Sorry to hear that you are out of action O's.
I kinda know how you feel as I just had neck surgery for a ruptured disc. I sure hope they gave you some good drugs and you have a really good Dr. to get you thru this bad spot.

As for fish stories. 4 days after surgery I was able to take the grandkids (4 years old) out in the sled on one of the "local" lakes for some nice rainbows. Gkids each got a nice rainbow of 18" on rapala's. Grandson had the quote of the day refering to the fight the fish put up. " Grandpa he tried to get away but I was to strong for him." Grandad had a deathgrip on the butt of the pole the whole time and grandma helped his 4 year old cousin net the fish. Boy they could not wait to show their folks what great fisherperson's they were. They slept the whole 3 hr trip home.

Good luck O's and get well soon I am sure the fish miss you.