We were prepared to walk miles through a variety of areas, but hoped that wouldn't be necessary. Jones' tone changed just moments into our search. What a difference. The real difference was in Jones' outlook. Things were looking up.
Success can be extra special when it's unexpected.
Definitely clear enough to see the stripes of a black drum hooked on that trotline. Our position was directly in line with a red and white structure on the far shore and three posts sticking out of the water. Jones was already 30 feet away. And don't lead me into anything deeper than the top of my waders. Jones is much taller than I am.