Johnsfolly Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, FishnDave said: Shad are pretty cool and all... but can't I just jump directly to tarpon? 😜 I worked my way up from Gizzard Shad to Goldeye to Skipjack Herring already... And since I've already caught Creek Chubs, I really feel like I can handle just about any fish! Creek chubs are pure adrenaline.... 🥱 Moving to shad gives you more targets and an elevation in excitement to work towards that tarpon. Regardless both are more that about an hour away from you, so your self imposed travel restrictions will hinder your chances to catch either 😜🙄 Never Diss the "Chub"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishnDave Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Chubs are sweet! I'd love to catch chubs THIS size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, FishnDave said: Chubs are sweet! I'd love to catch chubs THIS size! I wouldn't pass on that fish😁. Though not sure how much of a challenge it would be since I would be able to put the line through the hook eye unaided or not require multiple attempts 😉. Also there would not be the chance that the hook would blow away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishnDave Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, Johnsfolly said: I wouldn't pass on that fish😁. Though not sure how much of a challenge it would be since I would be able to put the line through the hook eye unaided or not require multiple attempts 😉. Also there would not be the chance that the hook would blow away. Ha ha, ok ok.... Are you teasing me? The backstory is...Ham gave me a tiny fly and tiny tippet to tie on, so I could try for the Dollar Sunfish. After I had lazer surgery on my eyes a few years ago, my near vision is much worse than before. My distance vision isn't great either. I make do, and try to avoid tiny hooks. So...trying to tie a tiny fly on tiny tippet... I worked at it for quite awhile. Eventually, Ham tried to rescue me and tie it on himself...and then determined the eyelet was glued shut. So... it wasn't all my fault...was it? Johnsfolly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 4 hours ago, FishnDave said: Ha ha, ok ok.... Are you teasing me? The backstory is...Ham gave me a tiny fly and tiny tippet to tie on, so I could try for the Dollar Sunfish. After I had lazer surgery on my eyes a few years ago, my near vision is much worse than before. My distance vision isn't great either. I make do, and try to avoid tiny hooks. So...trying to tie a tiny fly on tiny tippet... I worked at it for quite awhile. Eventually, Ham tried to rescue me and tie it on himself...and then determined the eyelet was glued shut. So... it wasn't all my fault...was it? Nope not talking about your eyesight😉 Hadn't heard that story. I have to battle the slightest breeze blowing light line and bad eyesight to thread on my microhooks. So fishing for bigger fish is easy in comparison. FishnDave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishnDave Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Johnsfolly said: Nope not talking about your eyesight😉 Hadn't heard that story. I have to battle the slightest breeze blowing light line and bad eyesight to thread on my microhooks. So fishing for bigger fish is easy in comparison. Yeah, big fish are easy! 😁 I used to flyfish after dark, and could often see my fly line good enough to detect strikes. Didn't realize that skill would diminish with time, too. Johnsfolly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 FTR, I have plenty of increasing difficulties associated with advancing age so I don't tease anybody about that. micro fishing is a different challenge than conventional stuff. Both can be tough or easy.. Good Job Dave! Keep on Keeping on FishnDave 1 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 5:14 AM, Ham said: FTR, I have plenty of increasing difficulties associated with advancing age so I don't tease anybody about that Amen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishnDave Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Caught a couple creek chubs yesterday. Caught a few dull-colored Longear Sunfish out of one muddied-up creek. Went to another creek and caught this handsome fella. Caught a couple shortnose gar. Not as many visible on this trip...until I found a bunch of shortnose and longnose gathered in one spot. Caught 3 little channel cats while trying for grass carp. Only saw a couple grass carp this time. Caught 5. Johnsfolly, fishinwrench, Daryk Campbell Sr and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 52 minutes ago, FishnDave said: Caught a couple shortnose gar. Not as many visible on this trip...until I found a bunch of shortnose and longnose gathered in one spot. That photo should make @snagged in outlet 3 run for the restroom 🤣. Looks awesome to me though. I may have to try to convince my wife that I need to fly out to StL to fish for a day to get on some of those species that you are just beating on. We are having some issues in Columbia that may require a trip. So just maybe... FishnDave, snagged in outlet 3 and Daryk Campbell Sr 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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