05-06-2012, 05:29 AM
Haha - I'd have to start catching a WHOLE lot more fish before I could keep up with THAT 'ol man! But - it's good to have motivation, inspiration. Someone's gotta set the bar right!
Bama said he caught a 2lb channel before they hit the launch (Lava - next time PUT YOUR KEYS IN YOUR POCKET! too funny!) but w/o a picture, it's just another fish tail right?
BTW - where that carp-kissing shot? Don't tell me you're waiting to get the film developed![crazy]
I'd like to learn better where the "channel" is out in Cutler. When Bama and I worked south from the train bridge - we clung tight to the north side, then hugged the n/e rim, and it mostly worked out. I did notice some nice wood "structure" out in the middle, and it seemed favored by the birds, so I take that as a sign (just didn't have the time).
Someone once told me there are "markers" or "signs" south of the wooden trestle bridge, but I think I went too far west, and ended up in shallow reed zone pretty quick- that was the trip my wiring box melted on me. Not good. Big Current - Big Wires! Lesson learned!
I was intrigued to see the upper marsh along VV was FULL up now! Up by the dump and such. Wonder who'd gonna move in there?!
I felt bad for Rod's pooch there when he got up in that sludge - thought he could climb up on it, to realize it was all gush, not solid ground (despite all the weeds growing in it! I REALLY though that jam was gonna produce! Carp minnow FAIL!)
I was about to head back for a save, but just didn't really want him climbing in and finding a hook in my tug, too many snags to be had. That woulda been
! Bold Dogs! Think they could keep up with Sparky easy!!!
But - he came and retrieved his retriever. Seemed like a real nice guy.
Had a chance to meet a BFT lurker who's been kind enough to chat and share in private. (he landed the 15lber channel over by Benson, on carp guts) Sadly my boy had hit meltdown, so we didn't get to head back out to the moneyspot as planned. But it'd been a long day already. I'll be lucky if he ever comes fishing again, though - Rockstar and chips to bribe - I'll be surprised if he doesn't.
So - what about a venture downstream from CJ sometime - take a run ALL the way to the damn!?!? If we have enough boats, and enough lines out - the (&^%$(#) ski boats will HAVE to stay away!!!
I think a night trip could be cool too - float out, maybe hop out and hit the shore, campfire, marshmallows, and MONSTER CATS! We could show those southern boys what it's all about! (long as we bring enough bug spray!)
Bama said he caught a 2lb channel before they hit the launch (Lava - next time PUT YOUR KEYS IN YOUR POCKET! too funny!) but w/o a picture, it's just another fish tail right?
BTW - where that carp-kissing shot? Don't tell me you're waiting to get the film developed![crazy]
I'd like to learn better where the "channel" is out in Cutler. When Bama and I worked south from the train bridge - we clung tight to the north side, then hugged the n/e rim, and it mostly worked out. I did notice some nice wood "structure" out in the middle, and it seemed favored by the birds, so I take that as a sign (just didn't have the time).
Someone once told me there are "markers" or "signs" south of the wooden trestle bridge, but I think I went too far west, and ended up in shallow reed zone pretty quick- that was the trip my wiring box melted on me. Not good. Big Current - Big Wires! Lesson learned!
I was intrigued to see the upper marsh along VV was FULL up now! Up by the dump and such. Wonder who'd gonna move in there?!
I felt bad for Rod's pooch there when he got up in that sludge - thought he could climb up on it, to realize it was all gush, not solid ground (despite all the weeds growing in it! I REALLY though that jam was gonna produce! Carp minnow FAIL!)
I was about to head back for a save, but just didn't really want him climbing in and finding a hook in my tug, too many snags to be had. That woulda been
! Bold Dogs! Think they could keep up with Sparky easy!!!But - he came and retrieved his retriever. Seemed like a real nice guy.
Had a chance to meet a BFT lurker who's been kind enough to chat and share in private. (he landed the 15lber channel over by Benson, on carp guts) Sadly my boy had hit meltdown, so we didn't get to head back out to the moneyspot as planned. But it'd been a long day already. I'll be lucky if he ever comes fishing again, though - Rockstar and chips to bribe - I'll be surprised if he doesn't.
So - what about a venture downstream from CJ sometime - take a run ALL the way to the damn!?!? If we have enough boats, and enough lines out - the (&^%$(#) ski boats will HAVE to stay away!!!
I think a night trip could be cool too - float out, maybe hop out and hit the shore, campfire, marshmallows, and MONSTER CATS! We could show those southern boys what it's all about! (long as we bring enough bug spray!)