Daryk Campbell Sr

I found this on a Facebook page I'm on. I got permission from the guy who posted it to share it here, as I know many of you aren't on Facebook.

Fine looking boat for sale, I'm glad you're having fun with the new toy.

I wanted to go see if I could make it to and from one of my micro creeks. My son asked what I was doing. I asked if he wanted to join. He said yes. He caught the first fish, the most fish and the biggest fish. I was not successful in catching any darters. I really wanted to break in the new micro rod. Speaking of breaking, he caught something big enough to break my old micro rod. I caught a few chubs and a pretty longear sunfish. We don't know what broke the rod, I'm tempted to go back and snag it with a treble hook. We didn't have one with us and it is a bit of a hike for me right now.

I've been looking for a specific crank bait, and I do think it may have been Luck E Strike. Thanks for reminding me to go down that rabbit hole again. All I can confirm is it is firetiger, and I'll know it when I see it.

Well, I've been trying new ways to create a small rod.for micros. I got a mini lathe just to play with. Maybe make some bobbers. I decided to use some bamboo skewers and work them down progressively. I need to do a better job of that, but success none the less. I used craft corks, glude some together and turned them down into a sort of handle. Attached it to a skewer that was not tapered. Wrapped thread around a hollowed bamboo plant steak that I cut down to about 2 inches. Tapered the next skewers and repeat the couplers. Tried it out this evening with a couple micro Flys I tied. It was fun.

Keep us updated. I really like the shallow aspect. Rivers or lakes?

Here is my latest creation. I have not fished it yet, maybe tomorrow evening. It is made from bamboo skewers, and cheap craft corks. The couplers are bamboo steaks to tie on plants to keep them growing straight. I wrapped the couplers with thread and used uv resin to strengthen them.

Good tip. Thanks.

I have android. The ones that cover the screen and make you close out, and refresh are very annoying. I agree. I've never blocked as I understand this site is revenue generated and don't mind the banners.

Sorry to hear about the truck. Vehicle shopping is very tough right now. I got a used van, decent price. But, I still am unsure of any longevity. I just can't justify the prices of new vehicles.

He's fishing in that shirt. Confidence.

I'm so broke, I can't even afford to pay attention. .... huh?

Amazing way to end an already great day. Glad to see you still hitting to parks.

Be really careful with that last line. Heh, heh, heh.

LOL, This is the way.

Info update.

Seen this last night. Great singer songwriter. I can actually remember the first time I heard of him. I was dating a girl and her dad sent us on a task. He wanted a Gordon Lightfoot cassette for his birthday. We were successful in finding the cassette. I learned of a new artist that I would enjoy for years to come.

Earned a tear or two from me. Thanks for supporting and informing about this. I always appreciate the reports you share. You all are Angels in the eyes of your participants.

And, because inwas so excited about catching fish, along with really wanting to get down the bank to the creek, I went back this evening. I plan to research each fish for their proper identification.

Feeling much better after the last surgery. Decided to take a walk along the pond this morning. I'm not ready for real casting and walking swiftly so I only took a micro rig setup. I never realized this pond held Crappie. I really don't care to fish this pond, as it is well overfished. In the interest of my new discovery, I will not name it.

Cody and I talked about a trip to the gulf. I wanna make that one happen. Had lots of plans, and was saving up time at work. Things are looking up now though. So, we got Johnsfolly up north east also. This thread really got me excited.

Just thinking out loud here..... OAF FLORIDA-Fest 2024?

What a great time. Thanks for taking us along. I follow a YouTuber who gets down to FL a couple times a year. Seen lots of cool catches, but that salvini cichlid is neat looking.

Gotta make it look as if you're earning your keep.

Awesome report, excellent pictures. Glad to see the bag getting use.