Wayne Pedigo with his 23 5/8 incher donated to SCT.

[2112]

This is a good friend and outside of Chester and MudSkipper the most dedicated Flounder conservationist I know.
I introduced Wayne to Blockade Runners 2 weeks ago and it was a joy all around.
I've been trying to get him to join the web site as we have the only friendly Flounder Gigging forum in the state that I am aware of.
Wayne is on the left and his buddy Wade which Sandy and I meet is in the middle.
His donated trophy is the big in the tank.
Dang! Is that WillieP on the right!?!

[WestEndAngler]

Nice going Bert!

[lurefisher]

Cool bert ,dont look like she got the gig! LOL

[reeltime]

Kudo's to your buddy Bert!Hey who's the ugly guy on the right!lol

[FP10]

Nice!!

[2112]

I lifted the picture from "Flounder Reveloution"...That does look just like WillieP, no?

[TRP150]

Bert I meet Wayne and Wade at Blockade Runners camp last sunday seem like two great guy's. Man that's a good flounder

[coachlaw]

That's Wayne Pedigo y'all. Bert and his colorful spelling. I'm going to tell Wayne you made him into an I-Taleeyan.

[Muddskipper]

Wayne is deffinitly a friend of the flounder .... That is his second over 20" flounder turned in, in a month ..... he is a flounder catching machine.

[2112]

I know I can't spell for sheit but I do try to keep it colorful.

Ya he's dedicated all right. The Guy lives in the Dallas area and comes down with a camper and boat and stays about 6 weeks during the run.

He has a sticker mid ship on the hull that reads something like "Flounder Specimen Collector" with the permit number for two reasons;
1. He can keep needed small males to turn in to the Sea Center unlike the rest of us.
2. Last year a concerned angeler sicked the game warden on him for keeping to many and undersided fish...they didn't know he was working under cover for the state.

He's a tall dude, might even give Chip a run for his money. Maybe I'll call him this weekend and see if he can put me and the kids on a November limit and stop by BR's for a little inebriation's

[2112]

News Flash!

The guy in the green shirt, that's not WillieP.
His name is Rick Borden and as it turns out per Wayne, Rick is the one that landed the saddle blanket.
They are childhood friends...cool.

[coachlaw]

That's ok, spellin' don't make a man. John Wayne said somethin' like that.

Wayne is a real cool feller. He's still livin' down at the KOA right now. Said he doesn't fish on the weekends much, so he would be in for comin' out to the camp to help a bit.

[imhammer]

Very nice fellas. That one should produce some eggs!

[2112]

Yup, he's comming. I got the impression he even wants to help.
I knew you'd like that guy.
You have to admit my track record for newbs has been pretty good with the exception of the "Tornado".

[Wayner]

Hello Guys,

Bert called and said y'all were talking about me over here. Thought I better check in and see what it's all about. Yeah, Wade and I did enjoy stopping be the cabin the other night and meeting Sandy and the gang. Plan to go back next Sat. and help out with some work that needs to be done. Look forward to helping out and meeting some new friends.

For the record, the 23 5/8 in. flounder was caught by Rick Borden. Rick, Wade and I grew up within 5 blocks of each other in Cleburne, TX. We have been friends all of our lives. They have come down to fish with me for a few days. The 22.5 in. flounder that was turned over to the SCT a couple of weeks ago was caught by my wife, Joyce. (Goes by Meme) I'm just her net boy. LOL!!!

See y'all on Saturday.

Wayner