Here’s a little song fresh from a New Hampshire stream.
Josh Millar on that guitar there, and yours truly talking it out. A special thanks to Ian Loch and The House of Rabbi for recording us.
Lyrics:
My name’s Tony Brackett and I love Lake Winnipasaukee.
I moved down from Center Sandwich to Laconia back in ’98 to be closer to my ice hole. Most times i only catch a hangover, but I love ice fishin’. I’d still go out if the only thing biting was fresh water clams and pepsi cans.
I’m rigged out with an Arctic Cat sled, studded track, ‘lectric start and heated handles. I tie my rod and my chum bucket to the kids red sled and haul balls out to the western tip of Rattlesnake Island where yellow perch are thick enough to spear fish.
I’m not a bobhouse kinda guy, I appreciate the wind in my eyes. ‘sides, I know what happens when those guys fish indoors. Lot’s of booze, and what we call “Ice Hookers”…that’s entrapernurial gals who come a knockin’ and offer to ‘warm you up’. They’ll cost you more than a few fish, so I just stay away from that bunch.
The Lake in the winter is the most beautiful spot on earth, and microwaved perch with a couple potatoes will keep you around a lot of years to enjoy it.
Maybe I’ll see you out there on the ice. Just stay out of my hole. I’m Tony Brackett, signin’ off from Lake Winnapausakee.
Classic!!!!
Sorry I missed out on the reunion tour. Catch you next time.
Comment by J landry — September 5, 2007 @ 1:18 am
Thanks! I had a really nice time back home. I saw Ken Paul, he lives in Portsmouth, downtown. He’s doing fine.
You’ll just have to come out here for a visit.
Comment by Rolston — September 5, 2007 @ 5:32 am
Ra-ttlesnake Island. Was great being with you again. Say hello to 30th and Anza for me.
Comment by jos(m) — September 5, 2007 @ 8:54 am