Other Sports The Fishing Thread - Page 51

scott free · 02-19-2010, 06:58 PM

Searched around & only found the video fishing & BassMasters threads, i know their are plenty of outdoorsman here, so i figured it'd be cool to draw upon the Planets vast experience in all things fishing.

I only use spincast reels & fish mostly large/smallmouth bass & cats. My choice of reels is quite the source of derision from many people i know 'duffer gear', but i haul in my share of 6 pound bass & 10-20 pound cats on that gear no problem. With a little know-how you can use just about any technique you want to on 'duffer gear'.

Berkley Powerbaits are a big part of my trick bag, the difference between those & regular stuff is night & day. My best action last summer came on Mister Twister scented white curly tail grubs, on one day fishing from shore to a bridge pier, i caught smallies, bigmouths, perch & even 1 carp believe it or not... great day. But my bread & butter is a texas rigged Berkley worm, it'll wiggle through any kind of cover without getting hung up.

With cats i strictly bottom fish, no bobber & bait is just as basic... but its always in 2's to give'em a real treat... a shrimp/with a nightcrawler, liver/chunk of cheese etc. Cats are mostly for night sport to me, time to kick back a lil...

So thats me style, how do the rest of you guys get your fish on? What do you fish for, what do you use? IIRC Missouri's trout season just kicked off, anyone getting anything?

NewChief · 09-27-2012, 08:23 PM

The takes on this video are probably some of the most intense I've ever seen. The camera work to capture the fish as they pursue the fly is just ****ing awesome. I might just give my left nut for a day or two of fishing like this.

REBOUND from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo.

NewChief · 09-27-2012, 08:34 PM

The Jack take and run at 3:24 on that video is just freaking sick.

As is the school of reds at 4:20 or so.

Sofa King · 10-12-2012, 08:49 AM

Anyone catching anything?

R8ers · 10-12-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

Anyone catching anything?

I should be fishing, ribs are good enough to walk around and some light activity, Maybe next week... Crappie should be hitting hard with these 40 and 50 degree nights here.

Radar Chief · 10-12-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

Anyone catching anything?

Crappie have been hitting but that’s about it.
It’s been so warm and dry we really haven’t had a good pre-winter feed.

loochy · 10-12-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

Anyone catching anything?

I caught about 25 rainbows on a 3 day trip to Beavers Bend Oklahoma last weekend. Things were pretty slow because a cold front came through on Friday night. Friday night I got a few on San Juan Worm and Near Deere. Saturday day was slow, but I got 2 on zebra midges. Saturday evening a cahill hatch happened and they were taking white comparaduns until it got dark. Sunday was slow once again but I took a few on peach egg patterns.

boogblaster · 10-12-2012, 10:55 AM

sonny-boog jr ,, caught a 42 lb flathead last weekend in the lake on limblines .. think they'll start feeding up now .....

Great Expectations · 10-12-2012, 11:54 AM

I'm heading down to Norfork Tailwaters for a 4 day trip late next week. This is my favorite time of year to fly fish.

scott free · 10-12-2012, 11:59 AM

Caught a 2 pound smallie in a small creek not far from here that feeds off the illinois river, extremely rare to find them this far south.

Even have photo proof that i'll throw up soon.

Tylerthigpen!1! · 02-05-2013, 09:19 PM

Any tips on getting started fly fishing? No one in my family does and I'd like to start. Or at least I think i do. I have never been before. I'm working on Cabela's Fly Fishing University right now.

**Bwana** · 02-05-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

Any tips on getting started fly fishing? No one in my family does and I'd like to start. Or at least I think i do. I have never been before. I'm working on Cabela's Fly Fishing University right now.

What do you want to know?

Tylerthigpen!1! · 02-05-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

What do you want to know?

Well casting seems intimidating. My experience with fly casting was in the movie A River Runs Through It. Casting is a life long art in that movie. I just want to learn how to cast correctly and I don't have anyone to teach me.

**Bwana** · 02-05-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

Well casting seems intimidating. My experience with fly casting was in the movie A River Runs Through It. Casting is a life long art in that movie. I just want to learn how to cast correctly and I don't have anyone to teach me.

You don't need a river runs through it cast to catch fish. As long as you have the general idea, you will be fine. I can teach someone how to cast where they are catching fish in about 10 minutes. Do you have a rod and reel yet?

Tylerthigpen!1! · 02-05-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

You don't need a river runs through it cast to catch fish. As long as you have the general idea, you will be fine. Do you have a rod and reel yet?

No. I have been looking at some cabelas stuff. Not too sure on what I should get. I was thinking a 9' rod. Probably 6 weight. I would wait until I get an employee pricing coupon in the mail so I could spend a bit more. I would rather spend the money now rather than later.

**Bwana** · 02-05-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

No. I have been looking at some cabelas stuff. Not too sure on what I should get. I was thinking a 9' rod. Probably 6 weight. I would wait until I get an employee pricing coupon in the mail so I could spend a bit more. I would rather spend the money now rather than later.

A 6 WT is the best all around weight in my experience. What is your budget for the rod and reel?

02-19-2010, 06:58 PM
scott free ask for it by name Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: district 6 Casino cash: $3129654	The Fishing Thread Searched around & only found the video fishing & BassMasters threads, i know their are plenty of outdoorsman here, so i figured it'd be cool to draw upon the Planets vast experience in all things fishing. I only use spincast reels & fish mostly large/smallmouth bass & cats. My choice of reels is quite the source of derision from many people i know 'duffer gear', but i haul in my share of 6 pound bass & 10-20 pound cats on that gear no problem. With a little know-how you can use just about any technique you want to on 'duffer gear'. Berkley Powerbaits are a big part of my trick bag, the difference between those & regular stuff is night & day. My best action last summer came on Mister Twister scented white curly tail grubs, on one day fishing from shore to a bridge pier, i caught smallies, bigmouths, perch & even 1 carp believe it or not... great day. But my bread & butter is a texas rigged Berkley worm, it'll wiggle through any kind of cover without getting hung up. With cats i strictly bottom fish, no bobber & bait is just as basic... but its always in 2's to give'em a real treat... a shrimp/with a nightcrawler, liver/chunk of cheese etc. Cats are mostly for night sport to me, time to kick back a lil... So thats me style, how do the rest of you guys get your fish on? What do you fish for, what do you use? IIRC Missouri's trout season just kicked off, anyone getting anything?
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09-27-2012, 08:23 PM	#751
NewChief Greenbacker and Loving Liberal Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $152567	The takes on this video are probably some of the most intense I've ever seen. The camera work to capture the fish as they pursue the fly is just ***ing awesome. I might just give my left nut for a day or two of fishing like this. REBOUND from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.* - H. L. Mencken
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09-27-2012, 08:34 PM	#752
NewChief Greenbacker and Loving Liberal Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $152567	The Jack take and run at 3:24 on that video is just freaking sick. As is the school of reds at 4:20 or so. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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10-12-2012, 08:49 AM	#753
Sofa King Flop's Gonna Feed My Goldfish Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $242937000	Anyone catching anything?
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10-12-2012, 10:55 AM	#757
boogblaster MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Verdigris Valley Campsite Casino cash: $1098271	sonny-boog jr ,, caught a 42 lb flathead last weekend in the lake on limblines .. think they'll start feeding up now ..... __________________ Taco Tuesdays
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10-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#758
Great Expectations Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Joplin, MO Casino cash: $69422	I'm heading down to Norfork Tailwaters for a 4 day trip late next week. This is my favorite time of year to fly fish. __________________
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10-12-2012, 11:59 AM	#759
scott free ask for it by name Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: district 6 Casino cash: $3129654	Caught a 2 pound smallie in a small creek not far from here that feeds off the illinois river, extremely rare to find them this far south. Even have photo proof that i'll throw up soon.
Posts: 17,985

02-05-2013, 09:19 PM	#760
Tylerthigpen!1! Giving the business Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fayetteville Casino cash: $63825	Any tips on getting started fly fishing? No one in my family does and I'd like to start. Or at least I think i do. I have never been before. I'm working on Cabela's Fly Fishing University right now.
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