ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

I’m a recreational fisherman and regardless of the passion (read that as addiction) that keeps me going back to the water, there are times when I swear I’ll never bait another hook.
But then again…

I’ve cancelled all subscriptions to me fishin’ magazines
where the legendary anglers reign supreme.
No more fightin’ with the missus over where to keep me bait.
No more sleepin’ rough, with ‘fish bonanza’ dreams.

No more Evans Head or Yamba. No more Tangalooma trips.
No more checkin’ out the boat shows every year.
No more Straddie Island Classics. No more yabby banks to pump.
No more “One last cast” or “Let’s try over here.”

Think I’ll put my rods on E-Bay. Give the berley to the chooks.
Take all my fishin’ photos off the wall.
Get up late on Sundy mornin’s. Take the missus to the shops.
Drink espresso at ‘Ricardos On The Mall.’

I’ve had enough of early morns and late night river trips
where the sandflies were the only things that bit.
I once was optimistic, and a masochist to boot.
Got my life back now. That’s it! The end! I quit!

But hang about. That’s Stevo’s ute that’s comin’ up the drive.
Looks like he’s got some crab pots in the tray.
Hey darl, ya seen me esky? And where’d you put me hat?
Be right there Steve. No sweat, I’m on me way.

Wazza

Lots of things you can stop doing Wazza but fishing is not one of them ?

every day a man spends fishing he gets another added on at the end ???



Good poem mate

Goodonya Warren

The time a bloke spends fishin isn't counted on his life ...

Warren, you see what you've done - encouraged Bobbit to post "another" photo of himself.

I did enjoy the poem though..

Heather

The photo was of THE FiSH Heather !

It just so happened that I was in it !

Bob

So where have the fish gone Bob? Did they get away?

You're a funny looking fish Bob. Looks like you're the one that got away ....
Great piece Wazza ...

Wow ... thanks everyone. I was hoping that maybe I'd get one positive response.
Chuffed ...Wazza