The Random Galt & Gonzo Childhood Memories Thread

[The Prodigal Son]

My father took me fishingon a boat that sailed out of Long Island when I was about 10 or so. I was so excited because it was an late night trip and it was the first time I had ever gone fishing for bluefish. After about an hour or so, I felt the line pull. I tried with all my might to pull it in, but it was impossible since I was the proverbial 90 pound weakling. My dad, after basically calling me a wuss, grabbed the rod from me. But even he had a hell of a time pulling in the fish. It turned out that my fish was the biggest caught that day and I won about $100.00.

So:Catching the biggest fish that day = + $100.00

Getting to crow that even my dad had trouble pulling that fish in = priceless