Lyrics
I woke up early coffee in my hand
Rod in the truck headed down to go fishin' again
Sun comin' up paintin' the sky gold
Cast my line out feelin' stories untold
Baited my hook with the best I could find
Worms and lures every trick on my mind
Waited all mornin' till the afternoon light
Not one tug not one nibble not even a bite
Yeah I got skunked today no fish in the creel
Zero keepers nothin' on the reel
Empty stringer hangin' by my side
But if you ask me man it was still a hell of a ride
'Cause good fishin' ain't always about what you catch
It's the peace on the water and that's a solid fact
No fish caught not one bite but I'd do it again
'Cause a day in the boat beats the world now and then
Herons flyin' overhead turtles on a log
Dragonflies dancin' through the morning fog
Heard the loons callin' watched the ripples roll
Felt the worries fade from my weary soul
Tried every spot from the deep to the shore
Changed my bait up a dozen times or more
The fish were laughin' hidin' down below
But the breeze was gentle and the day moved slow
Yeah, I got skunked today no fish in the creel
Zero keepers nothin' on the reel
Empty stringer hangin' by my side
But if you ask me man it was still a hell of a ride
'Cause good fishin' ain't always about what you catch
It's the peace on the water and that's a solid fact
No fish caught not one bite but I'd do it again
'Cause a day in the boat beats the world now and then
Some folks chase trophies big ones on the wall
Me? I chase quiet and that's the best haul of all
Tomorrow might bring a fighter on the line
But today was perfect and the day was mine
Yeah I got skunked today came home clean as a whistle
No tall tales to tell no supper to sizzle
But if you ask me with a grin ear to ear
It was still good fishin' the best of the year
No fish caught not one bite
But damn what a beautiful day to be alive