Miss Judy Charters
Captain Judy Helmey
"Kicking Fish Tail Since 1956!"
124 Palmetto Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31410
912 897 4921 or 912 897 3460 fax
www.missjudycharters.com
June 11, 2007
"Little Miss Judy's Believe It or Not!"
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY PART ONE!
As you know I try to write something about my father every week in this section of the fishing report. It's normally very funny and unbelievable, but true. After all I hope you know I certainly am not smart enough to make all of this great stuff up!
As I made my ride home just yesterday from the Savannah Snapper banks it occurred to me once again how lucky I really am. I have been able to fish most of my life for fun and for business. Not only that, but I have successfully created a business, which no one ever thought could have happened. This all boils down to "fishermen paying to go fishing!" All I can say "thanks goodness this has happened!" And a big thanks to all of my customers! My father's ability to see into the future sent me on my way!
The information that I have learned from my father is more than just plain old "priceless!" It's so unbelievable that sometimes I can't believe it. Many years ago it was about just catching a fish and lots of them! Then it went to "where are the fish?" After that was somewhat fixed due to badly needed regulations it became "you can catch them, but you can't keep of them!"
This day and time at least in my case it's not just about catching or keeping. It's more about knowing about the fish itself, the ocean's bottom, the current, the wind, the weather, the location, and the bait! Back in the day my father and I just caught fish without even thinking about it. We baited our hooks, dropped down or trolled some sort of lure, hooked up, retrieved, and landed our fish. Don't get me wrong we are still doing that now and in a big way!
However, what I knew then and where this information has taken me is entirely a different fish catching game! To the smartest and best fishermen I ever knew I just wanted to thank you Daddy for everything you have done for me!
Here's My Line Now Bite My Hook!
Captain Judy
"Fish Whisperer!"