Fishing with my Dad and Matt

Every year, for at least 10 years, i've met my dad at Sinnemahoning State park in Pennsylvania for this first day of trout season. That is the Saturday closest to April 15th. Since living in NC for the last three years, it's really been a challenge to get up there (about a 12 hour drive). But, I still get really excited to go every year. Three of my best friends (Randall, Eric, and Matt) have been meeting us there for several years.

Randall has some angst every year because his family has a hunting and fishing camp that they meet at for this same weekend, so he wants to be there too. We put pressure on him every year and more often than not he joins us.

Eric has been fishing with us since we were roommates in Erie PA. This last year (2005) was a big year, in that eric brought his own camper and his dad. Mark, Eric's dad, is about as excited about trout fishing as my dad. Which means, not really at all. But, I think he had a good time. Hanging out with his son, and the rest of us. I hope that Mark joins our tradition.

Matt has been fishing with us for 2 years now. I'm pleased that he takes the time to come up with us. I pass through his neck of the woods on my way. So it has been convenient for me to ride with him.