J-Doc

You're mean.

I don't recal it before ESPN. I have a lot of respect for Jerry Mckinnis and his previous show he ran for decades. He's a good guy. I enjoy the Elite Series actually. I love Major Leauge Fishing. I just sdiscovered it this year. I talked to Edwin Evers about it. He said it's without a doubt the most intense thing he's ever done in fishing. But.......talk about sponsor sales...Geeezz!!! It's not as bad as watching Rowland Martin or Shaw Grigsby but they still plug their sponsors. I also like that they make them fish from smaller Z7's. Takes things down a notch and shows that little boats can be good fishing platforms too.

Hey...... You're the guy that posted the tight pants vid in another thread!

Yeah. I haven't been able to get than stupid song out of my head since he posted it. Finally did many days later.

I repaired my own fiberglass. It's easy. Less than $200

UH yes!!! It is worth finding the source. I found a major structural problem with mine. Same issue you describe. I repaired the fiberglass and now it's water tight. Also.........(because wrench will find this amusing).... Does your bilge pump discharge outlet ever fall below the water line? If so, there's your possible source. The water flows into the bilge pump. There is no backflow preventer or one-way valve on bilge pumps. I relocated my discharge (cause I wanted to) but wrench has a good solution for that.

I like that vid. Whish I could have seen the results. I like Walker tooting his big ole horn at the redlight! That was funny!

I'll take those by about oh..........200. That should last me this season. Love that color!

Note to others.... Do not watch before eating breakfast. :-)

No problem. Bobby Jones once despised his biggest challenge, St Andrews golf course. After a terrible British Open, he felt it was too brutal. Later in his golf experience, he won the British Open at St. Andrews. He later founded Augusta Golf Club as his omage to St Andrews. Point is, don't give up on your hardest challenge. Take it, conquer it and make it your own.

Pretty ride. (Ranger)

You just need to simplify and give it a fresh start. There are tons of big ones. Just tough to catch. Fish new spots, not history. Entire lake is a community hole but... I have found some spots that most people always drive past. Hoping to continue that theme this season. Fish where others are not. Well....not as much anyway.

I almost ventured out yesterday but not within any hopes of fishing or much less catching a fish. About 20-30% of Beaver Lake is frozen right now with most of the coves solid ice and only main lakes open. Rumor mill was a chunk of ice was floating free. I was only going to mark some new waypoints and just to enjoy getting the boat out but the weather yesterday was bad enough that I stayed home and drank coffee and watched fishing shows. SO ready for an early spring day when water temps are above 50 and surface temp is in the 60’s. Man……..those are the DAYS!

All good points. I don't think I have been very cautious on wet hands but will going forward. There are lots if varying opinions on slime coats and what's best for the fish but I'll definately do what I can to keep the fish healthy. So they are there for someone else to enjoy and to protect the fishery.

Most of the "swing in the boat" fish I saw they bring up and into the boat and then grab the line, then the fish. If it touches their body, they are supposed to be penalized. Regardless...........it just burns me up when I see people throw a fish into the water. Is it hurting the fish? I don't know. Maybe not. I just have enough respect for them that I personally prefer to gently release them into the water.

Yeah, I know......I've got a plan in mind for that.

Due to the winter blues and frozen water conditions, I've been watching a lot of fishing shows on weekends instead of fishing. Which sucks! But.........better to watch fishing than no fishing activity at all. I especially enjoy watching Major League Fishing. What a hi-stress situation to put the pros to the breaking point. Part of the series imposes a 2min penalty for every improper fish landing and improper release of fish. If the fish hits or touches the floor, their body (belly), there is a 2min penalty. If the pro tosses the fish, there's another 2min penalty. I've watched several people on shows simply chunk the fish back into the lake. This REALLY BURNS ME UP. I have a great deal of respect for the fish especially when I'm trying to release it safely vs. taking it home for table fare. I always release the fish slowly by holding it by the mouth and allow the fish to get it's bearings for a nice stress free release. Sometimes, I get a spash from the fish which means he/she was freakede out a bit and was still a bit stressed. If they swim away slowly, they are being released properly. I'm no scientists and no one has proven how smart fish are or how a carefull release of fish is impacting the fish itself (even though studies have been done). It's just my personal opinion that fish should be released carefully and gently. Respect your sport and don't "toss" fish or chunk them back into the water. That can cause damage in some instances. That's my soapbox for the day.......

Said the drug dealer.....

Had an idle problem myself. It was an easy fix. Lube the timer base. Finding the problem can be a challenge.

See.........that's why I never got into fly fishing. Seems too...."by invitation only" or for the rich aristocrat types. LOL! It's like it has it's own "fancy language". I mean who names a bait "clouser"??

As long as it doesn't pollute the water or create "FISHZILLA".............I'm fine with that. Melt away! LOL

There is no fee anymore as of this last summer. Just now thought about posting this. It's totally free now.

Bahahahahahaha!!!!!! I'm not a fly angler (yet) and I was thinking the same thing.

"The Racy Shad"....that's the color you want for Bull. Not saying why but, I will tell you the color. You can thank me later.

I'd settle for a floating dock at the ramp. Gee......you can tell I've been married for years. I "settle" all the time.... lol