Looks like I’ll be bumming it with the wife and another couple on Kerr Lake for this year’s holiday.  We’ll be on the way early in the morning towards the lake and spend the day fishing, eating, swimming, and who knows what else.  Should have a good fishing report for the crappie and catfish bite on Saturday.  I spent an hour last night tearing apart fishing reels and re-greasing them from the recent beach trips and rigging them with swivels, egg sinkers, and circle hooks.  Going to try and catch some cut bait tonight out of a local pond and then test the waters first thing in the morning.  I think my buddy got a hold of about a dozen noodle-jugs for catfishing too.  Probably keep a few 3-5 pounders for the dinner table and turn back the rest for next time.  Anyways, hope everyone has a great 4th of July and best of luck fishing if that is also in your plans!