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| Tomc
Bluegill Username: Tomc Post Number: 151 Registered: 12-2006  Rating: N/A |
Air temp: mid 50’s and cloudy, Wind at about ~10-15 out of S. Water temp 45-46 Made a rookie mistake within the first 30 minutes….. I threw a spinnerbait with 15lb fluoro and had a short lived tug of war…. also with a drag that was not set correctly for lighter line….The fish had very good power, no telling, could have been a 5, could have been a goodin. Bottom line is, why have 15lb. on this time of year? Even in open water? Second time I have been hosed on this point. Go ahead, throw the jabs, I need them. Started about 9:30 and got one fish in the boat for the day. Boarder line tourney fish off a boat dock. Water is still chillin’ out at this point, never warmed up at all today where we were at. Thanks all for the kind words about the interview tomorrow. Already thinking about the next time on the lake. Thanking the Lord, all day long --- tomc | ||||||||||||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 1015 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
At least you got tugged! | ||||||||||||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 405 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Rookie  At least you are getting out and doing some fishing. Good luck with the 2nd round interview. | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2835 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
You know Tom... If I had made a mistake like that I would just sell all my stuff and quit fishing... Geesh.. You should be ashamed.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Redskeeter
Minnow Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 76 Registered: 8-2007  Rating: N/A |
I know it sounds funny, but I use lighter line this time of year(12-14 lb) as opposed to early summer when the fish are Super strong.. I get more bites, and my baits work better on smaller dia. But you do have too choose your battle grounds well.. Heavy timber is a no-no..Grass and open water OK... I did get broke off Saturday in about the first 10-mins that morning. I usually pull the drag on any reel I pick up to break it loose if it has ceased any between uses. Any of you have a reel's drag lock up from Non Use ?? I have, and I got burned for not checking before throwing it.. My fault, It was a heavy fish and just kept moving off as my line snapped. Dang-it, I hate it when that happens... | ||||||||||||
| Tomc
Bluegill Username: Tomc Post Number: 153 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the reminder Billy. I am going to start double checking every rod I pick up, every trip. Wes and Mike, Thanks for the jabs. Well put. Time to shave and get ready to head out. Thanking the Lord, all day long --- tomc | ||||||||||||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 1016 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Good advice Billy! Good luck on the interview Tom! | ||||||||||||
| Zeeter
Minnow Username: Zeeter Post Number: 70 Registered: 3-2007 Rating: N/A |
I also use lighter line this time of year for cranks and traps. Its kind of a catch 22 deal maybe more fish maybe less big fish. Thats a good tip Billy but man it sure is hard to remember to check when you get out there for that morning bite and the waters calm with the steam coming off of it. Man gotta love this sport. Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 711 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
No worries Topwater, I use 15lbs on my spinnerbait setup with good success. Sometimes they just win the battle...Kinda like the hook deal I had the last outing. Ya just gotta get back in there and try again, shake it off...Funny this time of year we want them fish to do stuff there not ready to do yet. We're more excited about getting some tail then they are OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2838 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I bet it was the knot... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Redskeeter
Minnow Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 80 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
We're more excited about getting some tail then they are. LMAOOOOOOOOOO !!!!! That's dead on. | ||||||||||||
| Zeeter
Minnow Username: Zeeter Post Number: 81 Registered: 3-2007  Rating: N/A |
Im glad you replied back first Billy. You think PICOU and CHARLES still get any tail? I bet they do cause heck I never see them at the lake! heheheheCatching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2847 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Believe me, if I thought I would have a snowball's chance in hades that I could get more tail at home I would stay there. You never see us at the lake because we are out catching fish instead of hangin out at the Cove drinkin beer... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Zeeter
Minnow Username: Zeeter Post Number: 82 Registered: 3-2007 Rating: N/A |
hehehehehe.... I knew that was coming. We like to think of it as just letting those fishes mouth rehabilitate a little before we get after them again. Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 716 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
PQ, There's really only two times we can say for sure you hooked up ;) Love ya Man... OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Zeeter
Minnow Username: Zeeter Post Number: 89 Registered: 3-2007 Rating: N/A |
hehehehehe .... you got that right OZ.Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2849 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Even those times have been in question... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 412 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
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