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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: South MS Bowhunter on April 12, 2019, 09:50:36 PM
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....After last years setbacks for the F. R. O. G Team, due to me the Supreme Leader and Captain sidelined due to a covert hacking operation by the vietfrogs and their partisan the “Termites “ :scared:.....
I was itching to get my revenge.
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Sensing the teams low moral. Due to the attack against their mentor and leader, (Scout, Sniper, and Warren are not well organized without me😁) I hatched my counter strike.
With the taint of rotted wood to remind me of dirty deeds perpetrated against me, I sent encrypted texts to Scout for intell on a specific targeted strike....
“Mr. Bigg’s”
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I had long suspected that “Bigg’s” was the Mastermind behind the Termites attack against me. The team had encountered him actually her on several interdiction missions the year prior.
Each time Bigg’s alluded us.....
Sniper had got one opening to zip and arrow through, but failed in executing the shot and Bigg’s disappeared down the murky waters.
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To make matters worst Bigg’s began to taunt the team with loud wild deep thundering croaks and laughing ribbbbbiiitt’s.
Worst yet I received a personally autograph 8x10 signed Mr. Bigg’s, although I’ll say his handwriting skills need improvement 🤨
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For those new to F. R. O. G it stands for Frog Relocation Operations Group. Our mission statement is “Never pass the opportunity to go frogging” or “pass me another leg please” 😎.
Our goal is to rid the world of the dreaded transformational vietfrog better known as the American Bullfrog. And relocate them to Scout or the Supreme Leader and Captain of F. R. O. G freezers.
We are always looking to recruit new pledges in meeting mission goals.
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Is there an event I can Attend? If so where and when?
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Terry,
Hang on let me step back from my alter ego as Supreme Leader and Captain 😁
Now as to Where: Mississippi, we hunt the swamps around the Pascagoula River basin and surrounding dead ponds/oxbows.
No special organized event per se, just as the river stage, weather, and time allows.
We have hosted others who wanted to brave the swamp and team rigors, lol.
You can search TG for other F. R. O. G adventures and YouTube for 2016 Frog team I believe.
If our PR employee quits doing Disney videos she will be adding the combined 2017/2018 video should be some good footage.
The team would be glad to host, but we need to locate a new killing field first to ensure reliable target opportunities.
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Not a lot of rain from the powerful storm that blew through last night. NOAA shows a one foot rise in the already high river so no killing for at least two weeks. With a little time off next week perhaps ole scout can grab his mosquito respirator and get some locating done.
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Back to this episode.....
I knew then that the answer to how to outwit Bigg’s was in his or her overconfidence.
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This mission would involve only Scout and me as Sniper was unavailable...again.
He has continued to let lesser priorities like work and home responsibilities get in the way of the groups mission. But I can’t find it in my heart to discharge him altogether due to his marksmanship when he does decide to show up.
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So a time and location was set to meet up with Scout. And to not give away our cover we disguised our meet up by meeting at Mr. Wayne’s barbershop.
When I arrived to my dismay Scout was actually getting a haircut and spilling all our secrets to Mr. Wayne 🙀
I quickly put an end to this chatter by asking Mr. Wayne if he had any trade items. Barber’s are always looking to sell or trade some junk they picked up at a local yard sale.
At this Mr. Wanye pivoted from saying “and where you headed tonight” to “got some old bows that are real classic. Make you a great deal on them”.
With our mission location secured I got Scout out of there and lectured him on basic mission confidentiality “loose lips sinks ships”.
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Once on the road I passed Scout the mission directives and a map of the location
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Upon reviewing it Scout looked at me like I was crazy....we’re going after Bigg’s?? Just me and you 😳
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Hope the mission is a success.
Curious to see how "Bigg" a Missippi bullfrog gets :o
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Scout had shown a desire to move up in rank and except more responsibilities.
So on an early mission last year just prior to the “Termites” attack on me
I held an surprise “Passing the Torch” and made Scout second in command.
Which was not really a surprise since Sniper can’t be counted on 😜.
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Soon after arriving we set out skirting the fringes and fingers that are lined with dead wood and small mud patches.
As stated I believed Bigg’s overconfidence would be his really her undoing.
The plan was to let Scout loop around to Bigg’s hideout and try and get a clear shot on Bigg’s while I took out the sentries from behind
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After a hundred yards the first sentry was engaged....one down
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While checking sentry 1 for any intell that may lead to further success I caught movement ahead as Sentry #2 was making his rounds.
I motioned for Scout to lay low, and a second shots was loosed...
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After one more sentry who’s picture can’t be posted here due to sensitive cultural issues due to his faith and manner of burial requirements, I must not go beyond that description.
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Sorry guys trying to finish this from last night, but not able to load pic’s anymore 🤷♂️
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Test
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So as I was saying....
Unbeknownst to me while occupied with Sentry #3 I was being stalked by Bigg’s personal bodyguard El Leguardo 🙀
Scout seen this situation developing and made a quick accurate shot and took out El Leguardo
El Leguardo got his name from...well the size of his legs
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With his sentries down and now El Leguardo Mr. Bigg’s was in a very precarious situation.
We were now within 50 yards of his usual sanctuary, it’s a place where a drainage ditch emptied into the lake. A gator has also set up residence and burrowed a good size tunnel under the ditch leaving a gaping hole some 6-7’ in diameter.
And then there are 3-4 small islands strung out at the mouth of the inlet.
Bigg’s can sit there behind the cypress trees knees and survey his kingdom and feel relatively secure.
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Not tonight, tonight belonged to F. R. O. G and the momentum had shifted to our favor. And as we prayed the good Lord of heaven thy kingdom come thy will be done, in Jesus name every knee shall bow I just knew tonight would be different.
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So in our final pushed towards Bigg’s fortress I had taken the lead and as I shined the light every root, mud clump, and rotten stick took on the shape of Bigg’s.
My awareness was at such a keen level I was becoming delusional, and then it happened....
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There he was, right there, right in front of me! Not moving, not slowly disappearing into the murky water as so many time before. Just sitting there with such an air of confidence, so much so I began to doubt our ability to conquer him.
But as Supreme Leader and Captain I quickly push that thought aside and barked whispered orders to Scout...
Like “Scout, get over here there a big one”. Scouts hard of hearing so sometimes I have raise my voice to get his attention.
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I get Scout lined out and tell him where Bigg’s is and as he approaches I’m sure he’s going to blow it like so many times before.
But tonight he using his secret weapon...the “Handy Clicker” ( insert commercial here for our sponsor here on TG “Lifecycle”)😂
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And now as we enter into the last page of the last chapter of the book...Scout lines up for the shot...
I can’t bear to look, the thought of Bigg’s winning again is to much for me, the pain, the agony of it is just too much.
Scout is now re-maneuvering from his left side to right? What’s he doing he’ll spook Bigg’s for sure, but no Bigg’s holds his ground.
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And it comes to me Bigg’s is betting Scout will miss, and why not we done it so many times in the pass.
Now Scout is slowly drawing he makes pass half draw without loosing his arrow I’m utterly amazed at his calmness. He reaches full draw, anchors 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 and the arrow flashes away...
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Then utter chaos and pandemonium takes place. I’m yelling you got him and go get him before he gets off your arrow! Scout is stumbling over tree roots and dodging cypress knee’s reaching for Bigg’s.
Bigg’s now realizes he miscalculated Scouts ability and is fighting for his life jumping, clawing to get off the shaft.
And he’s now at the fletchings one more jump and he’s gone...
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But tonight belonged to F. R. O. G!
There will alway be another despots dictatorship where we are duty bound to intervene. Until then F. R. O. G is out.
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Awesome stuff! :clapper: :biglaugh:
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Thanks Corey for being President of the F. R. O. G Team fan club! All one of you 😂
We need to get that Louisiana trip planned and host Terry there. It no doubt would make a remarkable night of frogging.
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Thank you guys for the awesome story and pics, well done!
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:clapper: :biglaugh:
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That’s def a handful of frog :thumbsup: :clapper:
I’m sure you will have your hands full dealing with all the disbanded vietfrog :biglaugh:
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Not the biggest we seen or shot but one bad frog😁
We have another one that literally looked the sizes of a football.
Warren our “Logistic” specialists was new to frogging with Trad gear and his turn was up. So he shoot’s, hit the frog and the frog jumps and drags his arrow back to the lake🙀
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You did a great job telling that story! I felt like I was there. I was smiling ear to ear while reading! haha. Good Job! Glad scout has stepped up his shooting game!!!
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The “Handy Clicker” seems to help him overcome the TP. I need to use mine more 😁
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The “Handy Clicker” seems to help him overcome the TP. I need to use mine more 😁
I bought one too, but I haven't touched my bow much in the past months.
Will you guys be at the Howard Hill?
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The plan is to be there if the Lord will’s.
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I see “Mike” is viewing the “Real” Original F. R. O. G Team. I hope his team of imposters learn some real skill from our adventures :biglaugh:
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Captain, we actually have quiet a fan base but their replies are limited for fear you might verbally assault them as you do your subordinate team members. Daniel’s right your story telling is captivating. If only your leadership skills possessed that passion :dunno:
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Unbelievable Scout! Here I let you share in the glory of being the lead character in this story and this is the thanks you give the Supreme Leader and Captain 🤨
:goldtooth: :biglaugh:
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Let’s just hope this doesn’t compromise my good standing. While the river is forecast to be at 15’ by Monday I’ll have time to make repairs to my reputation prior to our next combat mission 🐸
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Mr. Langley, you are cracking this Iowa boy up with your story telling. It sounds like a lot of wholesome fun. Thanks for sharing.
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John,
I prefer to be referenced as Supreme Leader or Captain or both together as in “Supreme Leader and Captain”.
But in your case after reviewing your Bio, I’ll accept Sir. But a little more Snap ⚡️In it. :biglaugh:
And I hope everyone realizes my verbal jesting is simply that. People need to smile more, laugh heartier, and not be so offended :bigsmyl: