well done Joey! Treasured memories for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 That's awesome:) Your dad is one lucky father! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 A fishing trip never to be forgotten. My dad and I went fishing together when he was terminal as well...it's a trip I will never ever forget. So good to hear you got out with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Awesome report Joey!! Always special when you can spend time with your folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm glad to see you guys got out there Joey you dad sure does look happy there and the fish were just a bonus I hope you guys can get out for the salmon that would be a hoot for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks everyone. I've been thinking over how much fun it was and will be making plans to get out with him again soon. I have to take him for one of his Dr.'s appt's on Thursday so I'll see if he wants to go again. I'll let him rest up a bit first though Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Fantastic Joey I think I will ask my Father if he wants to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Fantastic Joey I think I will ask my Father if he wants to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks for posting. Enjoy all the time you can with him. I can remember good times fishing with my father, I consider him to be with me on most outings in the boat he got to see but never got to fish from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Great report and pics Joey The smile on your dad's face says it all Those are the moments that you will cherish for ever. Thanks for sharing your special day with us Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciscokid Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks everyone. I've been thinking over how much fun it was and will be making plans to get out with him again soon. I have to take him for one of his Dr.'s appt's on Thursday so I'll see if he wants to go again. I'll let him rest up a bit first though Joey good job keep it up, now that i think of it fishing really is the ultimate way for a son or daughter to spend time with their dad. Always has been for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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