Comment from seaglass

Excellent

This is well written and places the reader with you in the experience. My hubby is a fisherman and I've heard this tale and others like it many times before, :). The part I notice fisherman never tell about is the torture of all those pesky biting bugs

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Those bugs are something that even us fisherman try to forget. LOL. Thank you so much for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

Nice job painting a clear picture in such few words. I would have included the line about going to church in the story itself. I didn't find any errors.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Yes, I wish I could have added the "Should have gone to church" line, but when I saw this contest there was 19 minutes until closing time. I had to write the story, find a picture, and get it entered and posted in that time. I was most worried about how much spag there might be since I never even had time to read over it. Thanks so much for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from candyfink

Excellent

This reminded how much my husband loves fishing. On a great fishing day, your description fits very well. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

I hate to admit that this actually happened. I bought a brand new rod and reel and slipped off early one Sunday morning. As it turned out, I slipped, fell on my butt, and wallowed in the mud while my new bait caster combo skipped across the lake, Goodbye. Thanks so much for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

I love fishing stories, this would be bad, to drop or let the pole go and watch it take off. great write on this and good luck, have a good day

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

This is one of those stories that I hate to admit is true. Brand new rod and reel, then, I slipped, fell on my butt, and wallowed in the mud as my combo bait caster skimmed across the water and out of sight. LOL! Darn it! Thank you so much for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from BruceMiller

Excellent

Serves you right for killing all those poor little fishies. (lol) This is an interesting read. It should do well in the contest. Good luck. Cheers.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Bruce Miller, for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

You have a good build-up to the end. The end is funny if you're not a fisherman. I imagine that the person in the story was frustrated. That just wasn't his day.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

You are so right Judy. That fisherman was me. Brand new rod ad reel, and I was left wallowing in the mud on the seat of my pants while pole went zipping across the lake and out of sight. I loaded up and went home. LOL. Thank you so much, Judy, for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from winnona

Excellent

Well written and good. You use just the right words to make the story come alive. The words really paint a picture of someone fishing on a Sunday afternoon and then to loose the rod is so realistic.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much, Winnona, for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

I was really getting into this. Very nice scene setting and description in the opening paragraph. But, it seemed to come to an end very abruptly. I know you only have 200 words to play with but I felt a bit unsatisfied by the end.

GMG

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

I apologize for leaving this one off with such an unsatisfying ending. Not to be making excuses but, when I noticed this contest, I had nineteen minutes to write the story, find a picture, and get it posted and entered. I never even got to proof read it, which means, I shouldn't have tried to enter. Anyway, thanks for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words, suggestions, and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

The one that got away! LOL, now I know the reason for it. This was a really good fishy story, it unfolded as smooth as the clear lake you cast your line in. I really enjoyed settling down with you on that comfy chair only to be dragged up again and losing your rod. Well done, that was so good. Good luck in the contest! :) Sandra

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for taking time to read my 200 word story, one that holds more truth than I care to admit. I had nineteen minutes to write this story, find a picture, and get everything posted for this contest. I just knew it would be filled with spag, but I entered anyway. Your kind words, comments, and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from CEO2020

Excellent

Nice story. I like the "Mack-daddy frog" line. I think the imagery is very good, but I think you struggled in the last paragraph. Good Luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for taking time to read my 200 word story. Your kind words, comments, and generous review are greatly appreciated. Actually, I struggled with this whole piece. When I first noticed the contest, I had 19 minutes to write the story, find a picture, and make an entry. I didn't even have time to proof read it. I just knew it would be full of spag. Thanks. :-)