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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, March 30-April 5, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE YOUR ADS CALL 704-484-1047 OUTDOOR CONNECTION TD T N O & U SHO & OU O SHELBY SHO O B O B S N O TD I & O O O SHELBY SH CT NN O N AT U R E E N J OY CTION & E EC O U T & NE G E T O ON G O NN O N E N N G A E O N AT U J N E CT CT & E U O NN NN G O Y AT R T T O E E OUTDOOR TRUTHS I just took another fi shing trip with my fa- vorite striper guide and friend, Mike Allen. There were four of us who met at the dock early that morning. It was an overcast and windy day with periods of light rain. Regardless of the not-so- favorable conditions, we started off with three quick catches – one a nineteen pounder. This was going to be a good day. We'll, yes and no. Despite our early fortune, our upward success im- mediately turned south. For the next couple of hours, we would sporadically catch a stray but we never landed on a spot that we would call very productive. Mike would locate the stripers but they were just not interested in eating at that particular time. Our only hope was to wait or to change plans. Waiting meant we would, well, wait; wait until they decide to bite. Changing plans meant we would try for another species of fi sh. Mike knew where some big catfi sh hid and he thought we might be able to entice them to some fresh bait. He was right. So, for the rest of our time we caught some nice, big catfi sh and had a great time doing it. We didn't get all that we came for but we got plenty that we didn't. Both fi sh fi t nicely in a freezer. If we had cho- sen to continue striper fi shing there is a good chance we would have left that morning without ever having the success we had planned for. There is a nearly a one hundred percent chance we would have left without having caught any catfi sh. We simply took what was given us. I fi nd that principle to be true in many areas of my life. My ex- pectations are one thing; reality, another. My hopes of a certain prize are replaced with another prize I never saw coming. The ones I had hoped to reach, I didn't, but I reached those I never imagined. Most of the time, these unexpected successes are a result of me conceding to my present conditions instead of stub- bornly fi ghting them. I think it's God way of putting me where he wants me at that moment. Are you getting discouraged by the lack of success you are having in your present pursuit? Are you stubbornly hanging on to a plan just because it was your good and original one? Have you discovered another pool of potential but have been unwilling to move because it's not what or who you came for? You can do two things. You can wait and perhaps success will eventually come, or you can move to an area where success comes easy. Sometimes that move may only be temporary but for that moment it will be the difference between going home empty-handed or going home with an unexpected blessing that may not only be for you, but for others as well. Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men's groups for churches and associations. By By Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ ller ller ller ller GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org The Cleveland County Independent Bikers 4th Annual Bike and Car Show and Hot Dog Cookout was held in Boiling Springs on March 25th, 2017. A huge variety of motorcycles were entered in the show. Photo by Jeff Melton Builders Check-Point 1-800-232-8453 builderscheckpoint.com Gaffney, SC We Will Beat Any Deal! Lowest Rent to Own! No Credit Check! 1-2 Day Delivery after hours call 864-491-0772 ©Community First Media Community First Media 509 Hwy 11 Gaffney, SC 29341 2 blocks from Ford place View display lot on I-85 at exit 90 across from Premium Outlet Mall 8x12~ $1295 +tax 10x12~ $1495 +tax 10x16~ $1695 +tax 12x16~ $1895 +tax 12x20~ $2195 +tax 12x24~ $2695 +tax Bruce Camp's Local FISHING FISHING REPORT REPORT Kosa The retirees fished Lake Wylie recently, with David O'Shields and Doug Sparrow picking up the win with 5.40. Larry Melton and James Osborne were second with 4.39 and third went to JR Garland and Rick Maires with 3.91 which was also big bass of the day. This week they will be on Lake Norman. CCBC The Cleveland County Bass Club has fished Lakes Norman and Fishing Creek in recent weeks. At Lake Norman, Jamie Canipe brought in 9.08 to take the win. Larry Melton had 7.66 to edge out John Rankin with 7.18. Nick Beaver was fourth with 5.46 and fifth went to Robbie Rush with 4.36. Nick Beaver had a 3.02 large mouth to take big bass honors. On Fishing Creek, it was Nick Beaver tak- ing the win with 14.18 followed by John Rankin with 13.22. Robbie Rush was third with 12.33 with Roger beaver close behind with 12.02. Fifth with 9.42 was Rick LaMountain. The CCBC recently lost a member, Helen Melton, who was the first female to join the club. She fished until her health declined, and she past on January 18 of this year Moss The Thursday night events have started back up on Moss Lake. Last week, Charles and Maverick Canipe brought in 11.66 to grab the win, and they anchored that with big bass of the evening, a 3.20 large mouth. Second went to Jason Hinson and Josh were second with 9.41. These events will continue through the summer months, beginning at 6 pm and fishing til 9:30 pm. There is a $30 entry fee and this does include big bass entry. All N.C. and Moss Lake license are also required. If anyone has any suggestions on stories or pictures of their catch or kill, you can e-mail me at brucencrace- fancamp@gmail.com. TITLE THE E-MAIL STORY OR PICTURE "FOR SHOPPER" OR I WILL ASSUME IT'S JUNK MAIL AND NOT OPEN IT. Bruc Kosa B Dustin Bowens of Grover, NC has been trying to catch a 10 pound largemouth bass for over fi fteen years. His efforts came to fruition on March 15, 2017 when he landed this 12 pound 9 ounce large- mouth while fi shing at a pond near the stateline. Congratulations Dustin, we know that one's going on the wall. Photo furnished by Lorie Bowens SPORTSMAN'S CORNER SPORTSMAN'S CORNER Shelby VFW Post 4066 held a Fish Fry on Friday, March 24th, 2017. The event is a fundraiser for Autism Awareness for Cleveland County. The George Loris Dover Post #4066 has held several fun- draisers for Autism Awareness this year. The next fundraiser will be the 2nd Annual Autism Aware- ness Poker Run on May 6th. Volunteers pictured left to right: Mike Ledbetter, Ted Riviere, Chris Burns, Daniel Coster and Steve Connor. These fellas did a great job cooking and we can't thank them enough! Photo by Jeff Melton