#12- "/out/ism Youtube Channel" Edition
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>>701901
Ayy, so we made it to a dozen threads! Mainebub gettin the footy wit the GoPro! Will be interesting to see how the fishing changes throughout the season, it's a good thing he started so early.
Also, LTB and MTB ships in a couple days. Should I drop the extra $10 for the "Pro" box again? Seems like the boxes are worth the money whether it is the $15 box or $25 box. My crank bait box is overflowing though so not sure if I can handle too many more Pro boxes.
As always, discuss fishin'
Damn gar are cool fish. How do they fight? I wish we had em up north.
Wtf is it with you fish lure and knife boys?
>>704745
I've only caught a couple of them. Maybe around 20" each. They don't fight too crazy. They are so thin that it's not like they have a ton of strength to swim and run, I'm guessing it's all just the body shape and small fins. They are very, very picky about what they eat though and are hard to catch. One was on a nightcrawler on a bobber after they had been nibbling on it forever, and the other was a ~4" gold Rapala that I had to swim past them like a hundred times before they finally bit it. I heard they are skavengers which could explain why they didn't care much for lures.
I'm sure a 4' alligator gar would be fun to catch though.
>>704747
I always wait until the old one hits 310 replies before I make a new one. Unlike the Knoife threads. Just wanted to make sure to get a new one before I go to sleep.
>>704751
I've heard rumors of 12-14 foot alligator gar in the Brazos. I bet one of those would be fun to catch.
>>704747
catch fish with lure
eat fish with knife
what's not to love?
>>704763
Obligatory
>>704752
is this an /out/ meme because that picture is making me grit my teeth
>>704764
pepsi ship spme shit for me across the usa
ive not been here in a while. mostly because i cant fucking fish until tomorrow morning after i renew my fishing lisense
This was my day today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1HCCuTPX1U
enjoy, there will be more in the future.
>>704810
subscribed, may take walk to a small pond nearby where im going to be tomorrow and wet a line
>>704810
Cool, we have some Chain Pickerel in a few of the rivers / lakes down here in East TX but I don't really know how to target them so I've never tried fishing for them before.
>>704810
what pack is that? cant seem to find it?
I know what I'm doing Saturday
This weather forecast screams fish to me
>choice of 2 places to go fishing
>go 8 times
>i haven't caught anything each time
please fucking kill me [spoiler]or give me tips[/spoiler]
>>704751
american eels are skinny but i caught a bunch of them when i was hitting a small creek for bullheaads and they took me for a wild ride, plus it's impossible to grab em
>>704873
Fishing the sea myself, im used to not catching antything, moreso than actually catching a fish or god forbid two.
But worry not, when it warms up, there should be more fish.
Otherwise i cant tell ya much... One of the freshwaterfags should have somethin for ya.
>>704873
Is anyone else ever fishing there? Are they catching anything? What species of fish are in the waters you're trying to fish?
>>704892
More often than not there's other people, I go out of my way to avoid them. I've got plenty of stuff for small/largemouth to fall back on but I'd prefer to get striped bass.
>>704899
>More often than not there's other people, I go out of my way to avoid them.
I've gained a lot of knowledge simply by asking a fellow fisherman if he's having any luck, and then asking what he's fishing with. I've picked up several tips on lure selection and rigging for specific spots that I wouldn't have considered otherwise.
>>704903
The last time I did that, the person told me to spray WD-40 on my lures. I usually do pay attention to what others are doing but I feel like it's down to luck lately seeing as I'm doing everything right.
>>704903
Most fishermen are utter cunts. They act as if like youre gonna steal *their* fish from the sea. They often are nosey too.
Thats why i keep all my tackle im my bag, and when they come to me to snoop for what im casting, i retrieve as slow as i can and cast as fast as i can.
On the flipside, if you are a friendly dude who is willing to help and share your experiences, i will show you my entire tacklebox and my experiences with different lures.
But those people are rare.
>>704810
I'm pretty jelly that you're already open water fishing so far north. I'm feeling motivated to start early this year now.
>>704906
If your aren't catching fish, something is being done wrong.
>>704817
Hope you have fun out there fishing!
>>704874
Eels are some of the best eating. Fuck I love those slimy bastards.
>>704903
Sound advice
>>704912
I've never experienced this, I heard its a problem in super competitive places like Montuak and stuff.
>>704959
Just had the itch to get out and go, I've been scouting that 2 mile stretch of river for two weeks now, so it paid off hooking up, after nothing for such a long time.
>>705003
>like what
Black dragon dildos
Dad went out and got some new softies. He got really into them.
Im gonna have to get some gulp in the jar so i can dip these babies in them.
The hooks he got seem like they are too narrow, id like more hook gape.
But i did what i could.
The wobbler on top is an Ugly Duckling. Its freshwater, and made so shittily that it shows rust after the first dip. But ive had success with it in that dark green color from one of my previous pics.
>>705005
The river mouth area is competitive. Retards.
My town of family origin is a bunch of cheapskates who would want their rapala to outlast them, and they all want to talk to you when youre fishing to snoop out what youre using. Fuckem. Thats why i prefer being alone.
Especially when carp fishing.
>>705040
I like those green and black ones. Although I have so many damn rubber swim baits like that now. The 25% off Zoom baits really got me. Can't beat getting like 20 baits for ~$2.50. I'll cast them into the worst snag spots with no care.
>All Battle II's come with braid ready spools, no backing needed for these spinning reels; you can put braid right on the spool with no worry of ...
Thank you thank you thank you!!
I spooled mine and didn't know about braid's slippage issue and fortunately the Battle II has a rubber base on the spool. I'm sure I noticed it but I'm also pretty sure I was drinking when I spooled it.
>>705050
Yeah. I got some other bigger softies for my rod.
Dad is mostly gonna use the small ones.
Ill post that pic of my tackle that ive been talking about for so long.
Thats a deal damn. these were like 45c a piece. Except the green-black daiwa duckfin, and the delalande squid, which were a buck a piece.
The wobbler must be like 8.50 iirc.
The small shad on the bottom right is berkley afaik.
>I just took a chocolate chip cookie, took a bite, put it on my desk, then a few moments later took another one from the box, took a bite, and set it next to the other one. Even then it took me a second to realize what i just did. The fuck
>>704810
Video was pretty damn neat. Not boring at all.
Looking forward to more.
Ill probably try to do the same, but i am afraid that they will be boring if i get no strikes.
>>705132
I just want to see how different people fish, use lures, and their rigs. I could careless about people catching fish, I enjoy watching people fish, the hunt and they why.
So please do it! I'd love to see other /out/ists fish, we all talk big game, and photos are cool but watching different techniques and styles I tend to find most enjoyable.
>>705134
Well that really just pushed me over the edge.
It wont come soon, but as soon as i can.
I dont really fish with finesse, as you will see, my rig is oversized, primarily with big predators in mind, but it does the job.
You are very skilled though, those casts in the final spot were ridiculous.
>>705134
When I figure out how to catch peacock bass, maybe I will do it.
The largemouth sessions were real fun a month or two ago, but this summer I need to figure out how to catch them when it gets warm. There's also supposed to be a few canals where you can get snakehead one after another if you just cast along the banks. Gotta find those spots too.
I really need to bring a rod with me in my truck. My route is by all these lakes and canals I want to check out. I could totally just finish my stops by 2pm and just hang out down here fishin for an hour or two.
>>705134
What backpack do you use? I couldn't seem to find it
Also will try to maybe get a camera for fishing videos soon
>>705134
Ill be joining you on the go pro vids when I start going out again. The northeast cn show these southern guys whats up haha.
I typically fish from a kayak, so expect lots of that.
thinking of getting two diawa laguna seca reels since theyre on sale and can get them for $30 each, both will go on 7 ft spinning rods med action i like a smaller reel on my rod ( running 2000 series now ) i want a step up but will 2500 be too small? are there any downsides of having a smaller reel
>>705192
Line capacity?
That's all I can think of. But I like running that 10lb braid because I can put it on a medium weight rod and get like 200yds on a 2500 reel. A 5.1:1 ratio on a 2000 reel will retrieve slower than a 5.1:1 on a 3500 tho so remember that. If you want quick retrieves on a smaller reel then go like 6.4:1.
>>705194
Never had an issue with line capacity desu
I need to get some 10 lb braid and some 4-6 lb mono desu but I'm going to spend all my money on reels desu
looking for a backpacking rod, 5 ft 2 piece would be ideal, ultralight would rather not get a telescoping one
>>705196
That sucks. I really like 15lb on a 2500 reel. 10lb is nice too if you are tossing lots of 1/8oz lures.
Whenever I buy a reel now, I always factor in $20 for braid. But I have lots of 300ys spools at home now that prolly have 200yds left. I have a couple 150yd spools I haven't even used from when Power Pro or Spider Wire were BOGO 50% off.
Went out today. Got a rapala, New poppers, and some 5cm storm swimbaits with my license
I didn't catch anything though so I just took a pic to post here cause it's got my pack of fishing gear and the dbt cause of my POS next to the pack
I love that pos
>>705209
shiet or i can get a Pflueger Purist for $40, maybe il get one purist and one laguna seca for my backup rod
>>705214
Nice ride
>>705214
>>705224
Braap
>>705229
>p
i have a 125 on it, its stupid fun to be completely honest, pedals are just on it for legality so i can go on bike paths, sidewalks etc and so its a motorized bike by law also river behind in the pic has some of the best trout fishing round
>>705231
that actually sounds pretty kickass
and tfw the only trout native to ohio lives hours away and is protected from you and no where near you stocks trout anymore
>>705238
itl go 50 mph ( going to throw on a different sprocket for more top end speed soon ) i stoked thr trout in said river last spring , theyre my babies
>>705239
i would have to change the gearing a bit to be more torquey down low, for trials shit, right now its somewhere in the middle , and while i can pop thr front end up in first ( at very low speeds) not much more than that, it only weighs maybe 130 -135 lbs
>>705240
what state are you in? and is it 2 or 4 stroke? i assume 2
>>705243
are you power wheelieing, dumping the clutch, or bouncing it then trying to get the front end up?
>>705245
4 stroke, I'm in Connecticut
And was lucky enough to get a job working for the state stocking fish
(Fingers crossed in rehired this spring)
>>705248
It's semi auto so it doesn't have a clutch, that's just power wheely
When it dries up a bit I'm going to try more bouncing it, and also going to try dumping the clutch from the false neutral between gears
>>704752
>dat trigger image
Holy fuck.
>>705250
>semi auto
aww that blows, manual is fun and you get more control
lucky on the hatchery job, id love something like that.
>>705257
its not too bad , may go for a ride right now
>>705260
any time is a good time for a ride
bring a fishing rod and see if you cant find a nice spot, the only thing better than fishing or a ride is fishing and a ride
Anyone here make their own lures?
>>705262
only downside on the small engine is i like to avoid busy roads, so i dont go too far, offroad its a blast >>705264
one of the old guys i ice fish with makes all his own lures and every single one of them is great desu
i also have more webms of feeding, and stocking fish, i also have video (somewhere) of the catfish stocking that i make to webms
>>705268
if anyones interested that is
>>704751
I can't say that the gars around here (central and southern indiana) are very picky with what they eat. I have a friend that catches them all the time with bits of hotdog!
>>705294
Maybe that works better than lures since they are supposed to be more of scavengers. When I had nightcrawlers out the one time, they were eating them but it was really hard to get them to eat the whole thing and the hook. They just wanted to pick at it.
But when it came to a Rapala, they didn't want to chase it like a predator. The time I finally got a hit, it was more of an opportunist thing. Lazy looking minnow swimming by like a foot away and the gar finally hit it.
Lost another rapala today... fuck sake
>>705268
Please yes, I remember when you first started posting them on /out/ please post them!
Anyone here in southwest Connecticut?
>>705264
Lel, kinda. I dont have enough tools to take ot seriously, but I made this freshwater popper to imitate a baby duck. Weighs 3/4oz and has a homemade rattle inside that works nicely. Can't wait till it warms up so I can try it. I also make a spook style walking bait, but its ugly af haha. Painted it to look like a small bass/frog abomination creature thing.
>>705395
Love when 4chan flips pictures for no reason...
>>705294
>>705303
When people target big gar around here (North Texas) they usually catch some large trash fish like buffalo or carp and cut it into large .5lb-1lb+ chunks for cut bait. Then fish them like you would a big catfish, just throw the bait out, reel the slack out of the line, and wait for a gar to take it. I've never heard of anyone trying to target gar with a lure, they just don't go for it for some reason.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYU2l5mcYrc
>>705417
>Love when 4chan flips pictures for no reason...
I think it happens when people use a phone. The phone autorotates images. The people taking the image think their phone is "right-side up" but in fact it is on its side or even upside down. The image has an orientation stamp on it which shows what side is up. Some websites use this and some don't. If nothing is used, it will show the image as it normally would be shown, taken upside down or on its side.
If you want to prevent this. Take pics the same way all the time using the proper "up" direction for the phone.
Not bad for a popper.
New to fishing and I don't speak the language here very well
How do I git gud? I want to do more river and lake fishing but the sea is nearby too.
Posted this on the last thread without realizing this one was open.
>>705451
>I've never heard of anyone trying to target gar with a lure, they just don't go for it for some reason.
I've always used minnow imitation lures for gar. Some people use a minnow-like piece of frayed nylon rope as the bait and the hook. It tangles on the teeth. I've never used that technique before.
>>705451
Of course that's how the Yankees fish, here's what it looks like when a local goes fishing for Gar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mil1pe_cF_U
>>705465
>How do I git gud?
Practice, being alert, being intelligent, being a good problem solver.
>>705470
Seems legit, what would you recommend for river fishing if someone is just starting out?
Also from what I gather, the locals here like to bait with garlic, anyone ever do that?
>>705475
We have no idea where you are or what kind of fish you are looking to go after.
>>705475
Normally, live bait is the best thing you can ever use. Cocktails of mishmash for just about any species of fish is normally less effective when compared to live bait (baiting with live bait that the target fish eat normally that is).
That is the number one factor just about anywhere you go fishing. The second is using baits that mimic the live bait.
>>705475
Where are you?
>>705490
I'm in northern spain for a few months
>>705467
Not sure if its related in any way, but saltwater needlefish look similar to gar, just smaller and slimmer, and they go for small jigs or rarely rapalas.
>>705496
Man needlefish look so fuckin cool, I'd love to catch one someday
What knife get for my tackle?
A basic Mora or one of those Rapala filet knives. I've got a (albeit cheap as fuck but it was free and has held up for now) multi tool that I'll also probably toss in there.
>>705534
I have that Skeletool since it has pliers and a knife without a ton of other shit I don't need for fishing.
Also that Kershaw knife I got for real cheap. Grippy handle and orange so harder to lose. Not sure how well that blade would be as a filet knife though.
Sorta newfag here.
Gonna be fishing from the shoreline and docks. I've got some questions.
What are some things to look out for? Good spots where fish would be.
I'm mostly going after largemouth bass and sunfish and crappie.
Are sunfish and crappie actually any good for eating?
What are some extra items to keep with me while fishing?
>>705534
Any knife and a decent set of pliers is always goat though. Sometimes you need something a little better than multitool pliers.
>>705546
Dropoffs, the edge of weed beds, underwater structure, fallen trees, little curves in the shorline and inlets or outlets.
Crappie and bluegill are both good eating. Big bluegill will give some tasty filets. I like it better than bass for sure.
And as far as extras besides tackle, pic related helps. Knife, pliers, scale and measuring tape if you want. I like to keep a rag and/or wet wipes too. Nothing worse than trying to shitpost with fishy hands. First aid kit or at least some band aids and ointment and alcohol pads especially if you aren't real close to your car or help. I also always have a little flashlight and headlamp. The headlamp was one of those things I should've bought years ago.
>>704810
Mainer here. Where are you getting open water like that? I was ice fishing a week ago on about 7 inches of ice and there is still over a foot in the county.
Anyone know any good less pricey fly pole cases. I need one soon because it's finally getting warm up north.
>>705612
plz reply i want a decent fly-rod too that wont break the bank.
>>704810
I finally watched that.
>biggest pickerel I ever caught
You didn't really catch that one lol. That was like that huge largemouth I had on the other day, about that close to me when he jumped off.
I def gotta start bouncing those little soft shad off the bottom more like that. And it's too funny cause that combo is just like my Ugly Stik and Sienna.
>>705362
dumping
others can be found here >>705265
>>705248
>>705243
>>705240
>>705626
>>705628
>>705629
>>704903
I try and avoid other people too. If I get to one of my little fishing spots and see somebody, I normally ask how they're doing, what they're using, and tell em good luck and then go to the other side of the lake. I get pissed when some rando comes up and starts casting right next to me.
Sometimes it will be somebody cool though. Like a week ago I was at one of my lakes and some nig came up and started fishing right down the way from me and I was runnin over there to show him some nice bass I got. It's ultra-serious old white dudes who seem to get pissy. Fuck that when you're fishing at some random lake for fun on a weekend. Just gotta give people their space.
I did get pissed a couple months ago when I brought my brother with me to this spot where we were fishing by this bridge and some family of Mexicans came up trying to fish right on top of us. I just kept getting really close to them and messing with their shit because lol 30lb braid vs Walmart mono.
>>705632
Are you white?
>>705270
Go on
>>705634
im dumping buddy ,
>>705633
Go ask /o/, speciafically the trucker thread. It is a hot topic over there.
>>705637
>>705640
>>705644
>>705647
>>705626
>>705628
>>705629
>>705631
Being on mobile sucks, webm's are such a pain in the ass to watch.
Oh well, let me know what I'm missing out on.
>>705648
>>705649
fishes mostly , some of stocking some of the survivor pond with our surivor strain of brown trout, theyre small in the webms, just 2-5 inches
>>705637
Sorry was a little late. Just take it as more incuragment
>>705653
thats all ive got, and its all good, il make one or two webms, ( probably one) of the catfishes too
>>705656
i actually apparently deleted webm for retards, and even if i redownload it i dont quite remember how to use it properly to make totally not shit webms
>>705649
Webm's work fine for me using Android and Clover 2.1.2
>>705656
Really neat webms. Appreciate the dumping. How long you been doing this (the work not webm'ing)
>>705660
On the iPhone, I have to download them to Google Drive and then it takes a minute or two for them to be verified or some shit. So I always download them and forget about them for like a month.
>>705662
i did it for aproximatley 3 momths last spring, then was laid off, im hoping to be rehired next month and work another 3-6 months before being laid off again ( job is seasonal, to avoid the state paying benifits to some /most employees , totally my dream job to be honest, pay is half decent , garunteed hours, and 2% ( i think ) to a retirment
>>705620
http://www.cabelas.com/product/copper-river-fly-combo/2145897.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffly-fishing-rod-reel-combos%2F_%2FN-1102570%2FNo-0%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105571980%3FrecordsPerPage%3D18&No=0
I have one of these. I don't know how it compares to nicer ones but I've caught fish on it so it does work.
>>705670
Oh you'll definitely want to change the line on it. I got a 5wt and put a 6wt line on it and it cast a lot better
>>705670
Damn, looks interesting. I wonder if it would be worth fly fishing around here at all. I wouldn't even know where to start though.
>>705665
Well that's what you get for buying an Apple product. I hope you've learned your lesson.
going to fish a small lake tomorrow , nothin g more than 10 ft ( most 7 ft deep) probably no weeds yet, , small bass and bluegills, a real dissapointment of a pond, but its the closest thing to where il be tomorrow, maybe il get something, id love to get the pond more in balence( less small bass, and less gills by adding a few predators ) but its not mine so i cant, its a shame because it would be great if a few large bass or a few pickerel made there way there
>>705679
I mostly use it to catch panfish using little poppers. I have caught a bass or two with it, but I don't have waders so it's hard to get to spots with enough space to cast.
>>705688
Nope. I will continue to use muh iPhones. There's probably an update for the webm's anyway or will be one in the future. iPhones have been good to me over the years and I fear change.
>>705692
You didn't hear this from me
>Catch a decent size bass or two
>Sneak in
>Let em loose
They'll be monsters and no one will suspect a thing cause bass are already in there. It'll thin out the gills some too
>>705710
not going to ever put anything invasive in there desu i dont do that, id throw some pickerel or bowfin in there if i had time, id like to put predators in a bunch of plaes that could end up twith them normally
>>705712
like i would consider throwing pickeral into a pond right off the side of the river that does recebe floding beause there are pickeral in the river and they could get in there nauturally
>>705624
Ahhhh... I need a case for my poles... I already have my setup from last year....
>>705712
I'm just kidding about the snakeheads. That would be a terrible, terrible idea. Especially since they can survive out of water so long.
>>705744
chain pickerel and bowfin are native here so
>>705751
What about some koi?
One of the little ponds by I-95 right down the street from me has these two big ass koi. At least 20", an orange and a white one. I thought about trying to go over there with sweet corn like I'm fishing for carp.
On another note, I really need to start tossing out lines for carp. Some of these lakes have fuckhueg carp and I haven't caught one in years. I also want to figure out how to catch those Plecos on a rod and reel. It would be really easy with a net or even more fun with a spear. Those fuckers infest a couple of the lakes and canals.
>>705760
nothing non native
>>705773
>tfw they don't even sell Pirahnas in the Southern US because of stupid people releasing them into the wild
I really should buy some red-bellies up in Chicago and let them go in a little pond down here. Just for fun. Only problem is almost everything is connected by canals so shit spreads really fast.
>>705760
Supposedly there is common carp in a tributary about a mile from where I was fishing the other day. I've seen a few dead ones in the tributary, might try to catch some.
What's good bait, rigging for carp? I've never fished for them, however I've heard dogfood and hotdogs do well.
>>705778
>d
dont do it birds transport more fish then you may thin
>>705778
And it's fucking illegal as hell in most states to transport specific species live.
>>705780
Sweet corn on a regular hook. Just thread a bunch of kernels on there. I also like white bread on a treble hook. Take the crust off and just mold it over the hook.
>>705784
>>705787
I know, I know. I'm just shitposting. I worked at a pet store selling fish for 4 years and have been fishing most of my life. Especially living in Florida now, I have seen what aquarium fish can do. Those Plecos (sailfin catfish) were originally aquarium fish and they are fucking everywhere.
>>705813
>>705780
For common carp, they also sell dough bait. But I bet that shit is easy to make at home if you really want. It is normally kinda sweet with some anise in it.
But sweet corn or white bread has caught me and my friends so many damn carp. Normally I don't even cast it very far out. Find a nice flat area closer to shore and toss it out. Sometimes I even let the white bread on the treble hook kinda float. And if you do the bread or a can of sweet corn, it never hurts to chum like half of it.
best places to fish in south eastern PA?
are there any invasive species of fish in the area?
>>705813
My friends and I used to walk up the stream next to my old dorm (drunkenly) with spears, killing those catfish left and right for shits and giggles.
>>705780
I use a sliding sinker on main line - rubber bead to protect knot - swivel snap - leader of preferred strength - hook
My main is 0.40mm and leader 0.30. Like 30 and 20lbs.
The sinker is at least 50grams on my 45-145 rod, and 150gr on my surf rod.
Highly reccomend sliding sinker and not it being on the end. Gilt head bream has a habit to take the bait, and run it for a bit. If it feels a lot of resistance it just spits it out, the sliding sinker helps prevent that. Not sure about carp, but the rig i know is the same.
>>705965
Sure, why not.
>>705006
Off topic but mainebub is the homestead thing still going? do you have the link to the site. I think i remember your name on the site.
First warmish day of the season, and with it first signs of predators chasing baitfish in the bay.
Spring cant come soon enough
>>706050
>first signs of predators chasing baitfish in the bay
uh uh uh uh uh uh, I think I just got a chubb
We're about 6 weeks away from the big migration start.
>>706025
Not a clue. Haven't looked at the forum since last summer.
People were Into the idea, no one wanted to commit. Ill check on my computer when I'm unpacked and setup I think I still have the link
>>706085
>no one wanted to commit
ye I thought so. It was why i stopped checking the thing (not a US citizen so i just followed bc i want to do the same thing in scandinavia). Thanks
Anyone here ever tried deep sea fishing?
I make a trip every couple years to San Diego to visit the wives side of the family. Last time I was out there I saw a couple fliers for deep sea fishing charters.
Is it worth it? It looks fun. I'll be going out there next summer and would be interested.
Anyone here have experience with it or any of the groups in San Diego?
>>706125
If i cant keep it, i aint doin it.*
>*Doesnt apply to too small fish
>>706125
I've gone out on a few party boats in the long island sond, and done alright ,
Also gone out on a friend of a friend's boat
Nothing super deep everything under 135 ft deep
>>705622
yeah I agree, still kind of counted :) just fast release back.
nah you are right though, but I had him lifted out of the water and "landed" just didnt grab for him when he ripped the hook.
but you are right, it doesn't really count.
>just lost a $15 pencil popper
>>706191
Go out and net them anyways then sell them for like $2 a piece
>>705227
you lurk /dbt/ don't you?
Haven't been in that general in awhile...
>>706255
Yes I mostly lurk now, used to be a big time shitposter with wr
>>705679
ive heard of people fly fishing for bass. i think i might have to pick up a pair of those, a 5 weight and a 9 weight i think will be a good do-ti-all
5 wt for panfish trout (though there are not many trout near me) bass and other small stuff
then the 9 wt for bigger fish like steelhead and maybe pike. the thought of pike on fly has always intrigued me.
>>705737
>pvc
>one end cap, one screw cap
>glue together
>rod case
hey would you guys be into some small creek/stream/brook fly fishing? Sort of the typical "Joe Humphry's setting" Almost finished unpacking the majority of my gear, and I think my first order of business after my move is to hit this stream down the street from me.
so, you guys interested in some fly fishing video?
>>706282
very much
>>706282
Very interested in fly fishing as i never really understood how it works.
>>706282
Go with it m8
>>706282
Just go fishing and catch some damn fish.
I'm thinkin about going today, but it's just so hard to get motivated to do shit after working all day. We'll see. I think my lil bro is at my mom's house, I was asking him yesterday but he didn't seem too interested.
>>706304
Instead of casting with the weight of the lure you cast with the weight of the line
>>706309
Tell him he's going fishing has no choice and will have fun
>>706313
He was down to go yesterday if I really wanted to but didn't seem too interested. And I didn't really care because I always go to sleep late on Sundays and get like 4hrs of sleep before work Monday. So I ended up taking a nap. Then I was up til 1am last night and my alarm was going off at 4:30am.
I'm not trying to drag him along if he doesn't want to though. Don't want him to be all salty if he isn't catching anything.
>>706311
As someone who chucks 150gr sinkers on the reg, thats unfathomable to me
>>706320
You gotta get on some ultralight action. Chucking Mepps 00 are basically like fly fishing. Or the mini mites or whatever they are called. I also have some tiny 1/32oz (<1g) jig heads that I pop tiny Gulp grubs and minnows on.
>>706311
pretty much the jist of it, mot techniques like nymphing demand splitshots, or heavy tungsten flies.
they also help in propelling the line, but are a pain in the ass to handle.
Anyways that should be the next piece, some flyfishing I'll post some shit in the next few days.
>>706329
Need an ultralight rod then dont i.
Or at least something lighter than what i got lol. I might some day, just for shits n giggles, because you usually need to cast out to get the fish in the sea.
http://www.mepps.com/information/timber-doodle/166#description~TD1SW%20G-BB
http://www.mepps.com/information/syclops/163#description~SY2P%20HFT
These look worth my while desu (in the bluefish section). Ill look for these in this shitty ass country, but i only saw regular freshie spinners, not these.
fishing for the first time in Dark Hollow Pond in MA. what should i know?
>>706342
I always forget Mepps sells stuff besides just in-line spinners. I was at one of the few remaining K-Marts for work a month or two ago, and they actualky carried some of those Mepps spoon deals.
I should order some of those Syclops. Every time I'm at Dick's or Bass Pro, I keep on thinking about grabbing a few Kastmasters to put a regular hook on and use with soft baits after what Skid said. Dick's had a few on sale/clearace too. But then I end up buying a Rapala or two instead of grabbing a few Kastmasters.
I really like those jigheads with the blades on them to use with grubs and little soft minnows though. My only problem is they only make (or at least sell) 1/16oz and 1/8oz ones. I want to get some 1/4oz+ ones with big hooks for bass but can't find them. Getting up to that size, I just have to use a spinnerbait or beetle spin. Pic related snek was caught on one of the little bladed jigheads.
>>706344
its going to be slow, especially this time of the year, It will pick up increasingly within the next few weeks.
>>706359
should i bother then?
if so, what should I bring?
>>706352
Having lost 2 raps in 2 days, i will need to get some. Definitely a replacement floating magnum in the same color, and eventually the 13 size sliver in blue back color. Needlefish look is what i want for ambers and blues.
But i def need that xxx-rap cast. Need the jerk action.
Yeah, but for generic soft baits i use generic lead ball jig heads... No point in spending that money, since im gonna lose the pos anyway.
>Thinking between taking a SJ4000 over 4 months, or a Hero 4 Silver over 6 months.
>Gorillapod and head/chest mount too
Head or chest tho? For eventual fishing vids
>>706366
>Or a Hero 4 Session
How do you guys find water temperature data?
>>706362
I would search for the Massachusetts fish and wildlife survey for that body of water, it will tell you which species live there.
You can find them on almost every body of water.
It should give you a hint of what you can target.
Come back to this thread when you learn what lives in the water and we can give you some tips on how to catch them.
For now though, focus on trying to find MASS IFW resources for that pond, this is the best way to know whats in the water without actually being there.
>>706374
NOAA, there is also a local fishing website that tracks the water flow of most rivers in my area, and water temp.
>>706374
As far as saltwater? Or freshwater? NOAA or any Weather Channel surf reports gotta have sea temps. With freshwater, I can normally kinda tell when I pull a dressed Mepps out of the water and feeling the water.
>>706366
Is the xxx-rap the same thing as the X-Rap? And what are the Magnums?
I got a nice gold Size 12 X-Rap on Saturday that I haven't used yet. Those are becoming one of my favorite lures. Reminds me of a Husky Jerk but the color combos of them are badass.
>>706378
XXX-Rap Cast is a heavy (36g 12cm, 54g 14cm) version of the XXX-Rap, which is a new line of X-raps afaik. Not sure what has changed between x and xxx.
http://www.rapala.com.au/rapalahome/show_one_product.aspx?productgroup=Lures&iid=533
And the ole magnum
http://www.rapala.com/rapala/lures/magnum-lures/floating-magnumandreg/Floating+Magnum.html
Oh and the 56gr subwalk
http://www.rapala.com/rapala/lures/x-rap-series/x-rapandreg-subwalkand8482/X+Rap+SubWalk.html?cgid=rapala-lures-xrap&start=6
Dude x-raps and huskies are the best along with magnums and originals.
Just wish i could get my hands on an 18cm 22gr Original floater, and a rainbow trout colored 14sized Husky...
>>706375
the particular pond i was planning to go to is not in the Mass pond data base at all. im going to assume its not a good place to fish.
>>706367
the session is perfect, and well priced.
>>706387
doesn't mean it's a bad spot, probably a newer body of water, or unsurveyed, seems like it would hold bass.
bring some worms, and some crank baits, or some other bass lures and see what happens.
Might still be too early in the year, but its worth a try. there are tons of bodies of water around that area too that you should check out.
>>706382
Are you Australian? If so, where are your Rapalas manufactured? That XXX-Rap Cast looks really similar to our X-Raps aside from the single hooks and no dressed rear hook. I believe the ones in the US are made in Finland or something.
I have never seen the XXX-Raps in stores here, but they could be in the saltwater section and I never noticed. I'm just wondering if the Australian line of Rapala is a little different from what they sell in the US
>I kno y'all be jelly of my kick-ass Tervis
My sister got me two of these for Christmas a few years ago. They are the best cups. The fishing one in the pic and then a White Sox one. I'm a Cubs fan.
>>706391
ill definitely go check it out, any recommendation for a beginner rod/reel?
>>706398
i think there were a few recommendations up in the thread.
check a few of pepsifags early replies, we recommended a few really nice, cheap setups.
>>706403
Alright, I'll just get a basic ugly stik.
I'll let you guys know how the trip goes.
Thanks for the help
Why would one get an expensive fishing rod as opposed to a $10 one?
>>706398
So you are going fishing for the first time ever? Or first time at this lake?
What about budget? And just general freshwater like bluegill, crappie, bass, up to the occaisional channel cat or carp?
I think that was the last thread. I can dig up some posts and link em here in a minute.
>>706395
>>706382
Here is my lil collection of X-Raps so far. I think I need to grab another one or two in some silver shades. Those copper/gold ones with the orange bellies have been killers. Big gold one on the top left is the one I grabbed Saturday. Silver one below it has caught a few nice bass too. And I want to grab a Size 12 of that copper and orange one.
Also I'm still debating dropping the extra $10 for the "Pro" MTB box. It is getting close to shipping, I better do it soon. If they send me two more nice cranks again, I won't be able to close my damn crankbait box.
>>706413
It would be my first time ever. I'm not sure how the pricing for rods go, but under $100 would be great if possible
>>706412
You can kinda tell in the sensitivity. Nice rods seem to have a nice, sensitive tip yet a strong backbone. Plus the reel seat will be more sturdy, better guides, etc. But rod pricing is strange. I did Ugly Stiks for a long time and more recently finally dropped a little money on some nicer rods. Abu Garcia Vendetta was $80 so one of their cheaper ones, but it seems nice so far. And that Johnny Morris CarbonLite is a $120 rod and it weighs next to nothing. But I really do like those Berkley Lightning Rods now for $40-$50. The "Shock" Lighning Rod is specifically for braid and I would buy another.
I have a cheap $20 Bass Pro rod I grabbed just to toss a reel I had on a rod, and you can feel that it is cheaper when you shake it and the whole thing kinda wobbles. The nicer rods, the tip will wobble and the backbone will stay nice and straight. Next rod if I drop some money on it, I'm going to grab a St. Croix (just a $100-$120 one) or another Abu like a Veritas or maybe a little nicer.
>>706411
You should go to Bass Pro or Cabelas or something and get a combo. Those $50 Ugly Stik combos are ok, but the reels aren't really any good. Spend $10-$20 more on a combo and you can get a much better reel and comprable rod.
>>706417
You have a Bass Pro near you? Cabela's? Dick's? Gander Mountain?
If you spend $70 or $80 on a rod and reel combo, you should be able to get something that you can proudly use for years. And I mentioned in the other thread that you can buy a rod and reel seperate, but you will save ~$20 buying a combo in that price range. Plus the rod and reel sizing will match and all that.
Bass Pro sells a Pflueger President combo for $80 with one of their Graphite Series rods. The reels are $60, and the rods are $40 all day, so you save $20 just buying the combo and those rods are nice for the price, I would put them on par with Ugly Stiks.
And for general pond and lake fishin' you will probably want a ~6'6" rod, medium weight, and somewhere around a 3000 series reel that will hold around 150yds of 8lb monofilament line.
>>706424
Thanks a lot for the help, I have a REI. I'll go see what they have in stock
I think I missed my chance to upgrade to the "Pro" box for March. Shitty. Oh well. I sent an email just to confirm. At least this way I can see what the $15 bass box is like compared to the $25 box. I was stoked on getting two nice crankbaits in that box last month though.
>>706428
I'll see what they have online and what's available in stores. I think Dick's or Gander Mountain sells these Pflueger reel and Fenwick rod combos for decent prices that looked real good. If REI has some shit like that, it would be a good choice.
>>706391
Does it come with the standard water housing or nah?
Or should i ask, whats in the box except the cam. (session)
I mean the sj4k is 150 bucks, sesh is 210ish.
>>706395
No, Croatian.
Finland last time i checked. I havent seen the xxx in a store yet, but an online store holds em. Bout 15 bucks a pop.
The inlines are specific to the xxxrap "cast", the heavy versions.
>>706413
Black/blue, blue/gold/orange, and pink back are the ones id guess i could use.
Gonna get the xxx cast in sardine, and a saltwater one smaller in either blue silver or a bright yellow/pink.
>>706418
Dad has a zebco 15$ rod. Its almost legal drinking age. Caught so many squid on it. Some seabass, mackerel, bonito. Even something like a false albacore. Still uses it today. Its really nice for softies. Far better for them than my more expensive heavier gear.
>>706428
>REI
If anything it will be fly gear and run you over 200
If none of Pepsi's stores are near you try kmart or even a bait and tackle (more spendy but less than REI)
>>706432
Maybe it's a good idea I missed out on the "Pro". I have an issue here with his tacklebox. I guess with upgrading to "Pro" or changing the box type, it has to be done by the first of the month.
Just realized they will automatically bill me for another 3 months after the April box. Kinda a cool deal but I'm not sure if I will keep the subscription.
>>706441
You're the anon who was just asking about what to buy?
If that's your first real freshwater setup, it might be kinda rough. Baitcasters, especially a Silver Max, are gonna be hard to use with anything lighter than 1/2oz. So that limits you to medium sized bass and larger.
Did it come with an Abu Garcia rod? I like their rods. Even the Abu Rod that came with my Cardinal SX combo is pretty nice. Just wish the action was faster but can't win them all.
>>706447
Forgot to add the pic of my tacklebox I am having issues with...
What's the best way to carry a fishing rod on a hiking trip? Thinking of buying a 2 piece and tying a fishing tube to my backpack.
>>706451
I don't want to be a dick but that was a bad idea.
Not that he can't learn to use it, but I thought it was implied he was getting a spinning reel. If people are like me and just cast around at ponds and lakes to catch anything from bluegill to big bass to catfish, baitcasters should be like a 3rd rod. You can only really use them of you are specifically targeting bigger fish unless you want to throw 5 split shots on the line just so you can cast a Mepps 2.
If that's the same anon who was just asking what to buy, I'm afraid to ask what size line. It's probably like 14lb mono. Good for hucking 1oz cranks and jigs through the weeds, but that's about it.
>>706457
im the anon who was asking what to buy. its going to be my first time fishing and all the rod and lure jargon is lost on me.
what in the world is a 14 mono?
>>706444
REI prices do suck. I have never actually been to one of their stores, but I was looking at some stuff online and it was all like 10%-20% more expensive than the other major retailers.
I don't even think there are any REI's around here. There were some up north when I lived there, but I had a Cabela's like 15min away, a Bass Pro about half an hour drive, and a really big Dick's was right down the street.
That Dick's was great. It used to be a Galyan's or something like that and I think they got bought out by Dick's. It was a higher end retailer and 2 stories. When Dick's bought it, they just started selling their regular stuff at decent prices but the store remained twice the size of a regular Dick's. Fishing section is like 1/3 of the top floor.
>>706412
More expensive rods have a nicer finish/wrap. Lighter, more sturdy guides with more elaborate rod wraps, better handle materials and a quality reel seat.
Most high quality rods have a good warranty as well, although nothing beats ugly stiks 7 year warranty lol.
It all amounts to a lighter, prettier, more sensitive rod tailored to your desired specs.
Its like a ferrari vs a honda civic. That honda will get you from a to b and last almost a lifetime, but the ferrari is a masterpiece thats an absolute pleasure to drive.
>>706460
So are you the one who bought the Silver Max?
14lb monofilament line. Just regular line, but 14lb is fairly heavy for bass fishing and catching crappie and bluegill.
This is why namefagging is helpful when having an actual conversation.
>>706469
no i haven't bought anything yet. still doing research.
>>706451
Baitcasters are not that scary
>>706474
ok just don't get a baitcaster as a first reel
haha
>>706475
They aren't bad. But we thought it was anon who was asking about a first fishing rod. That would be a horrible idea.
>>706474
Ok cool. I was scared for a minute. Was going to tell you to return it and get a spinning reel.
Btw, I don't think REI really carries fishing stuff. Pic related. What other retailers are by you? If there really is no Dick's, Bass Pro, Cabela's, or Gander Mtn, you could just do Walmart. Sometimes they have a couple decent setups thrown in there but it might be hard to find one in the right size and if you need help picking the right line and spooling it, Walmart won't be able to help.
I actually grabbed that Lighning Rod from Walmart at like 2am. I bought that Okuma reel on Black Friday as an impulse buy and decided I needed a rod right then. The rod I bought was like the only decent 1-piece rod in a size and weight I wanted that didn't have the tip broken off. I fucking hate Walmart.
What's a good lightweight rod and reel combo for fishing in ponds and rivers for up to 10lb catfish? Would an Ugly Stik do fine?
>>706484
As mentioned before, those Ugly Stik combos aren't bad for $50, but you are basically paying for a decent rod and an extra $10 for a cheap line-holder. The reels will work fine, I actually bought one of those combos in a heavier size for messing around at the pier. But if you spend an extra $10 or $20, you can get a much, much nicer reel on a comprable rod.
>>706474
There has to be a Dick's around you at least.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30192956&appliedFilters=Spinning+Combos&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.52416806&categoryId=12656977
There is a similar combo to this at Bass Pro for the same price. Same reel but Bass Pro brand rod. Not a bad setup at all.
Cabela's, Bass Pro, or at least Gander Mountain would still be the best because they will be able to spool the line and help you out a little better. Otherwise you can check out your local bait and tackle shop. May cost a couple bucks more bit they will be able to answer any questions. Any of those places will also have a wide selection of sizes for any one combo.
Also, have you thought about 1pc rod vs 2pc? I really like 1pc rods but I also drive an SUV so transport isn't an issue.
>>706484
>>706497
>>706474
Here's another decent combo for a little less than the President.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30193076&appliedFilters=Spinning+Combos&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.52416806&categoryId=12656977
An Ugly Stik might be a tiny bit nicer than this rod, not sure. The rods are probably really close in qualiry though. But this reel will be leagues above the reel that comes on the Ugly Stik combo. And this one is only $10 more than the Ugly Stik combos.
A nicer reel will make a huge difference in performance. I will take a $50 reel on a $20 rod any day over a $20 reel on a $50 rod.
>>706447
no I'm not the same dude just telling him there's a decent under 100$ setup. Not scared of bait casters as I use them in the ocean casting and all.
Just thumb that bitch
One more...
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=80172196&appliedFilters=Spinning+Combos&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.52416806&categoryId=12656977
This one looks like it is on clearance so who knows if they have it in-store and in a correct size. But if I saw one of these in the store in a medium weight, I would buy it in a second at $80.
And I got 12lb on it
>>706502
It's a bad idea to get one of those as a first rod though. Not because they are difficult to use, but the uses are very limitied compared to a medium weight spinning reel with 8lb test.
If big bluegill or crappie are biting, anon could easily cast 1/8oz or 1/4oz lures out and catch them. Or even a nightcrawler on a bobber and split shot. Can't really do that with a Silver Max. And if the 3lb+ bass are biting and anon wants to toss out 3/4oz crankbaits, he can do that just fine on a spinning reel with 8lb line.
>>706504
On the Black Max? That's straight. I have 30lb Power Pro on mine. Had 40lb (12lb mono diameter) but I took it off and put the 30lb. 1/2oz is about the lightest I will cast on that.
I have 20lb braid on the Revo and I can cast lures closer to 1/4oz with that. But I really don't like using it unless the lure is 3/8oz+. Otherwise I will use a spinning reel.
>>706506
yeah true spinning is way to go for first pole.
I have a crappy spinning setup that I use for the stuff you mentioned but I'm not going for crappy and bluegill.
>>706508
You really can't make it to a store?
Might be worth at least looking in stores and seeing what you like and if anything you can order the combo and size you like online if you can save money. Plus sometimes shipping on rods is a bit extra. And you are also going to need to figure out how to get the line spooled but you can probably do it yourself with the help of JewTube and /out/.
Anything that catches your eye online so far? We can reccommend which size to go with and maybe pros and cons or similar setups to whatever you are looking at.
>>706497
ill probably get a 2 pc
assuming youre talking about rods that can fold in two.
i dont have a car so ill most likely be lugging it around
>>706519
ill go check out a store this weekend. its just that im used to really ordering stuff online and i dont have a car. but from what you said, these things really seem to be needed to be bought in person.
im steering towards the shimano one you posted. i dont know the first thing about rods but it seems like a good starting one. not too cheap and wont break the bank.
i dont know what ill be really fishing either so i need a really all-purpose one.
>>706522
No problem with that.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=29932706&appliedFilters=Spinning+Combos&page=2&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.52416806&categoryId=12656977
I have owned one of these for a few years. Would reccommend.
I just want to add, you can't really go wrong buying anything from the major reputable brands, even if it is on the lower end as far as price. Shimano, Abu Garcia, Pflueger, Daiwa, Mitchell, Okuma, Quantum, etc. If you get a reel by any of these companies, you won't be disappointed. Even Bass Pro and Gander Mountain store brand reels aren't bad. They are always made by some other major manufacturer for them and a lot of times you can get good sales on the store brands.
If you're not sure about sizing when you do order it, just post it here. We can tell you which line to go with as well.
>>706528
This is actually the link for the 2pc Shimano.
http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=80500046&appliedFilters=Spinning+Combos&cp=4406646.4413993.4414792.52416806&categoryId=12656977
This one is 6'6", which is probably a better size for all-around. I think the 1pc was only available in 7'1" which isn't bad but might be a little big for learning with. Just don't want you to be breaking it on tree branches when you try and play with a 7'+ rod.
That Shimano reel is like a $70 reel anyway. They are nice man. So you are basically getting a decent rod for $10. If you were to order one tonight, I would get that one. Like I said, if I saw that combo in a size I liked in the store for $80, I would grab it whether or not I really needed it.
>>706528
>shimano
can't really go wrong with that. Pepsi and Skid give good advice on entry gear. You can trust them.
>>706543
>>706528
Man looking at that Shimano combo for $80 a little more, if you are serious about this and want to grab a nice fishing rod for sure, I wouldn't hold it against you if you ordered that thing without even looking at it IRL. That's great price for a nice setup and the size will be perfect for what you want to do. Grab a 150yd spool of 8lb Trilene and get to fishin' as soon as that thing hits your doorstep.
>>705888
Marsh Creek lake for bass. Will take some work but there are 5-10 pounders in there.
Schuylkill River for catfish.
>>705675
>>705670
how sturdy is it? i dug through my dad's ched and found an old shakespeare 5 wt that looks to be in good shape, and im going to toy with that this spring. if i really like it i may get a 9wt and expand from panfish trout and bass to pike and steelhead, not to mention im sure i could get something in the outer banks on a 9 wt if i get on a kayak.
>>706555
>>705675
>>705670
>mfw shakespeare makes an uglystik fly rod in 9 wt
never mind my previous thing, if im into it enough to justify a 9wt by fall, ill just get that. i LOOOOOVE uglystik. if there was an uglystik fleshlight id pound it, and an uglystik dildo id ride it
no homo
total homo
>>706476
hey mainebub two questions
1: what flies should i get and what sizes (in a bit ill post what ive already got) with a 30 dollar budget for general fishing on a 5-6wt rod?
2: what is a good floatant that i can get cheaply for dry flies?
>>706560
9wt
for what? you gonna be doing salt with it?
9wt might be overkill.
I use a 6wt for nymphing and bass, 8wt spey for saltwater
>>706568
ive got a 5/6 wt in the shed it turns out (my dad had one from a family member some years ago, (he never used it, will post pics) so imma learn on that
the 9wt will be for salmon/steelhead, pike/muskie, saltwater, and other bigger stuff
Tried to go fishing today after work, but the spot I fish at was a little flooded... I usually stand by the trees that are circled. Threw a couple lines in for shits and gigs but I just managed to tear the trailer of my jig up
>>706555
I've caught a 2lb bass and a few small cats on it before which was fun. Like I said I don't have anything to compare it to and I mostly use it to catch panfish, so I can't really testify how sturdy it is compared to other rods.
>>706567
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkgKWWNqP04
can't go wrong with any nymph, midge variation.
I can't really tell you what flies to get for freshwater, or nymphs, dries simply because its different everywhere you go, what works here in maine might not work where you are.
Streamers and attractors are easy, get anything that looks like a fish. Don't always get the biggest fly or streamer, it isn't about the size of the presentation so much as its mimicking the bait in the water.
I love streamers though, they are fun to cast, fun to retrieve and can take a decent beating.
Chances are there is a forum or website dedicated to fly fishing for your area, there is a community almost everywhere you go, and that is the best place for info on the internet.
Also look into local bug and bait species, and start searching for patterns that match those species
by patterns I mean different types of flies.
Orvis has awesome online resources
http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/video-lessons/chapter-seven-streamer-fishing
there is also "The New Fly Fisher" which is my favorite youtube channel after "Hank Patterson - Your Fly Fishing Guide"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLg_zSEzV9A&list=TLzgJgf8DJXdQwODAzMjAxNg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6DYVBdo6TM
>>706570
you're in business dude!
>>706571
that is a cool spot, i'd be fishing in the foam though, it's excellent cover, fish love that shit.
>>706567
for floatant I use George Ginks' Gink
also start watching videos on how to cast, it's the most frustrating thing to learn if you have never done it.
>>706575
>that is a cool spot
It is, but it's right by the road so a lot of people will be there on nice days.
I tried just dropping the jig I had down in the foam a couple times. I would've changed to a worm, but I didn't feel like walking back to my car. I mostly just wanted to see how flooded it was. If it's still that high tomorrow I'll throw a worm on there.
>>706571
One of my spots down the street has had a really high water level lately as well. It's right next to I-95 and this exit where they are doing construction. They are building stuff right over the canal that feeds into it and I think they may have blocked it off or something strange where this water level hasn't gone down in the past couple months like all the other spots. I need to look into it more, can't figure out why it is still so high yet the lake right across the street has gone down to normal levels since the rain we had in Dec and Jan.
Anyway it is kinda annoying because this really tall grass that was on the shore before is now under 1'-2' of water. So I have to cast over 5'-8' of brush and retrieve fish through it. But now some big logs and branches that were barely submerged are deeper underwater and it is deep right after the grass so it seems like bass like to chill there. I have gotten some nice ones there lately. Just sucks it is kinda difficult to fish through.
>>706575
I never knew that about the foam.
>>706585
I never did either until I went brook trout fishing with a friend on really small water.
we were using ice fishing rods with no bobber, a size 22 hook and chunks of worm, he kept catching fish and I wasn't as we walked down the creek, he pointed out that i never dropped my worm in the foam on the sides of the eddies in the small creek, so i walked over, dropped my line in the foam and sure enough i had a little 6 inch brookie, in the late summer foam produces well. not sure about other species but it provided excellent cover for the brookies.
>>706585
Pic related are these lakes. One on the north side of 10th St, they are doing construction for the I-95 off ramp so there is a bunch of construction equipment and shit on the far south end of this lake.
Lake just south of 10th St just keeps getting a little lower while the one on the north side remains high. Can't figure it out. Yellow line is where I normally fish. Pull my car into the grass right off the road and there are lots of trees hanging over the water. Plus I can cast to the other side.
>>706588
>>706585
The water is just high there because the dam is less than 1/4 mile upstream. It rained a shit ton today so the damn is being let out all the way. When the water level changes it always fucks me up because I can't quite remember where the cover is and where I need to avoid.
I wish there were canals and stuff where I live. Seems like fun to be able to try out a bunch of new spots relatively close.
pplanning a downriver kayak trip, but i cant fish the river until t rourt opening day FUK
>>706593
Yeah changing water levels can be a pain in the ass.
Here we are zoomed out a little bit more. Red circle is the two lakes from the earlier post. Only problem is it's all urban area. So lots of these lakes are by homes or businesses and it's tricky finding out where I can fish without causing trouble. And some of the regular canals are real easy to fish from, just public land and trimmed grass. But I think some are overfished, and it can be hard to find good spots since there is really no cover in a canal that is dead straight for miles.
And if I take a little drive SW, there are so many more canals and lakes. Over where I run my route for work. I have been trying to explore those ones a little bit on the weekends.
>>706599
what should i plan to bring with me on said trip?
>>706604
I'm pretty jealous, but I like not living in the city. I don't really mind going to the same spot everyday though. I'd rather be fishing and not catching anything, than sitting on my couch wishing I was fishing.
>>706611
no
>>706615
True, a k-hole on the water sounds kinda dangerous. Maybe wait til the end of the day for that.
>>706578
i dabbled a little with some 20-dollar shakespeare abomination i bought with birthday money, i managed to get to a point of casting close to 30 feet before snagging something bigger than i was ready for, getting spooled, then breaking the rod (i assume it was a bass, i was using a wooly bugger in a lake that mostly just has perch crappie bluegill bass and the occasional walleye)
the next post i make will be of the flies ive got (i found them in a little metal case near the rod, which i will post once i manage to get the thing apart, its a two piece thats been assembled for so long its a one peice, ive got the metal bits sitting with some 3in1 to loosen it a little hopefully)
