Caught Catching Steelheads - Part 2 of 2
Carl brought the boat and then he took action
Until all line was back but a fraction
With the boat on shore and the fish upstream
Carl said, “You’ve got him now, time to get mean!”
I was in control and wore that fish out
Got him into Carl’s net and then let out a shout
“I got that Bugger, just look at his size!”
Carl said, “Punch your card “now”, that would be wise”
“I’ll do that in a while, but not just yet”
“I need a break and smoke a cigarette”
By now, people were there, where we landed
And one of them spoke to me, so candid
“Give your punch card to me, I need to see”
“Is it all legit as it seems to be?”
It’s the Game Warden, who wanted my card
Got it out quickly and he punched it hard
Gosh, I so was glad I took Carl’s advise
Without that license things would not be nice
The fish was a native, sixteen and a half pounds
That made the sports news around Puget Sound
To be able to fish, I’d called in sick
Boss saw my picture; knew it was a trick
Called me to his office; what could I say?
I’m sorry Boss, but I just had to stay!
Copyright © Charles Sides | Year Posted 2011
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