Pineview 8/17/06:

[leaky]

Went out to try a new area suggested by TD on the North shore, As usual, got there about noon and started walking to TD's bay, further than I thought, but launched and started fishng "his bay". Nothing, I figure too shallow. [unimpressed] Headed around the point to head into S. Fork and picked up a few in deeper water. Wind kicked up and I figured I could go around into S. Fork and get out of the wind and fish deeper water. Well, there were about 10 folks camped on the shore with a big boat blocking so I thought it would be best to turn around and try another day. Headed back, crossed TD's bay and decided to fish back along the north shore back towards the truck. Of course the wind died down and I just meandered back along the shore. Ended up catching 9 cookies cutter 14 in.smallies that fought like heck.[] Half way back I hooked into a Tiger that jumped about 2 mi. up and then sounded and broke off my 6# line in bottom brush after about 20 sec. [unsure] Right after that Spaky met another neutered male Golden swimming with a boat fisherman and immedately tried to hump him in the water.[shocked] Sparky ain't neutered. He finally settled down and they romped for awhile until we parted. So, -----------------, a good time was had by all.[][][]
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[Theekillerbee]

Soudns like Sparky needs some lessons in proper manners! Sounds like another nice trip though Fred.
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Ha! Gotcha! You didn't really think I would divulge my REAL hotspot do you? That'll teach ya not to make such a big deal about my early fishing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Glad you found a few fishies. Worried about Sparky though. You been keeping him in Brokeback Kennel? Didn't know he was into "watersports".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I suspect that I either gave bad directions or that you did not get to the spot I intended to send you to. It has good cover around the shoreline but drops off quickly into deeper water. Nothing shallow about it. I guess I will have to return to my old haunt and check it out again.[/#0000ff]
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[Flycasting]

Sounds like you and Sparky had a good time Fred. []

I love Pineview. Those smallies are a lot of fun, and they are really getting some size on them thse last couple of years.

Thanks for sharing!

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[catchandrelease]

Leaky,
Have you got a camera? I love reading your posts. I think you and TD have some of the best posts and reports. I'd love to see some of the action that you have, fish, sparky(not humping in the water) but his other adventures, and some of the scenery that you see. Your stories are killer. Keep em up.
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[leaky]

Have a digital but am reluctant to carry it in the tube. Ruined one a month after I got it by accidentally getting it wet so normally take pic.s on dry land now. May start carrying again if I take some extra precautions, well see.
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[catchandrelease]

I keep my camera in a plastic sandwhich bag filled with air, keep it on a long lanyard around my neck, or put in my zipped wader pocket on the inside of my waders. So far I haven't had any trouble, but I would be reluctant to carry one if I lost it.
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[leaky]

Well folks, I've been properly chastised for telling on the "Spark" by some of my friends on another forum and they are right. Me and my big mouth. [crazy] I embarrsed him and he says I exaggerated. A dog does what a dog does. [] Give me a break. So I guess I'll spend some time making up and try to keep my mouth shut, at least about some things. :? :? :? I'll take him fishing again next week and maybe he can have some more "fun". []
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