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Title: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: DW on April 28, 2010, 10:38:00 PM

Larry and Chris came up last week-end for a visit. Larry had never met my wife Tammy or Chloe Beth although they talk often.
We first met Chris, on the Internet, while he was in Iraq. He purchased a Knife during the St. Judes Auction that Skyler made. They have become very good Friends and they are part of our extended Family now.
Koa, Chris' wire-haired Dachsand, came along for the trip and he kept us entertained. Chloe loved him.
We got the Rain to hold off for a while Friday night and we had a great night of Bowfishing. The rain drove us back to the Dock after a few hours. We were really into the fish when we had to go in. Chris got the Trophy of the night with a big Grass Carp.
We were not able to go out Saturday night due to the Tornados that visited the area. They did a tremendous amount of Damage only a few miles from our home but we didn't have have any damage....F-4 CLASS Tornado with 170 mile per hour winds! A lot of Families weren't as lucky.
I'll let Skyler, Larry, and Chris fill in the Details. A few Pics.....  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0808.jpg)  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0825.jpg)  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0820.jpg)  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0815.jpg)  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0818.jpg)  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0813.jpg)  (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0826.jpg)

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: DW on April 28, 2010, 10:46:00 PM

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0838.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0834.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0843.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0839.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0842.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0845.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/DSC_0847.jpg)

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: vermonster13 on April 28, 2010, 10:47:00 PM

Very cool!

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: DW on April 28, 2010, 10:48:00 PM

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/SURTEES2010001.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/SURTEES2010012.jpg)

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Whip on April 29, 2010, 12:12:00 AM

Very very cool!  That is just about as much fun as a fella can have!
Looks like that ol blue bow is still stackin 'em up  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: FerretWYO on April 29, 2010, 12:22:00 AM

You all are some fish stringing pros. Don you and Skyler are some great hosts and guides. Always like reading your threads. Great stuff.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Larry Surtees on April 29, 2010, 12:25:00 AM

First, let me say that the Wilson clan is one of the finest families I've ever met    :bigsmyl:      I quickly learned that "Aim Low, Think Big" is certainly the case when bowfishing.  I was impressed with several of Skyler's shots -- especially taking the last fish of the evening with a long, straight hit that brought in a good carp.  A big thanks goes out to Conan -- a close friend of Don and Skyler's who quickly became a friend.  He had invited us to bowfish from his impressive rig.      

I can't wait to do this again.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: tradtusker on April 29, 2010, 03:27:00 AM

very cool

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: rastaman on April 29, 2010, 06:17:00 AM

What some great pictures!  As Andy said, very cool!

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: JC on April 29, 2010, 06:39:00 AM

Awesome guys, just awesome! Two fine families sharing time together bows in hand....nothing better.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: DW on April 29, 2010, 08:00:00 AM

JC, you and the Boy's have got to get over here soon. It has been a great Spring for Bowfishing and will continue to be for the next month or so....THX for the kind words Larry. Tammy and Chloe say Hello.
Randy...All you have to do is show up.
Joe...Ol' Blue is a good one! 23 years old! It is a Pearson Bowfishing rig and had a Cable on it for a string when I got it new....Just found another one for a spare..

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 29, 2010, 09:12:00 AM

You would be hard pressed to find a better family to spend time with than the Don, Tammy, Skyler, and Chloe Beth.

We had a great evening of bowfishing! Skyler alone shot 5 different types of fish. Both he and my dad shot most of the fish that evening. To say my dad enjoyed is a bit of an understatement.

With the weather we only were able to get out one evening on the boat but Tammy took an entire day to show around the area.

We ended up a Big Daddy's so my dad could get a bowfishing rig. Told ya he enjoyed bowfising. Tammy's patience is amazing as she stayed with us the whole time in Big Daddy's...of course we had to play with everything:)

I have more pix that Don took so once I get them edited I will throw more up from the evening.

Again I am in the middle of college courses and the term paper, midterm, and discussion topics are all due this week so I have been more busy with them than I would like to be.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 29, 2010, 09:15:00 AM

Don and Sky in about six weeks my boat will be done so I am thinking we will be able to get on those rays up at good time this year.

Just deciding on the generator(s) to use now.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 29, 2010, 09:48:00 AM

Forgot to give a big thanks to Conan for taking us out on his boat. He just redid his platform and did a fine job that made shooting even more fun.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: joe skipp on April 29, 2010, 10:08:00 AM

Outstanding....looks like you fellas had great time.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: joekeith on April 29, 2010, 10:57:00 AM

Looks like big fish and lotsa fun.  :clapper:  
That's what it's all about.  :archer2:

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: LoweBow on April 29, 2010, 01:50:00 PM

Great lookin rig DW!  What lake were ya'll shooting?  One of my buddies is heading to Guntersville right now for the weekend w/ his family.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: rushlush on April 29, 2010, 01:59:00 PM

Looks like a good time!

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: DW on April 29, 2010, 02:25:00 PM

Hey Mike...just posted on your Bow thread with a contact Number....
We live on Lake Guntersville...
would Your buddy be from Louisville and Friends with Curtis Allen with Easton?????????....
He just called me a few minutes ago.

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: LoweBow on April 29, 2010, 02:29:00 PM

Yes...that's Scott ...LOL!

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: jesse cales on April 29, 2010, 02:45:00 PM

great pix as always,don.you guys sure live in a hunters heaven.  :notworthy:

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: vtmtnman on April 29, 2010, 05:00:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by DW:
 (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/SURTEES2010001.jpg)

:eek:    :eek:    :eek:  

Wow Koa got big!Last I saw him he was a lil pup!

Looked like a good time guys.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Guru on April 29, 2010, 05:11:00 PM

How cool! Surtees' and Wilson's together...somethings going to die!

I think this is the first time I've seen a pic of my bud Larry, nice to put a name with the face   :notworthy:  

Too much fun!!   :clapper:

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Larry Surtees on April 29, 2010, 05:16:00 PM

Rich,

Yes, you are 100% right that it was a good time, and it was with great folks!  

I thought Chris might have to leave Koa with the Wilson's because of Chloe Beth -- Chloe and Koa sure hit it off, and she really watched over him!

Curt,

Thanks!  But I didn't think Don would have posted such a picture of them two homely looking creatures!!!!!

Larry

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Post by: vermonster13 on April 29, 2010, 05:18:00 PM

Koa sure has grown!

 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Surtees011.jpg)

Title: Re: BowFishing and Hanging out with the Surtees'---PICS--->>>>>>>>
Post by: Larry Surtees on April 29, 2010, 05:26:00 PM

Dave,

Kelsey wanted to join us because she really enjoyed bowfishing on her last trip with her Dad to visit the Wilson's.  But she just couldn't afford to miss any more School this year.  

Larry

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Post by: BEN on April 29, 2010, 07:58:00 PM

You guys made a pile of fertilizer!! lol!

Looks like everyone hada blast!

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Post by: gregg dudley on April 29, 2010, 08:15:00 PM

Wilson and Wilson plus Surtees and Surtees----Good people right there!

Looks like everyone had a good time.