Every Day Was Special by William G. Tapply

Author:William G. Tapply
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Mr. Bass

Twenty years ago I got a phone call from a stranger that transformed my life.

“My name is Andy Gill,” he said, “and I want to take you fishing.”

At that time I had a nine-to-five job and a wife and three little kids at home. I fished when I could, which was nowhere near as often as I liked, mostly with my dad, and never farther away than I could get to and back home from in a day.

Andy mentioned a mutual friend—a guy named George—and then I remembered George mentioning Andy to me. Andy, George had said, was some kind of hotshot bass fisherman. He belonged to a club, owned a fancy boat, competed in tournaments. In fact, Andy was the reigning club champion, which had earned him the title Mr. Bass.

“You’re Mr. Bass, right?” I said to Andy.

“Oh, jeez,” he said. “That’s embarrassing. So how’s a week from Thursday work for you?”

A week from Thursday was the Fourth of July. My family was expected at a neighborhood cookout that afternoon. “I’d have to be home by noon,” I said.

“That’s okay. We should be on the water no later than five. We’ll have a super morning, I guarantee. I got a great place in mind. Secret spot. Big bass. Meet me here at my house at four.” He gave me directions. He lived on the other side of town. “See you then, right?”

His enthusiasm steamrollered me. “Okay,” I said. “Sure.”

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