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Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Cape May NJ Mid June :: Author MattL

2012-05-16T17:11:00+00:00

I will be in Cape May for a week in mid June. I will be taking my Versa Board and want to try out some kayak fishing. I'm a salt water neophyte so I'm looking for suggestions on where to launch, tackle, what species to target, etc. I want to stay inshore / back bay as I'm not comfortable with doing rough open water the first time out. I'm also open to meeting up with any locals that want to fish with me.

I will be taking it to then beach without all the gear as well to play in the surf a bit.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: A Couple Good Afternoons :: Reply by BamaFan

2012-05-16T19:41:00+00:00

Neo wrote:

X2 I'm in.
Is that your Ride 115 I spied in those pics? I figured it would still be in the bubble wrap.

You ain't right! Yep, that's the Ride! Man, I've taken it all the way down the Coosa and handles those Class II & III rapids very well. I even used it in one of the small creeks I fish. Being able to stand and fish is freakin outstanding! You can paddle it the next time you come up here to fish. Just be warned, you will to want to buy one after you do!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Ohio has some real footballs to! :: Reply by w2n

2012-05-16T17:18:59+00:00

What a freaking pig! Great catch Mark!

Hanover_Yakker wrote:

That looks like a great day on the water -a little fresh a little salt - well done!!

For some stupid reason up here on the Great Lakes Freshwater Drum are called "sheephead". I have no idea why, they just are. And most people think of them as a "garbage fish" and just kill them when they are caught. I love em'... they are strong like bull.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Ohio has some real footballs to! :: Reply by ecu daniel 14

2012-05-16T17:42:28+00:00

i was bout to say...i diddnt think Ohio had sheepshead lolol

nice fish reguarless!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Ohio has some real footballs to! :: Reply by inrll

2012-05-16T17:48:50+00:00

DUDE those are BEASTS!!! And the smallie on a fly no less!!!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Ohio has some real footballs to! :: Reply by Catchnr3lease

2012-05-16T19:22:09+00:00

20.5'' and 8lbs WOW

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Ohio has some real footballs to! :: Reply by Phish

2012-05-17T00:07:40+00:00

Appreciate all the comments but on another note that I didnt mattered but prolly did was the smallie beast measured 22.75" around so calculated is close. No doubt I am happy not losing this one this time since it is so much harder to do on the fly. When I got it in the net, out of its mouth popped out a pair 4-5" white bass it must of been feeding on.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Shenendoah w/ new Personal Best smallie 5/12 :: Reply by Jamie

2012-05-17T00:23:04+00:00

nice looking fish, congrats on the new p.b

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Shenendoah w/ new Personal Best smallie 5/12 :: Reply by Jamie

2012-05-17T00:23:20+00:00

nice looking fish, congrats on the new p.b

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Pohick bay tomorrow after work :: Author yinzyaker

2012-05-17T01:45:19+00:00

I decided to head out to pohick bay tomorrow after work and plan on arriving around 4:30pm. I will be launching from pohick regional park. I am hoping to get into some bass and snakeheads. I know it's short notice but if anyone is interested in joining let me know.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Author Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T22:09:17+00:00

... and still put fish in the Pesky.

Got out yesterday to Butler State Fishing Lake. A 124 acre lake owned by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism. Top lake in the state for Largemouth Population Density, and near the top for Lunker Density. Even with that said, I still find it hard to figure that lake out. Got there a little later than I wanted to. Stopped by and picked up some Donuts for the family.

Wind was pushing stoutly out of the SSW, Thought I would try the North Shore. Well that didn't produce anything except frustrations. Moved to the East Dam and South Shoreline. Immediately put a 1.5lb in the yak on a White War Eagle Buzzbait. Worked a cove in the SE Corner, and pulled another on a Terminator Swimjig in Sunfish with a Dirty Sanchez RI Skinny Dipper Trailer. Another 1-1.5lb fish. Then the asshat that is a Bass Boat F**KER cut me off and so I went back to the North side of the lake. NADA, ZIP ZILCH. So I trucked it across lake to the South side again, ahead of the asshat, and in some American Water Willow, mixed with Green Snot. WHAT A COMBO!!! Hitting edge with a Black War Eagle Buzzbait (due to the ugly water) and picked up this nice little chunk.

About 20 yards later, still tossing "Ole Blackie" and this Chunk barely slurped it down. Thought I had a dink when it hit, then it started pulling like a Cummins Turbo Diesel!!!!

Picked up 7 Total for the day. 5 on Black and White War Eagle Buzzbaits, and 2 on the Sunfish Swim Jig.

Not bad for a High Pressure system pushing through. Oh and the Bass Boat Situation.... By the time I left, there was 5 big boats, and 2 little "Bass Buggies", 3 sets of shore fisherman!!!! I thought Mid-Week was key for having lakes to yourself!!!!! :Lol:

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by leo

2012-05-16T22:32:07+00:00

Nice fish, man. I am glad you were able to make something happen. I bet the bASS boat dude got skunked.

Seriously, though, is dirty sanchez really a color?

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T22:40:24+00:00

Skinny Dipper Dirty Sanchez

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by ArcticCat500

2012-05-16T22:42:12+00:00

nice looking bass Andy......and you have way to many rods in the cockpit of that kayak, lol.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T22:46:39+00:00

ArcticCat500 wrote:

nice looking bass Andy......and you have way to many rods in the cockpit of that kayak, lol.

SHUT UP!!! I admit, I do. Luckily soon, they will all be more organized, and in a proper place!!!

I took them down cause there was some overhanging trees I didn't wanna risk getting tangled in.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by leo

2012-05-16T23:50:01+00:00

Mr_Scrogg wrote:

Skinny Dipper Dirty Sanchez

Outstanding!

Someone should market a jig called 'The Shocker'.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T23:51:06+00:00

leo wrote:

Mr_Scrogg wrote:

Skinny Dipper Dirty Sanchez

Outstanding!

Someone should market a jig called 'The Shocker'.

Not a Jig, a Plug.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by CrX970

2012-05-17T00:15:29+00:00

Mr_Scrogg wrote:

leo wrote:

Mr_Scrogg wrote:

Skinny Dipper Dirty Sanchez

Outstanding!

Someone should market a jig called 'The Shocker'.

Not a Jig, a Plug.

You guys are killing me!

Also, some nice fish there!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by leo

2012-05-17T01:26:00+00:00

Mr_Scrogg wrote:

leo wrote:

Mr_Scrogg wrote:

Skinny Dipper Dirty Sanchez

Outstanding!

Someone should market a jig called 'The Shocker'.

Not a Jig, a Plug.

Fishing Report:

"I went out last night and was able to get into some crazy action. The big girls came out to play; at first they didn't want anything to do with the dirty sanchez stuff but as soon as I got The Shocker plug out, they were all over it. I managed a personal best. It was no stop action, I have the sore thumb to prove."

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by oubassman

2012-05-17T02:53:10+00:00

Congrats Andy. Glad to see you got a few in the kayak

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Blue Skies, No Clouds, High Pressure... :: Reply by ReelYankee

2012-05-17T03:00:13+00:00

Good job showing everyone on the lake how to get it done!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Almostgetcharod River 5/12, Lake Eatsherphone 5/13 :: Reply by mattbowers01

2012-05-17T03:39:24+00:00

I think Jamie was trying out the new Side Imaging SmartPhone app from Hummingbird! Did she forget to tie a cord to it? Matt

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: More Hotel Ruination... Depending on your POV. ;-) :: Reply by w2n

2012-05-16T18:09:41+00:00

The best part is...
I went back the next day about noon (a few hours before they called us back to work) for about about an hour and a half... freaking killed em' 13 really good sized Crappie to take back home!

A very bright Sunfish:

And this breadstick sized Saugeye:

Then my phone rang and I was pleasantly surprised by the crew caller telling me we were going home in a cab so that we could be back home and get rested for the early train the next morning from Cleveland back to North Baltimore.
So we got on a train in the AM and came right back... what do you suppose I did when we got back to NWO? Yep. Went fishing again. The Crappie were totally shut down, not a nibble... The LMB were busy spawning and really didn't give a hoot about anything I tossed at them at first, but then at dusk I got them on reaction strikes doing a quick "snap snap snap snap..." retrieve with an X-Rap

The Saugeye were somewhat active though. Sadly, It was me that was off my game. I lost two of them and landed another breadstick. The two that I lost were ok sized. The first one was about 18 inches long and I actually had it out of the water and up on the rocks, but just as I reached for it it went ape sh*t and started thrashing about and I really didn't feel like getting bitten so I pulled my hand away and it bit through the line and flopped into the the water and swam away. The second one was a freaking beast. It hit a larger curly tail grub on the drop, I'm assuming, because I was casting out and letting them sink to the bottom and then slowly reeling them in (the lake gets pretty darn deep pretty quick), anyway... The fish was on when I started reeling. The unfortunate part is that while I was waiting for it to hit the bottom (a long 34 count!) my phone rang with a rather important call and I was only reeling in the lure so that I could deal with the call. Well I tried multitasking the whole thing and I got the fish within visual range and it popped off. It looked to be about 22-25 inches. It was every bit as big as a good sized Walleye out on Erie. But that's also good... because now I KNOW for a fact there are some really really good Saugeye in there.

Here are some pics from last night.

I'll be going back home tonight on the train, so I wont be back out until Saturday.
Leo, I think we might actually line up to do a little fishing if you are available Saturday late afternoon/evening when I get back into town or Sunday morning/early afternoon before I leave for home again.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: More Hotel Ruination... Depending on your POV. ;-) :: Reply by w2n

2012-05-16T18:38:00+00:00

richg99 wrote:

Maybe you can get the guys to chip in, and buy ONE yak. ( or maybe buy a tandem).

Store it someplace nearby so everyone has access to it. that way, when one of you is there you've got a way to get on the water. Rich

I love the idea! Only problem is we also need a vehicle of some sort to haul it around... that's where it gets tricky. Maybe a bicycle and a bike trailer set up? Findlay Reservoir is less than 5 miles away from here... that's an easy bike ride... even with towing a kayak I would think.

oprcsr wrote:

Very cool. Trying to figure out which local res you went to

North Baltimore Reservoir. One of Northwest Ohio's many many "above ground" man made reservoirs.

Ruff-Finz wrote:

Fletch wrote:

W2N you need to get some HOOK 1 and KBF stickers on you Locomotive....LMAO!!! That would be epic! See if they can get you REALLY BIG ones. Great way to advertise them!!! And for each bass you catch paint a bass or hook on one of the cars... kinda like a they use to do in WWII with how many planes they shot down!

X2. Love that idea and hope you can make it happen.

that would be funny. I did go by a group of railroad enthusiasts that were taking pictures last week holding a hand written sign that said "I'd rather be fishing" up to the front windscreen!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: More Hotel Ruination...UPDATE: 2 more days added. :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T18:55:10+00:00

Only thing about putting a KBF Decal on the Locomotive is EVERYONE would know who did it.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: More Hotel Ruination... Depending on your POV. ;-) :: Reply by oprcsr

2012-05-16T20:20:12+00:00

Quote:

oprcsr wrote:

Very cool. Trying to figure out which local res you went to

North Baltimore Reservoir. One of Northwest Ohio's many many "above ground" man made reservoirs.

Oh I get it now, I thought you meant Baltimore MD!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: More Hotel Ruination...UPDATE: 2 more days added. :: Reply by w2n

2012-05-17T04:42:20+00:00

We dropped off another conductor buddy of mine at the reservoir on our way from the hotel to the yard to get on our train and before we even got onboard our engines that SOB caught "my" fish from yesterday!

That's a MONSTER Saugeye!
I'm so glad my "other friends" are getting involved.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: My little girls first fish! :: Reply by Ruff-Finz

2012-05-17T05:58:10+00:00

Way to go dad!!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: My little girls first fish! :: Reply by devildog4329

2012-05-17T08:16:31+00:00

Thanks everyone. Now i have the itch to buy a Commander 120 so i can start taking the girls with me. Hopefully i can talk the wife into it!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by yinzyaker

2012-05-16T17:09:24+00:00

Yea I tried that with a walleye a while back, and I won't be making that mistake again. As for a snakehead I have a new strategy. I learned quickly that trying to kill them with a knife was not a easy task. So I went to walmart and bought a small wooden bat. I think it will do the trick, planning on going to Pohick tomorrow after work to try it out.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by Hanover_Yakker

2012-05-16T18:28:45+00:00

For Snakeheads in freshwater and saltwater species like Cobia or Tuna, ever here of the Fish Tamer? Its a machete profile fish bat that is getting rave reviews from charter captains.....

Fish Tamer

Another good choice is the new one from AFTCO - it is triangular in shape so it won't roll around and make noise.....

AFTCO Polypropylene Filled Bat

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by Catchnr3lease

2012-05-16T19:20:25+00:00

Sorry, but in my opinion ya asked for it Its a bass, grab it by its lip, it wont hurt ya! Sounds like ya have a great spot, go get her!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by hokiefisherman

2012-05-16T21:41:58+00:00

Yea I really was asking for it; the fish grips should not have been used, but live and learn! I didn't land her today, but did very well with lots of blow ups, sometimes 3times on 1 cast! I love being home

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by vakayakangler

2012-05-17T03:12:16+00:00

Look forward to seeing you and Miss Lilly on Saturday.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by ReelYankee

2012-05-17T05:40:37+00:00

Man, that sucks but at least ya know where she is. Go back and get your revenge!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by Ruff-Finz

2012-05-17T05:51:24+00:00

Sorry about the loss of your PB. But she'll be waiting for you next time, and a little fatter to boot.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Frogging Heartbreak :: Reply by Art E Fischal

2012-05-17T10:36:43+00:00

hokiefisherman wrote:

Live and learn, No doubt!

In that regard you are better for this. Next time you'll know what to do.
I lost a combo and a lunker all while trying to net the fish. From then on the only thing I grab the net for is bass that are on trebles and anything with teeth.

Thanks for the report and remember you will have another dance with that same fish. When it happens you will lip her with a vengeance.

Fish on

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: The reason I got a kayak :: Author rifishin

2012-05-17T02:00:35+00:00

The reason i got a kayak was to get out and away from the crowded shores and small docks.I've always fished from them, and I knew I could do better if I only I was able to get to that sweet spot over by the cove or in my eyes the holy grail, a "drag and drop" spot.
Well tonight I went out quickly just to get a little more seat time, to get used to the casting and turning and reaching for tackle in back of me, and i finally caught a dink pickerel for my first fish from a kayak. I was excited as that little slimeball dove back into the weeds, and flipped and flopped.

I was on the water from about 6:15 to about 8:00 PM and only caught the dink,This pond was extremely thick and weedy all ready. I threw swim jigs, football head jigs a pegged devil spear and lastly a flick and shimmy wacky rig worm. I threw into heavy cover, i tried the edges, every which way.I was discouraged to say the least this was a spot that i found on google maps, a pond that I felt has no pressure.

The frogs were screaming,and I noticed that there was a ton of top water activity all kinds of bugs just skating around the top and not one break anywhere for these guys dancing on the top. I ask all of you, would you go back to this place again? Have you had a similar experience, gone back and killed it on another day? Should I look for another "drag and drop" spot on google earth? Thanks for any input.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Turtle135

2012-05-17T02:12:05+00:00

First off, congratulations on your first catch out of the kayak!

Second, what is your gut feel on the spot? Do you think there are more fish to be had there?

I usually give a spot more time if my instincts tell me there are some bruisers about.

Good luck!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Neo

2012-05-17T02:13:43+00:00

Happens to all of us.
Try fishing a frog, toad or mouse around those pads next time. I would also try a weightless ribbon tailed worm across the slop.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-17T02:26:53+00:00

If it looks fishy, then I would stick it out a few more times. If you're still not impressed with what you've caught, then move on.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by vakayakangler

2012-05-17T02:44:06+00:00

One day does not define a spot.

Tina and I have a favorite spot that we KNOW contains fish and we have fished it a number of times that we have caught zippo, zilch, nada, nothin, skunked.

We know that the pond holds fish because we have also caught dinks, bream so big they look deformed, crappie that spin the kayaks, and monster BASS that make world class fisherman stop and go, "Holy Crap!" (Tina caught five citations from that pond last year alone.) But, we still go back time and again and get skunked.

In your case, it may have been an off day, or the right day and the wrong time of day. If it looks fishy, work it. The frog advice is good, but you need to work the frogs.

You can buzz the frog across the pond in the center
Buzz it out from the edge of the grass
Toss it on the bank and tweek it into the water and then slowly swim it..

You get the drift...
If that doesn't work, try the worms, or swimbaits rigged weedless.

A good friend of mine has a six year old son and when they stepped out of a kayak one afternoon near us as we pulled our kayaks from the water for the day, we asked him if he caught anything.

He grinned, his face lighting up the parking lot. "NOPE" he said, "But I had a great time with my dad. It was a great day in the kayak, and we spent the whole day together. Besides, they don't call it catchin, they call it fishing."

Out of the mouths of babes...

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by rifishin

2012-05-17T02:45:47+00:00

Turtle135 wrote:

Second, what is your gut feel on the spot? Do you think there are more fish to be had there?

The top water bug activity and no breaks.. is what kind of tells me not to go back, but that is the reason i am asking here other experience.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by oprcsr

2012-05-17T03:34:53+00:00

Looks like a nice spot, I'd go back just for that.
Wife is from Cranston, one thing that drives me crazy about RI is all the off limit lakes.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Rollin

2012-05-17T07:22:18+00:00

It looks good in the photo, I would go back. Try it at different times of the day and with different approaches.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Art E Fischal

2012-05-17T10:24:31+00:00

I think you should go back. Give a couple more outings. Everyone here makes a fantastic point. The key might be to work that lake more than one evening.
Good luck.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Neo

2012-05-17T10:26:07+00:00

Rollin wrote:

It looks good in the photo, I would go back. Try it at different times of the day and with different approaches.

X2
Can you night fish there? If so try it.
Another thing, that place holds pickerel which means it has the ability to support LMB.
I used to fish a place back in Ks. that I thought should hold some nice fish and went there numerous times and caught literally hundreds of fish there but none would break the 3# mark. Then one day I un-locked the lake and started catching nice fish out of there and she rewarded me with some fish over 5#. There is no replacement for time on the water and some determination. I kept going back because there was no reason in the world why the place shouldn't hold bigger fish.
Sometimes you just gotta pay the fishin' gods with a skunking.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by flyfisher

2012-05-17T11:52:39+00:00

If there are bugs on the surface then there are fish there somewhere most likely. I have seen bugs busting all over the top before and not a single blowup. I later figured out (after relying on my trout fishing background) that the fish were not keying in on the insects on top but more as they were emerging right below the surface.

I would also add in a weightless rigged fluke or yum dinger rigged weedless. They seem to do well in those types of situations, rarely get hung up and you can let them sink when you see them near any type of pockets in the grass.

Bottom line is never give up because you never know, there may not be a lot of fish there but there is always the possibility of a few big ones there that will more than make your day

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by Not2Day

2012-05-17T12:05:20+00:00

I'd say go back. You caught something so there has to be fish in there. The lack of surface activIty just shows that conditions weren't right for them to be actively feeding.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by BamaFan

2012-05-17T13:05:29+00:00

Quote:

I'm right there with you! If you look at a lot of my posts, they are for places like you are talking about. I would say give that pond at least one or two more visits before writing it off. I've spent hours looking over Google Earth and following creeks looking for possible places to launch and following rivers looking for any hint of a hidden oxbow lake in one of the bends. Then I'll drive a maze of old dirt roads and even what used to be roads in some instances to find a place I can drag my kayak down to the water. Maybe 1 out of 10 (or less) of the places I see on Google Earth actually pay off, but looking is part of the fun and finding that one really nice creek is worth all the effort. Some of the guys who have fished with me often ask "how in the heck did you find this place"!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: The reason I got a kayak :: Reply by rifishin

2012-05-17T13:07:50+00:00

flyfisher wrote:

I am going to hit this pond again, with this mindset.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: my first striper charter...any advice? :: Reply by EddyRider

2012-05-16T20:20:56+00:00

There is no saltwater fishing license in NJ, but rather a saltwater registry which is free. http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/index.html

Unless the bait is not cooperating they will be using nets, if they are not cooperating then they will snag. The bait will NOT be on the boat, but will be caught when you leave the dock. Nobody is running out and baiting and then running back to the dock. They won't live overnight either.

We have been getting big bass already live lining...

Bring your camera, cooler, ziplocks and appropriate clothing.

Should be no need for tackle or gear we usually provide all that.

Bring some snacks and water, don't count on them having it for you.

Tips, are well based on whether or not the mate(if there is one) earns it, but collectively $50 to $100 is solid based on a 4 man crew..

I have to run to work, but will chime back in later.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: my first striper charter...any advice? :: Reply by scottprice

2012-05-16T22:55:08+00:00

there is a captain and a mate (who is the captains son)

There will be 5 guys on the trip, do all 5 of us tip both of them $50? or is the $50 given to them to split up....

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: my first striper charter...any advice? :: Reply by yinzyaker

2012-05-16T23:48:53+00:00

Just sit back and do some 12 oz. curls till someone yells fish on and hands you a rod.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: my first striper charter...any advice? :: Reply by EddyRider

2012-05-17T02:52:21+00:00

The mate usually gets the tip because he will be the one doing the work filleting the fish, dealing with rods, crew etc....The Capt gets paid out of the charter money. $20 a man times five guys is a solid tip for a mate on a striper charter..

I don't usually get tipped as a Capt and really don't expect it, but anyone that has ever mated for me gets paid with tips only..

Have fun, my next charter isn't until the 1st of June, I run out of Belmar NJ on a buddies boat..There are nice fish around, our last trip we ran out of Keyport and boated I think 20 fish over two days all in the 25# to 30# range and the boat last week(I couldn't make it) nailed a 45# trolling down by Belmar.

We keep the boat up around the Raritan Bay area for the early bite and then move down to a slip in Belmar when the cows start to show on the outside to save gas and running time to get outside from behind the hook..

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: my first striper charter...any advice? :: Reply by scottprice

2012-05-17T13:32:55+00:00

thanks very much eddyrider....themate will be getting $20 (maybe more depending)

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: my first striper charter...any advice? :: Reply by Rooster

2012-05-17T14:36:30+00:00

and I second that Thanks!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: First fish on a KVD Hollow Body Frog :: Author watertime

2012-05-17T12:08:29+00:00

Today is a work day but I woke up early enough to sneak out to the neighborhood canal for a few. Not enough time to launch the kayak but with all the rain last night I was anxious to try my new KVD frog in basic black. Fished it slow, fast medium...nothin. Then I made a nice cast and slowly twitched froggy along parallel and about six inches off the bank. The take was so subtle I barely noticed it. I tiny ripple and my line starts moving and my frog is GONE! I set the hook and oh yeah it's a nice one! Put her down on the wet grass for a few pics and got her back in the water. 23" lean and mean

I've been in love with toads for years but this is my first real fish on a hollow frog. Now for some breakfast

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: First fish on a KVD Hollow Body Frog :: Reply by flyfisher

2012-05-17T12:17:30+00:00

Nice fish!!

I have also noticed that the bigger fish tend to do exactly what you described...more of a toilet bowl flushing and not as much the huge blow up like the littel guys do.

Nice work and i have to pull out my hollow bellied frogs here soon too......they just need to make a lighter one i can throw on my fly rod

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: First fish on a KVD Hollow Body Frog :: Reply by Not2Day

2012-05-17T12:21:26+00:00

Nice way to start the day!!! I'd have to call in to work and tell them I'm to well to come in to work

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: First fish on a KVD Hollow Body Frog :: Reply by RiveRover

2012-05-17T12:54:51+00:00

Nice job man! I love the take from a big fish....

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: First fish on a KVD Hollow Body Frog :: Reply by rifishin

2012-05-17T13:33:48+00:00

Nice fish!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: First fish on a KVD Hollow Body Frog :: Reply by Art E Fischal

2012-05-17T14:37:44+00:00

Outstanding !

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Author elhoward622

2012-05-17T02:44:11+00:00

I am ecstatic to say the least! Victory in my second tourney fishing the SKA series here in Georgia. After grinding out a last minute top five at my last tourney, I am beyond excited about the win and the improvement in my video and editing. This is my first season dabbling in tournament fishing and videos and it appears that i am spiraling into a hopeless addiction because this is really, really fun! If anyone in the Southeast is looking for a great tournament series with some of the regions top kayak anglers come check out the SKA. They are a great bunch of guys who fish tough, but are accepting and fun to hang out with. Check out the Southern Kayak Anglers boards or pm me for details.
http://kayakanglersoutheast.blogspot.com/2012/05/victory-at-southern-kayak-anglers-tpc.html

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by oubassman

2012-05-17T02:49:05+00:00

Big congrats!!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by lconn4

2012-05-17T03:09:48+00:00

Congrats! You rule the rivers!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by Turtle135

2012-05-17T03:21:47+00:00

Congrats on the victory! Some good tournament fish on that video too!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T03:22:33+00:00

CONGRATS!!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by oprcsr

2012-05-17T03:42:56+00:00

Congrats!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by Ruff-Finz

2012-05-17T05:45:38+00:00

Congrats on the win! Great video too.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by Art E Fischal

2012-05-17T10:49:24+00:00

That is a great video. And way to catchem, for the win!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by Not2Day

2012-05-17T11:25:30+00:00

Very cool video!! Congrats on the win!!!

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by MidTNKayakAngler

2012-05-17T12:49:12+00:00

Congrats on the big win, and nice video.

Goin' Fishin' and Been Fishin' (FISHING REPORTS) :: Re: Victory at the Southern Kayak Anglers TPC River Tourney! :: Reply by DT

2012-05-17T16:25:33+00:00

Sweet man, Grats on the W!

If you don't mind sharing, what have you had the greatest success w/ in terms of video editing software?

River Fishin' :: Smallmouth Vs. Rock Bass :: Author sashimigrade

2012-05-17T03:56:53+00:00

There seems to be some confusion about identifying rock bass vs. little smallmouth amongst my fishing buddies. I was on a spot catching a few little fish, what I thought were little smallmouth. My buddy was telling me that they were rock bass because they had red eyes. I wasn't sure because they looked exactly like smallmouth. So I started a little research.

My research turned up some of the same confusion. People calling fish rock bass solely because they had red eyes. From what I can see from a good source, red eyes aren't the key identifier, rather the rock bass has a 6 spine anal fin that the smallmouth doesn't have. I also read that smallmouth can have red eyes. So to call a bass a rock bass because of red eyes is not completely correct.

Here are my sources...

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/f ... 2353_7.pdf

I know wikipeda is a controversial source but they're usually pretty good with basic stuff like this...

"The smallmouth bass is generally brown (seldom yellow) with red eyes..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallmouth_bass

River Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Vs. Rock Bass :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-17T12:23:33+00:00

You don't even need to look at them.

Rockbass strike hard, then peter out right away becoming dead weight when reeled in.

Small mouth strike, then the fun begins w/ aerial manuevers, shaking, thrashing until you get them.

River Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Vs. Rock Bass :: Reply by inrll

2012-05-17T13:32:36+00:00

IMHO they have totally different bodies shapes as well. Their markings are very different too.

You are correct in thinking eye color alone cannot be used to ID them as both can have red eyes.

River Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Vs. Rock Bass :: Reply by jimsnores

2012-05-17T13:52:21+00:00

HookUp wrote:

True. Some fish are hard to identify compared to others, but smallies and redeyes (Rock Bass, not Coosa Bass) are not among them.

River Fishin' :: Ft. Wayne Indiana area any good fishing floats :: Author Jdunlap807

2012-05-16T19:22:54+00:00

Going to be in the Fort saturday night so was thinking of going on a float. Anyone have a good spot they would recommend?

River Fishin' :: Re: Ft. Wayne Indiana area any good fishing floats :: Reply by BR Bronze

2012-05-17T14:21:00+00:00

I've never been on the river in that neck of the woods but the Maumee has some pretty good smallmouth fishing at least on the Ohio side, and looks pretty good sized even near Ft. W. Might be worth researching at least.

River Fishin' :: Re: Ft. Wayne Indiana area any good fishing floats :: Reply by Jdunlap807

2012-05-17T16:03:17+00:00

Thanks I will look into it

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Rays in the yak :: Reply by robchoi

2012-05-16T17:56:28+00:00

Sounds good

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: What to expect... :: Author hokiefisherman

2012-05-17T01:36:57+00:00

I am heading down to Jacksonville Florida during the first week of June. I am thinking that I will be in the salt, but want to know what to expect to catch/what gear I need. Any help on what I can expect to catch would be appreciated and what kind of rod/reels I would need.

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: What to expect... :: Reply by Bass & BBQ

2012-05-17T11:30:46+00:00

I havent fished up there but I suspect the inshore fishing is similar to down here from a tackle stand point. A 2000-3000 size spinning reel with 15-20lb braid on a 7' rod seems to be the go-to. I carry a baitcaster as well that I throw topwater plugs with.

I know there are some guys on here with better knowledge of where to go and what to use but I doubt you could go wrong with a zara spook, some DOA shrimp and some swim baits. Every fish I've caught in the salt this year have been on either the spook or a Bruiser Baits swim bait I bought for fresh water.

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: What to expect... :: Reply by jslager

2012-05-17T14:35:17+00:00

top water walkers or poppers will get you trout and reds. jigging creek mouths will get the flounder. popping corks, plastics, ect... just fish it like you would in your area. Also work the oyster beds.

Normal inshore rods/reels are more than enough.

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by l2yan

2012-05-16T17:10:25+00:00

Thanks guys. I'm pretty disappointed that we have to leave Nashville. Nothing like a redneck moving to the big town The fishing here has been made of dreams!

On the other hand, the more I research the offshore fishing, the more excited I'm getting. I REALLY look forward to meeting many new kayak buddies and taking up a brand new hobbie in offshore fishing. Jeremy, that trip to Florida got me HOOKED!!

HookUp, forgive me, I don't remember your name bro. It's been a while since I've been in the KBF community. Thanks for the advice. I still do plan on selling off my FW gear though. Not enough time and resources to focus on too many hobbies. So I think I'll dedicate my kayak time and resources to offshore. I absolutely love catching big smallies and trout in the country, but I don't think very many freshwater fish can excite me like a big yellow fin tuna will But who knows, I may come back for a some FW fishing eventually. I do get bored easily..

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by inrll

2012-05-16T18:01:29+00:00

Dang, what a big move! Good luck with everything and DON'T BE A STRANGER! I would love to hear how it all goes especially the fishing!

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-16T18:56:31+00:00

l2yan wrote:

but I don't think very many freshwater fish can excite me like a big yellow fin tuna will .

Don't think you're going to see to may big yellow fin tuna in a yak off the CA coast unless El Nino goes all the way up the coast, and then you never know what'll bite. I use to take either the Royal Polaris or the Qualifier 105 out of San Diego and head south past Baja to get yellow fin.

You will find plenty of fish off the coast, big ones too. Becareful, some of those fish have spikes that'll make a catfish's look meak. And they'll make you sick, or wish you were sick, if you get jabbed.

W/ a yak, I'd stick to back bays and avoid area's around LA & Long Beach, because those rich drunk yacht 'sailer's will run you over and not look back.

I did allot of fishing w/ shrimp & cut squid off the CA coatline. When the surf died down, I had an old long board and would go out & catch sheephead, grouper, snapper, white bass, mackeral, barries along with some skates & rays. Watch for sharks. They will be out there. If the dolphin are around, they're cool and will keep the sharks away. Don't mess w/ the dolphin, or they'll put a hurt'n to you. I had dolphins come up and let me pet them while surf'n, but I saw some surfers punch them then get the holy crap knocked out of them 5 minutes later with this couple hundred pound fish (well, mammal really) charged them and head butted them. Treat the dolphins with some of that good ol' southern hospitality, and they'll treat you well back.

Typically, when I was on a board or tube, I'd catch a fish, then bring them to shore before going after another. You don't want the blood from the fish in the water with you.

CA drivers are aggressive. Remember that! And their traffic in the LA area SUX's big time.

Only place where you can go swimming in the morning, then sking in the after noon.

Coming from your area, be prepared for sticker shock when you look for some digs.

I'd go back in a minute if I had a fist full of dollars. I travel back twice a year to visit Dad & some old high school buddies.

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by l2yan

2012-05-16T19:05:58+00:00

Wow, that sounds great. Thanks for the heads up on the boaters. We'll have to talk more when I get there. What are some of the biggest fish besides sharks you think I can target out there? I'm really looking forward to some big challenges!

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-16T20:06:28+00:00

l2yan wrote:

What are some of the biggest fish besides sharks you think I can target out there? !

Skates & ray's will give you a run for your money. Just realize some of them have barbs on their tails that will impale you good.

A big barrie's (barracuda) fun - mouth full of teeth and body full of meaness.

Halibut get pretty big too. Good eating.

Watch out for morey eals. They get big and will bite you good.

Sharks are fun catch'n too - not all of them are man eating. But many will bite you. Mean little dudes. Some are excellent eating.

Some smaller ones are Sand bass, calico bass (kelp bass), sculpin (scorpionfish) that are awesome eating. The sculpin looks like it has 100 spikes, which it does and get nicked by one spike, and it's like getting bit by a scorion. I saw a guy grab one on a boat and get impaled by 1/2 dozen spikes. He was not a happy camper and got a ambulance ride when the boat docked.

Did I say that when surf fish'n, the scenery on the beach can be epic?

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by Catchnr3lease

2012-05-16T20:15:36+00:00

Keep some light stuff so you can still have fun with small fish, saw a video of people throwing crappie sized and 4'' grubs in the surf and having a bunch of fun catching sand perch and halibut.

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-17T13:55:38+00:00

If you think I'm kidding about sharks ...

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/ka ... w--;_ylv=3

Saltwater Fishin' - Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore :: Re: Moving to Los Angeles! Anybody around? :: Reply by l2yan

2012-05-17T16:40:04+00:00

HookUp wrote:

If you think I'm kidding about sharks ...

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/ka ... w--;_ylv=3

Haha thanks! I read a very similar story yesterday. Sharks are pretty neat creatures!

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Casting for distance :: Reply by Mr. Wilson

2012-05-16T17:58:58+00:00

One of the thiings I really appreciate about KBF is the very timly and practical advise I get anytime I ask a question. I appreciate you all, I really do.

I am going to give the towel thing a go. I will be fishing the New River for SMB and Musky in a few weeks and I don't want anything to complicate it. I'll be taking my 9/10 wt rod with sinking line and my 6/7 rod with floating line. Will use the 9/10 only when going after muskie.

Am curious what strategy/techniques others experienced with such a fishing experience would suggest. Any pointers. I am well armed with musky streamers provided to me by William of EasternTrophies and I have some large half and halfs (a combination of the Clouser deep minnow and Lefty's deceiver) too.

I've been asking also how to best cast that 9/10 sinking line with a weighted/big fly on it... especially if there is no room to back cast.. My understanding is to roll cast the line to the surface and to not have any running line hanging outside of the rod guides before casting. I am familiar with snap t and fish roll casting and roll casting. I supose the next step once the line is on the surface, is to quickly perform one of those techniques to forecast the fly... That is what I intend to do.

I also want to mostly use the yak to move between spots where I would want to wade...depending on water depth and current of course..

Will post pics after the trip, and maybe video as I have a waterproof GoPro camera set up.

Thanks again, and I would really like to hook up with someone to go wading or yaking with fly rods.. This Saturday I am available. I am interested in the Monacacy River and the Potomac as I need to be at Frederick Airport Saturday evening.. And frankly, I could use an mentor or two..

Mike

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Bass Fly Swap (closed) :: Reply by Shakes

2012-05-16T20:02:45+00:00

Mine are done. I will bring them to the YakAttack Tourney and transfer them to WW this weekend.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Bass Fly Swap (closed) :: Reply by vakayakangler

2012-05-16T22:26:19+00:00

Sweet!
I can't wait to see all the flies, we save ours and don't fish em....

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Two videos I shot over spring break :: Reply by Mr. Wilson

2012-05-16T18:44:07+00:00

I'm going to get me one of those head straps to mount my GoPro on. Good idea, and works very well from looking at your videos.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Two videos I shot over spring break :: Reply by Phish

2012-05-17T00:11:39+00:00

Cool Stuff! Hey Jeff its time to head to some new brookie streams.
Got one I like to go to that I will not dare mention where density is more than any streams I have ever fished in WV.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Fly Recommendations :: Reply by Mr. Wilson

2012-05-16T18:10:28+00:00

wfranklin wrote:

Thanks for all the help guys. I tied 60-70 flies yesterday. As soon as I'll get back I'll let yall know how it all worked.

60 -70 flys..in one day...wow..you must really know what you are doing...

Mike

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Fly Recommendations :: Reply by Mr. Wilson

2012-05-16T18:16:12+00:00

Houli wrote:

Phish - you willing to share a recipe on the hula diver you tie?

The hula diver resembles the dahlberg diver as well. Most of my catches so far have been on Lefty Deceiver styled streamers..so far.. fished in current seams or allowed to go deep in pools just upstream from rapids/riffles.

Mike

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Smallmouth Fly Recommendations :: Reply by Phish

2012-05-17T00:14:28+00:00

Houli wrote:

Phish - you willing to share a recipe on the hula diver you tie?

Yea , when I can find the time. getting ready to leave for S Ohio Friday so it wont be til after so.
Remind me if I dont get back on it since I got to much stuff going on.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Went Bream fishing :: Reply by Mr. Wilson

2012-05-16T18:23:15+00:00

Recently bought an Echo Carbon 3wt 6'-6" rod for sunfish and small trout streams. Looking forward to giving it a go on some Bream. Where would a good bream lake/pond be within a short drive of Springfield, VA?

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Went Bream fishing :: Reply by Phish

2012-05-17T00:17:55+00:00

Mr. Wilson wrote:

Echo Carbon's are great Stick!

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Whatcha Tying? :: Reply by Phish

2012-05-17T00:19:53+00:00

Nice! Those look deadly!

Fly Fishin' :: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Author Not2Day

2012-05-17T02:12:15+00:00

The only fly tying materials I have so far is a pheasant tail, some hooks, and some thread. So I've only tied a handful of flies and they are all the same. It's called an "EZ-Nymph" and they are really easy.

I'll be glad when the materials I've ordered start coming in so that I can get into some different flies.

I took my 5/6 wt down to the lake and tried my EZ-Nymph for a little while this evening.
On my third cast I got this guy.

Then this little guy.

and then a few more.

I quit with about 10 bream and 4 bass on my fly. I tried to get it in front of some big carp but they were staying just out past my casting range That would have been really interesting on that rod if I could have stuck one of them

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by Paddletrucker

2012-05-17T02:34:13+00:00

AWESOME job!! Pretty cool, huh? I've done about eight flies and I'm already addicted to tying. I like that EZ Nymph. Seems like those simple flies work really well. Congrats on getting some tug on your own ties!

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by Not2Day

2012-05-17T02:41:05+00:00

Thanks Nate. It was pretty cool to catch some on my own tie I can't wait to get going on some bass flies and get them out to some water that I know holds some good sized bass.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by vakayakangler

2012-05-17T02:47:01+00:00

Great job guys, two new addicts for FTA, fly tyers anon.
Welcome to the addiction.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by WhiskeyWrangler

2012-05-17T03:36:14+00:00

Outstanding! And looking really nice and clean, especially for being your first tie. If you could only see my first tie....

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by Big D from Tennessee

2012-05-17T04:16:23+00:00

Nice work AJ. There's nothing like catching fish on a lure you've made yourself.

D

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by Paddletrucker

2012-05-17T07:03:36+00:00

I might be tempted to scale that thing up to about a 3/0 hook and see what would hit it

Fly Fishin' :: Re: This Evening I Fished a Fly I Tied :: Reply by flflash

2012-05-17T07:34:55+00:00

Nice Job on the fly and the fish, it always surprises me how a sparsely tied streamer catchs fish.

Fly Fishin' :: Need help :: Author Paddletrucker

2012-05-17T09:42:54+00:00

Just discovered the FeatherCraft website

I think I paid their utility bills this month.

I'm really thinking about tying up some heavy stuff to chunk with a spinning rod. I'm gonna modify the crap out of some 3/8 and 1/2 ounce swim jigs, in addition to the fly tying. I doubt I'll be paying for anymore overpriced jigs to watch the rubber skirts fall off too early!

How in the world am I just discovering this stuff?!?

Is there a 12 step program for this? Meetings? In patient programs? The first step is admitting I have a problem, and I do.....SPACE AND STORAGE!!

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Need help :: Reply by Not2Day

2012-05-17T12:14:01+00:00

I'm with you. Everyone warned us though.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Need help :: Reply by WhiskeyWrangler

2012-05-17T14:31:59+00:00

You should also check out the dungeon

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Carp video from a few days back :: Reply by Phish

2012-05-17T00:32:17+00:00

HaHa! That was fun to watch. May have to check that out next week if its not to crowded and use a 3wt.

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Carp video from a few days back :: Reply by TheCream

2012-05-17T15:04:54+00:00

Phish wrote:

HaHa! That was fun to watch. May have to check that out next week if its not to crowded and use a 3wt.

I will guarantee you two things: 1) you will hook fish and 2) you will lose every one that dives for cover if you take the 3wt and potentially get the 3wt broken!

The instant you hook them they dive for the rocks and logjams, and it's straight up nasty right there. I was using my 9wt and it was all I could do to keep them from burying in the cover!

Fly Fishin' :: Re: Carp video from a few days back :: Reply by Hanover_Yakker

2012-05-17T15:13:09+00:00

Pretty sweet there Jeff!! Makes me want to carry the 7wt out this weekend for some carpin' at Sandy River - they have some seriously large carp in there.

Other Freshwater Species Fishin' :: Re: Thoughts on Snakeheads and other invasive fish :: Reply by ldsudduth

2012-05-16T18:43:04+00:00

CrX970 wrote:

ldsudduth wrote:

oprcsr wrote:

I saw a show about this and it seems that why very few people do harvest Asian Carp commercially (in America) is because they are viewed as an unclean or nasty fish. It would be hard to fix that image in my opinion.

As for having a market next to or near lakes to buy the snakeheads, that seems like a really viable option and would definitely promote harvesting them for food.

Otherwise, I'm very glad we don't have Asian carp or snakeheads here...yet.

This does remind me of a quote from Jurrassic park however, "Life will find a way."

How many people know the source of the Omega3 in their vitamins?? or the fish meal in animal foods? I'll wager not many...it's a plankton feeder....it's not an 'unclean' fish..

for that matter--how many know what's in Hot Dogs; and still eat them...LOL..

Other Freshwater Species Fishin' :: Re: Thoughts on Snakeheads and other invasive fish :: Reply by CrX970

2012-05-17T01:32:25+00:00

Right. I don't see them as an unclean fish by any means but its hard to change the minds of millions upon millions of uneducated people.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Reel Handles :: Reply by lconn4

2012-05-16T17:03:20+00:00

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos- ... 6037_n.jpg

Jeeze, I may have to bling my old Ambassadors.

I find a lot of the reel handle knobs too small as well. Don't think the one above would work for me.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Found some nice Smallie baits :: Author Sempr

2012-05-16T23:42:57+00:00

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I stopped at Dicks Sporting goods on my way home since it's been a while since I visited them last found some awesome little frogs just right for river smallies also saw zman has some 1/8 oz chatterbaits out so i picked up three of them maybe I can duplicate them or at least improve on the skirt colors here a couple pics of them.

two frogs on the left are Koppers the two on the right are Matsura

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Found some nice Smallie baits :: Reply by Sempr

2012-05-16T23:43:52+00:00

size comparison with bottle cap for frogs

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Found some nice Smallie baits :: Reply by Sempr

2012-05-16T23:44:37+00:00

Another one

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: wacky rigging :: Reply by mnfisherman

2012-05-17T00:34:27+00:00

after i got a lot of success out of this rig i decided to get 10 lb braid, and 10 lb flouro for leader line. i used the modified albright knot. also got some gamakatsu 2/0 octopus hooks lol. caught 10 lm bass today

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: wacky rigging :: Reply by mnfisherman

2012-05-17T03:21:27+00:00

and my favorite part is when a few other kids were there using crankbaits and didnt catch anything. and i was catching em left and right because i spent way too much time researching bass fishing and watching videos on fishing.....probably should have spent more time on homework lol but i understood that the bass were aggressive but they werent biting. just chasing them off of there bed. those kids seen me and they told there other friend "this guy is really good at catching bass" and that just about made my day. sometimes the simplest rigs will perform way better than anything else

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Addicted to Frogs :: Reply by Knot Right

2012-05-16T18:51:08+00:00

All recommendations so far have been great. As a frog fanatic myself, I love almost any frog lure out there. You have to give the new Evolve Nervous Walker. They are sick!
Chad

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Addicted to Frogs :: Reply by Hanover_Yakker

2012-05-16T18:54:08+00:00

Working frogs over deep water drop offs is pretty handy also or any ledge drop......

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Addicted to Frogs :: Reply by Plasticpirogue

2012-05-16T20:39:40+00:00

Knot Right wrote:

All recommendations so far have been great. As a frog fanatic myself, I love almost any frog lure out there. You have to give the new Evolve Nervous Walker. They are sick!
Chad

Fished one in the "Ghost" color this past weekend....a really, really good frog. Makes my collection of SPROs, BooYahs, and the new StrikeKings look like toys by comparison.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Addicted to Frogs :: Reply by flywatersmallie

2012-05-16T21:31:54+00:00

Knot Right wrote:

All recommendations so far have been great. As a frog fanatic myself, I love almost any frog lure out there. You have to give the new Evolve Nervous Walker. They are sick!
Chad

Yes! The downsized version by Evolve, the Pond Doctor is amazing as well. Great for small waters and locating numbers of fish. Also really something on smallie rivers where you don't see many frogs. The fish sure dont seem to care!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Addicted to Frogs :: Reply by oprcsr

2012-05-17T03:36:05+00:00

Sounds like I need to add an Evolve frog to the mix as well!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by Lt.FireDog

2012-05-16T17:26:52+00:00

For me, a kayak specific rod is one with a shorter butt section, nothing to do with the length of the blank itself. I've found that the St. Croix have the perfect length butt (as opposed to Kim Kardashian having the perfect sized butt).

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by lconn4

2012-05-16T17:37:29+00:00

Sometimes less is more...and sometimes more is more!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by elkriverangler

2012-05-16T17:58:49+00:00

I agree with the LT on the St Croix's. My 6'3 Avids have the perfect length for me personally.

Respectfully disagree with Kim Kardashian's Butt being perfect, it is Jennifer Aniston but both are mighty fine.

Eli

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-16T19:00:23+00:00

elkriverangler wrote:

being perfect, it is Jennifer Aniston

You must be old like me.

I now prefer Kate Beckinsale

http://backalleypics.com/Pictures/Lette ... %20290.jpg

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by Hanover_Yakker

2012-05-16T19:03:33+00:00

HookUp wrote:

elkriverangler wrote:

being perfect, it is Jennifer Aniston

You must be old like me.

I now prefer Kate Beckinsale

http://backalleypics.com/Pictures/Lette ... %20290.jpg

Either is fine with me.....

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T19:38:11+00:00

HookUp wrote:

elkriverangler wrote:

being perfect, it is Jennifer Aniston

You must be old like me.

I now prefer Kate Beckinsale

http://backalleypics.com/Pictures/Lette ... %20290.jpg

Why did you take that picture from my wallet!!! Kate is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAWT!!!!!!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-16T19:50:39+00:00

tried to post the pix of Kate

error msg was "It's to big"

It sure is.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by Lt.FireDog

2012-05-16T23:48:14+00:00

elkriverangler wrote:

It's not as much about Jennifer Aniston's butt as it is the whole package...Brad Pitt's an idiot!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by WhiteWolf

2012-05-17T03:51:29+00:00

OK, the smaller handle size for a kayak rod.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Rod for kayaking :: Reply by Rollin

2012-05-17T07:27:07+00:00

WhiteWolf wrote:

OK, the smaller handle size for a kayak rod.

Now that's funny !!!!!!!!!!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Author hokiefisherman

2012-05-16T21:44:30+00:00

ON A FROG!....

Well I went out today and was fishing a spro frog when I found myself fighting a slimy, disgusting, fat, ugly eel! And it got me thinking, what's the strangest thing you all have ever caught on a frog?

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T21:48:06+00:00

Ummmmm.... Bass. That's all I've ever caught on a Frog.

I've seen Rollin pull in a SLAB of a Crappie before.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by vakayakangler

2012-05-16T22:24:59+00:00

HUGE turtle!

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by TyF

2012-05-17T00:20:22+00:00

Another frog that was about a pound... it was huge

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by hokiefisherman

2012-05-17T01:15:07+00:00

TyF wrote:

Another frog that was about a pound... it was huge

Can you say froglegs!?!?!??

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by ecu daniel 14

2012-05-17T03:01:00+00:00

hokiefisherman wrote:

TyF wrote:

Another frog that was about a pound... it was huge

Can you say froglegs!?!?!??

Imagine the size bass that would eat a 1lb frog.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by ReelYankee

2012-05-17T05:36:32+00:00

Just about caught a damn black bird today on a frog. It wouldn't leave me alone and kept dive bombing it

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by Ruff-Finz

2012-05-17T06:02:15+00:00

Nearly had a water snake grab hold of my frog once. He was just swimming after it trying to catch up.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Strangest "Thing" Caught... :: Reply by inrll

2012-05-17T13:38:44+00:00

Thats pretty cool! I had no idea there were even freshwater eels in the US.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Daiwa T3B :: Reply by jslager

2012-05-16T23:57:16+00:00

ANy new thoughts on the reel? close to pulling the trigger

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Daiwa T3B :: Reply by ecu daniel 14

2012-05-17T02:29:48+00:00

jslager wrote:

ANy new thoughts on the reel? close to pulling the trigger

No new thoughts, still an excellent performer. Ive only had one backlash so far because I got my spinnerbait hooked on a rod behind me on the kayak .

I put it back on a medium powered moderate-fast rod for saltwater topwater baits. However I have taken it out during the week to the little lake by my work with a spinnerbait. I havent caught a fish with it yet, but I did hook a pretty large log with a rattletrap and it hauled it to the bank out of about 13 ft of water haha...handled that no problem

I think its a great "all around" reel. The 3D breaks allow for casting a large variety of lure weights effortlessly. The "zaion" body and components are saltwater friendly. While casting sub-1/4oz lures is possible, I think the reel excels in 3/8-3/4 oz. Of course you can purchase after market spools to help with the lighter lures if you so desire. Ive tried using the stock bearings in this reel, but the Bocas make a huge difference. I can cast 1/4oz all day with the upgrade. Without the upgrade, its comparable to the Zillion.

I have done a few casting tests for the breaking system in this reel also. with 1/2 oz lipless crank on "longcast" I can easily cast until I reach the backing on the spool. (using 20lb 832 braid). on "all around" I cant quite reach the backing, but you can see the nylon poking thru the braid. On "max break" you cant see any backing. I prefer using "long cast" for pretty much everything I use, but "max break" is extremely useful when casting a spinnerbait into the wind (13 MPH to be exact). <---no thumb, no backlash

As i previously mentioned, casting this reel is very comparable to the Calcutta DC. Which is one of the best and furthest casting reels ive ever used. (I have upgraded the spool bearings, cleaned, re-lubed, and polished the internals in my T3B)

Ill be honest. At first I hated the idea of the all composite frame on a fishing reel, but after fishing it with some larger resistant baits I cant feel any movement in the frame or sideplates at all. Its extremely sturdy for being a plastic composite. Ive used the Curado/Chronarch and the T3B feels more sturdy then they do during the retrieve. While its not a tank like an all aluminum Abu, or the new Z2020, it can get the job done without worry. At first you might think it feels cheap to the touch, but the more you hold it and use it, your mind will change...at least mine did.

I was also somewhat skeptical of the t-wing design, but after a few trips out I am a believer. I really cant wait for icast, there are some VERY nice sounding rumors floating around....and an empty wallet in my future.

I highly recommend this reel. You can find them on eBay for much lower then retail. If you want more info about something specific, just PM me. You can also check out tackletour.com, a bunch of guys on there own one and have written there thoughts on the forums.

Fishin' Gear, Tactics, Techniques, Tips, Presentations and Strategies :: Re: Daiwa T3B :: Reply by jslager

2012-05-17T14:37:18+00:00

Thanks brother

ICast is In Orlando this year. can't wait to check out one live.

Central Virginia Anglers :: Re: Where's everyone fishing tomorrow? :: Reply by 540hos

2012-05-17T13:59:16+00:00

Duck pond/ roaches run. It might be the only place on the Potomac where the FLW and BLA cannot get to.

Central Virginia Anglers :: Re: Where's everyone fishing tomorrow? :: Reply by WhiskeyWrangler

2012-05-17T14:28:41+00:00

540hos wrote:

Duck pond/ roaches run. It might be the only place on the Potomac where the FLW and BLA cannot get to.

Snakehead!!

Alabama Kayak Anglers :: Re: Anyone want to float the Coosa with me Saturday? :: Reply by BamaFan

2012-05-16T19:28:34+00:00

CTGalloway21 wrote:

I signed up for the 9:00 shuttle at Coosa Adventures. Chris who runs that place is awesome. 7 miles will be my longest trip but should be fun. The water is down from 8000 to 4000 so the rapids should not be as bad. Fishing should be good.

I can't make it this Saturday (wife's B-Day), but wanted to let you know the flow will most likely be higher on Saturday. The Coosa Paddling Club has an agreement with Alabama Power to run a minimum flow on Sat & Sun (May through Oct I believe). If this is your first trip down, make sure you use paddle/rod leashes on everything and take the minimum amout of gear you can live with. The River Falls/Islands area (first rapids below the dam) is a great place to catch some quality Spotted Bass and Hybrids at times. Good Luck and let us know how you do!

Hey malczycki, I've fished Yates a lot! There are some HUGE stripers in there along with white bass, hybrids, and spots. If you have never launched there, Coon Creek is a good place to launch on the Auburn side above Tallassee.

Alabama Kayak Anglers :: Re: Anyone want to float the Coosa with me Saturday? :: Reply by CTGalloway21

2012-05-16T19:36:41+00:00

hey Bamafan, the Alabama Power people changed a variance (or somethign like that) and are only running 4000 for now which breaks the contract from what I heard. My co-worker is pissed because he is a whitewater kayaker and this runs the waves for them.

Alabama Kayak Anglers :: Re: Anyone want to float the Coosa with me Saturday? :: Reply by BamaFan

2012-05-16T22:26:10+00:00

CTGalloway21 wrote:

That's fine with me. I've been down when it was anywhere from 2500-9500CFS and like the lower flows much better. Even then, Moccasin Gap and a few others can be hairy if you choose the wrong path. I've sat below Corn Creek rapids and watched a bunch of people turtle their yaks even without a lot of gear to load them down. Those tandem kayaks sure seem to roll easy!

Alabama Kayak Anglers :: Re: Anyone want to float the Coosa with me Saturday? :: Reply by malczycki

2012-05-17T15:17:31+00:00

Thanks for the tip on Coon Creek. I'm not a skilled enough kayaker to go below Thurlow yet. Have you launched from the ramp on the west side before?

As for the stripers on Yates, are they still biting or have they gone to deep water for the summer? Also, what do you catch them on? Topwater plugs? Jigs? Shiners?

Pennsylvania :: Re: Susky Summer River Raid :: Reply by vahunter62

2012-05-16T18:22:10+00:00

If you will have someone from Va, I along with one other buddy will be there. He is also a member of KBF. We will be there Fri-sunday. do we need to make reservations at the camp sight?

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: Hello from FL! :: Reply by MrGreen

2012-05-17T02:17:44+00:00

No wonder kayak fishing is not that big in NY, cause everyone that does moves south! LOL

Welcome aboard former New Yorker!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: Hello from FL! :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:23:22+00:00

WELCOME!!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New to Kayak Fishing and Birmingham :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:24:24+00:00

Welcome to the FAMILY!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: Took me long enough! :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:26:07+00:00

Welcome to the FAMILY!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New from the Chi!!! Chicago :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:28:26+00:00

I'm in Chicago at least 5 times a year for work... Unfortunately, I don't have time to fish

Welcome to the FAMILY!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New to KBF forums :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:34:26+00:00

Welcome to KBF!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: Hello from PA :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:25:18+00:00

Welcome to the FAMILY!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: Hello from PA :: Reply by KbowersRiverBum

2012-05-17T15:33:13+00:00

PA hillbilly wrote:

Kodi, welcome to the site! I grew up just up the road from you in Fairfield, PA so know that area well! I am active duty myself now, so don't get back that way enough to fish, but love reading reports from you guys in the area to bring back memories!!!

I grew up in Hagerstown so im not very familiar with PA myself but slowly learning new areas. Where are you currently stationed PA Hillbilly? Stay safe out there brother.

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New from Jersey :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:25:41+00:00

Welcome to the FAMILY!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New from Jersey :: Reply by KbowersRiverBum

2012-05-17T15:39:54+00:00

Welcome to KBF. I'm just like u, if I don't have time to take the yak out u can find me on the smaller creeks usually fly fishing for some trout here in MD/PA

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New from VA :: Reply by BigYaker

2012-05-17T02:31:46+00:00

Welcome to the FAMILY!!

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New from VA :: Reply by KbowersRiverBum

2012-05-17T15:47:02+00:00

Welcome! I also see you are a Navy vet. There are plenty of vets on here including myself and vakayakangler (Jim), both of us are Marine Corps vets.

Roll Call- Welcome to KBF!! :: Re: New from VA :: Reply by gdub16

2012-05-17T16:06:28+00:00

Welcome from Leesburg

RESOURCES :: Mid-Atlantic Kayak Bass Series? :: Author CB Kayak 02

2012-05-17T14:04:11+00:00

Is there interest for something like this in our region? Like what they have in Texas, Georgia, and other areas with the IFA?

RESOURCES :: Re: Mid-Atlantic Kayak Bass Series? :: Reply by DT

2012-05-17T15:19:09+00:00

I'd definitely be interested in participating in events of this nature. I really wanted to attend the Yakattack tourney this weekend, would have been my first yak tourney, but I have family commitments that take priority.

BASSifieds™ :: Re: Penn Fathom and Conquerer :: Reply by Catchnr3lease

2012-05-16T21:50:13+00:00

Ben, did you buy these just for your FL trip? lol

BASSifieds™ :: Re: Penn Fathom and Conquerer :: Reply by Canonman

2012-05-16T22:07:35+00:00

No I have had them for 3 florida trips now that's the only times they have been used. Just leaving for basic training and trying to sell a bunch of stuff so I can have some extra cash and pay off some shiny rock thing I purchased

BASSifieds™ :: Random Fishing Lures and Gear :: Author Canonman

2012-05-16T23:56:16+00:00

Lot of swimbaits (5 Mission 3:16) - $30

Lot of 18 spinner baits - $40

Lot of 11 buzz baits - $25

Lot of flies - $50

Lot of plastics - $25

Lot of 30+ jigs - $30

Lot of 9 cranks (3 Lucky Crafts) - $30

Lot of 4 top water (3 Lucky Crafts) - $30

[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/Canonman87/photo8.jpg[img]

Penn Fathom 20lw - $110 Shipped

Penn Conquerer 7000 - $85 Shipped

add $10 dollars for shipping on lures. Buy more than one lot and pay shipping once.

Got to sell everything before I leave for basic training.

BASSifieds™ :: Re: 2012 Hobie Outback - Only Couple Months Old :: Reply by FinanceGuru

2012-05-17T02:30:10+00:00

SOLD

BASSifieds™ :: Re: 2012 Hobie Outback - Only Couple Months Old :: Reply by FinanceGuru

2012-05-17T02:31:53+00:00

SOLD

BASSifieds™ :: Re: Rebel lure decal question :: Reply by Problem Child

2012-05-17T00:20:12+00:00

If you find someone to make them,I would buy a couple too.

BASSifieds™ :: Re: Rebel lure decal question :: Reply by tewhitte

2012-05-17T07:12:20+00:00

I'm not sure anyone around here would do it. And I'm pretty sure all the school teams in the area buy their jersies already equipped with everything

BASSifieds™ :: Re: Sticker Trade... :: Reply by CrX970

2012-05-17T09:54:09+00:00

Just found some Wired2Fish.com stickers as well. I'll upload pics when I get home.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Name Change?? :: Reply by watertime

2012-05-16T17:03:43+00:00

How about the Angler formerly known as Bass & BBQ

I vote keep it like it is, unless something super awesome comes to mind.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Name Change?? :: Reply by WhiskeyWrangler

2012-05-16T18:16:21+00:00

Quote:

one is bound to come up with something, usually by accident.

That's how mine evolved.

I'd say keep it the same.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Name Change?? :: Reply by Bass & BBQ

2012-05-16T18:32:20+00:00

I guess I'll just leave it then.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Adding logos to Posts :: Reply by caliyak

2012-05-16T19:22:57+00:00

so how is it done? I want to add the WS logo to mine

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Adding logos to Posts :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-17T00:12:22+00:00

What you can do is right click the image you want. Click "Copy Link Location".

Then go into your User Control Panel. Left side of screen click "Profile", then click "Edit Signature". In the field, Click the "Img" tab at the top of the field, and insert the link inbetween the [img] brackets.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Family Vacation in San Antonio :: Author Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T22:19:06+00:00

Yep, you read it right. Last week of June we are going to San Antonio for a vacation. Sea World, River Walk, Zoo, and tons of other stuff. Might even squeeze a stop by Austin Kayak. My son loves trains, and we are spending the day at the Texas Transportation Museum. As much as I would LOVE to get away for a day of fishing, sadly, the wifey has shot down my request. Tried to reason with her and say that it's the only chance I would probably have in my lifetime to fish down there. NOPE, not buying it.

Any of the local guys wanna share some tips about the city, things to do, places to eat?

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Family Vacation in San Antonio :: Reply by AnF

2012-05-17T01:24:32+00:00

Go visit the market square for some delicious Tex-Mex food. One thing about San Antonio, they find a reason to party.

Here is a restaurant that you must eat while down in San Antonio.

http://mitierracafe.com/default.html

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by DanMarino

2012-05-16T19:11:21+00:00

But what if it was a state record fish? How would everyone feel about it?

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-16T20:00:13+00:00

DanMarino wrote:

But what if it was a state record fish? How would everyone feel about it?

There's a certain amount of detail that can be shared without giving out GPS locations of the exact area you got the fish.

For big fish I've caught, I just toss them back in. I really don't need to kill the fish, put it in a fish bag, transport the fish to an area to get certificated, then get another piece of paper on the wall.

If I'm keeping fish to eat, they are not in a watershed that is endangered. As my son would say, Duh, it's endangered because its polluted. And if I keep fish to eat, they are not trophies, they are pansized because they taste better.

Also, I believe its ok to keep a trophy & have it mounted, but my wife doesn't like dead animals on the wall, so catch, photo, release. And back in the water.

Like Pete, typically I remove landmarks from shore. Hard to remove a set of rocks like Twin Sisters, but if anyone knows the rock formation of a mid-river lake good enough to recognize the area, I believe they are educated in conservation of the resoarces enough to know better that go fish w/ a bucket of minnows or take fish from the area.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by DT

2012-05-16T20:26:56+00:00

DanMarino wrote:

But what if it was a state record fish? How would everyone feel about it?

That's irrelevant in my situation because this paticular body of water isn't capable of producing a 16.5# LM. It's great for an evening spot hit, and it definitely holds some nice bucketmouths, but just trust me that it isn't capable of producing a state record. If you saw it you probably wouldn't even consider fishing it.

Hypthetically speaking though, if someone were to catch a state record there, I would hope they weren't using live bait. If the fish was caught on an artificial lure and was a state record, I would have much less of an issue with them keeping it.

As for mounts, I've recently talked w/ an award winning taxidermist who is currently finishing up my mule deer. He said the fish isn't even necessary anymore. His preferance is actually a few quality pictures, and of course the length and girth measurements. From what I understand most taxidermists are moving towards the replica mounts anyway. I'm told it's less mess & hassle, the replicas last longer, and are often more realistic. I'm sure that depends on the taxidermists skill level.

The main point of this post was to hopefully prevent this from happening to others. If this thread helps one person avoid a situation of this nature, it was worth posting.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by DanMarino

2012-05-16T20:43:54+00:00

I think Jerry Sauter has several MD state records at various times using live bait, so I guess some people still go about it that way.

I wish we could see a video of your interaction with your exbuddy as he told you about the fish.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by DT

2012-05-16T21:32:42+00:00

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I wish we could see a video of your interaction with your exbuddy as he told you about the fish.

I was genuinely happy for the guy until I found out the fish was removed from this spot. I didn't blast the guy who caught and kept it, I just explained the impacts of his actions. I'm glad the interaction w/ the other guy wasn't captured, it wouldn't have be appropriate for most viewing audiences. For the record he wasn't happy about it either. He appologized and said he wouldn't have disclosed the location if he knew fish were going to be kept. That's really one of the main points I tried to drive home, you never know what some one else will do or who they will tell once they have quality info.

In the end though, I only have myself to blame. If I would have kept my mouth shut, no one would have known about the spot. Be careful who you share intel with, most people would rather steal your hot spot than find one on their own.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by Mr_Scrogg

2012-05-16T21:52:04+00:00

DT wrote:

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I wish we could see a video of your interaction with your exbuddy as he told you about the fish.

This is why you will always find people that will make a beeline for you if you are putting fish in the boat.

I was out yesterday at a local lake, and I was working down a shoreline. I caught a little dink and low and behold if a BASS BOAT didn't come jump infront of me on the same shoreline.

So I went to the other side of the lake. Then proceeded to pull a few more fish out. I never saw him boat one fish.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by Rick_W

2012-05-17T00:12:53+00:00

DT wrote:

Hypthetically speaking though, if someone were to catch a state record there, I would hope they weren't using live bait.

I don't understand the objection to using live bait.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by DT

2012-05-17T02:35:29+00:00

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Hypothetically speaking though, if someone were to catch a state record there, I would hope they weren't using live bait.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by HookUp

2012-05-17T12:15:26+00:00

Rick_W wrote:

DT wrote:

Hypthetically speaking though, if someone were to catch a state record there, I would hope they weren't using live bait.

I don't understand the objection to using live bait.

No objection if you're filling the freezer or an infant on their first trip.

But for a catch - n - release bass angler, it's no challange. There comes a time in an angler's career - or hobby - that the hunter instinct comes out and its a man against fish thing. There's no challange at all drowning night crawlers or minnows.

Also, fish tend to swallow live bait, getting gut hooked - not really a good thing for the catch and release angler.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Re: Don't share your honey holes :: Reply by Rick_W

2012-05-17T14:21:28+00:00

HookUp wrote:

Rick_W wrote:

DT wrote:

Hypthetically speaking though, if someone were to catch a state record there, I would hope they weren't using live bait.

I don't understand the objection to using live bait.

Thank you - that makes sense.

Off Topic, Photography, Video, Sports :: Armed Forces Day! 5/19/2012 :: Author vakayakangler

2012-05-17T16:28:10+00:00

Many of the Members here on KBF have either served or are serving. We are proud of our military members... and love you all.... Saturday is Armed Forces Day... which is one of the reasons that Luther at YakAttack chose that day way back when to set it as HIS Charity Tourney Day..... his way of giving back.

Dig thru your photos guys and let's see a few pics of YOUR time in service.... from Boot Camp to time on ship, to time overseas, all I ask is that you remember this is a FAMILY friendly site! So keep the overseas pics G rated Let's save server space for chad and those of us who have them, link the pics from our image sites, like photobucket.

Come on, I know ya'll are out there, let's see um....
Here's one of mine, a lotta years and about 100 pounds ago.