State record 5lb 10oz I'm in a catch and release only area
Close but no where to weigh him in at
Smallmouth new river
Nice! but that Torque can stand using the Smallie as bait :)
Quote from: Gfish on January 24, 2017, 02:52:12 PM
Come-on, skill! It's skill...
Is'at a Brook trout in the 1st picture?
Gfish
first 2 is a brook funny joke to stock it in a c&r water
I do alot of trout fishing
Nice!
Brings back memories.
Wading from pool to pool catching those smallies.
One hard fighting fish there.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 25, 2017, 04:36:29 AM
Nice!
thanks,,I don't think I'm a good Fishman just lucky
Nice fish brother......Bill
First marlin my dad got ,,,and to spend time with him i got back into fishing
Got nice brook today
Impressive Benni
Thanks man :)
nice collection of catch of the day
instead of the torque for the smallies next time use a bigmouth bass outfit and it will be 3x the fun
Nice Trout Benny! About that Marlin, does your Dad remember the gear he used?
Thanks for the great pics!
Nice fish,love Monday fishing!
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 31, 2017, 02:06:52 AM
Nice Trout Benny! About that Marlin, does your Dad remember the gear he used?
Thanks for the great pics!
he went out with bob Sullivan out of oregon inlet ,,,i think he used a 80wt international
Quote from: steelfish on January 31, 2017, 01:36:06 AM
nice collection of catch of the day
instead of the torque for the smallies next time use a bigmouth bass outfit and it will be 3x the fun
yes but when your getting a smallmouth and a musky eats him up >:( not funny ;D
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That would be cool to see.
It took me a month to save up enough money to get my dad a new rod and reel for his birthday it was cool to see his first catch on it :D
Quote from: steelfish on January 31, 2017, 04:08:16 AM
yes but when your getting a smallmouth and a musky eats him up >:( not funny ;D
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That would be cool to see.
[/quote]my best friend Marlo we fish all the time no competition it just for fun but the musky mayhem :o
Having fun is what it's all about and the men in these pictures look pretty darn happy.
My friend got a nice rainbow today :o
Nice fish!
Benny I might be wrong, but on the pic above, is that a 706?, If you have to use the greenies, put that one on a shelf and use a 704, better yet a 714-716 should do just fine for you.
Those are also valuable, make sure they're not in excellent shape. :)
Sal
706 it's not in the best of shape but I trust it if a big one comes along ;D
State record fish are out there but you got to have the right gear I owe it to my grandfather my dad and sal :o
Nice fish Benny, looks like a good 42"+/- ;D
Thanks sal ,,,he was long enough but I think he was on a diet :D
About a 3ft bank,,, reached down grabbed the line and the fish ,,,pop,,and the fish slipped out of my hand :'( I missed a 8lb+ rainbow trout >:( that was my luck today
Damn I hate when that happens.
OK so today a 5 year old kid was fishing with his dad,,,i hooked a trout and let him reel it in,,,then he gets the 8lb+ rainbow the one I missed,,,, haha now that's funny he had a blast
Marlo got a big brook today ;D
Nice fish!...good job Marlo!
Sal
My gf went fishing with me today she got 5 then somebody called the game warden on us,,, no problem that's the 4th time in a month ;)
Good for you, showed the kid how it's supposed to be done and he goes off and does it on his own. Be proud of that.
Any day fishing beats a day working.
Got some good news today,,, just got sponsored by ovis :o that's luck
It was cold today,,, 9 small ones then on the last cast boom got em :o
And that is why I always say, one more cast.
Trout stockings this month has been good and the smallmouth are back
Big brook shoot out
Got 2 big trout today then i was seeing some kayaks flip over 30 cans of beer pizza not new York :-[ come down the river then thay swam right in the middle of the fishing hole,,,,lol ;D
Pier fishing hillbilly ;D
Me and marlo got some smallies today ;D
Keep it going this is turning into a how to catch brookies, bass and everything else. I love it!
You Guys are Killing it!
Good Job.
Thank guys,,,First day out at the lake with my dad ,,,get the boat right,find the shad,fish,break out the saltwater gear that's way over kill ;D didn't catch anything but it was a ok day
Absolutely love the shots of those bronzebacks-keep 'em coming ;D
-Jason
Quote from: Benni3 on April 15, 2017, 02:23:47 PM
Thank guys,,,First day out at the lake with my dad ,,,get the boat right,find the shad,fish,break out the saltwater gear that's way over kill ;D didn't catch anything but it was a ok day
Can't beat a day out with Dad, fish or no fish.
Somehow I feel as a part of me is on that boat :) ...very nice.
Marlo got the big rainbow today,,,and Sal you did great job on that 9/0 smooth as silk and every bass boat about wreaked looking at it :o
Nice, Mario is raking them in, some might even say he's trying to to make you look bad😚😄
Quote from: Alto Mare on April 16, 2017, 02:35:13 AM
Nice, Mario is raking them in, some might even say he's trying to to make you look bad😚😄
lol,,,it's Mario's turn to catch some big fish :)
Quote from: Gfish on April 16, 2017, 02:17:23 PM
Are you guys gettin smallies, brooks and rainbow oudda the same river? Is it a tailwater fishery(right behind a dam)?
Gfish
we live in Salem va, fish the Roanoke river thay stock rainbows and Brooks,,, smallmouth are native ,,, the new river is for big smallmouth or musky and clator lake,,Smith mountain for stripers and big cats ;D
Late start today but we got some Brooks redeye and smallmouth ;D
Larry got the big brook today ;D
Looks like y'all are having a lot of fun,keep the pics coming!
Where are you guys fishing? Doesn't look like Southern California!
Quote from: MarkT on April 20, 2017, 02:01:25 AM
Where are you guys fishing? Doesn't look like Southern California!
I'm in Salem va,,,,2500miles away but one day I would love to be I'm southern California ;D
4 rainbows stocked in December 2 Brooks 4 red eyes then 4 sunnys fly rod first day ;D
I got 4 nice bass 1 rainbow,,,, marlo got 8 rainbows ,,,,it's fun to see who can catch the smallest trout ;D
Bennie you look like a man having fun. Good job. Dominick
The river been up this week,,, it drop enough before the rain to fish got 6 rainbows 2 Brooks and there going to stock up stream c&r tomorrow :)
I envy you Benni. I wish I had the time to fish as much as you.
Keep those pics coming.
Stocked some big rainbows today
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 28, 2017, 03:39:52 AM
I envy you Benni. I wish I had the time to fish as much as you.
Keep those pics coming.
thanks,,, if i catch one of these big rainbows it might make great bait for the shark your going after ;D good luck on your trip!!!!!
I've caught my fair share of Brooks, Rainbows and smallies.
It all brings back great memories.
I hope you are getting to eat some of those Trout. They are fantastic.
My Baits are usually Blackfin Tuna, Stingray, Bonita, Mullet and whatever else is swimming around in the gulf.
I can't wait for my shot.
Be well,
Daron
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 29, 2017, 05:01:39 AM
I've caught my fair share of Brooks, Rainbows and smallies.
It all brings back great memories.
I hope you are getting to eat some of those Trout. They are fantastic.
My Baits are usually Blackfin Tuna, Stingray, Bonita, Mullet and whatever else is swimming around in the gulf.
I can't wait for my shot.
Be well,
Daron
shot,,,, you better have a good time or I'm coming down there 16hr drive no problem ;D
It is a 12 hour drive for me and that is enough.
I know what I need to do.
My biggest obstacle is getting a 65 lb Kayak to the Beach and back.
I can carry everything else by myself.
I could carry the Kayak too it wasn't 14' long and some steps to deal with.
I'm giving it my all this year.
That is all you can do.
It will be a good time, no matter what happens.
It is my shot, at a true beast of the oceans, the top predator of the food chain.
If I succeed, I will be triumphant,
If I don't. I will try again.
I am prepared for either outcome.
It is all just a gamble. I'm ready for my shot. ;)
I am well prepared, Its just a game I will win eventually.
A ten foot shark from shore is not too much to ask for. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 29, 2017, 06:40:56 AM
It is a 12 hour drive for me and that is enough.
I know what I need to do.
My biggest obstacle is getting a 65 lb Kayak to the Beach and back.
I can carry everything else by myself.
I could carry the Kayak too it wasn't 14' long and some steps to deal with.
I'm giving it my all this year.
That is all you can do.
It will be a good time, no matter what happens.
It is my shot, at a true beast of the oceans, the top predator of the food chain.
If I succeed, I will be triumphant,
If I don't. I will try again.
I am prepared for either outcome.
It is all just a gamble. I'm ready for my shot. ;)
I am well prepared, Its just a game I will win eventually.
A ten foot shark from shore is not too much to ask for. ;D
have fun ;D
Missed a big one today then larry showed up put me on some fish and it was bite after bite
Today was a bad day then it got really bad for about 15min then some " luck " kick in lots of it :)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 29, 2017, 06:40:56 AM
It is a 12 hour drive for me and that is enough.
I know what I need to do.
My biggest obstacle is getting a 65 lb Kayak to the Beach and back.
I can carry everything else by myself.
I could carry the Kayak too it wasn't 14' long and some steps to deal with.
I'm giving it my all this year.
That is all you can do.
It will be a good time, no matter what happens.
It is my shot, at a true beast of the oceans, the top predator of the food chain.
If I succeed, I will be triumphant,
If I don't. I will try again.
I am prepared for either outcome.
It is all just a gamble. I'm ready for my shot. ;)
I am well prepared, Its just a game I will win eventually.
A ten foot shark from shore is not too much to ask for. ;D
you made me have to catch this ,,,,never give up attitude thanks for the push :D
Skunked ;) and there going to stock 10 miles down stream tomorrow ??? Lol
If happens Benny, its called fishing. No artificial bait with murky water. :)
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 06, 2017, 12:46:06 AM
If happens Benny, its called fishing. No artificial bait with murky water. :)
let go down to florida and break that 16/0 in and have some beers with the shark hunter :D
Not a bad idea Benny, I wish I could. :-\
First trout on a fly rod ,,,,then I got bored and went back to my spin reel and got a nice brook
Got 4 small trout today,,,,one looked like it was genetically altered with Kermit the frog ;D
3hrs 7 trout 2 nice Brooks :D
One more brook from the brieg today
It was slow today,,,got 2
Those are really nice Brookies.
Got 1 rainbow today and a real big one got off,,,he took me in to the trees on the right and just like Roland Martin i pulled to hard ???
You Go Roland! ;D
2hrs 1 small trout :)
Got 2 nice smallmouth today :)
Sweet! Those are some hard fighting fish!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 18, 2017, 09:10:33 PM
Sweet! Those are some hard fighting fish!
thanks man,,,got 1 more brook today
Got 4 trout 1 small mouth today
Trout fishing,,,well got 2 small mouth
Keep on slaying them Benni! ;)
I'm glad someone is.
Benni, not trying to take anything away from you, you are doing a great job and I appreciate all your pics. I wish i was getting out half as much as you do.
Now, how about you put that little reel down and grab that big boy and go catch a monster, so I could see what kind of job I did on that reel. ;D
Keep'em coming Benni. ;)
Sal
Thanks guys,,, I got to get back to work sometime to save up money to get back to the salt,,,land locked,,,very boring that's why I'm fly fishing from a bridge :)
Got a hour of pier fishing in today
Rained out and the lakes are full of trees and logs no boat trips with my dad >:( can't wait to test this new gear out Sal sent.
Today's fishing report,,,not as many trees floating down the river ;D
That looks like a Happy Fisherman right there. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 27, 2017, 08:41:19 PM
That looks like a Happy Fisherman right there. ;)
ya marlo fun to fish with he's got a pocket police scanner :D and we got some trout today
Good day today got 10 small ones
Got 3 today
I Got 8 today marlo got the biggest :D
I have to ask... Where are you guys located, state/town?
EDIT: I see your profile says Salem, VA. So is that the Roanoke River?
Y'all are killing'em , looks like a great time and better eating.
Nice pics, thanks for sharing.
Quote from: ChileRelleno on June 01, 2017, 03:30:03 AM
I have to ask... Where are you guys located, state/town?
EDIT: I see your profile says Salem, VA. So is that the Roanoke River?
Y'all are killing'em , looks like a great time and better eating.
Nice pics, thanks for sharing.
yes Roanoke river,,,and thanks,,,hope you and nate do good tomorrow,, good luck
Quote from: Benni3 on June 01, 2017, 03:48:14 AM
Quote from: ChileRelleno on June 01, 2017, 03:30:03 AM
I have to ask... Where are you guys located, state/town?
EDIT: I see your profile says Salem, VA. So is that the Roanoke River?
Y'all are killing'em , looks like a great time and better eating.
Nice pics, thanks for sharing.
yes Roanoke river,,,and thanks,,,hope you and nate do good tomorrow,, good luck
Got any good tips for a couple of novices?
It is slow going, just a few fish each day for a lot of hard fishing.
Is there a wall Mart close
Benni and Marlo know how to catch fish.
You guys keep on that River and keep the pics coming.
Please give John any trade secrets you have.
If I'm on the Beach, Looking to catch Sharks. This guy is in his element.
Stream fishing is tough.
The Stream I fished when I was a kid was loaded with fish.
You had to watch for snakes, but we always caught fish.
Mid Summer would lock the fish into pools.
It was great fishing and they weren't going anywhere.
That Stream has long silted out.
It was called Arnold's Creek. Good Times back then.
It dumped into the Ohio River 50 miles or so downstream.
I always tried to choose topwater lures.
When the creek was raging, I would drop a small rapala and let if float down a long ways before reeling it in.
There were also Gar there. I never hooked one. They would try to eat the lure, but the hook couldn't be set in their small toothy jaws.
Deep divers ,spinners with the white tail,nightcrawlers,sweet corn with salt and add 4 more table spoons of salt and sometimes I add powerbait trout secent attractant, #4 octopuse hooks
Power bait with white tail,builet bead,#4 hook it looks like a fish or tadpoles
Benni,
I don't doubt your expertise for one minute, but John is fishing a shallow stream.
Nothing that dives is going to work in this application.
Personally, I would use shallow rapala's and some rubber worms or grubs.
Some live bait under a clear bobber would be my last resort.
I would just try to keep it on top if possible.
Maybe some small hula poppers.
Very small flys on a small bobber black or tan works
The corn ballyhoo rig,,lol my favorite :D Corn with white tail and small rebel crawdads always works
Now your talking!
That corn ballyhoo rig looks like a trade secret. ;)
Corn! I didn't have any Corn!
Thanks Benni,
I'll try the corn, maybe the bobber-n-fly.
Been having luck with Joe's Flies and Rooster Tails, both tipped with red wriggler worms.
I think they strike and hold on longer with the worm tippet.
Hard to tell a strike from a rock sometimes... LOL!
Challenging fishing for'shur.
Nymph flys it's like trout candy,,,I hope some of this stuff works for you ,,,like to see nate get a 8lb trout
If anyone can do it.
It will be Nathaniel.
He is a fish catching Machine taught by the best. ;)
The Boy knows how to take the Skunk off.
Good Luck Men!
Power bait and nightcrawler,,,when people ask me what im using,,,lol black bart 1656 you got to have fun :D
7am to 7pm 17 trout no big ones
Hey Benni, is that catch and release or you're eating them all?..good job!
Try some Velveeta cheese with that corn for some big ones :).
I'm taking my next vacation with Benni as my guide. ;)
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 02, 2017, 12:51:32 AM
Hey Benni, is that catch and release or you're eating them all?..good job!
Try some Velveeta cheese with that corn for some big ones :).
haha,,i catch and release only on the river,,,I go by all the rules and regulations but i have the game wardens call on me all the time and the police two times this year but sergeant early likes to striper fish too ,,, so when marlo has his pocket police scanner I know my fan club called :D and I will try the Velveeta cheese
Now I know why Marlo packs that scanner. ;)
17 small trout would make quite the feast.
Just gut them and cook them whole.
Your adventures are going to make me get into freshwater again.
I haven't did it in several years.
I just work and wait to hit the beach.
I am planning on a four trip season next year instead of two.
That will be 9,000 miles on my truck.
That is the only reason I bought it. ;)
I know how it feels,,,you got a Everol 18 and you want to use it.
Got 5 today after June the first it's like opening day in the c&r everybody using nightcrawlers
Benni, you and Marlo look like the most fun group of people to fish with - and you've got some awesome fish to boot!
Never realized those brookies fight so hard. Might have to come up there some day
Quote from: biggiesmalls on June 03, 2017, 01:27:41 AM
Benni, you and Marlo look like the most fun group of people to fish with - and you've got some awesome fish to boot!
Never realized those brookies fight so hard. Might have to come up there some day
no problem your welcome anytime,,,
Hi Benni,
stopped by Salem for our evening meal, gas and to stretch our legs.
Went looking for you and Marlo, no luck at your local bridge.
Water looked good.
But DANG! Talk about heavily pressured fish, fishermen everywhere.
I'll give you my number next time you come throw maybe can do some fishing,,,got there late today got 4 smallmouth
That is funny to see John at your local spot.
Wish you guys could have hooked up.
Would have been great for a photo op.
Will do Benni,
next time I come through I'll holler at ya.
My younger son was wanting you to hook him into a nice Bow.
The wife was saying "I gotta pee, and I'm not peeing in the bushes".
All the kids were hungry, and that Asian buffet on the South end of Main St. ain't bad.
Yeah Daron, I hoped to luck out and see him down there, what with it being a beautiful Saturday late afternoon/evening.
And even if he wasn't around, it was too good an photo-op adventure to not go.
I used 'Google Earth' to track down his favorite bridge.
Not many to begin with and only one with a walkway going under it, so easy to spot it in a relatively small place like Salem/Roanoke.
Your wife is gonna kick your butt if she sees this. :D
My trips to Florida are only 700 miles. That is enough for me.
My truck is such a gas hog, It stops before hunger or bodily functions come into play. ;)
I usually have to make three stops at minimum.
When I'm trying to reach my destination, I just drive like a mad man.
It usually ends up being a 13 hour drive with 5 stops for landmarks and peach farms.
I can't wait to drive it again. ;)
Be safe John.
I really missed out on that one I was working on my dad's truck,,,I would like to rig it up with live minnows for nate to get some of those big smallmouth ,,,did you see anybody catch any trout or was it just weekend warriors ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 04, 2017, 03:32:26 AM
I really missed out on that one I was working on my dad's truck,,,I would like to rig it up with live minnows for nate to get some of those big smallmouth ,,,did you see anybody catch any trout or was it just weekend warriors ;D
LOL... A couple of earnest looking fisherman here and there, a bunch of weekend warriors and two clowns in kayaks with one hooked into the others yak.
The yak clowns were creating enough noise/ruckus to shut down the bite for a 1/8 mile either way.
And everyone was giving them the stink eye. >:(
Thay just stocked the river and it's difficult i came out late today got 3 smallmouth 1 rainbow on live minnows
Early start this morning
Live minnows
This morning
New river wasn't good small fish all day,,, so we hit the pier and got some trout :)
Yesterday was a bust,,today finding a school of shad was hard,,,then when we did a airplane ran over them twice,,,the stripers where not biting
I thought I was out of luck then at the end of the day got my first musky :)
Quote from: Benni3 on June 09, 2017, 02:48:11 AM
I thought I was out of luck then at the end of the day got my first musky :)
Schweet!
Dang! :o
I need to quit my job and go fishing every day!
I see a lot of my neighbors do that.
They just quit and beg their wives for gas money.
Somehow, I don't think I could get away with it, Or live like that.
When I retire, I will have money rolling in from working all my life.
401K, Stock option, retirement plan.
I couldn't look at myself in the mirror if I lived like they do.
No reference Benni. ;)
You are the Man!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 09, 2017, 05:04:44 AM
Dang! :o
I need to quit my job and go fishing every day!
I see a lot of my neighbors do that.
They just quit and beg their wives for gas money.
Somehow, I don't think I could get away with it, Or live like that.
When I retire, I will have money rolling in from working all my life.
401K, Stock option, retirement plan.
I couldn't look at myself in the mirror if I lived like they do.
No reference Benni. ;)
You are the Man!
my supervisor had me do everybody's work then he throws me under the bus,,,I told him to take this job and shove it,,,he wss like how are we supposed to get all this done,,did you get a job making more money,,,,,,no I'm going fishing :)
Dewayne called me up,,,, the best fly fishman I have ever seen one after another and I got a trophy fish :D
It'll fry up just fine. ;D
I hooked a bass and let this little girl get it in,,,, ;D she had a blast!
Nothing big today
Keep them coming Mr. Luck.
It makes me feel like I'm right there with you and Marlo. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 12, 2017, 03:35:42 AM
Keep them coming Mr. Luck.
It makes me feel like I'm right there with you and Marlo. ;)
I'm not that good of a fishman,,, but I like to fish with people that are like marlo, larry,Dewayne and my dad and one day I like come down and watch you catch a big shark :D
Need some advice,,,,,there's some big carp 15lb to 30lb off the pier what would you for bait corn,bread,mullberries that gulp stuff ?
Don't cut yourself short Benni.
You consistently catch fish. It doesn't matter the size.
I haven't caught a single fish in two years now.
I would be happy with that trophy. ;)
Carp: corn or there many doughball recipes on the net
I have been stairing at this beautiful 9/0,,, Sal did and had to catch some fish with it,,,,,Sal put some mojo in it ,,,light drag so smooth you can bass fish with it,,,no luck with the carp yet.
No luck with the carp,,,,just turtles ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 13, 2017, 02:30:35 AM
I have been stairing at this beautiful 9/0,,, Sal did and had to catch some fish with it,,,,,Sal put some mojo in it ,,,light drag so smooth you can bass fish with it,,,no luck with the carp yet.
Just saw this, looks like you're getting antsy ;D
Cool pic! ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on June 14, 2017, 02:11:37 AM
No luck with the carp,,,,just turtles ;D
Turtle soup?...too hot for soup :-\
Fried turtle and turtle soup are both extremely delicious! ;)
Soft shells are notoriously good.
Quote from: ChileRelleno on June 14, 2017, 08:10:07 AM
Fried turtle and turtle soup are both extremely delicious! ;)
Soft shells are notoriously good.
my great grandmother used to make soup out of them ,,,,delicious ya
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 14, 2017, 02:17:43 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 13, 2017, 02:30:35 AM
I have been stairing at this beautiful 9/0,,, Sal did and had to catch some fish with it,,,,,Sal put some mojo in it ,,,light drag so smooth you can bass fish with it,,,no luck with the carp yet.
Just saw this, looks like you're getting antsy ;D
Cool pic! ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on June 14, 2017, 02:11:37 AM
No luck with the carp,,,,just turtles ;D
Turtle soup?...too hot for soup :-\
had to catch a fish on the 9/0 works great ;D if i could only hook one of there elusive carp on it,,,,very smart fish
That 9/0 should have no problem with anything 6 feet long and swims.
If there is some groceries under the hood. 8 feet.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 15, 2017, 12:05:52 AM
That 9/0 should have no problem with anything 6 feet long and swims.
If there is some groceries under the hood. 8 feet.
That particular 9/0 could handle anything in the water ;)
I should have known.
Obi Wan Pennobi Special. ;D
No carp yet,,,just a lot of trout and smallmouth ,,,,, having the best gear thanks to uncle Sal
For those Carp, try over ripe cherry tomatoes or cooked french fries.
now you got super powers, I didnt knew you could fly over the surface of the rivers ;D ;D ;D :P
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Quote from: steelfish on June 15, 2017, 03:46:55 PM
now you got super powers, I didnt knew you could fly over the surface of the rivers ;D ;D ;D :P
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side effects from time travel no just how hi the taxes are here in Salem va. :D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 15, 2017, 09:51:04 PM
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Hovering Benni ;D
June 15th open water no trout regulations me and marlo have been wanting for this then a storm come up,,,,got one red eye one smallmouth on rod and reel but when i was getting bait got 3 trout 4 smallmouth,,,,,not good
Got one carp,,,,, thanks to uncle Sal i can catch any fish that swims and there's a lot bigger carp in here ;D
Nice! ;D
Nice fish Benni, I will be giving it a shot too, maybe the next time I go out.
Thanks guys,,, me and marlo are going for the big one in here but no luck yet,,,,just trout :D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 17, 2017, 03:03:41 AM
Got one carp,,,,, thanks to uncle Sal i can catch any fish that swims and there's a lot bigger carp in here ;D
nice! Is that a Magnaflex rod? The Fin-Nor roller guides are some of my favorites.
Got this one on ebay $80 with aftco butt,,,,i was trying to buy a magnuflex but thay where going to hi ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on June 19, 2017, 03:40:31 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 17, 2017, 03:03:41 AM
Got one carp,,,,, thanks to uncle Sal i can catch any fish that swims and there's a lot bigger carp in here ;D
nice! Is that a Magnaflex rod? The Fin-Nor roller guides are some of my favorites.
what's you favorite magnuflex rod
Trophy citation on carp here is 20lb or 36in this one is only a foot to short ;D
Benni,
That 9/0 set up is huge for what you are fishing for. It also looks quite nice.
I wish I could find the picture, but the funnest fish I ever caught was a 12 to 15 lb carp on an ultra light with 4 lb test on Dale Hollow Lake.
It was a bad drought that year and the water was way down. Caught on an nightcrawler from my boat on shore.
I just wore him down.
I need to go fishing.
I was glad to see marlo get one and it was big ;D
And one more ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 21, 2017, 04:13:42 AM
Benni,
That 9/0 set up is huge for what you are fishing for. It also looks quite nice.
I wish I could find the picture, but the funnest fish I ever caught was a 12 to 15 lb carp on an ultra light with 4 lb test on Dale Hollow Lake.
It was a bad drought that year and the water was way down. Caught on an nightcrawler from my boat on shore.
I just wore him down.
I need to go fishing.
yes it's way to big and a little bit difficult to get use to,,, but really fun ,,,,uncle Sal did a great job
Marlo is showing you up with that little orange spinner. ;)
Great Job you two. ;D
Slow going 3 big turtles one small one :)
The guy that Stole bryan young reel I like to FedEx this turtle to them >:(
With the firm Grasp of the Ohana here,
I firmly believe that reel will be found.
Looks like fun, I think I'll take the day off tomorrow.
Daron, that's my thinking too. It's on a couple other local fishing club sites too, so the guy can't use it anyway without risking exposing himself.
Me and marlo haven't got a big carp yet :D
At least you are catching something Benni.
Keep the faith,
Daron
Benni, not exactly sure what my favorite mganaflex is because mostly the numbers are gone and I recognize the blanks and wraps, plus there are boat rods and then Hatteras Heavers.
I did score a really sweet IGFA 50 this week for $36....in great condition, aluminum butt, decal intact, all Aftco roller set. I'd have bought a six rod stand if they'd had it. I put a 9/0 on it and it had perhaps a little much flex for 80 but looks period correct and sure would be fun.
Quote from: thorhammer on June 26, 2017, 01:57:04 PM
Benni, not exactly sure what my favorite mganaflex is because mostly the numbers are gone and I recognize the blanks and wraps, plus there are boat rods and then Hatteras Heavers.
I did score a really sweet IGFA 50 this week for $36....in great condition, aluminum butt, decal intact, all Aftco roller set. I'd have bought a six rod stand if they'd had it. I put a 9/0 on it and it had perhaps a little much flex for 80 but looks period correct and sure would be fun.
? Maganuflex vs black hole,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 22, 2017, 06:55:58 AM
The guy that Stole bryan young reel I like to FedEx this turtle to them >:(
:D ;D :D ;D :D
I don't wish anything bad on anyone especially if they man up and come clean.
Quote from: Benni3 on June 24, 2017, 05:18:32 AM
Me and marlo haven't got a big carp yet :D
Fishing is better than typing on the computer at home or work. :D
I'm glad someone is getting out and enjoying the outdoors.
No big carp yet ,,,,just small bass
Quote from: Bryan Young on June 27, 2017, 12:26:04 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 22, 2017, 06:55:58 AM
The guy that Stole bryan young reel I like to FedEx this turtle to them >:(
:D ;D :D ;D :D
I don't wish anything bad on anyone especially if they man up and come clean.
the turtle thinks it's a inside job but he also tryed to bite my toes off,,,,,and that raines up the idea of rfid tracking devices for pets and can thay be put in to the reels ?
My dad got me fish finder at a estate sale for $15 and so on the kayak it goes
Good job guys.....The only water I've seen since leaving Sacramento is in the bath tub >:(....Bill
So me and marlo took over 3hr to get 2 dosing of hellgrammites and we got 2 turtles 40 sun perch and red eyes and some very small smallmouth not good,,,,there having the salem fair so people like to yell out there car windows at us >:( but we are still trying to catch fish ;D but that's all you can do.
I was wondering the flack you guys catch from fishing such a populated area.
Someone has to do it.
Fish On Benni!
The Fourth of July is coming up. You can always carry firecrackers for deterrent. ;)
I use them year round for the neighbors dogs. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 29, 2017, 05:53:02 AM
I was wondering the flack you guys catch from fishing such a populated area.
Someone has to do it.
Fish On Benni!
The Fourth of July is coming up. You can always carry firecrackers for deterrent. ;)
I use them year round for the neighbors dogs. ;D
I do everything by the rule and regulations and most respectful to other fishermen,,,, i have had the game wardens called on me 7 times I know of,,,the police two times ,,,cursed out in red neck,,,,rocks thrown in the water in front of me and a guy in a truck backed into my car on purpose and left,,,,but that's ok :D
Thay can't make fun of my cheap fishing gear anymore ;D,,,lol
dang, those are some impresive reels to fish on the river :o :o
when I just got my van staal 375 I was taking it to fish from shore for spotted bay bass, but it was like using an overhead crane to change a flat tire, so I got back to my light reels like the sahara 4000 and 14lb mono
Quote from: steelfish on June 29, 2017, 04:41:17 PM
dang, those are some impresive reels to fish on the river :o :o
when I just got my van staal 375 I was taking it to fish from shore for spotted bay bass, but it was like using an overhead crane to change a flat tire, so I got back to my light reels like the sahara 4000 and 14lb mono
van staal,,,,there's no limitation,,,,that's a very nice reel :D
Dewayne wanted to hit the river and the smallmouth where hungry,,,,hooked a big rainbow and he went crazy pin wheeling and got on top and kicked the hook,,, ;D
Great Job Benni!
You and Dewayne keep slayin' em. ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on June 29, 2017, 05:36:29 AM
So me and marlo took over 3hr to get 2 dosing of hellgrammites and we got 2 turtles 40 sun perch and red eyes and some very small smallmouth not good,,,,there having the salem fair so people like to yell out there car windows at us >:( but we are still trying to catch fish ;D but that's all you can do.
What are the people from the salem fair yelling at you?
Nothing to bad just some Ernest t bass stuff you dumb fishing ,,,and thay sounded just like Ernest t bass,,lol,,, YouTube borat's rant naitionat anthem ,,,,yes that's salem va ,,,haha
Had to paint my dad's bumper again and I got the headlights too,,,,now it's time to go fishing :D
Well had the police called on us again ,,,lol,,,we went to high school with him no problem nice guy and we got some nice bass,,,no carp but had a good time.
Went looking for chain pike no luck,,,did get a 26in carp
I told my my dad today I wanted a citishion carp,,,he said how about a state record musky or blue cat ,,, carp ? we can't do it all ;D
Marlo wanted to go to new river ,,,,nothing big today but a lot of smallmouth
Maybe no one will call the cops on you there. ;D
Breakin' the Law, Breakin' the Law!
Dewayne wanted to hit the river got some redeyes ,,,smallmouth and 2 mad turtles
It's always had this problem
Got out the trusty 706 no big carp just small stuff
? What's a good drag kit for a 706 it's time
Ask Bryan.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=14596.0
Well got a new job this week
There is some big snakes that fish with you down here,,, ;D but know body believe me,,, even if I got proof,,,,haha
Benni,
are those molars in the rear of the jaw?
I don't know of any snake with molars.
Snakes don't chew their food, that jaw is in my opinion mammilian and most likely rodent.
You 100
I don't no I found that one in the creek .the tooth is hollow all the way to the back jaw
After work today my dad came over and gave me a $10 yard sale find ;D with a nice abu rod
Ten bucks well spent! 8)
$10. very well spent... Gotta love shopping the garage sales and pawn shops, ya just never know what you'll find.
Benni, that's a Muskrat jaw, 95% sure.
Quote from: mo65 on July 14, 2017, 10:37:34 PM
Ten bucks well spent! 8)
I love your viedios and can't wait to see you get the big cat you know the one that got away
Quote from: ChileRelleno on July 15, 2017, 12:12:48 AM
$10. very well spent... Gotta love shopping the garage sales and pawn shops, ya just never know what you'll find.
Benni, that's a Muskrat jaw, 95% sure.
ya muskrat I don't want get bit by one of those either a brown recluse is the worst thing that ever got me :-[
Fishing with marlo tonight ;D
And marlo got a largemouth thats very rare here
After work had to go pick up a bumper to paint for a friend,,,,and look who here " Miss Virginia " haha ;D,,, lol
Great picture Bennie. "The Lady and the Tramp"!, Kiddin' dude. BTW congradulations on the new job! Had a girlfriend many years ago, she refered to us as "the Fisherman and the Debutante ". And no, probably cause of our differences, we didn't last.
Gfish
More like Beauty and the Beast! ;D
Lookin' Good Benni! ;)
Quote from: Gfish on July 17, 2017, 11:44:23 PM
Great picture Bennie. "The Lady and the Tramp"!, Kiddin' dude. BTW congradulations on the new job! Had a girlfriend many years ago, she refered to us as "the Fisherman and the Debutante ". And no, probably cause of our differences, we didn't last.
Gfish
Picture of the Summer!
Thanks guys,,,and she was a really nice person very cool 8)
I'm sorry for no more fishing reports,,,,it's time to go back to work >:( I'm doing conveyor belts ,,,thay sent me to Richmond, va and it's sad thay never recovered from the civil war,,,lol it was bad
So ather work today,,,,I went across the road and saw a friend he had served in the military 22yrs :D and Tim Kaine va senator,,,ya but I really like penn senators better,,,lol ;D
Cool!, who else do you hang with? Don't care too much for the type of humanity expressed by big-time politicians(behind the scenes), but I might be able to get behind Tim Kaine based on his record, he really seems to have "substance", just to hard to get to know these people as a "persons". I'll be lookin for him in the run-up for the next election cycle.
Gfish
Me and marlo went to carvings cove,,, had fun but got skunked
Marlo wanted to back to carvins cove and we got some bluegill ,,,,but you can see hybrid striped bass breaking just out of reach,,,we rather been fishing with ,,,sal ;D
It's difficult going back to work got to replace this belt on A rock crushers,,, but i get to hang out with friends with a good band and Dewayne wants to take the kayaks out next week end,,,,I got to catch some big fish or I well go,,,,,?
Got the kayak out today ,,,,fish everywhere not biting,,,but got one largemouth
Carvings cove very difficult to fish,,,,I got 1 smallmouth 1 cat,,,,marlo got a huge freshwater oyster ,,,he did not want me to crack it open it could of had a pink pearl in it ,,so back in the water it went for good luck!!!
Me and marlo went to check out our favorite fishing hole and there was our friend,,,and I got something in the mail today "Scott's bait and tackle"yeah you are awesome thanks so much for going over my torque 5,,,,gander mountain going out of business I can see why after thay put line on my reel :o and Scott's got me the parts I needed for my 430ss ,,kick aftco,,great job ;D
Yes Benni, the crew at Scott's are the best.
What are you doing with a 430ss? now you're stepping into my territory ;D
Hey uncle sal,,,got a 430ss and a 440ss at a yard sale and the 430 drag spring clip and washers was gone,,,thinking of putting on a power knob on the torque 5 :D
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 03, 2017, 12:45:54 AM
Yes Benni, the crew at Scott's are the best.
What are you doing with a 430ss? now you're stepping into my territory ;D
and still loving that 9/0 You did for me ,,,,it's awesome I would take it out on the kayak and hook a big cat but the drag would sink me ;D lol
Me and marlo hit the river got a lot of small stuff ,,,the cat was really rare most die out years ago,,,feed the turtle,,,my dad said it's a full moon no use going to the lake :D ya it was slow but we had fun!
The full moon got us again,,,,still had fun
Fishing slow ,,,I just keep catching small things :( and I didn't even go fishing tonight
Don't try to kiss that one! :o
15 more fish to go
Me and marlo hit the pier :D I got a chain pickerel,,,thats cool to see them back after about "50years"
Looking for the elusive carp,,in the cold spring water got 5 rainbows ;D
Went down river got 1 small cool turtle then 1 big one he bit a treble hook in half
My rat rod
Some very nice people has help me put this thing together,,,, 3yr ago Scott's bait and tackle put ss sleeves 4.1 gears and ht-100,,,had a aftco butt and a new set of rollers mac stout at Crowder rods built me this custom rod for $98 dollars ;D ,,,,,sal hooked me up with the t-handle and the owner of where I work gave me the leather for the drag patch and he said that's stuff expensive! you know how much that costs let me tell you it expensive! ::)
Nice set-up Benny! There are many that sell knobs on our site, including our Boss. I directed you to the knob you requested :).
Not that there is anything wrong with that ;)
I see your reels are multiplying like rabbits, you better slow down or you'll run out of room soon, don't ask how I know ;D
Nice Set up Benni. Nice touch on that drag lever.
Quote from: Benni3 on August 17, 2017, 01:24:12 AM
My rat rod
Some very nice people has help me put this thing together,,,, 3yr ago Scott's bait and tackle put ss sleeves 4.1 gears and ht-100,,,had a aftco butt and a new set of rollers mac stout at Crowder rods built me this custom rod for $98 dollars ;D ,,,,,sal hooked me up with the t-handle and the owner of where I work gave me the leather for the drag patch and he said that's stuff expensive! you know how much that costs let me tell you it expensive! ::)
sooo, this reel its to catch the big turttle? ;D ;D
by the way, how did you made the drag patch? I have some leather pieces that i can use to made something like that
Quote from: steelfish on August 17, 2017, 05:16:56 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on August 17, 2017, 01:24:12 AM
My rat rod
Some very nice people has help me put this thing together,,,, 3yr ago Scott's bait and tackle put ss sleeves 4.1 gears and ht-100,,,had a aftco butt and a new set of rollers mac stout at Crowder rods built me this custom rod for $98 dollars ;D ,,,,,sal hooked me up with the t-handle and the owner of where I work gave me the leather for the drag patch and he said that's stuff expensive! you know how much that costs let me tell you it expensive! ::)
sooo, this reel its to catch the big turttle? ;D ;D
by the way, how did you made the drag patch? I have some leather pieces that i can use to made something like that
I work at a belt shop we replace conveyor belts and we use alligator clips ,,,,I had to open the clips put in a drill bit that's a little bigger than the post,,,,even up the clips with the leather belt and clamp it down in a vice take out ,,,drill out the holes for the staples or if you got room for bolts and nuts ? What size reel I can send you some clips ,,,,,this rod likes the lake and head boats :D
Fishing tonight got a lot of red eyes a smallmouth and a small turtle but these new hook outs I got at a yard sale today works great ;D
Went to the cove no luck got skunked,,,,nightcrawlers didn't do it,,,next time gulp jig :-\
$10 dollars,,,?What kind of rod is this ;) acid wrap,,, :D
The hurricane hit today,,,,but I went fishing anyway not as much rain as the weather man said,,,kayaks are not as easy to fish with,,,,missed a nice striper >:( tight lines :D
Went back to the cove,,,and marlo got a hybrid striped bass on a chicken liver,,,ya great job
Benni,
When I lived in middle Tennessee chicken livers fished below the thermocline was a primary tactic for targeting the hybrids in those big lakes. Many times, I saw livers outfish livebait for hybrids (not stripers though). Cheers!
-Jason
Quote from: Benni3 on August 24, 2017, 12:30:01 AM
$10 dollars,,,?What kind of rod is this ;) acid wrap,,, :D
that rod looks really similar that one that I recently traded for some freshwater lures (not using them anymore), check mine.
its a true temper rod, made in USA, I just got it for a winter project, put some new wire guides and keep it as factory stock as possible
Quote from: jason_purdy on September 06, 2017, 09:44:08 PM
Benni,
When I lived in middle Tennessee chicken livers fished below the thermocline was a primary tactic for targeting the hybrids in those big lakes. Many times, I saw livers outfish livebait for hybrids (not stripers though). Cheers!
-Jason
yes chicken livers is the key to the cove,,,it is very regulated,,,no live bait $250 fine,,, just chicken livers ,nightcrawers and lures ,,,closed 8:30 pm weekdays 9:30 pm weekends no swimming,,,,but when kayak flips $150 for new cell phone :'( ;) :D
Quote from: steelfish on September 07, 2017, 05:23:38 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on August 24, 2017, 12:30:01 AM
$10 dollars,,,?What kind of rod is this ;) acid wrap,,, :D
that rod looks really similar that one that I recently traded for some freshwater lures (not using them anymore), check mine.
its a true temper rod, made in USA, I just got it for a winter project, put some new wire guides and keep it as factory stock as possible
thanks ,,,,im going to try to fix mine up to ?40s,,50's
We got so hybrids and cats tonight,,,chicken livers
Gotta "Pelican 1015" case for my phone & wallet stuff I wanna take when Kayakin. So far, so good. The strap goes around my neck and the unit sits inside whatever I'm wearin inside a my PFD. Wrecked the charging unit on 2 phones before I found this one(saltwater corrosion), when I used only a ziplock baggie.
Gfish
Quote from: Gfish on September 10, 2017, 01:51:36 PM
Gotta "Pelican 1015" case for my phone & wallet stuff I wanna take when Kayakin. So far, so good. The strap goes around my neck and the unit sits inside whatever I'm wearin inside a my PFD. Wrecked the charging unit on 2 phones before I found this one(saltwater corrosion), when I used only a ziplock baggie.
Gfish
thanks,,,,I here good stuff about pelican coolers
Got some party balloons with led lights no bites yet :D
Today at work water water everywhere but not a drop to fish,,,no time for me but that small boat had some nice fishing gear on it ;D
Did good tonight at the cove,,,got the flat head on 8lb that was fun
That looks like good eating. I love flathead.
Good job brother.
Ron
Quote from: Ron "Jones on September 18, 2017, 04:25:31 AM
That looks like good eating. I love flathead.
Good job brother.
Ron
thanks Ron,,,,
Marlo stepped up from the 6lb
We got to October 1st to fish the cove
The park employees don't like me and Marlo,,,,because that want to shutdown early :'(
Freshwater fishing has never been easier I look up to every member here,,,because your the best,,,heroes in the fishing world,,,,thanks for the tips and knowledge every fish I catch you have helped me do that and special thanks to sal,,Keith and alan
My dad took me down to smith mountain lake,,,he said you don't have s citishion crappie yet,,,well we just stripper fished ;D not much luck but that's ok ,,good times with my dad
Me and Marlo hit the cove,,,citishion channel catfish are 12lb or 30in this one's not it :D
you two are amazing!
Thanks alan :D. ,,,me,my dad,mom,Marlo went to the cove and got skunked,,,but that's ok we still had fun !
I saw this guy flying this drone looks like it would be fun to run your line out with,,,,but looked way to expensive :D
I've thought about the possibility of using a drone, too ! My winter time fishing buddy, and I fish the surf , almost every day, and neither one of us can cast far enough to get into "deeper" water....we do give the Whiting a rough way to go, though! Bill (my fishing buddy) sent me a website for a "cannon" that "shoots" your rig into the blue....doesn't really look too safe to me !!
Yes getting line out is difficult,,, balloons tomorrow if the wind right
Carp not citishion,,,marlo had a big one on it got off >:( ,,,it's his turn ;D
The gang all here tonight :D
We only got one channel tonight,,,I missed a nice striper last week and dad wants to go back tomorrow for him,,,he asked me what kind of leader line I'm using,,,I'm using 15lb tipper with a 011"dia. ,,,oh well I got you some 80lb eagle claw leader he can't break that it was cheap to ??? Ya he means well ;D
Got 4 missed 4 0ne big 1 next to the boat ,,,kicked the hook :D
Fun time with my dad
Nice stripers B., are they land locked?
Gfish
Quote from: Gfish on October 01, 2017, 12:50:42 AM
Nice stripers B., are they land locked?
Gfish
ya gfish,,,,smith mountain lake,,,,lots of fun fighting one with the 9/0 that sal built,,,,my dad said I'll chase him down with the boat so he don't spool you :o
Nice size red eye,,,but not citishion 12" or 1lb,,, me and Marlo are going for 10 different species master angler patches ;D
The man who discovered the roanoke logperch told me thay don't live in mason creek,,,i think there's thousands of them in there,,,,he said no that's the darter minnows ??? Whatever this is in mason creek it not a citishion :D lol
Hit the river for 45mins trout regulations kicked in October 1st,,,,you olny get 1hr after sunset then you got to stop :D
Marlo got his 5 different citishion freshwater fish in ;D master angler 1
I got some smallmouth today
Congrats Marlo! ;)
Yes, congratulations !! Nice bass, too ! These fall days really kick them into gear, don't they ?!
Nice going Marlo! Maybe Benni will catch up some day :).
You're doing just fine Benni, that's some nice fish you've been getting.
Sal
What's up with the International 50?
Quote from: FatTuna on October 09, 2017, 01:46:32 AM
What's up with the International 50?
that's my lucky stripper rod and I don't know why but it works :D just set the drag on 3 or 3 1/2 ;D
It made Marlo very happy to get his master angler patch and he said thanks everybody ;D
set back for me and marlo,,,,trout season started October 1 you can only fish 5:00am to 1hr after sunset using latitude and longitude and NOAA solar calculator,, except carvins cove 8:30am to 6:30pm :-[ new and old rules and regulations by trout unlimited and the Virginia department of game ,,,every half mile of every river, stream and cow pasture has different rules and regulations (examples: heritage, urban,special,delayed harvest,national forest, land owner permits,,,from this bridge to that bridge and it's all in hieroplyphics :-\ try to figure out something like there artificial lure definition ??? and if anybody in the world would like to add anymore rules and regulations for 2019 ,,then go to 2017-2018 fishing and aquatic wildlife regulations review & amendments process: public scoping period for changes/updates at Virginia department of game and inland fisheries :o ;D :D ;) it just doesn't get any funnier than that,,,but don't worry me and Marlo will figure something out :D
Let this gear soak in oil for a week and it doesn't want to come off,,,any ideas
Put it in the freezer for a few minutes.
I try that first before I go to extremes.
Quote from: Benni3 on October 09, 2017, 01:54:17 AM
Quote from: FatTuna on October 09, 2017, 01:46:32 AM
What's up with the International 50?
that's my lucky stripper rod and I don't know why but it works :D just set the drag on 3 or 3 1/2 ;D
you know Benni, I like the way to think and the way you use your big reels, I would never though on using a Int 50 to fish stripers but it looks pretty good on the boat and its better use it on any fish than never use it at all.
you just convince me, I will start using my Van Staal vs275 for fishing baybass and triggerfish LOL, I never use it from the shore cuz its too big for those small fishes and no other fish came to the shore for surf fishing (some are using the VS275 and VS300 for tuna fishing), I normally use my shimano sonora 4000 or my abu 6500 and have a blass on the beach and light tackle, but I think I will be also pretty stocked on get my VS wet from time to time paired with a tsunami airwave 9ft or my 7ft ligther rod
Quote from: steelfish on October 14, 2017, 06:09:21 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 09, 2017, 01:54:17 AM
Quote from: FatTuna on October 09, 2017, 01:46:32 AM
What's up with the International 50?
that's my lucky stripper rod and I don't know why but it works :D just set the drag on 3 or 3 1/2 ;D
you know Benni, I like the way to think and the way you use your big reels, I would never though on using a Int 50 to fish stripers but it looks pretty good on the boat and its better use it on any fish than never use it at all.
you just convince me, I will start using my Van Staal vs275 for fishing baybass and triggerfish LOL, I never use it from the shore cuz its too big for those small fishes and no other fish came to the shore for surf fishing (some are using the VS275 and VS300 for tuna fishing), I normally use my shimano sonora 4000 or my abu 6500 and have a blass on the beach and light tackle, but I think I will be also pretty stocked on get my VS wet from time to time paired with a tsunami airwave 9ft or my 7ft ligther rod
yes the fly fisherman made fun of me for using cheap gear ,,,,so I went with penn and I get strange looks all the time :o but like today you never know what you will hook and I'm ready for anything :D and that van staal is very nice and i can't wait to see the big ones you get with that ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 14, 2017, 03:55:32 PM
Put it in the freezer for a few minutes.
I try that first before I go to extremes.
in the freezer it goes,,,thanks for your help
This is how you take line off :D
Thay stocked trout today :D I got 1 after work
Great fishing Benni and congrats to Marlo.....for the stuck pinion...try some 50/50 atf/acetone soak, then freezer, 350 degree oven, lather, rinse, repeat, about 3X. I did that to a broke and frozen screw in an alum frame. Bill
Finally mailed in and got my walleye citishion and this weekend works out going to take Marlo to new river to try and get his musky citishion
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on October 19, 2017, 01:08:45 AM
Great fishing Benni and congrats to Marlo.....for the stuck pinion...try some 50/50 atf/acetone soak, then freezer, 350 degree oven, lather, rinse, repeat, about 3X. I did that to a broke and frozen screw in an alum frame. Bill
thanks Bill I'm going to try that
Got one redeye today,,,,and this little guy was telling me I was getting a bite and I missed him :)
Me and Marlo went to the new river and it was like this all :o day
And Marlo got the biggest ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 13, 2017, 02:03:50 AM
set back for me and marlo,,,,trout season started October 1 you can only fish 5:00am to 1hr after sunset using latitude and longitude and NOAA solar calculator,, except carvins cove 8:30am to 6:30pm :-[ new and old rules and regulations by trout unlimited and the Virginia department of game ,,,every half mile of every river, stream and cow pasture has different rules and regulations (examples: heritage, urban,special,delayed harvest,national forest, land owner permits,,,from this bridge to that bridge and it's all in hieroplyphics :-\ try to figure out something like there artificial lure definition ??? and if anybody in the world would like to add anymore rules and regulations for 2019 ,,then go to 2017-2018 fishing and aquatic wildlife regulations review & amendments process: public scoping period for changes/updates at Virginia department of game and inland fisheries :o ;D :D ;) it just doesn't get any funnier than that,,,but don't worry me and Marlo will figure something out :D
Do you gotta lota Game Wardens and(or) Enforcement people checkin fisherman?
If you can figure out if the waters are open or not, then you probably can't go wrong witha single-barbless-hook-fly in the daylight... Man, now that I put it in print, whata drag! Might be easier if they shut the whole thing down and people could go somewhere else.
Gfish
Quote from: Gfish on October 22, 2017, 03:16:27 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 13, 2017, 02:03:50 AM
set back for me and marlo,,,,trout season started October 1 you can only fish 5:00am to 1hr after sunset using latitude and longitude and NOAA solar calculator,, except carvins cove 8:30am to 6:30pm :-[ new and old rules and regulations by trout unlimited and the Virginia department of game ,,,every half mile of every river, stream and cow pasture has different rules and regulations (examples: heritage, urban,special,delayed harvest,national forest, land owner permits,,,from this bridge to that bridge and it's all in hieroplyphics :-\ try to figure out something like there artificial lure definition ??? and if anybody in the world would like to add anymore rules and regulations for 2019 ,,then go to 2017-2018 fishing and aquatic wildlife regulations review & amendments process: public scoping period for changes/updates at Virginia department of game and inland fisheries :o ;D :D ;) it just doesn't get any funnier than that,,,but don't worry me and Marlo will figure something out :D
Do you gotta lota Game Wardens and(or) Enforcement people checkin fisherman?
If you can figure out if the waters are open or not, then you probably can't go wrong witha single-barbless-hook-fly in the daylight... Man, now that I put it in print, whata drag! Might be easier if they shut the whole thing down and people could go somewhere else.
Gfish
yes lota game wardens, law enforcement and people like to call them on me :D and thay have to come out,,,but that's ok the new river it's not a trout river it's hunting season and va tech had a game tonight ;) some where else ,,,,Florida ;D
It's marlos turn to get a muskie so I handed hem the 706,,,he set the hook,,, it took off went straight for the rocks and got off :-[ i think it was a big one :)
Great 2 pics. a Marlo, top a the page, espically the one with the fish jumpin. Have we ever hada "best fishing photo" contest for this forum?
Gfish
Quote from: Gfish on October 24, 2017, 11:19:57 PM
Great 2 pics. a Marlo, top a the page, espically the one with the fish jumpin. Have we ever hada "best fishing photo" contest for this forum?
Gfish
thanks man ,,,,I try to get some good pictures in ,,,,here is one I was using that 9/0 sal built
I got a hybrid today
Two weeks ago thay wouldn't let marlo off from work to go fishing with me,,,,who knows how much vacation time he's got and he's never had a sick day,,,,so thay give him a award instead ;D
Nice fish Benni. Did you try to photoshop it to make it longer? I see some broken lines ;D.
Quote from: Alto Mare on October 28, 2017, 11:41:21 PM
Nice fish Benni. Did you try to photoshop it to make it longer? I see some broken lines ;D.
22in no Photoshop :D and if I almost back all the drag off the 9/0 it's perfect for strippers,,,thanks again uncle sal ;D
:D :D, you have to be the only angler using a 9/0 for stripers...not that there is anything wrong with that ;D
One suggestion for removing that pinon gear from the spool. Get two small blocks of balsa wood. Sandwich the gear with the two pieces. Then put it in a bench vise. The balsa will conform to the teeth of the gear. Pull it off. If it's still stuck, place a wooden dowel on the spool shaft and hit it with a hammer.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 14, 2017, 03:55:32 PM
Put it in the freezer for a few minutes.
I try that first before I go to extremes.
put in freezer,,,nope ,,,back in freezer then oven then freezer,,,nope ;)
What kind of reel is that frozen pinion?
Did you try to pry it off?
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on October 19, 2017, 01:08:45 AM
Great fishing Benni and congrats to Marlo.....for the stuck pinion...try some 50/50 atf/acetone soak, then freezer, 350 degree oven, lather, rinse, repeat, about 3X. I did that to a broke and frozen screw in an alum frame. Bill
good idea now I'm trying some $68 a gallon ppg blend erase and hot reducer that has some acetone in it,,,it's like jet fuel ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 03, 2017, 09:54:31 PM
What kind of reel is that frozen pinion?
Did you try to pry it off?
it's a 1/0,,,,,I did pry on it,,,,but not to much you,,,,you no that point ,,,where you stop,,, not to the point of no return :D
If it ends up getting boogered, that pinion is pretty available.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NOS-Penn-99-110-140L-145-146L-210M-Fishing-Reel-Pinion-gear-13-140/371817817621?hash=item569211a615:g:m1YAAOSwnHZYVqwi
Here some old fishing photo,,,I sure miss fishing with my grandad ed we got a lot of trout that day
Fishing with my dad
There's my dad and mom
And there's me and my grandad al,,,we where having a realy good time then thay took my chocolate milk away :o >:( ???
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 03, 2017, 10:51:50 PM
If it ends up getting boogered, that pinion is pretty available.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NOS-Penn-99-110-140L-145-146L-210M-Fishing-Reel-Pinion-gear-13-140/371817817621?hash=item569211a615:g:m1YAAOSwnHZYVqwi
thanks Daron ;D and what reel it my mom using?
14/0
Based on her arm and hand size. That reel looks too big to be a 12/0 and not wide enough for a 16/0.
Me and Dewayne hit Greenhill park got 4 small rainbows each :D
Trout fishing with Dewayne,,,,first citishion trout of the fall stockings ;D
What kind of wax do you mix with white kerosene to weatherproof canvas not this stuff,,,paraffin wax a master angler told me ;)
Rod id,,,perfection only stamp
Those are movable reel seats Bennie. You can put them on anything. Someone hand-tied the jetty wrap handle and took the time to make the turk's head stops. The blank is Calcutta cane. You don't often see them with a ferrule like that. The guides are probably Mildrum. It was someone's pride and joy until the tip broke. Surf rod. Nice one.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on November 13, 2017, 07:26:22 AM
Those are movable reel seats Bennie. You can put them on anything. Someone hand-tied the jetty wrap handle and took the time to make the turk's head stops. The blank is Calcutta cane. You don't often see them with a ferrule like that. The guides are probably Mildrum. It was someone's pride and joy until the tip broke. Surf rod. Nice one.
-steve
most respect and thank you sensei steve,,,I want to get it back in use :D this will make a good boat rod
Do a stress test first to make sure it is still sound.
-steve
You got some nice older photos Bennie, I really enjoyed those...good job!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 04, 2017, 03:53:22 AM
14/0
Based on her arm and hand size. That reel looks too big to be a 12/0 and not wide enough for a 16/0.
Looking at the bearing cup it appears to be a 12/0, but can't really tell from the angle, it might be a 10/0.
Sal
You are probably right Sal. Benni's Mom must have been petite.
Benni3, is it Benni or Bennie?
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on November 14, 2017, 08:12:57 PM
Benni3, is it Benni or Bennie?
-steve
Non of the above, Steve. :) The real name is Benjamin, everybody calls him Benny for short and that's just his middle name.
His first name will need to come from him...if he wants to ;D
Sal
Alowishus? ;)
Uncle sal to many ex girlfriends,,,that's why I go fishing now ;D no fishing today :-[ work,,but the James river Hopewell va,, known for its 40lb to 80 blue cats
Benni,
I work a lot!
I wish I could go fishing as much as you.
When I do, It is the place I work so hard for to be in for a short time, relish in it.
Don't forget that brother.
I have over 700 hours overtime this year.
It is not by choice.
Be thankful for what you have.
I know I am. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 15, 2017, 07:09:45 AM
I have over 700 hours overtime this year.
thats where the Psyco Everol came from ;D ;D
Quote from: steelfish on November 15, 2017, 08:06:03 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 15, 2017, 07:09:45 AM
I have over 700 hours overtime this year.
thats where the Psyco Everol came from ;D ;D
this I just shaved the back,,,,if thay didn't hole so good,,I would have 3m epoxy inside the clips
That's pretty slick ! I never would have thought of using belt lacing.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 15, 2017, 07:09:45 AM
Benni,
I work a lot!
I wish I could go fishing as much as you.
When I do, It is the place I work so hard for to be in for a short time, relish in it.
Don't forget that brother.
I have over 700 hours overtime this year.
It is not by choice.
Be thankful for what you have.
I know I am. ;)
yes sir,,I just worked 22hrs sleep 5.1/2 and worked 8hrs,,,,, tomorrow 6am north Carolina at 9am to get into a basket lifted by a crane on top of a silo to fix a conveyor belt,,,I have a cold the motor in my cars blowen ;D but life still really good !!! positive energy my friend and that rod and reel you got is the coolest 8)
Quote from: Benni3 on November 15, 2017, 10:22:59 PM
this I just shaved the back,,,,if thay didn't hole so good,,I would have 3m epoxy inside the clips
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thanks Benni, that looks awesome
On the other end of a hook
;D ;D
Looks like there are lots of "ups & downs" in your line of work !
Quote from: Crow on November 16, 2017, 03:37:17 PM
Looks like there are lots of "ups & downs" in your line of work !
I hope uncle sal double dogged this one :D
Wow! how far up is that? I've been pretty heigh myself when i was younger, now I get dizzy climbing my bed ;D.
I hope they are paying you well for that Benni. ::)
I don't think I could do that.
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 16, 2017, 10:51:20 PM
Wow! how far up is that? I've been pretty heigh myself when i was younger, now I get dizzy climbing my bed ;D.
thay take you up 130ft back down and on top at about 100ft :o
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 16, 2017, 11:25:13 PM
I hope they are paying you well for that Benni. ::)
I don't think I could do that.
$12hr fed and state take %30 then city gets you on the other end,,,,health insurance $365 >:( but you got be positive make a joke about it ;D I'm happy
By the time my paycheck gets taxed and all the deductions for insurance. Dental, Disability, Union Dues and the kitchen sink.
It is about half of the gross.
When you work for the man, there is no getting around it.
Hard work pays off, you just have to keep at it.
I'm glad I work in a Union shop. It has its perks.
I have a new respect for you Benni.
I didn't realize you worked that hard as much as you fish. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 17, 2017, 05:27:45 AM
By the time my paycheck gets taxed and all the deductions for insurance. Dental, Disability, Union Dues and the kitchen sink.
It is about half of the gross.
When you work for the man, there is no getting around it.
Hard work pays off, you just have to keep at it.
I'm glad I work in a Union shop. It has its perks.
I have a new respect for you Benni.
I didn't realize you worked that hard as much as you fish. ;)
you are the "anchor" in your family,,,,most respect
Haven't got a fish in two weeks,,,work,,,,no car but my dad pull one out of my backyard and got it running :D and I got a rainbow
You get 1hr after sunset 5:06,,,,, I got this one off the bridge at 6:01 8)
Glow in the dark fish, very cool :). I wish I fished as much as you do Benny, good job!
You Go Benni! ;)
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 22, 2017, 04:06:36 AM
Glow in the dark fish, very cool :). I wish I fished as much as you do Benny, good job!
I get cabin fever and the old man trouble comes a knocking at my door and Marlo haven't been fishing for over a mouth but he got 22 today and I came down after work and got skunked ;D
I did find a great new product out simms has a new corn holder works great :D
Thanks giving ""trrrout""
Simms makes some great, but expensive, stuff. Payed a small fortune for some cleated-felt-soled wading boots.
Worth every penny. You could walk for miles in 'em, in or odda the stream, and they were like a good pair a hiking boots. No shrinkage, never lost a cleat.
Best fly vest I ever owned was a Simms too.
Gfish
Thanks for the pictures, It makes me want to fishing more. like when I was a kid. I,m workin on being a kid again.... ;)
Quote from: gstours on November 24, 2017, 05:20:41 PM
Thanks for the pictures, It makes me want to fishing more. like when I was a kid. I,m workin on being a kid again.... ;)
It isn't going to take much. You are having too much fun. :D ;D Dominick
Thanks guys,,,,big day today I was fishing on the bridge this morning and some kid slid in to the sign,,,I told him don't just look at it,,,get out of here before the cops come ::)
Weekend warriors :( the fish are so small you got to hold them out for the camera ,,,,,Then Marlo came down :D then Dewayne came down ;D then we got some fish
A fish is a fish my man. ;)
Great to fish with your Bro's.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 25, 2017, 04:02:06 AM
A fish is a fish my man. ;)
Great to fish with your Bro's.
thanks man,,,,all day today trout
Quote from: gstours on November 24, 2017, 05:20:41 PM
Thanks for the pictures, It makes me want to fishing more. like when I was a kid. I,m workin on being a kid again.... ;)
you catch big fish ;D
Marlo sent this to me,,,,he said you know who this is,,,,, i said "trout unlimited 308" :D ;D
Ok,,,,,it's almost time ::),,,"1"need to test it first ;),,,"2"I got to go to the gym Hey stick man >:(,,,,"3"need a shark rig :D "4"charter a boat"5"?
Quote from: Gfish on November 23, 2017, 09:18:29 PM
Simms makes some great, but expensive, stuff. Payed a small fortune for some cleated-felt-soled wading boots.
Worth every penny. You could walk for miles in 'em, in or odda the stream, and they were like a good pair a hiking boots. No shrinkage, never lost a cleat.
Best fly vest I ever owned was a Simms too.
Gfish
your advice on the fly vest it was good :D I can put everything from my flys to my black barts in this thing and it has a pocket just for power bait ;D
Looking good Benni, now you're getting serious ;)
Stylin' and Profilin' Benni. ;)
Sharking from a Boat is a lot different than how I do it,
but I'm sure I can help you out.
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 03, 2017, 04:44:47 AM
Looking good Benni, now you're getting serious ;)
not yet uncle sal went out today to test the 16/0 out but the only one I got today was on the 50wt and we did not know there was a fishing tournament this weekend and you should saw the bass anglers when I throw it back :o ???
Tap tap----tap---taptap I miss him 5 times and he stole the bait,,,then tapjerk,,,got him ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on December 03, 2017, 11:09:12 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 03, 2017, 04:44:47 AM
Looking good Benni, now you're getting serious ;)
not yet uncle sal went out today to test the 16/0 out but the only one I got today was on the 50wt and we did not know there was a fishing tournament this weekend and you should saw the bass anglers when I throw it back :o ???
This pic should be good enough for photo of the month!...very cool Benni!
(https://i.imgur.com/J6Mdgk0.jpg)
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 04, 2017, 11:51:49 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 03, 2017, 11:09:12 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 03, 2017, 04:44:47 AM
Looking good Benni, now you're getting serious ;)
not yet uncle sal went out today to test the 16/0 out but the only one I got today was on the 50wt and we did not know there was a fishing tournament this weekend and you should saw the bass anglers when I throw it back :o ???
This pic should be good enough for photo of the month!...very cool Benni!
(https://i.imgur.com/J6Mdgk0.jpg)
thanks uncle sal your the best,,,,after the guides and the bass anglers following us around cutting us off and running over the fish wide open all day ,,,,, thay where watching us looking over at the shark tank on the back of the boat and im reeling one in with the 50wt ??? and my dad yelling at me you got another trash fish on :D we ended up having one of the best time ever and my dad laughed all the way home did you see those guys that was funny :D
Yeah, that is funny. Very funny.
-steve
I am sure none of those guys in the tournament were packing a Jaws reel. ;D
Glad Your Dad and you had a good time Benni.
Cherish these times.
PM me your address and I'll send you some rigs for that reel for what is was made to do. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 05, 2017, 01:53:36 AM
I am sure none of those guys in the tournament were packing a Jaws reel. ;D
Glad Your Dad and you had a good time Benni.
Cherish these times.
PM me your address and I'll send you some rigs for that reel for what is was made to do. ;)
you know that would be alot better having a expert but this rig together,,,,thanks
Dewayne got a nice 19in 3lb + rainbow,,,on fly rod ;D
What size hooks go on a black bart 11in 295,,,,, call them very nice guys :)
Quote from: Benni3 on December 08, 2017, 09:25:50 AM
What size hooks go on a black bart 11in 295
I would run 12/0 mustard trolling hook in front, and 11/0 in back. I like tandem hooks rigged with heavy braided cable, and heat shrink to hold them in the desired position. I like them offset 90 deg on marlin baits, and 180 Deg on Wahoo lures. A lot of guys run them 180 deg for everything. You can buy tandem rigs premade, or make your own.
Many of the Kona guys run single stiff hook rigs, where a larger size hook is held in position by heat shrink up the line. Then a rubber plug is inserted in the back of the lure head that the tube fits snugly into. This holds the hook in a downwards position with respect to how the lure runs, and the lure will still travel freely up the leader after hook up.
Google it.
Good bait you have there.
John
Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 08, 2017, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 08, 2017, 09:25:50 AM
What size hooks go on a black bart 11in 295
I would run 12/0 mustard trolling hook in front, and 11/0 in back. I like tandem hooks rigged with heavy braided cable, and heat shrink to hold them in the desired position. I like them offset 90 deg on marlin baits, and 180 Deg on Wahoo lures. A lot of guys run them 180 deg for everything. You can buy tandem rigs premade, or make your own.
Many of the Kona guys run single stiff hook rigs, where a larger size hook is held in position by heat shrink up the line. Then a rubber plug is inserted in the back of the lure head that the tube fits snugly into. This holds the hook in a downwards position with respect to how the lure runs, and the lure will still travel freely up the leader after hook up.
Google it.
Good bait you have there.
John
thank you for your support man ;D all my rigs are in the mail now :D
Marlo waiting for them to stock bigger trout ;D
Trout like cold weather and blue herons like trout :-[
I went by Marlos he was not home,,,,so I did some hillbilly fishing from the pier,,,but im going to get him out of the house soon ;D
Worked 10 been up 36 with 5hrs sleep,,,,but the shark tank travels ;D
Where are you headed too?...good luck!
I hope they made you put that baby in a carry on.
Well,,, I was wearing some captain wings,,,,I pulled out all the tricks and all my fishing gear got here,,,,and I don't know why thay let a hillbilly like me in a place like this :D
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 14, 2017, 10:23:48 PM
Where are you headed too?...good luck!
I hope they made you put that baby in a carry on.
yes uncle sal,,,,,it's safe ;D in Costa Rica
Good Luck Benni!
Be Safe.
Quote from: Benni3 on December 14, 2017, 10:30:30 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 14, 2017, 10:23:48 PM
Where are you headed too?...good luck!
I hope they made you put that baby in a carry on.
yes uncle sal,,,,,it's safe ;D in Costa Rica
Niiice!!! ;)
Nice!
Benni,
Good luck on your adventure!
I recommend running you Black Bart Puert Rican prowler on the long corner, or short rigger position, since it has a cupped/jetted head. The short rigger in calmer seas, long corner if there is some good chop. It will smoke, dive, and have a medium/wide swimming action. Run a small straight running bait off of the long center, your biggest loudest bait on the short corner. Hopefully you find some blacks.
John
Pura Vida.
Well no luck today from the la playa and now thay say venous snakes come out at night,,,,I have run in that before,,,,but I had Franken co. Moon shine to help out ,,,let just roll the dice ;D
Benny, there's a slough about a half mile to the left (east) of the hotel at the base of a cliff. If the slough is dumping water into the surf it could be a good spot for snook. Never been there but fished similar places in El Salvador.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on December 16, 2017, 07:52:38 AM
Benny, there's a slough about a half mile to the left (east) of the hotel at the base of a cliff. If the slough is dumping water into the surf it could be a good spot for snook. Never been there but fished similar places in El Salvador.
-steve
thanks man,,,,no snakes last night,,,all I got today is 1 bait fish inshore,,,,been trying for snook with popers and spoons no luck ;D
Oh.... never mind. I thought you were hoofing it and didn't realize you had the nice boat.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on December 17, 2017, 07:30:04 AM
Oh.... never mind. I thought you were hoofing it and didn't realize you had the nice boat.
-steve
yes been hoofing it too and thrown everything at the fish ,,,no luck ,,,,,but that's ok the landscape nice ;D
Don't feed the wildlife here it's dangerous :D
Saw a big hammer head but no shark today
But got 5 mahi mahi ,,,,lots of fun ;D
Capitan did good job
Both captain really liked uncle sal's work on the reels and both mates took to the 9/0 thay really like it alot
My girlfriend had a hard time with this one,,,the fish took off in front of the boat and the captain had to go in a circle all the way around :D
Great Catch, Bennie.....and the fish are nice, too !
Nice Going Benni! ;)
Looks like you and your girlfriend are having a great time...very nice ;)
If you used the "SHARK TANK" on those Dodos, I bet you never got it out of first gear ;D
great fish and trip amigo Bennie
Thanks guys for your support,,,and I'm still trying to get a snook for steve,,,I think saw one this morning it was 2ft from the rocks going 5mph?
I think I'd take mahi over snook any day. But, there are some big snook on that coast.
-steve
Ok so yesterday thay had a race to see which turtle gets to the water first,,,,,but you could not bet on them,,,no numbers on them? lol :D
I once saw a group put on a show for the press by releasing some hatchlings. They were probably loggerheads but can't remember for sure. Anyway, it was a much smaller group of about a dozen or so people and by the time the first hatchling reached the water they had attracted a flock of seagulls that started grabbing them. The turtle crew were running around trying to shoo the birds off but the turtles had spread out and some were being grabbed out of the surf. Then the reporters started helping to shoo the seagulls and the photographers kept on taking pictures and video as everyone else ran around, in and out of the water, waving and yelling. It got sort of comical by the end.
-steve
I did the turtle release with my granddaughters. We all had a ball. The release was timed for when sea gulls are quiet. Dominick
Looks and sounds like y'all are having a great time.
Them Mahi sure are pretty and tasty too.
G'luck on getting into some more fish, for sure a nice Snook too.
Now I gotta ask... "What's up with the Che t-shirt?"
Yes,,,,the turtles where very cool ;D got back today 3:00am had to go back to work at 5:00am
Quote from: ChileRelleno on December 20, 2017, 10:07:32 PM
Looks and sounds like y'all are having a great time.
Them Mahi sure are pretty and tasty too.
G'luck on getting into some more fish, for sure a nice Snook too.
Now I gotta ask... "What's up with the Che t-shirt?"
thanks man,,,yes mahi very good,,,and the t-shirt got at a gas station for $5.00 one time when I ran out of shirts,,,lol not much time to pack ;D
I C Ceviche 8) Yum!
I'm glad you're home safe. Going back to work within two hours of getting back...you're nuts! :)
That was a nice trip, thanks for taking us along. ;)
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 22, 2017, 04:04:16 AM
I'm glad you're home safe. Going back to work within two hours of getting back...you're nuts! :)
That was a nice trip, thanks for taking us along. ;)
thanks uncle sal for doing a great job on my reels the guys on the boat really liked them and it was fun to watch them cut the clicker off on the 16/0 when thay where cut it on :D "big double dogs" and after work back to trout fishing
Benni,
You are a Machine!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 23, 2017, 05:01:14 AM
Benni,
You are a Machine!
nope ;D after work yesterday I crashed and got 12hrs sleep :D
There is nothing wrong with that Brother.
I worked a 3 to 11, then two 7 to 7's, and then two 3 to 3's.
I crashed for 14 hours after the second 7 to 7.
Factory work can be a total PIA.
I know no other way.
I'm too old to start another job.
I just laugh all the way to the bank. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 23, 2017, 05:15:56 AM
There is nothing wrong with that Brother.
I worked a 3 to 11, then two 7 to 7's, and then two 3 to 3's.
I crashed for 14 hours after the second 7 to 7.
Factory work can be a total PIA.
I know no other way.
I'm too old to start another job.
I just laugh all the way to the bank. ;)
that hard work pays off and your going to make your family a very nice Christmas,,,,it doesn't get any better than that my friend ;D
Fishing today with Dewayne,,,,,if the fish where bigger I could get Marlo out of the house ;D
Did a little trout fishing today with Dewayne ,,,,and this little fellow should be in hibernation,,,,and I hope everyone has the best "Christmas" ever
Got 2 today,,,but it was cold out >:(
Ok so I got Marlo to come down and he didn't get the picture of the big rainbow i got to come out and he felt so bad that he got the same trout or his bother :D
Got some rainbows today and it was cold ;D
First day of the year,,,,temperature 18 wind chill 3 >:( wind speed up to 20mph,,,i got 1 :D
iused to be that hard core. now i just went and put on a sweater to look at your pics. ran boat ten minutes Saturday to sea-trial some new mechanicals and pulled out.
I have a 10 minute job to do on my old truck.
Change a heater hose fitting to a 90 degree one out of the water pump.
I can't make myself do it until it gets out of the teens and single digits.
I have a problem when I fix something. Once I get it done, I like to admire my work and drink a few beers.
I can't enjoy a beer at 10 degrees. ::)
Keep on Fishin' Benni!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 03, 2018, 05:36:31 PM
I have a 10 minute job to do on my old truck.
Change a heater hose fitting to a 90 degree one out of the water pump.
I can't make myself do it until it gets out of the teens and single digits.
I have a problem when I fix something. Once I get it done, I like to admire my work and drink a few beers.
I can't enjoy a beer at 10 degrees. ::)
Keep on Fishin' Benni!
seriously, we may actually be related
Quote from: thorhammer on January 03, 2018, 03:46:10 PM
iused to be that hard core. now i just went and put on a sweater to look at your pics. ran boat ten minutes Saturday to sea-trial some new mechanicals and pulled out.
not hard core :D pocket warmers,,,,,can't wait to see some of those nice fish you catch,,,the weather got to break sometime ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 03, 2018, 05:36:31 PM
I have a 10 minute job to do on my old truck.
Change a heater hose fitting to a 90 degree one out of the water pump.
I can't make myself do it until it gets out of the teens and single digits.
I have a problem when I fix something. Once I get it done, I like to admire my work and drink a few beers.
I can't enjoy a beer at 10 degrees. ::)
Keep on Fishin' Benni!
got up this morning to go to work and the battery was dead >:( 8 mouths old it was time to replace it ::) it's always something
No luck today :D
Still no luck,,,,,I only got one bite today,,,,,but no hook :D
No luck today,,,,but it's nice to get out,,,Dewayne home tying new knots,,,so the next time somebody starts talking about aquatic insects and hacks,,,,we can start talking about knots ;) I like to use the bikini knot for fly fishing,,,lol ;D
You know no Boundaries Benni!
I use to fish like that.
I can remember ice forming at the rod tip.
Those days are gone from me now.
I did get my truck fixed today. We broke 34 degrees. I could actually go outside without wearing three layers.
I refuse to work outside when it is below freezing.
It has been like 10 degrees that past two weeks here.
I caught the flu, but this window was not going to stop me.
Freezing rain and snow in the morning.
Bring it!
I hit the river today and hooked a big trout the torque of the fish taking drag no head shake and then he hit this rock and got off in some old weeds,,,,that's ok it's still fun :D then Dewayne came down and got one ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 08, 2018, 12:07:05 AM
You know no Boundaries Benni!
I use to fish like that.
I can remember ice forming at the rod tip.
Those days are gone from me now.
I did get my truck fixed today. We broke 34 degrees. I could actually go outside without wearing three layers.
I refuse to work outside when it is below freezing.
It has been like 10 degrees that past two weeks here.
I caught the flu, but this window was not going to stop me.
Freezing rain and snow in the morning.
Bring it!
I'm glad you got your truck fixed and I'm sorry you got the flu >:( I hope you feel better man,,,,this is going to be a bad winter
So after getting skunked 4 times i got one
Nice Benni!...be careful on that ice.
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 12, 2018, 12:40:34 AM
Nice Benni!...be careful on that ice.
yes and thanks,,,,,I do slip and fall sometimes :D you really got to be careful in waders ;D
My little collection or my retirement plan ;D
Whoa...slow down there Bennie... nice collection! ;)
The behemoth should be in the back row though, its blocking my view ;D.
Sal
Nice looking retirement collection.
Nice Benni. ;)
Is that big lure hanging in front of the light switch a burglar alarm. ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 13, 2018, 01:38:56 PM
Whoa...slow down there Bennie... nice collection! ;)
The behemoth should be in the back row though, its blocking my view ;D.
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,and you did service the 3 nieces ones out of the bunch ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 13, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
Nice Benni. ;)
Is that big lure hanging in front of the light switch a burglar alarm. ;D
thanks man,,, the black bart burglar alarm :D
Thay stocked rainbows :D
Dewayne got 2 today I got skunked,,,but that's ok,,, you got to have bad days to have good days or there all just the same ;D
The last 2days after work skunked,,,where thay salted the roads and then rain,,, it washed in the river I ?
Work today said it's getting dangerous out there so you
all can go home,,,,ok I'm going fishing ;) I did fall down,,,but I didn't side into the river this time,,,,,and got 4 rainbows ;D
Dewayne wanted to go Fishing and got see Dave,,,one the best fly fisherman on the river and really nice guy and we all got some fish today ;D
Got 2 after work today and the temperature dropped like a rock
At least you got two my man.
I really enjoyed the freezing rain on the way to work this morning after chiseling the ice off my windshield.
It froze over again and I had to pull over and let the truck warm up some more.
It is only 29 years old. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 25, 2018, 02:15:56 AM
At least you got two my man.
I really enjoyed the freezing rain on the way to work this morning after chiseling the ice off my windshield.
It froze over again and I had to pull over and let the truck warm up some more.
It is only 29 years old. ;)
that's not fun my friend,,,,,,I had to put a coat of wax on my windshield and a quart of alcohol in my washer fluid before,,,,,it just helps a little bit :D
Got to more after work,,,,trout stockings are very different this year,,,,
Started this thread last year because I didn't want everybody to think I was just a fruit loop,,,,no I like to fish too :D,,,today me,marlo,Dewayne and dave all meet down at the rope and the trout where biting
Nice Benni. :)
Nice plate size fish :)
Keep having fun Benni ;)
Sal
Thanks guys,,,,and today was a good day ;D
Nothing like winter fishing......inside a heated boat with the door closed waiting for a bite :D :D
Ted
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 28, 2018, 07:37:53 AM
Nothing like winter fishing......inside a heated boat with the door closed waiting for a bite :D :D
Ted
yea,,,like the one in my front yard it don't have 10yrs on the motor and my dad said it to big for the lake,,,, lol
;D
Got one big one today before it started raining ;D
That is a nice one Benni, good job!
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 29, 2018, 02:43:41 AM
That is a nice one Benni, good job!
thanks uncle sal you should get some grease in the mail to try out,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 29, 2018, 02:58:24 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 29, 2018, 02:43:41 AM
That is a nice one Benni, good job!
thanks uncle sal you should get some grease in the mail to try out,, ;D
:D :D Placed a couple of calls to the company to see who was it, I wasn't sure if I should touch it ;D. You must be one of the 17 out of the bunch.
I'll give it a shot!...thanks! ;)
Ok so it was a bad week,,,,but that's ok,,,,,it wasn't a really bad week,,,,I will blame it on the full moon :D the good news is I finely got my citation for hybrid stripper and I got a trout today
I got 4 today and Dewayne got 4 :)
Fishing machines!
Quote from: swill88 on February 04, 2018, 02:09:17 AM
Fishing machines!
Yep! that would be a good nickname for Benni ;)
this rainbow jumped out of the water 4 times :D and Dewayne got some on the fly rod ;D
Dewayne wants to go to the smith river ,,,,,that where I can get a citishion brown ;D
Got one today :D it's going to rain all day tomorrow,,,,,but we need it ;D
Got two tfo rods getting warranty work,,,,it might be time to up date my trout rod and reel,,,maybe a black hole Suzuki 10ft 7.9oz or a jigging master or?,,,,reel pflueger patriarch xt or shimano Stella ? Fishing no good today ;D
Good catch.... all of them. But, catching fish may be getting too easy for you Benny. You need to tie one hand behind your back or use some ancient technology :)
-steve
Benni,
You keep talking about a citishion?
What does that mean?
I'm sure You, Marlo and Dwayne can get that done, whatever it is. ;)
Quote from: oc1 on February 08, 2018, 07:05:06 AM
Good catch.... all of them. But, catching fish may be getting too easy for you Benny. You need to tie one hand behind your back or use some ancient technology :)
-steve
thanks man,,,I did ask the game warden one time about spear fishing and yoyos ,,,nope fishing must be with a hook and line on a rod and reel in the state of va freshwater ,,,,,but the trout unlimited members use tenkara rods? :D and can't wait to see your next project steve ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 08, 2018, 07:11:24 AM
Benni,
You keep talking about a citishion?
What does that mean?
I'm sure You, Marlo and Dwayne can get that done, whatever it is. ;)
if you catch a large fish with size or weight,,,,send in the paper work on it and get a citishion,,,,,,me and Marlo are going for master angler patchs for different species
I mean no Disrepect Benni,
but I think you mean Citation.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 09, 2018, 05:18:08 AM
I mean no Disrepect Benni,
but I think you mean Citation.
yes ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on February 09, 2018, 01:01:46 AM
but the trout unlimited members use tenkara rods
Some of those tenkara rods are beautiful. Wish I had a need for one.
-steve
You guys keep on getting those citazioni ;) ;D...
Sal
Quote from: oc1 on February 09, 2018, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on February 09, 2018, 01:01:46 AM
but the trout unlimited members use tenkara rods
Some of those tenkara rods are beautiful. Wish I had a need for one.
-steve
yes it would be very difficult on bigger fish :o
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 09, 2018, 09:15:45 AM
You guys keep on getting those citazioni ;) ;D...
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,and Marlo and Dewayne said "hi" ;D
I've played with a Tenkara rod - ooh it's so old school kinda stick and string sort of thing with fly fishing thrown in - its a great feeling. In the UK a lot of waters limit the length of rod you use - kinda screws the Tenkara thing - pity :(
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on February 10, 2018, 01:50:49 AM
I've played with a Tenkara rod - ooh it's so old school kinda stick and string sort of thing with fly fishing thrown in - its a great feeling. In the UK a lot of waters limit the length of rod you use - kinda screws the Tenkara thing - pity :(
UK limits the length of rod you use :D i hope the Virginia game department don't here about that one,,,,will have that too ;D
Rivers flooded,,,went to caverns cove no luck :)
No luck,,,,,but sometimes when the waters up thay hang next to the bank :)
Got 3 rainbows 1 smallmouth,,,,it's to early for him and Dewayne will be out for two months :(
Got 5 this morning,,,,and Dewayne going to be the come back kid
Cool Benni! keep on catching ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/eUDZdhQ.png?1)
What type of rod is that? appears to be perfect for those with that soft tip, but that 706 might be overkill. :)
I got to look for a 430SS for you. :)
Bail spring went out in the pflueger patriarch and the screw broke off :( so I grabbed the 430ss and i had to call Scott's for a part 39 :) the rods are 9ft tfo sea runners mh good for fish under 10lb,,,, the 706 is good for strippers,cats,carps,,,, i hope your doing good uncle sal ;D and not working out in this weather
How big was that fish that bent the spool shaft? or maybe you slipped and hit the spool? ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 18, 2018, 03:42:09 AM
How big was that fish that bent the spool shaft? or maybe you slipped and hit the spool? ;D
I got it at a yard sale last summer like that and a 4400 :)
Skunked at the cove yesterday,,,,but got 4 after work today and thanks to "Lee" now i run the line through the eye 3 times or so,,,it has made a big difference,,,,thanks Lee ;D
Got 3 rainbows and 1 redeye today ,,,,I don't use the Springer knot with 8lb,,,I use the improved clinch knot :D
Skunked at the cove yesterday,,,,,today got 1 small cat :D
Thay stocked trout today and Marlo got a citishion size brook :D and I got the right screw to fix my pflueger ;D
I need to talk to Marlo and ask to stop making my buddy look bad on here ;D. Well at last you can fix that reel now ;)
I got 8 today and Marlo got 1 and boozer got a big brook and Austin got a big rainbow :D
Marlo got trout all day long,,,,, I got 12 after work and austin got the big one today :D
Yesterday Austin told me that he stop at Wal-Mart to get some hooks and somebody stole his two rods out of the back of his truck >:( not good :(
Man, that Sucks! >:(
I'm sure it is on Camera.
That's a shame for Austin, I do that as well when I stop at Wal-Mart. I'm glad I've been lucky so far, or I would be in jail by now ::).
What a lowlife...
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 01, 2018, 06:05:08 PM
That's a shame for Austin, I do that as well when I stop at Wal-Mart. I'm glad I've been lucky so far, or I would be in jail by now ::).
What a lowlife...
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 01, 2018, 05:33:00 PM
Man, that Sucks! >:(
I'm sure it is on Camera.
yes the bad part is Austin is one of the good guys
Work sent me to Virginia beach today,,,,, but no time to fish and the guy at the pier said the stripers are here now? ::)
Got a new trout rod today 10ft susuki,,,,but from rod seat to tip it's the same length as the 9ft tfo sea runner just has a longer split-grip handle,,,,,so I had to try it out and got 7 today,,,,, not very good hook set on brooks thay just bounced off most the time,,,,but this is a amazing rod like a g.loomis you can feel the everything and he's not going to kick the hook with head shake :D
wow nice rod amigo Benni, you just got you a nice toy, by the way, what reel is that one?
can I ask how do you cast a trout lure with a 10ft 2oz rod?
One thing 'bout life on a smaller island is the low crime rate. Most local people here drive P/ups and don't seem to worry about leavin a nice 13ft. Ulua rod n' reel in the back, even all night. We never lock our house or car doors('cept the car get's locked in big parking lots,like Wallmart, etc.). And it's less stressful like that, as in:"Aw man, I locked myself outta the house! "Where's my keys!"
However when gone for a month, at our 1st house in a more vulnerable location, they ripped up our new copper plumbing. Addicts!
Quote from: steelfish on March 04, 2018, 01:16:20 AM
wow nice rod amigo Benni, you just got you a nice toy, by the way, what reel is that one?
can I ask how do you cast a trout lure with a 10ft 2oz rod?
the tfo 9ft mh and the Suzuki 10ft same size ,,,,tfo weight 7.7oz susuki 7.9oz the susuki has a soft tip that makes it better to cast longer,,,,,casting all the way across the river and side drifting when you get a bite it's a lot of slack to set the hook,,,,the reel is a pflueger patriarch 35 7.6oz and thanks steelfish ;D
Got out at day break didn't get a bite until 2:00,,,,then lost count after 12 and everybody came down :D even Dewayne,,,, I hope his back gets better soon so he can do some fishing ;D
Had three molars pulled today :-\ and got 4 Brooks ;) and boozer got a big brook today ;D
Last year I had the game warden called on me 8 times Salem police twice,,,,but I was all in the good no problems,,,,last night it was my turn,,,,, me and Marlo was fishing and time was up,,,,,but three guy stated with trout lines >:( poachers and boozer came down and got there license plate numbers don't know if thay got them yet ;D
That big one is a beautiful fish. I electrofished hundreds for MNDNR and trout unlimited, as part of a lake run (splake) study and don't think we ever got one that nice. What was the length?
John
Quote from: Benni3 on March 03, 2018, 01:42:37 AM
Got a new trout rod today 10ft susuki,,,,but from rod seat to tip it's the same length as the 9ft tfo sea runner just has a longer split-grip handle,,,,,so I had to try it out and got 7 today,,,,, not very good hook set on brooks thay just bounced off most the time,,,,but this is a amazing rod like a g.loomis you can feel the everything and he's not going to kick the hook with head shake :D
Glad you like the rod.
We are at Fred Hall Show in Long Beach. If you like to check the 9'6" and 10' Black Hole Suzuki rods, come to the Black Hole USA booth ( #1313) at Long Beach Fred Hall Show.
The retail price is only $195 for the 9'6" and $215 for the 10'. Besides, you get 10 percent discount for show special.
Quote from: Tightlines666 on March 07, 2018, 04:15:03 AM
That big one is a beautiful fish. I electrofished hundreds for MNDNR and trout unlimited, as part of a lake run (splake) study and don't think we ever got one that nice. What was the length?
John
thanks,,,,and there's one nice guy in tu that pays to stock the c&r with big trout,,,,this is the biggest I got
Quote from: ksong on March 07, 2018, 02:47:25 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 03, 2018, 01:42:37 AM
Got a new trout rod today 10ft susuki,,,,but from rod seat to tip it's the same length as the 9ft tfo sea runner just has a longer split-grip handle,,,,,so I had to try it out and got 7 today,,,,, not very good hook set on brooks thay just bounced off most the time,,,,but this is a amazing rod like a g.loomis you can feel the everything and he's not going to kick the hook with head shake :D
Glad you like the rod.
We are at Fred Hall Show in Long Beach. If you like to check the 9'6" and 10' Black Hole Suzuki rods, come to the Black Hole USA booth ( #1313) at Long Beach Fred Hall Show.
The retail price is only $195 for the 9'6" and $215 for the 10'. Besides, you get 10 percent discount for show special.
thanks for your help,,,I'm in Virginia :D,,,but if you see evike there tell him "benny" said,,,hi!!! And you and alan should go test out some of those rods ;D
Got 2 today after work,,, ;D
Got 2 today and missed about a 5lb rainbow,,,,pulled the hook :D but that's ok it's was still fun ;D
Benni, that trout fishing looks great, what part of the country are you in ?
Quote from: Carl L on March 09, 2018, 01:23:28 AM
Benni, that trout fishing looks great, what part of the country are you in ?
I'm in salem Virginia,,,,45min from Virginia tech :)
Benni, I admire you, my friend. You go and fish when I would sit at home and tie flies in front of the fire :). And you catch fish while I just think about it - thank you for that ride :)
But, at nearly 70, my joints groan (or is that joints creek ;D) and everything else aches. I just enjoy my fishing with the sun on my back, or front or where ever, as long as it's warm.
Thank you for your fishiing calender :)
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on March 09, 2018, 01:39:58 AM
Benni, I admire you, my friend. You go and fish when I would sit at home and tie flies in front of the fire :). And you catch fish while I just think about it - thank you for that ride :)
But, at nearly 70, my joints groan (or is that joints creek ;D) and everything else aches. I just enjoy my fishing with the sun on my back, or front or where ever, as long as it's warm.
Thank you for your fishiing calender :)
thanks man,,,and you keep doing what your doing,,,,like to see some of those flys :) I wish I was in Florida ;D
Got 4 after work,,,,,, Dewayne, boozer and mike came down today to hangout and my new trout reel came in pflueger patriarch 30 xt 6.2oz ;D
Got 9 today and Marlo got 6,,,,and the black hole rod turns out to be a fantastic on trout ;D
Dewayne sent me some photos of today,,,can't wait for his back to get better so he can fish again :)
I was watching mike fly fish good guy,,,,then I but a gamgotzu hook on the back of a shad rap with some flash and it worked ;D
Got 6 today 1 nice one,,,,and boozer came down and got a nice one ;D
Jeez that looks cold man! Are you that desperate for food? I can send you a food parcel - it may take a while ;D ;D ;D
I'm sure Benni has food at Home.
The Guy was just born to Fish, no matter the conditions.
I gave up freshwater fishing, so I could go to Florida a few times a year.
Where it is warm and I'm not freezing my butt off. ;)
I used to be like him, but that was a long time ago.
I feel his enthusiasm and determination.
A Die Hard Fisherman!
You Go Benni! ;D
I'll turn up the Furnace Now. 8)
I used to fish when the water from the cast net would freeze on deck. That was a long time ago....
Good job, Benni !
I used to fish for an hour or so before work,the beach is a couple blocks from my office. Got out of the habit but need to start again. Thanks for the inspiration Benni
Oh wow,,,,,thanks guys for your support ;D,,,,it pushes me not to give up and it pays off big time,,,,,,no fishing today work was fun :D
Got 4 today,,,,Dewayne and boozer watches to see if I'm getting a bite :D
Got 5 today,,,,,thay stocked the "regular section" less rules,,,,but there was to many people ::) looks like thay where trying to spook the fish so i went down to the catch and "release section" and Dewayne and boozer came down :D
Got 8 today,,,,and everybody wanted to go fishing Dewayne got 1 and Marlo got 10,,,cat 0
way to go benni ;)!
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 18, 2018, 01:26:11 AM
way to go benni ;)!
thanks uncle sal,,,,got 3 ,,,,,Dewayne got over 10,,,,,his back getting better ;D
Got 4,,,this one is good striper bait size ;D
Dewayne got this picture ;D
No luck today,,,,the snow slowed everything down,,,,but Dewayne is back on the water fishing ;D
Nice Blower. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 24, 2018, 05:53:14 AM
Nice Blower. ;)
thanks man,,,,,,got 2 today and Dewayne had no luck fly fishing,,,,,,you need a white fly that looks like a snow flake :-[ that's what there feeding on ;D
Just found out that "dicks sporting goods" has a sale $12.98 any two spools of trilene xt line,,,,I got 20lb 3000yrds ::)
Got 7 nothing big,,,,Dewayne came down to hang out,,,,pretty good day ;D
Very nice Benni! ;)
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 25, 2018, 11:13:30 PM
Very nice Benni! ;)
thanks uncle sal,,,,got it in today rod to pair with the 1/0 $38 weight of rod 8.2 oz 10.6ft and the cat likes it ;D
Got 0,,,Marlo got 1,,,thay stocked today but the waters way up and a 1oz sinker didn't help ;D
I wanna go hang out with Benni and Marlo ;D.......they seem to fish a lot and are always smiling!
Great job Benni!!
Brett
Quote from: bhale1 on March 28, 2018, 04:23:01 AM
I wanna go hang out with Benni and Marlo ;D.......they seem to fish a lot and are always smiling!
Great job Benni!!
Brett
come down anytime,,,,,,got 1 today after work,,,Marlo got 12 and Larry stopped by to hang out,,,,,really cool guy me and Marlo love to fish with
Got 1 chub,,,,,but got to fish with Larry for a hour,,,,Larry's cool ;D
Got 10 today,,,, larry came by to see me Dewayne, boozer,my parents, mike,game wardings Shannon and matthew ;D I tryed big lures but no big ones :D
You Da Man Benni! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 01, 2018, 06:09:27 AM
You Da Man Benni! ;)
thanks man and good luck on your trip,,,,,hope you get a big fish,,,,,,,got 5 trout 1 smallmouth,,,,Dewayne got 5,,, upstream marlo got 20 gene 3
Got 2 Brooks 1 smallmouth,,,then had to go back to work :( but I was on a roll :D
Got 2,,,,Dewayne got 6 ,,,,, in 31mph winds on and off today :-\ then got the 1/0 in the mail uncle sal built for me :D much need for the cove and new river,,,,he did the 16/0,,9/0 and now the incredible 1/0 you got to love uncle sal ;D
I'm glad you like it Benni! now go get some fish! ;)
Got 3 today Dewayne 5 and this little man told me he hasn't got a fish all day :-[ then reel this one in and he told me it's alot of fun catching fish on this pole,,,,,,ya it is ain't it and Dewayne started laughing ;D
Got 6,,,,Dewayne 6,,,,boozer 4,,,it was cold and raining but the fish was biting
Got4,,,,Dewayne got12 and 2 Nice ones ;D
Benni3,
I hate to say this but have you ever thought about starting a new thread? I for one will never look through 39 pages of stuff to see what you are talking about.
I'm sorry if this sounds blunt to you, but maybe if you started a new thread maybe others may want to look at it ? I'm sure I would.
Take care and thanks for contributing to this web site. I'm sure I will check out your most recent posts.
Quote from: SoCalAngler on April 09, 2018, 03:42:35 AM
Benni3,
I hate to say this but have you ever thought about starting a new thread? I for one will never look through 39 pages of stuff to see what you are talking about.
I'm sorry if this sounds blunt to you, but maybe if you started a new thread maybe others may want to look at it ? I'm sure I would.
Take care and thanks for contributing to this web site. I'm sure I will check out your most recent posts.
problems with the site came up I asked if thay wanted me to erase this tread,,,,thay said no,,,and come to find out that that Dewayne, Marlo,Larry friends and family come here to look at the photos and I like to look at others peoples reports on other sites sometimes it helps,,,but I really like the members here and I hope we get more good reports this year ;D
I look at every update and hope you keep it up. Why would the number of pages matter?
-steve
You keep those report coming Benni, you're not bothering anyone and I personally see no harm in you having that many pages.
The Tank has 36 pages 527 replies and 158.980 views and no one complained. ;)
It's all good buddy.
Sal
Benni rock on ;D
Thanks guys for your support,,,,thay stocked trout today,,,,but I had to work 8am to 3:30am :D
Got more than me and Marlo can count,,,,and Marlo got the big one of the day ;D
I don't say much but check your posts all the time. You guys are fishing warriors, ins't much that'll keep you from wetting a line. Thanks for the entertainment.
Quote from: Swami805 on April 11, 2018, 01:54:33 AM
I don't say much but check your posts all the time. You guys are fishing warriors, ins't much that'll keep you from wetting a line. Thanks for the entertainment.
thanks man,,,,we're just waiting for the weather to break and then me and Marlo are going to target other fish,,,,,sunfish,redeye,carp,cats,muskie ;D
Keep 'em rollin hoss. Yer takin some great pictures. My once a week-fishin-self can live more, through the adventures of others, such as you guys. In younger days, I used to go freshwater fishin alla time when I lived in Oregon/Idaho/Wyoming.
Thanks gfish,,,,got 1 carp today and 1 bluegill yesterday,,,,Dewayne said the river was packed,,,,I knew it would look like d-day except everybody had fishing poles,,,,so I went to the cove 17mph winds was a little rough ;D
Dewayne said it's my turn to catch a carp,,,I'm just holding it up so he can get a photo ;D
And it was a blast 3lb line on a size 20 pheasant tail ;D
Nice! Carp will grab flies.
Early 90's, DeSmet Reservior, WY, flyfishin with a maribou streamer on the dam. "Got a big 'un!" Great fight ensued, drag screamin as he made some long runs, and soon I got a crowd around watchin, givin me the usual advice, all of 'em thinkin what I was: onea those famous giant DeSmet Res. Rainbows! 10 min. latter, I land a pretty-silvery lookin, maybe 5lb. carp. Everyone leaves without sayin nothin. I's lovin it! Released that healthy fish with lots a care. Sorry no pics. Can't forget that one though...
Quote from: Gfish on April 15, 2018, 06:10:35 PM
Nice! Carp will grab flies.
Early 90's, DeSmet Reservior, WY, flyfishin with a maribou streamer on the dam. "Got a big 'un!" Great fight ensued, drag screamin as he made some long runs, and soon I got a crowd around watchin, givin me the usual advice, all of 'em thinkin what I was: onea those famous giant DeSmet Res. Rainbows! 10 min. latter I land a pretty-silvery lookin, maybe 5lb. carp. Everyone leaves without sayin nothin. I's lovin it! Released that healthy fish with lots a care. Sorry no pics. Can't forget that one though...
that sounds like a fun time and good job landing him,,,,it was 80 Saturday,,,,today went to the cove had 1 bite but the wind got up to 30mph and blowing snow :D
Nice Benni!
Keepem' coming brother.
If you follow any post, you don't have to look at 39 pages.
Just the last one. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 19, 2018, 04:31:02 AM
Nice Benni!
Keepem' coming brother.
If you follow any post, you don't have to look at 39 pages.
Just the last one. ;)
thanks man and one day I would like to go shark fishing with you :) and yesterday I found out the 9ft okuma rod doesn't like braid so i put the 1/0 on a quantum cabo rated for 12lb to 25lb line ,,,it's ready to go,,,,,thanks uncle sal for the great job on the 1/0 ;D
my mom,,dad,,,girlfriend and gene came down to the river to see me,,,if I hook a fish i let gene reel it in ;D
Nice looking fish.
The Family that plays together, stays together Benni.
Nice Job Bro. ;)
Hey Benni, you got the whole family around you, I'm hoping they didn't come to get you back to work ;D.
No, I already know you're a good boy :). It's nice to have family support ...keep doing it! ;)
Sal
No luck at the cove Saturday,,,bad luck Sunday went to claytor lake ??? but the 1/0 Reel worked fabulous :D and the fly fishing was good today ;D
Gotta ask what you fish for in Claytor Lake with that heavy gear?
Quote from: Swami805 on April 24, 2018, 05:01:08 AM
Gotta ask what you fish for in Claytor Lake with that heavy gear?
good question :D,,,,,don't really need that big of gear for 30lb+ stripers it's just fun,,,,but state record blue cat is 143lb muskie 45lb and my dad thinks there's bigger ones in clator lake and some day im going to target them ;D
Benni,
Go get the gig ones 😁.....and Dad is always right!!! So keep that big set-up handy..... We always said, " It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"......post some more pics when you get the big one🐟😁!!!
Brett
Quote from: bhale1 on April 25, 2018, 03:20:33 AM
Benni,
Go get the gig ones 😁.....and Dad is always right!!! So keep that big set-up handy..... We always said, " It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"......post some more pics when you get the big one🐟😁!!!
Brett
thanks man :),,,,the truth is my grandpa got a smallmouth twice as big as this one and my dad got a striper alot bigger than this one alot :D so thanks to uncle sal i have no worries if I hook one ;D
You're loaded for bear that's for sure, hope you hang one to put it to the test.
Quote from: Swami805 on April 25, 2018, 05:06:52 AM
You're loaded for bear that's for sure, hope you hang one to put it to the test.
thanks and good luck on you next fishing trip ;D river is flooded so we went to the cove,,,no bites but nice to get out and Marlo got award at work only two people got that for last year's work performance,,,good job Marlo ;D
Congratulations Marlo!
You are the Man! ;)
Congratulations to Marlo ! Veterans everywhere appreciate your dedication !
Congratulations to Marlo and thanks for all you do. Living the dream Benni living the dream!
Marlo said thanks guys ":D" me and Marlo went to the cove and I got one hybrid
Fished ocean view pier got 1 in 5mins used it for bait,,,but nothing else was going on ;D
What kinda fish is in the last photo?
Quote from: Gfish on April 29, 2018, 05:11:55 PM
What kinda fish is in the last photo?
croaker,, :)Me and Dewayne hit Greenhill ,,,,,I got 1 rainbow ;D
You go Benni, oh, and Dewayne... you guys know your rainbows ;)
Unless someone is holding out on us I think Benni and Gary are catching more fish than the rest of us combined. I did catch two lil channel cats while cleaning the boat :) first fishing since November. Ridiculous.
Benni, great work and keep it coming....great to see the mix you have access to...trout, stripers, smallies, cats, LMB...I'm a ways downstream from you at Buggs Island. Send me a big smallie down the river!
Quote from: Alto Mare on April 30, 2018, 12:03:06 AM
You go Benni, oh, and Dewayne... you guys know your rainbows ;)
thanks uncle sal,,,,hope everything going great ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on April 30, 2018, 01:58:34 PM
Unless someone is holding out on us I think Benni and Gary are catching more fish than the rest of us combined. I did catch two lil channel cats while cleaning the boat :) first fishing since November. Ridiculous.
Benni, great work and keep it coming....great to see the mix you have access to...trout, stripers, smallies, cats, LMB...I'm a ways downstream from you at Buggs Island. Send me a big smallie down the river!
thanks man,,,,sometimes I go down Buggs island way"work I don't get to fish" ,,,,thay get the big cats down there and I like Gary he all ways knows where the fish are and "gets them" ;D
Marlo got the big one today,,,,but was kind of disappointed :-[,,,because he has been trying to get this rainbow for the last month here and he thought he had it,,,but he still got a nice one ;D
Great Job Marlo! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 02, 2018, 04:10:22 AM
Great Job Marlo! ;)
thanks man,,,very late start only 20mins to fish got 1 ,,,,,,,the 20/0 senator is that to catch megalodon,sea serpent,krakon or orcas ;D
Got 4 today,,,and Dewayne and Larry was on the river catching trout ;D
The weather getting better and Me and Dewayne had a good day fishing ,,,, ;D
Got 3 today at the cove,,,it closes at 9:30 just when thay get started >:(,,,,,but got to test the black hole rod out on bigger fish and it did great ;D
Keep posting please.... inspired!
I know where the road trip is going next year!
Quote from: swill88 on May 09, 2018, 03:31:44 AM
Keep posting please.... inspired!
I know where the road trip is going next year!
thanks man,,,,all the members here inspire me,,,like Lou and Ted's reels this week"""wow!!!"" :o thay look great ,,,,,,,,,today I got 2 and Marlo got the skunk off with this very nice hybrid ;D
Thanks Benni, Those are some fat ones. Are those what the call Vipers?
Quote from: Swami805 on May 10, 2018, 03:41:59 AM
Thanks Benni, Those are some fat ones. Are those what the call Vipers?
we call them hybrids :D,,,,,, striper and white bass mix,,gmo,,dna,,not sure what thay did,,,but thay made a pretty mean fighting Frankenstein little fish and when me and Marlo hook one we don't know what it is a hybird,,big cat,,carp or real striper? ;D
Got 3 today,,,,the black hole rod did good on the carp,,,,,,but the little hybrids fight harder and take more drag ;D
Kayak little at the cove,,,,got a small cat then got Marlo,,,,the storm didn't hit us,,,but neither did the fish
Then when it was time to go one started taking line,,,,i said get it Marlo :D ya Marlo really likes the rod to ;D
I love checking in on your thread Bennie. Good Stuff ! ... Jeff
Beautiful fish, those hybirds. If I'm not mistaken, Stripers & white bass are in the temperate bass family and the same genus---"Marone" 'er somethin like that. Which'ed mean they can be cross-bred, but the hybird offspring would be sterile.
No luck for me today,,,, but Dewayne had a really great day on the trout,,,, I want him to catch a hybrid on a fly reel,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on May 13, 2018, 06:47:58 AM
I love checking in on your thread Bennie. Good Stuff ! ... Jeff
thanks man :D
Quote from: Gfish on May 14, 2018, 01:24:51 AM
Beautiful fish, those hybirds. If I'm not mistaken, Stripers & white bass are in the temperate bass family and the same genus---"Marone" 'er somethin like that. Which'ed mean they can be cross-bred, but the hybird offspring would be sterile.
maybe that's why there so mad :D the cove has a aeration system and very clean water,,,thay put up a great fight ;D
Fishery managers love wipers. They are inexpensive to produce, grow quickly, are great sport fish and they do not over-populate. The stocking density can be adjusted to keep the pond in balance. But, unlike largemouth, they don't do very well if the only forage is blue gill. They control crappie over-population though and create better fishing for large crappie. If the pond has shad or shiners the wipers will really take off. With aeration they grow even faster. With aeration you can also use a pellet feeder and not worry about low oxygen.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on May 14, 2018, 09:39:44 AM
Fishery managers love wipers. They are inexpensive to produce, grow quickly, are great sport fish and they do not over-populate. The stocking density can be adjusted to keep the pond in balance. But, unlike largemouth, they don't do very well if the only forage is blue gill. They control crappie over-population though and create better fishing for large crappie. If the pond has shad or shiners the wipers will really take off. With aeration they grow even faster. With aeration you can also use a pellet feeder and not worry about low oxygen.
-steve
sensei,,,, :)can't wait for your next fishing report love the cool fishing gear you use,,,,,got 1 today on the 1/0 uncle sal built,,, did great!!!but now I know why thay call them wipers ;D
Those are all nice ones Benny. Three years old maybe? You sure have the spots.
-steve
You go Benni...keep making memories ;).
Sal
Only fish I know of that may have the same level of fight as a wiper around here would be a Missourri River Carp.
River carp river fish in general are much noticeably better scrapped than the same caught from a Lake.
I love catching Wipers. They are very aggressive fish... Jeff
I got 1 marlo 3,,,We got a flash strom,,,had to talk Marlo in to going :D
Very nice...
Ya he was glad
Quote from: oc1 on May 15, 2018, 07:59:55 AM
Those are all nice ones Benny. Three years old maybe? You sure have the spots.
-steve
thanks :D,,,,I'm not sure these fish are more round like footballs,,,thay did stock stripers here year's ago and there's some still in here I seen a big one break last year ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 15, 2018, 10:17:11 AM
You go Benni...keep making memories ;).
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,,I got to ride the good luck out as long as I can ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on May 15, 2018, 01:19:30 PM
Only fish I know of that may have the same level of fight as a wiper around here would be a Missourri River Carp.
River carp river fish in general are much noticeably better scrapped than the same caught from a Lake.
I love catching Wipers. They are very aggressive fish... Jeff
yes this carp almost spooled me ;D
hard rain showers on and off today late start,,,,,but got 1 more on the 1/0 thanks uncle sal ;D
No fishing today,,,, cooking a little hybrid and happily waiting for the 20/0 kit to come in ;D
Do you eat the carp too Benny? I took one about that size home for dinner once. It came out of a brackish water impoundment. The first meal was disgusting and taste like mud. Then we tried marinating it and then blackening it. Taste like spicy mud. I hear they taste fine from some areas.
-steve
Steve, there not a bad fish to eat if caught from goid water.
I've found your assumption to be correct in a lot of cases.
Love that Shot Benni!
Your Girlfriend is going to kick your butt!!! :D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 18, 2018, 07:38:37 PM
Love that Shot Benni!
Your Girlfriend is going to kick your butt!!! :D
this guy is fearless !!
but soon, he's going to be toothless
Got 1 today Marlo got 2,,,we do so much better with the gamakatsu hooks and today all we had was eagle claw,,,when you cut the hook off,,does it really rust out quickly :-[
Quote from: oc1 on May 18, 2018, 07:17:12 AM
Do you eat the carp too Benny? I took one about that size home for dinner once. It came out of a brackish water impoundment. The first meal was disgusting and taste like mud. Then we tried marinating it and then blackening it. Taste like spicy mud. I hear they taste fine from some areas.
-steve
the only reason why I cooked this hybrid is he didn't make it :o but it was great,,,,never had carp but I herd that you cut the mud vein out and cook it in butter :D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 18, 2018, 07:38:37 PM
Love that Shot Benni!
Your Girlfriend is going to kick your butt!!! :D
ya I love beth been with her 17years,,,,she the best ;D
As long as you are Happy Bro.
Nothing else matters. ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on May 19, 2018, 02:34:02 AM
... all we had was eagle claw,,,when you cut the hook off,,does it really rust out quickly :-[
Yes, it does there have been studies done on this... Jeff
Got 1 and a1/4 and Marlo got a nice 1 then boozer came by to watch us fish that was nice of him ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on May 19, 2018, 11:10:29 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on May 19, 2018, 02:34:02 AM
... all we had was eagle claw,,,when you cut the hook off,,does it really rust out quickly :-[
Yes, it does there have been studies done on this... Jeff
thanks man,,,,didn't know if it was just a myth of folklore,,,but we got the best members here to answer any question ;D
I got 1 today Marlo got 1,,,,,but it was really difficult somebody was in the spot we fish,,,, so we moved 5 times,,,,but we got 2 today ;D
We had to fish a different spot,,,got 2 cats and Marlo got to see a old friend from the va ;D
Looking Good Guys!
Benni, I mean this with the utmost respect.
What is up with those peter pan shorts? :D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 23, 2018, 04:25:22 AM
Looking Good Guys!
Benni, I mean this with the utmost respect.
What is up with those peter pan shorts? :D
ya I was going for castaway,,,,but thay do look Peter pan :D but I don't look like that bass pro with a new bass boat with a mercury on the back that my dad was towing back to the dock ;D now that looked funny ;D
Today I was on the other end of the hook again ;D
No Thank You! :o
You have a Dangerous Job Benni.
Now I know why you fish so much. ;)
That's a very Cool job to have... Jeff
Hard to tell from the picture but are you working from a man basket on a crane? Nice view from up there I bet.
Keep those fish pictures coming. You and Marlo live the life
I was going to comment on the shorts too but thought I'd give you a pass. Might help you look if you use a knotted piece of rope for a belt, a la jethro bodine
Got 1 today,,,,it's good to fish where the birds are at ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on May 25, 2018, 02:02:29 PM
Hard to tell from the picture but are you working from a man basket on a crane? Nice view from up there I bet.
Keep those fish pictures coming. You and Marlo live the life
I was going to comment on the shorts too but thought I'd give you a pass. Might help you look if you use a knotted piece of rope for a belt, a la jethro bodine
yes I was in a basket and but on top of a silo then I had to climb up the conveyor to hook the winch up to pull the belt off :D osha msha :-[ I'm just glad thay didn't show up ;D
Always hated the man basket,putting my faith in the crane operator. The few times when a 75' bucket couldn't reach. Thankfully I'm old enough that they put me out to pasture. Whatever they pay you you're earning every penny.
Stay safe amigo, those OSHA rules are there for a reason.
Nice fish, you and Marlo are quite a team.
Those shorts are just fine as long as some one else is wearing them ;D
Rigged up for trout today
Looks like an alligator gar rigging to me.
-steve
Quote from: Swami805 on May 26, 2018, 02:04:32 PM
Always hated the man basket,putting my faith in the crane operator. The few times when a 75' bucket couldn't reach. Thankfully I'm old enough that they put me out to pasture. Whatever they pay you you're earning every penny.
Stay safe amigo, those OSHA rules are there for a reason.
Nice fish, you and Marlo are quite a team.
X2, laws enforced by organizations like OSHA, sometimes come after something (or a series of somethings) bad happens. Hope they aren't wantin you to skirt around the safety rules. In a way, OSHA inspections are your tax dollars at work for you.
A boss say to me several years/jobs ago: " to get it all done you're gonna have break some safety rules. If you go by the book and don't get all done, I'll come down on you, mabey fire you. If the company safety inspector catches you, you're on your own". A great mentor this boss, and my all time favorite guy----NOT!
Power bait ;D
Got 4 today and got to fish with Larry and Dewayne ;D
Got 2 cats and Marlo got 1 hybrid,,,,,went the cove this morning but a storm came up with about 20mph winds,,,,,it was time to pick Marlo up anyway ;D
Got 2 today Marlo got 1,,,,but it was the first cat he has got in a long time ;D
you guys really are awesome!
Benni and his Crew are the true meaning of fishing.
From Costa Rica to Virginia, Marlo, Dewyane ,Boozer, Larry and all his Comrades get it done. ;)
Benni, I need to come down and hang with you guys one day.
Keep enjoying it.
Sal
Alan,,daron,,uncle sal,,, had to drive to Hendrick wv,,,and work all day :-[,,,but when I read this :),,,,it made my day :D """thanks""" ;D
Going Virginia beach the 1st and 2st,,,, if somebody wants to go fishing let me no,,,, I'm trying to charter a boat ;D
Just hit Virginia beach and found some money in my pocket :D,,,don't know if I'm in the right place at the right time,,,I think there feeding at night ;D
Nothing big today,,,,,just croakers
Charter cancelled ??? "ruff sea" and the cobia and red drum are there thick ;D
My girlfriends birthday went to Virginia beach,,,,got back to work ??? Thay sent me right back there,,,so I stopped by princess ane distributing co and got this rod for $50 and the rollers spin like new,,,,thay also have a 12/0 if anybody interested ;D
Did you get that Rod because it says "We Three" You, Dewayne and Marlo?
The Three Amigos!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 08, 2018, 03:47:34 AM
Did you get that Rod because it says "We Three" You, Dewayne and Marlo?
The Three Amigos!
I like that :D,,,, i got it because it has the biggest aftco rollers on it,,,,,and it well be a good fix me up project for the 9/0 or 20/0 back up ;D
Had to go to Bristol Tennessee,,,,,stopped at cable's bargain cave,,,if you call the manger I'm sure he will mark them down even more,,,nobody going fish with this in bristol va :D if anybody wants them ;D
Gotta 14000 size Ultegra. Great casting, well designed surf fisher, but mostly plastic and not sealed.
Quote from: Gfish on June 09, 2018, 02:51:18 PM
Gotta 14000 size Ultegra. Great casting, well designed surf fisher, but mostly plastic and not sealed.
and there in Bristol va with a inch of dust on the box ;D I been working and my friends been getting the big ones,,,,that a 8lb rainbow ;D
Got 1 cat today ;D
I got 2cats1 perch and marlo 1cat and 1 hybrid and we had a blast
Marlo said Bennie your getting a bite,,,,get it Marlo get it :D and something i have found is aviation weather "us air net"what time it well rain,,wind speed direction and alot more,,,it's nice when you got whole lake to your self ;D
I Got 1 cat and Marlo got 1,,,,,,, the line was rolling off Marlo's reel,,,he set the hook and it was a monster,,,,but after 45sec fight he got into some structure down deep >:( but we will try to get this fish again ;D
Looks like great times !!
You guys are really making me miss the South!
Keep it up, I love following the adventures of Benni & company!
Thanks guys,,,,,me Marlo just kick back and joke around waiting for the big one ;D
And boozer got this today at the golden gate bridge ;D
Nice! Love seeing all these fish guys!!
Musky is at the top of my bucket list for sure!! (too bad we don't have any around here...)
Quote from: xjchad on June 15, 2018, 04:49:45 PM
Nice! Love seeing all these fish guys!!
Musky is at the top of my bucket list for sure!! (too bad we don't have any around here...)
me and marlo tried at new river many of times with no luck,,,,it was always when we bass fishing with 8lb we would hook one ;D
Got 3 small hybrids and marlo got one big one and a cat,,, ;D
Question?? are theses white cats or just channels ;D
Who cares - just keep cating 'um ;D Thanks for the ride guys :)
Got 1 cat today,,,,,,the va, state record white cat is 7.6,,,but this one looks like a channel ;D
Channel. The speckles are the give-away.
https://americanexpedition.us/learn-about-wildlife/channel-catfish-facts-information-and-photos/ (https://americanexpedition.us/learn-about-wildlife/channel-catfish-facts-information-and-photos/)
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on June 17, 2018, 05:23:54 AM
Channel. The speckles are the give-away.
https://americanexpedition.us/learn-about-wildlife/channel-catfish-facts-information-and-photos/ (https://americanexpedition.us/learn-about-wildlife/channel-catfish-facts-information-and-photos/)
-steve
thanks Steve ;D,,,,,got 2 smallmouths 2 turtles and in the throw net got a Roanoke log peach,,,,very rare and he went back very safely ;D
Never heard of a log perch and had to look that one up. Sounds like you are lucky to ever see one.
-steve
Penn has a spinfisher vi for icast,,,it more water resistant ;D
That log perch is a really cool looking fish... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 19, 2018, 09:33:49 PM
That log perch is a really cool looking fish... Jeff
Quote from: oc1 on June 18, 2018, 07:52:26 AM
Never heard of a log perch and had to look that one up. Sounds like you are lucky to ever see one.
-steve
thanks guys,,,,what I want to see again is a mud dog thay get bigger than the hellbenders,,,but nobody's seen them in years ;D
With the amount of time you spend fishing you're bound to see a mud dog one of these days. That perch is a neat looking fish. Thanks for posting.
Quote from: Benni3 on June 20, 2018, 03:09:19 AM
What I want to see again is a mud dog thay get bigger than the hellbenders,,,but nobody's seen them in years ;D
Here ya go Benni, how about a mud dog double? :D We catch these all the time on the Ohio river. 8)
Got 1 cat today,,,the but the new small stocked fish just pick off the bait before it could get down two them ;D
Quote from: mo65 on June 22, 2018, 12:46:27 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 20, 2018, 03:09:19 AM
What I want to see again is a mud dog thay get bigger than the hellbenders,,,but nobody's seen them in years ;D
Here ya go Benni, how about a mud dog double? :D We catch these all the time on the Ohio river. 8)now that's cool I have not seen those since I was a kid,,,, my dad said that thay get 4ft :-[ the old timers here say 2.5ft but when I was just in west Virginia thay said 4.5ft,,,,myth or folk lore,,,but mo's got the real thing ;D
I got 1 cat and marlo got 1 and he got another award at the veterans hospital ;D
You Go Marlo!
Congratulations. ;)
Hat's off to Marlo for the award and the work he does.
Thanks for keeping this going,you guys are machines!
Alright Marlo & Benni! Love me some Channel cats!
My wife retired from a government(county)hospital system. Good patient-care work habits were not, for the most part, the "thing" there. I gathered from her stories, that there were very few employees that could overcome that type of workplace culture to "go the extra mile". One good doctor, nurse, orderly, or CNA can make a big diffrence in the lives of people stuck inna hospitol. Keep it up Marlo!
Thanks guys,,,,Marlon is a really great friend and he helps veterans in the last time ;D
Congrats to Marlon! I have worked at military and VA hospitals and could have used more personnel like you.
Bennie, I love this never ending fishing tour... keep it going and keep posting please!
What VA does Marlo volunteer at? It is a 'good' hospital? I'm starting a list.
Thanks, Steve
Salem VA Medical Center on his award certificate.
Thanks guys,,,,,yes marlo works at the va, he cleans there rooms and sometimes he is the only visitor thay get to talk too and he really cares about the veterans ;D
Thanks to you Benni! And to Marlo. You guys are fishing heros.
While I'm rehabbing this bionic knee I'm researching the next big road trip to be combined with the big relocation search. Nuff said. This thread just cannot be hijacked. New post and new topic coming real soon.
Bennie, I would sure love to see a gps map of your fishing spots in a year. Please?
Steve
Quote from: swill88 on June 24, 2018, 08:37:45 PM
Thanks to you Benni! And to Marlo. You guys are fishing heros.
While I'm rehabbing this bionic knee I'm researching the next big road trip to be combined with the big relocation search. Nuff said. This thread just cannot be hijacked. New post and new topic coming real soon.
Bennie, I would sure love to see a gps map of your fishing spots in a year. Please?
Steve
thanks man,,,,and no problem on the spots,,, I was just on GPS satellite trying to find more ;D
It came in the mail today,,,,the"Skark Tank"will have the last of the big blocks ;D
Got 1 cat today ;D
Got Mine today too Benni. ;)
But I'm not covering the name. ::)
I can send you some fish grippers so you can stop using those big hemostats.
Keep on Catching Brother!
Pretty Cool you got the last one. #20 of 20.
I love the last paragraph of that letter...dragged down the beach by a big tiger or hammerhead, or pinned to the gunnels by a big Bluefin....AWESOME!!
I'm obviously slacking hard in my perusing of this site, cause I somehow missed out on those beasts.
Got 1 cat today and marlo got 2,,,,,1 big one but it flopped back in the water before pitcher ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 26, 2018, 04:51:01 AM
Got Mine today too Benni. ;)
But I'm not covering the name. ::)
I can send you some fish grippers so you can stop using those big hemostats.
Keep on Catching Brother!
Pretty Cool you got the last one. #20 of 20.
thanks my friend and shark hunter on your reel is just cool,,,,mine has mas pesado on it :D and yes no more hemostats on the cats,,,,but that do sting
Quote from: Benni3 on June 27, 2018, 02:54:31 AM
that do sting
There's Boga Grip and also these things:
https://www.cabelas.com/product/YAK-GEAR-FISH-GRIPS/2671254.uts?productVariantId=5368420&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04919834&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6m7uavz2wIVh8DACh1BGAxyEAQYASABEgLmyvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (https://www.cabelas.com/product/YAK-GEAR-FISH-GRIPS/2671254.uts?productVariantId=5368420&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04919834&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6m7uavz2wIVh8DACh1BGAxyEAQYASABEgLmyvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I like the plastic one. There is more surface where it grabs the flesh under their mouth and doesn't mash their lip.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on June 27, 2018, 07:45:07 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 27, 2018, 02:54:31 AM
that do sting
There's Boga Grip and also these things:
https://www.cabelas.com/product/YAK-GEAR-FISH-GRIPS/2671254.uts?productVariantId=5368420&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04919834&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6m7uavz2wIVh8DACh1BGAxyEAQYASABEgLmyvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (https://www.cabelas.com/product/YAK-GEAR-FISH-GRIPS/2671254.uts?productVariantId=5368420&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04919834&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6m7uavz2wIVh8DACh1BGAxyEAQYASABEgLmyvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I like the plastic one. There is more surface where it grabs the flesh under their mouth and doesn't mash their lip.
-steve
thanks Steve looks like that will help,,,,, :D stopped at a pawn shop today and for $35 abu vintage vxl 5000c combo,,,,dark green ;D
That Abu was a steel & should fit well into your type of fishing. I rarely fish mine any more but any reel that parts are easily accessible is a great reel to me... Jeff
Got 3 cats and found 1 bone fish on the bank ;D
Ha Ha. ;D Dominick
Those are pretty cool looking, but they really don't pull that hard.... :D
Keep em coming Benni!!
They are popular too... see them on tee shirts
thay had the commonwealth fishing tournament today and the cove stays open till 12 instead of 9:30,,,,but 10 minutes after I got this cat thay kicked us out ??? Because we weren't in the tournament and didn't have a boat :D now that's funny ;D
Got 1 small,,,largemouth today and a turtle,,,,,the cove close at 9:30,,,so I'm looking for some new places,,,like claytor lake
And i stopped by the new river but looks like someone killing all trophy carp ???
Me and marlo went to the Roanoke river tonight and caught a bunch of smallmouths and redeye ;D
1/0,,,9/0,,,,,,20/0 green light go!!!!!
It's back :D uncle sal did his magic and it looks just as good as it sounds,,,,,let the dogs bark ;D
Awesome reel Benni! 8)
Enjoy those nice weapons buddy. ;)
Sal
That Frame really amplifies the double dogs.
https://youtu.be/eeSL0pgA1-c
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 07, 2018, 02:28:40 PM
That Frame really amplifies the double dogs.
https://youtu.be/eeSL0pgA1-c
thanks mo... uncle sal and daron,,,it time for line now,,,, 300lb mono 4000yards that's more than enough to do two maybe three ,,,but the price is right $218 and the quality ;) or if i put 200lb braid on it,,,I got 1000yards,,maybe 1500yds more will do it ??? There's math involved,,,,yes Daron it sounds like a howitzer when it runs out of ammo,,,,just cool ;D
Got 1 largemouth and 3 small smallmouths and Dewayne came bye to hang out ;D
Me and Marlo got a bunch of small smallmouth today,,,and we don't know where the big ones went ;D
200lb fins braid,,, ???don't know how much it going to take,,,but math is one weeks pay ;D
Benni,
Fins is made 10 minutes from my house.
I need to visit the factory.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 11, 2018, 02:39:19 AM
Benni,
Fins is made 10 minutes from my house.
I need to visit the factory.
I emailed Dave Burch at fins,,,but no reply,,,,so I just ordered 1500yards of 200lb fins:D I hope that gets me close ;D
hollow or solid?
I'm pretty sure the Fins is solid.
I've been using this brand for a while (but not in the heavy gauges) splices well and is as cheap as chips :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ashconfish-Braided-Fishing-Line-16-Strands-Hollow-Core-Fish-Wire-1000M-20-500LB/123185428084?hash=item1cae6c7674%3Am%3Am_ict4357_WDkKYHTLFAbfA&var=423593621595
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on July 11, 2018, 08:57:39 AM
I've been using this brand for a while (but not in the heavy gauges) splices well and is as cheap as chips :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ashconfish-Braided-Fishing-Line-16-Strands-Hollow-Core-Fish-Wire-1000M-20-500LB/123185428084?hash=item1cae6c7674%3Am%3Am_ict4357_WDkKYHTLFAbfA&var=423593621595
that line looks nice, how long have you been using it?
its always good to know for more budget lines for my loaner reels
Quote from: steelfish on July 11, 2018, 06:01:18 PM
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on July 11, 2018, 08:57:39 AM
I've been using this brand for a while (but not in the heavy gauges) splices well and is as cheap as chips :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ashconfish-Braided-Fishing-Line-16-Strands-Hollow-Core-Fish-Wire-1000M-20-500LB/123185428084?hash=item1cae6c7674%3Am%3Am_ict4357_WDkKYHTLFAbfA&var=423593621595
that line looks nice, how long have you been using it?
its always good to know for more budget lines for my loaner reels
it's been on there for a year and a half,,,,,but never seen daylight it was top shot with 200lbmono and I'm going to try there 30lb on the torque 5 the power pro has to many wind knots :D gives me something to do when the fish are not biting ;D
Me and marlo went to river for carp,,,but we just got one turtle ;D
Last night the police stopped Twice to see what we where doing,,,,that's nice of them :D ,,,, but we had better luck tonight and marlo got this golden red horse sucker ;D
Great Job Guys!
I wish I could fish as much as you do and have that much fun. ;D
Oh what I'd do to have six to a dozen suckers that size every time I hit the the Big river.
That is primo flathead & big blue live bait... Jeff
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 13, 2018, 04:41:17 AM
Great Job Guys!
I wish I could fish as much as you do and have that much fun. ;D
Me too Daron!!
Everyone so happy I'm in to fishing now :D thay know where I'm at :D so I got time ;) I did get a new aerator so the minnows will swim funny ;D
Very good Benni, you keep on fishing ;).
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 14, 2018, 12:45:47 PM
Very good Benni, you keep on fishing ;).
thanks uncle sal :D,,,,,today went to the Smith river dewayne got 5 I got 0,,,,still had fun and my dad got something at a estate sale for me today and fins came in the mail ;D
2500yards of 200lb fins ;D
Ok, anything that reel wont bring to beach or boat I'm all for leaving well enough alone... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on July 15, 2018, 08:42:23 PM
Ok, anything that reel wont bring to beach or boat I'm all for leaving well enough alone... Jeff
ya putting line on this reel was hard enough ;D we went to the cove and marlo got 1 cat I got 2 and 1 rattle snake with car,,,I did swerve to miss him but to late :o
Marlo got his citations in the mail today 😀 ,,,,thay have a lot of tails to walk on around the cove and I tell people to watch out for snakes ??? Snakes what snakes I have never seen a snake,,,,,ok :D
Too bad about the snake. They have their place.
The Department has their dates wrong. The big hybrid was on June 15th and the big trout on April 10th.
Good going there guys.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on July 17, 2018, 07:10:08 AM
Too bad about the snake. They have their place.
The Department has their dates wrong. The big hybrid was on June 15th and the big trout on April 10th.
Good going there guys.
-steve
thanks for noticing on marlo's dates there always problems;),,,yep,,,still haven't gotten my largemouth yet,,,,,the only places I see rattle snakes around here is lost mountain and the James river ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on July 15, 2018, 03:46:29 AM
2500yards of 200lb fins ;D
if no much luck on fishing the 9/0 with 2500yds of 200lb you can always use it as winch to lift the engine of your truck
Quote from: steelfish on July 17, 2018, 05:29:50 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on July 15, 2018, 03:46:29 AM
2500yards of 200lb fins ;D
if no much luck on fishing the 9/0 with 2500yds of 200lb you can always use it as winch to lift the engine of your truck
yes sir and still got room for mono top shot :D big cats sometimes get wrapped up in stuff on the bottom of the lake like logs,,,mercury outboards ;D
Got 1 cat today and marlo got 1 ;D
Me and marlo got skunked at the cove the only thing I caught today was a ring neck snake :),,,I didn't want to run over him with the forklift so I put in a safe place ;D
Nice job on the snake Bennie, we have those in Cali too, bright orange belly.
Quote from: Swami805 on July 19, 2018, 03:20:39 AM
Nice job on the snake Bennie, we have those in Cali too, bright orange belly.
I haven't seen one in 25years,,,,there only in special places here ;D
Yeah, they live in leaf litter so the're hard to spot, you likely pass by alot of them without seeing them. 11 snake "rescues" for me this year so far, mostly king and gopher snakes with 2 rattlers. Have a like minded rancher here where I can take them to keep the ground squirrels in check. There's a place for everything
Ring Knecks are pretty docile. Eat a lot of worms. Some will take them from your hand... Jeff
I got 0,,,marlon got 1 largemouth and on bread ;D
Got 1 cat,,,,but not on the big rod :D,,,,,I had to try out the 20/0 got 1 bite on it but it was to small to take the bait ;D
Haha...what a cool pick. You made all fish head south after seeing that 20/0 :)
That is impressive, did you cast it? The adventures of Benni,they just get better
Quote from: Swami805 on July 21, 2018, 02:42:57 AM
That is impressive, did you cast it? The adventures of Benni,they just get better
I got a rc boat to take it out :Dbut very difficult it's to powerful and to much intervince from the airport ::) or somewhere ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 21, 2018, 02:15:00 AM
Haha...what a cool pick. You made all fish head south after seeing that 20/0 :)
uncle sal,,,if I had a hook in one he could go all the way to the dam and not get spooled ;D
An rc boat, it just gets better
Lookin' Good Benni. ;)
I doubt there is anything in that lake that you could even tell if it was hooked.
Skunked ??? hook a nice hybrid Saturday handed the rod to a 4year old that didn't work to good :D me and marlo missed some big fish,,,,but where not giving up that easy ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on July 21, 2018, 03:19:16 AM
An rc boat, it just gets better
I see Bennie buying a Drone with deplot bait system in a short future
Got 1 small hybrid and marlo got 1 largemouth and 1 smallmouth ;D
Put up a good fight
Not the biggest ;D
Skunked,,,,,me and marlo looking for new places to fish went to lake moomaw for steelheads,,,,no luck but still had fun ;D
seen not the average weekend warrior with Texas tags,,,did a little research and it was Keith combs currently world rank 29 in bass fishing,,career earnings $1.39 million :o there was more boats like this going south on i-81 ??? but the tournament is in Chesapeake ;D
Benni, how much line did the 20/0 take.. looks insane
2500yards of 200lb fins braid and I got some room for mono top shot ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on July 27, 2018, 12:37:25 PM
2500yards of 200lb fins braid and I got some room for mono top shot ;D
OMG buaahahahahahaha
Me and marlo went to the river,,,,but I only got a turtle ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on July 27, 2018, 04:10:55 AM
seen not the average weekend warrior with Texas tags,,,did a little research and it was Keith combs currently world rank 29 in bass fishing,,career earnings $1.39 million :o there was more boats like this going south on i-81 ??? but the tournament is in Chesapeake ;D
The Bassmaster Elite event was postponed due to the recent heavy rains, and hazardous water conditions. They were going home I guess !!
Thanks Benni, great photo of the 20/0, you would have to happy with it ay, you have a good mate in Marlo, he always looks happy, even when he only catches a small fish, cheers Don.
Quote from: Zimbass on July 28, 2018, 11:16:15 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on July 27, 2018, 04:10:55 AM
seen not the average weekend warrior with Texas tags,,,did a little research and it was Keith combs currently world rank 29 in bass fishing,,career earnings $1.39 million :o there was more boats like this going south on i-81 ??? but the tournament is in Chesapeake ;D
The Bassmaster Elite event was postponed due to the recent heavy rains, and hazardous water conditions. They were going home I guess !!
thanks man,,,,,,that might have been good luck for some :D
Quote from: Donnyboat on July 28, 2018, 05:13:09 PM
Thanks Benni, great photo of the 20/0, you would have to happy with it ay, you have a good mate in Marlo, he always looks happy, even when he only catches a small fish, cheers Don.
yes sir,,,,and fishing has not been as good this year as last,,,,but fishing with marlo,dewayne,larry and dad,,,,,we still have fun :D you got to have bad days to have good ones ;D
Me and marlo went to the new river and everytime we see this water snake this must be his home,,,,and he is very curious :o
we got some smallmouth,,,,marlo had the big one but it got off and I slipped and hit my head on a rock and fell in the river :D but we still had fun ;D
Benni,
I hope you are OK.
I never like falling down.
Fortunately, the sand where I fish is very soft because I fall on it about every trip. ;)
It is usually related to too many beers and heavy gear.
Sand socks are slippery in the sand.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 29, 2018, 04:26:43 AM
Benni,
I hope you are OK.
I never like falling down.
Fortunately, the sand where I fish is very soft because I fall on it about every trip. ;)
It is usually related to too many beers and heavy gear.
Sand socks are slippery in the sand.
thanks man,,,I'm great,,, best guardian angel ever,,,but that's why the native Indians called it the river of evil spirits,,,,very dangerous river ;D
Best to you brother.
There is a lake really close to where I live. Less than a 1/2 mile away.
I am going to make it a point to start fishing fresh water as much as possible.
As much as I love fishing the gulf. I need to keep it real. ;)
I haven't fresh water fished in years.
I have been so obsessed with catching saltwater fish, that I have forgotten my roots.
Fishing is Fishing regardless of the water fished. Especially when compared to not fishing.
Benni what monters lurk in the river to go against that 20/0? Falling is bad bad bad!!!
I fished the Jetty down here in South Florida. I'll never forget. I hooked up a nice personal best snook that night. Once we were done we packed up. Thing is we have to walk with our gear (rods, tackle boxes, 5 gallon bucket) on these big jetty rocks. As we know, some parts of the rock are slippery. I fell straight on my sacral bone with everything. It was so bad I got lightheaded and almost passed out sitting. I believer not even a month and I got diagnosed with a herniated disc. I asked the docs if this fall was related and they said no, but I beg to differ. anywho you gotta be very careful....
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 29, 2018, 05:10:17 AM
Best to you brother.
There is a lake really close to where I live. Less than a 1/2 mile away.
I am going to make it a point to start fishing fresh water as much as possible.
As much as I love fishing the gulf. I need to keep it real. ;)
I haven't fresh water fished in years.
I have been so obsessed with catching saltwater fish, that I have forgotten my roots.
fly fishing for sunnys is fun but there is a monster in that lake and the next thing you know you got a 9/0 and your paddling your kayak out and your dropping the bait :D your looking down the rabbit hole my friend ;D and your going to have lots of fun ;D
Quote from: TheReelShop on July 29, 2018, 03:28:01 PM
Benni what monters lurk in the river to go against that 20/0? Falling is bad bad bad!!!
I fished the Jetty down here in South Florida. I'll never forget. I hooked up a nice personal best snook that night. Once we were done we packed up. Thing is we have to walk with our gear (rods, tackle boxes, 5 gallon bucket) on these big jetty rocks. As we know, some parts of the rock are slippery. I fell straight on my sacral bone with everything. It was so bad I got lightheaded and almost passed out sitting. I believer not even a month and I got diagnosed with a herniated disc. I asked the docs if this fall was related and they said no, but I beg to differ. anywho you gotta be very careful....
I just want to test the 20/0 out on small fish first :D I hope thay fix your back,,,so your not in any pain ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on July 29, 2018, 03:51:11 AM
Me and marlo went to the new river and everytime we see this water snake this must be his home,,,,and he is very curious :o
What kind of snake Benni?
steve
Got 1 hybrid today ;D
Quote from: swill88 on July 30, 2018, 11:24:28 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on July 29, 2018, 03:51:11 AM
Me and marlo went to the new river and everytime we see this water snake this must be his home,,,,and he is very curious :o
What kind of snake Benni?
steve
it's the water snakes here in va,,,this one I could of hand feed :D
Nice fish Benni, do they get bigger than that? I didn't know they got that big.
Quote from: Swami805 on July 31, 2018, 02:29:21 AM
Nice fish Benni, do they get bigger than that? I didn't know they got that big.
yes,,,me and my dad was fishing claytor lake and I saw this guy in a small aluminum boat he got state record that day,,,,15lb13oz :D
Yours looks like at least ten. Maybe four or five year old. Good catch Benny.
-steve
Benni what do those hybrids tats like?
Quote from: oc1 on July 31, 2018, 08:23:07 AM
Yours looks like at least ten. Maybe four or five year old. Good catch Benny.
-steve
thanks man,,,,,your right on the age stocked 2013,,,the weight? Larry said the fish has scales on them but that don't tell you the weight :D I have had 3 rapala scales,,,thay work good for 2 months then there no good ??? I need a old fashion spring scale :) sometimes I use length to width for a ball park ;D
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on July 31, 2018, 12:38:07 PM
Benni what do those hybrids tats like?
I think there better than striper :P there great!!!
& taste better than White Bass. Real nice Wiper Benni... Jeff
Quote from: Benni3 on July 31, 2018, 09:22:27 PM
sometimes I use length to width for a ball park ;D
Do you know the length? Somewhere there's a formula or table for weight:length of wipers. I'll have to look for it. It gets tricky because the length to weight is different for the normal original cross (striped bass female, white bass male) versus the reciprocal cross (white bass female, striped bass male). Yours is original cross and that's what's usually used for stocking. Reciprocals are often used for farming.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on August 01, 2018, 12:41:09 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on July 31, 2018, 09:22:27 PM
sometimes I use length to width for a ball park ;D
Do you know the length? Somewhere there's a formula or table for weight:length of wipers. I'll have to look for it. It gets tricky because the length to weight is different for the normal original cross (striped bass female, white bass male) versus the reciprocal cross (white bass female, striped bass male). Yours is original cross and that's what's usually used for stocking. Reciprocals are often used for farming.
-steve
Would love to hear more of the history of this breeding. Was it started for sportfishing? Aquaculture? I'm ignorant on fish breeding (and other topics too).
Thanks.
Steve
Skunked again ;) the cove closes 9:30 the bait fish where coming in and the hybrids,,,time to go ;D
Quote from: oc1 on August 01, 2018, 12:41:09 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on July 31, 2018, 09:22:27 PM
sometimes I use length to width for a ball park ;D
Do you know the length? Somewhere there's a formula or table for weight:length of wipers. I'll have to look for it. It gets tricky because the length to weight is different for the normal original cross (striped bass female, white bass male) versus the reciprocal cross (white bass female, striped bass male). Yours is original cross and that's what's usually used for stocking. Reciprocals are often used for farming.
-steve
va trophy fish hybrid is 24"or 8lb,,,,,the formula is close most the time,,,,I try to be accurate on the weight and length,,,,I have been looking at the spring scales ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 01, 2018, 12:18:30 AM
& taste better than White Bass. Real nice Wiper Benni... Jeff
thanks man ;D
Would love to hear more of the history of this breeding. Was it started for sportfishing? Aquaculture? I'm ignorant on fish breeding (and other topics too).
Thanks.
Steve
[/quote]there's a lot of controversy on the gmo salmon and what there making too 8)
Quote from: swill88 on August 01, 2018, 02:46:27 AM
Would love to hear more of the history of this breeding. Was it started for sportfishing? Aquaculture?
The Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina were created for hydro power in the 1930's. Striped bass became landlocked and by the 1950's it was realized they were reproducing and made a popular sport fishery. In the 1960's they started producing fingerlings in a local hatchery for release into the lakes. Hatchery personnel would capture striper broodstock by electrofishing in the spring and a few white bass would come up with the stripers. In the 1970's they made the first hybrid cross.... more out of curiosity than anything else. I think Bob Stevens was the head hatchery guy back then and when he left/retired Jack Bayless took over. The hybrids were found to grow faster than striped bass and larger than white bass. They started stocking some hybrids after they were found to be sterile. It worked, and other state fish hatcheries throughout the Southeast started doing it too. In the late 1970's it was realized that hybrids could be farmed as a food crop and techniques were refined in the 1980's. Commercial farming hybrids started to catch on wherever the regulations would allow. One of the early ones was an indoor operation in California run by Steve Surfling. Stocking for sport fishing continues on a large scale and there are a few commercial farms here and there. It can be done, but the profit margins were/are slim and it is tightly regulated in most states to prevent wild sport fish from being sold into commercial markets.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on August 01, 2018, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: swill88 on August 01, 2018, 02:46:27 AM
Would love to hear more of the history of this breeding. Was it started for sportfishing? Aquaculture?
The Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina were created for hydro power in the 1930's. Striped bass became landlocked and by the 1950's it was realized they were reproducing and made a popular sport fishery. In the 1960's they started producing fingerlings in a local hatchery for release into the lakes. Hatchery personnel would capture striper broodstock by electrofishing in the spring and a few white bass would come up with the stripers. In the 1970's they made the first hybrid cross.... more out of curiosity than anything else. I think Bob Stevens was the head hatchery guy back then and when he left/retired Jack Bayless took over. The hybrids were found to grow faster than striped bass and larger than white bass. They started stocking some hybrids after they were found to be sterile. It worked, and other state fish hatcheries throughout the Southeast started doing it too. In the late 1970's it was realized that hybrids could be farmed as a food crop and techniques were refined in the 1980's. Commercial farming hybrids started to catch on wherever the regulations would allow. One of the early ones was an indoor operation in California run by Steve Surfling. Stocking for sport fishing continues on a large scale and there are a few commercial farms here and there. It can be done, but the profit margins were/are slim and it is tightly regulated in most states to prevent wild sport fish from being sold into commercial markets.
-steve
So THIS is why Benni and Marlo are always catching. I was ready to go find a 20/0 ;D
Thanks for the info guys.
steve
Quote from: oc1 on August 01, 2018, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: swill88 on August 01, 2018, 02:46:27 AM
Would love to hear more of the history of this breeding. Was it started for sportfishing? Aquaculture?
The Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina were created for hydro power in the 1930's. Striped bass became landlocked and by the 1950's it was realized they were reproducing and made a popular sport fishery. In the 1960's they started producing fingerlings in a local hatchery for release into the lakes. Hatchery personnel would capture striper broodstock by electrofishing in the spring and a few white bass would come up with the stripers. In the 1970's they made the first hybrid cross.... more out of curiosity than anything else. I think Bob Stevens was the head hatchery guy back then and when he left/retired Jack Bayless took over. The hybrids were found to grow faster than striped bass and larger than white bass. They started stocking some hybrids after they were found to be sterile. It worked, and other state fish hatcheries throughout the Southeast started doing it too. In the late 1970's it was realized that hybrids could be farmed as a food crop and techniques were refined in the 1980's. Commercial farming hybrids started to catch on wherever the regulations would allow. One of the early ones was an indoor operation in California run by Steve Surfling. Stocking for sport fishing continues on a large scale and there are a few commercial farms here and there. It can be done, but the profit margins were/are slim and it is tightly regulated in most states to prevent wild sport fish from being sold into commercial markets.
-steve
I have herd the story on the golden trout in vw,,,,and the gmo salmon escaping in south America,,,,but this one is just as good and I have never heard it,,,, very cool my friend thanks ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 29, 2018, 05:10:17 AM
Best to you brother.
There is a lake really close to where I live. Less than a 1/2 mile away.
I am going to make it a point to start fishing fresh water as much as possible.
As much as I love fishing the gulf. I need to keep it real. ;)
I haven't fresh water fished in years.
I have been so obsessed with catching saltwater fish, that I have forgotten my roots.
when your ready to go freshwater fishing let me know I will give you all the tips me and my friends know to help you get the big one ;D
Got 1 cat today :) spent most of my time getting wind knots out of the 30lb power pro :D I'm going with fins ;D
Benni... love your thread. Switching line brand is usually a good thing. We can learn from it.
But I have to ask, are you sure the wind knots are the lines fault or maybe something with technique ?
I have found in my case & with most others wind knots come about most times for reasons other than the line we are using.
Wishing to be helpful. I know what little I know from my own frustration & mistakes or some one showing me...Jeff
You have a good point,,,first time I use it the only boat on the lake that day ran over it with his trolling motor ???
Those hybrid stripers are one of my most favorite fish to target. They pull like a freight train, I believe it has to do with their wider "pan fish" profile. They have the little White Bass's profile...but the Striper's size. A 5lb. hybrid on ulralight tackle is a handful. Great fishin' Benni! 8)
Quote from: mo65 on August 03, 2018, 02:44:25 PM
Those hybrid stripers are one of my most favorite fish to target. They pull like a freight train, I believe it has to do with their wider "pan fish" profile. They have the little White Bass's profile...but the Striper's size. A 5lb. hybrid on ulralight tackle is a handful. Great fishin' Benni! 8)
thanks man,,,,,that one was on the torque 5,,,because me and marlo keep hooking bigger fish and thay go for cover !snap! ???,,,,the hybrids are most fun on 8lb light drag,light tackle ;D
Got 1 cat today on the 20/0 the big fish are all down hill now
I'm glad you didn't get skinked with five lines again ;)
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on August 04, 2018, 10:57:39 AM
I'm glad you didn't get skinked with five lines again ;)
-steve
thanks man,,, :D I found these in the river thay feel like rock but look like fiberglass,,,but I have know idea what thay are? ;D
It might be mica Benny.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on August 04, 2018, 08:06:12 PM
It might be mica Benny.
-steve
didn't know if was plant fossil or dino bone,,,but anyway it look in the cool,,,thanks for your help ;D
Could be lime stone. What ever they are they have a story to tell with those lines & patterns in them. That didnt come about with out cause. I really like looking at rocks when I'm out on the river. Rocks just lay there no one paying them much attention. But they have stories to tell & will tell them to all who take the time.
Five lined skinks are great to watch also. As they move about on the forest mat below the trees on the rivers bank... Jeff
Skunked :D started really making fish when it was time to go ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 05, 2018, 01:41:38 AM
Could be lime stone. What ever they are they have a story to tell with those lines & patterns in them. That didnt come about with out cause. I really like looking at rocks when I'm out on the river. Rocks just lay there no one paying them much attention. But they have stories to tell & will tell them to all who take the time.
Five lined skinks are great to watch also. As they move about on the forest mat below the trees on the rivers bank... Jeff
yes when your fishing the things you find and the wildlife you see is a big + ;D
We have those skinks here too, some have bright blue tails. Don't see them much,like Jeff said they spend their time in leaf litter.
Got 1 cat today at philpott lake ;D
First fish caught on a 20/0 Penn! Congrats Benni!! 8)
Quote from: xjchad on August 06, 2018, 09:53:56 PM
First fish caught on a 20/0 Penn! Congrats Benni!! 8)
thanks man,,,,, all the hard work uncle sal did and other members on parts,,,tiburon,,randy :) had to catch a fish even if it is a igfa record for smallest :D it's a start ;D
Skunked again :D Roanoke river near Smith mountain lake,,,the cats like taking us in to the rocks ;D
Got 1 cat today at the cove ;D
Beautiful picture Benni, great way to spend the day.
Got 1 cat 1 hybrid today ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on August 13, 2018, 03:05:43 AM
Beautiful picture Benni, great way to spend the day.
thank you sir ,,,,,, :D I put in to many hours last week working out of town,,,,it's nice to kick back and watch the lines ;D
Benni, what rod you using on your Torque ?
What's the length & rating ?
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 14, 2018, 01:14:45 PM
Benni, what rod you using on your Torque ?
What's the length & rating ?
on sale ;) tackle shop was going out of business :( it's great match for casting distance ;D
Thanks, yup only time I try a rod from a maker other than my favorites is when they are on sale.
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 ;D
I got skunked,,,,marlo got 1 nice cat and a turtle,,,but not a good picture at claytor lake ;D
That catfish looks like a good eating sized one. ;)
That's a big snapper. I've never caught one on hook and line. Do they fight or is it just dead weight?
-steve
Hey Benni, was the turtles neck that long before Marlo caught it?? ;D ;D
Mike
Good one Mike you only see the photo after not before, good fishing Benni & Marlo, you blokes have a lot of fun, & both have great smiles to go with it, cheers Don.
Quote from: oc1 on August 16, 2018, 07:57:13 AM
That's a big snapper. I've never caught one on hook and line. Do they fight or is it just dead weight?
-steve
at first you think it's a monster fish,,,,little head shake,,,,thay don't make a hard run,,,,but difficult to pull in and hard on tackle ;D
Quote from: mhc on August 16, 2018, 08:26:50 AM
Hey Benni, was the turtles neck that long before Marlo caught it?? ;D ;D
Mike
that's his tail :) but thay will surprise you with there long necks and leaping forward snapping at your toes ;D
Quote from: Donnyboat on August 16, 2018, 11:15:52 AM
Good one Mike you only see the photo after not before, good fishing Benni & Marlo, you blokes have a lot of fun, & both have great smiles to go with it, cheers Don.
thanks man,,,,yesterday was very fun ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 16, 2018, 04:19:19 AM
That catfish looks like a good eating sized one. ;)
thanks my friend :) fishing been a little slow this summer :-[ even running stealth no weights 8lb bail open ,,,,but it's almost time for the big one maybe August28 ;D
I got 2 cats and 1 hybrid,,,,marlo missed a big fish >:( pulled the hook,,,,,but that happens to us about once a week ;) then we got something to talk about on the way home ;D
Benni,
I notice you always have a loaf of bread lying around.
How are you using it to catch fish?
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 17, 2018, 05:47:28 AM
Benni,
I notice you always have a loaf of bread lying around.
How are you using it to catch fish?
carp and to crum in the bait fish,,,, :D the hybrids stay close,,,,,but the newly stocked small cats and hybrid keep getting the bait ;D
Got 1 small hybrid :D every 5mins one would take off with line ,,,,,but we still had fun ;D
Got 3 smallmouth at the Roanoke river ;D
Got 1 cat ??? At the cove,,,,it's getting harder to get fish from the bank ;D
Always enjoy your posts Benni, Thanks. Might be because the water is getting really warm so the fish are deeper and lethargic. Time to break out the RC boat and go deep!
Very nice small mouth... wish there more of this fish here... Jeff
Got 1 small hybrid and marlo got 1 nice cat ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on August 20, 2018, 02:11:05 AM
Always enjoy your posts Benni, Thanks. Might be because the water is getting really warm so the fish are deeper and lethargic. Time to break out the RC boat and go deep!
thanks man :) and I had to stop chumming to many small fish
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 20, 2018, 01:04:00 PM
Very nice small mouth... wish there more of this fish here... Jeff
thanks Jeff :D what do you fish for ;D
Benni, I fish almost exclusively for bigger catfish. Though I go for walleye & musky also on occasion... Jeff
Thunderstorms hit :-[ but when it stopped the fish started biting,,,,,I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 and a cat ;D
It's been ruff >:( but we had some good luck tonight :D
Both were 22in :o
You guys got into some nice ones! 8)
Got 3 small hybrids marlo 5 ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 21, 2018, 10:00:26 PM
Benni, I fish almost exclusively for bigger catfish. Though I go for walleye & musky also on occasion... Jeff
that's cool,,,what state are you in :)
Quote from: xjchad on August 22, 2018, 02:48:19 PM
You guys got into some nice ones! 8)
thanks man,,,13mph winds today maybe tomorrow ;D
I got 2 small hybrids marlo 6 :D 1 of them was on the suzuki ;D
Very nice, Benni and Marlo...good job!
Sal
Marlo keeps showing you up Benni. ;D
I never get tired of your fishing photos.
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 25, 2018, 02:23:00 AM
Very nice, Benni and Marlo...good job!
Sal
thank uncle sal :D,,,,,,my girlfriend want to visit a friend in Georgia,,,,,I don't know ???,,,OK ;) and we will drive down to fort pierce to do a little fishing :D 1/0,9/0,20/0green light go ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 25, 2018, 04:21:34 AM
Marlo keeps showing you up Benni. ;D
I never get tired of your fishing photos.
thanks my friend :D and me and marlo really appreciate it,,,you won't believe the fight the little hybrids have ;D
So I'm in Augusta Georgia now,,,,don't know who these people are but there very nice ;D
Got 1 snapper and 1 moray in fort peirce ft today ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on August 23, 2018, 03:06:08 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 21, 2018, 10:00:26 PM
Benni, I fish almost exclusively for bigger catfish. Though I go for walleye & musky also on occasion... Jeff
that's cool,,,what state are you in :)
The land of Oz. Which would be Kansas... Jeff
Did a little fishing today,,,,,,but not at the cove ;D
And the 20/0 broke two rod holders :o
I almost had the goliath grouper to the boat and he took 200yards of line and the drag washers >:( :D then the next one tried to break me on the 9/0 ;D
That looks so fun Benni!
I bet you couldn't even tell the 20/0 was missing that 200 yards of line ;D
Nice king there dude.
-steve
Benni's going nation wide, I think you need your own TV show, I'd watch it. Looks like a great trip you've got going. Thanks for all the posts
Quote from: Swami805 on August 28, 2018, 10:31:24 PM
Benni's going nation wide, I think you need your own TV show, I'd watch it. Looks like a great trip you've got going. Thanks for all the posts
I agree! Benni keeps as entertained.
You go Benni!
Sal
QuoteBenni's going nation wide, I think you need your own TV show, I'd watch it. Looks like a great trip you've got going. Thanks for all the posts
I agree! Benni keeps as entertained.
You go Benni!
Yer dern tootin! I'd DVR it and then binge watch....
Nice!
Thanks guys,,,,,today was ruff,,,,,but very fun,,,,hooked 5 groupers,,,,,i had got some shark rigs on Ebay thay was not clipped right :( all that work to get them up :o pop!!! Missed 4 bigger ones ;D
But I did get one,,,,on the unstoppable 9/0 ;) ,,,,,thanks uncle sal ;D
And the captain of little Adam was playing with the 1/0 and got this snook and it was time to go home ;D
dude that's awesome....youre on fire...I think you are the first to fish the 20/0
Benni,
You are the Man!!!
Shark Rigs will be on the way this weekend that won't pop.
I'm Sorry I didn't send them for your Costa Rica Trip, but work gets in my way a lot.
Every time I see you with that 20/0, I think of the picture you posted of your girlfriend and her dog sleeping waiting on it to arrive. ;D
Congratulations on that Grouper. ;)
Nice fish Benni, I have a couple of reels set up for those monsters with the hope that I get to try them out one day.
Good to see the 9/0 getting the job done! send over that 20/0 and let me take a look on what's going on under the hood.
You're doing good Benni...keep it up!
Sal
A great trip and some great fish ! Congrats !!
Fun looking trip,that fish is a monster!
Thanks Benni, good photos & report, good to have mates like Daron, he will get some good riggs for you, true Ohana, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on August 30, 2018, 03:54:54 PM
...... good to have mates like Daron,.
nothing surprising here, Daron is a true gentleman
Benni, awesome fishing amigo, I bet those groupers pulled hard like a freightrain
Thanks guys,,,, :D I got some photos from the go pro,,,,here is the rod on the 9/0 stand up ;D
Here are some from the 20/0,,,, 2# fish this when he breaks 2# rod holder ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on August 29, 2018, 02:08:25 AM
dude that's awesome....youre on fire...I think you are the first to fish the 20/0
and first to burn the drag washers out :o sorry uncle sal
fighting 4 big ones and catching the small one was awesome :D but when thay set me up for round 6# I'm like ok,,,,, but I was whipped :( and glad thay wouldn't bite so next time I need some Ohana friends to come along and have a east coast charter ;D
Way ta go Benni! Fantastic fishin'!! 8)
Quote from: Benni3 on August 30, 2018, 10:55:42 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on August 29, 2018, 02:08:25 AM
dude that's awesome....youre on fire...I think you are the first to fish the 20/0
and first to burn the drag washers out :o sorry uncle sal
I should get the 20/0 by Saturday, I'll see what's going on then.
No matter what, it's always a good feeling when a monster blows up your reel ;D
Nice work Benni. Sal keep us informed as to what you find. Dominick
Got 1 cat 1 hybrid at the cove
Quote from: Dominick on September 01, 2018, 12:04:14 AM
Nice work Benni. Sal keep us informed as to what you find. Dominick
Yes Sal, please do... Jeff
Quote from: Benni3 on September 01, 2018, 01:12:31 PM
Got 1 cat 1 hybrid at the cove
I'm surprised you were able to tell those were on, after building some muscle on those monsters on your latest trip ;D.
The box is here, but I haven't opened it yet. My wife received it and she said the mailman wasn't happy carrying it ;D
Benni, did you ever check the box the last time I sent it to you? There is a stand and a full set of frame posts going back and forth ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/wwcLSwM.jpg)
I could feel it has zero drag , telling me the ears on the washers are gone. :-\
You wouldn't have been able to catch a minnow as it is now.
I will open it up later on.
Sal
Yes,,,,my arms are still sore :D and check out the first 2ft of 200lb mono it's like that all the way up 60ft in places,,,,the captain said I should have ran straight braid ??? But I think daron was right on mono top shot over braid ;) and thanks for all you hard work on this uncle sal ;D
Got 2 cats and 1 hybrid and marlo got 2 cats,,,we had a blast ;D
I just have to say that I don't know if I have ever seen two more energetic happy guys fishing. Reading your posts and seeing those smiling faces is some fine entertainment.
Keep up the good work and keep posting your adventures.
I was reading Sals post on the shredded drag washers, and I was curious about what or how you managed to destroy them? Then I put two and five together and Sals comment about not wanting to spoil your Luck, that's when I remembered your thread "Luck", and well 90 minutes later and skipping pages by fives until I got up to page 63, well I knew it would be near the last posts you made but I didn't want to just skip over everything so I went by 5s, and read the page, etcetera until I got here! Man oh man I've watched videos of those Goliath groupers yank people right out of their shoes. Do you know what your drag pressure was? Broke two rod holders and shredded the drags. Best torture test I have read.
I got skunked and marlo got 1 hybrid ;D
Quote from: David Hall on September 02, 2018, 04:54:11 AM
I just have to say that I don't know if I have ever seen two more energetic happy guys fishing. Reading your posts and seeing those smiling faces is some fine entertainment.
Keep up the good work and keep posting your adventures.
I was reading Sals post on the shredded drag washers, and I was curious about what or how you managed to destroy them? Then I put two and five together and Sals comment about not wanting to spoil your Luck, that's when I remembered your thread "Luck", and well 90 minutes later and skipping pages by fives until I got up to page 63, well I knew it would be near the last posts you made but I didn't want to just skip over everything so I went by 5s, and read the page, etcetera until I got here! Man oh man I've watched videos of those Goliath groupers yank people right out of their shoes. Do you know what your drag pressure was? Broke two rod holders and shredded the drags. Best torture test I have read.
thank you very much dave :) the 20/0 sal tested at 68pounds as a 16/0 and I did not max the drag out ::) but close :D the drag washers shredded that's ok,,,because I got to test the 9/0 out on two big ones and it did great,,,Ebay shark rigs not so good,,,but I did get the small one :D I had a blast all daylong and I'm going back ;D
I got 1 largemouth and marlo got 1 hybrid,,,,still waiting for cooler weather ;D
I hear that Brother!
It has been hotter than Haiti here.
In the 90's with heat indexes over 100.
The grass still needs cut and I have other chores mainly with working on vehicles.
I'm not paying anyone else to do it.
A lot of sweating and a little bit of cussing gets it done. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 04, 2018, 04:44:36 AM
I hear that Brother!
It has been hotter than Haiti here.
In the 90's with heat indexes over 100.
The grass still needs cut and I have other chores mainly with working on vehicles.
I'm not paying anyone else to do it.
A lot of sweating and a little bit of cussing gets it done. ;)
when I got back from Florida :) I was like why is it so hot in Virginia ???,,,, when you go down to Florida I hope you get a big fish ;D
I got 1 cat 1 largemouth and marlo got 1 cat :D marlo said I don't know why that largemouth don't have any stripes?,,,ya me too? ;D
Nice going guys! Benni, you're always smiling... You know how to live ;).
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 06, 2018, 02:08:49 AM
Nice going guys! Benni, you're always smiling... You know how to live ;).
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,,i just try to do right ;D
No cap on this oc either ???,,,,and the cat want talk ;D
The shark tank is back from the dead 8) and stronger than ever to fight another day,,,,,,thanks to uncle sal ;D
I'm glad it made it, Benni.
I always worry when I ship these, even though I pack them bomb-proof ;D.
I don't think you have enough reels Benni..... ;)
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 09, 2018, 10:51:18 AM
I'm glad it made it, Benni.
I always worry when I ship these, even though I pack them bomb-proof ;D.
yes,,,it came clean and nice,,,,unlike the 50wt 4 years ago,,,,,FedEx played football with the box ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on September 09, 2018, 01:14:09 PM
I don't think you have enough reels Benni..... ;)
thanks man,,,,I got a very small collection,,,you should see the nice reels on (displays and cabinets )here :o there the best ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on September 09, 2018, 01:14:09 PM
I don't think you have enough reels Benni..... ;)
Thats the spirit. Never short any one here for reason to get more... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 10, 2018, 12:45:21 AM
Quote from: Fishy247 on September 09, 2018, 01:14:09 PM
I don't think you have enough reels Benni..... ;)
Thats the spirit. Never short any one here for reason to get more... Jeff
yes,,,,my dad saw my reels and asked me if I was planing on buying a headboat :D now that would be funny,,,ok your getting 1937 seahawk good luck ;D
I got 1 hybrid and 1 cat today ;D
Nice one Benni !
Big ole catfish. Don't you guys ever take a day off? :) :)
-steve
Benni, your either one skinny fella or thats a long flathead.
I'm thinking its probably a little of both ;D
Nice flathead Benni... Jeff
Quote from: oc1 on September 11, 2018, 08:45:58 AM
Big ole catfish. Don't you guys ever take a day off? :) :)
-steve
yes sir,,,marlo has company sometimes ;) and I got to spend time with my gf and dewayne been a lot of farm work this time of year ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 11, 2018, 03:06:42 PM
Benni, your either on skinny fella or thats a long flathead.
I'm thinking its probably a little of both ;D
Nice flathead Benni... Jeff
thanks man I was holding out some thay do hurt sometimes ;D
Big Flat Fatty!
Thanks guys,,,,,I got 1 cat and 1 carp,,,,marlo got 1 cat,,,,,when I took the hook out of the carp he just didn't want his picture taken and swam away ;D
nice flathead!!
So race gear went out of the saturn last month >:( and marlo has been helping me push it backwards :) I could of pulled another saturn out of the backyard :-\,,,,but it was time to get a truck!!! back to school time kills the car lots and then thay get a hurricane@ so I drove down to nc, and got a deal ;D
Great looking truck Benni... good luck with it!
Nice color as well. 😉
Nice upgrade Benni, more room for gear!
sweet truck! will boat easier than Saturn too ;D
Nice truck benni! I think that Tom over at Cortez makes side plates that would come pretty close to matching the color.... ;)
Thanks very much guys :),,,,,my dad got this boat at a goodwill sale 20years ago cheap and it had a new motor on it and he never realy use it,,,,cant sell it around here,,,,he just couldn't figure out why I wanted to buy this big blue tank ;D
The Suzuki 140 is a fantastic outboard! Guys have been putting a phenomenal amount of hours on them... Jeff
Get cranking Benni, so we can go fishing :)
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 15, 2018, 11:31:43 PM
The Suzuki 140 is a fantastic outboard! Guys have been putting a phenomenal amount of hours on them... Jeff
yes sir,,,,and I think he only taking out 3 time ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 15, 2018, 11:51:37 PM
Get cranking Benni, so we can go fishing :)
that's right uncle sal,,, :D the boat will be a little difficult with my dad,,,,,what you need that for ??? But it's been in my driveway for 3 months ;D
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 at the cove today ;D
Well today was my birthday :) oh no not again and the weather was to bad to fish,,,,so I remembered I had a old neon kit brand new in the box somewhere and my night vision 8),,,it's just not the same >:( but this works ;D
Benni, I don't know about that particular Suzuki, but mine (175's) are at my mechanic now getting full baseline service. He is a good friend of mine and told me Seatow uses them, and has 9200 hours on them if you do the full maintenance schedule like you should. That's insane.
You will like this,,,,the nurses at the va gave marlo a card and cake for all of his help and hard work,,,,then he got called to the Stg of the va police office""oh no ???""nope the police department at the va gave him another award ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on September 17, 2018, 05:21:08 PM
Benni, I don't know about that particular Suzuki, but mine (175's) are at my mechanic now getting full baseline service. He is a good friend of mine and told me Seatow uses them, and has 9200 hours on them if you do the full maintenance schedule like you should. That's insane.
Like I said above the 140 is the same. Uncle in Alaska runs two 140's with jets & he's been running them like he stole them for years. It's the same with most anyone who has these outboards. All getting an insane amount of hours on them.... Jeff
I have mainly run Johnson's my whole life so I didn't have much reference but I was very happy to hear that.
Heck of a job to Marlo!
Benni with a boat, that will add a new wrinkle. Give you a project for this winter. You and Marlo will have a blast with it.
I got 1 carp and marlo got 2 cats ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on September 18, 2018, 12:03:55 AM
I have mainly run Johnson's my whole life so I didn't have much reference but I was very happy to hear that.
yes my dad has a 82 150 Johnson's sea house,,,,it's done great for years,,but he would like to replace it with a Yamaha ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on September 18, 2018, 12:29:56 AM
Heck of a job to Marlo!
Benni with a boat, that will add a new wrinkle. Give you a project for this winter. You and Marlo will have a blast with it.
not yet ;),,,,I got something to pull it with,,, but I got to work that out with my dad,,,,,,and my mom sure don't want it back at her house :D
I ran a 150 Evinrude for 20 years.
It was the best. It was on an Arrow Glass Fish and Ski prototype.
17 footer.
Cruise at 50mph was no problem.
I would drop the wife and kids off before refueling and it would do 70 with nothing but the prop in the water.
Good times.
Congratulations to Marlo, good job!
You guys are great!
Sal
Benni the only thing better than seeing that 20/0 on your pier will be seeing it in your river in a fighting chair on that boat! Get started brother ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 18, 2018, 06:11:38 AM
I ran a 150 Evinrude for 20 years.
It was the best. It was on an Arrow Glass Fish and Ski prototype.
17 footer.
Cruise at 50mph was no problem.
I would drop the wife and kids off before refueling and it would do 70 with nothing but the prop in the water.
Good times.
now that sounds like fun ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on September 18, 2018, 12:01:57 PM
Benni the only thing better than seeing that 20/0 on your pier will be seeing it in your river in a fighting chair on that boat! Get started brother ;D ;D ;D ;D
thanks man,,,,,but now whenever my dad takes me to the lake people can't stop staring at the 50wt :o and the guides get confused :D it is very funny ;D
BENNI,
All you have to do is get it running right, take it out with your dad on a few trips, and your golden!!! Mom doesn't want that "thing" in her driveway/ yard anyways....
Plus, we will get a lot more fishing reports, so I'm rooting for ya!
Brett
second that
Quote from: bhale1 on September 19, 2018, 05:33:16 AM
BENNI,
All you have to do is get it running right, take it out with your dad on a few trips, and your golden!!! Mom doesn't want that "thing" in her driveway/ yard anyways....
Plus, we will get a lot more fishing reports, so I'm rooting for ya!
Brett
yes it runs great my dad's only taking out 4 times,,,,but it's not set up right for fishing yet,,,,trolling motor $ fish finder $,,,,but the good news is my mom told my girlfriend today,,,she wants it to stay here :D
I got 1 cat 1bass and 1 hybrid today ;D
I got 1 hybrid today and marlo found a really cool spider in his jacket,,,,and we had a real fun time ;D
Cool! A garden spider? The Islands have similar lookin "cane" spiders that can be a little larger than an adult's hand. They sometimes get into houses lookin for cockroaches and other house bugs. Not to afraid of humans, but very fast and hard to chase down. Centipedes are the worst here. They like clothing and especially bedding. Been bit once while asleep, lotsa pain, swelling and eventually numbness. Could'a been worse, but he got my wife first!
Got 2 cats today,,,, ;D
Benni, you should be on a cover of a monthly fishing magazine, not many smile as you do anymore.
Keep it going!
Sal
I got skunked,,,,but marlo got 1 nice hybrid ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 25, 2018, 10:38:14 AM
Benni, you should be on a cover of a monthly fishing magazine, not many smile as you do anymore.
Keep it going!
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,,we got this week then the cove closes at 6:30,,,,,,but then it's trout season :D and maybe I can take the 20/0 out :) :D ;D
You are on your way Benni! ;D
Lol,,,, :D I did have a motorcycle one time,,,,but it was to fast and dangerous + other cars are to dangerous + I'm to dangerous to have one = so I sold it before i hurt the motorcycle,,, ;D
My Grandpa use to say " Women, Whiskey, Chainsaws & dirt bikes have brought a lot of harm & death to many men. It's good, if at least two or three are kept behind the seat of every mans truck at all times "
He could & should have wrote a book... Jeff
Got 1 carp today,,,,,but we had a blast :D I got the carp on the black hole rod with 8lb,,,,and marlo missed a big fish got into a log >:( and I had one take off and break 30lb power pro like it was nothing,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 26, 2018, 09:29:13 PM
My Grandpa use to say " Women, Whiskey, Chainsaws & dirt bikes have brought a lot of harm & death to many men. It's good, if at least two or three are kept behind the seat of every mans truck at all times "
He could & should have wrote a book... Jeff
that good,,,, :D sometimes woman ask me when I'm fishing did you catch anything ??? No ;D
I got 2 craps and marlo got 1 bass today,,,,but the wind started blowing hard,,,, the temperature dropped from 70 to below 6o,,,, the rain started pouring down and we had a blast ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 26, 2018, 04:54:12 AM
You are on your way Benni! ;D
:D :D...good one Daron!
Quote from: Benni3 on September 28, 2018, 01:49:09 AM
I got 2 craps and marlo got 1 bass today,,,,but the wind started blowing hard,,,, the temperature dropped from 70 to below 6o,,,, the rain started pouring down and we had a blast ;D
I don't know Benni, they probably taste like crap, but they do look nice :).
One time I got pulled over going 53mph in a 35,,,,the officer ask me if I had good excuse,,,,,then he just laughed and let me go ;D
I got 1cat and 2 carps :D,,,,,marlo got 1 bass ;D
And here's a bee marlo really likes ;D
I got 2 cats and marlo got 1 cat 2 hybrids and 1 smallmouth ;D
I got 3 carps,,,,marlo got 1 hybrid and mr pain got 1 sunny 1 carp 1 bass,,,,,I seen mr pain and invited him to fish with us,,,,this was the last 9:30 night,,,,,tomorrow it goes back to 6:30
We had a blast
You and Marlo are Slaying them Benni.
Good Job My Man. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 01, 2018, 08:53:23 AM
You and Marlo are Slaying them Benni.
Good Job My Man. ;)
thanks my friend,,,,the cove closes at 6:30 im at st Augustine pier but it unfishble ;)
Here's the pictures of a very fun day!!!
I was getting a bite,,,,so I asked Mr pain to come get this rod ;D
But,,,,mr pain didn't really need my help :D look at this big largemouth he got ;D
Just loving this stuff.
Cracks me up ! In the pick of the bass, Marlo's smiling mug in the background... Jeff
Thank you sir,,,,,and the conversations your missing out out on,,,like marlo said he was just going to buy NBC and all this comes out,,,,I'm like I have always been told to go to the bathroom before big trips ;D
Work sent me to st Augustine,,,,the pier wasn't much,,,thay did stock the Roanoke river but work called ??? At least the little tiger catching alot ;D
No fishing today,,,, ??? It's going to hit hard 5:00pm to 8:00pm,,,winds 27mph throw the mountain,,mason's creek now
Hunker down Benni,the fish will still be there when it stops
I got 2cats 1hybird,,,,marlo got 2 nice hybrids and the cat got 2birds it was a good day for everybody ;D
I never get tired of your adventures, and those smiling faces. That's really what this is all about.
David I agree. Smiling people is always good... Jeff
Thanks my friends :),,,,,,I got 5hybrids 1carp,,,,marlo got 5hybrids,,,,temperature has dropped from low 80's to mid 50's in the last week and the fish have turned on ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 14, 2018, 11:56:02 PM
Thanks my friends :),,,,,,I got 5hybrids 1carp,,,,marlo got 5hybrids,,,,temperature has dropped from low 80's to mid 50's in the last week and the fish have turned on ;D
No pic...it didn't happen ;D...
Quote from: Alto Mare on October 15, 2018, 12:00:55 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 14, 2018, 11:56:02 PM
Thanks my friends :),,,,,,I got 5hybrids 1carp,,,,marlo got 5hybrids,,,,temperature has dropped from low 80's to mid 50's in the last week and the fish have turned on ;D
No pic...it didn't happen ;D...
it sometimes takes time ,,,,,, sometimes it will let me ad 1 at a time and sometimes when the moon and stares are aligned just right,,,,thay go through really quick :D it's just like fishing ;D
;D ;D...never a doubt Benni ;)
I got 4 hybrids 1 cat,,,,,marlo got 4 hybrids 1 carp :D,,,,and today's conversion was the goat yogurt classes at the cove,,,marlo was no it's goat yoga thay but the goats on there backs ??? :o,,,,and it ended up to be stand up paddleboard yoga thay have at the cove ;D
I got 5 hybrids marlo got 4 hybrids in 1hr ;),,,,then the air raid siren blows >:( but it's not a aluminum overcast :o it's 6:15 and that's what time thay shut the cove down now ;D
Very Nice Marlo and Benni. ;)
I look forward to seeing your guys catches.
My job keeps me from seeing the light of day more than a few minutes this time of year.
Old Man Winter is knocking at the door. >:(
I got 5 hybrids 2 cats ,,,marlo got 5 hybrids 1 big cat :D the little hybrids fight like a 2lb trout,,,marlo is known as the "troutman" and now he doesn't want to renew his trout license ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 17, 2018, 01:35:05 AM
Very Nice Marlo and Benni. ;)
I look forward to seeing your guys catches.
My job keeps me from seeing the light of day more than a few minutes this time of year.
Old Man Winter is knocking at the door. >:(
yes we need to get you in too freshwater,,, ;) don't change your name to carphunter :D but it's still fun to yell out,,,,everybody get out of the water carrrrrppp!!!!!!!! And when you reel it in,,,,,the look on people's faces is priceless ;D
In all my years of freshwater angling. I think the time I caught a 10 lb plus carp on 4lb test line was the most fun I ever had.
It was at dale hollow lake during a severe drought. The lake was way down.
Nightcrawler on the bottom.
I was in my 20's then and I played that fish right to the boat.
We were on the shore deadlining.
Good Times. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 18, 2018, 01:13:54 AM
In all my years of freshwater angling. I think the time I caught a 10 lb plus carp on 4lb test line was the most fun I ever had.
It was at dale hollow lake during a severe drought. The lake was way down.
Nightcrawler on the bottom.
I was in my 20's then and I played that fish right to the boat.
We were on the shore deadlining.
Good Times. ;)
yes,,my friend carp and shark fishing is taboo,,,,but it's very fun and next thing you know fly fishing :) it's difficult,,,but very fun too ;D
My mom and dad came over today to see the cat and my dad told me he wanted to sign over the boat to me ;D
Way to go Benni! ;)
WOW !
That is great news Benni!
This may change the future direction of this thread/your posts!?
Quote from: Benni3 on October 18, 2018, 01:03:19 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 17, 2018, 01:35:05 AM
Very Nice Marlo and Benni. ;)
I look forward to seeing your guys catches.
My job keeps me from seeing the light of day more than a few minutes this time of year.
Old Man Winter is knocking at the door. >:(
yes we need to get you in too freshwater,,, ;) don't change your name to carphunter :D but it's still fun to yell out,,,,everybody get out of the water carrrrrppp!!!!!!!! And when you reel it in,,,,,the look on people's faces is priceless ;D
; 😃😂 Carphunter!
Quote from: Tightlines666 on October 19, 2018, 02:01:29 AM
That is great news Benni!
This may change the future direction of this thread/your posts!?
thanks my friend,,,,,,I really like your fishing reports :D there great!!! This boat is going to take sometime to get set up right,,,,but I will make it happen ;D
I got 4 hybrids and marlo got 1 :) no big hybrids and trout fishing yesterday I got skunked and marlo got 1 :D the game department is selling the trout to the pay streams and ponds >:( ,,,,but that's ok ;D
I got 5hybrids 1carp 1perch and marlo had to see a friend,,,,,next time ;D
Very nice Benni!...is that the 706 on that stump?
Quote from: Alto Mare on October 22, 2018, 01:02:31 AM
Very nice Benni!...is that the 706 on that stump?
yes sir,,,,never had any problems with the 706 :) the torque 5 every time I hook a carp the bail flips open :D I see you been making some very nice custom knobs,,,great job uncle sal ;D
Got 1 cat today with two suns in the background
Nice one! Looks like it's getting cooler,1st time I've seem you with a coat and long pants. Oh and Shoes!
1 got 3 hybrids and marlo got 3 hybrids ;D
I got 3 hybrids and marlo got 3 and a largemouth today ;D
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 and addie moser got 5 hybrids 1 cat and she definitely thinks the suzuki rod is superior than the pink one ;D
When we got to the cove addie's grandfather said we been here all day and haven't gotten a bite ??? Marlo said ask them if thay want to fish with us :D and addie was a really cool girl,,,best fisherman I have ever seen and she got the biggest fish I have ever seen out of the cove ;D
The fish was to big for her to pick up :D Yes,,,today was a good day ;D
A good day? Doesn't get better
Wow! This was just Killer Cool story... Jeff
Ya'll brought smiles to two people.
Great stuff !!
Thanks guys and eddie was going to look this up to pull the pictures,,, great job :D,,,,I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 today,,,,,little slow but that's ok ;D
I got 4 hybrids and marlo got 1 yellow perch today ;D
I got 3 and marlo got 1big one,,, :) and addie's grandfather :D tracked us down to take addie fishing again,,,we get to the cove around 5:00pm most the time ;D
Way to Go Fella's! ;)
Addie and her grandfather came down today and addie got 5 hybrids,,,, :) the first one swam off but didn't make it,,, ??? And two Phoenix birds came out of the ash trees ;D
Thay circled around and swooped down and got the hybrid,,,, ;) he had a bad day ;D
Way to go Bennie, looks like you have a few new members of your Saturday crew! The eagles got to eat too!
Addie doesn't really like the pink rod anymore,,, :D her grandfather asked me what should he buy her,,,,? So I gave addie a okuma 10'6ft rated 20lb to 60lb line,,,,,but she could cast it like a pro,,,,it was a great day ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on November 03, 2018, 11:34:37 PM
Way to go Bennie, looks like you have a few new members of your Saturday crew! The eagles got to eat too!
thanks man,,that was something to see,,, ;D
That is how it works Benni.
You giving that rod to Addie will come back to you.
Its called paying it forward.
You are a good Man. ;)
Way to go Benni... Dominick
Benni,
The fun, the camaraderie, a few fish, and getting a youngster hooked on fishing-that's what it's all about! Way to go.
-Jason
She has good casting form too. That looks like a fun rod/reel. Way to go.
-steve
Keep it up Benni...you're doing good! ;)
Sal
Thanks for taking us along on your trips, Benni ! You're "good company" !!
Thanks guys and addie really appreciate it,,, ;D
Hit the river today and got a red house sucker :D
Then hit the cove :) I got 1 hybrid 1cat and marlo got 1 cat ;D
I got 2 hybrids and 1cat today,,,,joe came by and asked where's marlo,,,,he had lady company tonight "0h" ;) the cat was 44in and heavy ;D
Thats a Nice flathead Benni... Jeff
That's a good one right there!
catch & fillet?
Nice!
Must be breedin season for the cats this time a year
Nice Flathead Benni!
Marlo is going to be Jealous. ;D
Dumped for a girl Benni ;)
Nice one Benni! ;)
Sal
Quote from: Gfish on November 06, 2018, 03:26:32 AM
Nice!
Must be breedin season for the cats this time a year
That takes place in most places in June or July for flathead.
The channel cats are the first to make their prespawn run in early spring. Then the blue cat & the flathead is the last of the big 3 fresh water catfish... Jeff
Thanks my friends,,,,he did put up really good fight ;D
Benni... do you and Marlo keepall the fish? Eat? Release?
Just wondering.
You catch so many.
Steve
Quote from: swill88 on November 07, 2018, 01:36:46 AM
Benni... do you and Marlo keepall the fish? Eat? Release?
Just wondering.
You catch so many.
Steve
we don't keep any,,,just 1 hybrid that didn't make it ;D
I got 2 hybrids marlo got 1 ,,,it was slow today,,,but the Phoenix was watching and a red spotted newt showed up ;D
I got 2 hybrids and 1 cat,,,but it's slow,,,water temperatures maybe ??? We might just let the Phoenixs have it till spring ;D
whats a phoenix?
Alex, here you go. This will bring you even more confusion.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(mythology)n
Benni's posts I think is speaking of an eagle... Jeff
Alex:
In Greek mythology, a phoenix (/ˈfiːnɪks/; Ancient Greek: φοῖνιξ, phoînix) is a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.
Associated with the Sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. According to some sources, the phoenix dies in a show of flames and combustion, although there are other sources that claim that the legendary bird dies and simply decomposes before being born again.[1] There are different traditions concerning the lifespan of the phoenix, but by most accounts the phoenix lived for 500 years before rebirth.[2] Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif.
In the historical record, the phoenix "could symbolize renewal in general as well as the sun, time, the Empire, metempsychosis, consecration, resurrection, life in the heavenly Paradise, Christ, Mary, virginity, the exceptional man, and certain aspects of Christian life".[3]
thanks guys, I already knew about the Phoenix mithology animal and all that stuff.
but never ever heard before someone using that name for refering an actual animal
Quote from: steelfish on November 09, 2018, 04:59:18 PM
thanks guys, I already knew about the Phoenix mithology animal and all that stuff.
but never ever heard before someone using that name for refering an actual animal
we have pterodactyls here too,,, ;) of course some people think there blue herons flying over :D when I was a kid the only thing I saw in the woods was squirrels,rabbits and you could hear a barn owl sometimes at night,,,,the state has said that they stocked coyotes and stink bugs and people got really mad >:( so now thay just don't tell us anymore,,,,like paited turtle,gold fish,minks,quail,beaver,red fox,blue fox,osprey,red tail hawk,eagle,black bear,elk,mountain lion,otter,,,so I might stop someone and say look at that manatee ;D
The Phoenix is just a mystical creature.
I do see red tail hawks and they are supreme in their domain here in Kentucky.
Their talons are quite impressive.
I saw one on the picnic table in the back yard just a few days ago.
They will shred a dove, rabbit or squirrel in a few seconds.
I respect them and let them do their will.
They are raptors in my opinion.
The supreme killer. Fast, efficient and very effective.
They're neat birds. Red-Tail are big, but when we lived on the East Coast a Red-Tail killed our full-grown peacock. About four times it's weight. The hawk took one swipe at it and when the peacock ran instead of turning to fight the hawk finished it off. I've heard they will take out a cat but have never been fortunate enough to see it.
-steve
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 11, 2018, 03:54:30 AM
The Phoenix is just a mystical creature.
I do see red tail hawks and they are supreme in their domain here in Kentucky.
Their talons are quite impressive.
I saw one on the picnic table in the back yard just a few days ago.
They will shred a dove, rabbit or squirrel in a few seconds.
I respect them and let them do their will.
They are raptors in my opinion.
The supreme killer. Fast, efficient and very effective.
the hawks are very cool,,,,Virginia stocked them to kill the doves at the airport here :) but some things around here they just appear over night ??? The gold fish was the funniest,,,,pods of 15 or 20 4in long in different places,,,the blue herons got them all in 4days :D ;D
Quote from: oc1 on November 11, 2018, 06:21:40 AM
They're neat birds. Red-Tail are big, but when we lived on the East Coast a Red-Tail killed our full-grown peacock. About four times it's weight. The hawk took one swipe at it and when the peacock ran instead of turning to fight the hawk finished it off. I've heard they will take out a cat but have never been fortunate enough to see it.
-steve
sorry to here that,,,the coyotes eat the poodles around here :o
The Talon's on a Big red tail are no joke.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 12, 2018, 02:39:40 AM
The Talon's on a Big red tail are no joke.
yes,,,,one time I was changing the spark plugs in a s10 truck and heard a thump and a hawk was shredding a dove,,,,, thay don't play around ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 12, 2018, 02:39:40 AM
The Talon's on a Big red tail are no joke.
work sent me to pell city Alabama,,,, I'm coming back and I have seen 7 red tail hawks today? That's cool ;D
Benni, you miscounted in that photo I only see 6. Dominick
The Canada population migrates south and overlaps with the permanent southern population this time of year.
-steve
Quote from: Dominick on November 13, 2018, 06:38:40 PM
Benni, you miscounted in that photo I only see 6. Dominick
;D ;D...
Then you have an Acanada population, cheers Don, all keep well, stay safe from fires.
Quote from: Dominick on November 13, 2018, 06:38:40 PM
Benni, you miscounted in that photo I only see 6. Dominick
wish I got a photo of the one that landed on the telephone wire :o he couldn't get his balance,,,, it was silly looking ;D
citations finally came in :D I think I'm at 9 different species ;D
Nice job guys.
You guys have so much fun ;D
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on November 15, 2018, 01:59:48 AM
You guys have so much fun ;D
thanks guys,,,,,it's cold out and there's nothing to do but watch tv :D even the tigers bored ;D
Congrats on the awards you two.
I had the pleasure of driving home from work tonight in freezing rain.
Old Man Winter is here.
Way to go, Guys !!
I got skunked and marlo got 1 big hybrid,,, :D this is lost mountain and you could see the ice today very cold weather,,,,there is hidden treasure up there ;) I hope this brings the big hybrids back ;D
I got skunked and marlo too at the cove,,,,,but my pet tiger had a blast watching YouTube videos of Phoenixs ;D
Yer tiger actually looks fascinated by those videos. There must be a Fall overturn goin on in your lakes( chilled dense surface water sinks below the warmer layers, and the more nutrient rich water comes up the to sunlit zone). It can really turn the fish on before Winter stratifies everything.
Quote from: Gfish on November 18, 2018, 03:58:54 AM
Yer tiger actually looks fascinated by those videos. There must be a Fall overturn goin on in your lakes( chilled dense surface water sinks below the warmer layers, and the more nutrient rich water comes up the to sunlit zone). It can really turn the fish on before Winter stratifies everything.
yes my friend you wanted to see my reels,,, ;) freshwater I am ;D
Wow Benni, That's quite a collection you have going, enough to keep you busy when it's too cold to fish.
That's a happy looking cat, doesn't look like it misses many meals. Better be careful or you'll have to buy it it's own phone.
Philpott lake today :) I got 1 bass and marlo got skunked,,,,,but it's very nice down there ;D
DUDE!
Quote from: Gfish on November 19, 2018, 01:39:52 AM
DUDE!
yes my friend the secret is,,,,,,I only wanted a vintage k model to striper fish with or give to my dad and not tell him what was :D I couldn't do that so I got him a pe5 jigging master and rod,,,, if you want to see the video go to,,,jigging master 2016 freshwater fishing ;D
First trout of the year :D not bad,,,I'm glad they finally but some fish in the river ;D
Benni isn't that a char? I am a foreigner so what do I know ;D
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on November 20, 2018, 01:05:33 AM
Benni isn't that a chard? I am a foreigner so what do I know ;D
it's a brook trout,,, The colors in Virginia maybe different from each hatchery and the native brooks are very colorful ;D
you can tell by the fins white edges its a brrokie
Sure looks like one of the char family (similar to an arctic char). We (UK) do have some char in our deeper northern lakes.
Brook Trout, Lake Trout and Dolly Varden are in the Char genera(Salvalinius), as well as Char, Artic Char and some others I can't thinka.
Got 1 Small ? today,,, ;D
Looks like a hatchery Rainbow. Notice the wear on the fins. They rub 'em on the cement raceways and also they bite each other during pellet feeding.
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on November 20, 2018, 10:57:33 AM
Sure looks like one of the char family (similar to an arctic char). We (UK) do have some char in our deeper northern lakes.
you might be right,,,, ;) lake moomaw va, thay stocked steelheads and they maybe crossed with rainbows,,,,gmo,,we don't know and there not telling ;D
I got 2 small chars today :D and there talking about stocking cutthroat trout again ;) thay haven't did that is 25years ;D
I got 2 today :D and dewayne got 12 ;D
Some of the best eating fish I ever tasted was brook trout caught in the mountains of Colorado.
I was a lot younger then, but the memory stays with me.
My Uncle worked for the airlines and flew me out for free.
We hiked two hours each way to get to them.
The water was so cold, but it was worth it.
Great Job Benni. ;)
I got 1 today,,,, :D the pterodactyl was watching :-\ there not native here and like to eat up everything >:( log perch,,,candy darters,,,,,but that's ok ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 25, 2018, 08:34:36 AM
Some of the best eating fish I ever tasted was brook trout caught in the mountains of Colorado.
I was a lot younger then, but the memory stays with me.
My Uncle worked for the airlines and flew me out for free.
We hiked two hours each way to get to them.
The water was so cold, but it was worth it.
Great Job Benni. ;)
thanks my friend,,,,,I hope you get to go fishing soon ;D
We have pterodctals here too,the eat the koi and goldfish out of peoples fish ponds here. Several people stock their ponds with goldfish because they like to have them around. They also eat gophers.
Looks like a nice day of fishing Benni
Bennie, are you sure that was a Pterodactyl? It looks more like a Quetzalcoatlus. :-\ Dominick ::)
Quote from: Dominick on November 26, 2018, 02:19:38 AM
Bennie, are you sure that was a Pterodactyl? It looks more like a Quetzalcoatlus. :-\ Dominick ::)
yes we are celebrating,,,, my girlfriend got a promotion as a manager at olive garden :D same thing ;D
Tell your Girl Congratulations from Me Benni on her promotion!
Good Times. ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on November 26, 2018, 03:51:54 AM
yes we are celebrating,,,, my girlfriend got a promotion as a manager at olive garden :D same thing ;D
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that means more toys to you this xmas amigo
congrats to your lady
Oh boy extra meatballs... :o Dominick
Thanks very much my friends :D but I am a little worried :-[ the jobs in Danville va,,,, :-\ it's like Vietnam in 1968 ;D
Really :o
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on November 27, 2018, 01:15:54 AM
Really :o
yes sir,,,,I can't really explain it :-\ hi crime rates it's like Miami vice and farms ??? no joke :) I don't want to move there ;D
Got 1 red horse today,,,,sunny skys temp 32 ;D
you know, you guys really are amazing!
Congrats on your lovely lady's promotion. I did notice that you weren't celebrating at Olive Garden. ;D I wouldn't have either.
Quote from: alantani on November 28, 2018, 11:31:52 PM
you know, you guys really are amazing!
thank you,,,,,"Alan" this site has been amazing for me,,,,fishing tips,gear :D collecting and the best members ;) great guys,,,there fun :) I just PM penn if I could do the warranty online ;D
Quote from: conchydong on November 28, 2018, 11:58:09 PM
Congrats on your lovely lady's promotion. I did notice that you weren't celebrating at Olive Garden. ;D I wouldn't have either.
haha,,,, :D thank you very much and if I want chicken marsala ;) I make if myself with artichokes,,,new potatoes,,,asparagus and all the other stuff marsala wine,,southern comfort ;D
I'm not a very good at doing this :) but this reel doesn't like water 1 dunk or if it rains to hard :D I got to clean it out ,,,,,it was time ;D
My dad gave me the boat :D it's going to need some work to get it ready to fish,,,,pictures soon of the boat,,,,,It's just internet slow here in salem va,,,, ;D
Well got to talk to Keith today he's doing good,,,that's great to know and uncle sal,,,,,kicked the flavor on the green 209 it's fantastic,,,,my dad didn't really like the pe5 and rod I got him ???,,,,but I think uncle sal got it just right for my dad,,,,,uncle sal thanks you very much ;D
Really nice boat. That motor can't be very old. Even though the reel has green plates. it was a great trade. ;) ;)
-steve
Woo hoo! Now you have some place to dump you money. ;D Dominick
That's a nice boat Benni, can't wait for future reports from it. Does Marlo like boat rides? :)
Enjoy it!
Sal
Looking good Benni!
Quote from: Dominick on December 01, 2018, 01:13:32 PM
Woo hoo! Now you have some place to dump you money. ;D Dominick
thanks my friends,,,,and yes I have been saving up for a trolling motor for 3mouths Beth's holding the measuring tape at 60in :D but I don't know what size or trust,,,,but I'm not getting auto deploy to many problems ;D
Go get 'em Benni! 8)
Great looking boat Benni.
You can't beat that price. ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on December 01, 2018, 02:01:45 AM
my dad didn't really like the pe5 and rod I got him ???, ;D
That's because you should not have asked for cash along with the boat... :D ;D ::) Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on December 02, 2018, 03:47:58 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 01, 2018, 02:01:45 AM
my dad didn't really like the pe5 and rod I got him ???, ;D
That's because you should not have asked for cash along with the boat... :D ;D ::) Dominick
didn't really ask for the boat,,,but my mom did ;) and I never ask my dad for money :o my friend who is a jeweler said if ever need money he could wholesale the emeralds for $2600,,,,the b17 thats my lucky charm,,,it helps me catch fish ;D
I got 4 and dewayne got 4,,,,,nice day fishing,,,blue skys and yellow rainbows ;D
This just came in,,,, ;) dad's Christmas present,,,,"wow"man this looks good and works great,,,, :D uncle sal your the best ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on December 03, 2018, 08:53:54 PM
This just came in,,,, ;) dad's Christmas present,,,,"wow"man this looks good and works great,,,, :D uncle sal your the best ;D
What??? ??? Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on December 03, 2018, 09:32:52 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 03, 2018, 08:53:54 PM
This just came in,,,, ;) dad's Christmas present,,,,"wow"man this looks good and works great,,,, :D uncle sal your the best ;D
What??? ??? Dominick
sorry,,,,sometimes it takes time to post,,,,like "Walter cronkite"said tiger attacks foam at 11:00 ;D
Beautiful reel Benni,ought to make your Dad happy. That knob Sal made is perfect.
Your cat looks hungry!
Got 1 rainbow today ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on December 04, 2018, 01:45:17 AM
Beautiful reel Benni,ought to make your Dad happy. That knob Sal made is perfect.
Your cat looks hungry!
thank you sir,,,,,and yes uncle sal did a incredible job,,, :D looks fantastic ;D
Got 1 rainbow today :D and this in the mail,,,it looks fantastic marble blue handle for my dad,,,,thanks very much uncle sal your the best ;D
WOW! :o
That handle really pops.
Got 3 small trout today,,,,but I did find red October :D I'll be back soon for him ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 07, 2018, 06:16:57 AM
WOW! :o
That handle really pops.
yes my friend :D uncle sal making some very cool stuff ;D
Skunked,,,, :-[ did get some bites ;) and the truck does better in the snow than the Saturn it was fun ;D
You are Hard Core Benni!
Your Truck looks the same way. ;)
Luuuv that truck Benni :)
That 3rd pic of "blue skys, yellow rainbows" back on page 77, is quite artistic.
Quote from: Gfish on December 10, 2018, 12:53:43 AM
That 3rd pic of "blue skys, yellow rainbows" back on page 77, is quite artistic.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 09, 2018, 11:45:40 PM
You are Hard Core Benni!
Your Truck looks the same way. ;)
thank you very much my friends,,,,got 1 small rainbow today ;D
Got 1 small rainbow today ;D
Got 1 small trout today,,, :D but a Thunderbird really liked watching me fish,,,,thay haven't been around in along time,,,,but thanks to the state of Virginia ;D
I got new friend now ;)
The what-is-it quizzes are getting more difficult. My guess is juvenile screech owl.
-steve
Thanks Benni, glad your getting outdoors, everything in nature is good for us to see and appreciate. Thanks again. :)
Quote from: oc1 on December 15, 2018, 06:03:39 AM
The what-is-it quizzes are getting more difficult. My guess is juvenile screech owl.
-steve
yes my friend :D,,,,I stayed in the woods and in the creeks as a kid,,, :-[ but never seen wild life like this,,,? Didn't really look like a owl,,,,maybe some kind of hawk or falcon or osprey ;D
Quote from: gstours on December 15, 2018, 06:57:26 PM
Thanks Benni, glad your getting outdoors, everything in nature is good for us to see and appreciate. Thanks again. :)
yes,,and much thanks for the cool fishing trips you take us on,,,,we love to see the monsters you pull up ;D
Marlo wanted to try the cove out,,,,we got skunked,,, :D but that's ok,,,15 to 20mph winds and there was a tournament today 8 boats,,, thay got 2 bass :'(
We did see about 20 "roc"birds,,,I think there from the middle east,,, :D and I asked marlo? what's white and doesn't wear any clothes during Christmas time ??? well you got yetis and polar bears at the north pole,,,,but off Jupiter beach you got katherine ;) fishing with marlo always fun ;D
Some days you get em some days you don't. It looks cold, Marlo looks frozen solid in that picture. Hard to see the birds , are they turkeys?
Quote from: Swami805 on December 17, 2018, 02:15:54 AM
Some days you get em some days you don't. It looks cold, Marlo looks frozen solid in that picture. Hard to see the birds , are they turkeys?
yes my friend,,,,, :D me and marlo where too,,,but we couldn't stop laughing about the bass tournament ;D
I believe that is the first picture I have ever seen of Marlo not smiling. >:(
If I have to be in the cold for an extended period, I wear a snowmoblile suit. ;)
Quote from: Swami805 on December 17, 2018, 02:15:54 AM
Hard to see the birds , are they turkeys?
Call them turkey buzzards here in Kansas. They are primarily scavengers.
Now the other bird Benni showed earlier that Steve thought may be a Screech owl is a hawk. Its marking & wing tip color have me stymied.
Would very much like to see some pics of this bird... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on December 17, 2018, 01:14:59 PM
Quote from: Swami805 on December 17, 2018, 02:15:54 AM
Hard to see the birds , are they turkeys?
Call them turkey buzzards here in Kansas. They are primarily scavengers.
Now the other bird Benni showed earlier that Steve thought may be a Screech owl is a hawk. Its marking & wing tip color have me stymied.
Would very much like to see some pics of this bird... Jeff
where are still trying to figure that "Thunderbird"out and 6:00am Yokohama tire we seen some evil rain deer ;D
Set this rod up for my dad's reel,,,,taped it up,,,lightly sanded it,,,, mixed up some paint oil to match,,,used a squirrel tail brush,,,,it looks great,,,but automotive paint would have looked better or to good :D folk art ;D
Good job, Bennie !!
Things made by hand are always special, you're a good son Benni😉
it looks good Benni
what kind of rod is that one?
it looks pretty similar to a musky rod I have, same handles and type of guides
Quote from: steelfish on December 21, 2018, 06:11:10 PM
it looks good Benni
what kind of rod is that one?
it looks pretty similar to a musky rod I have, same handles and type of guides
thanks my friends and it's a quantum big cat rod,,,line rating 15lb to 40lb ;D
My dad really likes the rod and reel,,,,but the handle uncle sal built on his favorite 109,,,,he loves that :D thanks uncle sal ;D
Love it!...Merry Christmas to you and your family Benni!
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 25, 2018, 07:55:05 PM
Love it!...Merry Christmas to you and your family Benni!
Sal
hope you had a great Christmas,,,,,thanks again uncle sal ;D
Nothing like some couch fishing!
Glad your pops liked it Benni. ;)
Enjoy these times my Brother.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 27, 2018, 02:58:57 AM
Nothing like some couch fishing!
Glad your pops liked it Benni. ;)
Enjoy these times my Brother.
thanks brother,,,,, :D and your right!!!!you got to enjoy the time you got,,,, ;D
Skunked at the cove,,,, :D but the Phoenix put on a good show today and me and marlo talked about the 16hr stand off in Roanoke,,,, ;) this time the police weren't shooting at each other,,,,but nobody really knows what happened ;D
Me and marlo skunked again at the cove,,,, :D time go home drink bacardi and watch some TV with the cat and my girlfriend,,,,,, ;) happy new year everyone and hope the next year is the best one ever for everybody!!!!!! ;D
Back atcha Benni and all of the Ohana :)
I got 1 trout today and marlo 2,,,, ;D
Nice job Benni. You guys are true fishermen to go out anytime of year to enjoy your hobby.
Ringing in the New Year! Benni style!
Quote from: conchydong on January 02, 2019, 12:13:01 AM
Nice job Benni. You guys are true fishermen to go out anytime of year to enjoy your hobby.
Quote from: Swami805 on January 02, 2019, 12:27:35 AM
Ringing in the New Year! Benni style!
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on January 01, 2019, 01:47:58 AM
Back atcha Benni and all of the Ohana :)
tanks so much my friends,,,, :D I just hope all people here have a great year,,,,I pray for good health for everybody,and most is Keith,,,, ;D
I'm working in Chesapeake va,,,, :( no time to fish for puppy drums,,, :D but this guy looks like he catching alot of clams ;D
I got 3 trout and 1 zodiac snake,,, :D maybe it's a sign of good luck this year,,,, ;D
Great start to the new year my friend :)
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on January 07, 2019, 01:09:57 AM
Great start to the new year my friend :)
thank you very much,,,,,:D and hope to see the members here posts lots of nice fish this year ;D
I got 1 rainbow today,,,, :D hope thay stock soon ;D
I got 4 today,,,it was difficult :D but thay haven't stocked since November,,,,;D
I got 1 marlo 2,,,, :D we got to fish 1hr today after work,,,, ;D
Pretty good for an hour and if you're hungry you can eat the corn!
Quote from: Swami805 on January 17, 2019, 12:52:17 AM
Pretty good for an hour and if you're hungry you can eat the corn!
thanks sir,,,, :D but today i got skunked,,, :( it was snowing,,, ;) next time I'll try white corn,,, ;D
Those little trout don't look like much, but they are fine eating.
Benni,
You and Marlo are my Heroes!
I am not willing to freeze my butt off for freshwater,
Guess I'm getting old.
I don't get off work until 11 at night, and I am not that dedicated unless I'm on a Beach with Jaws waiting for me. ;)
I would not have any problems eating that corn with some Pan fried trout on the side. :P
Got 2 today,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 18, 2019, 08:14:55 AM
Those little trout don't look like much, but they are fine eating.
Benni,
You and Marlo are my Heroes!
I am not willing to freeze my butt off for freshwater,
Guess I'm getting old.
I don't get off work until 11 at night, and I am not that dedicated unless I'm on a Beach with Jaws waiting for me.
I would not have any problems eating that corn with some Pan fried trout on the side. :P
thanks my friend,,,, :D works been busy for the last 2 months here 60 to 80hrs a week,,,but that's ok now I get a break and someday I would like to see go after some freshwater monsters,,, :) most fishermen don't have strong enough gear and the fish just gets away,,,, ;) but I know you got some really fantastic gear ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 19, 2019, 12:17:39 AM
.........someday I would like to see go after some freshwater monsters,,, :) most fishermen don't have strong enough gear and the fish just gets away,,,, ;) but I know you got some really fantastic gear ;D
your 16/0 reel or penn torque spinning should stop any freshwater monsta'
Quote from: steelfish on January 19, 2019, 12:56:15 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on January 19, 2019, 12:17:39 AM
your 16/0 reel or penn torque spinning should stop any freshwater monsta'
thanks man,,, :D yes the torque is a Harley Davidson,,,, :-\ I'm always tinkering with it,,,but it's has landed some nice fish for me,,,, ;D
Bennny, just go fish when you have the feelin. work will be there as will the chores and are eternal. when you get old try to remember the good times, they may help you over the tough times. I,m glad to see you out there enjoying fishing with your friends. best of luck...
Quote from: gstours on January 20, 2019, 01:44:53 AM
Bennny, just go fish when you have the feelin. work will be there as will the chores and are eternal. when you get old try to remember the good times, they may help you over the tough times. I,m glad to see you out there enjoying fishing with your friends. best of luck...
there will be hard times and now sometimes I walk into a room ??? I can't remember why,,, ;) but I will remember your advice thank you my friend,,, :D tried fishing today rivers flooded and 30mph winds,,,,not a wasted trip,,,uncle sal does beautiful rock work,,,maybe I can get some tips on mortar,,,, ;D
;D Thank you for that laugh my friend :)
After being confused I just got this on sale,,, :D it might be able to find the fish but it can't make them bite,,, ;) first step to get the boat set up,,,, ;D
Hit the river today and on the other side thay fly rc planes,,, ??? Somebody had a bad day,,,, :-\
I got 2 rainbows and this hopi or yokuts duck got 1,,,, ;D
Got 1 rainbow today after work,,,,, ;D
Got 1 trout today after work,,,, ;D it got cold,,,, :-[
I got 1 after work,,,,,, :D cold trout slow bites,,,but there's got to be a big one somewhere,,,,, ;D
If that big one is out there I'm sure you'll get em, nice looking fish!
I got 2 today and dewayne 3,,, :D thay stocked yesterday but we tried not to fish there,,, :-[ to many people,,,,in the last picture you can see a cave in the top right corner,,maybe native Indian???,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small char after work,,,, :D and that's ok,,, ;D
Yes it is!...you go Benni...
Fine Job!
All I caught today was a Char Broiled Whopper with Cheese. ;D
I got 2 rainbows and 2 chars today after work and seen some big goats on the other side of the river,,,, :D today was a good day,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 06, 2019, 12:11:08 AM
Yes it is!...you go Benni...
thanks uncle sal,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 06, 2019, 01:20:30 AM
Fine Job!
All I caught today was a Char Broiled Whopper with Cheese. ;D
thanks my friend,,,,, :D and I love the whoppers,,,but the onions here,,,,not so good,,, ;D
Got 2 rainbows and 1 char,,,, :D but did see Larry and he is doing great,,,, ;D
Got 3 rainbows and 2 chars,,,, :D thay where small,,,but 19mph gusts of wind,,, I was pretty happy,,,,, ;D
Got 1 rainbow today,,,, :D it was slow,,,,but did get to see Larry,dewayne and dave he's in the background of the picture,,,great guy and a heck of a fly fisherman,,,,,, ;D
Looks like a fun day Bennie, good times with your buddies.
Good times on the river with friends and a trout too - yeha :)
Got 3 rainbows 1 char,,,, :D corn was working slow,,,,made the switch to the fly rod got 3 on it quick,,,, ;D
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on February 10, 2019, 11:23:54 AM
Good times on the river with friends and a trout too - yeha :)
thank you,,,,and yes my friends on the river are the best,,,, ;D
Everyone knew you would come around to the fly rod eventually :) :) :) Keeping it interestante.
-steve
Benni,
My Middle Son, Mike went fishing this morning with his 6 wgt.
He is married now, and he makes me proud. Has a young Daughter of 18 months and feeling all the pressure of being a responsible Adult.
It was in the upper 30's with cold #### rain. (I was in bed)
He was looking for Crappie, but caught a few Largemouth.
I have fished in the cold and rain many times.
It comes down to choice for me. Many small ones, or one Big One!
Maybe I need to get my priority's straight. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 12, 2019, 08:02:00 AM
Benni,
My Middle Son, Mike went fishing this morning with his 6 wgt.
He is married now, and he makes me proud. Has a young Daughter of 18 months and feeling all the pressure of being a responsible Adult.
It was in the upper 30's with cold #### rain. (I was in bed)
He was looking for Crappie, but caught a few Largemouth.
I have fished in the cold and rain many times.
It comes down to choice for me. Many small ones, or one Big One!
Maybe I need to get my priority's straight. ;)
You've set a good example for him to follow Daron!
Quote from: oc1 on February 11, 2019, 07:18:26 AM
Everyone knew you would come around to the fly rod eventually :) :) :) Keeping it interestante.
-steve
trout fishing been difficult,,,,maybe it was the game departments little disagreement with trout unlimited ;) hehe,,,not sure but where not getting the same fish here,,,so I had to go back to the ballyhoo rigs of corn,,,, :D but the fly rod is more fun,,,, thanks steve,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 12, 2019, 08:02:00 AM
Benni,
My Middle Son, Mike went fishing this morning with his 6 wgt.
He is married now, and he makes me proud. Has a young Daughter of 18 months and feeling all the pressure of being a responsible Adult.
It was in the upper 30's with cold #### rain. (I was in bed)
He was looking for Crappie, but caught a few Largemouth.
I have fished in the cold and rain many times.
It comes down to choice for me. Many small ones, or one Big One!
Maybe I need to get my priority's straight. ;)
that's a fantastic job getting those bass this time of year with a fly rod,,,, :D sometimes my mom and dad comes by to say what are you catching,,,,and that's cool,,,, ;D
Got 2 rainbows today,,,,,, :D then stopped by my friends to check out the progress his 1970,camaro,,,,it's bad#,,,,, ;D
That is one Cool Car Benni! :o
Bad to the Bone. 8)
I love the Camaro.
Cool car Benni, did a little drag racing with one of those when I was your age. :)
Sal
that camaro needs some Rod racks... !! :P
Thanks my friends,,,, ;D he will get it done,,,,it just takes time,,I think this summer It will be ready to paint ,,, ;D
Got 1 small rainbow today after work,,,, ;D
Looks like good bait for cove... Jeff
Skunked today at the river ,,,, :-[ but Larry stopped by,,not a wasted trip,,,,, ;D
It's not the "catchin" that makes a good trip.......!!
Quote from: Crow on February 18, 2019, 03:04:02 AM
It's not the "catchin" that makes a good trip.......!!
yes,,,,Larry is a cool,,,it's a treat to see him,,,master angler,,he said I'm dragging the river bottom for anything and I'm not happy till I get them all,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on February 18, 2019, 03:38:10 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 18, 2019, 03:04:02 AM
It's not the "catchin" that makes a good trip.......!!
yes,,,,Larry is cool,,,it's a treat to see him,,,master angler,,he said I'm dragging the river bottom for anything and I'm not happy till I get them all,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 red horse today after work,,,, :D the river is a little flooded so didn't expect much,,,, ;D
Hillbilly pier fishing is fun,,, ;) but with 2.5 test line,,,can't pull them up,,,so got to go down,,,,, ;D
Now that there is Flathead bait... Jeff
Benni what's a 'Red Horse' - looks like a European barbel :-\
Very close to the barbel. Be surprised if they weren't related... Jeff
Thanks Jeff - looks like a barbel but without the barbules :-\
I ate a lot of those, growing up.....grind 'em up in a sausage grinder, and make "fish patties". Nice, sweet meat....but a million little bones (hence, the grinding !)
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on February 20, 2019, 01:23:40 AM
Benni what's a 'Red Horse' - looks like a European barbel :-\
there red horse suckers,,,,but it could European barbel,,,, :D I don't think this fish is native here,,,,the hog suckers are,,,, ;D
River flooded and more rain for 2 days,,,,, :-[ then the spring holler reservoir well be draining for a week,,, :D but today the state is stocking the lakes for the future,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on February 22, 2019, 11:45:34 PM
River flooded and more rain for 2 days,,,,, :-[ then the spring holler reservoir well be draining for a week,,, :D but today the state is stocking the lakes for the future,,,,, ;D
Benni, We need the real picture of you on the back of that truck fishing in the tank with a Snoopy pole. That would be epic! :D
-g
Quote from: Gman_WC on February 23, 2019, 01:57:43 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on February 22, 2019, 11:45:34 PM
River flooded and more rain for 2 days,,,,, :-[ then the spring holler reservoir well be draining for a week,,, :D but today the state is stocking the lakes for the future,,,,, ;D
Benni, We need the real picture of you on the back of that truck fishing in the tank with a Snoopy pole. That would be epic! :D
-g
yes my friend,,,,,,,my dad told me the fish go up in the small streams when it's flooding and he is right but it's like shooting fish in a barrel,,,,, :D I like the Paul Simon vs Hawkins kind of fishing,,,,, ;D
River flooded again,,,, >:( winds 28mph,,,,and there's trout stuffed in that little steam,,,, ;) but that's to easy,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo went to the cove,,,it just closed "early",,,,, >:( found a pond at a park,,,,,it had a fence around it,,,,, :-[
But on the way home me and marlo seen some road rage,,,,, :o not a bad fishing trip,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on February 25, 2019, 11:54:36 PM
But on the way home me and marlo seen some road rage,,,,, :o not a bad fishing trip,,,,, ;D
Some people ought to fish more. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on February 26, 2019, 01:08:08 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on February 25, 2019, 11:54:36 PM
But on the way home me and marlo seen some road rage,,,,, :o not a bad fishing trip,,,,, ;D
Some people ought to fish more. Dominick
yes my friend this was very bad and the pizza delivery guy was just trying to do his job,,,,I'm just glad nobody got hurt,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,some very nice regulars that go to the cove every day came down to talk to us,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked the last 3 days at the cove ,,,, :( and today my boss's was talking about Cherokee north Carolina and I told them the time I had to go to the bathroom,,,,,but all I could find was a teepee,,,,I got caught and he was mad at first :D my girlfriend got this picture I like to share,,,,, ;D
Me and my girlfriend skunked at the cove,,,, :D but that's ok,,trolling motor will be here in 2 weeks,,,,, ;D
"I feel your pain" Benni. Skunked for about the 5th time in row on the South side of the Island, today. Can't wait for Spring. It's been unseasonably cold here at night and early AM.
Let the wind blow the yak way out while jigging the bottom, heard some splashing behind me---Dolphin fin on the surface bout 25ft away?, no!, too big and not commin up for air---BIG SHARK!, doin I don't know what on the surface. 5mph wasn't fast enough gettin outta there. Kinda fun in a scary way.
Saw only 1 Humpback whale. Even their numbers are way down, this year.
Ah well, so nice gettin out away from the landlubbers, but I really wanna hear my clicker screamin again soon!
Quote from: Gfish on March 03, 2019, 04:21:11 AM
"I feel your pain" Benni. Skunked for about the 5th time in row on the South side of the Island, today. Can't wait for Spring. It's been unseasonably cold here at night and early AM.
Let the wind blow the yak way out while jigging the bottom, heard some splashing behind me---Dolphin fin on the surface bout 25ft away?, no!, too big and not commin up for air---BIG SHARK!, doin I don't know what on the surface. 5mph wasn't fast enough gettin outta there. Kinda fun in a scary way.
Saw only 1 Humpback whale. Even their numbers are way down, this year.
Ah well, so nice gettin out away from the landlubbers, but I really wanna hear my clicker screamin again soon!
yes my friend the skunk is on,,,,,my friend on sol,,,has had the same problem in Virginia beach area cold and wet in a kayak,,,,,but sharks ,,,,, ;) that makes it a better work out,,,,,good luck on your next fishing trip my friend,,,,,, ;D
Stopped buy a pawn shop today,,,,,, :D 7500,5500,4400 didn't buy,,,but if a member needs 1 let me know,,,, ;D
I got 1small rainbow today,,,, ;) and that's great because it was cold and a little snowy ice,,,,, ;D
Marlo's friend he worked with moved away and then didn't make it,,,,,so I pray for her and her family and friends
If anybody needs help let me know I will help you,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small char today,,, :D but it's always fun when Larry there,,,, ;D
Sorry for no fishing reports but I quite my job at Shenandoah industrial rubber and got a new job at Korger air in martinsville va,,,,, :D no time to fish,,,, :-\ but today I got 2 rainbows 3 chars,,,,, ;D
Good luck with your new job Benni, good to see you got out and got a few anyway.
That takes some Kahuna's Benni.
I've been at the same job for 32 years. Its too late for me.
Best of luck to you my friend.
Good luck with your new job Benni. I work on my own, but I hear from others that today you need to move around to make more $$.
You say no time to fish, but I see fish...that tells me you're doing good ;)
Sal
Good luck Benni, a change is as good as a holiday, & your still fishing, cheers Don.
Best of luck Benni. My best job move was when I retired :D
Good luck on your new job !!
Quote from: Benni3 on March 15, 2019, 01:12:40 AM
Sorry for no fishing reports but I quite my job ......
LOL , you say sorry for no fishing reports in a period of time of 3 days !! hahaha
sorry for the good laugh but I was thinking in my case with a hiatus of 3 months of no fishing, I need to ask for forgiveness to all you guys
Was it only 3 days? Shoot, I was actually starting to wonder what was up with Benni! 3 days and no fishing for him must be like going without eating for the rest of us...Glad to see that you FINALLY got out there and were justly rewarded for it brother!
Thank you very much my friends,,,, :D the mechanics I was working with there where very mean,,,,and when I was in Florida one of the mechanics told me he really wanted to see a alligator in the wild,,,, :-\ no that would be to easy,,,, ;) but my new job everybody very nice and there teaching me how to weld and fit,,,,love it,,,, ;D
I got 3 rainbows and 3 chars today,,,it was a good day,,,, ;D
I'm glad you like your new job Benni.
I too have to work with some unsavory individuals.
We are a Union Shop, and when you have been there as long as me, there comes a respect when you get to call the shots.
I work with over 200 people every day.
You either fit in the machine, or your on the outside looking in.
It is all about teamwork.
I wouldn't say I love my job, but I thrive on getting things done right. ;)
Keep on fishing my Friend,
Daron
Neat stuff. Had to look it up....
http://kogerair.com/ (http://kogerair.com/)
-steve
That's awesome Benni. Glad you got to a better place!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 16, 2019, 04:50:43 AM
I'm glad you like your new job Benni.
I too have to work with some unsavory individuals.
We are a Union Shop, and when you have been there as long as me, there comes a respect when you get to call the shots.
I work with over 200 people every day.
You either fit in the machine, or your on the outside looking in.
It is all about teamwork.
I wouldn't say I love my job, but I thrive on getting things done right. ;)
Keep on fishing my Friend,
Daron
some people say oh no unions,,,,, :( I'm like no unions are a good thing,,, :D keeps business in busines and people working and my friend dewayne is a soldier,, enforcer,,, ;)no a union representative that's it ,,,,, ;D
I got 12 today and marlo got 4 when he got off work,,,,fun day ,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and 1 char today,,,,, :D I got down there right before dark,,, but that is the best time of the day,,,, ;D
You Go Benni! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 18, 2019, 04:43:12 AM
You Go Benni! ;)
thanks my friend,,,,, :D got 5 char after work today,,,, ;D
The man is a machine.... :D
Got 4 rainbows and 1 char,,,, :D today after work,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 19, 2019, 09:10:29 PM
The man is a machine.... :D
thank you man,,,,,,hehe,,,,,there's a price to pay I had 2 rods break 1 reel this week and yesterday I lost 2 lures and I missed a big one,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,, :D I'm going to do again,,, ;) I love fishing,,,I just can't stop,,,, ;D
Quotethank you man,,,,,,hehe,,,,,there's a price to pay I had 2 rods break 1 reel this week and yesterday I lost 2 lures and I missed a big one,,,, Angry but that's ok,,,, Cheesy I'm going to do again,,, Wink I love fishing,,,I just can't stop,,,, Grin
Well the reel I'm pretty sure you should be able to fix.... ;)
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 20, 2019, 03:07:19 PM
Quotethank you man,,,,,,hehe,,,,,there's a price to pay I had 2 rods break 1 reel this week and yesterday I lost 2 lures and I missed a big one,,,, Angry but that's ok,,,, Cheesy I'm going to do again,,, Wink I love fishing,,,I just can't stop,,,, Grin
Well the reel I'm pretty sure you should be able to fix.... ;)
yes sir,,,,,lucky it was a easy fix,,the 3m epoxy is way more stronger than jb,,,,,, ;D
Atta boy!
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 20, 2019, 04:15:19 PM
Atta boy!
thank you my friend,,,,,, :D got 4 rainbows today after work,,,,,full moon ;) rainbows come out at night,,,,, ;D
Quotethe 3m epoxy is way more stronger than jb
I'll have to remember that next time I gotta epoxy something. Thanks for the heads up on that ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on March 20, 2019, 04:08:59 PM
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 20, 2019, 03:07:19 PM
Quotethank you man,,,,,,hehe,,,,,there's a price to pay I had 2 rods break 1 reel this week and yesterday I lost 2 lures and I missed a big one,,,, Angry but that's ok,,,, Cheesy I'm going to do again,,, Wink I love fishing,,,I just can't stop,,,, Grin
Well the reel I'm pretty sure you should be able to fix.... ;)
yes sir,,,,,lucky it was a easy fix,,the 3m epoxy is way more stronger than jb,,,,,, ;D
C'mon Benny, thats a $1.50 part, get a new one and make that reel look new again, well at least that what the bail arm for the penn SpinFisher SSV 8500 cost.
No time to fish today,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,, ;) when I got home my dad got me this at a antique store don't know the name of the rod ??? The reel looks freshwater,,,,, :o,,,, ;D
And this came with it,,,, :D don't know why the stamp up side down? But that's ok,,,, ;D
Quote from: steelfish on March 21, 2019, 11:26:18 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 20, 2019, 04:08:59 PM
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 20, 2019, 03:07:19 PM
Quotethank you man,,,,,,hehe,,,,,there's a price to pay I had 2 rods break 1 reel this week and yesterday I lost 2 lures and I missed a big one,,,, Angry but that's ok,,,, Cheesy I'm going to do again,,, Wink I love fishing,,,I just can't stop,,,, Grin
Well the reel I'm pretty sure you should be able to fix.... ;)
yes sir,,,,,lucky it was a easy fix,,the 3m epoxy is way more stronger than jb,,,,,, ;D
C'mon Benny, thats a $1.50 part, get a new one and make that reel look new again, well at least that what the bail arm for the penn SpinFisher SSV 8500 cost.
yes sir,,,,,I like pfluegers service department there so good they will send me a new one for free,,,, ;) it's a bad design :D but that's ok,,,, :) I will get a new 1 and but it up,,,, ;D
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Quote from: steelfish on March 21, 2019, 03:26:18 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 20, 2019, 08:08:59 AM
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 20, 2019, 07:07:19 AM
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thank you man,,,,,,hehe,,,,,there's a price to pay I had 2 rods break 1 reel this week and yesterday I lost 2 lures and I missed a big one,,,, Angry but that's ok,,,, Cheesy I'm going to do again,,, Wink I love fishing,,,I just can't stop,,,, Grin
Well the reel I'm pretty sure you should be able to fix.... Wink
yes sir,,,,,lucky it was a easy fix,,the 3m epoxy is way more stronger than jb,,,,,, Grin
C'mon Benny, thats a $1.50 part, get a new one and make that reel look new again, well at least that what the bail arm for the penn SpinFisher SSV 8500 cost.
yes sir,,,,,I like pfluegers service department there so good they will send me a new one for free,,,, Wink it's a bad design Cheesy but that's ok,,,, Smiley I will get a new 1 and but it up,,,, Grin
But then you'll lose all the new "character" that appeared when you fixed it! ;)
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 22, 2019, 04:50:24 PM
But then you'll lose all the new "character" that appeared when you fixed it! ;)
I know this doesnt apply to Benny and others that fix their own reels only, but I try to dont show or have that kind of "character" with JB weld or McGyver fixes on my personal reels and rods cuz that will scare possible customers LOL.
PS: I do like Mcgiver fixes
Quote from: steelfish on March 22, 2019, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Fishy247 on March 22, 2019, 04:50:24 PM
But then you'll lose all the new "character" that appeared when you fixed it! ;)
I know this doesnt apply to Benny and others that fix their own reels only, but I try to dont show or have that kind of "character" with JB weld or McGyver fixes on my personal reels and rods cuz that will scare possible customers LOL.
PS: I do like Mcgiver fixes
there's more steps to the fix,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,if you YouTube daily affirmation with sturt smally that's how I will get through this,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 rainbows and 2 chars today and dewayne got a monster on the fly,,,,,,,, ;D
Like sturt said,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,, ;D
That trout is jumpy over a rainbow? Looks like a fun day, Dewayne got a big one
Quote from: Swami805 on March 23, 2019, 02:32:15 AM
That trout is jumpy over a rainbow? Looks like a fun day, Dewayne got a big one
yes sir,,,,, :D got to ride out the good luck as long as it last,,,,,, ;D
Got 8 today,,,,, 8) I was looking for dewayne and he found me then mark pulled up,,, :D and it was on,,,, ;D
Mark got a really nice rainbow then I got 1 from the other side of the bridge,,,, ;D
Last fish of the day,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,, ;D
Got 5 today,,,,,, :D and got fish with dewayne and mark,,,,, ;D
Cool!
Benni, are you gonna go uptown someday with flyfishin equip.? Looks like you got a good trout/char thing goin on in that river.
When I first converted many years ago, I said " man! I'm makin my trout fishin harder on myself on purpose?" but gradually, I started learnin and catchin a few, and found it to be much more self-satisfying whenever I's able to score. It was even a funner way to fish, when I couldn't get bit. Then about 2yrs. latter, that movie "A River Runs Through It" came out and alotta people, especially yuppies, started showin up everywhere I liked to go in Oregon and Calif. Had alla best stuff, guides with 'em sometimes, but there were more'n you could shake a stick at! Thankfully, I knew how to hit the wilderness, backpackin.
Here is something I need to work on,,,, :D I think there's a 12 step program for losing a fish,,,, >:( alot of time I grab the line then the fish breaks it,,,,, ??? If I'm fast enough I grab him up before he takes off,,,but this is also the time I know i got a problem,,but that's ok,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on March 24, 2019, 10:51:15 PM
Cool!
Benni, are you gonna go uptown someday with flyfishin equip.? Looks like you got a good trout/char thing goin on in that river.
When I first converted many years ago, I said " man! I'm makin my trout fishin harder on myself on purpose?" but gradually, I started learnin and catchin a few, and found it to be much more self-satisfying whenever I's able to score. It was even a funner way to fish, when I couldn't get bit. Then about 2yrs. latter, that movie "A River Runs Through It" came out and alotta people, especially yuppies, started showin up everywhere I liked to go in Oregon and Calif. Had alla best stuff, guides with 'em sometimes, but there were more'n you could shake a stick at! Thankfully, I knew how to hit the wilderness, backpackin.
thank you my friend,,,,and yes I catch more trout with a fly,,,,, :D thanks to dewayne,,,,but with a spin reel,,,, ;) I got my tricks I hate to give them up,,,, :) like one I need to do big live minnows on a treble hook,,,,if you just want big trout,,,,, :o oregon and California trips that's a life experience,,,,,,very cool my friend,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on March 24, 2019, 10:53:12 PM
Here is something I need to work on,,,, :D I think there's a 12 step program for losing a fish,,,, >:( alot of time I grab the line then the fish breaks it,,,,, ???
12 step program to avoid losing a fish on light line and small hooks
1. get a fishing net
2 to 12. read point no. 1
Indeed, if you wanna release 'em, a net is the way to go as it can reduce handling injuries...
Got 2 today at the Smith river behind work,,,, ;D
Those are scrappy looking fish, char?
Quote from: steelfish on March 25, 2019, 07:12:51 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 24, 2019, 10:53:12 PM
Here is something I need to work on,,,, :D I think there's a 12 step program for losing a fish,,,, >:( alot of time I grab the line then the fish breaks it,,,,, ???
12 step program to avoid losing a fish on light line and small hooks
1. get a fishing net
2 to 12. read point no. 1
yes,,,,, :D but marlo thinks there bad luck,,,,I even asked him,,,, if I put anvil dust on it or something will that work,,,mojo charm,,,, ;)
I think they might be German Brown trout. Also, they don't seem ta have that hatchery/raceway look with wear on the fins like the Rainbows. Wild ones?
I noticed how clean they looked too, clean fins and sleek like they've been off the trout chow for awhile. Don't look like browns to me though.
Browns can have a variety of markings - particularly black and orange/red 'dots' that vary in number. Thay can be almost pure silver (with virtually no spots) to heavily dappled. Yours Benni look like wild browns to me.
Yes my friends,,,,, :D philpott dam puts out very cold water all year and they stock trout at the dam 3.3 miles down,,,,, ;) but I'm 12 miles down stream,,,,, :o they fight like spotted trout,,,, ;D
QuoteHere is something I need to work on,,,, Cheesy I think there's a 12 step program for losing a fish,,,, Angry alot of time I grab the line then the fish breaks it,,,,, Huh?
12 step program to avoid losing a fish on light line and small hooks
1. get a fishing net
2 to 12. read point no. 1
LMAO...
Keep it going Benni!!
The "good ole State of Illinois DNR" is busy stocking Rainbows this week, in our county.......one creek, and a few "ponds".....all "spring fed". One pond they normally stock will be "missed" this year, as the river has flooded it out !
Quote from: Crow on March 26, 2019, 09:38:48 PM
The "good ole State of Illinois DNR" is busy stocking Rainbows this week, in our county.......one creek, and a few "ponds".....all "spring fed". One pond they normally stock will be "missed" this year, as the river has flooded it out !
I like the state of Illinois,,,, :D Danville,,, Dic van dykes hometown to Detroit,,,,flooding has changed alot of the rivers here too,,,,but the things you find,,,,this is the 3rd one,,,,, ;D
It s Dick Van Dyke German Brown with a Calculator. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 27, 2019, 06:13:14 AM
It s Dick Van Dyke German Brown with a Calculator. ;)
gene hackmans hometown it all adds up,,,,,, :D but nice looking river there too,,,, ;D
Yeah, the river that flows through our little town (Rock River) is "polluted" with all manner of stolen bikes, safes, cash registers....whatever, too ! I guess, if you're "crooked" enough to steal....a little "littering" isn't out of the question, either!!
Got 1 char today,,,, ;) skunked yesterday and today at the Smith river ??? But got 1 cast in at the Roanoke river in salem :o ;D
Got 1 yellowfin tuna today,,,,, :D it was a good trip,,,,, ;D
It was good times with great people,,,, :)
The boat i on was good times,,, ;) and the fishin' frenzy and the tuna duck was there too :o
Nice going Benni!...good people attract good people😉
You did good!
Nice Bennie, get you some!
Now that looks like a good time!
John
I would offer the outrageous statement that, unless folks just aren't giving reports...Benni and the Butt-Man are putting up more fish than the rest of us combined.....i did look at baits in my holding tank today, I saw the dock, rigged four rods, and cleaned part of the boat. I'm getting closer...
Really great Benny. Fishing next to the famous Fishing Frenzy (as seen on TV) is cool too.
-steve
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I would offer the outrageous statement that, unless folks just aren't giving reports...Benni and the Butt-Man are putting up more fish than the rest of us combined.....i did look at baits in my holding tank today, I saw the dock, rigged four rods, and cleaned part of the boat. I'm getting closer...
I'm pretty sure that you are not too far off on that one! I'm just going to keep living vicariously through them.....stupid work....
Keep going Benni! 😁
Quote from: thorhammer on March 31, 2019, 02:14:24 AM
I would offer the outrageous statement that, unless folks just aren't giving reports...
Like Benni I fish most every day. So busy just never thought to post about it. My fishing is generally mixed with firing rounds down range & other stuff.
Outside of winter 2-3 days in a row not fishing or shooting a gun I'm going through heavy withdrawals... Jeff
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 31, 2019, 12:02:25 AM
Nice going Benni!...good people attract good people😉
You did good!
thanks,,,, :D uncle sal,,,,I had the 9/0 and 20/0 with me,,,, the mate had no time to set it up,,,,but the captain really like it,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on March 31, 2019, 08:31:55 AM
Really great Benny. Fishing next to the famous Fishing Frenzy (as seen on TV) is cool too.
-steve
thanks my friend,,,,it's like being in the TV and reality malfunctions or Manhattan same thing,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on March 31, 2019, 02:14:24 AM
I would offer the outrageous statement that, unless folks just aren't giving reports...Benni and the Butt-Man are putting up more fish than the rest of us combined.....i did look at baits in my holding tank today, I saw the dock, rigged four rods, and cleaned part of the boat. I'm getting closer...
Sunday trip canceled,,,, :o but that's ok,,,,I'm worn out,,,,, ;) it's your turn,,,,and I hope you get the big one,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 brown trout today after work,,,, ;) but I'm fixing tuna,,,,, ;D
c'mon man. that's just wrong. one per day from now on from you :)
good luck on you mission,,,,, 8)
I got 2 chars today after work,,,,, :D and my friend dave stopped by to talk and he got the picture,,,Dave's cool,,,, ;D
I got 2 today and dewayne got3,,,,, ;D
West Virginia is having its gold rush right now,,,,,, :o golden trout as far as the eye can see,,,,,, ;D
Skunked today at the dan river,,,, :-[ 7miles from north Carolina,,,,,57miles from buggs inland,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today and gene got 1,,,,,, :o the funny look on gene's face is when he remembers he doesn't have a fishing license,,,,,but that's ok the game warden is not here and if he was he wouldn't wright you a ticket,,,,, ;) then gene told me about the Steven king movie,,,, >:( it's not as good as the book and he didn't like the ending,,,,,, ;D
Why is he wearing a crash helmet Benni?
Afraid the Aliens might scan his brain. lol
Could just be a tough neighborhood!
Fellas that roll through life with sporting a helmet are my kind of people.
10-4 on that.
Any Friend of Benni is a friend of mine. ;)
These Dude's are in the trenches every day.
Hunting for the fish.
I would be wearing a full face. ;)
He's well protected in case he slips on a rock 🙂.
Keep enjoying it, Benni.😉
Sal
Gene was riding his bicycle and sometimes he will stop and talk to me,,,,,,gene is a really good guy,,,,,he already has his ticket to heaven,,,,, ;D
I heard someone say,,,, :D your catching a fish,,,,, ;) nope you are,,,,, ;D
I got 4 and dewayne got 10 and the small man got 1,,,,, :D
Good on ya, with small man, Hoss. Maybe you got HIM hooked...on fishing!
Went out today and finally GOT THE SKUNK OFFA ME! A little Barracuda and an Amberjack. No pictures + the AJ was only about 3 lbs. The AJ's here can reach 100+ lbs., so I won't start a thread. Still proud that I got 'em though, cause I hada go down to about 300 ft. jigging a spoon, quite aways off shore.
The first time I've ever seen this; from about 75 ft. down, before I saw 'em, bubbles started commin up. Either he found a way to expell the swim bladder pressure, or it burst, though I didn't see evidence of damage when I gutted him. With all the deep dwelling bottom fish I've gotten off the mainland coast, their eyes bulging out and stomachs protruding out of their mouths, I've never seen that before.
Quote from: Gfish on April 07, 2019, 12:30:34 AM
Good on ya, with small man, Hoss. Maybe you got HIM hooked...on fishing!
thanks man,,,,,now grandpa got to take him fishing,,,,great times!!!! ;D
Skunked today at the cove,,,,, :D maybe in a week or two,,,, ;) but it's still a nice place to hang out,,,,, ;D
Got 1 rainbow today,,,,, :D they stocked green hill park,,,,, me and dewayne call 1 fishing hole little myrtle beach,,,that's where today this guy that looked like "jorge" from Hawaii 5.0,,,,,stated throwing rocks in the water close to me,,,,, >:( then I smiled at him,,,,, :) he had no idea how close he came from eating that ice cream,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 char today after work,,,,, :D that's just ok,,, ;D
They stocked salem today and me and marlo had a blast,,,,,, ;D
And Gene stopped to see us,,,,, :D we like gene,,,, >:( he still mad about the Steven king move,,,,,,,but they could do a remake of jaws,,,,with quint ,,,, ;D
Gene looks like Dennis from Jurassic Park. lol
Glad you are fishing Benni. My Time is coming. ;)
You got it good down there Benni, good fishing and good friends ;).
Keep having fun.
Sal
Must be easier fishing. I don't see anyone wearing a helmet!
Got 1 rainbow today and 1 really small drum,,,,, :D dewayne came by to see me,,,,the water was a little muddy,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 13, 2019, 05:34:33 AM
Gene looks like Dennis from Jurassic Park. lol
Glad you are fishing Benni. My Time is coming. ;)
and I know you're going to have a great time,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on April 13, 2019, 04:11:19 PM
You got it good down there Benni, good fishing and good friends ;).
Keep having fun.
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,, :D got new 80lb top shot on the unstopble 9/0 you built and ksong really liked that reel,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: alantani on April 13, 2019, 05:35:08 PM
Must be easier fishing. I don't see anyone wearing a helmet!
yes my friend that's a good idea,,,,the "new river",,,,I fall down in it alot,,,,, ;) but I hope your trip is going great and good times,,,,,, ;D
Had to call it a day,,,,, :D not good,,,,,, ;D
YUK :(
Looks like great duck hunting weather. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on April 15, 2019, 12:18:32 AM
Looks like great duck hunting weather. Dominick
yes my friend it is a good place,,,,, :D the Shanghai restaurant next door had the freshest orange duck anywhere,,,,,, ;D
I'm sure it was Delicious Benni! ;)
You are an Inspiration to us all.
Good fishing my Friend.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 16, 2019, 06:30:23 AM
I'm sure it was Delicious Benni! ;)
You are an Inspiration to us all.
Good fishing my Friend.
work is sending me to pella Iowa,,,, :D I'll be driving your way soon,,,,,, ;D
Get a non-resident tag....some pretty good fishing , around there ! Iowa DNR stocks some streams with trout, too....but I'm not sure if any are *close* to Pella .
The first pic is Virginia,2charleston west Virginia,3 Louisville Kentucky,4 is Indiana,,,,now I'm in Peoria Illinois,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on April 17, 2019, 01:22:53 AM
Get a non-resident tag....some pretty good fishing , around there ! Iowa DNR stocks some streams with trout, too....but I'm not sure if any are *close* to Pella .
thank man,,,,going past Illinois state flower and over the Mississippi river that's the state line into Iowa,,,,,, ;)
I'm in pella ia,,,at the pella window factory,,,,, :D I think the town of pella is a Dutch territory or something,,,,, ;) it was very difficult to get a fishing license here,,,,, ;D
If there's a way to fish there I got my money on you Benni. Safe travels
Go get em', Benni ! teach those Iowa fish a lesson !!
Quote from: Swami805 on April 19, 2019, 04:05:00 AM
If there's a way to fish there I got my money on you Benni. Safe travels
Quote from: Crow on April 19, 2019, 04:14:33 PM
Go get em', Benni ! teach those Iowa fish a lesson !!
thanks my friends,,,,I got my fishing license,,,,,, :-[ non resident,,,, :D I didn't know the the numbers on iowa drivers license ??? but that's ok,,,, ;) if we get some work done I'm going fishing,,,,,,, ;D
Benny :) , set your alarm, make coffee, go fishing, then go to work. If n you still have time. Time is wasting, bosses are always bossy. :-\
Thanks 🙏 for sharing your pictures.
Got to fish today for a hour I got some bites,,,,,, :D but I think I'm in the right place,,,,, ;)
Quote from: gstours on April 20, 2019, 03:19:10 AM
Benny :) , set your alarm, make coffee, go fishing, then go to work. If n you still have time. Time is wasting, bosses are always bossy. :-\
Thanks 🙏 for sharing your pictures.
no thank you for taking us along on your adventures,,,,, :D here I got to get up at 5 in the morning and work till 6 and no ride,,,, ;D
You are my Mentor Benni.
It doesn't matter where you are, you will be wetting that line. ;)
I am an hour from Louisville.
Be safe on your travels Brother. I hope they are paying you well being away from home.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 21, 2019, 06:21:31 AM
You are my Mentor Benni.
It doesn't matter where you are, you will be wetting that line. ;)
I am an hour from Louisville.
Be safe on your travels Brother. I hope they are paying you well being away from home.
thank you very much my friend,,,,,, :D if there's a Harley Davidson dealership near you we was there,,,,,,, ;) today I went by wyatt earp place to see if he wanted to go fishing but he wasn't there,,,,,,,, ???,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 cat today,,,,, :D first I tried the lake no luck so I walked across to the other side of the dam "boom"" and nice fisherman,,,,Todd Colin's gave me a ride back,,,,great guy,,,,, ;D
Stranger in a strange land and you catch a fish that the locals couldn't. Well done.
-steve
Way to go, Benni !!
so, are we having a BBQ party at 100 pages count?
nice catfish benny
Quoteso, are we having a BBQ party at 100 pages count?
Sounds like a plan! Benni will bring the fish... ;)
Got 5 cats 2 carps,,,,, :D yesterday Todd Collins told me my gear really wasn't suitable for here I need to go to wal-market and get something better for the 50lb and bigger cats that we have here,,,,, ;),,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on April 23, 2019, 04:48:13 AM
Stranger in a strange land and you catch a fish that the locals couldn't. Well done.
-steve
well 1 fishermen got a 50lb cat yesterday I did see the pictures,,,,, :D but most fishermen here are snagging the fish with jigs and spoons,,,,, ??? I'm using chicken livers and worms,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on April 23, 2019, 03:59:35 PM
Way to go, Benni !!
thanks man,,,,, ;D
Quote from: steelfish on April 23, 2019, 06:53:12 PM
so, are we having a BBQ party at 100 pages count?
nice catfish benny
thanks man,,,,BBQ ya that would be nice,,,, :D don't know where I will be at,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on April 23, 2019, 07:07:01 PM
Quoteso, are we having a BBQ party at 100 pages count?
Sounds like a plan! Benni will bring the fish... ;)
and A no.1 seasoned flour made in elliston va ,,,,,,, ;D
You are the man and always be Benni. ;)
Benni, after taking this wise gentleman, Mr. Collins advice & after returning from Walmart with your much better gear.. . If you would box up your Torque spinner & send it to me I'd be more than happy to fish your 2nd rate, less than steller gear... Jeff
No fishing today,,,, :D I'm just being a pirate,,,, 8) but pella's Julip time 84th annual,,,,,discover the Dutch may 2,3and 4th it sounds like a great time,,,except the wooden shoes,,,people come from farms around it's a big deal aroundhere,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on April 24, 2019, 03:20:08 PM
Benni, after taking this wise gentleman, Mr. Collins advice & after returning from Walmart with your much better gear.. . If you would box up your Torque spinner & send it to me I'd be more than happy to fish your 2nd rate, less than steller gear... Jeff
This has to fit somewhere in Mo's thread about collecting B rate spinners, I'm certain.
Quote from: Rivverrat on April 24, 2019, 03:20:08 PM
Benni, after taking this wise gentleman, Mr. Collins advice & after returning from Walmart with your much better gear.. . If you would box up your Torque spinner & send it to me I'd be more than happy to fish your 2nd rate, less than steller gear... Jeff
I will give you a good price on it,,,,,just service by Scott's bait and tackle,,,new power pro,,,,,just want to upgrade,,,,,,,,, ;D
This has to fit somewhere in Mo's thread about collecting B rate spinners, I'm certain.
[/quote] I do like the 706 better,,,,, ;D but you can't bet the unstopble 9/0 uncle sal built,,,, ;) if I could only learn how to cast it,,,,,,, ;D
Quotebut you can't bet the unstopble 9/0 uncle sal built,,,, Wink if I could only learn how to cast it,,,,,,, Grin
Better start hitting the gym Benni! ;)
Got 11 cats 2 drum,,,,,, :D and Tony got a monster,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni,
I'm pretty sure, any fishing advice these guys give you goes right in the toilet with a chuckle after the flush. ;)
I Vision you as I was back when I was young. I lived to fish, and knew how to do it without any advice.
It doesn't matter if you are in Tennessee or ten buck two, you know how to get it done. ;)
Practice makes perfect my brother.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 26, 2019, 06:22:35 AM
Benni,
I'm pretty sure, any fishing advice these guys give you goes right in the toilet with a chuckle after the flush. ;)
I Vision you as I was back when I was young. I lived to fish, and knew how to do it without any advice.
It doesn't matter if you are in Tennessee or ten buck two, you know how to get it done. ;)
Practice makes perfect my brother.
thanks my friend,,,,,, :D but I always listen to my elders,,,,,they know,,,,, ;) ,,,, ;D
500ft of pipeline done,,,,, ;) time to go back,,,,,,, ;D
Heading for home? Maybe stop to fish along the way? Safe travels Benni!
Quote from: Swami805 on April 26, 2019, 12:34:21 PM
Heading for home? Maybe stop to fish along the way? Safe travels Benni!
thank you very much sir that's very cool,,,,,,,,Kansas city
Im about 1/2 hour away from where those pics were taken... Jeff
Safe travels Benni :)
Slow going,,,,,, ;) Missouri river,,,,,, :-[ Ohio river,,,,,,, ;D
Lots of big fish in them thar rivers... ;)
Quote from: Fishy247 on April 27, 2019, 03:24:58 PM
Lots of big fish in them thar rivers... ;)
yes sir lots of good places to fish but no time to,,,,,,, :D pikeville Kentucky then lovers leap Virginia,,,,, ;D
Got 2 cats 1 hybrid,,,,,next time Mario will get the big one,,,,,and thanks everyone for wishing me safe travels,,,,,, ;D
Me and dewayne got a bunch of trout and 1 red horse sucker today,,,,,, ;D
Good job Benni! ... I didn't know you helped install doorknobs to hell😁.
Keep living it up buddy!
Sal
Got 2 trout today after work,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on April 30, 2019, 01:05:21 AM
Good job Benni! ... I didn't know you helped install doorknobs to hell😁.
Keep living it up buddy!
Sal
uncle sal,,,,when I read this I couldn't stop laughing,,,,, :D then I remember Lewis gale the local hospital has electric doors,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and dewayne got 12 today after work,,,,,, ;D
Got 2 cats and 1 goldfish and it's his marlo's turn to get a big one at the cove,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got a nice hybrid,,,, :D when I got to the fishing spot there was some swimmers,,,,,, :o but they where very nice and move down so we could fish,,,,,, ;D
Sorry we missed that.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on May 05, 2019, 04:18:15 AM
Sorry we missed that.
-steve
yes sometimes it's nice just to get out and see mother nature,,,,,,, ;D
Who cares if they bite...the scenery is spectacular! :D
Oh my !! ;)
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 3 and 1 cat,,,,,,,, ;D
One guy got about a 50lb cat today,,,,,but he used live bait which is against the rules and his going to keep it,,,,, ???
Got 1 cat today and marlo got skunked,,,,,,,but that's ok,,,, :D we still had fun,,,,,, ;D
somebody needs to ask ::)
why the censoring the images with "123"?
Quote from: steelfish on May 07, 2019, 03:28:43 PM
somebody needs to ask ::)
why the censoring the images with "123"?
Alex, please explain. I don't see any problems with the photos. Dominick
Quote from: steelfish on May 07, 2019, 03:28:43 PM
somebody needs to ask ::)
why the censoring the images with "123"?
Skinny dippers... ;D
Quote from: Dominick on May 07, 2019, 07:02:05 PM
Quote from: steelfish on May 07, 2019, 03:28:43 PM
somebody needs to ask ::)
why the censoring the images with "123"?
Alex, please explain. I don't see any problems with the photos. Dominick
look post 1429
looks like a lady about to swim so, inquiring minds want to know why the censorship with the red block 123
I'm guessing that the "Twelve Year Old rule" came into effect there... ;)
Quote from: steelfish on May 07, 2019, 07:36:56 PM
Quote from: Dominick on May 07, 2019, 07:02:05 PM
Quote from: steelfish on May 07, 2019, 03:28:43 PM
somebody needs to ask ::)
why the censoring the images with "123"?
Alex, please explain. I don't see any problems with the photos. Dominick
look post 1429
looks like a lady about to swim so, inquiring minds want to know why the censorship with the red block 123
Quote from: JoseCuervo on May 07, 2019, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: steelfish on May 07, 2019, 03:28:43 PM
somebody needs to ask ::)
why the censoring the images with "123"?
Skinny dippers... ;D
they where doing tasteful photographs,,,,,, ;) we do have rules here that are good,,,,,, :D maybe I could have made the boxs smaller,,,,,but I do have "k songs" number so I sent him the photographs with out the boxs,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid 2 cats and marlo got 1 striper and 1 carp,,,,,, :D they stocked stripers years ago,,,,but there was no bait fish for them,,,,we see one break rarely,,,,but marlo got one,,,, :o then some yoga paddle boarders came through,,,,, :-[
But that's ok,,,,,, ;) 1hr later the fish came back,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 hybrid,,,,,, ;D
That is one Nice Striper Marlo is holding up!
I stay clear of skinny dippers, I like staying married. ;D
I would not like her to be hanging out with naked men.
It is give and take. A Mutual Understanding.
One wife, one life brother!
Keep it real.
I got 2 hybrids and 2 carps ,,,,,,, it's marlo turn to get the big one ,,,,, :D and I think this was a yellow bachman's warbler bird flying around,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 11, 2019, 05:03:18 AM
That is one Nice Striper Marlo is holding up!
I stay clear of skinny dippers, I like staying married. ;D
I would not like her to be hanging out with naked men.
It is give and take. A Mutual Understanding.
One wife, one life brother!
Keep it real.
yes your right my friend,,,,, ;) party girls don't last,,,,that's why I just go fishing now,,,,,,,, ;D
You can have Both Benni.
No Party Girls, Just my wife.
Been on the beaches of Florida for a week now.
Switching up my game. Going with powerful spinners and casting from shore.
I have caught a shark every night. just not big ones, but the small ones are just as dangerous.
I'm three for four and realize now that Bonito are no good around these parts.
It took me a while to learn that.
Mullet, Tuna and Stingray are the only baits that will bring results.
A 5 foot Blacktip is one of the meanest and funnest fish to catch. That is what I'm After. Might put one on the grill before weeks end. ;)
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Got 2 rainbows today,,,,,dewayne got 14,,,,, :D but unexpectedly a orange akepa bird landed on my rod,,,,, ;D
Then found larry,,,,, ;) and saw some really nice goldfish,,,,, :D the orange 1,,, 15lb to 20lb the black 1,,,20lb to 25lb,,,, ;D
Fishing with Larry,,,, ;) you can't have a bad time it always interesting,,,,,, :D we met a fisherman from Afghanistan very nice guy and I'm glad the game warden wasn't around this time,,,,we are in restricted waters "artificial only",,,,,for me and Larry this was too funny,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 12, 2019, 05:15:27 AM
You can have Both Benni.
No Party Girls, Just my wife.
Been on the beaches of Florida for a week now.
Switching up my game. Going with powerful spinners and casting from shore.
I have caught a shark every night. just not big ones, but the small ones are just as dangerous.
I'm three for four and realize now that Bonito are no good around these parts.
It took me a while to learn that.
Mullet, Tuna and Stingray are the only baits that will bring results.
A 5 foot Blacktip is one of the meanest and funnest fish to catch. That is what I'm After. Might put one on the grill before weeks end. ;)
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you better watch out for those beach bunny's down there,,,,, :D can't wait too see the big sharks you get this week,,,, ;) keep the pictures coming,,,, ;D
Those Bunny's have nothing I want Brother. ;)
I'm here to fish and spend time with my family.
The Beach was unfishable today, but we tried anyway.
Came back to the condo and grilled some ribeye's and taters.
Triple 3 foot waves back to back, got a few bites and called it a night.
I'll be back tomorrow. ;)
No fishing today,,,,,, :D but the Minn kota came in and there going to pick it back up,,,, ??? The shaft got hit to hard,,,,but that's ok,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 13, 2019, 03:45:59 AM
Those Bunny's have nothing I want Brother. ;)
I'm here to fish and spend time with my family.
The Beach was unfishable today, but we tried anyway.
Came back to the condo and grilled some ribeye's and taters.
Triple 3 foot waves back to back, got a few bites and called it a night.
I'll be back tomorrow. ;)
your the anchor in the family,,,,, ;) I hope you get one tonight,,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,,, :D but marlo got 2 trout,,,,, ;) I was targeting goldfish,,,,,, ;D
I'm 4 for 6 Benni. ;)
We have been putting the fish on the sand, just three or four footers.
I can live with that.
We had plenty of bites tonight, just couldn't hookem'.
Breaking out the stops tonight.
Stingray, Mullet and Blacktip bait.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 15, 2019, 06:27:15 AM
I'm 4 for 6 Benni. ;)
We have been putting the fish on the sand, just three or four footers.
I can live with that.
We had plenty of bites tonight, just couldn't hookem'.
Breaking out the stops tonight.
Stingray, Mullet and Blacktip bait.
hope you do great tonight,,,,,,, :D skunked day two on the goldfish,,,,,but marlo on the other side of the bridge got a bass 2 redeyes,,,,, ;D
Got 1 hybrid and 3 cats and marlo got 1 cat,,,,, :D this is the best time of the year for the cove,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo got 2,,,,, ;) pretty good day,,,,,,, ;D
Benny, that picture you showed last week is a koi, not a goldfish. Koi are just a colored variant of the common carp (Cyprinis carpio). After a few generations they revert back to the wild carp color.
The one in your photo looks like a utsuri (variety) of koi. Unlikely to be a high quality or expensive one. You can buy a small one for five or ten bucks. The owner did not think much of it either when he threw it in the river.
All the normal common carp in the U.S. were introduced beginning in 1831 by the Bureau of Fisheries.... as a new food fish!! What were they thinking?? By the turn of the century the states were already trying to eradicate common carp because the habitat damage. Now, they're just a fact of life.
-steve
I got 3 rainbows 1 red eye and dewayne 16 trout and me and marlo got skunked at the cove,,,,but still had a good time,,,,,, ;D
And found some girls kayak bags,,,,,no id to return it,,,,but she was almost out of Mary j ,,,, ??? But had plenty of other stuff,,,,, :o at least she had a first aid kit,,,,sun tan lotion and bug spray,,,,drugs are bad,,, >:( no wonder she flip over,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on May 18, 2019, 07:11:54 AM
Benny, that picture you showed last week is a koi, not a goldfish. Koi are just a colored variant of the common carp (Cyprinis carpio). After a few generations they revert back to the wild carp color.
The one in your photo looks like a utsuri (variety) of koi. Unlikely to be a high quality or expensive one. You can buy a small one for five or ten bucks. The owner did not think much of it either when he threw it in the river.
All the normal common carp in the U.S. were introduced beginning in 1831 by the Bureau of Fisheries.... as a new food fish!! What were they thinking?? By the turn of the century the states were already trying to eradicate common carp because the habitat damage. Now, they're just a fact of life.
-steve
that's very cool my friend,,,,, :D I would love to catch a koi that big even if the "va game department" doesn't consider it a trophy fish ? Did you see the akepa bird that landed on my fishing pole on page97,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on May 19, 2019, 02:49:30 AM
And found some girls kayak bags,,,,,no id to return it,,,,but she was almost out of Mary j ,,,, ??? But had plenty of other stuff,,,,, :o at least she had a first aid kit,,,,sun tan lotion and bug spray,,,,drugs are bad,,, >:( no wonder she flip over,,,,,, ;D
hope you dumped it right away. wouldn't want to get caught with it! ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on May 19, 2019, 03:00:13 AM
Did you see the akepa bird that landed on my fishing pole on page97,,,,,,,, ;D
Cool. I didn't realize that's your pole it's sitting on. Black-headed grosbeak perhaps and Appalachian swallowtail butterfly before that
Kayakers always get their lighter wet first thing and then all the other paraphernalia is worthless until the flint dries out.
When are you going to take the boat out?
-steve
Quote from: alantani on May 19, 2019, 04:19:13 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on May 19, 2019, 02:49:30 AM
And found some girls kayak bags,,,,,no id to return it,,,,but she was almost out of Mary j ,,,, ??? But had plenty of other stuff,,,,, :o at least she had a first aid kit,,,,sun tan lotion and bug spray,,,,drugs are bad,,, >:( no wonder she flip over,,,,,, ;D
hope you dumped it right away. wouldn't want to get caught with it! ;)
yes it gone,,,,, ;) but the very small amount of Mary j ,,,,,there's a 70yr old fisherman I like very much and he's old enough,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on May 19, 2019, 10:06:50 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on May 19, 2019, 03:00:13 AM
Did you see the akepa bird that landed on my fishing pole on page97,,,,,,,, ;D
Cool. I didn't realize that's your pole it's sitting on. Black-headed grosbeak perhaps and Appalachian swallowtail butterfly before that
Kayakers always get their lighter wet first thing and then all the other paraphernalia is worthless until the flint dries out.
When are you going to take the boat out?
-steve
the orange bird said the Baltimore Orioles will be in the world series,,,,,,, :D the trolling motor it going to take sometime,,,,,,but June the 7th the cove is open late for boats,,,,,,this is what I got ,,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 carp today at the cove it's marlo's turn to get the big one,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice One Benni.
I had to take a double take at that pic.
Your shoes match the ground. I thought you were sinking. :o
Nice pic benni!
Daron, I see what you mean.
Benni knows how to blend in with the environment, maybe fishing strategy and its working nicely :).
Sal
Quicksand!!! :D Dominick
QuoteNice One Benni.
I had to take a double take at that pic.
Your shoes match the ground. I thought you were sinking. Shocked
Camouflage. How else would you explain all the fish he catches?!?!?!?!? ;)
I got 1 trout and 2 bass,,,,, ;) they stocked trout today and Calvin clay is in the picture with me ,,,,,he is a great person and fisherman,,,,, :D and in the picture with marlo is Matthew,,,,,very nice guy and very helpful,,,,in where they stocked and what there biting,,,,,,it's great to see good people,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 21, 2019, 05:35:56 AM
Nice One Benni.
I had to take a double take at that pic.
Your shoes match the ground. I thought you were sinking. :o
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 21, 2019, 11:22:28 AM
Nice pic benni!
Daron, I see what you mean.
Benni knows how to blend in with the environment, maybe fishing strategy and its working nicely :).
Sal
Quote from: Dominick on May 21, 2019, 06:37:01 PM
Quicksand!!! :D Dominick
Quote from: Fishy247 on May 21, 2019, 07:24:53 PM
QuoteNice One Benni.
I had to take a double take at that pic.
Your shoes match the ground. I thought you were sinking. Shocked
Camouflage. How else would you explain all the fish he catches?!?!?!?!? ;)
hehe,,,,,my health not fading,,,,, ;) but it could be a "grandfather paradox"what ever that is,,,,,, ;D
you guys are awesome!!!! ;D
I need to Fish with Marlo and Benni.
These two are what fishing is all about. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 23, 2019, 06:52:06 AM
I need to Fish with Marlo and Benni.
These two are what fishing is all about. ;)
Quote from: alantani on May 23, 2019, 04:03:13 AM
you guys are awesome!!!! ;D
thanks my friends,,,,,, :D me and marlo will fish with anybody anytime,,,, :) but today I tried to bid on a k model,,,,,,no luck on ebay they got me the 5th time,,,,,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Got 3 cats 1 hybrid,,,,,no luck for marlo,,,,,but that's ok,,,,we have a blast just getting out and taking about work and stuff,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 bass 3 trout ,,,,,,,, dewayne got a monster and ava got 1,,,,,,,,,the snakes are out,,, ;)this baby anaconda was very curious and was swimming around my feet,,,,,,, ;D
Yes there's not to many fly fisherman around here that is good as dewayne,,,,,he got a monster today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout and dewayne got 2 at the river,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid,,,,marlo got 1 hybrid and Larry got 1 carp on 6lb test today at the cove,,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 small hybrid and my biggest channel cat at the cove,,,,, :D and marlo went to a memorial day party,,,,good times,,,,,, ;D
And... you're on your 100th page of Luck!
Quote from: Smols on May 28, 2019, 12:48:11 PM
And... you're on your 100th page of Luck!
thanks my friend,,,,,,and there was a memorial day barbeque,,,,, sometimes things just work out,,,,,, ;D
a day to remember! ;D
Great channel Benni! 8)
Triple digits!!! WOO HOO!!!!
Nice catfish too Benni!
Quote from: Smols on May 28, 2019, 12:48:11 PM
And... you're on your 100th page of Luck!
where is the beef?
when its the party to celebrate ?
Benni, now you can print the 100 pages and sell it as "the fishing adventures of Bennie" .. and Marlo !!
Benni is a cool guy 😎...
100 pages of the adventures of Bennie. Thanks!!!!
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: alantani on May 28, 2019, 03:13:15 PM
a day to remember! ;D
a day that will live in empathy,,,,, ;) the orca meeting sounds really cool so much knowledge in one place,,,,,your going to have a blast ,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on May 28, 2019, 04:00:05 PM
Great channel Benni! 8)
thanks man,,,,,,he put up a fight and it was time to go,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on May 28, 2019, 05:00:03 PM
Triple digits!!! WOO HOO!!!!
Nice catfish too Benni!
thanks man,,,,, :D ;D
Quote from: steelfish on May 28, 2019, 05:19:12 PM
Quote from: Smols on May 28, 2019, 12:48:11 PM
And... you're on your 100th page of Luck!
where is the beef?
when its the party to celebrate ?
Benni, now you can print the 100 pages and sell it as "the fishing adventures of Bennie" .. and Marlo !!
hehe,,,,marlo does print alot of it,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 28, 2019, 05:44:57 PM
Benni is a cool guy 😎...
your best uncle sal,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on May 28, 2019, 08:45:31 PM
100 pages of the adventures of Bennie. Thanks!!!!
no thank you,,,, :D my friend,,,,,,, ;D
The Man, The Myth, The Legend!
Benni is the Man! :)
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got a nice size carp,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 30, 2019, 08:41:26 AM
The Man, The Myth, The Legend!
Benni is the Man! :)
thank you my friend,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid and 2 cats,,,,, :D marlo got 5 hybrids and 1 cat,,,,, ;D
Benni, I just 'binged' read from page 87 through 100 this morning.
Almost like reading the Bible!
Extremely comforting.
Thank you my friend for the inspiration.
Steve
Quote from: swill88 on June 01, 2019, 07:31:41 PM
Benni, I just 'binged' read from page 87 through 100 this morning.
Almost like reading the Bible!
Extremely comforting.
Thank you my friend for the inspiration.
Steve
thanks man,,,,,,hope you have a blessed day my friend,,,,,,, :D a 101 pages,,,,,not 101 damnsshions spots all over my sole like 101 dalmatians,,,,, ;) my girlfriend beth it's her birthday,,,,,, ;D
Happy Birthday to your girlfriend Beth, Benni.
I'm sure you're spoiling her🙂
Yes, Happy Birthday , to the young lady !
Wish her Happy Birthday from me :)
wish her happy birthday & many many more, cheers Don.
Thank you very much my friends,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 cats 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 hybrid,,,,,,, ;D
The hybrids are getting bigger.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on June 05, 2019, 03:42:33 AM
The hybrids are getting bigger.
-steve
thanks my friend,,,,,, :D a rod repairman comes up to roanoke va on Wednesdays now,,,,, :) so I give him a rod to work on and asked him how old is this"? Maybe over 100yrs old?" and he did a fabulous job,,,,,,, ;D
Really nice one. Calcutta cane I believe. They started importing Calcutta cane from (of all places) Calcutta in the 1850's. It's probably from late 1940's or 1950's though. I don't recognize the reel seat they appear to be Mildrum guides. If the original handle wrapping was cotton instead of nylon and the original guide wrapping was silk instead of nylon then I would have guessed 1920's to early 1940's. Nylon melts over a flame but cotton and silk burn over a flame leaving a light ash that can be flicked away. I like the mix of tarred and non-tarred seine twine on the handle. The turks head are tricky to tie but pretty common on deckhand-style rods.
-steve
Nice rod Bennie, looks like it's fixed up and ready to go! You going to fish it? Maybe once then on the wall?
Quote from: oc1 on June 05, 2019, 11:17:54 PM
Really nice one. Calcutta cane I believe. They started importing Calcutta cane from (of all places) Calcutta in the 1850's. It's probably from late 1940's or 1950's though. I don't recognize the reel seat they appear to be Mildrum guides. If the original handle wrapping was cotton instead of nylon and the original guide wrapping was silk instead of nylon then I would have guessed 1920's to early 1940's. Nylon melts over a flame but cotton and silk burn over a flame leaving a light ash that can be flicked away. I like the mix of tarred and non-tarred seine twine on the handle. The turks head are tricky to tie but pretty common on deckhand-style rods.
-steve
thanks very much for the info,,,,, :D the date of this rod will work great for my bridge city,,,,, :( but when putting line on it I found out it needs service,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on June 06, 2019, 01:18:33 AM
Nice rod Bennie, looks like it's fixed up and ready to go! You going to fish it? Maybe once then on the wall?
thanks my friend,,,,,, :D maybe tomorrow,,,,,if it doesn't rain to hard,,,,,,, ;D
It rained yesterday and now today,,,, >:( stopped by a antique mall and got 2 rods and reels for $25 ,,,,,, :D might could trade with them later,,,,,,, ;D
Looks like a good buy, to me !
Shoot Benni, you could probably sell one of the reels and break even on the deal! Are those 109's?
Thanks my friends and my dad found this 155 for me at a church sale today $10,,,,, ;D
You are getting some good deals, Benni ! The only fishin' stuff I see for sale around me, is worn out Zebco spin cast reels ;)
The rain slowed up enough for me and my dad to go fishing,,,,, :D didn't catch everything,,,,,but that's ok,,,, ;) did get to hook a hybrid on the old rod,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on June 08, 2019, 06:11:13 PM
Are those 109's?
If they're 9M's then that's two new threads today with matching number nines. I can relate.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on June 09, 2019, 05:23:44 AM
Quote from: Fishy247 on June 08, 2019, 06:11:13 PM
Are those 109's?
If they're 9M's then that's two new threads today with matching number nines. I can relate.
-steve
just regular 9,,,,but that's what dad uses and mono's,,,,,, ;D
That reel was a score
Quote from: wailua boy on June 11, 2019, 06:08:59 AM
That reel was a score
thank you man,,,,,, :D got 2 hybrids today and it's marlo's turn to get the big one,,,,,,but we always have fun,,,, :) talking about when buckwheat got shot or Mr Robinson and there was a cool sunset too,,,,,,, ;D
We couldn't get a bite today,,,,,, :( at 9:15 time to go,,,,,so did marlo's rod,,,,,,, ;D
Nice fish Marlo.....fishing till the last minute paid off big time, and I'm betting it was a challenge in the darkness !! Congrats
Ted
Bottom of the 9th, 2 out, full count, SMACK! that ball is outa here! Nice one Marlo!
What a monster! Nice going Marlo!👍
Sal
Marlo my Man!
Awesome! :o
Quote from: Benni3 on June 09, 2019, 01:15:10 AM
The rain slowed up enough for me and my dad to go fishing,,,,, :D didn't catch everything,,,,,but that's ok,,,, ;) did get to hook a hybrid on the old rod,,,,,,, ;D
I was about to ask you if you had gotten the boat wet yet...nice fishing!
But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get a safety line around that Driftmaster on the teal 9 with Sal's handle- you've got it sitting below the reel and one of those flatheads will take it away from you! I have a near mint one and it is in the top couple of my favorite reels.
John
Marlo did good !!
Marlo got 2 hybrids and it's my turn to get the big one,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Maxed Out on June 14, 2019, 02:49:31 AM
Nice fish Marlo.....fishing till the last minute paid off big time, and I'm betting it was a challenge in the darkness !! Congrats
Ted
Quote from: Swami805 on June 14, 2019, 03:11:52 AM
Bottom of the 9th, 2 out, full count, SMACK! that ball is outa here! Nice one Marlo!
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 14, 2019, 05:57:18 AM
What a monster! Nice going Marlo!👍
Sal
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 14, 2019, 09:16:47 AM
Marlo my Man!
Awesome! :o
Quote from: Crow on June 14, 2019, 11:54:14 AM
Marlo did good !!
marlo said thanks guys,,,,,, :D he can't wait to catch another big cat,,,,,,, ;D
always amazing! ;D
Love the smile that Marlo has,cheers Don.
Thanks you my friends,,,,,, :D
Quote from: thorhammer on June 14, 2019, 10:55:11 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 09, 2019, 01:15:10 AM
The rain slowed up enough for me and my dad to go fishing,,,,, :D didn't catch everything,,,,,but that's ok,,,, ;) did get to hook a hybrid on the old rod,,,,,,, ;D
I was about to ask you if you had gotten the boat wet yet...nice fishing!
But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get a safety line around that Driftmaster on the teal 9 with Sal's handle- you've got it sitting below the reel and one of those flatheads will take it away from you! I have a near mint one and it is in the top couple of my favorite reels.
John
that's my dad's boat,,,,,but I'm working on getting this one ready ,,,,,,,, ;) measure 15 times cut once,,,,,,,, :-[ that's a 209 uncle sal built for my dad and It's still here my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Lookin' good, Benni ! Until I saw the troller mounted, I thought you were putting a "pulpit" on your boat!
Quote from: Crow on June 15, 2019, 11:35:27 PM
Lookin' good, Benni ! Until I saw the troller mounted, I thought you were putting a "pulpit" on your boat!
thanks man,,,,,, :D I'm going to make it work some how,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 hybrids 1 cat and marlo got 6 hybrids,,,,,, :D nothing big,,,,15 to 20mph winds but we had a blast and it all just worked out,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid today and marlo got some pumpkin seed lizards,,,,,, :D thanks uncle sal,,,,,,, ;D
👍...enjoy Marlo!
Sal
I got skunked and marlo got 1 hybrid and 1 yangtze turtle,,,,,so it wouldn't get hit by a car,,,,,,, ;D
Wow, is that some sort of box turtle? I'd have kept it.
-steve
Steve, I believe it's an Ornate box turtle. We have them here Kansas. They are very omnivorous eating dandelion flowers & seem
to love grasshoppers... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 18, 2019, 12:21:23 PM
Steve, I believe it's an Ornate box turtle. We have them here Kansas. They are very omnivorous eating dandelion flowers & seem
to love grasshoppers... Jeff
Quote from: oc1 on June 18, 2019, 06:08:55 AM
Wow, is that some sort of box turtle? I'd have kept it.
-steve
yes my friends a very happy turtle :D and would have made a great pet,,,,, :) we thought of turning him loose at the cove but to many people,,,,, ;) so back in the bushes and not the freedom of the road for him,,,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 hybrid and 1 carp,,,, :( marlo had to work today,,,,,but the bridge city did great,,,,,, ;) thanks uncle sal,,,,, :D and I see why Steve likes the vintage gear,,,,,,it would be fun on a headboat,,,,,,,,, ;D
Those carp are a real blast to catch !
Carp have got to be in the top fish when it comes to the hardest fighting of fresh water fish in North America.
I love catching them. They dont get enough respect here... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 20, 2019, 03:54:21 AM
Carp have got to be in the top fish when it comes to the hardest fighting of fresh water fish in North America.
I love catching them. They dont get enough respect here... Jeff
They sure don't get any respect from me Jeff :) But look at the Brits. They love the darn things above all else. I'm surprised our British brothers haven't spoken up in defense of the carp.
-steve
That's one cool pic right there, should be on the front cover...love it!
Sal
I remember a bar sign for sale at Bass Pro Shops, that stated:
"If you ain't a Carp fisherman, you ain't sh1t." :D :D
Terry.
The boat slowly coming along,,,,, ;) didn't like the numbers looked,,,, ::) but I did give it a name too,,,,,, ;D
Named after a killer whale. Cool. Also AT for Alan Tani. :D Dominick
Nice changes Bennie, you must have some secrete gear on that boat, how come we did`nt get a look @ the rest of it, cheers Don.
Tilikum is a killer whale? Never heard of it. Lookin good and relevant so far Bennie, keep us updated.
I think hard fightin(or not so) Carp can depend on where you fish for 'em. Maybe there's sub-species that that are more hardy than others?...
Nice job on the boat name Bennie, should add a whole new wrinkle to your fishing adventures. Wasn't that the orca from Blackfish?
Marlo got 4 hybrids I got 1 hybrid and 1 cat the cat got 1 Alala bird,,,,, ;) today was a good day except for the bird,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on June 20, 2019, 02:24:06 AM
Those carp are a real blast to catch !
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 20, 2019, 03:54:21 AM
Carp have got to be in the top fish when it comes to the hardest fighting of fresh water fish in North America.
I love catching them. They dont get enough respect here... Jeff
Quote from: oc1 on June 20, 2019, 08:15:02 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 20, 2019, 03:54:21 AM
Carp have got to be in the top fish when it comes to the hardest fighting of fresh water fish in North America.
I love catching them. They dont get enough respect here... Jeff
They sure don't get any respect from me Jeff :) But look at the Brits. They love the darn things above all else. I'm surprised our British brothers haven't spoken up in defense of the carp.
-steve
I didn't care for carp fishing,,,,,, :( till I had to get a trophy size to fill the blank and don't have one yet,,,,,,very smart fish with a great fight,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on June 20, 2019, 11:03:16 PM
Named after a killer whale. Cool. Also AT for Alan Tani. :D Dominick
thanks my friend,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Donnyboat on June 20, 2019, 11:51:45 PM
Nice changes Bennie, you must have some secrete gear on that boat, how come we did`nt get a look @ the rest of it, cheers Don.
I almost have the trolling motor pulpit done and the fish finder hooked up and then batteries,,,,,it takes a little time,,,,but I'm on my way,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on June 21, 2019, 01:37:23 AM
Nice job on the boat name Bennie, should add a whole new wrinkle to your fishing adventures. Wasn't that the orca from Blackfish?
yes my friend,,,,he was the real "jaws",,,,,,,,, ;)
Awesome!
You are still the Man Benni.
Thanks for taking us along again. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 21, 2019, 06:04:00 AM
Awesome!
You are still the Man Benni.
Thanks for taking us along again. ;)
thanks my friend,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 carp and marlo got 3 hybrids and 1cat ,,,,,, :D it's larry's turn to get a big one,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, I'm really getting a kick out of you catching these carp on that nice old combo your using... Jeff
Stripped Bass and freshwater white bass.
tps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_striped_bass
Also known here in Kansas as Wipers. Very fun fish to catch a little better than white bass to eat. though I dont care to eat either... Jeff
Not my favorite, either, but, if you are "fish hungry", and soak the fillets in milk....they aren't too bad ! My folks, when they retired ('65}, went to Arkansas, and had a home on Lake Norfork. When they stocked the stripers in there, those things went crazy ! Amazing rate of growth.....and the crappie fishing went WAY downhill, at the same time!! Guess they liked crappie, too !! I seem to remember that a "striper" was a male stripped bass, and a female white bass cross, and a "wiper" was a male white bass, and a female striped bass......but my "remember" ain't very good anymore !
Here thay fight harder than any other fresh water fish,,,,,, :D and one didn't make it,,,,,so he was soaked in Italian dressing,butter,,lemon juice,,,,it was good,,,, ;D
Got this pulpit done today,,,,, :D use 3m panel bond to make it stronger,,,,,, ;D
Lookin' good, Benni !! Before you mount that troller....I want to see you doing your "Quint" impersonation !!
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 3 today,,,,, ;D
Yeah buddy, gettin some stink on your hands. I'm fishing tonight but no bites yet.
Quote from: wailua boy on June 23, 2019, 03:26:29 AM
Yeah buddy, gettin some stink on your hands. I'm fishing tonight but no bites yet.
hope you get the big one,,,,good luck,,,,,,, ;D
me and my girlfriend went to the river to look for a big goldfish,,,,,,, ;) there was wreack next to us on the way :o and didn't see any goldfish,,, carp or koi,,,,, :( just a Madagascar pochad,,,,the search goes on for different places to fish,,,,,,,, ;D
ouch.......
I'm sure you know that the Madagascar pochard is one of the rarest ducks in the world!!
That was either Huey, Duey or Louie. ;D ;D Dominick
Naw, I think it was Donald !
Quote from: alantani on June 24, 2019, 02:41:43 PM
ouch.......
hehe,,,,,, ;) happening again today,,,,was work on the boat got all the modifications done and trolling motor on,,,,,,then the lady next door back over the stop sign next project before somebody calls to report it,,,,, :-[ she helped me dragged it across the street for modifications,,,,,and it whent back up no problem a little shorter,,,,,,, ;D
You're a man of many talents, Benni ! I sure would have liked to see you out on the "pulpit", though :o
Quote from: Crow on June 25, 2019, 01:38:21 AM
You're a man of many talents, Benni ! I sure would have liked to see you out on the "pulpit", though :o
will,,,, bill jones's is on city council and he has a sign shop and does all city signs we have more street signs anywhere on the east coast,,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, I'm really been loving this thread.
How much thrust does that trolling motor put out ?
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 25, 2019, 01:19:08 PM
Benni, I'm really been loving this thread.
How much thrust does that trolling motor put out ?
112 my friend,,,,, ;D
Got 1 roanoke log perch in the net and he went back in the water fast,,,,,, ;) 1 smallmouth at the river and 1 hybrid at the cove,,,,,,, ;D
You are the Man Benni!
Always will be so. ;)
We've seen hybrids before, but never the endangered Roanoke Logfish from the Roanoke River where it passes through Roanoke. I love all the wildlife you guys come across.
-steve
Quote from: Benni3 on June 26, 2019, 02:35:09 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 25, 2019, 01:19:08 PM
Benni, I'm really been loving this thread.
How much thrust does that trolling motor put out ?
112 my friend,,,,, ;D
Benni I have to ask are you confident in the strength of that mount ?
Your trolling motor will hit stuff with the weight of your boat behind it.
How much does it flex fully extended while grabbing the prop end & twisting & pushing ?
I've seen these ripped off the bow numerous times.
Pics dont always show what's up . I'm in no way knocking your work.
Just looking out my friend... Jeff
Yes it was more difficult than expected,,,,,1/4 aluminum with the 2" 90,, bolted with 3m panel bond in between,,,, ;) it's strong as a weld,,,,,, :D I did the aluminum to the deck,,,,,I can ad 90 to the bottom,,,, but I think I'm good thanks for the heads up,,,,,,,,, ;D
Yup !! That looks good & strong. It was hard to see you were using that thick of material in the prior pics... Jeff
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 26, 2019, 07:03:35 AM
You are the Man Benni!
Always will be so. ;)
Quote from: oc1 on June 26, 2019, 08:42:51 AM
We've seen hybrids before, but never the endangered Roanoke Logfish from the Roanoke River where it passes through Roanoke. I love all the wildlife you guys come across.
-steve
thanks very much my friends,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and marlo got 1 cat and a yellow perch today,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 22, 2019, 08:16:00 PM
Got this pulpit done today,,,,, :D use 3m panel bond to make it stronger,,,,,, ;D
Are you going to stand on that? Marlo?
Better test it, my friend, with weights or something. (Not me for sure)
steve
Quote from: swill88 on June 27, 2019, 03:02:26 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 22, 2019, 08:16:00 PM
Got this pulpit done today,,,,, :D use 3m panel bond to make it stronger,,,,,, ;D
Are you going to stand on that? Marlo?
Better test it, my friend, with weights or something. (Not me for sure)
steve
it's just for the trolling motor,,,,hehe,,, :D but the 3m panel bond made it alot stronger that's some fantastic stuff,,,,,, ;D
Skunked today at the cove,,,,, :( and the summer brought in the bad fishermen,,,,, >:( the ones me and marlo don't want to be around,,,,,hehe,,, ;) time to fine somewhere else to fish,,,,, ;D
benni, what are those things?????
Quote from: alantani on June 28, 2019, 05:57:29 AM
benni, what are those things?????
painted turtles under the water,,,,,, ;D
Do they steal your bait out there also ?
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 28, 2019, 02:41:47 PM
Do they steal your bait out there also ?
not at cove,,,,,, :D but on the river they love bread and me and marlo catch alot of turtles,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked today at the river,,,,,it's just not as good as it was,,,,but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
Got 3 smallmouth 1 redeye nothing big today,,,,,, ;D
Last Saturday night I was having a nightcap on my front porch and in casting distance 3 gun shots I could see the flash of 1,,,,, >:( I grabbed something really quick,,,, ??? But they pulled off to fast shotting into my neighbors houses,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,nobody got hurt and they only hit 2 out of the 5 houses they where aiming at,,,,,, ;) wfxrtv.com neighbors take action after alleged drive-by shooting ,,,,,,, 8) ya I was on local news,,,,,, ;D
You are a Star Mr. Spencer! :D
Seems rough there. Be safe Brother.
Benny or Benni ???
When you signing autographs !! ;)
Best
Terry.
That doesn't sound good Benni :( Be safe my friend.
Getting to be a pretty "un safe" world, out there.....Biggest "city area" near us (Quad Cities) is having those "drive - bys" almost every night !
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 02, 2019, 05:43:24 AM
You are a Star Mr. Spencer! :D
Seems rough there. Be safe Brother.
Quote from: Zimbass on July 03, 2019, 05:31:24 AM
Benny or Benni ???
When you signing autographs !! ;)
Best
Terry.
benito,,,,, ;) when I was bartending at the el redeo,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on July 03, 2019, 09:23:47 AM
That doesn't sound good Benni :( Be safe my friend.
Quote from: Crow on July 03, 2019, 12:49:42 PM
Getting to be a pretty "un safe" world, out there.....Biggest "city area" near us (Quad Cities) is having those "drive - bys" almost every night !
thanks my friends,,,,,the neighbors all smile and wave at me now,,,,, ;D
Been getting the boat ready new batteries,tires,lights,,,, ;D
Wiring everything up been a little difficult,,,,, ??? but I got someone watching me,,,,,, ;) the cat said something wrong and ya I had the connection on wrong,,,,, :D the cat seen everything Saturday night but no matter how hard the police and reports tried,,, :-[ just wouldn't talk,,,,,,, ;D
As long as you're catching fish and not catching a bullet it's all good Benni. Hope you get your boat in the water soon, that will add a whole new wrinkle
Nice boat, great job rigging, and a cool cat ! Two cool cats, if we count the 4 legged one !
Quote from: Swami805 on July 04, 2019, 03:08:42 AM
As long as you're catching fish and not catching a bullet it's all good Benni. Hope you get your boat in the water soon, that will add a whole new wrinkle
thanks my friend,,, :D can't wait to try out the boat,,,,, :D but now got to wait for the holidays warriors to get off the lake,,,,, ;) or I will feel like the tidy bowl man,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on July 04, 2019, 10:58:37 AM
Nice boat, great job rigging, and a cool cat ! Two cool cats, if we count the 4 legged one !
thanks man,,,,, :D that's my pet tiger,,,, ;D
Lookin' great Benni!
Quote from: mo65 on July 05, 2019, 03:40:29 AM
Lookin' great Benni!
thanks my friend,,,,,,, :D love your fishing reports,,,,,, ;D
So I rented a move I haven't seen for years "mans favorite sport" very funny,,,,,, :D but I didn't know Abercrombie & Fitch had sporting goods,,,,,, ??? So I got a reel on line $36 same as the 870 zebco,,,,,, ;D
Sorry for the picture quality,,,,, ??? It's not the same as Andy's,,,, ;) he got a chrome handle arm,,,,, ;D
Yeah, but you catch more fish !
Quote from: Crow on July 06, 2019, 10:20:29 PM
Yeah, but you catch more fish !
thanks man,,,,,when jed clampett gave opie that special lure,,,,, ;) I don't think I would have a chance,,,,,,, ;D
;D ;D
On the back of the boat there was some "gobbleaygook" I didn't know what I was running in to and had some thick aluminum cut,,,,, ??? But when I cut under the caulking I pulled up some plastic plates off and it was the boat,,,,, :D a little paint and badly work and I got it back,,,,,,,, ;D
Gobblygook Master! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 07, 2019, 05:37:36 AM
Gobblygook Master! ;)
yes my friend,,,,, it's been difficult but me and marlo did it with out there help,,,,,, ;D
Very good Benni & Marlo, good work, you both deserve it, good luck, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on July 07, 2019, 05:53:57 PM
Very good Benni & Marlo, good work, you both deserve it, good luck, cheers Don.
thanks man,,,,,, ;D
Got 2 smallmouths today and one spit out a Roanoke log perch,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 small smallmouth and 1 red eye today,,,,,, ;D
That Red eye, with that big treble , would make good flathead bait !!
Didn't catch everything,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,, ;) I found this that washed up after the flood under the bridge,,,,,, ??? But it wasn't sheet metal,,,,, :o 22" wide 1/2 in" solid steel the Coca-Cola is raised 1/4",,,,,i think it's a fan stand,,,,but it's the coolest find on the river yet,,,,,,, ;D
Coooool! Just think if you could paint it with the original red and white colors. A piece of Americana.
Quote from: Gfish on July 10, 2019, 12:31:38 AM
Coooool! Just think if you could paint it with the original red and white colors. A piece of Americana.
after some research,,,, ;) it's a 1930's Coca-Cola lollipop sign base,,, :D there going for $200 to $350,,,,,,, ;D
You scored good !!
Great score Benni!
This is the funnest part of fishing. Sometimes the highlight of the day has nothing at all to do with fishing.
Great find and it's much more valuable with all the patina and missing paint. You should hang onto it, since you rescued it from being gone forever
Unreal. I'm with Ted. Don't mess with it. Maybe someone used it for an anchor at some point.
-steve
Benni I think you can start your own realty TV show called Benni's American Pickers going forward ;) ;)
Great find !!
Thanks for the laughs 8) 8)
Regards
AC49
Thanks very much my friends,,,,, :D yes I'm not going to restore it,,,,,they go for $50 more,,,, :-[ and it would cost me that much in paint and 15hrs to do it right,,,but after a flood I did find this one time and restored it,,,, ;) one day maybe it will be a lamp,,,,,, ;D
Might need that nozzle ! You can always turn your boat into one of those "fire boats" !
Quote from: AC49 on July 10, 2019, 05:24:38 PM
Benni I think you can start your own realty TV show called Benni's American Pickers going forward ;) ;)
Great find !!
Thanks for the laughs 8) 8)
Regards
AC49
let's just stay here with the ohana unnoticed,,,,, :D with my friends,,,,,, ;D
You are a funny guy Spencer. ;D
Keep doing what you are doing brother.
It keeps us entertained. ;)
You are my Hero!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 11, 2019, 07:40:19 AM
You are a funny guy Spencer. ;D
Keep doing what you are doing brother.
It keeps us entertained. ;)
You are my Hero!
thank you very much my friend and I mean that,,,,,, :D but this might disappoint you a little bit,,,,,,, ;) my 90 days evolution at korger air and they gave me €.50 I thought about a little bit and I took my early retirement,,,,, 8) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Found some nice stuff at a yard sale today,,,,,,, ;D
score! ;D
Enjoy retirement, Benni ! I know it's the best "job" I've ever had ;). Nice finds at the yard sale, too ! Those "Devil's Horse" top waters are one of my favorite lures.
Benni, that rod & the fake baits are both definitely big scores !! Good for you... Jeff
You're on a roll Benni, but you seem to always be on a roll. Good going!
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
That rod looks like a nice old Montegue, just like the one I got for my son. Are there any stickers on it? Possibly one talkin bout "tonkin bamboo"?
There is a sticker / insignia above the fore grip. Cmon Benni we's curious... Jeff
We'll know when he shows us that sticker, but my guess is one of those post-war Japan rods that came in the wooden box. Montague would have used denser wood in the handle and have their name on the end of the butt cap.
-steve
Thanks for that Steve. I'm not into old rods for using. I would however like to start buying some for the Man Cave
Quote from: oc1 on July 14, 2019, 08:19:15 PM
We'll know when he shows us that sticker, but my guess is one of those post-war Japan rods that came in the wooden box. Montague would have used denser wood in the handle and have their name on the end of the butt cap.
-steve
it's a montague,,,,, ;) in excellent shap,,,,,,, :D the only bad place is the sticker,,,,,,but that's ok,,,,,$45,,,,,,,, ;D
You stole that rod & I'll bet you feel no shame ;D
Good guys get good deals. You did really good Benni. ;)
Sal
Quote from: oc1 on July 14, 2019, 08:19:15 PM
We'll know when he shows us that sticker, but my guess is one of those post-war Japan rods that came in the wooden box. Montague would have used denser wood in the handle and have their name on the end of the butt cap.
-steve
Sorry to lead you astray. Greg knows best.
-steve
Steve I was wrong once or twice, but I never lead no one astray......
;D
Sorry to lead you astray. Greg knows best.
-steve
[/quote]don't fish off whecks 419 mile out,,,,,, ;)there's k129 don't want you to catch the wrong fish,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 15, 2019, 01:13:24 AM
Good guys get good deals. You did really good Benni. ;)
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on July 14, 2019, 09:25:23 PM
You stole that rod & I'll bet you feel no shame ;D
it is better than any $45 dollar Walmart rod,,,,,,thanks my friend,,,,,,, ;D
Great Find Benni! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 16, 2019, 06:11:17 AM
Great Find Benni! ;)
thank6 very much my friend,,,,,,,,, ;D
Yesterday I put 2 more rod holders on with aluminum plates panel bond on the back side,,,,,, :D today more gobbledygook,,,,,,, ??? Removing stripes there's a trick duel 1 side of the razor and mark the shape side so you don't cut on to the paint,,,,,, ;) wipe down with paint thinner put new stripes on,,,,,,,,, ;D
Lookin' GREAT, Benni !!
Had to rewire some stern lights today and it looks like the blue deck light maybe illegal in Virginia ??? I thought all the hard nose had retrieved,,,,, ;) but I was wrong,,,,, >:( if you Google "be safe, be Sean | vdgif" ,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,,,;D
Well spent two and a half hours today getting the boat and trailer switch over at my dmv,,,,,, :D and getting my night cap tonight another drive by,,,,,, ??? But this time I was fast enough to stop them,,,,, ;) I got 3 shots off,,,,, :o it's snake shot I don't want to hurt everyone but I stop them from hurting anybody,,,,,,,, ;D
You haven't caught a fish in two weeks... and now this.
-steve
Got to do what you gotta do.... I'd rather see you get this boat on the water than protecting the hood. I hope you move. I've lost to many friends who gave their life for the greater good while serving... Jeff
Jeeez, Benni......take some care, there !!
Wow. That sounds crazy. My girlfriend's brother just got robbed. He awoke to 3 guys in his house, one had a gun. They stole very few items but they did take their beloved tortoises(30 year old). Who steals tortoises? Luckily they left prints and nailed one of them so far.
Just like the old west. It sounds like you have to get out of town Benni. It is not wise taking potshots at passing vehicles. They might come back to get even. Be safe. Dominick
Yes, it would have to be nice knowing that ones odds of living as long as Dominick could be drastically enhanced by a good decision.
A couple times in my life I had to make a decision. These were good decisions. They were not easy. Neither was the aftermath.
I firmly believe I'm still alive today because I made these decisions.
Benni, I greatly appreciate your allowing my self & others to be part of your life through your posts in this thread. This is something that doesnt come easy for some.
I just hope you give this some thought. I've said
enough. I'll keep quiet about it now... Jeff
Thanks very much my friends,,,,, :D yes I'm not a big gun fan,,,,,, :) and don't like violence,,,,,, >:( but now that my neighbors are buying guns and taking the class,,,,, ;) maybe I can sit back and watch,,,,, :o I'm rewiring the boat trailer now hope to get a test run in soon,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Oh dont take it wrong. Guns always have been & will be part of my life anyways.Still compete in local matches.
Some actions, we dont like, at times have to be taken for the greater good of our selves & well being of others.
The point I believe is.... Its best to avoid doing this when & while we are able.
Let's see some feeesh Benni !!!! Cant wait to see you & Marlo seated in that boat fishing.
Got the bilge pump rewired and rewired the trailer with new lights it was "goblegook" I like to put a little solder on before I shrinkwrap,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on July 26, 2019, 01:05:25 PM
Oh dont take it wrong. Guns always have been & will be part of my life anyways.Still compete in local matches.
Some actions, we dont like, at times have to be taken for the greater good of our selves & well being of others.
The point I believe is.... Its best to avoid doing this when & while we are able.
Let's see some feeesh Benni !!!! Cant wait to see you & Marlo seated in that boat fishing.
ok how accurate are you,,,,,just curses my friend,,,,,, ;D
Benni that is going to be a very fun boat. Fish in the rain, do some Big water trips with it. ... Im happy for you.
Oh, my accurracy is still there but my quickness is diminishing... Jeff
More stuff fix today,,,,,, :D but I'm on the water now testing the fish finder and trailing motor out,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on July 27, 2019, 07:27:28 AM
Benni that is going to be a very fun boat. Fish in the rain, do some Big water trips with it. ... Im happy for you.
Oh, my accurracy is still there but my quickness is diminishing... Jeff
got 1 hybrid today,,,,,,, :D I know you're a fantastic shot,,,,, ;) I thought you might think this is funny my neighbor show me a picture of a hole in the top of the gutter on the roof and said what where they aiming at? a squirrel,,,,,,,,, ;D
Thats a wonderful hole to have in a gutter vs some other things that wouldnt fair as well... Jef
Good going. Is that the first fish on your new boat?
-steve
Quote from: Rivverrat on July 28, 2019, 06:03:44 AM
Thats a wonderful hole to have in a gutter vs some other things that wouldnt fair as well... Jef
your are right about that,,,, :D my friend,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on July 28, 2019, 06:56:58 AM
Good going. Is that the first fish on your new boat?
-steve
thanks man,,,,,, :D yes first fish on the boat,,,,, :) can't wait for them to clean up the lakes from the flooding,,,,,, ;D
Nice boat Benni! The 20/0 will have its special spot back there🙂.
Good luck !
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 28, 2019, 09:56:56 AM
Nice boat Benni! The 20/0 will have its special spot back there🙂.
Good luck !
thanks uncle sal,,,,, ;) and yes but i got to reinforce the rod holder somehow first,,,,,,,, ;D
Don't know if I got a bad battery or if it's the haroble fake charger I got,,,,,, >:( anyway auto zone has genius chargers on sale got this 1 for $18,,,,, ;) great deal if you can get 1 before all the employees buy them up,,,,,,, ;D
Tip, in case you don't already know it; You can test your battery, after a full charge, with a "load tester". If it tests good, then you could have a "parasitic drain" in your system, which is somewhat complicated, but can be found with a multi-meter set up for mili-amp reading and then by pulling fuses. The net has alotta info. on this stuff.
Quote from: Gfish on July 30, 2019, 02:00:04 PM
Tip, in case you don't already know it; You can test your battery, after a full charge, with a "load tester". If it tests good, then you could have a "parasitic drain" in your system, which is somewhat complicated, but can be found with a multi-meter set up for mili-amp reading and then by pulling fuses. The net has alotta info. on this stuff.
yes my haroble fake multi-meter did work out of the box,,,,,,, >:( so I got 1 at home depo and then went and got a haroble fake battery tester in 50hrs I got 1 battery charged,,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Cool.
I read somewhere that a slow charge is best for a lead-acid battery's health and longevity. I got a relatively expensive charger from W. Mart just the other day, a Battery Tender "Plus". Looks good on paper; it has 4 automatic stages for charging: intense, moderate, low then "trickle" for long-term maintenance.
Hmmm, wonder if my vehicle's alternator decreases the battery's life? Probably not, as it's a very small amount of charging every time I start it. I think the clock is the main drain on the system when not running.
I have one of those on our RV batteries Gfish...works really well. This one has a "desulfinating" feature, to stop build up on the plates, that cycles in, and out, automatically. The plates in Marine, or RV batteries are designed differently than those in auto batteries , so "deep cycle" use of capacity, and recharging doesn't 'bother them" as much.
I think if you drive your vehicle less than 15 minutes, or for very short distances, and if you don't drive often enough, the battery alternator does not charge the battery properly or not enough! Over time it looses power, and can kill a battery! Here in the East Coast of Canada, with our winters, it's worse on batteries! My wife's job was about three miles from our residence, I kept telling her when you go to and from work, make sure to let the truck heat up and drive for at least 20 minutes! That way the battery would charge! Long story short I had to replace the battery twice in three years! Don't know if we got a dud or not, but still had to replace them! Now her job is about 30 miles away, so no problem with batteries in winter time! They say the average life span of a battery is about 5 years due to parasitic lose, from clocks, computer and all those gadgets on cars that need a little power all the time! Just my opinion!
Mike! Tight line, be safe and fish hard!
I got 15 years outta the original batteries in my dodge ram
Got 10 years outta my deep cycle batteries on the boat. I replaced the boat batteries after 10 years even though they still worked fine.
If you put your battery power thru a remote switch, then you can turn the switch off manually to ensure nothing is draining the batteries.
Ted
Well,,,, :D the 2 econo batteries are new it ended up to be 60hrs to change 1,,,,,, :o the interstate is a little older than a year and I'm thinking it's bad,,,,,,,, >:( but the Walmart is 4years old and is still good and my little tiger is always fully charged,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 more charges at Walmart $34.95 each,,,,,, :D let's see what they do,,,,, ;D
Looks like a Shumacher charger, those have a good rating, If I remember right, I think I went to a big Drag Race in the Bay Area back in the 70's where he was competing.
I got 1 smallmouth and marlo got redeye,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on August 04, 2019, 05:20:30 PM
Looks like a Shumacher charger, those have a good rating, If I remember right. I think I went to a big Drag Race in the Bay Area back in the 70's where he was competing.
I have never seen a race,,,,,, :D but guy told me he would never do it again,,,,,,,, :o ;D
I got 1 smallmouth and marlo got 2 today,,,,, ;D
Man, I glad to see you guys catching fish again. A new spot too.
-steve
Skunked at claytor lake,,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, :D 11pm to 11am playing with the fish finder and trolling motor,,,,,, 8) I had it with me but didn't break it out,,,,,20/0 and unstoppable 9/0 I'm going to drop anchor one day on a big blue cat,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on August 06, 2019, 05:36:39 AM
Man, I glad to see you guys catching fish again. A new spot too.
-steve
yes this is Colorado bridge,,,,,, :D me and marlo love to fish here in the summer there's a big carp that swims through once at about 9:30 every night it's a beast,,,,,,,,, ;D
Love to see you or Marlo catch that carp. These are not the easy fish to catch that some think.
They are a very worthy fish. I've met no one who could catch decent size carp on a regular basis who was not a well rounded angler... Jeff
Love this pic:
(https://i.imgur.com/He8qhQP.jpg)
Go get'em Benni...oh, and Marlo :)
Yeah! Looks like you're ready to out offshore trollin. Nice boat, nice rigs.
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 08, 2019, 01:06:52 PM
Love to see you or Marlo catch that carp. These are not the easy fish to catch that some think.
They are a very worthy fish. I've met no one who could catch decent size carp on a regular basis who was not a well rounded angler... Jeff
thanks my friend,,,,,, :D yes that's a smart fish 2 years ago I was fly fishing for brooks with 5wt and muddler minnows the carp came through turned around got 12in for my flys"0h n0" but didn't get tricked and swam off,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 08, 2019, 02:05:54 PM
Love this pic:
(https://i.imgur.com/He8qhQP.jpg)
Go get'em Benni...oh, and Marlo :)
thanks uncle sal,,,,,,,,,, :D it's safer to put the 20/0 out at night,,,,,, ;) so the bass boat dont run in to each other or go a shore,,,, :o gooleing at it,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on August 08, 2019, 08:06:07 PM
Yeah! Looks like you're ready to out offshore trollin. Nice boat, nice rigs.
thank very much my friend,,,,,,, :D my dad always tells me the story of the divers at the dam and the big catfish "im like that's just folklore" he's like your right there not at the dam,,,,, ??? but I know where they are,,,,,,, ;D
I used to fish for carp exclusively in the 70s and 80s - never caught a 'monster' but managed a decent 28.5lbs - that was a lake record at the time :)
Quote from: Benni3 on August 09, 2019, 08:52:30 AM
thanks uncle sal,,,,,,,,,, :D it's safer to put the 20/0 out at night,,,,,, ;) so the bass boat dont run in to each other or go a shore,,,, :o gooleing at it,,,,,,,, ;D
yes, I could see that :)
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on August 09, 2019, 09:12:55 AM
I used to fish for carp exclusively in the 70s and 80s - never caught a 'monster' but managed a decent 28.5lbs - that was a lake record at the time :)
That one in your avatar looks larger Chris.
-steve
This just came in today from a member here 20t,,,,,, ;) love it,,,so but it on a custom rod the nice guys at crowder built for me a while back,,,,,,, :) it's a little bit bigger than a abu rocket like the bass pro's use at the lake,,,,, 8) why they where race car suits to fish in,,,,, ::) but that's ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice combo, Benni !!
Nice Benni and it appears to be in excellent shape...enjoy it!
Nice!
Thanks my friends,,,,,, :D I put 600yds of 80lb power pro on it today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked at fishing today at the river,,,,,,, :D but me and marlo had a great time,,,,, :) I did catch a small Madagascar turtle and marlo got a 40lb sulawesi turtle almost up to the bank then the 8lb line broke,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
I really like your "Thunderbolt" T-shirt, too !
Me and marlo had a good night pier fishing,,,,,, :D not as many fish here like it was 2 years ago,,,,,but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
my dad had a little accident,,,,,,, :o but that's ok,,,,, ;) so I fixed the front bumper painted it and got a new headlight in just before the rain,,,,,,, :D and marlo called its time to do a little fishing,,,,,,, ;D
You're a man of many talents , Benni....and a good son, to boot !
Nice fix Benni - well done :)
Good time tonight fishing with marlo,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on August 16, 2019, 11:59:55 AM
You're a man of many talents , Benni....and a good son, to boot !
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on August 16, 2019, 03:01:48 PM
Nice fix Benni - well done :)
thanks very much my friends,,,,,,,, ;D
Always love seeing the big ole grins on your faces!
Keep it going brother!
Nice bass, fellas !! And, another nice T-shirt....a B-17, this time !! Are you a WWII aircraft fan, too ?
Quote from: Fishy247 on August 17, 2019, 02:36:14 PM
Always love seeing the big ole grins on your faces!
Keep it going brother!
thank you man,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on August 17, 2019, 02:48:14 PM
Nice bass, fellas !! And, another nice T-shirt....a B-17, this time !! Are you a WWII aircraft fan, too ?
keep them flying,,,,, ;) my grandfather ed was at carlsbad airfield as a mechanic during the war and they had at-11 kansan and new prototype planes and he would have to ride with the test pilots,,,,,,, >:( he didn't like that part of the job,,,,,, :o but he did like the b-17's,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo hit the pier again tonight,,,,, :D and had a fun time one right after another,,,,, :o then after 30min they stop,,,,but we are just about out of bait anyway,,,,,,,, ;D
Good Job Fellas. ;)
Slow going,,,, :D no matter how much I chum for sharks there just no here,,,, ??? Maybe to much polushion in the river this year,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 21, 2019, 04:05:07 AM
Good Job Fellas. ;)
me and marlo say thanks man,,,,,, :D hope everything going great in your world,,,,,,, ;D
Are the "corn sandwiches" used for bait ?Or is that your lunch ? :D :D
Quote from: Crow on August 22, 2019, 12:35:04 PM
Are the "corn sandwiches" used for bait ?Or is that your lunch ? :D :D
hehe,,,,,, :D after feeding the fish it made me hungry for the same thing,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 largemouth and marlo got 1 chub,,,,,,, :D 2 miles upstream,,,,, 8) very cool to catch something different,,,,,,, ;D
We fish a small, spring fed creek, near here, for chubs....they make great flathead bait !!
Quote from: Crow on August 23, 2019, 02:37:04 AM
We fish a small, spring fed creek, near here, for chubs....they make great flathead bait !!
yes some years you can't throw your line out with out getting one,,,,, :D but there almost gone here my friend,,,,, :o but the good news is I think I just found a 24speed reel deal transmission kit for a shimano tiagra 130,,,,,,,, ;D
Gee, I wish I could have found one of those for the "Rat Rod" :o....price was "right", too !! ;)
Not as many chubs....OR flatheads around here, either ! Big ethanol "spill" in the river (about 5 years ago) really hurt the catfish population (although they are coming back, pretty good, now), and "farm run off" has affected the creeks, and small streams...chubs, stone rollers, and crawdads are getting pretty hard to find :'(.
Me and marlo skunked last night,,,,,, :( but this morning got 3 redeye's 2 perch 1 small smallmouth,,,,, :D but polushion I think is a big factor,,,,,,, >:(
I prefer "catch and release, minus the catch", rather than "skunked", but, from all the fish I've seen you guys post....the fish deserve a break, once in a while !! :D
Quote from: Crow on August 25, 2019, 12:38:24 AM
I prefer "catch and release, minus the catch", rather than "skunked", but, from all the fish I've seen you guys post....the fish deserve a break, once in a while !! :D
me,marlo and dewayne catch and release 99% of the time,,,,,,, ;D I did scout out masons creek today and looks great ,,,,, :D very clean water,,,,, :( but the blue heron has put a hurting on it,,,,,, ;D
That's a pretty chunk of water, Benni !
Quote from: Crow on August 25, 2019, 02:20:47 PM
That's a pretty chunk of water, Benni !
thanks man,,,,, :D this morning was great almost every cast,,,,,, ;D
When the water gets low the minnows are packed in some of the holes like sardines,,,,,, :D but didn't see any snakes,,,,,, ;D
Beautiful shots, Hoss.
What's the species of the orange breasted bass lookin fish?
Quote from: Gfish on August 25, 2019, 06:59:57 PM
Beautiful shots, Hoss.
What's the species of the orange breasted bass lookin fish?
I think they there redbreasted sunfish,,,,, :D and we got Roanoke bass,,,,, ;) but can't tell the difference between them and rock bass,,,,,,,, ;D
You mean the one with the deformed gill cover? That's either a hatchery fish or you really do have a pollution problem.
-steve
Marlo had the day off so hitting Smith mountain lake today,,,,,,, ;D
Very cool...is that an International?
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 28, 2019, 09:08:33 PM
Very cool...is that an International?
yes sir uncle sal,,,,,,,, :D and marlo put it to good use,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice bass !
I bet that Bass put the international drag to the max !!
I hope you were using at least 130lb line test on the reel
Quote from: steelfish on August 29, 2019, 12:30:07 AM
I bet that Bass put the international drag to the max !!
I hope you were using at least 130lb line test on the reel
I like your style,,,,,,, ;) marlo is a big guy but that's not a 130,,,,, :D just a little 20 international ,,,,,there was a bass tournament yesterday but we weren't in it,,,,, 8) but if we did compete marlo would wear a dale Earnhardt suit and me a Richard petty,,,,,,,,, ;D
Thanks Bryan young and the good people at mystic parts,,,,, ;) big difference!!!!! ;D
Nice bass Marlo! Are you guys fishing off Benni's boat?
Quote from: Gfish on August 29, 2019, 08:45:15 PM
Nice bass Marlo! Are you guys fishing off Benni's boat?
yes my friend,,,,, ;D
Oh you are fishing from the boat ! Thats pretty cool.
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 30, 2019, 08:06:05 PM
Oh you have are fishing from the boat ! Thats pretty cool.
thanks my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo had to get special permission to fish "hope tree family" pond ,,,,,,and I got 1 grass carp,,,,,,,, ;D
That's a big 'un !! What bait did you use fro grass carp ? ....and don't say "grass" :D
Quote from: Crow on August 30, 2019, 11:22:53 PM
That's a big 'un !! What bait did you use fro grass carp ? ....and don't say "grass" :D
just white bread and marlo got a big turtle so far,,,,,,,,, ;D
That IS a big turtle! Nice carp BTW Benni!
Awesome!
Quote from: nelz on August 31, 2019, 02:04:15 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on August 30, 2019, 11:13:33 PMMe and marlo had to get special permission to fish "hope tree family" pond ,,,,,,and I got 1 grass carp,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, that's an impressive looking fish. Are you allowed to keep them where you fish?
I'm very familiar with grass carp, we have them here too. But you need to be aware that they are exceptionally delicate fish. Holding it like that was probably a death sentence, which is a shame if you were catch/release fishing.
I've stopped targeting them, but when I did, I used a barbless hook and slid them onto the grass for release, gently as possible. In Europe, carp fishermen use special landing mats to reduce stress. After the last one, I decided it's not even worth it, the fight is pathetic for their size, hardly any sport even with the ultra-light I was using.
Just a little FYI, not meaning to get on your case! ;D
it did put up a fight but had to be reavived,,,,,, :( not as tough as the common carp,,,, :D thanks for the good advice,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small redeye today and marlo got 2 turtles at the river,,,,,,, ;D
It ain't the size of the fish...it's the size of the smile !!! Looks like it was a fun trip !
Quote from: Crow on September 02, 2019, 12:39:26 PM
It ain't the size of the fish...it's the size of the smile !!! Looks like it was a fun trip !
thanks my friend,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Marlo doing his ham radio today the skip coming in,,,,,,, ;) so I whent for a walk with my girlfriend and my neighbor andy stopped to talk,,,,, :D very nice guy does animal rescue transport,,,,,,,, ;D
Time to get married Benni...she can fish ;)
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 03, 2019, 01:37:03 AM
Time to get married Benni...she can fish ;)
hehe yes uncle sal,,,,,, :D sometimes I ask her for a divorce but she says "we are not maried" ok you want to get married but she like "no because you would just want divorce" love her,,,,,,,, :D never any problems or lawyers,,,,,,, ;) well me and marlo seining hellgarmites today and got 5 dozen for new river tomorrow hoping it well be a good day,,,,,,,,, ;D
Last night it was hard to keep the vicious tiger away from the Maine lobsters,,,,, :D but this morning she got to see one,,,,, :o then me and marlo hit the new river,,,,,, ;D
It was like one every cast tell 3:00pm then slowed up,,,but then just before dark boom,,,,, :D the biggest fish of the day to bad my phone was almost dead no flash,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Beautiful spot. Nice fish. Only the most avid fishermen go to the effort to catch bait the day before.
-steve
Nice fish and fishing grounds.
Looks like a great chunk of river ! And some nice fish, too !
Me and marlo hit the river with some bait we had left over and got some bass and a big sun perch and 1 nice redeye,,,,, :D this year the big sun perch and redeye have disappeared none at new river,,,,,,,, ???
Quote from: oc1 on September 05, 2019, 05:30:36 AM
Beautiful spot. Nice fish. Only the most avid fishermen go to the effort to catch bait the day before.
-steve
thank very much my friend,,,,, :D it's takes about 3 or 4hrs to get 5 dozen hellgarmites and 1 store said he would give us $5 dollars a dozen,,,,, :o but there not for sale,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: wailua boy on September 05, 2019, 05:40:53 AM
Nice fish and fishing grounds.
Quote from: Crow on September 05, 2019, 12:26:55 PM
Looks like a great chunk of river ! And some nice fish, too !
thanks very much my friends,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the pond today,,,,, ;) but that's ok and last night had a little bandit come up to my feet demanding for some food so I gave him some hamburger buns,,,,,,, ;D
A couple bass from Coyote. I hadn't been freshwater fishing in nearly forever.
It was nice to break in a new Ugly Stik Inshore rod and Battle II reel with a couple of fish. My bud Doug got skunked.
Quote from: JoseCuervo on September 08, 2019, 03:15:50 AM
A couple bass from Coyote. I hadn't been freshwater fishing in nearly forever.
It was nice to break in a new Ugly Stik Inshore rod and Battle II reel with a couple of fish. My bud Doug got skunked.
oh man that's great love it,,,,,, ;) but that your friend got skunked,,,,,, >:( well it's difficult fishing new waters put him on a fish next time,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on September 08, 2019, 03:51:01 AM
Quote from: JoseCuervo on September 08, 2019, 03:15:50 AM
A couple bass from Coyote. I hadn't been freshwater fishing in nearly forever.
It was nice to break in a new Ugly Stik Inshore rod and Battle II reel with a couple of fish. My bud Doug got skunked.
oh man that's great love it,,,,,, ;) but that your friend got skunked,,,,,, >:( well it's difficult fishing new waters put him on a fish next time,,,,,, ;D
That is the funny thing.. He is the freshwater bass guy and this is one of his lakes, I am more of a salty. I took him rock cod fishing a couple of months ago and put him on the fish. He put me on the fish today though.
Well, that's why they call it "fishing"....if you always got some, they'ed call it "catching" !
A vicious tiger couldn't stop me from fishing today,,,,,, ;) the dry fly is a little bit more difficult,,,,,,, :D but it was a blast,,,,,,, ;D
It looks like a perfect spot for the fly.
-steve
Now that is my type of fishing ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on August 12, 2019, 03:35:48 AM
Skunked at fishing today at the river,,,,,,, :D but me and marlo had a great time,,,,, :) I did catch a small Madagascar turtle and marlo got a 40lb sulawesi turtle almost up to the bank then the 8lb line broke,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni,
What did you do with the turtles? Are these native species?
When I studied North American turtles in the 70's reading Dr. Archie Carr's '"Handbook of Turtles" I don't recall these names. (I don't recall much these days :D )
Steve
Quote from: Benni3 on August 30, 2019, 11:32:21 PM
Quote from: Crow on August 30, 2019, 11:22:53 PM
That's a big 'un !! What bait did you use fro grass carp ? ....and don't say "grass" :D
just white bread and marlo got a big turtle so far,,,,,,,,, ;D
Snapper?
Got some live minnows today and me and marlo hit the pond and got 1 each,,,,,, :D the horses walking around was cool,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on September 10, 2019, 05:05:42 AM
It looks like a perfect spot for the fly.
-steve
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on September 10, 2019, 09:02:48 AM
Now that is my type of fishing ;)
thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: swill88 on September 11, 2019, 12:32:39 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on August 12, 2019, 03:35:48 AM
Skunked at fishing today at the river,,,,,,, :D but me and marlo had a great time,,,,, :) I did catch a small Madagascar turtle and marlo got a 40lb sulawesi turtle almost up to the bank then the 8lb line broke,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni,
What did you do with the turtles? Are these native species?
When I studied North American turtles in the 70's reading Dr. Archie Carr's '"Handbook of Turtles" I don't recall these names. (I don't recall much these days :D )
Steve
for years people would buy turtles at kmart and when they got tired of them,,,,, :( they would put them in the duck pond about 12years ago they drained it and remodeled the pond and all the turtles where put in the river,,,, :D so we have all kinds,,,,,,like painted turtles,,,,,,, ;D
Awesome pics!
I think maybe marlo wants to fish in a bass tournament,,,,,,, :D but he said we got to look the part,,,,, ;) so he got some really cool belts ,,,,,,, ;D
We got some bass tonight and marlo got a big Madagascar turtle they always try to bite my toes off,,,,, :D and I missed a big one looked like a rainbow trout?????? ;D
found a video of marlo and benni when they were kids!
https://youtu.be/t4WJBR8Dq4M
lol...thats awesome Boss!
Brett
:D... good one boss!👍
Hehe,,,,, :D now I pick my friend carefully,,,,,,, ;) like tonight having my night cap wendigo and the bandit came by to see me,,,,,,,,, ;D
Just me tonight,,,,, :D got some bass and 1 sun perch,,,,,, ??? The big one didn't come back tonight,,,,,,,,, ;D
No Bestie Tonight? ;D
In spite of the funny Video, you guys are an inspiration to me.
You go fellas! ;)
Yup, you two are keepin' it real, and keepin'it fun!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 14, 2019, 01:30:42 AM
No Bestie Tonight? ;D
In spite of the funny Video, you guys are an inspiration to me.
You go fellas! ;)
I liked alan's video and me and malo was in school elementary up,,,,,,, :D but years later when I got back into fishing marlo was still on the river fishing,,,,,, ;) and now that I have but my rough and rowdy ways behind me it's nice to have him as a friend,,,,, :) even though sometimes marlo gets madder than I do at the people you got to deal with fishing,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on September 14, 2019, 02:13:46 AM
Yup, you two are keepin' it real, and keepin'it fun!
thanks my friend,,,,,, ;) yes be nice to others and have fun,,,,,,, ;D
Awesome, in deed!
Quote from: alantani on September 14, 2019, 06:42:42 AM
Awesome, in deed!
thank you my friend,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo got 30min to fish before the tunderstome,,,,,,,, :D but got 1 bass and when getting bait 1 Roanoke log perch he went back fast,,,,,,,, ;D
I hope fly fishing doesn't ruin your relationship with Marlo. I know I'd never hang out with a fly fisherman. :)
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on September 15, 2019, 08:49:18 AM
I hope fly fishing doesn't ruin your relationship with Marlo. I know I'd never hang out with a fly fisherman. :)
-steve
nope marlo hasn't had any problems with fly fishing executives,,,,,, ;) but I have,,,,, :) but that's ok,,,, :D it's my birthday and did I little fishing today,,,,,, ;D
Happy Birthday Bennie!
Happiest birthday wishes Bennie.
Best
Terry
Happy Birthday Benni !
Happy B-Day Benni!......
But....You have to lose the plastic protector on the rod handle...Unless your planning on returning it ???...Just kidding...now you need to tie your own flies....
Brett
Quote from: bhale1 on September 17, 2019, 04:15:01 AM
Happy B-Day Benni!......
But....You have to lose the plastic protector on the rod handle...Unless your planning on returning it ???...Just kidding...now you need to tie your own flies....
Brett
hehe just got it back for tfo,,,,, :D great service,,,, :) and after seeing Steve tie his own line,,,,,,, :D you just can't get any real than that,,,,, ;D
I got 2 cats and marlo got 2,,,,,,, :D one nice one,,,,,,,, ;D
That's a good one! Happy belated birthday!
Nice cats guys !
Looks like you had a great birthday, Benni !
I missed this one...Happy Birthday Pal!
happy birthday!!!!!
Thanks my friends,,,,,, :D I went to the trout unlimited meeting tonight at ballast point brewing co,,,,,, ;) nice place and got a text message one more birthday present,,,hehe,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on September 19, 2019, 12:18:41 AM
I went to the trout unlimited meeting tonight
It's all over now. Before you go Benny, I want you to know that it has been an honor and a pleasure. :)
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on September 19, 2019, 03:34:03 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on September 19, 2019, 12:18:41 AM
I went to the trout unlimited meeting tonight
It's all over now. Before you go Benny, I want you to know that it has been an honor and a pleasure. :)
-steve
yes I was setting by myself snobed down by them,,,, 8) then bright hot girl from orvis sat down next to me asking about reel repair and what fly to use in Colorado,,,, ;) it's not that difficult,,,,,,, :D then one of the best fly fisherman on the river asked me about fishing on the river ,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on September 19, 2019, 05:32:35 AM
Quote from: oc1 on September 19, 2019, 03:34:03 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on September 19, 2019, 12:18:41 AM
I went to the trout unlimited meeting tonight
It's all over now. Before you go Benny, I want you to know that it has been an honor and a pleasure. :)
-steve
then bright hot girl from orvis sat down next to me asking about reel repair
Maybe I should try going to TU meetings too. :)
-steve
Quote from: Benni3 on September 19, 2019, 05:32:35 AM
yes I was setting by myself snobed down by them,,,, 8) then bright hot girl from orvis sat down next to me asking about reel repair
Good thing your girlfriend dont read your post or that might be your last time on the fly meeting
Maybe I should try going to TU meetings too. :)
-steve
[/quote]they will ask you if they can teach you to tie flys,,,,,,, ;D
Good thing your girlfriend dont read your post or that might be your last time on the fly meeting
[/quote] hehe,,,,,,,I don't think tu would miss me,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 cats and marlo got 1 today at the cove,,,,, :D and we got to see gene,,,,,,,, ;D
What are you baiting with, for the catfish, Benni ?
Quote from: Crow on September 20, 2019, 12:34:12 PM
What are you baiting with, for the catfish, Benni ?
chicken livers,,#2 treble,,no weights,,,,, :D still waiting for the hybrids to come back,,,,,, ;D
Big day at the cove,,,,,,,, ;) I got 2 cats,,,,marlo got 2cats1hybird and Calvin got 1 hybrid,,,,,,,, ;D
But,,but,,then marlo hooks this big fish,,,,,, :D taking drag running up the lake and back,,,,head shaking,,,,,,, >:( Then the line goes limp,,,, :( and marlo said nope his still on there,,,but it was just a small channel cat on the line,,,,,, ??? What happened very small Mark's on the fish back fin scrambled,,,,,,maybe it was a big flathead,,,,,? but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice hybrid Marlo. They're growing. From the photos, Calvin's looks like the next year class.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on September 22, 2019, 06:02:38 AM
Nice hybrid Marlo. They're growing. From the photos, Calvin's looks like the next year class.
-steve
you might like this,,,,the tiger got mad and ran bandit off,,,,,,, ;D
Get your hand off that thing! They're nasty.
-steve
I'd say Tiger has the right idea !
I got 2 cats,,,,marlo got2,,,1hybird and Calvin got skunked,,,,we well fix that,,,,,,,,,, ;D
That's a nice flathead !!
Don't let that raccoon set up shop near your house, a few really foul diseases are carried by those things.
What do you think ate Marlo's small cat fish? Ever think of using one of those for bait? could be interesting. Do you have Gar around there?
Quote from: oc1 on September 22, 2019, 06:50:32 AM
Get your hand off that thing! They're nasty.
-steve
Quote from: Crow on September 22, 2019, 01:07:13 PM
I'd say Tiger has the right idea !
Quote from: Swami805 on September 23, 2019, 02:50:30 AM
Don't let that raccoon set up shop near your house, a few really foul diseases are carried by those things.
What do you think ate Marlo's small cat fish? Ever think of using one of those for bait? could be interesting. Do you have Gar around there?
when it was a baby the elderly lady neighbor has been feeling it ,,,,, ;) now it's so tame you can't turn it loose in the wild,,,,,, :( but the tiger and my girlfriend from farm country gets so mad when I feed him,,,,,,, :D I don't think he needs to get a ebt card,,,because I don't think he's misses any meals,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on September 23, 2019, 02:50:30 AM
Don't let that raccoon set up shop near your house, a few really foul diseases are carried by those things.
What do you think ate Marlo's small cat fish? Ever think of using one of those for bait? could be interesting. Do you have Gar around there?
no gar,,,,, my dad said it was a big flathead,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on September 23, 2019, 02:16:45 AM
I got 2 cats,,,,marlo got2,,,1hybird and Calvin got skunked,,,,we well that,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice catch, congratulations! Which area were you fishing?
I am planning to go to Italy and meet my very good friend who promised me to go fishing in the open sea. I will be staying in real estate in San Remo (https://tranio.com/italy/liguria/sanremo/).
Welcome pokkro.
The only good thing about a raccoon is that they eat kittens :)
-steve
I got 1 hybrid gentleman release and marlo 1 hybrid and 1 largemouth,,,,,,, :D tonight was just off a little bit,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Pokkro on September 23, 2019, 08:06:17 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on September 23, 2019, 02:16:45 AM
I got 2 cats,,,,marlo got2,,,1hybird and Calvin got skunked,,,,we well that,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice catch, congratulations! Which area were you fishing?
I am planning to go to Italy and meet my very good friend who promised me to go fishing in the open sea.
your going to Italy,,,,,, ;) the artwork is unbelievable David,,,the last supper and any where you go out to sea is incredible,,,,,,,, :D I'm in Salem Virginia us,,,the only thing to see here is road signs we got more than anywhere thanks bill jones vice mayor and owner of fast signs,,,,, :o but this time of year we got cool helicopters looking for marijuana crops yesterday I saw a huey today something better,,,,, 8) good luck on your trip man and send us some photos,,,,,,,,, ;D
One more birthday present from the state of Virginia,,,,,, :D I got master anlger 2 for 10 different species,,,,,,,,, ;D
Congratulations, Benni !!
Yo Benni, I'm impressed. I don't know any Masters. Dominick
Nice work my man!
John
Very cool... you go Benni!
Quote from: thorhammer on September 25, 2019, 01:46:45 AM
Nice work my man!
John
Quote from: Dominick on September 25, 2019, 12:52:29 AM
Yo Benni, I'm impressed. I don't know any Masters. Dominick
Quote from: Crow on September 24, 2019, 09:08:21 PM
Congratulations, Benni !!
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 25, 2019, 02:14:49 AM
Very cool... you go Benni!
thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, :D there's 15 more to go,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 hybrids and marlo got 5 ,,,,,,, :D this must be the one's they stocked last spring and they just stocked 5,000 more fingerlings,,,,,,,,, ;D
You two guys and the VA Division of Inland Fisheries are dependent upon each other. You should inquire about being on their advisory board and giving them the fisherman's perspective on how they are doing. Either that, or they should give you a job.
-steve
I love seeing those small hybrids like that...as fast as those things grow...in a few short years you'll have great fishin'. Well, as long as everyone doesn't eat them all first! :D
Tight Lines Benni! 8)
Quote from: oc1 on September 25, 2019, 04:59:30 AM
You two guys and the VA Division of Inland Fisheries are dependent upon each other. You should inquire about being on their advisory board and giving them the fisherman's perspective on how they are doing. Either that, or they should give you a job.
-steve
I wish,,,,,, ;) but everytime I talk about stocking brown trout at the cove again,,,,,,, ??? nobody gets it,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on September 25, 2019, 05:30:18 PM
I love seeing those small hybrids like that...as fast as those things grow...in a few short years you'll have great fishin'. Well, as long as everyone doesn't eat them all first! :D
Tight Lines Benni! 8)
thanks very much my friend,,,,,,, :D can't wait to see your next fishing video,,,,,,,,, ;D
I think you might like this,,,, :D me and marlo talk about the road signs sometimes when fishing some are funny like bluefield wv or Bristol tn and 1 is almost famous so much so they had to take it down on interstate I-81,,,,,,,, ;) see if you can find which one,,,,,,,, ;D
Where does "Butt Hollow Road", go , Benni ? ::)
Quote from: Crow on September 25, 2019, 11:54:55 PM
Where does "Butt Hollow Road", go , Benni ? ::)
hehe,,,,,,, :D it was named after a doctor,,,,, ;) this is something you got to Google,,,,, ??? I don't get salem they say they want tourism,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on September 26, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Quote from: Crow on September 25, 2019, 11:54:55 PM
Where does "Butt Hollow Road", go , Benni ? ::)
hehe,,,,,,, :D it was named after a doctor,,,,, ;)
was he a famous prostate cancer doctor that he has a street named after him?
Quote from: steelfish on September 26, 2019, 08:02:29 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on September 26, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Quote from: Crow on September 25, 2019, 11:54:55 PM
Where does "Butt Hollow Road", go , Benni ? ::)
hehe,,,,,,, :D it was named after a doctor,,,,, ;)
was he a famous prostate cancer doctor that he has a street named after him?
maybe,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 smallmouth today at the river,,,,,,, ;D
Those smallies are my favorite fish.....and this time of year, they always seem "extra energetic"....lots of jumps, and runs.
Good fishing, small mouths are tasty,
Quote from: Crow on September 27, 2019, 12:55:34 PM
Those smallies are my favorite fish.....and this time of year, they always seem "extra energetic"....lots of jumps, and runs.
Quote from: Gobi King on September 27, 2019, 02:34:14 PM
Good fishing, small mouths are tasty,
thanks very much my friends,,,,,, :D it started off slowly and Calvin said your really going to take my picture with this little fish,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2cats and 1 tiger bass? And marlo got 2 cats 1 hybrid,,,,,but he did go down the cove and got 3 bass on top the water,,,,,,, ;D
Stopped by to pick up marlo and gene wanted to go,,,,no problem,,,,,,, :D I got 2 hybrids and gene got 2 hybrids 1flathead and marlo got shunked,,,, :( but that's ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
Awesome Benni!
I've been in Florida for a week and caught nothing but Gafftop Catfish. The surf is a washing machine and full of weed. ::)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 30, 2019, 03:05:31 AM
Awesome Benni!
I've been in Florida for a week and caught nothing but Gafftop Catfish. The surf is a washing machine and full of weed. ::)
oh if I would of known that I would have kidnapped you and taken you to the other side Indian river,,,,,, ;)
I hate these catfish. They have poisonous spines and will slime you beyond belief. I will keep trying.
You have to take the good with the bad. The misses and I are still living it up. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 30, 2019, 03:27:22 AM
I hate these catfish. They have poisonous spines and will slime you beyond belief. I will keep trying.
they don't sell that beer here anymore it's hard to find and that hot women you're with,,,,,, :D I can't take you away from her for fishing,,,,,, ;) but maybe one day eastcoast,,,, :) 9ft bulls and goalth grouper,,,,,,, ;D
Not on your life brother. ;D
We have been together probably before you were born.
She is like a fine wine and gets better with age.
Her skin gets so tan, it makes me look ill. Ha Ha. :D
I use SPF 50, She uses oil.
Teri is my Rock! ;)
That looks like fun Daron but I think it's is a hardhead instead of a gafftop. They both have the poison spines.
-steve
I don't like either one. The ones we usually catch are black looking with white spots. I thought those were hard heads?
Its weird, because we usually only catch them after a lot of rain and the salinity goes down. It hasn't rained a drop in over a week.
The surf has been rough and weedy, but not unfishable.
I got 2hybirds 1flathead,,,,gene got 3hybirds 1 cat and marlo got 1cat,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 30, 2019, 05:59:49 PM
I don't like either one. The ones we usually catch are black looking with white spots. I thought those were hard heads?
Its weird, because we usually only catch them after a lot of rain and the salinity goes down. It hasn't rained a drop in over a week.
The surf has been rough and weedy, but not unfishable.
what are doing ,,,,,,,,, ;D
Those flathead just keep getting bigger, Benni !
Quote from: Crow on October 01, 2019, 02:16:04 AM
Those flathead just keep getting bigger, Benni !
thank you my friend,,,,,,,, :D marlo wanted to go to the pond today but we both got shunked,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 30, 2019, 05:59:49 PM
I don't like either one. The ones we usually catch are black looking with white spots. I thought those were hard heads?
Its weird, because we usually only catch them after a lot of rain and the salinity goes down. It hasn't rained a drop in over a week.
The surf has been rough and weedy, but not unfishable.
what are you doing now,,,, :D is there headboats there,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2bass and marlo got1 cat today at claytor lake,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, I have no idea where you are, state, city, etc,, but please keep up the posts and pics.
Thanks
I wish I could fish as often as you do.
Rob
Looks like that boat is working out well for you guys !!
Quote from: Benni3 on October 03, 2019, 03:28:32 AM
I got 2bass and marlo got1 cat today at claytor lake,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, what monster fish are you targeting with that bait you just caught
I think those are what he's using as bait for those big flathead ! :D
Quote from: JoseCuervo on October 03, 2019, 04:55:00 AM
Benni, I have no idea where you are, state, city, etc,, but please keep up the posts and pics.
Thanks
I wish I could fish as often as you do.
Rob
salem Virginia,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on October 03, 2019, 12:43:38 PM
Looks like that boat is working out well for you guys !!
yes,,,the trolling motor great,,,,, ;D
Quote from: steelfish on October 03, 2019, 04:02:56 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 03, 2019, 03:28:32 AM
I got 2bass and marlo got1 cat today at claytor lake,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, what monster fish are you targeting with that bait you just caught
I was using minnows,,,,waiting to fine shad for the stripers,,,,but not much luck,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on October 03, 2019, 04:06:11 PM
I think those are what he's using as bait for those big flathead ! :D
we did stop and throw livers out for cats but no luck,,,,thanks my friends for your support,,,,,,,,,, ;D
And when me and marlo and gene go to Walmart to get some fishing supplies in salem,,,,,, :D we like ray the cashier the most not this guy,,,,,,,,, ;D
I refuse to use those things ! Next, they will have the "customers" unloading stuff right off the darn trucks !
Quote from: Crow on October 04, 2019, 01:41:53 AM
I refuse to use those things ! Next, they will have the "customers" unloading stuff right off the darn trucks !
hehe,,,,,,, ;) it's just like the lyrics to "iron man" coming true,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on July 13, 2019, 08:15:45 PM
Benni, that rod & the fake baits are both definitely big scores !! Good for you... Jeff
how are you doing good my friend,,,,I hope the best jeff miss you ,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 04, 2019, 01:26:34 AM
And when me and marlo and gene go to Walmart to get some fishing supplies in salem,,,,,, :D we like ray the cashier the most not this guy,,,,,,,,, ;D
Yup. The local Costco has 'em now, too. Gonna hav'ta check out the Safeway here. Last I recall, Safeway had union cashiers, they wouldn't be likin that.
I'm in favor of anything that makes the checkout line move faster.
-steve
I would avoid them
here is why
https://www.coreycohen.com/blog/2019/03/3-reasons-you-may-want-to-skip-the-self-checkout-line-at-walmart.shtml
Me and marlo got skunked at the cove,,,,,,, :D October 1 they start closing at 6:30 and October 1 trout fishing regulations kick in for the river,,,,,, :( no fishing 1hr after sunset,,,,no live bait in the heritage areas,,,,no nets for bait fish,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on October 04, 2019, 02:58:44 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 04, 2019, 01:26:34 AM
And when me and marlo and gene go to Walmart to get some fishing supplies in salem,,,,,, :D we like ray the cashier the most not this guy,,,,,,,,, ;D
Yup. The local Costco has 'em now, too. Gonna hav'ta check out the Safeway here. Last I recall, Safeway had union cashiers, they wouldn't be likin that.
Quote from: oc1 on October 04, 2019, 05:35:58 PM
I'm in favor of anything that makes the checkout line move faster.
-steve
Quote from: Gobi King on October 04, 2019, 07:20:31 PM
I would avoid them
here is why
https://www.coreycohen.com/blog/2019/03/3-reasons-you-may-want-to-skip-the-self-checkout-line-at-walmart.shtml
is he live or is he dead has he thoughts in his head,,,,,, :) well just past hem there why should we even care,,,,,,,,,, ??? Can he walk at all or if he moves will he fall,,,,,, :D haha,,,the walmarket in salem is a joke and the lakeside Krogers is a joke too they don't have everything you need and over priced,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Rivverrat"jeff" is doing great,,,, :D just busy,,,,best news for me,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Just found out today my uncle sal,,,,, not doing good,,,, >:( I'm asking for much prayers from my friends and family this is a great man that I love and respect,,,,,,,
Sorry to hear that, hope you pass along everyone's well wishes so he knows we're all pulling for him. Don't think there's a nicer man walking this earth than Sal
Quote from: Swami805 on October 06, 2019, 01:50:14 PM
Sorry to hear that, hope you pass along everyone's well wishes so he knows we're all pulling for him. Don't think there's a nicer man walking this earth than Sal
thank my friend and marlo is pulling for him to
I got skunked at the cove,,,, :D but marlo got a big carp,,,,, ;) and we talked about winnie the poo getting kicked out of china,,, :o yes it's a real thing you got to Google it,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 06, 2019, 07:15:34 AM
Just found out today my uncle sal,,,,, not doing good,,,, >:( I'm asking for much prayers from my friends and family this is a great man that I love and respect,,,,,,,
Oh man, I hate to hear that Benni :'(
Praying for him! Please keep us posted.
Quote from: xjchad on October 07, 2019, 03:04:39 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 06, 2019, 07:15:34 AM
Just found out today my uncle sal,,,,, not doing good,,,, >:( I'm asking for much prayers from my friends and family this is a great man that I love and respect,,,,,,,
Oh man, I hate to hear that Benni :'(
Praying for him! Please keep us posted.
Chad
his uncle Sal, is our ohana Sal "altomare" ;) ;)
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=29543.0
I got 1 cat and marlo got skunked,,,,,closing time at 6:30 difficulty,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: xjchad on October 07, 2019, 03:04:39 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 06, 2019, 07:15:34 AM
Just found out today my uncle sal,,,,, not doing good,,,, >:( I'm asking for much prayers from my friends and family this is a great man that I love and respect,,,,,,,
Oh man, I hate to hear that Benni :'(
Praying for him! Please keep us posted.
thanks my friend,,,,,he is a man that I have most respect for,,,,,i love "uncle sal" he's the best,,,,,
Quote from: steelfish on October 07, 2019, 06:53:26 PM
Quote from: xjchad on October 07, 2019, 03:04:39 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 06, 2019, 07:15:34 AM
Just found out today my uncle sal,,,,, not doing good,,,, >:( I'm asking for much prayers from my friends and family this is a great man that I love and respect,,,,,,,
Oh man, I hate to hear that Benni :'(
Praying for him! Please keep us posted.
Chad
his uncle Sal, is our ohana Sal "altomare" ;) ;)
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=29543.0
thank you my friend and this bothers me,,,,I I'm going to try to get in touch,,,,,, ;) even if he gets mad and throws me in the cove,,,,,,
Sending out a get well card,,,signed by me,marlo,gene and my parents,,,,for uncle sal,,,,hope here from you soon.
I got 3 bass and marlo got 4 bass and 1 big cat,,,, :D this morning had to stop at the river to get more water for the minnows and then the trout truck pulled up next to me then the gamewarding and all the people flowing the truck,,,, ;) the gamewarding said hey bennie how about just putting your boat here on top of the trout,,,,"hehe. nope I'm going to claytor lake,,but that would be funny,,,,,,,,, ;D
Awesome Benni! You and Marlo are Mobile. That is a pretty nice gesture, sending the card. I hope it finds him well.
Sal is a good man. He took me under his wing and taught me the ropes. I wish him only the very best. ;)
He is in my thoughts and prayers every night.
Yup. Every time I do a double-dog mod., I think of Sal. Next up, a 2/0 Senator. I hope you can shake it off buddy, and then keep movin forward.
Nice fish bennie & marlo. Fall is here! The warden had a good idea. Fresh planter trout can attract some big predators.
They stocked trout yesterday,,,,,but I got 4 chubs and 4 redeye's,,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on October 10, 2019, 01:17:34 PM
Yup. Every time I do a double-dog mod., I think of Sal. Next up, a 2/0 Senator. I hope you can shake it off buddy, and then keep movin forward.
Nice fish bennie & marlo. Fall is here! The warden had a good idea. Fresh planter trout can attract some big predators.
the warden is very cool but they hates guys chasing the truck and when the trout truck pulled right up to me and I was towing a boat it was a little confusing at first,,,,,,, :o but no where for the others to park,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 10, 2019, 07:01:12 AM
Awesome Benni! You and Marlo are Mobile. That is a pretty nice gesture, sending the card. I hope it finds him well.
Sal is a good man. He took me under his wing and taught me the ropes. I wish him only the very best. ;)
He is in my thoughts and prayers every night.
thanks very much my friend and he is in my prayers every day,,,,,,,
I got 2 rainbows and Calvin got 8,,,,, :D we are plotting a fishing trip in morehead city a 24hr Rolex race bucket list kind of fishing trip it's in the works,,,,,,, ;D
Me and Calvin are going on the Capt stacy 5 ,,,,416 Atlantic beach cause way nc 28512 on November 9th and 10th,,,, :D if anybody feeling froggy "jump",,,,,,,,,, ;D
That sounds awesome Benni! What are you guys targeting?
Hit the river for an hour got 1 sunfish,,,,,, :D but my girlfriend wanted me to stop by her new job "the gingos" she didn't like working at the Oliver garden in Danville to much drug activitie in the restaurant,,,,,,, :o ??? ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on October 12, 2019, 09:49:34 PM
That sounds awesome Benni! What are you guys targeting?
snappers,,,, groupers,,,,amber jack,,,,,, :D I think Im going to bring my 4/0 with 4.1 gears and a old magenafux rod,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove today,,,,, :D the last two days fishing on the river,,,,just chubs,redeye's,sunfish,,,, it wasn't a very good stocking because of the water level,,,, :) but that's ok,,,me and marlo got to talk about the ugliest trucks,,,, :o the ford super duty with the national lampoon car head lights hehe or the 2020 GMC that copied the ford or the 2020 Chevy trucks that looks like a toaster,,,,,,we always have some how,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and 1 snake,,,,marlo got 1 sunfish,,,,, :D wind 25mph,,,last week it was temp 95 this week it going to get in the 30's,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1hybird and marlo got 4hybirds today at the cove,,,,,, ;D
I stopped by and saw John crews,,,bass pro,,,,, :D at missile bait in Salem va,,,,, he showed me a picture of a 14lb largemouth he got in Florida and he told me about all the traveling he does for bass tournaments,,,very nice guy,,,,,,, ;D
Marlo has been "out fishing" you, Benni ! I think you should let him take all the pictures, so you have more time with the rod !!
Quote from: Crow on October 18, 2019, 11:50:30 PM
Marlo has been "out fishing" you, Benni ! I think you should let him take all the pictures, so you have more time with the rod !!
thanks my friend the time goes fast,,,,,, sneaks up on me the siren goes off,,, :( 6:15 times up ,,,,,, :D but tonight my girlfriend wanted me to go to st,albans sanatorium,,,,,haunted house,,,,, :o ya we had fun,,,,,, ;D
From the looks on everyone's face...it must be a pretty good "haunted house' !
Quote from: Crow on October 20, 2019, 11:44:21 AM
From the looks on everyone's face...it must be a pretty good "haunted house' !
thank you my friend,,,,,, :D we had fun,,, :o I got 5 and marlo got 1 and addie's grandfather "tim" came to the cove watch us fish,,,,,,,, ;D
Watch? That's like watching paint dry. Gotta get in there and do it. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on October 21, 2019, 04:54:44 PM
Watch? That's like watching paint dry. Gotta get in there and do it. Dominick
tim came down so we can show him some thicks so when he takes the grand kids fishing,,,,,, ;) but when I hooked a fish "I don't have my fishing license on me",,,,next time he will be ready and hopefully he can bring the grand kids too,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1cat and marlo 1hybird and we saw gene today,,,,, :D
Everybody allways ask me bennie way you use such big fishing gear,,,,sometimes more is just not enough,,,so we try harder and win,,,,,, on the 9/0 uncle sal built,,,, ;D
Now, THAT'S a fish, Benni !!
Quote from: Crow on October 22, 2019, 01:28:24 AM
Now, THAT'S a fish, Benni !!
yes and the 4 other's where alot bigger I got to the boat and got off,,,,, >:( it put me down my girlfriend had to drive me home,,,I had to recover,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
That's the 20/0
I got 3 hybrids and marlo 5 hybrids today at the cove,, :D the river is up and marlo was talking about trout stockings in the catch and release areas they got to do it in October,,,but the hybrids are alot more fun,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on October 22, 2019, 06:58:32 PM
That's the 20/0
yes sir,,,the one i blown the drag washers out of,,,,,but the unstopble 9/0 uncle sal built did it
I got 6hybrids and marlo got 6hybirds and a big carp,,,, :D and we got to see Ron and Chris they been in Italy,,,,,, ;) marlo said they don't let us but Christmas trees up at work anymore,,,, >:( I'm like how about the great pumpkin or the Easter bunny,,,,I know sam the snowman off limits "why" Google the "narrator that ruined Christmas",,,,,,,, ;D
That's a nice carp.......making me hungry for smoked fish !!
I got 5 and marlo got 4 hybrids today at the cove,,,,, :D and we got to see some stymphalian birds out there,,,,, ;D
What happened to those older/larger hybrids? The small ones have taken over?
-steve
Benni is that some type of chicken
Kim
I got 1 chub and dewayne got 7 rainbows,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on October 25, 2019, 08:32:49 AM
What happened to those older/larger hybrids? The small ones have taken over?
-steve
yes my friend they where stocked in 2014 to 2015 and the alewifes bait fish,,,, :D in the the last year and a half they stocked 15,000 or 20,000 more and 5,000 stripers they say only 5 percent live,,,,, ;) but when the bait fish run out then what,,,,,,, :o but of course people say the big fish are at the dam and they're as big as VW bugs ,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Sharkb8 on October 25, 2019, 10:58:39 AM
Benni is that some type of chicken
Kim
I don't know how they got here,,,,,, :D but they got really big tolons,,,,I had to Google them it came up"stymphalian",,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 chubs 3 rainbows and dewayne got 6 rainbows at greenhill park today they had the healing waters project today and meet bob the founder there,,,,, :D nice guy and he asked me if I was a veteran,,,, ;) and I said no not really,,,,but I was in the Spanish American war,,,,,but on the other side,,,, :) we laughed and his wife was the sweetest person ever,,,,,,,, ;D
I started at the river to muddy,,,,but Doug stop by and then my parents to say hi,,,,, :) marlo had to work,,,so I tried my fly rod no luck,,,but got 1 on a spinner at the cove,,,,, ;D
Yah buddy, looks like a nice day. I've got a pole soaking as I type but no bites yet.
Quote from: wailua boy on October 28, 2019, 01:04:33 AM
Yah buddy, looks like a nice day. I've got a pole soaking as I type but no bites yet.
I hope you get the big one,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and marlo got 2 today at the cove,,,,,, :D and we had a special guest joehawkinsphotography on Facebook he a reel professional photographer and artist and he really like taking me and marlo pictures,,, 8) so that was very cool,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 hybrids 1on a spoon and marlo got 2 and 1 nice carp today,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: wailua boy on October 28, 2019, 01:04:33 AM
Yah buddy, looks like a nice day. I've got a pole soaking as I type but no bites yet.
did you get a monster,,,,,,, ;) if not that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Good times, Benni !! I know you've said, before...but, I fergit...what's the name of the lake ?
Quote from: Crow on October 30, 2019, 12:48:42 AM
Good times, Benni !! I know you've said, before...but, I fergit...what's the name of the lake ?
carvins cove my friend,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid,marlo got skunked and John got 2 hybrids 1 yellow perch,,,,,,, :D we had 28mph winds and 5in of rain,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
I'll trade ya', Benni ! We had 5 inches of SNOW !! That yellow perch is a dandy !
Nice perch Benni!
Quote from: Crow on October 31, 2019, 11:39:34 PM
I'll trade ya', Benni ! We had 5 inches of SNOW !! That yellow perch is a dandy !
thanks very much my friend,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on October 31, 2019, 11:58:22 PM
Nice perch Benni!
yes the perch are hard to catch here now,,,,, :D and the trick or treaters,,,, :D I had just 1 SUV load I gave out candy but 1 looked about 30 so I gave her a pound of coffee,,,,,, :) then me and my neighbor was having a nightcap and a ghost came by but he didn't want candy or coffee and wasn't getting any of our spirits so he whent away,,,,, :o but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 hybrids and marlo got 5 today,,,,, :D good times,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and marlo got 5 ,,,,,,,, :D it got very scary 20mph winds and when it was getting dark,,,,, :-\ vampire bats flew over and a pack of wild coyotes started howling or maybe it was werewolfs,,,,,,, ;D but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on October 30, 2019, 12:48:42 AM
Good times, Benni !! I know you've said, before...but, I fergit...what's the name of the lake ?
it was a scary place tonight
You guys have sure been into the stripers !
Benni, I have been meaning to ask. What do you do for a living? You seem to always just be fishing local lakes and I am jealous.
Do you work 9-5 and hit local spots on your way home, or what? What about Marlo?
I envy you and wish the rat race in the Bay Area allowed for the fishing you do. Every day? Dang, living the life.
Thanks
Rob
I got 5 and marlo 6,,,,,, :D the time changes helps ,,,we are waiting for the big one's to come back,,,,but that's ok,,,,, ;D
Quote from: JoseCuervo on November 03, 2019, 11:22:46 PM
Benni, I have been meaning to ask. What do you do for a living? You seem to always just be fishing local lakes and I am jealous.
Do you work 9-5 and hit local spots on your way home, or what? What about Marlo?
I envy you and wish the rat race in the Bay Area allowed for the fishing you do. Every day? Dang, living the life.
Thanks
Rob
I was working for Shenandoah belt and rubber 40 to 90hrs a week then I went to work Kroger air and learned to weld,,,, ;) but when my 90days was up,,,I quite,,,,, :D so I'm talking time off and marlo works at the va,,,, :) so when he get off at 4,,,we go fishing,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and marlo got skunked,,,,,, ;) but that's ok next time it's his turn,,,,,,, ;D
That's a nice cat, Benni ! Be nicer yet, fried up, with a plate of hush puppies next to it ! ;)
I got 1 hybrid and Mario got 1,,,,,,, ;D
The drag was a little off on the pfueger patriarch,,,,, :o so I broke it down and cleaned the drag washers off and put some cals grease on them and a new drag knob it was a big difference,,,, ;) really like pfueger's parts service,,,,but I don't know how much longer I will be able to get parts for this reel,,,,,,,, ;D
Quotereally like pfueger's parts service,,,,but I don't know how much longer I will be able to get parts for this reel,,,,,,,, Grin
Better stock up on parts now then!
I got 1cat 6hybirds and marlo 2hybirds then we moved to the pier and John showed up and he got 2hybirds 1cat and 1yellow perch,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on November 06, 2019, 07:41:04 PM
Quotereally like pfueger's parts service,,,,but I don't know how much longer I will be able to get parts for this reel,,,,,,,, Grin
Better stock up on parts now then!
I have been on most stuff like bail springs and sometimes 1 pops up on Ebay than doesn't works,,,, ;) you now that is my friend,,,,,, ;D
My dad found this at a yard sale,,,,, ;) ocean city 981 and the rod is a very nice wood or bamboo not a lot of ware,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on November 07, 2019, 02:22:10 AM
My dad found this at a yard sale,,,,, ;) ocean city 981 and the rod is a very nice wood or bamboo not a lot of ware,,,,,,,, ;D
Can't say from the photo. Could be wood, probably not bamboo because it's not hexagonal. My wild guess is mid-1950's fiberglass and phenolic resin. It can be dark like that. Is there a label? If you look closely at that scratched area just above the foregrip you might be able to tell if it's fiberglass.
-steve
Can't say from the photo. Could be wood, probably not bamboo because it's not hexagonal. My wild guess is mid-1950's fiberglass and phenolic resin. It can be dark like that. Is there a label? If you look closely at that scratched area just above the foregrip you might be able to tell if it's fiberglass.
-steve
[/quote]it's like a 20 or 30wt,,,oh no label or anything,,,,,, ;D
Still Cool Benni. ;)
That Perch picture takes me back.
Loved catching those as a kid. ;D
x2 what Steve said - looks like 50s fibre glass. One of my uncles used to fish with a similar one - they were considered to be the cat's meow back then.
That's a much better photo. You can see the Hexcell weave of the fiberglass. Trevano/tobacco rod. The guide windings and oak handle look like Montague. Too bad the Montague-marked mushroom butt cap is missing. I don't think Montague made Trevano blanks so they may have been supplied by someone like California Tackle. The OC 981 came out about the same time as the rod so they were probably bought new together. That stiff springy mono might be original too. Whoever worked on the reel last put the eccentric freespool lever on backwards. It's a very nice rig that is probably as good and strong today as it was then (except for the line of course). You dad has a good eye. Send him back out for more.
-steve
I got 6hybirds and marlo got 4hybirds 1cat and 1bass,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on November 07, 2019, 06:53:44 PM
That's a much better photo. You can see the Hexcell weave of the fiberglass. Trevano/tobacco rod. The guide windings and oak handle look like Montague. Too bad the Montague-marked mushroom butt cap is missing. I don't think Montague made Trevano blanks so they may have been supplied by someone like California Tackle. The OC 981 came out about the same time as the rod so they were probably bought new together. That stiff springy mono might be original too. Whoever worked on the reel last put the eccentric freespool lever on backwards. It's a very nice rig that is probably as good and strong today as it was then (except for the line of course). You dad has a good eye. Send him back out for more.
-steve
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on November 07, 2019, 10:01:30 AM
x2 what Steve said - looks like 50s fibre glass. One of my uncles used to fish with a similar one - they were considered to be the cat's meow back then.
thanks very much my friends for the info,,,,,,, :D this one going fishing someday,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on November 07, 2019, 11:59:08 PM
this one going fishing someday,,,,,,,, ;D
Yeah, that would be a good choice if you want old school but don't want to worry about a breakdown.
-steve
Got 2hybrids 1sunfish and marlo got 1 hybrid,,,, :D quick trip at the cove,,,,,, ;D
Getting ready for the 24hr Rolex race,,,,,, :o on the stacy 5 headboat in morehead city nc,,,,, :D it's hard to figure out what gear to bring,,,, ::) so I'm going light 4/0 with 80lb braid on a magnuflex rod and my trout rod with 30lb braid,,, ;) let's see what happens,,,,, ;D
We are here now,,,,, :) waiting,,,,got pulled over by the police for speeding,,,, :o but he let us go,,,,, ;) then had to stop and replace the throttle sensor on my friends xterra,,,,,, :D not a boring trip down to morehead city nc,,,,,, ;D
I'm glad he let you go, but you need to slow down buddy.
The Fish will wait for you and I don't need you and Marlo to get hurt😉.
That's pretty special if you can diagnose and replace a throttle sensor without being late.
-steve
Go Gettum Bennie!!!
Quote from: Benni3 on November 09, 2019, 03:01:02 AM
Getting ready for the 24hr Rolex race,,,,,, :o on the stacy 5 headboat in morehead city nc,,,,, :D it's hard to figure out what gear to bring,,,, ::) so I'm going light 4/0 with 80lb braid on a magnuflex rod and my trout rod with 30lb braid,,, ;) let's see what happens,,,,, ;D
"let's see what happens,,,,," Ha! I love it Benni. You're way ahead of me philosophically. When I's closer to your age, I's way too intense about getting my fishing equipment and technique as close to the accepted ways as I could. Nowadays I'm gettin it and it's much more fun. I even like the comments I get from the "experts" I'm fishing around.
One trip in the So. Cal. area, they were goin after Calico's etc., with sardines in the kelp near Malibu Beach, nothin doin, too early in the year. I start jiggin on the bottom with an 8lb. spinning outfit, gettin comments and even havin the concerned deckhand try to school me about the right way. Having never won a pool, I didn't enter, but ended with the biggest fish(one a them red rockfish) and even got more than most others. Even had guys start askin serious questions about what I's doin. I think when it's slow like that, it's best to cover as much ground as you can with lighter gear.
It started off great,,,, :) but it got a pretty cold,,,, :( and no room to stand inside the cabin,,, :-[ while the captain was driving around in circles waiting for the boats with the nets to come in behind us to get the fish we found,,,,, ??? But that's ok,,,,it ended good,,,,, ;D we still had a blast and got a lot of fish,,,,,,, ;D
It looks like it's rigged for shrimp trawling. They discard a lot of by-catch that attracts fish.
So, where's the obligatory photos?
-steve
Nice shot of the moon! What did you catch Bennie?
Stop by bogue inlet pier,,,,, :) but didn't have time to fish,,, :( and the fishing was on,,,, ;) sorry but my phone battery died on the boat but got some more photos to coming,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 09, 2019, 11:29:32 PM
I'm glad he let you go, but you need to slow down buddy.
The Fish will wait for you and I don't need you and Marlo to get hurt😉.
no problem,,,,,I'm working on getting him on salt,,,,but it's a little difficult but it's going to happen,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on November 11, 2019, 06:44:25 AM
It looks like it's rigged for shrimp trawling. They discard a lot of by-catch that attracts fish.
So, where's the obligatory photos?
-steve
yes that one is for shrimp,,,,inshore on the way back and no luck on deals on shrimp here $12.00lb cleaned,,,, :( 20 miles up,,,,,i can get them off the boat alot cheaper but no time,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on November 11, 2019, 12:54:42 PM
Nice shot of the moon! What did you catch Bennie?
the best thing was triggers and vermillion snappers,,,but I got a big red snapper,,,, >:( I should of keep it,,, ;) it was a weekend,,,, :D I hooked 1 amber jack,,, :o but was to powerful for my 4/0 and got rapped around everybody's line and got off,,,,, :'( hehe,,,,,that was kind of funny,,,,,, ;D
Another few weeks, and I get to be "back on the salt", Benni ! Another 6 inches of snow , yesterday, and 5 degrees this morning are making me wish I was there, already !! I've never done any "pier fishing"....maybe have to try some, this winter.
More photos,,,,,, ;D
More,,,, ;D
And 1 rainbow trout on the fly today,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on November 12, 2019, 12:59:28 PM
Another few weeks, and I get to be "back on the salt", Benni ! Another 6 inches of snow , yesterday, and 5 degrees this morning are making me wish I was there, already !! I've never done any "pier fishing"....maybe have to try some, this winter.
yes,,,,it's cold,,,,where you going fishing,,,,, ;D
Cool pics Benni! I like the fish on the stringers. On the west coast, at least where I fish, gunny sacks (burlap bag) are used to carry fish. A gunny sack is like a coffee bean bag (think like 75 pounds of coffee) but a bit smaller. I did see a genuine coffee sack on a cod / crab combo trip last week.
I might bring a stringer next time instead. Our cod have dangerous spines that can poke you bad (to the point of bleeding profusely :o), that may be why.
Rob
We spend the winter at Dauphin Island, Alabama, Benni. Mostly surf fishing, but, some "boat fishing" around the gas rigs......when we can afford the fuel :P
Quote from: JoseCuervo on November 14, 2019, 04:24:02 AM
Cool pics Benni! I like the fish on the stringers. On the west coast, at least where I fish, gunny sacks (burlap bag) are used to carry fish. A gunny sack is like a coffee bean bag (think like 75 pounds of coffee) but a bit smaller. I did see a genuine coffee sack on a cod / crab combo trip last week.
I might bring a stringer next time instead. Our cod have dangerous spines that can poke you bad (to the point of bleeding profusely :o), that may be why.
Rob
a 10in coat hanger with a string an a loop on the end of it is what thay had,,,,, :D and I had a bucket to keep them in until I had time to put them on the stringer,,,, ;) good luck on your next trip,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on November 14, 2019, 01:36:48 PM
We spend the winter at Dauphin Island, Alabama, Benni. Mostly surf fishing, but, some "boat fishing" around the gas rigs......when we can afford the fuel :P
that's going to be fun time,,,, :D there's a rest stop as soon as cross the Alabama line looks like a big log cabin I was looking for the bathroom and a employee asked me can I help you,,," yes is this New York city",,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got shunked and marlo got 1 rainbow,,,,,the cove closed today at 5:00pm,,,,just found out today when we got there that rodney brown who retired last year from the water authorty,,,,was killed by his girlfriends son,,,,that is still on the run,,,so there we be prayers for him and his family
I got 1 rainbow and marlo got 1 upstream,,,, ;) gene came down to see us and asked if we are going to the cove,,,, :( nope there still looking for Michael brown,,,, ???
That's a nice trout you got Bennie, if you only get 1 that's a good one!
That's "A" trout?
:o
Yeah, it must have been hiding for a long time.
-steve
Quote from: Swami805 on November 17, 2019, 01:18:25 AM
That's a nice trout you got Bennie, if you only get 1 that's a good one!
Quote from: JoseCuervo on November 17, 2019, 05:37:55 AM
That's "A" trout?
:o
Quote from: oc1 on November 17, 2019, 06:13:24 AM
Yeah, it must have been hiding for a long time.
-steve
thanks very much my friends,,,,,, ;) going down that bank,,,because I have fell in the river many times,hehe,,,, :D and the trout was barely hooked in the lip,,,,,that was just alot of "luck",,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 2 rainbows,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice work amigo!
1 got 1 rainbow and marlo got 1 ,,, :D and a nurse today grabbed marlo and said a patient wants to see you,,, ;) he said your the guy online that fishes everyday let me show you a picture of a flathead I got last week,,,,,,, ;D
You guys are famous !!
Quote from: Benni3 on November 20, 2019, 12:57:08 AM
he said your the guy online that fishes everyday let me show you a picture of a flathead I got last week
That's too funny.
-steve
If you're only going to catch one rainbow.... That's the one to catch Benni! Nice!!
I got skunked and marlo got 1 cat,,,, :D the cove still closing at 5:00pm and had the game department out there looking for Michael brown,,,,I hope they catch him,,,, ;) not just because it's missing up the fishing,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on November 18, 2019, 12:15:29 AM
Nice work amigo!
Quote from: Crow on November 20, 2019, 02:34:49 AM
You guys are famous !!
Quote from: oc1 on November 20, 2019, 04:54:35 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on November 20, 2019, 12:57:08 AM
Quote from: xjchad on November 20, 2019, 03:52:44 PM
If you're only going to catch one rainbow.... That's the one to catch Benni! Nice!!
That's too funny.
-steve
thanks very much my friends,,,,I just got to find some more fish,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on November 20, 2019, 11:29:40 PM
the cove still closing at 5:00pm
They read on the internet about these two guy who come and catch all the fish late in the afternoon. :)
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on November 21, 2019, 03:57:00 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on November 20, 2019, 11:29:40 PM
the cove still closing at 5:00pm
They read on the internet about these two guy who come and catch all the fish late in the afternoon. :)
-steve
it's "ironic" one place I used to fish my favorite they stopped stocking fish there and now Colorado bridge up stream or down,,,,,, ??? even chilerelleno came there to find me,,,, :) but most the time trout unlimited calls the va game department on me 4times a mouth during trout season and yes it is strange there closing the cove at 5:00pm when that's when me and marlo fish,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,, ;) me and marlo are use to living in the communist I mean "commonwealth" of Virginia,,,,, ;D
I got skunked today and my dad,,,,,, :D I found a big rainbow mixed in with some red house suckers he hit my dad's line once,,,,, ;) but that's ok dewayne got a big one up stream and I think it but up a good fight,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and dewayne got 1,,,,, :D he's down stream in the photo using jedi mine tricks on the trout,,,most the time it works,,,,,, ;D
........just hope he's not using his Light Saber to fillet them ;)
That's a nice photo with the trout and fly rod. You can see every scale. Like something out of the TU magazine.
-steve
Quote........just hope he's not using his Light Saber to fillet them Wink
Yeah, but if he does, it should cook the fillets at the same time. Total time saver!! ;D
I got 1 redeye it's been raining all day,,,,, :o but river looked ok there's 1 big rainbow in this hole and had to try but something keep stealing my nightcrawlers,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on November 23, 2019, 12:30:44 AM
........just hope he's not using his Light Saber to fillet them ;)
Quote from: Fishy247 on November 23, 2019, 03:17:54 PM
Quote........just hope he's not using his Light Saber to fillet them Wink
Yeah, but if he does, it should cook the fillets at the same time. Total time saver!! ;D
hehe,,,, :D you can fillet a fish with a light saber in the state of Virginia but you can't fish with one,,,,, ??? "It's rod and reel only" there was a nice asian guy at the cove hand lining sun fish and got a ticket,,, ;) I said really but what about the tu guys with tenkara's,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on November 23, 2019, 04:13:34 AM
That's a nice photo with the trout and fly rod. You can see every scale. Like something out of the TU magazine.
-steve
yes,,,,,dewayne got a great shot needs to go in a orvis store,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and dewayne got 1,,,,,, :D the river was up and alot of leaves coming down stream,,,,, :( but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
We're taking off for "DI", tomorrow morning, so, hopefully, I'll be on the beach Thanksgiving day...and , "double hopefully", can start playing "catch-up' !! Although, You and Dwayne have a big lead on me ;)
I got 1 rainbow today,,,,,, :D not much time to fish had some stuff to today post office,,,,whent by haroble fake to get a light and there was a shopping cart with 3 big magnet strips in it,,,,, :o but I brought it back in side and gave it to the manager and sure enough here comes somebody looking for them,,,,,, ;) and that's how you get "good luck",,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on November 25, 2019, 04:08:30 PM
We're taking off for "DI", tomorrow morning, so, hopefully, I'll be on the beach Thanksgiving day...and , "double hopefully", can start playing "catch-up' !! Although, You and Dwayne have a big lead on me ;)
you have safe travels,,,,, :D don't go over 8mph over the speed limit,,,,, :) bring oil antifreeze ,,,,, :) if you see a jb hunt or swift truck stay away from them they well kill you,,,,,,, ;) 18wheeler dellers of death,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,, ;) and your going to have fantastic trip on the beach with all those beautiful women "good luck" my friend,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 rainbows dewayne got 6 and mark was right with us,,,,,, :D and 2 paragliders came over and swooping low over a field,,,,,, :o dewayne said what are they doing,,,,, ;) I said cattle rustling,,,,,,,, 8)
I got 3 rainbows,,,,, :D it started off slow with 26mph winds today and it's getting up to 33mph tonight,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Sounds good Arlin have a safe trip, & Benni thanks for the photos, cheers Don.
Hey Benny,
Good job on those trouts! What do you guys use for trout bait? We use mostly small inline spinners my brother makes. We also use mealworms and powerbait at times. Here's some photos of my brother's spinners. They look just like Joe's Flies. Trolling these spinners is a hoot! 8)
We got here yesterday, about 1:30 in the afternoon...pretty fair traveling....as to those "big rigs', I've found the best way for me, is to get behind one...and stay there ! Especially going through the "big cities' (St. Louis, Memphis, etc.), I just tuck the rv in, hold the pedal down, and pray !!
No fishing...yet ! Probably tomorrow, but I did head to the beach, looking for those good looking gals ::)
I got 4 rainbows today,,,,, :D and then a spider said you're fishing in my hole,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on November 28, 2019, 04:44:47 AM
Hey Benny,
Good job on those trouts! What do you guys use for trout bait? We use mostly small inline spinners my brother makes. We also use mealworms and powerbait at times. Here's some photos of my brother's spinners. They look just like Joe's Flies. Trolling these spinners is a hoot! 8)
Some fantastic looking spinners,,,,,,, ;) that's what my friend Larry uses all time brown with gold spoon,,,,,,, ;D I use a silver 2# blue fox with a white mr twister tail,,,,rapala jsr-5 with a 4# gamakatsu on the back,,,,gulp nightcrawlers,,,minnows or corn with the salt and then I add more salt or power bait,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on November 28, 2019, 04:59:10 PM
We got here yesterday, about 1:30 in the afternoon...pretty fair traveling....as to those "big rigs', I've found the best way for me, is to get behind one...and stay there ! Especially going through the "big cities' (St. Louis, Memphis, etc.), I just tuck the rv in, hold the pedal down, and pray !!
No fishing...yet ! Probably tomorrow, but I did head to the beach, looking for those good looking gals 8)
I'm glad you had safe travels,,,,, :D and hope your having a great Thanksgiving,,,,, ;) hope get some great photos of your fishing trip,,,, :o good luck my friend,,,,,, ;D
I zoomed in on that spider. Scary big eyes. :o Dominick
I got 3 today,,,,, :D slow going but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on November 29, 2019, 12:08:40 AM
I zoomed in on that spider. Scary big eyes. :o Dominick
I get bit sometimes,,,, :D but that one I rather say away from,,,,, ;) he looked really mad too,,,,,,,,, ;D
Spider bites :o :o Stay away from those taxing spiders... Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on November 30, 2019, 06:06:59 PM
Spider bites :o :o Stay away from those taxing spiders... Dominick
The legal spiders aint no better ;D
I got 7 rainbows today,,,, :D it was sprinkling and i was in deep forest some and it was a little difficult with a 9ft rod,,,, :o but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on November 30, 2019, 09:59:25 PM
Quote from: Dominick on November 30, 2019, 06:06:59 PM
Spider bites :o :o Stay away from those taxing spiders... Dominick
The legal spiders aint no better ;D
Quote from: Dominick on November 30, 2019, 06:06:59 PM
Spider bites :o :o Stay away from those taxing spiders... Dominick
my hoodie had welder slag all over it,,,, :( it's time for new one,,,, ;) I got a aftco hoodie guest what they did to me on my aftco,,,,,, ???
Quote from: Benni3 on December 01, 2019, 12:22:41 AM
i was in deep forest some and it was a little difficult with a 9ft rod.
Get one of those little 6 ft bantam rods. I've always wanted one but don't have a use any more.
-steve
Do you ever "roll cast" with your fly rod Benni? Another trick bag way to cast where the streamside brush is thick. 1/2 the fun of fly fishing for me was just the casting techniques. Never was able to get the "double haul" cast down.
The roll cast works best with double taper line and a shorter leader.
I got 2 sun fish,,,,, :D the river flooded and the cove was a little froggy and the sun fish was stealing my bait,,,, :( but that's ok,,,there's always next time,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on December 01, 2019, 04:07:30 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 01, 2019, 12:22:41 AM
i was in deep forest some and it was a little difficult with a 9ft rod.
Get one of those little 6 ft bantam rods. I've always wanted one but don't have a use any more.
-steve
after using a 9ft and 10ft rod it's hard to go back,,,,,, :D but when the weekend warriors come out,,,,,I have thought about using a pink barbie combo,,,, :o now that would be fun and great in deep forest,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on December 01, 2019, 05:28:54 PM
Do you ever "roll cast" with your fly rod Benni? Another trick bag way to cast where the streamside brush is thick. 1/2 the fun of fly fishing for me was just the casting techniques. Never was able to get the "double haul" cast down.
The roll cast works best with double taper line and a shorter leader.
yes I roll cast,,,, ;) sometimes just mending line,,,, :) but I was using a spinner here to sneak up on them,,,I like watching orvis guide Tom Rosenbauer on tv,,,,, 8) he like the Bob Ross of fishing,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 yellow perch up to the rail and flipped off,,,, :D it was 24mph winds and cold,,,maybe next time,,,,,, ;D
You are an inspiration Benni. No way I would fish in that kind of wind in December.
Fish On Brother! Fish On! ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on December 03, 2019, 12:15:54 AM
I got 1 yellow perch up to the rail and flipped off,,,, :D it was 24mph winds and cold,,,maybe next time,,,,,, ;D
Benni, you do have adventurous firsts. I never had a fish flip me off. :D ;D :D ;D Dominick
Got 1 yellow perch and marlo got skunked,,,,, :D but we did get to see the loch ness monster of the cove,,,,,,, ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 04, 2019, 08:07:01 AM
You are an inspiration Benni. No way I would fish in that kind of wind in December.
Fish On Brother! Fish On! ;)
thanks very much my friend,,,,I need a citation size yellow perch and I think there's one in there,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on December 04, 2019, 09:04:43 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 03, 2019, 12:15:54 AM
I got 1 yellow perch up to the rail and flipped off,,,, :D it was 24mph winds and cold,,,maybe next time,,,,,, ;D
Benni, you do have adventurous firsts. I never had a fish flip me off. :D ;D :D ;D Dominick
hehe,,,,remember that dolphin on tv,,,,, ;) he just laughed at everybody,,,,,, ;D
That's the best photo of the lock Ness monster I have seen
Kim
Nice shot of "nessie'....or, I guess it's 'Covie', in this case.......you will have to start giving "monster tours" ;)
Benni, You are hard core. My nephew wanted to take me out on his airboat the other night to go frog gigging. It went down in the 50s and I told him it was too cold for me. Probably too cold for the frogs too.
Scott
I got 2 hybrids 2 yellow perch 1 largemouth,,,,marlo got 2 hybrids 1 smallmouth,,,,,, :D one guy on the peir told us,,,,I must be doing something wrong I have been here all day long and haven't gotten a thing and left,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
He had 5 rods out and marlo said I have a hard time keeping track of 1,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Sharkb8 on December 05, 2019, 07:42:21 AM
That's the best photo of the lock Ness monster I have seen
Kim
Quote from: Crow on December 05, 2019, 11:02:18 AM
Nice shot of "nessie'....or, I guess it's 'Covie', in this case.......you will have to start giving "monster tours" ;)
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,, :D now when the big one gets away,,,,,we got something to blame it on,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: conchydong on December 05, 2019, 12:26:45 PM
Benni, You are hard core. My nephew wanted to take me out on his airboat the other night to go frog gigging. It went down in the 50s and I told him it was too cold for me. Probably too cold for the frogs too.
Scott
that sounds like fun,,,, :D but now for the frogs,,, ;) you just got put 3 jackets on 1 coat ,,, long underwear and pants maybe 2 pair for a airboat ,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: conchydong on December 05, 2019, 12:26:45 PM
Probably too cold for the frogs too.
Scott
They'll be hold-up on the bottom. Bull frogs have caused me a lot of grief over the years, eating hand-raised fish, ducklings, and whatever else they can get into that big mouth. I hate 'em.
-steve
I got 2 sunfish 4hybirds and 1 yellow perch and marlo got skunked,,,,, :D but there's always next time,,,,,, ;D
The movie "island zero" in the beginning there's a rig with 9,,,20/0 hooks with 10lb liters on each hook,,,, >:( no rubber worms or bopper,,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Bennie are you and Marlo thinking of trying to catch that lock Ness monster .
Kim
Quote from: Sharkb8 on December 07, 2019, 07:42:17 AM
Bennie are you and Marlo thinking of trying to catch that lock Ness monster .
Kim
we seen it again today,,,,,,, ;D
:o
I got 3 rainbows and marlo got 1 today at the river,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, do you catch and release, or harvest and eat?
I'm jealous of your daily fishing quests.
Rob
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,today's topic was "baby yoda" and if you got kids,,,grandkids,,,, ;) that's what you need to get for Christmas,,,,,I got my girlfriend a hoodie before it's to late,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: JoseCuervo on December 08, 2019, 03:47:24 AM
Benni, do you catch and release, or harvest and eat?
I'm jealous of your daily fishing quests.
Rob
in freshwater I catch and release 99% of the time,,,,saltwater 50%,,,,, ;) there's always time to go fishing you just got to make it happen,,,,,,,,, ;D
"there's always time to go fishing you just got to make it happen". I second that notion.
Quote from: wailua boy on December 09, 2019, 01:51:55 AM
"there's always time to go fishing you just got to make it happen". I second that notion.
there stuff I need to do to the boat and other projects it will happen too,,,, ;)
Just found a movie that was filmed here,,,," truth and justice" it about a Roanoke detective and a ministier,,,,,, ;) but this is my stomping grounds I have been everywhere in the picture many times,,,,,, :D the garage,,,maybe even the house or it was the yellow one next door at a estate sale,,,it's very to see where your from in a movie,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 yellow perch and marlo didn't even get a bite,,,,, :D the river is flooded and it's going to rain tomorrow,,,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Pretty good trip, Benni ! Weather has been "warmer than normal" (supposed to cool down , and rain, starting tonight, though :(). We've been getting enough whiting to eat....as long as there is plenty of cornbread, to fill the cracks!! ;D.
I got 2 yellow perch 1 sun fish 1 cat and marlo got skunked,,, :D it was really nice out water slick,,, :D then 30mph winds and got cold quick,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on December 10, 2019, 06:08:40 PM
Pretty good trip, Benni ! Weather has been "warmer than normal" (supposed to cool down , and rain, starting tonight, though :(). We've been getting enough whiting to eat....as long as there is plenty of cornbread, to fill the cracks!! ;D.
I'm glad you're having a great time,,,,,,, :D and you got brown beans and cornbread,,,,country cooking,,,,, ;D
I got 2 yellow perch and marlo got skunked,,,,, :D so tomorrow might hit the river,,,,,,, ;D
I hope Marlo gets the "skunk" off ! That's the third time you "bested" him.
I got 3 rainbows and marlo 4,,,,,, :D today was a fun day,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on December 12, 2019, 01:31:22 AM
I hope Marlo gets the "skunk" off ! That's the third time you "bested" him.
yes we did it,,,,, ;) the helicopter was watching,,,, :D salem tried to stop them from flying,,, >:( noise ordinance,,,,but the FAA stepped in and said "NO" this is a airport,,,,,they used it in ww2 to refuel airplanes,,,,,, ;D
Marlo finally got the skunk off!! YAY!!!!
Quote from: Fishy247 on December 13, 2019, 09:20:45 PM
Marlo finally got the skunk off!! YAY!!!!
hehe,,,,,but we both got skunked today,,,, :D but that's ok the river was up,,,,, :) and this came in the mail today very happy with it,,,,,thanks randy,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 sun fish 1 yellow perch and marlo got 1 sun fish,,,,,, :D the river was up yesterday and flooded today,,,, ;) I hope the water is not going around the dam threw a cavern again,,,,,, :) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 1 largemouth and gene got 1 sun fish 1 yellow perch,,,,, ;) it's allways a blast when gene can go,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on December 16, 2019, 08:46:49 AM
Just posting a pic for a friend here,,,,, ;D
Since this is a fishing site, that must be the guts of a Barracuda... :D Dominick
I got 2 rainbows and marlo 1,,,,,, :D the wind was blowing 24mph and it got cold,,,,, ;) but that's ok the fish was biting,,,,,,,, ;D
Something tells me Gene might not have many friends & fellas around like yourself & Marlo. Good on you the both of you.. Jeff
It was like Christmas today,,,,, :D Ted,,,(maxed out)me and marlo with lures and gear,,,,, ;) even the cat was impressed,,,,,, :o wow,,, thanks very much my friend,,,,,,, ;D
Wow ! there are some classic "Toss & Retrieve" type stuff in that pile.
I got 4 rainbows today,,,, :D 23mpg winds and cold,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
"Ohana".....the best !!
I got 6 and marlo got 5 rainbows today was a good day,,,,, ; :D and marlo showed me how ring got hacked,,,hey little girl I'm Santa claus,,,break your tv,,,, :o well marlo she would of did it if he promised her a 60in and said where's mommy's creat card let go to Amazon,,,, ;D
I got 3 rainbows and marlo got 3,,,,, :D but this pterodactyl looked very hungry,,,, ;) well it is Christmas,,,, :) so yes he got a rainbow too,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and marlo got 1 rainbow,,,,, ;D
Way to go guys! 8)
Boy, you guys are cleaning up, on those trout !!
Benni, keep a good eye on the weather before you commit to coming to SE Florida, as it is nasty now and may be for a while. Hopefully it will get better.
Scott
Nice fish!
"but this pterodactyl looked very hungry,,,, " It's poignant that you use that term. I just learned that today's birds are all descendants of dinosaurs.
I got 2 rainbows marlo 3 and dewayne 9 down stream,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on December 22, 2019, 12:35:50 AM
Way to go guys! 8)
Quote from: Crow on December 22, 2019, 12:36:09 AM
Boy, you guys are cleaning up, on those trout !!
Quote from: jzumi on December 22, 2019, 05:11:57 PM
Nice fish!
"but this pterodactyl looked very hungry,,,, " It's poignant that you use that term. I just learned that today's birds are all descendants of dinosaurs.
Quote from: conchydong on December 22, 2019, 12:47:34 AM
Benni, keep a good eye on the weather before you commit to coming to SE Florida, as it is nasty now and may be for a while. Hopefully it will get better.
Scott
thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;) and yes the weather in Florida this time of year is different,,,,it i can't go out,,, :) we can fish the Indian river or if that's a bust,,,,, :D lake okeechobee or something,,,,,,,, :o got make it happen somewhere some how ,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and marlo got skunked today,,,,, ;) but that's ok he got a new hoodie for Christmas,,,,,,, :D and there's a deep cave at the top of this ridge that's a new home for a big coyote,,,,,,,, ;D
Well done Benni you might have to give Marlo some tips on how to catch fish .Merry Christmas to you and Marlo.
Kim
Quote from: Sharkb8 on December 24, 2019, 03:19:57 AM
Well done Benni you might have to give Marlo some tips on how to catch fish .Merry Christmas to you and Marlo.
Kim
thanks very much my friend,,,,,,I was side drifting and marlo was jiggling for the big ones,,,,, ;) it's allways a gamble,,,,,,,,, ;D
Wow! In Virginia you get a big championship belt for being a good fisherman. I hope it catches on across the country.
-steve
Happy holidays Benni, thanks for all the reports you post Have a great trip to Florida!
always awesome!!!!!
You and Marlo are trout masters.
Thanks again for sharing your adventures
-Ted
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
Me,,marlo and gene got skunked today,,,,, :D but that's ok had to get gene home,,,,, ;) he's got somebody very cool coming by tonight,,,,,, ;D
Consider "getting skunked" as "giving the fish a Christmas Break"!! They need a present, too !
Quote from: Crow on December 25, 2019, 01:32:17 AM
Consider "getting skunked" as "giving the fish a Christmas Break"!! They need a present, too !
your right and I almost forgot today's topic was Eddie Murphy on snl you got to see that and I'm watching it's a a wonderful life tonight but to see the ending I got Google snl it's a wonderful life for it to make sense it's just funny,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today after Christmas dinner with my girlfriend,,,,,, ;D
Must be much warmer today for you. You went from wearing 2 coats and a hoodie a few days ago, to a short sleeve shirt today
Quote from: Maxed Out on December 26, 2019, 05:50:13 AM
Must be much warmer today for you. You went from wearing 2 coats and a hoodie a few days ago, to a short sleeve shirt today
yes it warmed up in Salem va,,,,, :D but now I'm in port st.lucie fl,,,,,and it's raining,,, :( might fish the pier tomorrow the 28th it's raining and maybe the 29th charter if ocean conditions good,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Enjoy Benni!
I got about 6 months to go, but I can't wait to hit the beach again.
Go get em Benni!!
Good luck, Benni ! Have a great time !
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,,,, ;D
Hehe,,,,,today got to west marine for top shot,,,snook nook bait and tackle for license,,, :( but they don't do it anymore,,,,but that's ok,, ;) there very nice people and most helpful,,,, :) then whites bait and tackle,,no license,,,,then Walmarket and it took 1hr,,, >:( yes I'm already in Florida system,,,but that's ok,,,back to snook and nook for live shrimp and to the pier,,,,,it was just like carvins cove,,,hehe,,,,,,I got 3 cats today and lifes good,,,,,,,, ;D
Gafftop sails. My FL inshore favorite snook! If the weather is not so good hit the back waters. Like conchy says lots opportunities. Intercostal , rivers, estuaries, condo ponds, lakes ,ect. Example winds picked up early on the docks . So I hit the condo pond. Black bass on Spro jigs.
Quote from: twotone on December 28, 2019, 04:58:19 AM
Gafftop sails.
One gafftop and one hardhead. Neither is good for anything.
-steve
And usually see them tailing.
We got a bunch today,,,,,, :D the biggest was the 40 to 50lb grouper I got,,,,,,,, ;D
There was alot of wind today and no 20/0 tomorrow,,,, :( not a strong enough rod holder on his boat,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, :D I'm talking the unstopble 9/0 uncle sal built,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Started raining , here, about 6(pm).........probably will "rain on your parade", tomorrow....hope you guys brought your slickers !!
Looks like it's already been a successful trip. Way to go guys.
-steve
Thanks very much my friends,,,,, :D me and marlo got about 25 snook this morning,,,, ;) today was good,,,but that's not all,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on December 29, 2019, 06:07:44 PM
me and marlo got about 25 snook this morning,,,, ;)
awesome!!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Great job!
Best, Fred
Man, those are snook to be proud of.
-steve
Nice snook Benni! 8)
Not only one of the nicest guy I've ever spoken to, or delt with, but also one of the must active fisherman on our site... you go Benni!!!
Say hello to Marlo and family.
Sal
Way to Go Fellas! :o
Thanks very much my friends for your support,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 29, 2019, 08:38:34 PM
Not only one of the nicest guy I've ever spoken to, or delt with, but also one of the must active fisherman on our site... you go Benni!!!
Say hello to Marlo and family.
Sal
but couldn't do it with out the unstopble 9/0 you build,,,,,, ;) thanks uncle sal,,,,,,, ;D
Coooool!
Pic. of the month?...
Way to go, Guys !!!
Well done Benni and Marlo looks like some good fishing there.
Kim
Hey my man, best of luck (looks like you got that covered :) and safe travels to you and Marlo! Epic trip! This thread is what its really all about- fishing!!! And you are closing in on 200K views. Ya'llzz are doing some good work, cuz.
Nice one. Is that a spinner?
-steve
Spinner shark, I mean. Not the reel. :)
Whoa... A shark.... To me sharks are always super cool!... How ever here in Kansas they would be treated like most other undesirable fish being Carp or Gar & given the "coupe de grace" thump on or bullet to the the head or just thrown on the bank.
I'm not any thing close to being politically correct.
However I don't agree with this as a practice. Hillbilly's in Kansas dont always search out all pertinent info. I respect every fish for what it is but at the same time some species can become a nuances... Jeff
Big day today in Miami fl,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on December 30, 2019, 06:36:47 PM
Big day today,,,,,, ;D
nice !
a peacock Bass, beautiful fish !
peacock bass? since when did you guys have peacock bass?
Nice Blacktip too! :o
Quote from: alantani on December 30, 2019, 09:13:44 PM
peacock bass? since when did you guys have peacock bass?
i heard there are some USA states that imported peacock bass from south america, pretty sure Florida have peacock bass on some closed/regulated lagoons
We got 46 butterflie peacock bass today,,,,, ;) will post more photos soon,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Florida decided to import Peacocks as the scientists concluded that they didn't compete with the native Largemouth Bass. They are limited to South Florida as they do not tolerate cold water very well but they provide a lot of angling opportunities as they readily hit top water plugs. There are dedicated guides that specialize in Peacocks.
I don't fish sweet water as much as I used to but after seeing Benni and Marlo. I may have to rethink my thinking.
Scott
They are in the H. Islands. Only location on this island is a pay-to-fish private lake. I've heard they're great battlers. Looks like a great multi-species, multi-environment road trip B!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 30, 2019, 09:17:53 PM
Nice Blacktip too! :o
Please teach me Daron. How do you know?
-steve
Some more pics,,,,, :D
We got some other stuff too and captain "Frank Carbone" told us about how he was a bass pro and on fishing TV shows,,,,,,, ;) good times,,,,,,,, ;D
Pretty soon you and Marlo will have your own tv show.....I wouldn't miss an episode !
I've heard of Frank Carbone, you're in good hands.
Great trip Benni... 👍, oh one for Marlo as well 👍.
Thanks for keeping us entertained !😉
Sal
Quote from: oc1 on December 30, 2019, 03:08:31 AM
Nice one. Is that a spinner?
-steve
Spinner shark, I mean. Not the reel. :)
That would be my guess Steve. Ironically, Blacktips do not have a black tip on their anal fin and it looks like Benni's does.
Quote from: conchydong on December 31, 2019, 01:15:58 PM
Quote from: oc1 on December 30, 2019, 03:08:31 AM
Nice one. Is that a spinner?
-steve
Spinner shark, I mean. Not the reel. :)
That would be my guess Steve. Ironically, Blacktips do not have a black tip on their anal fin and it looks like Benni's does.
yes,,,,spinner I was told,,, :D but he didn't jump or spin,,,,,,, ;D
stopping to get a clean t-shirt and marlo said hey what is this place,,,, :D so we did the b-17 training class at the mighty eight air force base in Savannah Georgia,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 01, 2020, 04:10:11 AM
but he didn't jump or spin
I think they only spin while they are in the air. I don't know why they want to jump straight out of the water and spin like that. I've never caught one but we used to see them jump while surfing. Maybe they jump just to make people uncomfortable.
-steve
This was a cool trip for you all !!
That's an action packed trip,good way to ring in the new year. Good going!
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow to start on the new year,,,,,,, ;D
Benni tell me about the Peacock Bass. How do they fight compared to a Large Mouth or small mouth... Jeff
Nice tucanare and jaguar cichlid, looks like a fun trip.
Benni & Marlo thanks for the pics, you two really keep us entertained, what a nice trip you two had, cheers Don.
Quote from: wailua boy on January 01, 2020, 11:57:17 PM
Nice tucanare and jaguar cichlid, looks like a fun trip.
that was one of my favorite fish I caught,,,, :D we had a rod out for tarpon,,,,,but maybe someday I'll go back and get one,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on January 01, 2020, 11:31:08 PM
Benni tell me about the Peacock Bass. How do they fight compared to a Large Mouth or small mouth... Jeff
at first frank thought we were just a couple of amateurs,,,,,hehe,,,, ;) he said a couple of times that long rod you got isn't right for this type of fishing and I ask him you got a black hole sticker on you truck,,,he said yes Mr song gave that to me when they fish with me,,,,, :D but anyway they bite just like a trout and fight like a smallmouth,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, I'm enjoying the adventures you and Marlo are having! Nice looking snook & peacock bass!
Quote from: wfjord on January 02, 2020, 03:38:59 AM
Benni, I'm enjoying the adventures you and Marlo are having! Nice looking snook & peacock bass!
thanks very much my friend,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the river today,,,,, :D but that's ok 25 to 35mph winds,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked today at the cove,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,wrong time of the year for the cove and bad trout stockings this fall,,,, :( trout unlimited don't want them to stock anymore till the end of February,,,,,, ;) hehe I love Florida,,,,,,, ;D
But effectively if anybody wants to see the movie based on me and marlo fishing trip in Florida it's "gone fishing"but marlo is the one who doesn't like lightning,,,, ;) hahaha,,,,,,, ;D
:D :D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 06, 2020, 03:18:15 AM
But effectively if anybody wants to see the movie based on me and marlo fishing trip in Florida it's "gone fishing"but marlo is the one who doesn't like lightning,,,, ;) hahaha,,,,,,, ;D
You guys are a trip. ;D Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Scott
QuoteBut effectively if anybody wants to see the movie based on me and marlo fishing trip in Florida it's "gone fishing"but marlo is the one who doesn't like lightning,,,, Wink hahaha,,,,,,, Grin
Oh man, I had forgotten about that one!!! Too funny!
Quote from: Fishy247 on January 07, 2020, 08:39:35 PM
QuoteBut effectively if anybody wants to see the movie based on me and marlo fishing trip in Florida it's "gone fishing"but marlo is the one who doesn't like lightning,,,, Wink hahaha,,,,,,, Grin
Oh man, I had forgotten about that one!!! Too funny!
the first charter was with native and he had a new $60,000 center console and asked me to run the boat when he put the anchor out,,,,, :o I was so careful not to throw the captain off the front of the boat,,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 06, 2020, 03:18:15 AM
But effectively if anybody wants to see the movie based on me and marlo fishing trip in Florida it's "gone fishing"but marlo is the one who doesn't like lightning,,,, ;) hahaha,,,,,,, ;D
i just saw that movie a few days ago for the first time.
I got 1 rainbow today,,,,,, ;D
Good one Benni ! Glad you got the skunk off ! ;)
There is nothing...and I repeat...nothing as troubling as the skunk! ;D
:D
I think that's a domesticated skunk with the brown fur and all. The wild ones aren't any good at cranking a reel either.
-steve
Quote from: mo65 on January 09, 2020, 06:35:26 PM
There is nothing...and I repeat...nothing as troubling as the skunk! ;D
lucky skunk living the life,,,, :D
Quote from: oc1 on January 09, 2020, 11:12:10 PM
I think that's a domesticated skunk with the brown fur and all. The wild ones aren't any good at cranking a reel either.
-steve
hehe,,,,I think that's a ny city rat,,, ;) somebody just trained him really good,,if you look closely there's a clue,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 rainbows today,,,after doing a little work,,,,,, ;D
Me,,marlo,,Larry and Pauley on the other point got skunked today,,,,, ;D but that's ok they stocked trout and the river is flooded,,,,,,,it was a nice day and we still had fun,,,,,, ;D
Me,,,marlo,,,Larry and Pauley skunked at the cove today waiting for the river to go back down,,,,, :D and me and Larry was talking about vintage lures,,,, :) and he said I use to use a orange flatfish but can't find anybody that sells them anymore,,,,,, ;) thanks ted,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow,,,marlo got 1,,,,Larry got 8 all day and my dad got 3 down stream,,,,,, :D and we broke 200,000 views on this thread and that's when i was told sponsors want back you,,,, :( but don't need anything,,,,, ;) thanks to uncle sal and the ohana here,,,thanks my friends,,,,,,,, ;D
Lol, I think you have a few flatfish in your tackle box Benni. Sounds like Larry is old school. Two thumbs up on the good weather and flat water too !!
I am continuing to love your thread Benni! (http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/anim_bounce.gif)
If you feel OK with it, I think it would be cool if you could let us know when / if you guys harvest a fish and how you cooked it.
That's just me though. (http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_bucktooth.gif)
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One question, Benni..........does Marlo still have that big smile, even when he's "skunked" ? I'm betting, he does !!
Quote from: Crow on January 16, 2020, 03:38:33 AM
One question, Benni..........does Marlo still have that big smile, even when he's "skunked" ? I'm betting, he does !!
Yes we both do,,,, :D because we always have a topic like bill Cosby and pudding pops,,,, ;) it's always just to funny,,,,, ;D
Quote from: JoseCuervo on January 16, 2020, 03:09:50 AM
I am continuing to love your thread Benni! (http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/anim_bounce.gif)
If you feel OK with it, I think it would be cool if you could let us know when / if you guys harvest a fish and how you cooked it.
99% releases but not salt,,,,,, ;) trigger fish lemon and butter,,,,, :D striper and hybrid soak in salt water overnight then lemon,,,butter and Italian dressing bake it,,,but that's just me,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 16, 2020, 02:12:34 AM
Lol, I think you have a few flatfish in your tackle box Benni. Sounds like Larry is old school. Two thumbs up on the good weather and flat water too !!
thanks so much my friend for the Christmas gift and Larry was like wow ,,,,,,,, ;D
Glad to hear you are fishing with your dad! Cherish those moments
.
Kudos Benni and Marlo! ;D
Thanks very much my friends,,,,, :DI got skunked and marlo got 3 today,,,, ;D
Benni, I've been looking before i read. you've blown past 200K reads. If that doesn't qualify as an epic fishing story i dunno what does.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 16, 2020, 11:54:19 PM
Benni, I've been looking before i read. you've blown past 200K reads. If that doesn't qualify as an epic fishing story i dunno what does.
maybe the that trout fishing trip in Henderson will do it,,,, ;) get us some pictures my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Got skunked 3days In a row,,,, >:( but not today got 2 and the last one put up a fight,,,,, :D jumped a couple of times in fast water,,, :o I had to losen my drag take my time and wait,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice one Benni!
That's a whopper, Benni !!
Thanks very much my friends,,,,, :D got 1 small trout today,,,,, ;) and i never play pick 3 but for some reason yesterday had to play number 771,,,, ??? But the winning number was 706,,, :D hehe what are the odds,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and whent to the trout unlimited meeting today,,,,, :D there try to do good,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the river,,,, :D but that's ok something to do and this came in the mail today $22 on ebay 8ft very cheap quality but might be great for the lake,,,,,,,,, ;D
I've never seen a cast net with a big collar/spreader thing like that. You're tough if you can throw an eight footer.
-steve
Check the regs too Bud.
yes, i think Va is six foot limit- i got an expensive ticket and net confiscated once finding that out behind the dam: while the fishing regs are reciprocal, that was NOT !
Quote from: oc1 on January 24, 2020, 07:26:10 AM
I've never seen a cast net with a big collar/spreader thing like that. You're tough if you can throw an eight footer.
-steve
Check the regs too Bud.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 24, 2020, 01:17:37 PM
yes, i think Va is six foot limit- i got an expensive ticket and net confiscated once finding that out behind the dam: while the fishing regs are reciprocal, that was NOT !
Yes it was difficult for me learning to throw a cast net,,,,my dad got a 10or12ft on sale and it's way too big,,,,, very heavy,,, takes me 5min to get it ready to throw and then it might open up,,,,, ;) but sinks fast and that helps,,,, the shad are spooked they know that net trick,,,,, :o the ring in the middle is a ez cast net,,,,,, :D a 4ft I can throw one handed,,,,,va regulation is 5.5ft,,,, >:( but they don't enforce it,,,,"Google" cast nets 101 Smith mountain lake,,,,, :) just like fly fishing once i started catching fish i really enjoy it,,,,,, ;D
Here you can have any size you want as long as it is not less than two inch stretch mesh and does not have draw strings. You can't even own or sell a normal small mesh net. You might get away with smaller mesh under the bait net provision if the net is less than three feet in any dimension, and that includes the draw cord.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on January 24, 2020, 08:25:34 PM
Here you can have any size you want as long as it is not less than two inch stretch mesh and does not have draw strings. You can't even own or sell a normal small mesh net. You might get away with smaller mesh under the bait net provision if the net is less than three feet in any dimension, and that includes the draw cord.
-steve
I would like smaller mesh,,,,don't like to gill neting endangered species,,,,,, ;) I don't know who makes the regulations but me my friends and the gamewarding make fun of them,,,,,, :D and we do get a little fun out of it,,,,,,,,, ;D
Got one rainbow today,,,, :D but he kicked the hook at the bank,,,, :) the river up and it's going to rain tonight,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 28, 2020, 12:12:38 AM
Got one rainbow today,,,, :D but he kicked the hook at the bank,,,, :) the river up and it's going to rain tonight,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Keep that line tight Benni, at times it's our fault😁.
No problem though, he will only be bigger for you the next time you'll meet😉.
Keep on coming buddy!
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 28, 2020, 07:24:11 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on January 28, 2020, 12:12:38 AM
Got one rainbow today,,,, :D but he kicked the hook at the bank,,,, :) the river up and it's going to rain tonight,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Keep that line tight Benni, at times it's our fault😁.
No problem though, he will only be bigger for you the next time you'll meet😉.
Keep on coming buddy!
Sal
thanks uncle sal,,,,,, :D got 1 today it wasn't easy they where hitting in morse code...___...you can't catch me..hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
I got to rainbows and marlo got 4,,,, :D we had a great day,,,,,, ;D
you know you guys are always welcomed on my boat if you can ever make it out west..... ;D
keep that karma in the water! we came up two feet down here so if you get more rain, it will be three ! Put me a trout in a bottle and send it on down lol.
I got 2 rainbows today,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: alantani on January 30, 2020, 12:39:51 AM
you know you guys are always welcomed on my boat if you can ever make it out west..... ;D
Thanks very much my friend,,,,, :D one day we will go fishing,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on January 30, 2020, 04:28:16 AM
keep that karma in the water! we came up two feet down here so if you get more rain, it will be three ! Put me a trout in a bottle and send it on down lol.
The water level been up and we do see some strange things going down your way,,,,,,, ;D
Got 3 rainbows and 1 char today,,,,,,, ;D
Nice brookie Bennie
Quote from: wailua boy on February 01, 2020, 12:20:07 AM
Nice brookie Bennie
thanks my friend ,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 today and gave 2 to the pterodactyls,,,, ;) there really not scared of me anymore,,,, :o most people cant even get close enough to get a picture,,hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
That trout just wasn't fast enough,,,,,,, ;D
Dude! Some great wildlife action shots!
What species of bird are those?
Also, very nice Brookie. Big male. Do you eat 'em?
Quote from: Gfish on February 02, 2020, 01:30:53 AM
Do you eat 'em?
Looks like he feeds them to the vermin.
-s
Quote from: Gfish on February 02, 2020, 01:30:53 AM
Dude! Some great wildlife action shots!
What species of bird are those?
Also, very nice Brookie. Big male. Do you eat 'em?
Thanks man ,,,,,,, :D Blue herons and I catch and release trout,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on February 02, 2020, 07:03:05 AM
Quote from: Gfish on February 02, 2020, 01:30:53 AM
Do you eat 'em?
Looks like he feeds them to the vermin.
-s
Yes im not a big fan of the blue heron but there getting hungry,,,,,since the game department can sell trout now they're not stocking as much skipping holes,,,,,, :( where they used to put 4 nets in just 2 and 1 net at every grocery store,,,,,,,, ;) ;D
Always liked blue herons myself. They area big part of the river here... Jeff
KC CHIEFS !!
Got 2 rainbows it was difficult with 25mph winds today,,,,,,,, ;D
Good job Benni. It looks like the water cleared up. Dominick
I got two rainbows and marlo got two,,,,,, :D then we hit sportsman's warehouse for gulp stuff and the price has gone up again $$$$ then Walmarket for hooks,,,,, ;) but we had fun and it something to do,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on February 03, 2020, 07:44:32 PM
Good job Benni. It looks like the water cleared up. Dominick
thanks very much my friend and if you look at the picture with the foam next to me,,,, ;) I think there's so much laundry detergent going down stream,,,,, :D it keeps the river clean,,,,,,,,, ;D
Looking good guys, always entertaining!
Benni, do you bring the trout home or you put them back?
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 04, 2020, 03:04:25 AM
Looking good guys, always entertaining!
Benni, do you bring the trout home or you put them back?
we give them freedom,,,,, ;) unless one blue heron is very hungry and there's this turtle that is big as a 18 wheeler's tire,,,, :D they got to eat too and we help them out,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and marlo got 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
vermin?
No fishing today and it's not going to stop raining till 1:00pm tomorrow and then 27mph winds,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on February 04, 2020, 02:40:55 AM
I got two rainbows and marlo got two,,,,,, :D then we hit sportsman's warehouse for gulp stuff and the price has gone up again $$$$ then Walmarket for hooks,,,,, ;) but we had fun and it something to do,,,,,,, ;D
benni, did you get married?
seems that you are gaining some weight lately
its not the same skinny Bennie of the 1st 5 pages than the Bennie of the last 5 pages
Two days of rain just passed through here (Dauphin Island), Benni.....headin' your way!
benni, did you get married?
seems that you are gaining some weight lately
its not the same skinny Bennie of the 1st 5 pages than the Bennie of the last 5 pages
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Hehe,,,,,sometimes I ask my girlfriend for a divorce,,,, ;) and she says where not married,,,,, :D and i ask her do you want to get married,,,,,, :o "No" because then you will want a divorce,,,,, :D I think all the different layers of clothes im wearing puts on some weight,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on February 07, 2020, 02:55:57 AM
Two days of rain just passed through here (Dauphin Island), Benni.....headin' your way!
Hehe,,,,the river is flooded and the wind knocked down a tree in marlo's yard,,,,, :D and you sending more my way,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,, :D but the water level is back up and looks good,,,,,,, ;D
Benni's water comes down to me- plus whatever we get. Our lake came up ten feet in five days; three feet yesterday and I had to move my dock three times Sunday alone. It's a 49,000 acre reservoir, and they are pulling the dam as hard as they can without flooding the Roanoke downstream...a LOT of water...
Quote from: thorhammer on February 10, 2020, 04:18:09 PM
Benni's water comes down to me- plus whatever we get. Our lake came up ten feet in five days; three feet yesterday and I had to move my dock three times Sunday alone. It's a 49,000 acre reservoir, and they are pulling the dam as hard as they can without flooding the Roanoke downstream...a LOT of water...
It was raining today and will be tomorrow morning,,,,, :( just letting you know,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on February 10, 2020, 04:18:09 PM
Benni's water comes down to me- plus whatever we get. Our lake came up ten feet in five days; three feet yesterday and I had to move my dock three times Sunday alone. It's a 49,000 acre reservoir, and they are pulling the dam as hard as they can without flooding the Roanoke downstream...a LOT of water...
skunked at the cove yesterday and it's raining today coming your way,,,,,,,,, ;D
yep....went from 297 to 309 and change...bridges under water on my end...only One Way Out, baby, Lord I just caint go out that door, cause theres a flood down there, might be your fish, i don't know..
.I-85 to Route 4 through Manson is the only way in and out ....
Stay safe, down there !
I got 2 rainbows today and dewayne came by to see what shape the river was in,,,,, :D up but green,,,,,, ;) now we are getting somewhere,,,,yeehaw,,,,,,,,, ;D
the water looks like it's running high and fast...... :-\
Quote from: alantani on February 16, 2020, 01:28:15 AM
the water looks like it's running high and fast...... :-\
Yes sir,,,,, ;) it's going at trolling speed,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today 1 big 1,,,,,,, :D but when I reached down he put the hook in me,, :ooooooh,,,,,,, ;D
Got 3 trout today,,,,,, :D and it's going to rain tomorrow afternoon,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,, :D after it stopped raising,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today,,,,, ;D
water looks good! when are you going to take all those nice striper baits ya'll are catching on the boat to do their job :)
I got 4 today,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on February 20, 2020, 08:11:17 PM
water looks good! when are you going to take all those nice striper baits ya'll are catching on the boat to do their job :)
Hehe,,,,,,,,,I'm keeping the batterys charged up,,,,, :D but the lakes are thrashed,,,,, :( maybe a month or so,,,,but that's ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 marlo 1,,,,,, :D I was using salted corn and marlo gulp minnows,,,,,,,,, ;D
Must have cooled off, there, too ! I like to froze to death on my walk, this morning !
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2020, 12:51:15 AM
Must have cooled off, there, too ! I like to froze to death on my walk, this morning !
yes the temperature dropped 20 degrees in a hour,,,,,,sometimes you catch fish and sometimes you don't,,,,,,, ;) but the main thing is to have fun,,,, :D enjoy being on the ocean and everything else is gravy,,good luck on your trip my friend,,,,,,,,, ;D
Thanks, Benni ! We'll need it !
I got 1 today,,,,,, :D if was very difficult with hand ups here,,,,, :( but his belly was full when I did get him,,,,,,,, ;D
Got 2 today,,,,,, :D and there supposed to stock the 28th but it's going to rain Tuesday,,,,, ;) let's see what happens,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow today,,,,, :D then me and marlo got skunked at the cove,,,,but that's ok and the water authorty gave us a copy of the old stockings,,,,,,,, ;D
They sure stocked a lot of musky and walleye but we haven't seen you guys catch any. Must not have taken, huh?
... and why is that alligator up in the tree?
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on February 25, 2020, 06:54:10 AM
They sure stocked a lot of musky and walleye but we haven't seen you guys catch any. Must not have taken, huh?
... and why is that alligator up in the tree?
-steve
A die hard fishermen at the cove seen a walleye 3 weeks ago,,,maybe there still here,,,,,, :o the game department shocks and uses nets every year to see what's in the cove,,,,, ;) but no trout,walleye or musky has came up and in the top photo is a rc plane crashed,,,,,, ;D
I zoomed in on the photo. It is really hard to see but I did see the model plane. Cool shot Benni. Dominick
I got 2 rainbows today,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on February 25, 2020, 06:47:42 PM
I zoomed in on the photo. It is really hard to see but I did see the model plane. Cool shot Benni. Dominick
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,, :D one guy bought a fighter jet rc plane,,,,, :o very loud when it flew over us,,,, :( but a month later he crashed it,,,, :D it wasn't funny but I just couldn't stop laughing,,,,,,,, ;D
If that RC plane was worth much I'd busted out my saddle & rope gone up & snatched it... Jeff
Hey Benni, when the fishing gets slow cross the river and climb the tree. Rescue that plane and take some pictures of it to post. It looks like you got some people interested, including me. Dominick
OK, I can now say that RC plane is more than likely not cheap. Benni, it's not worth falling & end up eating your meals through a straw rest of your life. Wish I was closer trees are mostly what I do... Jeff
Quote from: Dominick on February 27, 2020, 03:44:34 AM
Hey Benni, when the fishing gets slow cross the river and climb the tree. Rescue that plane and take some pictures of it to post. It looks like you got some people interested, including me. Dominick
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 27, 2020, 04:46:11 AM
OK, I can now say that RC plane is more than likely not cheap. Benni, it's not worth falling & end up eating your meals through a straw rest of your life. Wish I was closer trees are mostly what I do... Jeff
That rc plane is very hi up and on a helicopter airport ,,,,, :D you got to special permission to be over there like the rc club and i did tell them I found there plane and could help get it,,,,,, ??? But they wasn't very nice,,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 trout today,,,,, :D they where going to stock the 28th but now the 3of March so they can try to get over on us,,,,hehe,,,,, ;D
they stocked today,,,, ;) i got 3 and when I got out of my truck there was a eagle,,,,, :o where did he come from,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and marlo got 1 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Great stuff Benni, A great day out by the looks, well done.
Col
I got 5 marlo got 2 trout and the cat got a 1fake rat,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: milne on March 04, 2020, 06:33:16 AM
Great stuff Benni, A great day out by the looks, well done.
Col
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,,,, :D yes it looks good on the trail,,,,,,,,, ;D
Is that a "cat nip" rat ? I'm guessing it is, 'cause the "catnip" usually makes them take a "cat nap' !
Quote from: Crow on March 05, 2020, 02:56:17 AM
Is that a "cat nip" rat ? I'm guessing it is, 'cause the "catnip" usually makes them take a "cat nap' !
I don't know,,,,,, ;) but my mom brings over fresh cat nip in the summer and it's just funny,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout 1 redeye and marlo got 1 trout,,,,,, :D they stocked the regular section,,,, :( but they got all around us,,,,,, ;) so we went down steam to the catch and release area,,,,,,,, ;D
You guys are killing it Benni!
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on March 06, 2020, 02:42:50 AM
You guys are killing it Benni!
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,,,, ;) today was a little bit difficult 30mph wind and a little snow and rain in the chex mix,,,,,,,,, ;D
Is that a "rooster tail" in that trout's mouth, Benni?
Quote from: Crow on March 07, 2020, 03:01:42 AM
Is that a "rooster tail" in that trout's mouth, Benni?
Yes sir,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 and dewayne 6 today,,,,, :D today was a good day,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and don't how many Larry got he been fishing since day break,,,,,,,, ;D
Well done Bennie looks like you are having fun.
Kim
Good looking fish, you guys must be liking the warmer temps huh?
tight lines :-)
Got 4 today,,,,, :D and my mom and dad came down to fish with me some,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Sharkb8 on March 09, 2020, 07:55:42 AM
Well done Bennie looks like you are having fun.
Kim
Quote from: Gobi King on March 09, 2020, 09:14:41 PM
Good looking fish, you guys must be liking the warmer temps huh?
tight lines :-)
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,,,, :D yes it's great,,,,give it a week or two and the cove should be coming back to life,,,,,,,, ;D
Fishing with mom and dad...doesn't get any better.
You're a lucky man Benni 😉
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 10, 2020, 12:01:37 AM
Fishing with mom and dad...doesn't get any better.
You're a lucky man Benni 😉
thanks uncle sal,,,,,, :D yes got to get as much time in as I can,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 7chars and 1 rainbow today,,,,, 8) I guess the rainbow didn't really want he's pictured taking,,,,,opps,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 trout today,,,,,,,, :D and got this in the mail today
a vintage artamount Italy compass $9.97 with shipping on ebay,,,, ;) this looks to be more accurate than the new ones I got,,,,,, ??? This is a useful tool in knowing wind direction when fishing,,,,, :) I go to www. usairnet.com for all my weather info,,,, :o if it's good enough for small aircrafts it's good enough for me,,,,,,,, >:( nobody trusts the weather man,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo went to the cove it looked like a skunked day,,,,,,but there was some really cool wild life out,,,,, 8)
But then everything changed,,,,,, :o when I got a bite on the black hole Suzuki with 8lb test the bait was out 50ft and he ran another 100ft,,,,,,, ;) but marlo didn't get a bite,,,, >:( so we hit the river and he got 3 trout,,,,,,, :D ya today was a good day,,,,, ;D
Wow! Nice one. Full blood landlocked striper.
-steve
Well done Benni and Marlo
Kim
very nice!!!!!
Gee you blokes, love your fishing, & thanks for the pic, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on March 13, 2020, 03:12:30 PM
Gee you blokes, love your fishing, & thanks for the pic, cheers Don.
Quote from: alantani on March 13, 2020, 12:39:21 PM
very nice!!!!!
Quote from: Sharkb8 on March 13, 2020, 08:45:14 AM
Well done Benni and Marlo
Kim
Quote from: oc1 on March 13, 2020, 04:11:51 AM
Wow! Nice one. Full blood landlocked striper.
-steve
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, :D it was a unicorn at the cove,,,, ;) me and marlo got skunked at the cove today,,,,,, :) but maybe in 2or3 weeks the water temp will go up,,,,,,,, ;D
Ya Benni, water temps will be I believe right behind whats happening your way. Fish are moving. I caught some bait in the throw net close to shore from the boat. The spring bite is about to start here... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on March 14, 2020, 01:07:59 AM
Ya Benni, water temps will be I believe right behind whats happening your way. Fish are moving. I caught some bait in the throw net close to shore from the boat. The spring bite is about to start here... Jeff
Yes sir,,,, ;) the water temps at the cove are somewhere between 48 and 56,,,,,, :D there almost there but we might get a cold snap next week,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and dewayne got 3,,,,, ;) and1was a big rainbow,,,,,,, ;D
And got to see Larry,,,,,, ;D
Yesterday I met two college girls and showed them pictures of my pet tiger,,,,, :D and the one from Connecticut
girl said threre's a $10,000 dollar reward for one like that here,,,,,, ;) they can keep it,,, :-[ this ones mine,,,,, ;D
I don't blame you Benni...nice kitty!👍
Me and dewayne got skunked today,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,, :) but we still had fun,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 15, 2020, 10:52:06 AM
I don't blame you Benni...nice kitty!👍
Thanks very much,,,,uncle sal,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,,,, :D but that's ok it's just nice to get out,,,, ;) nothing going to stop me from fishing,,,,,,, ;D
Keep fishing, that what I'm doing and not a soul insight on the beaches .Tight lines brother
Skunked today at the cove and the river,,, :( but that's ok,,,, :D marlo got 2 at the river,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 trout and marlo got 3 redeye's 1 smallmouth,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked at the river today,,,,,, :D but that's ok with 19mpg winds,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 5,,,,,, :D these cute ducks was waiting for me to slip,,,,, 8) so they could steel my corn,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 and marlo 3,,,,,,, :D almost everything in town was shut down today and very little cars on the road,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,it's was just nice to get out,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today,,,,,, :D and got work on my garden,,I hoping to do so good the grocery stores will have to drop there produce prices,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on March 25, 2020, 12:14:12 AM
my garden, hoping to do so good the grocery stores will have to drop there produce prices,,,,,,,, ;D
I always end up spending more on the garden than a grocery store would charge. :)
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on March 25, 2020, 05:12:05 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 25, 2020, 12:14:12 AM
my garden, hoping to do so good the grocery stores will have to drop there produce prices,,,,,,,, ;D
I always end up spending more on the garden than a grocery store would charge. :)
-steve
Life is difficult sometimes,,,, :D making the right decision,,,, ;) tonight I ran out of beer and had to go to 7-11 and this thug gave me a really dirty look,,,,, >:( and i said to him,,,,,jesus just left Chicago,,,,, :o ??? :o. Everybody look and Turner around in the store and I said to him,,"jesus just left Chicago and is bound for new Orleans,,,, :'( and he said ya that makes sense,,"I just quote ZZ top,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove today,,,,,, :D the river is flooded,,,,,,,, ;) but the garden is done,,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, that aerial view of your garden is priceless. ;D Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on March 26, 2020, 06:18:45 PM
Benni, that aerial view of your garden is priceless. ;D Dominick
It so dang Big he had to hire out a chopper to do a photo run so it would fit in a pic ... Jeff
Skunked at the cove,,,, ;) but my mom and dad came down,,,,,, :D it looked like the beaches in Florida today,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on March 26, 2020, 06:29:56 PM
Quote from: Dominick on March 26, 2020, 06:18:45 PM
Benni, that aerial view of your garden is priceless. ;D Dominick
It so dang Big he had to hire out a chopper to do a photo run so it would fit in a pic ... Jeff
Hehe,,,,, ;) something that grows in my backyard good is cars,,,car trailers,,boats,,lawnmowers,,,,,,, ;D
Nice garden with a lake as well ;D.stay safe Benni
KIM
Quote from: Dominick on March 26, 2020, 06:18:45 PM
Benni, that aerial view of your garden is priceless. ;D Dominick
Skunked today at the river,,,,,yes I have always was wanted to plow it up,,,, :D and plant corn back there with no rows,,,,,,, ;) no mowing because it goes all the way back to the church parking lot,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Sharkb8 on March 27, 2020, 08:10:25 AM
Nice garden with a lake as well ;D.stay safe Benni
KIM
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,,,, ;) and viva la resistance,,, ;),,,,,,,,, ;D
Is that a "trumpet vine" tree, back by the boat, Benni ?
Quote from: Crow on March 28, 2020, 12:06:21 PM
Is that a "trumpet vine" tree, back by the boat, Benni ?
Nope,,,,,,, :D I got ask my mom she will know,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked today at the river with 23mph winds,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,there's no name for the walk way in Salem next to the river I just call it the trails of tears,,,,,, :'( and my friend Eric up on the mountain called me up to do some paint and body work,,,,, :D we just drank some beer and he played lead zeppelin and hank jr,,,, :o today was a good today,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked again today,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,, :D it was still nice to get out in the cold rain,,,,,,, ;D
Benni good for you, you go out fair or foul. Nice rod spike. How much did you pay for it and where can I get one? Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on March 31, 2020, 09:40:02 PM
Benni good for you, you go out fair or foul. Nice rod spike. How much did you pay for it and where can I get one? Dominick
My friend who loves Chevys just called me up and asked me if i knew where any good riding lawnmowers was at,,,,, :D the only thing I got is a shelby GT500 and I'm not parting with that,,,,,, ;) and it's a ford anyway,,,,,,,, ;D
Lookin' good, Benni !!!
Benni is that really the exhaust coming over the top of the mowing deck ? If so, hows that work ?
Quote from: Crow on March 31, 2020, 11:46:42 PM
Lookin' good, Benni !!!
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on April 01, 2020, 12:53:14 AM
Benni is that really the exhaust coming over the top of the mowing deck ? If so, hows that work ?
Exhaust is off a Harley road king,,,, ;) but not hooked up yet and need some cobra emblems and some customization on the seat,,,,,,, :o then I can mow in style,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
That's one cool GT convertible!
Quote from: Caranx on April 01, 2020, 07:27:37 AM
That's one cool GT convertible!
My dad got this at a estate sale,,,,,, ;) and the man rebuilt the motor and belts and pullies and past away,,,,, :D the paint and body work was a mouthful,,,,but that's ok,,,,,, :o I'm not a ford fan,,, :( but this is out of respect and I will just throw time and money at it,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni that Briggs & Stratton is one of the best, in it's class, ever made.
Got 1 nice trout today,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo got skunked at the cove with 17mph winds,,,,, :D but that's ok all of our friends was there the local fishermen,,,,,,,, ;D
And I'm working of this now,,,,,,, ;) let's see how it does
I got 2 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Shunked at the river,,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,the cobra emblems came in for my shelby GT500 today and life's good,,,,,,, ;D
You were freaken serious !! Your just busting me up out loud. Your a true rip in the pants Benni... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on April 05, 2020, 04:19:34 AM
You were freaken serious !! Your just busting me up out loud. Your a true rip in the pants Benni... Jeff
Thank you my friend,,,,,, :D if your going to do it,,,,, ;) do it right,,,,,,,, ;D
Hey Benni, is your girlfriend using a trout fishing app on her phone or does it work on all fish?
Mike
Got 1 today it was difficult,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mhc on April 05, 2020, 09:03:57 AM
Hey Benni, is your girlfriend using a trout fishing app on her phone or does it work on all fish?
Mike
Nope she was applying for partial unemployment,,,,,,, ??? But I don't know why she is making more than $300 a week and you got -subtract that and then it's more of a headache,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 and tiger got 1 bird today was a good day,,,,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today,,,,, :( but after dropping $60 bucks at sportsman's warehouse,,,,I sold my Taylor guitar to Eric and started working on his truck he wants it Jim Rockford trans am copper,,,,,,, ;) today was a good day,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni is that a Corona Virus / painting mask ? Dual purpose I guess ... Jeff
Dewayne called and marlo called wanting to go fishing,,,,,, :D so we met down at the river and the fish were biting but then out of no where rain with 20mpg wind hit,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,,,, ;) no trolls under the bridge,,,,,,,, ;D
Under a bridge is the best place to fish, when it's raining....the fish all go there to get out of the rain ! ;)
Quote from: Rivverrat on April 08, 2020, 10:36:42 PM
Benni is that a Corona Virus / painting mask ? Dual purpose I guess ... Jeff
Yes my friend,,,,,,,, ;) I used to just wear this fishing,,,but now painting,,,,banks,,,,,gas stashoins,,,,grocery stores,,,,,anywhere it's just in fashion now,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on April 09, 2020, 01:32:03 AM
Under a bridge is the best place to fish, when it's raining....the fish all go there to get out of the rain ! ;)
Hehe,,,,, ;) yes there is allways fish under that bridge my friend,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
A masked man walked into a bank and told the teller........
Quote from: oc1 on April 09, 2020, 05:23:26 AM
A masked man walked into a bank and told the teller........
Hehe,,,, 8) ya I got to make a deposit,,,,,, ;) here take my money,,,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today rain and tomorrow 31mpg wind,,,, >:( but the good news is marlo got another award for not missing any work in 11years,,,,,,,, :o great job,,,,,,,, ;D
Wow ! 11 years. That's a Resume in its self... Jeff
congratulations!!!!
Man, I feel sorry for all the health care folks right now. Doing good Marlo.
-steve
That's awesome Marlo! 👍🏼👍🏼
Good job, Marlo !
Marlo said thanks everyone,,,, :D and no fishing the river is stocked but flooded,,,,,,,, ;D
Congratulations Marlo. The cheapo company could have done better than a $7.00 coupon for 11 years of perfect attendance. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on April 14, 2020, 07:04:38 PM
Congratulations Marlo. The cheapo company could have done better than a $7.00 coupon for 11 years of perfect attendance. Dominick
That's what marlo said,,,,,,,, ;) hehe,,,but that's ok he will take it,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Why isn't that place closed?
-s
I got 2 and marlo got 4 trout,,,,,, :D there was 1 man there trowing a 1lb magnet on a rope for what we didn't know,,,,, ??? But that's ok,,,, ;)we had a good time anyway,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on April 16, 2020, 05:58:41 AM
Why isn't that place closed?
-s
I'm not sure,,,, :D but they have like 50miles of trails around the cove and the boat ramps are open,,,,,,,, ;D
wood duck
I got 3 and marlo got 14 trout today,,,,,, ;) today was a good day,,,,,,, ;D
You'd better get waders too.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on April 18, 2020, 04:31:00 AM
You'd better get waders too.
-s
You are right,,,,, ;) that was the difference,,,,,,, :D but my new simms waders got a hole and can't send them back on warranty now,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,,, ;) soon I can go barefoot,,,,,,, ;D
Well done Benni and Marlo
Kim
Great day, Guys !
I got 2 trout 1 redeye and marlo 3 trout,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Sharkb8 on April 18, 2020, 08:23:17 AM
Well done Benni and Marlo
Kim
Quote from: Crow on April 18, 2020, 02:03:30 PM
Great day, Guys !
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,,, ;D
couple nice looking trout Bennie!
I got 3 trout 1 chub and marlo got 3 trout and 3 chubs,,,,, :D today was ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on April 19, 2020, 01:50:56 AM
couple nice looking trout Bennie!
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Chubs ! One of my all time fav baits. I always thought they might be good done up like smoked sardines... Jeff
Like I said on Zoom Bennie, I haven't seen a redeye in decades. Makes me think of stories...
Was good talking to you.
Ron Jones
Where's the Old Man's fishing pole?
-s
Quote from: oc1 on April 20, 2020, 05:37:33 AM
Where's the Old Man's fishing pole?
-s
They came by to see me and the baby wood ducks,,hehe but he has been talking about going to the lake when it clears up,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and marlo got 5,,,,,, :D today was fun,,,,,,,, ;D
Never caught a Redeye, pretty fish!
wish we had something like that around here!!!
Alan,
They are a lot like small mouth. You have plenty of those around you.
The Man
havent caught a redeye that wasnt a flight in 20 years. Nice one !
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today and marlo got 5,,,, :D and my dad came down to fish for a minute,,,, ;) today was a good day,,,,,, ;D
And my girlfriend been asking about a playmate for my pet tiger and you know I never wanted another pet they just break your heart when they die,,,,, :'( but I have been looking at bengal's,,,servals,,,Savannah's,,,,, :D if you Google "serenity bengal kittens" chris is the one I'm going to negotiate on,,my little tiger needs a little buddy,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Ailurophile (learned that a few weeks back). My sister is like that but we just call her crazy cat lady. Those Bengals look like some really high class alley cats.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on April 23, 2020, 03:52:15 AM
Ailurophile (learned that a few weeks back). My sister is like that but we just call her crazy cat lady. Those Bengals look like some really high class alley cats.
-steve
Yes you're right about that ,,,but I think she knows cat talk it's like sigh language,,,, ;) but my tirger was a alley cat I just adopted it and the Savannah's are too much I got to be fair to the cat and it's surroundings,,,,, :D but the best cats I ever had was a red,,,lilac,,,black and chocolate point siamese,,,,,, ;) they would fatch like a dog,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on April 23, 2020, 03:33:43 AM
.... and you know I never wanted another pet they just break your heart when they die,,,,, :'( .....
True, but the enjoyment of their companionship along with their unique, individual personalities it's just not something I have any desire to ever be with out... When it comes to having cats & dogs... Jeff
My mom bought me a cat from a pet store as a young teenager and ended up being a white Maine Coon and ended up growing to a large size.It was coolest cat I've ever owned. We mostly keep dogs(4)nowadays but my girlfriend has 2 outdoor cats to keep the rodents in check but the dogs keep them on a nocturnal schedule.
I got 3 trout 1 redeye 1 minnow and dewayne got 6 trout,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on April 23, 2020, 03:52:15 AM
Ailurophile (learned that a few weeks back). My sister is like that but we just call her crazy cat lady. Those Bengals look like some really high class alley cats.
-steve
2 days ago I started a tread on sol main forum "cats" just wanted to know a little bit more about bengals,,,,,, :o oh my,,,, :o,,,oh my,,,,, :D so many saying rescue or go to breeders,,,, ;) posting pictures of there cats,,ok I like that and people that just don't like cats and taking about woks,,,,, ::) getting in agreements saying mean things,,,,hehe I couldn't stop laughing,,it's not "cats" the musical,,,,, :) but just as entertaining,,,,what has word gone to,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 trout and marlo got 1 trout 1 chub,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout 1 chub today,,,,,,, :D it was slow,,,, ;) so I went home and planted some stuff and ghost pepper seeds,,,, :o hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
Very nice pic... Jeff
Got skunked at the cove,,,,, ::) so we hit the river and I got 2 trout,,,,, ;) they might stock the river tomorrow morning and then it's going to flood in the evening,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on April 28, 2020, 09:05:30 PM
Very nice pic... Jeff
Thanks very much my friend,,,,, :D and hope everything is going great where you're at,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 trout and marlo got 1 chub,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and marlo got 1 cat today,,,,, ;) the only?is this 1 isn't a channel,,, :) I know there is white cats here,,, :D but I don't think it's either?,,,,,,,, ;D
Was going fishing at the cove,,,, :( but to many people out there to get in so me and my neighbor andy hiked up the other side of the cove and he was showing me some plants that grow up here,,,,,,, ;D
Cool! There's more to goin fishin than just the fishin.
Then came home and made some special hand sanitizer,,,,, ;) 1 pint of black berries,,,,99 proof black berries,,,berries punch frozen concentrate and ice,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on May 03, 2020, 12:07:06 AM
Cool! There's more to goin fishin than just the fishin.
Yes my friend but the river is flooded and can't go to the cove,,,,, ??? Wishing to go fishing ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, :D late start and got this in about 25min and so it was time to leave,,,,,,, ;D
That's a dandy, benni ! It only takes 10 that size to make a dozen !!
Dang Benni, that's a big one
Wow.
-s
What a slab! Gotta wrap it up for the day and savor it after that.
Yet another trophy trout! That's a pretty darn good stream you have there.
Really nice fish Bennie, can you tell us what gear you were using, trout line, fly and so on, cheers Don.
dang, bigger than some of the coho we get here in MI
Nice fish Benni ! Nice chatting the other day. Those fish are stocked correct ? ...... are the big ones brood stock that get released or ones that survived for a while? I see the tail is worn which usually indicates brood stock fish. There is a lake in Vancouver that only kids and seniors can fish and they stock it with brood fish sometimes ............ funny to see a kid going home on a bike with a 5 lb trout from an urban pond.
That black berry recipe looks good !
Cheers:
Todd
I got 1 and marlo got 5 trout at the river,,,,,, :D we both got skunked at the cove before ,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Donnyboat on May 04, 2020, 03:33:14 PM
Really nice fish Bennie, can you tell us what gear you were using, trout line, fly and so on, cheers Don.
This was not on the fly,,,, ;) but that would have been fantastic because that was the second biggest trout I have gotten,,,,, :) I was using a pfueger patriarch xt 2500 with a tfo searunner 905-2=7wt together weight 14oz with 8lb sun line same dia as6lb #4 circle with a gulp black helgermite,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Hardy Boy on May 04, 2020, 08:20:25 PM
Nice fish Benni ! Nice chatting the other day. Those fish are stocked correct ? ...... are the big ones brood stock that get released or ones that survived for a while? I see the tail is worn which usually indicates brood stock fish. There is a lake in Vancouver that only kids and seniors can fish and they stock it with brood fish sometimes ............ funny to see a kid going home on a bike with a 5 lb trout from an urban pond.
That black berry recipe looks good !
Cheers:
Todd
Yes they are stocked trout and 99% can't make it in summer temperatures,,,,, :) but the trout unlimited guys keep trying to prove different why I don't know,,,,, ;) it was very nice chatting with you my friend and one day I would like to go fishing with you,,,,,,,, ;D
And thanks very my friends for you support,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, this catfish is a channel.
Juvenile White Cats dont have spots & their tale isnt that deeply forked. There are not enough anal rays for it to be a juvenile blue.
Never use color as the sole means for identifying catfish... Jeff
I got 5 trout 1 big one,,,,, :D today was a good day,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, this catfish is a channel.
Juvenile White Cats dont have spots & their tale isnt that deeply forked. There are not enough anal rays for it to be a juvenile blue.
Never use color as the sole means for identifying catfish... Jeff
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Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) what kind is this with no spots is it just a channel,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 and marlo 22,,,,, :D they stocked yesterday clay cane down and got a couple but some nice fishermen gave hem some big ones to make dinner,,,,,,,, ;D
Today was a good day,,,,,, >:(
Good fishin' Benni! That olive colored Channel you caught is a female...and the males are blue/grey. 8)
Fishing is a good time no matter where you are. Keep up the good stress free life.
Dwight
Hi Benni, thanks for the heads up on the gear you were using for that large fish you caught, keep well, stay safe, cheers Don.
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
I got 9trout and 1bass marlo got 7trout,,,,,, :D today was fun,,,,,,,,, ;D
Wow ! You guys are really tearing 'em up ! I've been too busy in the garden to do much fishing, but did go the other day (all I have to do is walk across the street ! :D)...got one really nice smallmouth, but...season is closed, now, so he went back in. Too bad, 'cause some fried fish would have gone pretty well with some morels, and fresh asparagus !!
Nice job guys!
Benni, are you using corn or velveeta cheese?🙂
I got 9 and marlo12 but 1was a tank,,,,,,,, :D he hasn't got a big 1 in a year so this was a great day,,,,,,,,, ;D
And Joshua got a big 1 too,,,,,,, ;D
And marlo was told we were in the paper last Tuesday Salem times and maybe the Roanoke times and maybe on 2 different stuff we are still trying to figure it out,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on May 09, 2020, 01:34:59 PM
Wow ! You guys are really tearing 'em up ! I've been too busy in the garden to do much fishing, but did go the other day (all I have to do is walk across the street ! :D)...got one really nice smallmouth, but...season is closed, now, so he went back in. Too bad, 'cause some fried fish would have gone pretty well with some morels, and fresh asparagus !!
Something is eating my plants,,,,, :( I'm glad that you're getting some fishing in and I can't wait to see a picture of the big one,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on May 09, 2020, 02:17:40 PM
Nice job guys!
Benni, are you using corn or velveeta cheese?🙂
Thanks uncle sal,,,,,, ;) I use corn sometimes power bait,,,spinners,,,,lures,,,,nightcrawlers and today big minnows it's difficult to know what works from one day to the next,,,,, :D but me and marlo use different stuff so hopefully we figure it out,,,,,,,,,, ;D
They must have put those huge trout there because you guys are the best publicity the DGIF has ever had for their stocking program. :)
-s
Quote from: oc1 on May 10, 2020, 05:19:21 AM
They must have put those huge trout there because you guys are the best publicity the DGIF has ever had for their stocking program. :)
-s
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,,,, :D they been holding those big trout back till now,,,,,, ;) next year they might but them in more in the fall and winter,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 8 marlo 1 and I'm not sure how many dewayne got,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 redeye's and 1 small smallmouth today,,,,,,,, ;D
Hi Bennie, any chance of posting a close up pic of the night crawler, for the benefit of us fisho`s on the other side of the world, please, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on May 13, 2020, 02:06:39 AM
Hi Bennie, any chance of posting a close up pic of the night crawler, for the benefit of us fisho`s on the other side of the world, please, cheers Don.
Thank you my friend,,,,, :D but I was using live minnows,,,,,,,,, ;D
You guys are cleaning up on them trout, well done Marlo on that big one.
Kim
Quote from: Sharkb8 on May 13, 2020, 11:26:46 AM
You guys are cleaning up on them trout, well done Marlo on that big one.
Kim
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today and marlo got skunked,,,,, :( they stocked today but the trout wouldn't bite anything pretty much but spinners,,,, :D marlo was using power bait and I was using big minnows,,,, ;) I missed two big ones and they where caught right up under me,,,,, :o marlo got a little activated,,,,but that's ok it's fishing "you can't catch them all",,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 sun perch and dewayne 8 ,,,,,, ;D
And here is the big one dewayne got,,,,,,, ;D
And clay got a big one too,,,,,,, ;D
:o :o
I got skunked and marlo got two,,,, :D it's been difficult seeing all the big trout in the river but want bite,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 trout 1 smallmouth and 1 black bellie red eye this morning,,,,,,, ;D
Ha! Great shot of Marlo droppin that'n. Good thing he was standin in the water!
Quote from: Gfish on May 17, 2020, 07:32:36 PM
Ha! Great shot of Marlo droppin that'n. Good thing he was standin in the water!
Thanks very much my friend,,,,,, :D that trout just didn't want his picture taken,,,,,,,, ;D
Met Larry at the river and got 1 sun perch and the next fish was a very big rainbow that merged and taken the dry fly,,,,, :o but the hook didn't set,,, :( maybe next time,,,,,,,,, ;D
Then me and Larry went to the cove the wild life was out and so was the water snakes we seen 2 today,,,,,, :D this one swam right up to me ,,,,climbed up the bank and then had a bad attitude,,,,, ;) but Larry had a blast watching me play with it,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid today and second 1 grabbed the line and pulled my rod out into the lake,,,,,, :D luckily it was floating,,,,,,, ;) a nice man in a motorboat stopped and picked it for me and reeled the fish in too,,,,, :o me and Larry had a very entertaining day,,,,,,,, ;D
Wow Benni, exciting few days, nice fish too.
You better put a lanyard on those rods, Benni !
Awesome Benni! ;D
You guys are getting some big fish are them water snakes dangerous, we had 7 brown snakes around our house this summer the second most poisonous snake and caused the most death's I don't like snakes.
Kim
Quote from: Swami805 on May 19, 2020, 02:04:10 AM
Wow Benni, exciting few days, nice fish too.
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on May 19, 2020, 02:35:02 AM
You better put a lanyard on those rods, Benni !
Yes,,, :D my rod lanyard is my cats favorite toy,,, ;) most the time i got my bail open,,,,this time didn't have enough line on the reel,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on May 19, 2020, 02:36:28 AM
Awesome Benni! ;D
Thanks my friend,,,,,, :D hope your doing good,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Sharkb8 on May 19, 2020, 07:41:37 AM
You guys are getting some big fish are them water snakes dangerous, we had 7 brown snakes around our house this summer the second most poisonous snake and caused the most death's I don't like snakes.
Kim
The dark brown ones are not,,,, ;) but the colorful one looked like a gaboon viper and when got close,,,, :o the head flattened out like a cobra and moved like one to and had a skull face on the back of his head,,,, :D very playful,,,,, ;D
It's been raining for 2 days and will for the next 2or3,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
The river is up 16ft wind is 6to10mpg and it's not going to stop till Saturday,,,,, :o after they stocked the most and biggest trout I have seen in the river,,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
You have to wonder what the fish are doing when it gets like that. National news has been showing the weather radar for your area.
-steve
That river will be messed up for a while. The fish will come back one day.
Dwight
We have had torrential rains here the past few days. Like 5 inches of rain.
The sun finally showed today.
We've had a few "dry " days, and the river started back down, but now they predict a whole week of storms / rain :-\
Our river is blown out too. :-\
Yesterday some trees where gone,,,,, ;) the river will look alot different,,,,, :D the trout hug the banks and go in to small streams,,,,,,just got to wait,,,,,,,,, ;D
Whoa! Some serious scouring goin on in that river. Some parts may clean-up, some may end-up covered in fine sediment. Should be interesting to see how the newbe trout handle it.
Too bad about your corona virus thread, it was on pace to catch-up to this one! Naw, probably doomed from the get-go, because of the socio-political nature of folks nowadays. To me, it was just getting fun and interesting again.
Quote from: Gfish on May 23, 2020, 06:06:36 PM
Whoa! Some serious scouring goin on in that river. Some parts may clean-up, some may end-up covered in fine sediment. Should be interesting to see how the newbe trout handle it.
Too bad about your corona virus thread, it was on pace to catch-up to this one! Naw, probably doomed from the get-go, because of the socio-political nature of folks nowadays. To me, it was just getting fun and interesting again.
There have been trout travel 10miles on this river up and down stream,,,,, ;) and on the Corona tread it was for info and safety,,,, 8) not opinions I don't have one,,,,, :-\ see I'm not that smart,,,, :'( but I'm smart enough to know my opinions is probably wrong and if there right it's dosen't matter anyway,,,,, :-[ like bill Cosby escaping to Argentina with pudding pops,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got a cat,,,,,,,, :D and we talked about bill Cosby's look a like being in prison,,,,, :o we always have a great time,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on May 23, 2020, 07:10:48 PM
the Corona tread it was for info and safety
I'm glad we got it sorted out.
-s
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,,,, ;) but that's ok I have never seen a storm system like this here,,,,, :o the cove was smooth waters not much wind and then 20mph and the rain clouds came in fast and low in15mins it got real bad,,,,,,,, :D
I got 5 and marlo 8 trout today,,,,,,, :D then it started raining again,,,,,, ;) as soon as it goes back down we can do it again,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
i really don't know what we'd do without you guys...... ;D
Quote from: alantani on May 28, 2020, 04:11:58 AM
i really don't know what we'd do without you guys...... ;D
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,, :D
Quote from: Benni3 on May 28, 2020, 04:10:04 AM
I got 5 and marlo 8 trout today,,,,,,, :D then it started raining again,,,,,, ;) as soon as it goes back down we can do it again,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
That's sort of interesting that the fish just hunkered down and are still right there.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on May 28, 2020, 05:41:12 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on May 28, 2020, 04:10:04 AM
I got 5 and marlo 8 trout today,,,,,,, :D then it started raining again,,,,,, ;) as soon as it goes back down we can do it again,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
That's sort of interesting that the fish just hunkered down and are still right there.
-steve
I did some research and in Pennsylvania they tagged and put electric transponders on trout and alot stayed in the same area but some go downstream and most just disappeared,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice fishing! Lake is up 14 feet in a week and still raining....Benni I'll let you know if your trout washed down here...occasionally we'll get a smallmouth from you lol. whenever I can get out that is...the ramp parking lots are under water and my dock is up in the woods....
For those who don't know, my lake is downstream from Benni about 100 miles....the river he fishes on up in the northwestern Va hills empties into the Roanoke Sound behind the Outer Banks in NC, a few hundred miles away, I suppose. My lake is a forty mile long reservoir with almost 60,000 surface acres at normal pool....it takes a lot of water to raise that 15 feet.
It is amazing some times when rivers flood, then you go back after they have reseeded, & there large sticks or some times cattle, way up in the forks of tree, just hard to believe, cheers don.
Thanks my friends,,,,,,, ;) and yes me and marlo tried to fish today but the river was trashed,,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
That's about how our river looks, too, Benni :'(
I got 2 trout 2 crubs,,,,, :D but tomorrow the river will be fishble,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 8 and marlo got 10 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
nice, here in GR, the small were active after the rain in stained water.
Looks like fishing picked up and slowed down.
I got 8 marlo 6 today,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gobi King on June 01, 2020, 03:52:02 PM
nice, here in GR, the small were active after the rain in stained water.
Looks like fishing picked up and slowed down.
Well today while fishing a young skater kid asked me about reality "will one thing I know is sometimes
It malfunctions",,,,,,,, :o and then he told me his girlfriend left him ,,,,,, >:( "well you well get another one" and he said yes but what about reality,,,,,,,,, ;) well if you want to know about reality study Aristotle,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I am happy that you are into Aristotle. You and Marlo live the good life. According to Aristotle:
"the good life is one in which a person cultivates and exercises their rational faculties by, for instance, engaging in scientific inquiry, philosophical discussion, artistic creation, or legislation."
Too bad he left out fishing. ::) Dominick
Aristotle - a bugger for the bottle - a lovely little thinker but a bugger when he's pissed :D
For those of you who remeber Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Thanks my friends,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and marlo 6 trout today,,,,,,,, ;D
Got 2 carp today and marlo got 1 turtle,,,,,,, ;D
I fished last night and this morning got 6 cats,,,,, :D I was really hoping for some stripers,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
Hadn't seen a report from you for a few days, was starting to worry, haha. Is that reel an international? Loaded for bear
Quote from: Swami805 on June 11, 2020, 01:27:45 AM
Hadn't seen a report from you for a few days, was starting to worry, haha. Is that reel an international? Loaded for bear
Yes,,,, ;) with a 15lb litter and fishing been slow with the river flooded and the cove closing early,,,,,, ??? so I have been doing some bodywork on my friends trucks and working on my truck just got duel exhaust installed then I got the roof racks and put them on,,,,,,, :D
And switching some of the bulbs over to led,,,, ;) the best ones are reverse,,interiors and fog,,,, ??? Hi beam not so much,,,,,,, ;D
nice work hoss! now hitch that thing up to boat and troll us up some pics!!!
deep throaty exhaust?
how is the power now per your butt dyno?
nice!
Looks great, Benni !
Quote from: Benni3 on June 10, 2020, 11:08:39 PM
I fished last night and this morning got 6 cats,,,,, :D I was really hoping for some stripers,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
Just the opposite here Benni...we went for cats and getting hybrid stripers. 8)
Dewayne called me up today,,,,, :D got 2 smallmouth 1 trout and dewayne 10 trout,,,,,, ;D
But the highlight of the day was Larry getting the big one,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gobi King on June 12, 2020, 12:21:55 PM
deep throaty exhaust?
how is the power now per your butt dyno?
nice!
I did notice a little bit better mpg,,,,, ;) no proformance until I but in "tow haul" and "sports drive" then it is like 400hp,,,hehe,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on June 12, 2020, 01:13:30 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 10, 2020, 11:08:39 PM
I fished last night and this morning got 6 cats,,,,, :D I was really hoping for some stripers,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
Just the opposite here Benni...we went for cats and getting hybrid stripers. 8)
Great job man,,,,,, ;) you're getting some very nice fish up there,,,,,,, ;D
Nice fish for Larry, Benni. You musta been up on the rocks or inna tree to take those pictures! Great shots!
Don't tell me you bought a drone. Haha
Quote from: Gfish on June 13, 2020, 09:47:09 PM
Nice fish for Larry, Benni. You musta been up on the rocks or inna tree to take those pictures! Great shots!
Quote from: wailua boy on June 13, 2020, 10:03:55 PM
Don't tell me you bought a drone. Haha
Thanks my friends,,,, :D I was up on the bridge,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked today but dewayne got 4,,,,,, :D we don't get to many rainbows around here but this is the nicest one I have ever seen ,,,,,,, :o the camera didn't give it any justice,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 13, 2020, 03:37:09 AM
Quote from: Gobi King on June 12, 2020, 12:21:55 PM
deep throaty exhaust?
how is the power now per your butt dyno?
nice!
I did notice a little bit better mpg,,,,, ;) no proformance until I but in "tow haul" and "sports drive" then it is like 400hp,,,hehe,,,,,,,,, ;D
gotta keep those rpms up, better make an appt with that chiro just in case you have neck pain from the power, lol.
After i drain the rear end on my ford 3.5 twin turbos, I plan on flogging it a bit on the way to costco ::)
100yd 400lb liter coil,,,,, >:( I still had problems getting the twists out dropping it in to the flooding river,,,,,, ??? But that's ok I had help,,,,,, ;) and it's twist free now,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo 17 trout today,,,, :D we always have a blast,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gobi King on June 16, 2020, 05:05:40 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 13, 2020, 03:37:09 AM
Quote from: Gobi King on June 12, 2020, 12:21:55 PM
deep throaty exhaust?
how is the power now per your butt dyno?
nice!
I did notice a little bit better mpg,,,,, ;) no proformance until I but in "tow haul" and "sports drive" then it is like 400hp,,,hehe,,,,,,,,, ;D
gotta keep those rpms up, better make an appt with that chiro just in case you have neck pain from the power, lol.
After i drain the rear end on my ford 3.5 twin turbos, I plan on flogging it a bit on the way to costco ::)
The ford turbo diesels are very fun to drive,,,,, ;) at Shenandoah belt and rubber my delivery vehicle was a 6.0 power stroke f450 loved driving it,,,,,,,, ;D
The most active fishermen on out site... keep it up guys!👍
ok, i really hate it when i miss staff meetings. so why do you need 400 pound test mono??????
Quote from: alantani on June 17, 2020, 05:56:04 AM
ok, i really hate it when i miss staff meetings. so why do you need 400 pound test mono??????
I learned my lesson with 200lb test on gothic groupers,,,, :o it want turn there heads and back in the wreck they go and they just laugh at me,,,,,,,,, ;D
Marlo wanted to do some pictures to post on Facebook,,,,,, ;) it's been raining since Jun 3th and two more days of hard rain we got instore,,,,, :'( but that's ok,,,,, :) the big topic for me and my friends is where do the trout go,,,, ??? I think some walk military style down stream,,,,dewayne knows some go up and marlo and Larry think they just hunker down and stay in the same place,,,,,,, ;D
They find shelter. They don't like to get wet. Dominick
That would be a good tagging project. Tell the mullet sheriffs you'll take care of it if they supply the stuff. You should be working for them anyway.
-steve
That's why I fish under the bridge they don't like getting wet like Dominick said
Kim
Quote from: oc1 on June 18, 2020, 06:11:00 AM
That would be a good tagging project. Tell the mullet sheriffs you'll take care of it if they supply the stuff. You should be working for them anyway.
-steve
Believe it or not,,,,,, ??? A striper guide got a kit and started tagging stripers,,,,,, ;) so the "Virginia department of game" made it illegal to tag fish for your own personal use???????hehe,,,,, :D but the game department has been clipping the front fins on the brooks to see if they live past summer,,,, :-[ but that's another debate the trout unlimited say they do,,,,but with water temperatures hitting 80 I don't think so,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on June 18, 2020, 02:14:46 AM
They find shelter. They don't like to get wet. Dominick
Quote from: Sharkb8 on June 18, 2020, 07:20:40 AM
That's why I fish under the bridge they don't like getting wet like Dominick said
Kim
Yes,,,,,,we love to fish the bridges,,,,,, :D they like the shade in the daytime and at night they get under the street lights,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Does anybody else she something wrong in the picture above and yes it flooded last night past where I was standing,,,,,, ??? >:(,,,,,,,,,, :D
They tied up the john so it won't float away, hope they're isn't anybody in there, haha
Quote from: Swami805 on June 19, 2020, 03:17:58 AM
They tied up the john so it won't float away, hope they're isn't anybody in there, haha
That's what I first thought and then the mess inside and all that mystery blue stuff getting in to the river,,,, ??? Hehe,,,,,,,and thanks again for the rings they look great off to get powder coated now,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo checked the river out,,,,, :( maybe in 3 or for days,,,,,, ;) the mosquitoes here love this rain,,,,, :P but my touch making skills have gotten better with a little bit of lamp oil,,tiki bitefighter fuel,,,repel candle wax,,,used motor oil,,,gasoline and cam2 racing fuel,,,,,, :o but it works,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Is bitefighter the same as the citronella tiki torch fuel? If so, then your mosquitos are whimps. :)
-steve
On the other hand Hawaiian mosquitoes attack and bite like pit bulls. You can't scare them off. The only thing worse are the no-see-ums. Well maybe the Assassin Bug. Dominick
My guess'ed be that trout "shelter in place" where the main water flow is obstructed from rocks or whatever, with their heads close to faster current where dislodged bugs might be swept past. Maybe drift fishing a steelhead-like rig(weight that bounces along the bottom with the bait trailing out bout 18" behind it) would work?
Quote from: oc1 on June 20, 2020, 06:34:37 AM
Is bitefighter the same as the citronella tiki torch fuel? If so, then your mosquitos are whimps. :)
-steve
Yes tiki not much I think the bug candle wax is better,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 trout,,,my dad 1 chub and marlo 5 trout,,,,,,,, ;D
You're doing the old man good.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on June 22, 2020, 06:56:39 AM
You're doing the old man good.
-s
Yes,,,,,he has problems with his feet and it's very hard for him to walk,,,,,he want use a walker,,,,,, :( but if I put rod holders on it,,,maybe,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 23, 2020, 03:44:50 AM
Quote from: oc1 on June 22, 2020, 06:56:39 AM
You're doing the old man good.
-s
Yes,,,,,he has problems with his feet and it's very hard for him to walk,,,,,he want use a walker,,,,,, :( but if I put rod holders on it,,,maybe,,,,,, ;D
Man, get him one of those motorized things like you see in Wal-Mart and the grocery store. Rod racks and an electric wench on the front.
-s
they make an offroad version :-)
glad you took him out fishing!
Thanks my friends,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo 10 trout today,,,,,,, ;D
And this just came in today for the 4/0,,,, ;) phantom red 80lb two 300yd rolls,,,, :D $45 American dollars on pbay,,,,hehe,,,,, ;D
I got 7 trout and 1 really smallmouth,,,,marlo 11 trout after we got skunked at the cove,,,,, :) the day started off right with a martese falken landing in marlo's tree,,,,, ;) the ladys on the walk way was very friendly,,,,, :D and one on a paddle board got in to larry's line and the hook got caught in her bikini,,,,,, :o so today was a good day,,,,,,,,, ;D
wheres the pic where he set the hook on the bikini :)
Quote from: thorhammer on June 26, 2020, 12:46:17 AM
wheres the pic where he set the hook on the bikini :)
Hehe,,,,,,, ;)
I got 1 trout,,,,,,clay got 1 trout 1 smallmouth and marlo got 5 trout today,,,,,, ;D
And marlo finally got the big one,,,,,,, ;D
Nice trout by Marlo. He seems to be out-fishing you every day now. I think it's work-related divine intervention.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on June 26, 2020, 05:05:46 AM
Nice trout by Marlo. He seems to be out-fishing you every day now. I think it's work-related divine intervention.
-s
Well you can't catch them all,,,,,,, ;) and I'm talking to people on the walk way,,,,,, ;) but when marlo hooks this fish and it jumps,,,,,,, :o I ran down there and he said should I just reel him in and I was like no,,,,,,, >:( the knot might be bad or he might just be lip hooked,,,,, :) just take your time don't lose that fish and it was released safely %100 30min later he was still good swimming around,,,,it just don't get any better than that,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on June 26, 2020, 12:46:17 AM
wheres the pic where he set the hook on the bikini :)
pic or never happened
Quote from: steelfish on June 26, 2020, 05:48:39 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on June 26, 2020, 12:46:17 AM
wheres the pic where he set the hook on the bikini :)
pic or never happened
Hehe,,,,, it happened so quick and Larry grabbed his pole before it got RIPPED over the rail and her top got RIPPED off completely,,,,,, ??? hehe,,,,he always has a high dollar camera on him,,,,,, ;) and always tells me I wish I had a picture of that,,,,, :D but I will get a picture of the woman on the paddle board next time so you will understand it,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 trout 1 smallmouth and marlo got 5 trout and the girl fell off her paddle board in front of us today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 27, 2020, 03:11:34 AM
girl fell off her paddle board in front of us today
You must make her nervous. Are those training wheels (outriggers, stabilizers) sticking out to the side of the board?
-steve
Bennie she fell on purpose. She was flirting with you. She wanted you to come to her rescue. Go for it. Dominick
Quote from: oc1 on June 27, 2020, 03:20:29 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 27, 2020, 03:11:34 AM
girl fell off her paddle board in front of us today
You must make her nervous. Are those training wheels (outriggers, stabilizers) sticking out to the side of the board?
-steve
Quote from: Dominick on June 27, 2020, 06:20:20 PM
Bennie she fell on purpose. She was flirting with you. She wanted you to come to her rescue. Go for it. Dominick
That's not outriggers I think it's her boyfriend's intertube,,,,,, ;) I almost swam out to help her but she was handling it great on her own,,,,,,, ;D
Terrific you swam out. I got the feeling you are the super hero type. nice work. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on June 28, 2020, 04:45:22 PM
Terrific you swam out. I got the feeling you are the super hero type. nice work. Dominick
;)
I got 6 trout today,,,,,, ;D
BENNI !
Catching up, Very nice, seeing your dad out fishing with you. Before I forget I may be out your way in a couple weeks be nice to spend a day fishing with yourself & Marlo... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 29, 2020, 02:28:13 PM
BENNI !
Catching up, Very nice, seeing your dad out fishing with you. Before I forget I may be out your way in a couple weeks be nice to spend a day fishing with yourself & Marlo... Jeff
That would be great stop by any time,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout today,,,,, ;) quick trip,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Well the garden is taking off,,,,, :o 1 pack of cherry tomatoes and got all these plants in the pots,,, :-\ i had planted about $25 of seeds in the back and my mom loves gardening so a couple of weeks ago she came over and weeded it,,,,, ??? that wasn't weeds it was ghost,,habanero,,cayenne,,,poblanos,,strawberrys,,watermelon,,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,, :D they have a glassed in back porch and said she could grow my ghost peppers up there,,,,, :D hehe,,,but as a joke I got some blue colored strawberries,,ghost pepper and some papaver somniferum seeds too,,, ;) she just loves growing beautiful flowers,,,,,,,,, ;D
OK. I'll bite. What's the white thing?
-s
I got 2 trout today and there's always somebody watching me :o,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on July 01, 2020, 01:35:35 AM
OK. I'll bite. What's the white thing?
-s
It's a driveway motion sensor to help keep the rabbit's out,,,,,,,, ;)
Quote from: oc1 on July 01, 2020, 01:35:35 AM
OK. I'll bite. What's the white thing?
-s
Ok . I'll bite. Nothing about the papaver somniferum flower seeds I got my mom,,,,, ;) as a joke,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
Very nice Benni, always enjoyable 👍
Quote from: Benni3 on July 01, 2020, 08:23:32 AM
Quote from: oc1 on July 01, 2020, 01:35:35 AM
Ok . I'll bite. Nothing about the papaver somniferum flower seeds I got my mom,,,,, ;) as a joke,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
Welllll, most folks aren't aware of what papaver somniferum are.... They are pretty flowers and yes, many folks (your typical little old lady gardening with white gloves) grow them for the pretty flowers rather than the capsules. I recall some instances of long-haired folks in my city that were growing some, back in the early 80's, and when we surreptitiously checked, a couple capsules did have cut scars, but not enough to alert anyone about.
Oh, it's opium poppy. When I was in school about 1970 the grounds maintenance people planted and had them growing in a flower bed outside the girls dorm. Can you imagine? It was like entrapment.
-steve
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 01, 2020, 10:28:24 AM
Very nice Benni, always enjoyable 👍
Thanks uncle sal your the best,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on July 02, 2020, 04:57:12 AM
Oh, it's opium poppy. When I was in school about 1970 the grounds maintenance people planted and had them growing in a flower bed outside the girls dorm. Can you imagine? It was like entrapment.
-steve
The girls dorm,,,,, ;) they where like "sirens" greek mythology,,,,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 smallmouths today,,,,,,, ;D
Harry Potter full moon but only 2 smallmouths tonight,,,,,,,,, ;D
Got marlo to go up to my parents house to get the firestick working again,,,,,, :D and my mom has almost the whole front yard planted now,,,,,,,,, :o but she told us the Virginia game department has changed it's name to the "department of wildlife resources",,,,,,,, ??? Me and marlo seen the game warden last week,,,,,,great guy and he said there's going to be some big changes,,,,, :-[ I just hope there not going to stock more invasive species,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Your mom does nice work and that doesn't look like an easy place to garden.
-steve
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 29, 2020, 02:28:13 PM
BENNI !
Catching up, Very nice, seeing your dad out fishing with you. Before I forget I may be out your way in a couple weeks be nice to spend a day fishing with yourself & Marlo... Jeff
Let me know when,,,,, ;) and me and marlo can get hellermintes the day before,,,, ??? fishing here not that good,,,,, :o but we can take you to price fork at Virginia tech if you don't mind all the hot women there in bikinis ,,,,,,, ;D
Your Mom "Did Good", Benni ! That looks great !
Quote from: oc1 on July 06, 2020, 04:44:24 AM
Your mom does nice work and that doesn't look like an easy place to garden.
-steve
Quote from: Crow on July 06, 2020, 11:40:08 AM
Your Mom "Did Good", Benni ! That looks great !
Thanks my friends,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 smallmouths 1 largemouth and Larry came by and got a turtle,,,,,,,,, :D looks like all the trout disappeared,,,,,,,,, ;D
Fishing been show so me and marlo whent for a ride,,,, :D and my mom got the ghost peppers going and my pet tiger got a bird today,,,, :D so everybody doing good expend for the bird,,,,,, ;D
Gotta'love a good day ! Seems they don't come along often enough, sometimes !
Quote from: Crow on July 11, 2020, 11:07:45 AM
Gotta'love a good day ! Seems they don't come along often enough, sometimes !
Yes you're right about that,,,,,,,, :D hope you and your family doing good,,,,,,, ;D
Me and Larry didn't catch everything,,,, :D but marlo got one smallmouth ,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 trout and 8 smallmouth and marlo got 2 trout and 12 smallmouth,,,,,, ;) today was a good day,,,,,,,,, ;D
The trout came back,,,,, ;D
Glad to hear that things have picked up, for you guys !
Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2020, 11:13:43 AM
Glad to hear that things have picked up, for you guys !
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo hit the river for and hour,,,,, :D nothing big but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, do you and Marlo fish daily?
Quote from: sabaman1 on July 18, 2020, 06:09:37 PM
Benni, do you and Marlo fish daily?
Most the time,,,,, ;) but when it's slow it's slow,,,, :D and I got cars to work on and marlo has nurses to work on,,,,, :D but we try to get some fish too,,,,,,, ;D
I think a lot of us here fish most every day. I know I do when I'm home... Jeff
I got 1 smallmouth before the heavy thunderstorm,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and Larry hit the river today,,,, ;) and had a blast and I heard a car coming and I'm like look at this Larry it's a 25mile zone and he's going 90+,,,,, ;D and then we see the whole salem police department chasing him wide open,,,,,, :o but next time we will be ready I ordered a checked flag on Ebay,,,,,,,,, ;D
Wow that last picture is artistic Benni. Good action shot.
Whata ya think; should the police increase the danger of a high speed chase by doing it in the city?
Quote from: Benni3 on July 24, 2020, 04:46:35 AM
Me and Larry hit the river today,,,, ;) and had a blast and I heard a car coming and I'm like look at this Larry it's a 25mile zone and he's going 90+,,,,, ;D and then we see the whole salem police department chasing him wide open,,,,,, :o but next time we will be ready I ordered a checked flag on Ebay,,,,,,,,, ;D
;D ;D ;D That was very funny Benni. Run out on the road and wave the checkered flag during a police pursuit. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on July 24, 2020, 05:20:10 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on July 24, 2020, 04:46:35 AM
Me and Larry hit the river today,,,, ;) and had a blast and I heard a car coming and I'm like look at this Larry it's a 25mile zone and he's going 90+,,,,, ;D and then we see the whole salem police department chasing him wide open,,,,,, :o but next time we will be ready I ordered a checked flag on Ebay,,,,,,,,, ;D
;D ;D ;D That was very funny Benni. Run out on the road and wave the checkered flag during a police pursuit. Dominick
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, ;D
Me and Larry did a three day fishing trip on the New river,,,,, :o had a blast,,,when Larry sends me the photos I will post them,,,,,, ;D
More photos of last week's fishing trip,,,,,,, ;D
;)
Woah! Cool dude. Great pictures. I've heard of that river, but I didn't know it was that wide! Looks like a real productive fishery.
Looks fun Benni, how many snakes were hiding in that rock? those look like nice small mouth.
Quote from: Swami805 on August 02, 2020, 02:48:58 AM
Looks fun Benni, how many snakes were hiding in that rock? those look like nice small mouth.
3and 4 more there It's breeding season they where everywhere,,,,,,, ;) but there's other stuff to look at too and a big decision all daylong,,,,,, ;D
Great trip....great fish....great scenery.....great time !!
You're doing good buddy, keep it up 👍
Thank you my friends,,,,,, :D got 1 Roanoke log perch in the next,,,,, :o he was released,,,,, ;) got 4 smallmouth,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, living large. Keep it up buddy. Dominick
fishing picked up, huh,
Quote from: Dominick on August 03, 2020, 03:26:27 AM
Benni, living large. Keep it up buddy. Dominick
Thanks man,,,,,,, :D
Quote from: Gobi King on August 03, 2020, 02:33:21 PM
fishing picked up, huh,
Yes got a little bit lucky,,,,,,, ;D
It's back,,,,, :o I got a use accurate frame and spool from randy,,,,, ;) got them powdered coated and then uncle sal did his magic on the 4/0 and the D.A.M quick,,,,, ;D
Those look great, Benni !!
Quote from: Crow on August 03, 2020, 08:20:10 PM
Those look great, Benni !!
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, :D just put power pro phantom red line on it and it's ready to go,,,,,,,, ;D
And the guts🙂
https://i.imgur.com/BepIOeT.jpg
Upgrades on the left.
You waste no time Benni 🙂.
I'm glad you like them!... next, I want to see a nice fish next to it!
Enjoy them!
Sal
Man, you guys threw the works at that one. Don't use that out on the bridge or you'll cause a wreck.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on August 04, 2020, 07:36:03 AM
Man, you guys threw the works at that one. Don't use that out on the bridge or you'll cause a wreck.
-s
That reel is very close to stock Steve.
Yes ss parts are a little heavier, but it makes it up with a lighter handle and frame/spool when compared to some of the older models.
Sal
Great looking reel Benni I'm sure you will stop some fish with that.
Kim
Thanks very my friends,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo went to the cove and to fish with Chris and ron,,,,,,,, :D I got 1 largemouth today,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked fishing at the cove today and yesterday,,,, >:( tornado looking weather yesterday and today 4hr with out a bite then the fish came in but out of bate because chickens livers is hard to get now,,,,, :o but that's ok,,,,,, :D before there was no were to park and since they started changing $3 dollars a day know body here again,,,,, ;) and it's nice to go out,,,,, ;D
I'm really diggin those powder coated rings Benni!
Bucks like that standing around maybe take up hunting and quit fishing for awhile. That's a nice one!
A 3-4 oz. bank sinker attached to 80 braid on a fast taper rod & I feel I confident I'd never starve. I'm hoping to take another wild hog with this set up... Jeff
Quote from: Fishy247 on August 07, 2020, 07:11:28 PM
I'm really diggin those powder coated rings Benni!
Thanks my friend and uncle sal put it all together,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on August 08, 2020, 01:07:26 AM
Bucks like that standing around maybe take up hunting and quit fishing for awhile. That's a nice one!
If you put a hook in a apple it's called dishing,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 08, 2020, 01:49:53 AM
A 3-4 oz. bank sinker attached to 80 braid on a fast taper rod & I feel I confident I'd never starve. I'm hoping to take another wild hog with this set up... Jeff
I just put the D.A.M quick on a 30wt fin-nor rod with 50lb power pro and got a bass,,,,,, ;) it's your turn my friend,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 largemouth's today and why did the snake cross the road,,,,,, ??? ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
What you think about the Quick 270
Quote from: Rivverrat on August 09, 2020, 03:44:10 PM
What you think about the Quick 270
It's nice reel nice,,,, ;) the 706 is bailess it's got its +'s and -'s,,, :D this reel is like a tiger tank,,, :o great for big cats,,,,, ;D
Not bad for an old reel and a $2.00 rod
(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/6863_09_08_20_4_52_03_332362139.jpeg)
You guy's er givin me a hankerin fer some Bass fishin! I cut my teeth on lure fishin and better gear tryin to catch those guy's as a kid.
Quote from: MeanMachine on August 09, 2020, 11:54:00 PM
Not bad for an old reel and a $2.00 rod
(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/6863_09_08_20_4_52_03_332362139.jpeg)
Fantastic job man,,,,,,, 8) I don't know what kind of fish I got till I pull him out of the water,,,, :o then he knows what kind of gear I'm using,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on August 10, 2020, 12:06:06 AM
You guy's er givin me a hankerin fer some Bass fishin! I cut my teeth on lure fishin and better gear tryin to catch those guy's as a kid.
I remember Andy griffen sing a song about that,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat today,,,,,, :D marlo went with me and Larry meet us down there,,,, :( but it was slow and I was testing bacon out as a bait it was so so,,,,, :-\ but cut a white strip out and it works almost as good as uncle Josh but it's not as tuff as uncle sal,,,,,,, ;D
Bacon is like gourmet pork rind.
https://www.onthewater.com/after-93-years-uncle-josh-to-stop-producing-pork-rinds (https://www.onthewater.com/after-93-years-uncle-josh-to-stop-producing-pork-rinds)
-s
This one guy told me a story about how he went to a job interview and talked to owner of Thomas and Thomas ,,,,,, :o he said there probably the best on the market,,,,,, ;) so for the last 3years I have been trying to get 1 on pbay,,,,, :D but there expensive,,,,, ??? Well this one the finish is in bad shape,,,$67+SHIPPING=$90,,,, :) not a problem I can fix it,,,,,,,, ;D
Looks like a good one, Benni !
Quote from: Benni3 on August 08, 2020, 02:22:02 AM
........ and why did the snake cross the road,,,,,, ??? ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
you see a dead snake, I see a snake wrap material, I havent tried that yet
Quote from: steelfish on August 16, 2020, 08:47:43 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on August 08, 2020, 02:22:02 AM
........ and why did the snake cross the road,,,,,, ??? ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
you see a dead snake, I see a snake wrap material, I havent tried that yet
Yes sir,,,next time I will do that I like to see you make nice rod out of it,,,,, ;) he was just hit and sliding around on the road and I almost skined him,,,,salted,,,,dryed out the skin,,,,, :D but know thinking about it,,,,, :o they taste good too,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo went to the cove and I got 1 hybrid,,,,,, ;D
Snake tastes just like snake...Dominick
Me,,marlo and clay skunked at the cove,,,, :) I call thomas and thomas and my fly rod was the top of its class in 1996,,, :D but the lifetime warranty is only good if you dont fish it and if i they reworked the guides it's$450,,,,, ;) very nice people there,,,but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on August 19, 2020, 02:11:12 AM
thomas and thomas and my fly rod was the top of its class in 1996
Is it fiberglass or graphite?
-s
My goodness.... fiberglass too....
https://thomasandthomas.com/collections/freshwater/products/lotic?variant=2113830977 (https://thomasandthomas.com/collections/freshwater/products/lotic?variant=2113830977)
-s
Quote from: oc1 on August 19, 2020, 06:52:56 AM
My goodness.... fiberglass too....
https://thomasandthomas.com/collections/freshwater/products/lotic?variant=2113830977 (https://thomasandthomas.com/collections/freshwater/products/lotic?variant=2113830977)
-s
It graphite medium action,,,, ;) did you see the bamboo one,,,,, :o
I got 1 cat and marlo 2,,,,,, :D it's nice to get out and fish %70 percent of rain and not a drop,,,,,,,,, ;D
This came in today,,,, ??? It was supposed have line on it,,,,, ;) but that's pbay,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Ha! So it has line on---backing line! I have a few Sage products. Seems like back when I bought my stuff, everything they sold was top-notch and expensive, still today?
T. & T. had top-line rods too, still?
Quote from: Gfish on August 20, 2020, 09:21:32 PM
Ha! So it has line on---backing line! I have a few Sage products. Seems like back when I bought my stuff, everything they sold was top-notch and expensive, still today?
T. & T. had top-line rods too, still?
Thanks very much my friend,,,,, :D the t&t rod the bottom paint wipped right off with auto lacquer thinner but the top didn't,,,,,, :-\ I was thinking of leaving the graphite in the nude,,,, :o but not now,,I'm going to repaint it,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 4cats 2 hybrids today ,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on August 21, 2020, 02:41:59 AM
I'm going to repaint it,
You have to give us the step-by-step on that.
Nice hybrid.
-s
Quote from: Benni3 on August 21, 2020, 02:47:19 AM
I got skunked and marlo got 4cats 2 hybrids today ,,,,,, ;D
is that 2nd photo a wht.perch? ...shoulda' cut it up for bait
I got skunked,,,marlo got 1 hybrid and Larry 2,,,,,,, ;D
I enjoy watching those hybrids grow. Larry's fish looks like a full-blooded striper though.
-s
Steve, think some of the lower lines are broke up on Larry's fish ? ... Jeff
You're probably right Jeff. It looks like the fish flopped around on the ground and picked up some debris before taking the picture. I also thought it was a little more slender than Marlo's hybrid, but a full striper may be more slender than that.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on August 19, 2020, 06:52:56 AM
My goodness.... fiberglass too....
https://thomasandthomas.com/collections/freshwater/products/lotic?variant=2113830977 (https://thomasandthomas.com/collections/freshwater/products/lotic?variant=2113830977)
-s
waiting for these to end up in a Clearance House, like most Reddington stuff:
https://www.redington.com/fly-fishing-rods/butter-stick-2019 (https://www.redington.com/fly-fishing-rods/butter-stick-2019)
I got 2 hybrids and marlo got 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
Sweet!
Looks like the spot.
The Man
Quote from: Ron Jones on August 25, 2020, 02:53:28 AM
Sweet!
Looks like the spot.
The Man
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4hybirds 1 cat,,marlo 5hybirds 1 cat,,,Larry 2hybirds and clay 3hybirds,,,,,, :D today was the most ever at the cove and we got fish,,,,,, ;D
One right after another,,,,,,,,, ;D
Life is good.
-s
Benni is cool. Just like Hollywood. Sunglasses at night. ;D Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on August 26, 2020, 03:44:12 PM
Benni is cool. Just like Hollywood. Sunglasses at night. ;D Dominick
Quote from: oc1 on August 26, 2020, 06:18:27 AM
Life is good.
-s
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,,marlo 3hybirds and Larry got 1hybird,,,, :D still fun,,,,,, ;D
I am curious - are those "hybrids" the same thing that I have had countless hours of fun catching in Missouri that we referred to as "white bass"? They were a blast (and BOY did they taste good smoked). Routine was always the same; fish the river and nothing happening and then a school would swim through and BAM - 15-30 minutes of insane action. In SW Missouri white Rooster Tails was the hot ticket. Great photos thanks for sharing! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on August 27, 2020, 07:46:32 AM
I am curious - are those "hybrids" the same thing that I have had countless hours of fun catching in Missouri that we referred to as "white bass"? They were a blast (and BOY did they taste good smoked). Routine was always the same; fish the river and nothing happening and then a school would swim through and BAM - 15-30 minutes of insane action. In SW Missouri white Rooster Tails was the hot ticket. Great photos thanks for sharing! - john
Thanks man and yes they are "hybrids" and in this super clean water they taste great,,,,,, ;) they fight harder then smallmouth for pound for pound maybe bonito's,,,,,,,, ;D
hybrid are striper X white bass cross. sometimes called wypers. they, and white perch, are all of the Morone genus. I'm downstream from Benni, and we used to catch white bass and hybrids in the 90's but I haven't seen either in 20 years. Typically hybrids are stocked.
John
Thanks Benni and Thorhammer! Where I was at in SW Missouri you would meter them in large schools in the lakes (Table Rock, Bull Shoals, pretty much any lake) but the fun was in the spring when they would run up the tributaries and creeks feeding the lakes. White Rooster Tails and also Maribou jigs were the hot ticket, and when a school would come upstream it would be fun chaos. - john
i have boxes of rooster tails from those lost days :(
Best store-bought spinner I ever used. With that lead body, hackle and hydrodynamic blade you could reel it straight in, jerk it in, jig it down deep and make nice accurate casts on small waters(creeks).
QuoteBenni is cool. Just like Hollywood. Sunglasses at night. Grin Dominick
That's 'cause he's a rock star!!
Hehe,,,, ;) thanks guys,,,, :D i had some work to do,,,but went bye last evening to see how larry's was doing and it was slow,,,,,, :) tonight we got a cat each,,,no hybrids they just run through for 15 to 45min if you're in the right place,,,,but that's ok tomorrow it rains we are going back to fish the pier,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Fishy247 on August 28, 2020, 08:56:50 PM
QuoteBenni is cool. Just like Hollywood. Sunglasses at night. Grin Dominick
That's 'cause he's a rock star!!
Yes sir,,,,, ;) I I'm am passing kidney stones right now and it hurts,,,, :o hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, piss through a screen and save the stones. Then you can use them as fishing weights. :D ;D Dominick
I got 1 cat today,,,, :D,,,,,,,, ;D
You're getting your new bucket all slimy. It must have taken some time and intent to collect all those stickers.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on August 31, 2020, 04:55:07 AM
You're getting your new bucket all slimy. It must have taken some time and intent to collect all those stickers.
-steve
Yes sir,,,,,, ;) that's my first bucket I did,,,,, :) when working on the road "well" there was some detours,,,,, :-\ oh no traffic jam ahead,,, :o we got to go this way and stop at this bait and tackle store or pier and I got a sticker,,,,,, :) now I get some on pbay but it's just not as fun,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got this Bluefin Trevally yesterday with my old Penn 4500SS. It put up quite a battle with my 6# leader. Its a good thing I had a smooooth drag!
(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/6863_31_08_20_11_44_47.jpeg)
Quote from: MeanMachine on August 31, 2020, 06:49:09 PM
I got this Bluefin Trevally yesterday with my old Penn 4500SS. It put up quite a battle with my 6# leader. Its a good thing I had a smooooth drag!
(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/6863_31_08_20_11_44_47.jpeg)
That had to be a fun fight,,,,,,, :D rod and reel is a nice setup too,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and Larry got 1 cat today,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,,marlo got 1 hybrid and Larry 1 perch,,,,,, :D Larry joking around said I will hold it out really far so it well look big,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Looks like you guys are having fun!!
I'd put that perch on a hook and catch a big cat with it. Those were my favorite cat bait growing up.
The Man
Quote from: MeanMachine on September 02, 2020, 07:14:39 PM
Looks like you guys are having fun!!
Those guys have more fun every day than I do in a week.
Thanks guys,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got shunked and larry,,,,, :D marlo got 3cats 2hybirds and clay got 1hybird,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1cat 1hybird and marlo 1cat today,,,,,,, ;D
That is a nice fish Bennie! Well done, and a nice start to a long weekend. I am always jealous of your daily outings.
Did he swim away, or fill your belly? I have never eaten catfish. Maybe some day I will.
;)
Flathead in my opinion are the best of the Big Three. High fat & pound for pound have more meat on them than any other catfish in North America. Flathead are much smarter fish than most give them credit for. They travel the least of the Big three through out the summer. They can eat fish of a size that would in the very least seem problematic for them.
The biggest reason some fail at catching big flathead while fishing in the right spot, big being over 65 lbs. is simply because they dont use big enough bait & when they think they are using big bait they could increase the size 2-3 times. Then once the bait is figured out the gear needs to be stepped up. A Big River flathead over 65 lbs. has no problem rolling the spool a few times with drag set at 20 lbs. The occasional rare one will come in as if lead by a leash. They will never take off stripping line like a tuna.
Out in the open, any North American flathead of any size can be whooped with 40 - 50 line. However in close to structure, while fishing for the Biggest flathead in the area, I have chosen to use reels that surpass what I may really need. These reels never being held in hand long, but are spiked or in a holder & will never be cast with anything less than a 2 lb. pay load. So with this in mind weight & size of a reel aren't real important for this situation.
I have found the Penn Baja / US113 & the Avet HXJ Raptor to be the ultimate in durability & performance compared to any other reels I've used, while still being some what reasonable in size & castable (IS THAT A WORD) when it comes to tossing Heavy Weights & Big Baits for Big River use
Is there any other reel of the same size as the US113 that cast as well ?
With the HXJ Raptor I have total & complete confidence I will lose no fish for need of a better performing reel. They are expensive.
I just got up after a long needed sleep I'm jabbering. Sorry Benni, I just love talking catfish. It never gets old... Jeff
Quote from: JoseCuervo on September 05, 2020, 03:55:15 AM
I have never eaten catfish. Maybe some day I will. ;)
I have eaten plenty catfish. Maybe some day they'll eat me :o
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 05, 2020, 07:44:30 PM
I just love talking catfish. It never gets old... Jeff
heard of walking, sailing & man-eating... talking is new ;)
::) ;D ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 05, 2020, 09:04:53 PM
::) ;D ;D
Well my my friend,,,,, :D me and marlo got skunked and Adam we trout fish with got 1hybird,,,,, ;) he did show us a "trick" elastic strap to hold the chicken livers on,,,,, :o it was as thick as 10lb mono but did the trick wrapped around the live,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Hit the river today and got 1 largemouth,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 smallmouths today,,,,,,, ;) today was a good day ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1cat 1yellow perch and marlo 1 yellow perch and 1 hybrid,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice work That's a fat racoon you got there! I have them in my cove but not so big.
Quote from: thorhammer on September 10, 2020, 03:14:25 AM
Nice work That's a fat racoon you got there! I have them in my cove but not so big.
I'm going to get marlo a citation on that one,,,,, :D but I'm just got songs in my head right now "pancho and lefty" and "old man" it just happens trying to figure it out,,,,,,,,, ;D
Perch taste pretty good - better than trout IMHO
I think most fish taste better than trout.
Its not terrible. White bass is terible... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 12, 2020, 06:37:47 PM
White bass is terible... Jeff
nothing in the striper family is terrible -- stop overcooking 'em
Quote from: philaroman on September 13, 2020, 12:03:29 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 12, 2020, 06:37:47 PM
White bass is terible... Jeff
nothing in the striper family is terrible -- stop overcooking 'em
Hybrids out of the cove,,,,,, ;) is the best tasting freshwater fish I have ever eaten,,,,,,,, :o
Well I got 1cat today at the cove,,,, ;) and the Phoenix flew over me,,,, :o but didn't poop,,, ::) so that's not bad ,,,,,,,,, ;D
Slather fillets with a mixture of mayonnaise and shredded parmigiana, then close broil until the there are a few brown edges. It would make a slipper taste good.
-s
Steve thats the second time I've heard of mayonnaise being used for fish. For the most part I've refused trying it out on catfish feeling it would ruin the taste. Luke & I will try it out next week when we cook a batch of catfish & perch... Jeff
I got 1 and marlo got 1 today,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 13, 2020, 04:11:49 PM
Steve thats the second time I've heard of mayonnaise being used for fish. For the most part I've refused trying it out on catfish feeling it would ruin the taste. Luke & I will try it out next week when we cook a batch of catfish & perch... Jeff
My favorite catfish recipe is to slather in mayo/lemon juice mixture, then coat with crushed corn flakes. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. 8)
I got 2 hybrids,,,, :D Ron and Chris fish with me today very nice people,,,, ;) they allways shop to say hi and we are allways glad to see them,,,,,,, ;D
Hey dude, order yourself a Berkley Rope handle (google it) for 15 bucks- I put them on all my fishing buckets. you will be happy. smack in existing hole with hammer.
Quote from: thorhammer on September 16, 2020, 05:08:03 PM
Hey dude, order yourself a Berkley Rope handle (google it) for 15 bucks- I put them on all my fishing buckets. you will be happy. smack in existing hole with hammer.
Thanks my friend I will check them out,,,,,,,, ;) the handles on the buckets aren't much,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1cat and marlo got 2hybirds today,,,,,,,, ;D
Those are all nice fish! :o
You guys.. Making me jealous daily.
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Quote from: Rivverrat on September 13, 2020, 04:11:49 PM
Steve thats the second time I've heard of mayonnaise being used for fish. For the most part I've refused trying it out on catfish feeling it would ruin the taste. Luke & I will try it out next week when we cook a batch of catfish & perch... Jeff
My favorite catfish recipe is to slather in mayo/lemon juice mixture, then coat with crushed corn flakes. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. 8)
I should try this recipe with some Yellowtail fillets I have and also with Corvina fillets.
I havent eaten any freshwater fish since 20 years ago ;)
Quote from: philaroman on September 13, 2020, 12:03:29 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 12, 2020, 06:37:47 PM
White bass is terrible... Jeff
nothing in the striper family is terrible -- stop overcooking 'em
Been a long while since I've had striper. White bass are extremely abundant in the river I have made numerous attempts at cooking them. Steamed, fried & broiled along with lemon juice & tossed in the microwave, they have all had a strong fish flavor that I have a hard time with. However I do like large mouth fried the way I do it as has every one else who's tried it... Jeff
Try soaking the white bass fillets in milk, overnight in the fridge.
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 20, 2020, 12:17:48 AM
Quote from: philaroman on September 13, 2020, 12:03:29 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 12, 2020, 06:37:47 PM
White bass is terrible... Jeff
nothing in the striper family is terrible -- stop overcooking 'em
Been a long while since I've had striper. White bass are extremely abundant in the river I have made numerous attempts at cooking them. Steamed, fried & broiled along with lemon juice & tossed in the microwave, they have all had a strong fish flavor that I have a hard time with. However I do like large mouth fried the way I do it as has every one else who's tried it... Jeff
Riverrat - one of my favorites when we were loading up on White Bass in SW Missouri - brine in brown sugar and smoke. I sure do enjoy Benni's posts, those guys put in the time and flat out get the results! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on September 20, 2020, 03:22:24 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 20, 2020, 12:17:48 AM
Quote from: philaroman on September 13, 2020, 12:03:29 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on September 12, 2020, 06:37:47 PM
White bass is terrible... Jeff
nothing in the striper family is terrible -- stop overcooking 'em
Been a long while since I've had striper. White bass are extremely abundant in the river I have made numerous attempts at cooking them. Steamed, fried & broiled along with lemon juice & tossed in the microwave, they have all had a strong fish flavor that I have a hard time with. However I do like large mouth fried the way I do it as has every one else who's tried it... Jeff
Riverrat - one of my favorites when we were loading up on White Bass in SW Missouri - brine in brown sugar and smoke. I sure do enjoy Benni's posts, those guys put in the time and flat out get the results! - john
Thanks my friend and yes the hybrids taste great,,,,, ;)the only fish I can't wait to eat is tirger,,,,,, :D but I grew up on blue marlin and yellow fin,,,,, :o it's just difficult now,,,,,,, ;D
The Virginia game department has been stocking wildlife,, ,,, ::) this black bear had a bad attitude,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,,,, :D now my pet tiger thinks in a hero,,,,,,, ;D
And movie picks for the week "pier 5",,,,,,,"the Russian are coming" and anything with east side kids,,,,,,,, ;D
Everybody to get from street.
Just watched that, last night !! We had to get our "Whitticker Walt" fix .
Quote from: oc1 on September 20, 2020, 06:35:36 AM
Everybody to get from street.
Well you know I'm not scared of much,,,,,,, ;) but when this bear growled me,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Ok today I was doing some paint and body work in the Backyard on a suv my cat was helping me,,,,,,, :D and my mom and girlfriend was looking at some trash bags over in some bushes,,,,, :o it looks like the bear likes doritos and cheetos,,,,,, ;) I know his weakness now,,,hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
Had to do some paint work on a suv this week,,, >:( it was nice to go fishing and got a monster on 8lb test p-line,,,,, :o and on the black hole Suzuki rod,,,,,, ;) finally got to see a little of what this rod can do,,,,,,,,, ;D
I bet that was fun Bennie! ;D
Did you weigh it?
Rob
Quote from: JoseCuervo on September 27, 2020, 02:53:50 AM
I bet that was fun Bennie! ;D
Did you weigh it?
Rob
Nope,,,,,, ;) but it was 36.5in,,,,,,, ;D
Nice flathead, Benni !!
Good work Benni, nice fish, cheers Don.
I got 1 cat and marlo got 1hybird,,,,, ;) why did the snake cross the road,,,,,,,,, ;D
Now Benni, didn't you tell us all on Saturday that all the snakes there are harmless? :D :D :D - john
to commit ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssuicide?
Quote from: Brewcrafter on September 29, 2020, 03:34:51 AM
Now Benni, didn't you tell us all on Saturday that all the snakes there are harmless? :D :D :D - john
Thais one is now,,,,,,, ;) until my girlfriend looks in the refrigerator,,,,,,,,,,, :o
Copperhead, yeah? Looks fresh too.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on September 29, 2020, 07:02:58 AM
Copperhead, yeah? Looks fresh too.
-s
Yes my friend,,,,,, :o when I got the bucket in the house he was still moving around,,,,,,, ;) but he had a bad night,,,,,,, ;D
That would make a lovely wrap on a heavy rod :)
Copperheads are actually an interesting snake. They are thick here along sections of the Kaw R. I will not sleep on the ground in the timber on the banks while fishing these sections with out shelter. If camped on the ground I usually set camp on the exposed sand of the river bed when able. Which is most times through out the summer. Snakes have never bothered me. Have had several as pets growing up. Just rather limit my encounters with these specific, heat seeking rascal's while sleeping... Jeff
Just whent by my moms and check out the ghost peppers there doing good,,,, ;) but theres one bad worm,,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
My neighbor wanted to go crappie fishing this morning,,,,,, :D real nice guy and it was a good day out on Smith mountain lake,,,,, ;) no crappie,,,,but I still got some fish,,,,,,,,, ;D
A fish is a fish ! And, you might consider getting rid of those egg sacks on that pepper....chasing down a thousand beetles, to get them out of the house , might not be as fun, as chasing fish ;)
Quote from: Crow on October 06, 2020, 09:19:30 PM
A fish is a fish ! And, you might consider getting rid of those egg sacks on that pepper....chasing down a thousand beetles, to get them out of the house , might not be as fun, as chasing fish ;)
Yes sir,,,, ;) he had a bad night,,,,,,,,,, :o,,, ;D
Skunked at the cove,,,, :) but clay got 1 bass,,,,,, ;) wasn't much on the fish finder either,,,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today,,,,,, >:( it could be biometric pressure or elaina,,,,, ??? It's just been off,,,but that's ok we did talk about fishing over some good stuff,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 trout today,,,, ;D
I got 2 small rainbows today,,,but that's ok,,, :)
eatin size Benni! -john
I got 8 rainbows today,,,,the first fish looked native,,, :) the second was about 5or6lb but when I got it up on the ramp the camera didn't get the picture just one of him swinging away,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,, :D the last trout was a another tank,,,,,,,, ;D
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Really nice fish. I don't know why there are not other people climbing all over you guys to get into the action.
-s
nice stockies... see the wear on the bottom caudal tip
I'd guess that's from hatchery concrete, but not too recent... well-healed
Quote from: oc1 on October 16, 2020, 04:18:01 AM
Really nice fish. I don't know why there are not other people climbing all over you guys to get into the action.
-s
They used to look for my oldsmobile,,,then my Saturn,,but I throw them off driving a big blue tank,,,, ;) thanks very much my friends a good day of fishing helps,,,,, :D the bigger trout I didn't get a good picture,,,,, :( but that's ok,,,,,,I didn't get mad or disappointed,,,,, >:( I said to my self I well get another,,,,,,, :-\ and just keep trying,,,,,,, ;D
Well done Bennie good size fish
Kim
Quote from: Sharkb8 on October 16, 2020, 09:46:04 AM
Well done Bennie good size fish
Kim
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today on the zoom meeting and then my dad came down and got 1 rainbow,,,,,,today was a good day,,,,,, ;D
But the blue heron showed us up,,,, ;),,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 16, 2020, 06:01:16 AM
I throw them off driving a big blue tank
Yeah. nobody will notice that.
What the heck is so important that the old man can't go fishing every day?
-s
Watching Benni hook up while on the Zoom call was a hoot! He showed us all how to get it done! - john
Quote from: oc1 on October 18, 2020, 05:00:52 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 16, 2020, 06:01:16 AM
I throw them off driving a big blue tank
Yeah. nobody will notice that.
What the heck is so important that the old man can't go fishing every day?
-s
Yes my friend it's hard for him to get around,,,,,, :-[ but he is the master angler,,,,,,, ;) I got to get him back on the water,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 18, 2020, 03:33:59 PM
Watching Benni hook up while on the Zoom call was a hoot! He showed us all how to get it done! - john
Thanks my friend,,,,,I was hoping I was in a better spot,,,,, :D but maybe next week on zoom,,,,,, ;D
Maybe think about a guide service someday Benni.
Quote from: Benni3 on October 19, 2020, 02:03:05 AM
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 18, 2020, 03:33:59 PM
Watching Benni hook up while on the Zoom call was a hoot! He showed us all how to get it done! - john
Thanks my friend,,,,,I was hoping I was in a better spot,,,,, :D but maybe next week on zoom,,,,,, ;D
Those fishing shows film for a week or a week or more per episode with lots of editing. No safety net for Bennie ;D . He rolls up live on Zoom, shows us his special technique and lands a nice fat trout in less than five minutes.
-J
Quote from: jurelometer on October 20, 2020, 07:30:58 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 19, 2020, 02:03:05 AM
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 18, 2020, 03:33:59 PM
Watching Benni hook up while on the Zoom call was a hoot! He showed us all how to get it done! - john
Thanks my friend,,,,,I was hoping I was in a better spot,,,,, :D but maybe next week on zoom,,,,,, ;D
Those fishing shows film for a week or a week or more per episode with lots of editing. No safety net for Bennie ;D . He rolls up live on Zoom, shows us his special technique and lands a nice fat trout in less than five minutes.
-J
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,, ;) maybe tomorrow at 4pm Salem Virginia time,,,,if everything goes right,,,, :D me and marlo will hijack the zoom,,,,,,,,mission impossible music now,,,,,,,,, 8)
Skunked today at the cove,,,,,, ;) but that's ok marlo got to zoom with a very cool member,,,,,,, ;D
I got rainbow and marlo 3,,,, :D just great to get out,,,,,, ;D
The reason I have not been fishing as much,,,, >:( I but on some hella driving lights soilder,,shink wrapped and then I wired up the little headlight leds to the relay,,,, :-\ so why stop there,,,,,,,, ;D
So I got some very bright led bulbs,,, :-[ cut the h1 housings out it was a little difficult and cut out the factory housings out of some broken headlights I got at the junkyard,,,, :-\ jb welded them in,,,,,,,, ;D
So the headlights are out and it's time to clear coat them,,,,, ;) but to mix up enough clear to spray it,,,it's to much for just one set,,,, :-\ so I called my dad and a friend,,,,just get it done at one time,,,, over the top because more is not enough,,,,,,, ;D
That's pretty slick, Benni !!
Okay Benni, do you have a light for the boat? Because those look like they would bring in some bait... - john
Whoa dude! So, you clear-coat the plastic lenses? If so, does that make 'em not fade?
We/"I"!, godda problem where I live with folks blinding me with their brights. Local community driving style thing? texting instead of paying attention? Iown't know...Then I discovered that some guys would lift-kit their p/u's and not readjust the headlights so the low-beams ended up at bright beam levels...?
You're a wizard Benny.
I have a factory stock Ford Super Duty that sits a little high. It's sort of a pain but it's the smallest vehicle they will let into the quarry to buy gravel. We use a lot of gravel. I can tell that I blind many drivers. If I pull up behind someone at a stop light they always adjust their mirrors.
-steve
Yeah. Trying not surprise oncomming vehicles by flashing my brights at 'em, I've found that putting my hand up to block their light from my eyes works about 1/2 the time. They actually see my hand up there? And then on about 3rd one I lose my temper and flash 'em.
Benny amigo, I still think your truck needs more lights
what do you think about a Baja style Light bar for your truck?
Quote from: Gfish on October 23, 2020, 03:17:22 AM
Whoa dude! So, you clear-coat the plastic lenses? If so, does that make 'em not fade?
We/"I"!, godda problem where I live with folks blinding me with their brights. Local community driving style thing? texting instead of paying attention? Iown't know...Then I discovered that some guys would lift-kit their p/u's and not readjust the headlights so the low-beams ended up at bright beam levels...?
This helped,,,,,, ;) adjusted the low beams bulbs,,,you can turn them,,,, :D now there brighter and lower,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on October 23, 2020, 06:23:22 AM
You're a wizard Benny.
I have a factory stock Ford Super Duty that sits a little high. It's sort of a pain but it's the smallest vehicle they will let into the quarry to buy gravel. We use a lot of gravel. I can tell that I blind many drivers. If I pull up behind someone at a stop light they always adjust their mirrors.
-steve
I think they just here that turbo diesel coming,,,,, ;),,, :o,,,,, ;D
Quote from: steelfish on October 23, 2020, 05:45:08 PM
Benny amigo, I still think your truck needs more lights
what do you think about a Baja style Light bar for your truck?
That looks good,,,,, ;) but Virginia's laws,,,,I think they could write me up on about 7 things now,,,,, 8) hehe,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1,,,marlo 1 and dewayne 3 today,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today,,,,, >:( but a friend called me up,,,, ;) and he wants me to do some work on his car,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 rainbows today,,,,,,,, ;D
Is that a "Smokey and the bandit" car?
East bound or die... ;DQuote from: Benni3 on October 26, 2020, 02:34:40 AM
No fishing today,,,,, >:( but a friend called me up,,,, ;) and he wants me to do some work on his car,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Swami805 on October 27, 2020, 10:19:36 AM
Is that a "Smokey and the bandit" car?
Close,,,,,, ;) but I think this one has the siver bird and 4speed,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 rainbows today,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni,, after the awesome London Broil you gotta show us what you're doing with that fresh trout! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 28, 2020, 03:32:48 AM
Benni,, after the awesome London Broil you gotta show us what you're doing with that fresh trout! - john
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;) I catch and release .99% of my freshwater fish,,,,,, :D but when we get a new stocking,,,, >:( because of all the polushion in the water,,,,, :o I need to try to make crabcakes out of rainbows,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2trout and 1chub today,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 29, 2020, 12:47:43 AM
[make crabcakes out of rainbows,,,,,,,,, ;D
Easy. Mash the fish (either fillets or steamed and flaked off the rack). Mix in some egg. Add some lemon or lime juice and maybe a little fish sauce,. Pick your flavors: slat and pepper, sauteed onion and garlic, or basil and tarragon, or chile sauce, or currie paste, or whatever. Pick your texture: corn, or chopped green beans or carrot, or bell pepper, or whatever. Mash it all together again and try forming cakes. If it's too moist add flour. If it's too dry add more egg or mayonnaise. Make the cakes thick to keep it moist on the inside or make them thin so they're more crispy. Coat with bread, cracker or panko crumbs. Pan fry or deep fat fry.
-s
Quote from: oc1 on October 29, 2020, 06:38:48 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 29, 2020, 12:47:43 AM
[make crabcakes out of rainbows,,,,,,,,, ;D
Easy. Mash the fish (either fillets or steamed and flaked off the rack). Mix in some egg. Add some lemon or lime juice and maybe a little fish sauce,. Pick your flavors: slat and pepper, sauteed onion and garlic, or basil and tarragon, or chile sauce, or currie paste, or whatever. Pick your texture: corn, or chopped green beans or carrot, or bell pepper, or whatever. Mash it all together again and try forming cakes. If it's too moist add flour. If it's too dry add more egg or mayonnaise. Make the cakes thick to keep it moist on the inside or make them thin so they're more crispy. Coat with bread, cracker or panko crumbs. Pan fry or deep fat fry.
-s
That sounds great,,,,,, ;D on another subject,,,, ;) job travels I had alot of hotel walffels and pancakes,,,,,, :( and I was craven pancakes,,,,,,, :P with the coronavirus and restaurants,,,,,,, >:( I just had to make my own and oh my,,,,,, :o I hadn't had a good pancake in years,,,,, :-[ it was so good,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked for 3days ,,,,,,, >:( there saying a train derailed,,,,,,, ;) I think the bridge was old and just gave out or a thick or treater is getting alot of coal for Christmas,,,, :-[ 12 coal cars went into the river,,,,, :o and it's not going to hurt the water quality,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Yeah, coal shouldn't be too bad...we had two tank cars of ethanol go into the river, about 4 years ago(about 40 miles upstream of us), and the river is just now getting back to "near normal"....killed literally millions of fish.
Quote from: Crow on November 03, 2020, 12:36:44 AM
Yeah, coal shouldn't be too bad...we had two tank cars of ethanol go into the river, about 4 years ago(about 40 miles upstream of us), and the river is just now getting back to "near normal"....killed literally millions of fish.
Now they call the Roanoke river the coal river,,,,,,, >:( but I found a better hole to fish tomorrow,,,,,,,, ;) it's deeper and I hope to catch bigger fish,,,,, :o so I'm bringing the 4/0 uncle sal built me,,,,,,,,,, ;D
That's a sweet looking 4/0 - post some more pictures! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on November 04, 2020, 03:29:36 AM
That's a sweet looking 4/0 - post some more pictures! - john
Yes sir,,,,,,, ;) going from the river to the gulfstream,,,,,,,,, ;D
tight lines!
Go get 'em Benni! 8)
I got 8 triggers 1 vermilion snapper 1 black bass 2 red snappers and 1 small shark,,,,, ;) they wouldn't let me fish for amber Jack's they kept talking my bigger hooks off,,,,,,,, ??? But that's ok,,,,, :D the crew was still very nice and so was the people on the boat,,,,,,, ;D
It was a nice day fishing and I got to see the old man upstairs artwork,,,,,,,, :o today was a good day,,,,,,,, ;D
triggers !! prime meat for Ceviche
Looks like a lot of fun, Benni !!
Nice trip, thanks for posting Benni
Thank you very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
Looks like a fantastic time Benni...great fishin'! 8)
Shunked at Jennette's pier,,,, :( but that's ok,,,,, ;) just kicked back and relaxing,,,,, :D didn't know there drum rods cost $600 to $800,,,, :o but a reel of choice is penn 525,,,,,,, ;D
Nice work, bud. I still use my 525 Mag and 980 Mag as drum reels of choice out there, tho I turned some heads with the electric blue CC Classic 501 going long. Those sticks in that price range are likely built on Century blanks- some go over a grand.
http://www.centurysea.co.uk/
Lovely blanks/rods but they do hurt the wallet :(
Why wouldn't they let you fish for the AJ's? Concern that you'd be taken around the boat and tangle everyone?
Quote from: thorhammer on November 06, 2020, 03:36:20 AM
Nice work, bud. I still use my 525 Mag and 980 Mag as drum reels of choice out there, tho I turned some heads with the electric blue CC Classic 501 going long. Those sticks in that price range are likely built on Century blanks- some go over a grand.
The guy on the pier said the blanks are cts out of New Zealand and they got 3 rod builders in dare county,,,,,, ;) but man they can throw the lead out there far,,,,,, :o
Quote from: akfish on November 06, 2020, 06:58:14 PM
Why wouldn't they let you fish for the AJ's? Concern that you'd be taken around the boat and tangle everyone?
It was a trigger fishing boat,,,,,, :-\ and there was only 15 people on there,,,,,, :D but they put everybody on on side and held it in place with the motor,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today and dewayne got skunked,,,,,I dont know if it was all the coal in the river but they would hit it and let go,,,,,I did get alot more bites,,,,, ;) it could of been the scent,,,,,,, ;D
Too bad everyone got rid of their old coal stoves. The were actually more efficient than wood or chips, propane, kerosene, oil.
Since you're the experimenter, did you ever try Mike's scents?
-s
Quote from: oc1 on November 07, 2020, 03:19:19 AM
Too bad everyone got rid of their old coal stoves. The were actually more efficient than wood or chips, propane, kerosene, oil.
Since you're the experimenter, did you ever try Mike's scents?
-s
No sir,,,,,, ;) but I have used there salmon eggs,,,,,but fireball salmon eggs are better and I just tried zeke's trout bait garlic rainbow it ok,,,, :) now got to try there cheese because eagle claw used to sell it and it worked good,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow today,,,, ;) the fish are still in their just not that hungry,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 small rainbows today,,,, ;) but it's nice to get out,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 more today,,, ;) time change got me,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
River is flooded,,,,,,, :o but that's ok,,,,it lets the trout move around a little bit,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
hey, you keep that extra water up there to yourself, buddy :)
I won't be surprised if we go up 6-8 feet. I-95 is closed east of us, which means the Eastern part of the state is full up, and nowhere to let Roanoke basin water flow to...I bet it gets up close to US264 down there.
Quote from: thorhammer on November 13, 2020, 05:55:55 PM
hey, you keep that extra water up there to yourself, buddy :)
I won't be surprised if we go up 6-8 feet. I-95 is closed east of us, which means the Eastern part of the state is full up, and nowhere to let Roanoke basin water flow to...I bet it gets up close to US264 down there.
You're why I posted this,,,,,,, :o the water level dropped hard today,,,,, :D so I dropped 2gallon cans of corn in two different spots,,,,, :-\ just to keep the trout in ,,,,, :) marlo dosen't think chumming works,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
12 yo rule bro lol
Quote from: thorhammer on November 14, 2020, 01:45:18 AM
12 yo rule bro lol
hehe,,,,might be doing the 24hr trip out of morehead with stacy 5 or prince if you want to go,,,,,, ;D
Hi Bennie, thanks for the pics, I love your attitude, but thats okay, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on November 14, 2020, 08:05:20 AM
Hi Bennie, thanks for the pics, I love your attitude, but thats okay, cheers Don.
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) I watch daily affirmation with stuart smalley,,,,,, :D he is a member of 5,,,,, :) 12step programs but not a licensed therapist,,,,, :-[ he said allways stay positive,,,,,,,,, ;D
up six feet and rising steady- possibly crest at 12 ft high vs. where it was Wed. There goes all my nice ground cover again down to Roanoke Rapids.
Quote from: thorhammer on November 14, 2020, 08:51:42 PM
up six feet and rising steady- possibly crest at 12 ft high vs. where it was Wed. There goes all my nice ground cover again down to Roanoke Rapids.
Shunked today,,,,, :(river here is almost fishble,,,,,, ;) but did get to see a red fox,,,,,,, ;D
that is not a red fox here is Redd Foxx... Dominick
:D
Wize man, Dominick, sounds like the kettle calling the pot black, cheers Don.
lol
Thanks my friends and yes "Red Fox" is the man,,,,,,,, ;D
The water level is going back down got 2 rainbows today,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,, ;) cold and windy,,,,but tomorrow might be better,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice, the fish looks a little cold too ;D
Quote from: Gobi King on November 18, 2020, 03:46:46 PM
Nice, the fish looks a little cold too ;D
Hehe,,,,,,and mad,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and clay got 1 rainbow today,,,, ;) but that's ok we tried a new spot,,,,, :o the pandapas pond in the Jefferson national forest,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on November 19, 2020, 01:04:45 AM
we tried a new spot,,,,, :o the pandapas pond i;D
... and you used to be the only one who knew about it :) :) Keep it up.
-steve
It has held steady at 309.6 the last couple of days even tho they had 19 of 22 dam gates opened. I think that's the crest- supposed to back to 302 by Monday. It went up almost 12 feet in three days or so....for a 50,000 acre lake that's a lot of water. Will try to fish this weekend depending, I expect there will be too much floating debris to any trolling or live bait so it will be jigs most likely. Last week was huge leaf-falling week here in any case so it will be loaded.
Quote from: thorhammer on November 19, 2020, 03:13:21 PM
It has held steady at 309.6 the last couple of days even tho they had 19 of 22 dam gates opened. I think that's the crest- supposed to back to 302 by Monday. It went up almost 12 feet in three days or so....for a 50,000 acre lake that's a lot of water. Will try to fish this weekend depending, I expect there will be too much floating debris to any trolling or live bait so it will be jigs most likely. Last week was huge leaf-falling week here in any case so it will be loaded.
The water level here is almost back to normal,,,,, ;) the trees here are almost bare and the lakes are full of debris and trees,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 7 and marlo got skunked,,, :-\ but they were small and hard to hook,,,just nice to get out,,,,,, ;D
Back into the stripers, but they're small. I can always relate to them more than the trout.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on November 20, 2020, 06:16:37 AM
Back into the stripers, but they're small. I can always relate to them more than the trout.
-steve
The Virginia department of game the"DWR" was out there yesterday and today with gill nets and water samples,,,,, ??? But I did tell them the bait fish are gone,,, :o but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on November 20, 2020, 12:42:12 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on November 19, 2020, 03:13:21 PM
It has held steady at 309.6 the last couple of days even tho they had 19 of 22 dam gates opened. I think that's the crest- supposed to back to 302 by Monday. It went up almost 12 feet in three days or so....for a 50,000 acre lake that's a lot of water. Will try to fish this weekend depending, I expect there will be too much floating debris to any trolling or live bait so it will be jigs most likely. Last week was huge leaf-falling week here in any case so it will be loaded.
The water level here is almost back to normal,,,,, ;) the trees here are almost bare and the lakes are full of debris and trees,,,,,,,, ;D
this is when a lost smallie shows up down here
I got 1 and marlo got 2 rainbows today,,,, ;) today was a fun day,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on November 21, 2020, 01:11:08 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on November 20, 2020, 12:42:12 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on November 19, 2020, 03:13:21 PM
It has held steady at 309.6 the last couple of days even tho they had 19 of 22 dam gates opened. I think that's the crest- supposed to back to 302 by Monday. It went up almost 12 feet in three days or so....for a 50,000 acre lake that's a lot of water. Will try to fish this weekend depending, I expect there will be too much floating debris to any trolling or live bait so it will be jigs most likely. Last week was huge leaf-falling week here in any case so it will be loaded.
The water level here is almost back to normal,,,,, ;) the trees here are almost bare and the lakes are full of debris and trees,,,,,,,, ;D
this is when a lost smallie shows up down here
It's been a little debate here,,,,,, :-\ when it floods dose the fish stay in the same place or do they move and I catch trout where they don't stock and somebody at Smith mountain lake got a 5lb rainbow 15 miles down stream,,,,,,,, ;D
My guess is they know how to stay put and aren't stupid enough to leave a place where they have the prey hunting wired and have been provided for. Maybe safer to just hunker down and weather the storm. Maybe the gillnetters have already looked into it.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on November 21, 2020, 06:52:41 AM
My guess is they know how to stay put and aren't stupid enough to leave a place where they have the prey hunting wired and have been provided for. Maybe safer to just hunker down and weather the storm. Maybe the gillnetters have already looked into it.
-steve
Oh the net are in the cove,,,, ;) can't wait to what they found,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and marlo 3 rainbows today,,,,,, ;) the bigger I got no pictures because it was on the zoom call,,,,,,,, :D and I got a picture of the bride that got wiped out by a train 3 weeks ago this is railroad money not state or fed,,,, :o you can see how fast they got it back up,,,,,,,, ;D
Oh, bridge. I was looking for a newlywed squashed by a train.
-s
I'm glad Marlo got into some fish - I still feel guilty about a month ago when you were Zooming from the cove and when he was talking with me he missed a bite. - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on November 22, 2020, 05:26:59 AM
I'm glad Marlo got into some fish - I still feel guilty about a month ago when you were Zooming from the cove and when he was talking with me he missed a bite. - john
No problem man,,,,, ;) we can't get a hook in all of them,,,,, :D but we try,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow today and Larry stopped by to watch me fish,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked today it's been slow,,,, ;) but Larry stopped by to watch,,,,,, :D I got a new headlamp and it works great black Friday deal on Amazon is $10.99 ASIN B082HPT5J1 if you need one,,,,,,,, ;D
WOW, that's not just a headlamp -- that's an LED Tiara ;D ;D ;D
...but I thought you were a Striper guy -- where's the red light option???
Quote from: philaroman on November 28, 2020, 01:22:21 AM
WOW, that's not just a headlamp -- that's an LED Tiara ;D ;D ;D
...but I thought you were a Striper guy -- where's the red light option???
Well you know a country boy can survive,,,,,,, ;)
I got 2 trout today,,,,, ;D
Getting ready to go,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 yellow perch and 6 largemouth's and marlo 3yellow perch and 4 largemouth's today was a good day,,,,,,,, ;D
Bait was easy to get,,,,,, ;) in 30mins we had trophy size yellow perch on the 1/0,4/0,9/0 uncle sal built,,,, :o then we both missed the big fish one broke 30lb braid,,,hehe and I don't know what the game department is thinking but I have never seen a pink one,,,,, :D except in cartoons,,,,,,,, ;D
Those are NICE perch, guys !!
Those are NICE perch rod/reel combos, guys !!! ;D
Do people at the lake make fun of your fishing rods? You guys are a riot.
-s
Oh, and what is that animal?
Wow...giant perch there Benni...great job! 8)
Quote from: oc1 on December 04, 2020, 04:52:00 AM
Do people at the lake make fun of your fishing rods? You guys are a riot.
-s
Oh, and what is that animal?
That is a stumpavrious... Dominick
The thing with the bushy tail in front of the stump. It might be a Roanoke Lemur.
Quote from: oc1 on December 04, 2020, 07:51:53 PM
The thing with the bushy tail in front of the stump. It might be a Roanoke Lemur.
I have never seen one before,,,,,, :o it's a isabelline squirrel,,,, ??? Maybe it's from JSU,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on December 04, 2020, 04:52:00 AM
Do people at the lake make fun of your fishing rods? You guys are a riot.
-s
No but shocked,,,,,confused they just don't stop staring wandering what are they fishing for,,,,, :o one time a guide came bye and his customers asked why do they have such big reels,,,,, ;) the next time I seen him he had all new gold avets reels,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout,,,, ;) the temp was 38 today,,,,, :D new face masks keeps me warm it's kevlar fire and cut proof with a fishing gator over it I'm set,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: mo65 on December 04, 2020, 12:23:26 PM
Wow...giant perch there Benni...great job! 8)
The top bass I got was a new Alabama ,,,,,, :D do you have them there,,,,,,,,, ;D
Wow Benni,
You are living large with that yacht of a boat.
I know you love to fish. I do too, but when I caught my first shark, everything else was bait to me.
If I didn't have to work like a dog. I would still have a boat.
I don't have time for the glory days of freshwater fishin'.
i catch them on Vacation now. :D
QuoteIf I didn't have to work like a dog. I would still have a boat.
If you still had a boat, you would need a bigger boat (to paraphrase 'Jaws') ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on December 07, 2020, 11:12:00 PM
Quote from: mo65 on December 04, 2020, 12:23:26 PM
Wow...giant perch there Benni...great job! 8)
The top bass I got was a new Alabama ,,,,,, :D do you have them there,,,,,,,,, ;D
Ok, that's too cryptic for me. New Alabama what?
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on December 09, 2020, 04:03:33 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 07, 2020, 11:12:00 PM
Quote from: mo65 on December 04, 2020, 12:23:26 PM
Wow...giant perch there Benni...great job! 8)
The top bass I got was a new Alabama ,,,,,, :D do you have them there,,,,,,,,, ;D
Ok, that's too cryptic for me. New Alabama what?
-steve
Ok they stocked Alabama bass or spotted bass here about 5years ago,,,,, :D they thought is was a good idea,,,,,, :( but bass tournament guys got mad,,,,,,, >:( when they tried weigh them in it was like a joke,,,, :o there not largemouth,,,,,,,, ;D
Thank you. Bass aren't my thing but I went and read about them. Complicated.
-s
In Georgia we have Kentucky spotted bass in Lake Lanier. Smaller but more aggressive than largemouth, and they tend to school and move out into deeper water. They tend to reproduce faster than largemouth.
On the west side of Georgia, Carters Lake has naturally occurring Alabama spotted bass which share all the traits of Kentucky spots but tend to get a few pounds larger.
Fox Sports Southeast did a show on Carters Lake a few years back. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/SOYtYSR7vFI?t=515
let's keep it complicated ;D
do you get any hybrids?
how about, Roanoke?
I got 1 trout today,,,,, ;) for this one I should of had my aftco fighting belt,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: philaroman on December 09, 2020, 01:59:39 PM
let's keep it complicated ;D
do you get any hybrids?
how about, Roanoke?
Yes we got hybrids and Roanoke bass,,rock bass,,red eye,,,, ;) but it's getting more difficult to tell species,,,,,, ::) now they stocked tiger bass,,,black bass,,,white bass,,white perch,,,,,,,, ;D
I got one rainbow today,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 09, 2020, 01:24:56 AM
Wow Benni,
You are living large with that yacht of a boat.
I know you love to fish. I do too, but when I caught my first shark, everything else was bait to me.
If I didn't have to work like a dog. I would still have a boat.
I don't have time for the glory days of freshwater fishin'.
i catch them on Vacation now. :D
Thank you my friend,,,,,, :D I just got to get out everyday and if I don't catch anything that's ok,,,,, ;) I seen some deer running,,,,,, ;D
I got one rainbow today,,,, ;) I fish on or near the walkway it's not bad,,,,but I hear someone say hey Bennie you catching anything and I'm like I hope not and then I spend more time talking than fishing,,,,,,, ;D
They stocked trout today and I got 1 and marlo got 2 nice ones,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Those ARE nice ones !
Wow!
Nice Brookies Marlo! They are some kinda Char species, so I figured Brook trout. Them's the ones that they might give-up on as too old for brood stock and plant 'em.
Marlo do you ever frown?🙁 Ha!🤗
Dang! That is the average stock sized trout? Ours are fingerling sized (the bass appreciate the morsels) those are meal ready!
Quote from: Gfish on December 19, 2020, 01:29:35 AM
Nice Brookies Marlo! They are some kinda Char species, so I figured Brook trout. Them's the ones that they might give-up on as too old for brood stock and plant 'em.
Marlo do you ever frown?🙁 Ha!🤗
I agree! Those are some nice Brookies. Marlo should be smiling!
There is some distinctive worn fin tips on all fins, indicative of living in a hatchery raceway (fin wear can also occur on the tail and anal fins during natural spawning). And the first fish is missing a pectoral fin (sometimes removed as an indicator of a specific plant or hatchery). Brookies don't normally get that big in the wild out west, those are well-fed. In natural conditions, Brookies are known to over-populate and result in stunted growth, so much so that some waters have a separate Brook trout limit to encourage fishers to catch and keep the smaller Brookies.
Benni was killing it on the Zoom call this morning! Nice trout!
Thanks my friends,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 and marlo 3 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and marlo 4 my dad and Larry fished with us some today,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and clay got skunked,,, :) but there always next time,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,, ;) but it was a little slow,,,, :o but maybe tomorrow will be better,,,, :-\ temperatures,,,biometric pressures,,,cloud coverage,,,cfm's,,,wind speed,,,moon speed,,,know body really knows,,,,,, ;D
I'm blaming "the great conjunction" !!! Real clear sky, here on the island...watching it was pretty neat ! Good thing you are getting fish, Benni....I'm getting skunked, pretty regular!
Just a guess, but I'd put most of the bite on/off thing on a rising/falling barometer. Here-say for me, rather than experience.
Quote from: Crow on December 23, 2020, 01:29:44 AM
"the great conjunction" !!! Real clear sky, here on the island...watching it was pretty neat !
I saw three kings looking for that thing. It couldn't have come at a better time.
-steve
I got 1 and marlo got today,,,,,, ;) it's going to rain tomorrow might move the fish around a little bit,,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni and Marlo getting it done!
Merry Christmas Bennie and Marlo
Kim
Quote from: Brewcrafter on December 24, 2020, 04:21:58 AM
Benni and Marlo getting it done!
Quote from: Sharkb8 on December 24, 2020, 06:58:01 PM
Merry Christmas Bennie and Marlo
Kim
Thanks very much my friends and merry Christmas to all and may all have a merry Christmas,,,,,, ;) did some shopping today got my mom and dad a echo show and a ring door bell you can link them,,,,,, :-\ marlo's trout reel was on it last leg so I got him a pfueger trion and my girlfriend Costa sun glasses and a cobra kia t-shirt she can wear to her self defense class,,, ::) I showed her the death touch and said try that in class,,hehe,,,,,,, :D so I'm done,,,,,,,,, ;D
It was raining today,,, :-\ but the river wasn't flooded and got 3 trout,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,, ;) the only problem with landing this one is I'm 10ft over the river and there's a rail,,,,,,hehe,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Huge one!
-s
Another nice char!!
You guys are "gettin' it done " !!
Quote from: oc1 on December 28, 2020, 03:57:04 AM
Huge one!
-s
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2020, 05:33:21 PM
You guys are "gettin' it done " !!
Thanks my friends,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today but it was slow,,,,,, ;D
nice one...I'd have to grease-release a few tho...
Quote from: thorhammer on December 29, 2020, 01:56:07 AM
nice one...I'd have to grease-release a few tho...
What's going on down there,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,, ;) I might go to lures to bring up some big ones,,,,,, ;D
NOTHING. my live bait boat is in shop getting hydraulic steering, and I'm doing some other minor stuff on the big boat that I've put off. Water is as nasty as it ever gets back in our cove; still six feet high and they haven't moved more than a foot one way or other in three weeks- and rain coming Thurs / Fri. I guess they gotta keep the people on the fixed docks at Gaston happy with their pinkies out, while our water stays high looking like a Yoo-Hoo.
Quote from: thorhammer on December 30, 2020, 12:28:09 AM
NOTHING. my live bait boat is in shop getting hydraulic steering, and I'm doing some other minor stuff on the big boat that I've put off. Water is as nasty as it ever gets back in our cove; still six feet high and they haven't moved more than a foot one way or other in three weeks- and rain coming Thurs / Fri. I guess they gotta keep the people on the fixed docks at Gaston happy with their pinkies out, while our water stays high looking like a Yoo-Hoo.
Yes they salted the roads and all that stuff goes down to you to,,,,,, :( but the water here is clear now,,,,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today got the new bilge pump in,,,,,yah,,,,,,,, ;D
Hey anybody fishing a Torque and a 16/0 can afford cable ties! Do I need to send you some ;D
Spent all day fabbing starboard panel to raise battery switches, and replace the two that got smashed by the batteries. OEM apparently figgered any future owner would we able to get the same low profile, 1000 MCA battries...nope, not within 150 miles.
Quote from: thorhammer on December 31, 2020, 01:41:37 AM
Hey anybody fishing a Torque and a 16/0 can afford cable ties! Do I need to send you some ;D
Spent all day fabbing starboard panel to raise battery switches, and replace the two that got smashed by the batteries. OEM apparently figgered any future owner would we able to get the same low profile, 1000 MCA battries...nope, not within 150 miles.
Check out tractor supply,,,,, ;) got one on sale one year old off the shelf $59
8)
I got 1 trout today and marlo got shunked,,,, :( it's the last day of the year so me and marlo went on a quest to find a bottle dom perignon,,,,,, :o nobody had except Sam's club had it and they closed 2hrs early,,,hehe,,, >:( this year was bad,,,,but that's ok ,,,,,, ;) so I wish everyone luck this new year,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout today,,,,,, :D it was freezing rain,,, :( but when it started pouring down hard it was time to go,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 2 trout today ,,,,,,,, ;D
Right on! Water looks like it cleared up! - john
I got skunked and marlo got 5,,,,,,, :D today was a good day,,,,,,,,, ;D
Right on! Water looks like it is still pretty high? Five fish is a good haul! - john
I got skunked and marlo got 14 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
That Marlo was gettin' it !
Benny, are you goofing-off or something? Hole in your waders maybe? Sitting in the truck with the heater running? There's a definite trend here. :) :)
-s
Quote from: Benni3 on January 08, 2021, 12:18:45 AM
I got skunked and marlo got 14 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
seriously? after 6 or 7, shoulda' slipped something in his coffee & started using his tackle :o
Hehe,,,, ;) I'm glad to see him catch some fish,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today I really like fish'n when there's snow on the ground,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo got 1 today,,,,,,, ;) I know Lego's have gotten funnier but we rather go fishing,,,,,,,, ;D
That was quick... and funny.
-s
Me and marlo skunked today,,,, :) I think it might be the road salt slowing things down,,,,,,,,,, ;D
What types of lures do you use?
Quote from: SteveL on January 11, 2021, 02:32:12 AM
What types of lures do you use?
I haven't thrown a lure in a while it's that difficult to catch a fish,,,,,, :o but I use a number 2 blue fox with a mister twister tail or for the big one's a rapala jsro5 or 7,,,, :) but marlo uses gulp minnows,,,,, ;) Larry a gold number 2 joes fly spinner,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 11, 2021, 05:01:53 AM
Quote from: SteveL on January 11, 2021, 02:32:12 AM
What types of lures do you use?
I haven't thrown a lure in a while it's that difficult to catch a fish,,,,,, :o but I use a number 2 blue fox with a mister twister tail or for the big one's a rapala jsro5 or 7,,,, :) but marlo uses gulp minnows,,,,, ;) Larry a gold number 2 joes fly spinner,,,,,,,, ;D
Do you ever try float and fly or float and worm (small float or strike indicator with 3" or 4" trout or steelhead worm either on a hook or small jighead)? Popeye jigs and marabou jigs can be fished similarly under a small float.
I would think trout magnets or crappie magnets would do well on the river. Trout magnets are small so casting them alone you need a splitshot, or put them under a small float. Troutmagnet.com has videos showing how to rig them and recommenced line sizes.
Float N Fly For Big Winter Bass:
https://youtu.be/baWUImmCBTs
Quote from: SteveL on January 11, 2021, 01:47:14 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on January 11, 2021, 05:01:53 AM
Quote from: SteveL on January 11, 2021, 02:32:12 AM
What types of lures do you use?
I haven't thrown a lure in a while it's that difficult to catch a fish,,,,,, :o but I use a number 2 blue fox with a mister twister tail or for the big one's a rapala jsro5 or 7,,,, :) but marlo uses gulp minnows,,,,, ;) Larry a gold number 2 joes fly spinner,,,,,,,, ;D
Do you ever try float and fly or float and worm (small float or strike indicator with 3" or 4" trout or steelhead worm either on a hook or small jighead)? Popeye jigs and marabou jigs can be fished similarly under a small float.
I would think trout magnets or crappie magnets would do well on the river. Trout magnets are small so casting them alone you need a splitshot, or put them under a small float. Troutmagnet.com has videos showing how to rig them and recommenced line sizes.
Float N Fly For Big Winter Bass:
https://youtu.be/baWUImmCBTs
Ya I fly fish to,,,,,, :D I have experienced with different techniques,,,,,today I went back to pautzke salmon eggs,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,, :D this one had fantastic color,,,,,,, ;D
nice one !
I got skunked today but that's ok,,,,, ;) got shelby gt spin'n glows in put a fly on it just to try it and looks good,,,,,,, :D got a email from the DWR and my yellow perch citation was excepted,,,, :) that makes 11 different species and this tread just hit 300,000,,,,, :o thanks my friend for your support,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Looking forward to the first fish on the new lure! - john
Hey Benni, did you weigh the tree you caught? It looks like a record. :D Dominick
citation river birch i think
Quote from: Dominick on January 13, 2021, 06:30:11 PM
Hey Benni, did you weigh the tree you caught? It looks like a record. :D Dominick
Yes sir,,,,, :D but that tree wasn't in season,,,, ;) so I just turned it lose,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked marlo got 1 barley,,,, :) still we had good time talking about the how everything is crazy now,,,, :-[ but that's ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
Got 3 today,,,,,, ;) but this might be the biggest trout ever,,,,,,, ;D
(http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/anim_wow.gif)
29in long 16.5 around 10.78lb,,,, :o
WOW!!!!!!! - john
holy crap!
:o :o
Wow! That is some trout Benni. Congratulations. Dominick
Thanks my friends,,,,, ;) this was a little more difficult than usual,,,,, :o it was time to put line on and he got me to a couple of raps and my anti- reverse went out and marlo was a 1/4 mile down stream and I was fishing off the bridge,,,but everything worked out,,,,,hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
That's insane!
Great fish Benni - should have used the 20/0 ;D
Thats a big one for sure !! Would they have stocked it at that size or did it live for a few years in the river ??
good work:
Todd
Quote from: Benni3 on January 15, 2021, 02:23:48 AM
.........he got me to a couple of raps and my anti- reverse went out .......
when its the Torque spinning when you needed it !!
Nice slab Benni
Wow Benni congratulations
Kim
Thank you very much my friends it was difficult,,,,,,, ;D
A friend of mine wanted me to bring some fish over to cook and I had some trigger,,,,, ;) and we got some tuna and catfish at the grocery store to grill and smoke,,,,, :D but talking about man caves his garage is like my basement ×3 quadarjets,,holleys,,,edelbrock valve covers,,,tools,, parts everywhere,,,,, :-[ the snap on box it more of a liquor cabinet with a beer keg next to it,,,, :o you got to love it,,,,,,,, ;D
Ques where the mack hood ornament came from,,,? And the tuna was great,, :) best catfish ever and the pecan smoked tigger was over the top,,,,,, ;D
looks like the batmobile!!!!!
And somewhere there is a Mack truck that lost it's hood ornament !
Quote from: Crow on January 17, 2021, 02:24:55 AM
And somewhere there is a Mack truck that lost it's hood ornament !
My dad got it at a antique mall $35 and two of my friends was fighting over it for $120,,,, :o but my dad got this for$18 and I'm not showing anybody this,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Tat's a big fish!
Got 1 char yesterday and you can see in the picture how big his teeth are,,,,, ;D
One char? Com'on, it's been a week and a half. That one looks vicious though... like a piranha.
I've missed you.
-s
give us a few days and you'll be able to post photos again!!!!!
Spin-n-glow from Canada🇨🇦,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout yesterday,,,,,,,, ;D
But the excitement was this boom crash,,,,, :o then the car took off and the jeep he hit chased him down a dead end road
over a curb around the block,,,,,, :-[ so they where right back where they started from and then the car died,,,,,, :D it didn't matter if he got away or not because his front tag was laying in the road ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Thanks Alan,,,,,,, ;D
Benni - You had some excitement today! Hopefully it didn't interfere with the fishing! The Alan Tani wrenches are great but I think that car might need a bit more than that. And I am guessing that is a Sal in the last photo? He made some really pretty handles! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on February 04, 2021, 04:28:16 AM
Benni - You had some excitement today! Hopefully it didn't interfere with the fishing! The Alan Tani wrenches are great but I think that car might need a bit more than that. And I am guessing that is a Sal in the last photo? He made some really pretty handles! - john
Yes I think that car is done,,,,, :D and uncle sal made some of the coolest ones,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo 2 today,,,, :D not bad and it's time for another stocking soon,,,,,, ;D
Thanks Benni, you really keep us entertained, cheers Don.
Nice! Man, I so miss Wintertime trout fishing.
Quote from: Donnyboat on February 05, 2021, 06:02:44 AM
Thanks Benni, you really keep us entertained, cheers Don.
Quote from: Gfish on February 05, 2021, 02:28:49 PM
Nice! Man, I so miss Wintertime trout fishing.
Thanks my friends,,,, :D today was one of those days where nothing got done,,,,, :( my pflueger's needs parts,,,,,so I grabbed 3 penn's off the shelf they all need parts too "but that's ok" I got 2 trout today,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,, :D last month the city replaced a old sign with a new one,,,,, ???,,,,,,, >:( so I professionally vandalized it,,,,, :o it was cold and each letter had to be put on one at a time,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 rainbows 1 chub today,,,,, ;) I hate throwing bait back like that,,,,,,,,, ;D
After trying Zeke's,,,, ??? Doesn't stick good to the hook and doesn't have any smell to it,,,, :-[ but that's ok the dr. Juice after using it for a couple of months it does work good,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today with the river flooded,,,,,, ;) and found something really cool at a antique mall,,,now I could be captain Arab,,,,,,,,, ;D
And marlo got "fisherman of the mouth on the yellow perch species" today from the game department,,,,,, ;D
congratulations!!!!
You guys are great fishermen and the game department really has their act together. That looks like a Calcutta cane butt section with adornments. I'd like to know more. And, that looks like a Chagoi koi reverting to the wild-type carp.
Those yellow perch are good eating. Benni3 does that house in the background in the pic with sucker get flooded much ?
Whoa! Angler of the Month - That's really cool!- john
Quote from: oc1 on February 13, 2021, 04:58:59 AM
You guys are great fishermen and the game department really has their act together. That looks like a Calcutta cane butt section with adornments. I'd like to know more. And, that looks like a Chagoi koi reverting to the wild-type carp.
It's a telescope I got today for $30 and looks very old,,,,, ;) but works great,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 13, 2021, 05:14:44 AM
Those yellow perch are good eating. Benni3 does that house in the background in the pic with sucker get flooded much ?
Sometimes,,,,,,,🐥 but all the duck poop in the yard is a good reason not want to live there either,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 13, 2021, 05:14:44 AM
...Benni3 does that house in the background in the pic with sucker get flooded much ?
Quote from: oc1 on February 13, 2021, 04:58:59 AM
...that looks like a Chagoi koi reverting to the wild-type carp.
as I understand, they revert over generations... the opposite of domestication:
naturals get euthanized in captivity & decoratives get eaten before maturity, in the wild
photo too fuzzy & me too lazy, to figure it out, BUT:
- definitely not a carp (wrong dorsal), or common White Sucker (scales too big)
- might be a weird Redhorse sucker:
https://www.roughfish.com/redhorses - most likely, an impressive Fallfish or River Chub:
https://www.roughfish.com/fallfish
https://www.roughfish.com/river-chub
...not that anybody cares -- I just wanted to be on Page 200 ;D
Quote from: philaroman on February 13, 2021, 06:26:33 AM
photo too fuzzy & me too lazy, to figure it out, BUT: - definitely not a carp (wrong dorsal),
Oops, my bad. Sorry.
Is there a number scratched into the brass near the end of that telescope?
-steve[/list]
It's a chub.
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on February 13, 2021, 11:43:43 AM
It's a chub.
What we call chubs here are not suckers like the redhorse. They all make great bait
Squalius cephalus is a European species of freshwater fish in the carp family Cyprinidae. It frequents both slow and moderate rivers, as well as canals and still waters of various kinds. This species is referred to as the common chub, European chub, or simply chub.
I remeber a great recipe for cooking chub:
Heat your oven to max.
Tie the chub to a brick.
Place brick + chub in the middle of the oven.
Roast for 5 hrs. until crisp.
Remove and rest for 15 mins.
Discard the chub.
Eat the brick.
200 pages. Congratulations!!!!
200 pages. Benni you are the champ. This makes you the most popular member on the site. Dominick
Quote from: Benni3 on February 13, 2021, 05:36:33 AM
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 13, 2021, 05:14:44 AM
Those yellow perch are good eating. Benni3 does that house in the background in the pic with sucker get flooded much ?
Sometimes,,,,,,,🐥 but all the duck poop in the yard is a good reason not want to live there either,,,,, ;D
Duck poop means dinner is just outside the door... Jef
Great fishing Bennie, your world famous, know one catches fish as often as you & Marlo, cheers Don.
Thanks very much my friends for your support,,,,,, ;) it gives me a extra push to hit the water and that's when you catch a fish you don't expect,,,,,,,, ;D
Way to go Benne! Tough to catch fish sitting on the couch, unless you have an Ice Castle, that is. ;D
Quote from: mo65 on February 14, 2021, 12:25:12 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 13, 2021, 05:42:17 PM
200 pages. Congratulations!!!!
Way to go Benni! 8)
Thanks mo,,,,,, :D I bet it's cold up there,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Midway Tommy
Way to go Benne! Tough to catch fish sitting on the couch, unless you have an Ice Castle, that is. ;D
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Wild tiger not anymore but she would love that place so she can go fishing with me,,,,,, ;D
Bennie - go git em!
Benni my son & I were going to hit to power plant for some walleye .... Been below 10 degrees here for more than 2 weeks
Benni my son & I were going to hit to power plant for some walleye .... Been below 10 degrees here for more than 2 weeks
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Yes I would rather go fishing then work for that company,,,,, ;) you know there not right,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, 20 below temps expected tomorrow... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 16, 2021, 01:20:01 AM
Benni, 20 below temps expected tomorrow... Jeff
Here the river is flooded and the cove nothing is biting this time of year,,,, ??? "But that's ok" I got some stickers in the mail today and it gave me something to do,,,, :D the penn sticker was disappointing 2in for$12 and new stickers for my new trash can,,,,heha,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 trout today at tinker creek,,,,, ;) the weather broke and the sun came out,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
You never told us about that area before. Picturesque for sure.
Quote from: oc1 on February 20, 2021, 06:02:49 AM
You never told us about that area before. Picturesque for sure.
Well most the time it looks like vettinam in 68 but everybody got a fishing rod in there hand,,,,, ;) but water was up and it was cold as Texas out that day,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,,,, ;) on the 10ft Suzuki,,,,now they got a 9.6 ultra light Suzuki but I don't know why ,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
On the 10'? Nice fish! - john
Those are nice fish form any water... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 23, 2021, 03:03:25 AM
Those are nice fish form any water... Jeff
Thanks man,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Dang another nice one ! ... Jeff
Wow
Good fishing
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 24, 2021, 02:16:00 AM
Dang another nice one ! ... Jeff
Quote from: Gobi King on February 24, 2021, 10:55:07 PM
Wow
Good fishing
Thanks my friends,,,,,,, ;D
I got 14 today,,,,, ;) 3 nice ones ,,,,,,, :D yes they stocked,,,,,,,,, ;D
Those are some nice ones!
Benni if most those fish are going to die from hot water why don t you keep some of them ? Or can you ?
WOW some good size fish there Benni !
Kim
Way to go !!
Quote from: Swami805 on February 25, 2021, 02:47:55 AM
Those are some nice ones!
Quote from: Rivverrat on February 25, 2021, 03:42:07 AM
Benni if most those fish are going to die from hot water why don t you keep some of them ? Or can you ?
Quote from: Sharkb8 on February 25, 2021, 06:55:37 AM
WOW some good size fish there Benni !
Kim
Quote from: Crow on February 25, 2021, 11:07:27 PM
Way to go !!
Thanks my friends,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 7 and marlo got 10 today,,,,,, ;D
Looks like you and Marlo had great weather and good numbers, and it looks like the river is starting to drop back down? - john
You and Marlo are decimating the fish population. Take a day off. Give the fish a break. Dominick
I see Marlo is back to "outfishing" you!! ;D
Quote from: Brewcrafter on February 26, 2021, 05:09:39 AM
Looks like you and Marlo had great weather and good numbers, and it looks like the river is starting to drop back down? - john
Quote from: Dominick on February 27, 2021, 12:00:26 AM
You and Marlo are decimating the fish population. Take a day off. Give the fish a break. Dominick
Quote from: Crow on February 27, 2021, 12:04:44 AM
I see Marlo is back to "outfishing" you!! ;D
Thanks my friends were having fun,,,,,,, ;D
I got 8 today,,,, ;) in the freezing rain,,,,,,, ;D
I got 9 and marlo got 1 after work today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 7 and marlo got 11 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 8 and clay got 3,,,,,,, ;D
Ya know Benni, you must be one hell of a guy for them to still like you after you keep embarrassing them like that!
Quote from: MarkT on March 06, 2021, 04:26:47 AM
Ya know Benni, you must be one hell of a guy for them to still like you after you keep embarrassing them like that!
Not Really... He just keeps their bellies full of liquor... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on March 07, 2021, 01:21:47 AM
Quote from: MarkT on March 06, 2021, 04:26:47 AM
Ya know Benni, you must be one hell of a guy for them to still like you after you keep embarrassing them like that!
Not Really... He just keeps their bellies full of liquor... Jeff
Thanks my friends,,, ;) and I do have the best of friends,,,, ;D
I got 12 and marlo 6 today,,,,, ;) but the dr Seuss issue now I don't know what I can call the trout,,,, :o if you have any ideas let me know,,,,,,,,, ;D
You can call a fish a trout but old ladies no.
Kim
Yeah, avoid mentioning your "trouser-trout".
I like ONE thing about NOT being a young person now: Was a kid and raised-up before all this PC policing stuff started. It had a subtle start when I was around 20 and has gotten way out-of-hand.
Nowadays, there's always gonna be "someplace" to step into it...
Quote from: Gfish on March 07, 2021, 05:44:34 PM
....Nowadays, there's always gonna be "someplace" to step into it...
Yes! My days fighting, argueing are behind.
I'll give an explanation then walk away.
By the time the pipe is placed on the breaker bar & things get stupid tight... With people feeling the effects... Causing / bringing a response... It will be far to late.
Americans have been lazy & far to complacent for far to long. This scenario here now has played out before in many other places.
The piper is playing & has been standing at our door... The camel's nose is poking inside, beneath our tent...
With far to many seeming to realize or care... Jeff
I got 8 small trout today,,,,,, ;D
You Go Benni!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 10, 2021, 01:04:48 AM
You Go Benni!
It's great to see you back,,,,,, :D you know quint went on one to many fishing trips,,,,,,,,,, ;D
No pictures today,,,, ;) but me and clay went fishing and at the end of the day I got a bite,,,,,, :) but it was clay getting his spinner unwrapped from my line,,,,,, :o he was yelling,,,,, >:( oh poop he couldn't get the hook out,,,,, :-\ so I call a emergency care 1mile up the road and ask can you get a hook out of my friend,,,,, :-[ and they said I dont know,,,maybe,,,,,, ??? Do you have a clown that does balloon sculptures or maybe a doctor up there,,,, :'( oh no we got a doctor,,,,so about 30min later he had the hook out and we where drinking margaritas,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Does Clay count as a new catch for State Angler of the Month points? Glad they got everything fixed up! - john
Citation Clay! thats funny right thar.
So did the clown or a doctor get the hook out? :) Dominick
Thank my friends,,,,, ;)
Quote from: Dominick on March 11, 2021, 07:55:24 PM
So did the clown or a doctor get the hook out? :) Dominick
Maybe it was the magician,,, :o because he made it disappear and clay was fishing today,,,,, ;D
West wanted to crappie fish at the lake today,,,,, :D but all we got was sunny's,,,,,, :-\ I did get one trout at the river,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and dewayne got 7 trout today,,,,,, ;D
Virginia trout? Looking good.
I got two today and 1 smallmouth it was ruff,,,, :( weekend warriors trying to cast over me and giving me a dirty look when I was fishing in the spot where they wanted,,,,,, >:( the funny looks when I'm throwing 3to5in minnows,,,,but that's ok I got 4 skinned by something,,,, ;) so it wasn't do bad,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today after planting grass seeds,,,,,,,, ;D
dang, those are bigger than some of the chinooks I caught.
Quote from: Gobi King on March 16, 2021, 03:20:01 PM
dang, those are bigger than some of the chinooks I caught.
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;) they still owe us a stocking this month,,,,,,,,, ;D
Not much fishing the last two days,,,,,, >:( 4 truck beds of top soil,,,,, :) and they ran out,,,, 50 40lb bags of top soil so that hurt my back,,,,,, :( 2lb bermuda seeds,,1lb creeping bentgrass seeds,,from the ranch seed out of Florida and 1lb Scott's sun&shade mix that's probably crabgrass from lowe's,,,,,, :D just to level out my yard and make a big litter box for my pet tiger,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
The Boat House. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 18, 2021, 11:27:07 PM
The Boat House. ;D
I think one cat that comes around is peeing in it,,,,,,, >:(
I got 4 and marlo 1 today we both missed the big one,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,,, ;D
Nice!!!!! Solo or did Marlo get in some water time? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on March 20, 2021, 02:36:34 AM
Nice!!!!! Solo or did Marlo get in some water time? - john
He had to work over time,,,,,, :(
Me and wes maid a quick trip to the lake,,,, ;) clean up and got back,,,,,,, ;D
Then me and marlo hit the river I got skunked and marlo got 1 today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today it was a little difficult,,, ;) and this 1 was a little different,,,,, :D but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
I remember catching a rainbow trout planter in my teens. The fish looked odd, as yours does.
The trout had a large head, stocky body, but was only about 8 inches long when it should have been about 12 inches based upon the size of the head. When I cleaned the fish, I found the reason. About 10-15 vertebrae in the stomach area were somehow naturally fused together. The corresponding attached ribs radiated out from the fused vertebrae. Other than the vertebrae and ribs, the fish and its internal organs appeared and acted normally.
Humped back trout. ;D Dominick
The hatchery is a nice place for a fish to live. They get 24/7 care and attention. Under those conditions, fish can live with some defects that would result in starvation or predation in the wild. Birth defects are a lot more common in fish than people because they produce so many eggs.
Sup Benni,
I'm almost ready for another trip up north for some trout fishing.
I've been gathering a few lures here and there.
John! Where you been hiding brother??? Good to see you - show us some Chill vittles :)
Yeah, lota hatchery fish with Lordosis & Scoliosis. Never thought a that survival thing, Steve. Makes sense. Chile!, good to hear from you. How'ed your Wife's book do? Man that's alota good quality lures, you get some kinda deal?
Quote from: ChileRelleno on March 24, 2021, 06:52:58 PM
Sup Benni,
I'm almost ready for another trip up north for some trout fishing.
I've been gathering a few lures here and there.
It's great to see you my friend,,,,, :D that is some nice trout grear,,,,,, ;) I wish we could of meet up last time you were on 81 I could put you on some hybrids,,,but there gone,,,, :( ok but on trout get some "dr juice" to kick the flavor on gulp nightcrawlers or hellgarmites,,,it just works and well spin n glows the smallest size it's a Canadian trick but that works ,,,,,, :)
there guns upthere,,,they can only use is flint rifles ,,,but that's ok,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout and marlo got 1 today ,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 marlo 5 and he got the big one best this year,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 marlo got 1 it was difficult,,,,, ;) but time to clear his mind,,,, :D he needs to get a new car and I'm just trying to push him in the right way,,,,,,, ;D
Push him toward a Tesla. :-* Dominick
Quote from: thorhammer on March 24, 2021, 08:09:17 PM
John! Where you been hiding brother??? Good to see you - show us some Chill vittles :)
Working my arse off, saving for vacation and trying to see this covid crap through to the end.
Quote from: Gfish on March 24, 2021, 10:03:20 PM
Chile!, good to hear from you. How'ed your Wife's book do? Man that's alota good quality lures, you get some kinda deal?
She's happy with her progression in writing. Just had a novella released. Wish she could reach a larger audience and make something like a NYT best sellers list.
No deal on the lures, just spending some of the stimulus crap.
It's about what I went through on my last trout trip, rocks, roots, low branches and fish jewelry.
Quote from: Benni3 on March 25, 2021, 03:41:35 AM
It's great to see you my friend,,,,, :D that is some nice trout grear,,,,,, ;) I wish we could of meet up last time you were on 81 I could put you on some hybrids,,,but there gone,,,, :( ok but on trout get some "dr juice" to kick the flavor on gulp nightcrawlers or hellgarmites,,,it just works and well spin n glows the smallest size it's a Canadian trick but that works ,,,,,, :)
there guns upthere,,,they can only use is flint rifles ,,,but that's ok,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Gotta have toys to play the game with.
Dr. juice? I'll have to check it out.
Quote from: ChileRelleno on March 28, 2021, 04:45:45 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 25, 2021, 03:41:35 AM
It's great to see you my friend,,,,, :D that is some nice trout grear,,,,,, ;) I wish we could of meet up last time you were on 81 I could put you on some hybrids,,,but there gone,,,, :( ok but on trout get some "dr juice" to kick the flavor on gulp nightcrawlers or hellgarmites,,,it just works and well spin n glows the smallest size it's a Canadian trick but that works ,,,,,, :)
there guns upthere,,,they can only use is flint rifles ,,,but that's ok,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Gotta have toys to play the game with.
Dr. juice? I'll have to check it out.
I think it helps,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today the river is up so a 4oz weight helps,,,,,, ;) and it lives the grass just broke throw,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 marlo 5 today,,,,,, ;) just having a good time,,,, :D it well rain tomorrow,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,, ;) with the water up it's nice using the torque 5 and not having any problems it's a fantastic reel after getting it set up right,,,,,, :D and it I hook a yellowfin I can do that too,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: ChileRelleno on March 28, 2021, 04:45:45 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on March 25, 2021, 03:41:35 AM
It's great to see you my friend,,,,, :D that is some nice trout grear,,,,,, ;) I wish we could of meet up last time you were on 81 I could put you on some hybrids,,,but there gone,,,, :( ok but on trout get some "dr juice" to kick the flavor on gulp nightcrawlers or hellgarmites,,,it just works and well spin n glows the smallest size it's a Canadian trick but that works ,,,,,, :)
there guns upthere,,,they can only use is flint rifles ,,,but that's ok,,,hehe,,,,,, ;D
Gotta have toys to play the game with.
Dr. juice? I'll have to check it out.
If you don't go down 81 and see me I'm gonna get peepeed,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 8,,,,marlo 3,,,,clay 1trout and 1 smallmouth but a tank,,,,, ;) and I gave the rod to a little guy so he could get one,,,,today was a good day,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today and marlo got 3,,,,,,,, ;D
This raccoon swam across the river over to me and showed me her little one,,,,,,,,, ;D
In the last picture looks like shes giving you stink eye
Cool!, you think a 'coon raised from a pup(kitten?) would make a good pet?
Quote from: Benni3 on April 02, 2021, 01:16:56 AM
I got 4 today,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, I hope you are using the penn torque with the drag lose, one of those fish might drag you to the bottom of the lake if you use 50# of drag
Quote from: Gfish on April 09, 2021, 03:16:47 PM
Cool!, you think a 'coon raised from a pup(kitten?) would make a good pet?
We have an expression, in these parts...."Crazy as a pet 'coon", so , if that has any merit, at all...I don't want a pet coon !
Quote from: Gfish on April 09, 2021, 03:16:47 PM
Cool!, you think a 'coon raised from a pup(kitten?) would make a good pet?
It's been tried a million times and never, ever works. The older they get the meaner they get.
I'm with Steve on this one. In my younger days we used to sneak in to fish a private lake (for you SoCal folks, once upon a time most of Lake Gregory was fenced and private). Got into a "tug of war" with a giant coon that had the fish end of my stringer and was dragging it into the woods. I am probably one of a select few on the forum that has brought home the remains of a "sharked" yellowtail and a "cooned" channel cat...- john
I got 1 marlo 3 before it started pouring down today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 chub and 1 trout today,,,,,,, ;D
how big are those chubs? are there smaller ones in good numbers? EXCELLENT BAIT!!!
might be worth tossing out a rig w/ many smaller hooks & put that pro-bucket to full use
7" chub got me a 24" bow... almost midnight, too -- thought it was a Striper, 'til I got it in
I got 27 marlo 7,,,,,, :D marlo haven't really gotten a big um in over a year but today he did,,,,,,,,, ;D
Ya today was a good day,,,,,,,, ;)
Wow!! Nice one Marlo. 27 today Bennie? You were on fire!!
Nice! Those are some slugs there!!!!!! - john
Congratulations Marlo nice fish
Kim
Yes love it nice work Marlo, n thanks for the pics. cheers Don.
Thank my friends,,,,, :D I got 8 marlo 8 and clay 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 7 today 1 nice one,,,,, :D marlo got 4,,,, ;) don't know how many Larry got,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 trout 1 smallmouth and marlo got 5 trout today,,,,, ;D
Your Killin it Benni, Congrat's....
Any day out fishing, is a great day, especially if you land a few...
Col
Quote from: milne on April 18, 2021, 07:57:11 AM
Your Killin it Benni, Congrat's....
Any day out fishing, is a great day, especially if you land a few...
Col
Thank you my friend,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got one today,,,,,,, :D me and Larry kicked back and relaxed with the line in the water,,,,, ;) because after getting one on the spin-n-glo I know todd wasn't going to shot me with his new bb-gun with the Leopold scope on it,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 on the spin-n-glo,,,,,, ;) and I got a sticker in the mail today from ebay so I turned this pump house into a outhouse,,,,,, :D I like to see them figure that 1 out,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today on the fly after a light buff and wax on the big blue tank,,,,, ;D
Benny have you tried not going to the river to fish and see what happens?
maybe one day or two?
pretty sure the fish will miss you and will walk to your door and see if you are sick or something
;D ;D ;D ;D
seriously,
if you go every day, just pick up your house and move it to the River
think of all the gas money you'll save ;D
so the spin-n-glows work, nice fishing bennie
Hey now, are these Canadian Spin N Glows or Michigan Spin N Glows? Maybe Virginia trout can tell the difference? ;D Honestly sometimes I think Benni could throw a tuna cedar plug on the river and score big! Also, I totally don't buy into the picture of his shiny pickup truck - he already talked on the weekly Zoom Call about how people track him to see where the fish are biting so I'm thinking that maybe isn't his truck and he is just trying to fool everyone... - john
Thanks my friends,,,,,, ;D
Well my luck changed today,,,,,,,, ;) got a plumber to start putting in all copper pipes in at a great price,,,, :D got some fantastic flys and box from a member here,,,,thank you my friend,,,,, :D and got 5lbs of maya blackjack bermuda grass seeds in the mail for the yard,,,,,,but that's not all,,,,,,,, :o
Me and marlo hit the river I got 2 and marlo got 2,,,,,,,,, ;D
That's a chunker! And love the scale! - john
My friend- I've had some bumps in the road the last little bit, but I love coming on here and seeing your plans come together and pics of those slobs you are catching!
Quote from: Brewcrafter on April 27, 2021, 04:01:15 AM
That's a chunker! And love the scale! - john
Thanks man,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on April 27, 2021, 12:49:20 PM
My friend- I've had some bumps in the road the last little bit, but I love coming on here and seeing your plans come together and pics of those slobs you are catching!
There are bumps in the road sometimes,,,,,, :'( I just try to stay busy,,,,, :-\ today put 5lbs of burmuda seed and some Dutch white clover down it took all day,,,,,,,, ;)
Better buy a goat, Benni! Mowing all that grass will cut into your fishin' time !
did you scratch in the Bermuda? I have to do the same...planning to use my plugger then sow the crap out of it. Maples and birch are getting too big and i think the shade is killing it, plus they drain some water. Limbing up hard first and studying how much light I can get back in, before i have to take down the birch and re-sod. ANYTHING to do with house has gone absolutely crazy prize-wise, IF you can get it.
Nice red, light spinning tackle back in the mangroves
Nice drum !!
Quote from: thorhammer on April 28, 2021, 12:57:20 PM
did you scratch in the Bermuda? I have to do the same...planning to use my plugger then sow the crap out of it. Maples and birch are getting too big and i think the shade is killing it, plus they drain some water. Limbing up hard first and studying how much light I can get back in, before i have to take down the birch and re-sod. ANYTHING to do with house has gone absolutely crazy prize-wise, IF you can get it.
Yes,,then a little potting soil and sand,,,,, ;) I'm cutting some corners it's a little cold here for burmuda,,,, :-\ so a little creeping bentgrass and Dutch white clover,,,,,,, :o it's called the lazy man's yard,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Cuttyhunker on April 28, 2021, 08:22:31 PM
Nice red, light spinning tackle back in the mangroves
That's where I would like to be,,,,,,, :D I don't know where you're at in the free state,,,, ;) but I like fort pierce and sturt,,,,,,, ;D
Benni
Crystal River docks, but headed out to The Glorious Peoples Democratic Republic of Massachusetts in a few weeks.
Quote from: Cuttyhunker on April 29, 2021, 07:00:21 PM
Benni
Crystal River docks, but headed out to The Glorious Peoples Democratic Republic of Massachusetts in a few weeks.
Good luck my friend,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and marlo 1 today,,,,,,, :D after the plumber got done,,,,,,,,ya all finished,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Cuttyhunker on April 29, 2021, 07:00:21 PM
Benni
Crystal River docks, but headed out to The Glorious Peoples Democratic Republic of Massachusetts in a few weeks.
Tight lines, pics or it never happened ;D
Been doing some gardening with research and development in agriculture maybe I can stop word hunger and global warming,,,,, ;),,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 trout and marlo got 1 red eye today,,,,,, :D and the city has so many stupid signs everywhere I had to order some special stickers for this one,,,,the city workers will be like yay,,,,,,,,,, ;D
do they have "SIGN AHEAD" signs, yet
better yet, "GENDER-INCENSITIVE SIGN, AHEAD"
shouldn't it be a PERSON HOLE
A who-man-being hole, ha haa, cheers Don.
Thanks my friends,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and marlo 1 today,,,,,, ;D
Nice one Benni! Looking a little dark in that photo, that's another thing that is a little different out here in Cali - the majority of places, especially freshwater, you have to stop fishing at a certain point after sundown. Fishing for trout in the dark don't happen too many places that I know of. Great to see you and Marlo getting 'em! - john
Nice! "They only come out at night", the big'uns, that is...
Thanks my friends,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 marlo 14,,,,,,, ;) they stocked today but I was so busy fixing my truck a few days ago some young kid hit the front bumper put a little dent in it,,,,, :-\ but that ok,,,,took the bull bar down to the machine shop had them weld some braces on for the fog lights and rolled some thick aluminum and cut a stainless bar for the skid plate,,,,,,,,, ;) because people like to run into it with there tag brackets,,,, >:( so I had to 3m panel bond that on then clear coat the fog lights and black plastic on the front because it was faded,,,,,, :-[ had to straighten the bumper bracket and put everything back together,,,,,, :'( stop what I'm doing and change my girlfriends oil in her car,,,,,, :D then wire up the lights,,,,,,, ;D
Before,,,, ;) during,,,, >:( after,,,,,, :o night,,,,,,, 8)
knowing california, that probably wouldn't be legal..... ;D
I remember that movie..
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I'm guessing Benni was either hanging out at the local airport and "salvaged" some aircraft landing lights OR the local Southern Pacific train yard is wondering what happened to the lights off their locomotives... :D That is COOL. - john
Play the 5 notes - Benni is coming in to land ;D
no gun, no license, HUNT IS ON
Noodling for venison... pre-tenderized
Oh, Dude! That's my early AM commute-approach or right behind me-nightmare.
Quote from: Benni3 on May 07, 2021, 02:32:40 AM
Before,,,, ;) during,,,, >:( after,,,,,, :o night,,,,,,, 8)
I knew you weren't from this world Benny, nobody can fish 7 days a week !!
;D ;D
I dont think anyone fishes more than Bennie Marlo, ay. cheers Don.
The post you guys did made my day,,,,,,, :D are they legal,,,,,,,, :-\ gray area,,,,,,, ;) but I did put plugs in behind the bumper so there legal if there inoperable,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Fishing today was slow for me and marlo,,,,,, ;) but that's ok my dad got some fishing gear for $10 and this was in a bag,,,,,, :o. ?Guess? What kind for 10 points,,,,,,,,, ;D
Japanese... 2 fly, 1 spin/fly... can't tell if complete
the brand might be Chiavetta Pomodori ;D
Quote from: philaroman on May 08, 2021, 04:03:22 AM
Japanese... 2 fly, 1 spin/fly... can't tell if complete
the brand might be Chiavetta Pomodori ;D
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, ;D
I came down earlier just to watch dewayne fly fish and he was racking them up and then me and marlo hit the river catching fish one after another till it was time to leave,,,,,,, ;) but not the big ones but that's ok,,,, :-\ on the zoom meeting tonight my phone died sorry about that,,,,,,,, ;D
Great photo! Marlo looks like he's bouncing an albacore over the rail with a jackpole on that one! Great to see you guys hitting fish!
That is a good photo of that fish, as it is moving through the air, cheers Don.
Thanks my friends I have never been a professional photographer,,,,,, 8) but maybe my next job,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 and marlo 6,,,,, :D before marlo got off work I spent 3hrs trying for this big one,,,, :-\ but he was already spoken before I got there,,,,,,, :-[ I got my bait 4in in front of his nose for 45mins about 3 times,,no luck,,,but that's ok,,,,,,, ::) if I wanted it to be that easy I would just go back to playing golf,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
good to see that Marlo is teaching the trouts how to fly.
Quote from: steelfish on May 10, 2021, 04:31:45 PM
good to see that Marlo is teaching the trouts how to fly.
Big jump for a trout,,,,,,, ;D
I got 9 marlo 5 and 1toad today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1hybird and marlo 1and1 cat today at the cove,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1hybird and marlo 1 cat today at the cove,,,,,, ;D
It must be spring.
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Quote from: oc1 on May 14, 2021, 06:47:01 AM
It must be spring.
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Yes my friend ,,,,,,,, ;) water temp is 66 time for the hybrids at the cove,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 smallmouth marlo 4trout and dewayne got the big one 7.5lb rainbow,,,,,,,,,, :o
That's a nice trout ! :o
I got 1 smallmouth and 1 trout,,,,,,, ;D
Good Fishing!
What is the water temp?
Quote from: Gobi King on May 17, 2021, 02:10:36 PM
Good Fishing!
What is the water temp?
66 at the cove,,,,, ;D
I'm going fishing with my dad tomorrow at claytor lake he says that there is a big musky he wants me to try for,,,,,,,,, :D but he hasn't hooked it in ten years or so,,,,,,, :-\ but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;) it took some time today to get a red house sucker fo bate,,,,it's in a 120 quart igloo cooler now,,,,not sure what size hook I'm going to use yet,,,,but I'm sure I got something to put on the 9/0,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
So, how big is this thing? The musky I mean.
Quote from: oc1 on May 19, 2021, 06:25:54 AM
So, how big is this thing? The musky I mean.
My dad said it's 100lbs,,,,,,, :o so divided by 2= 50lbs,,,,still a big fish,,hehe,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Had one good bite,,,, :o but he didn't take it,,,, :( just skinned it up a little bit,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 9 and dewayne fished all day and got so many he couldn't count,,,,,,, :D today was a good day,,,,,,, ;D
I have been working really hard on my girlfriends car for her birthday,,,,,,, ;) I'm turning her rental car she bought from enterprise into a rally car,,,,,,, :o I got some 17in konig wheels and but bf Goodrich racing tires on,,,,, :D had a light bar made out of thick scrap steel and put 4 hella black magic lights on and one tow hook eye,,,,,ya it's kind of funny watching my girlfriend drive off to work,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, no time to fish, but what ya doing in a few hours?
Got time for a Meet-n-Greet photo op?
Quote from: ChileRelleno on May 23, 2021, 12:03:55 PM
Benni, no time to fish, but what ya doing in a few hours?
Got time for a Meet-n-Greet photo op?
Give me a call,,,,,,,, ;D
Dang, we'd already sailed by by the time ya responded.
But that's my fault for not thinking about it till the last minute.
Try again on the way back.
Quote from: ChileRelleno on May 24, 2021, 02:28:25 AM
Dang, we'd already sailed by by the time ya responded.
But that's my fault for not thinking about it till the last minute.
Try again on the way back.
Hope you have a great trip,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 on the fly and 2 on the spinner today,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and wes got 2 red eye bass,,,,,,, ;D
You were out in the boat today Nice score! - john
Quote from: Benni3 on May 23, 2021, 05:28:26 AM
and put 4 hella black magic lights on and one tow hook eye,,,,,ya it's kind of funny watching my girlfriend drive off to work,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
compa Benni, you have something about putting tons on Lights on cars, isnt it?
are you scare of the dark or something?
Good fishin' Benni. 8)
Thanks my friends,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 smallmouth today,,,,,,, :D last week was difficult 4 trips to the lake and the fish just wasn't biting,,,,, >:( but that's ok that's what makes a good day fishing great,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 little hybrid today,,,,,,, :-\
I got 3 last night,,,,,,,, ;D
Fish Fry !!! I've never tried catfish.
Cheers:
Todd
Quote from: Hardy Boy on June 02, 2021, 06:17:27 PM
Fish Fry !!! I've never tried catfish.
Cheers:
Todd
If cook right it's great,,,, ;) if not it a fishy situation,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 last night,,,,,,, ;D
Perfect eating size !!
Quote from: Crow on June 03, 2021, 08:28:53 PM
Perfect eating size !!
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
The cove was closed this week for the ironman run,,,,,, :-\ got my girlfriends car all most rally race read all I need is a roll cage and a 5 point seat belt,,,,,hehe,, :D but smaller tires on the truck for summer and a new alternator on my dad's truck today,,,,, :) it's time to go fishing,,,,,,,, ;D
Ha! Benni did you take the lights off the truck and put them on the girlfriends car? That definitely looks like you are ready to go for a rally somewhere! - And those catfish look like good eating! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on June 09, 2021, 04:51:20 AM
Ha! Benni did you take the lights off the truck and put them on the girlfriends car? That definitely looks like you are ready to go for a rally somewhere! - And those catfish look like good eating! - john
No didn't take the lights off the truck,,,, ;) but I can put farm use tags on her car now,,,,,,
Mowed the grass today except for one patch,,,, :-\ it's a natural reserve area now,,,,,, :D then me and marlo hit the cove and I got one hybrid,,,,,,,,,, ;D
You should do a montage of hybrid photos by date. I swear, you can watch them growing. Nice one.
Quote from: oc1 on June 11, 2021, 05:15:39 AM
You should do a montage of hybrid photos by date. I swear, you can watch them growing. Nice one.
Hybrids are to my way of thinking a fun game fish. Dont care to eat them ... Jeff
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 11, 2021, 04:05:28 PM
Dont care to eat them ... Jeff
That's why you have to coat the fillets with a thick layer of mayonnaise and parmesan cheese before broiling.
Skunked 3 day in a row at the cove,,,,, :( but that's ok hit the river today and I got 2 smallmouth and marlo 3 trout 1 nice one,,,,,,,, ;D
Marlo got 1 at the end of the day,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on June 11, 2021, 08:20:04 PM
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 11, 2021, 04:05:28 PM
Dont care to eat them ... Jeff
That's why you have to coat the fillets with a thick layer of mayonnaise and parmesan cheese before broiling.
Steve, I can't say that I've tried that. I've heard of people doing it. But have yet to ever try it my self
I got 2 channels 1 fathead 1 smallmouth 1 turtle and I think a muskie nailed a lure and cut me off,,,,,, :-\ wes got skunked but it was a nice day at the lake ,,,,,,,,, ;D
Then me and marlo hit the cove,,,,,,, ;) I got 1 smallmouth and marlo got skunked,,,,, :-\ but that's ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
So, now you go fishing twice in each day. Sounds reasonable.
Quote from: oc1 on June 20, 2021, 05:58:47 AM
So, now you go fishing twice in each day. Sounds reasonable.
In an ulterior universe. Within which Benny resides ;D
Quote from: Rivverrat on June 22, 2021, 01:50:30 AM
Quote from: oc1 on June 20, 2021, 05:58:47 AM
So, now you go fishing twice in each day. Sounds reasonable.
In an ulterior universe. Within which Benny resides ;D
I'm probably playing golf,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat at the lake and 3 smallmouths at the river,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid and marlo 2 today,,,,,,,, ;D
Fish, work on girlfriends car, fish...
Sounds like the life Bennie.
The Man
Quote from: Ron Jones on June 24, 2021, 03:50:42 PM
Fish, work on girlfriends car, fish...
Sounds like the life Bennie.
The Man
Thanks man,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and marlo 1 hybrid and 1 sunny,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 9 hybrids 1 largemouth and marlo 5 hybrids,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 ,,,,,,, :) marlo had chores to do today,,,,,, ;D
when you're hot, you're hot.
Quote from: oc1 on June 28, 2021, 04:57:09 AM
when you're hot, you're hot.
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, :D what have you been doing,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid and marlo 2hybirds 2 largemouth's,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on June 29, 2021, 04:16:57 AM
Quote from: oc1 on June 28, 2021, 04:57:09 AM
when you're hot, you're hot.
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, :D what have you been doing,,,,,,,, ;D
A lot of fishing but very little catching.
Quote from: oc1 on June 29, 2021, 07:41:10 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on June 29, 2021, 04:16:57 AM
Quote from: oc1 on June 28, 2021, 04:57:09 AM
when you're hot, you're hot.
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, :D what have you been doing,,,,,,,, ;D
A lot of fishing but very little catching.
Sometimes it gets slow,,,,, :( but that's when catching one makes your day,,,, ;) good luck on your next trip,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small cat today,,,, :) i was the only person at the cove except the two guys working there,,,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today,,,,, >:( got my kosher-20 vaccine,,,, ;) i survived the first wave without anything,,,,,,, :o but now it was time i ?,,,,,,,i hope it doesn't kill me overtime,,,,,,, :-\ but that's ok,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
4th of July is a special day i go fishing,,,,,, ;) i got 1hybird and 1largemouth today,,,, :D it feels good to be free,,,,,,,, ;D
Lookin' good!!!
You did the right thing Benny.
My Man!
Weather looks great and on the fish! - john
Thanks my friends,,,,,, ;D
Hit the river tonight,,,,, :o and it was good,,,,,,, ;D
Glad to see you're getting some action, Benni !...I haven't had time to wet a line, since we got back from the island !
Quote from: Crow on July 06, 2021, 05:36:55 PM
Glad to see you're getting some action, Benni !...I haven't had time to wet a line, since we got back from the island !
Can't wait to see you hit the water again,,,,,,,, ;D
The river was fun last night,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 1 hybrid,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on July 07, 2021, 05:34:45 PM
Quote from: Crow on July 06, 2021, 05:36:55 PM
Glad to see you're getting some action, Benni !...I haven't had time to wet a line, since we got back from the island !
Can't wait to see you hit the water again,,,,,,,, ;D
I'm getting closer! Mailed off over 40 boxes of irises, so far this week....only about 6 more to dig, pack, and ship! If we don't start getting some rain, there won't be any river left to fish in ! Next week, I will start digging the "beardless irises'(Siberian, Japanese, and Spuria)...they are harder to dig, and prep, for mailing, and I don't seem to be able to get as much done , in a day, as I used to.....must be getting old ::)!
Quote from: Crow on July 08, 2021, 05:17:16 PM
I'm getting closer! Mailed off over 40 boxes of irises, so far this week....only about 6 more to dig, pack, and ship! If we don't start getting some rain, there won't be any river left to fish in ! Next week, I will start digging the "beardless irises'(Siberian, Japanese, and Spuria)...they are harder to dig, and prep, for mailing, and I don't seem to be able to get as much done , in a day, as I used to.....must be getting old ::)!
I love iris, especially Louisiana. How do you market them?.
Hah ! I have a system....I either "trade" , for something I don't have (pretty well quit that, as I have too many, now) donate to "iris club " sales, or just give them away (mostly, folks spring for the postage costs, but, not always). I "collect" mostly, older varieties ("Historics", most call them), and "rebloomers" (those are ones that bloom in the spring, then again in late summer, or fall). We have a little over 5000 square feet of iris beds, and maintain "Display" gardens for both the Historic Iris Preservation Society, and the Median iris Society, plus our other flower beds, veggie gardens, berry patches, and fruit trees......and we need to cut WAY back !! I did have almost 1000 different varieties of iris, and I'm "down" to about 760, now.....We are getting "too old", and "too lazy" to keep going like we have been!
Man, that's a serious hobby and addiction you have going on there Arlyn. We kept a few bearded when we lived in the Southeast but they do not do well here. The swamp iris seem to do OK though.
Quote from: oc1 on July 09, 2021, 09:14:29 AM
Man, that's a serious hobby and addiction you have going on there Arlyn. We kept a few bearded when we lived in the Southeast but they do not do well here. The swamp iris seem to do OK though.
The deer here likes my mom's iris's,,,,, ;)
Hit the lake with wes he got 1 and i got skunked,,,,,, :D hit the cove with marlo he got 1,,,,,,, ;) and i got two,,,but never trust a eagle claw swivel ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni, those look like stripers, only smaller!
Quote from: MarkT on July 10, 2021, 03:16:13 AM
Benni, those look like stripers, only smaller!
The one at the lake is,,,,,,, ;) at the cove,,,with the new stockings of stripers it getting difficult to tell the difference,,,,,,,, ;D
I was always told (not sure if it is correct, you cannot believe fishermen :D) that if there are are a number of breaks or gaps on the "stripes", that it is a hybrid. Where I get confused is White Bass in SW Missouri look just like that, but there they were always called "White Bass". Then I believe hybrids in some parts of the country are called "Wipers" (White Bass+Stripers). Anyhow as per usual Benni was "on the fish" and great to see Marlo out hitting them again! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on July 10, 2021, 04:50:52 AM
I was always told (not sure if it is correct, you cannot believe fishermen :D) that if there are are a number of breaks or gaps on the "stripes", that it is a hybrid. Where I get confused is White Bass in SW Missouri look just like that, but there they were always called "White Bass". Then I believe hybrids in some parts of the country are called "Wipers" (White Bass+Stripers). Anyhow as per usual Benni was "on the fish" and great to see Marlo out hitting them again! - john
The cove has white cats,,,,, :( but can't tell them from channels and i know i have had trophy size fish,,,,, ;) sometimes it's so hard to tell the difference and i did catch a white goldfish that was 4lbor5lb,,,,? Look at the new Virginia state record,,,,,,?
I got 1 hybrid and marlo got 1 and 1 cat,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 hybrids today,,,,, :D and there's always amateur photographers at the cove doing photo shots,,,,,, ;) but they always say there professionals,,,,,,,, :-\,,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
Nice catch! Hybrids are on my bucket list. I hear, pound for pound, those footballs pull harder than stripers.
Quote from: newport on July 13, 2021, 02:53:52 AM
Nice catch! Hybrids are on my bucket list. I hear, pound for pound, those footballs pull harder than stripers.
Yes,,,,, ;) Brooks and hybrids are the hardest fighting fish pound 4 pound in freshwater i think,,,,,, ;D
And today marlo got the director excellence award for outstanding work and attendance and cash money came with it,,,,,,,, ;) i told him cash money never gets played out or fades out,,,,,, :o it's allways good great job my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Whoa Ho! Now that$$$ $ome fishing! - john
Marlo sounds like a good dude.
Congratulations to Marlo !!
Marlo said thanks,,,, ;)
I got 1 hybrid 1cat and marlo got 3 hybrids 1cat today,,,,,,, ;D
Excellent! ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 14, 2021, 10:30:09 PM
Excellent! ;D
Thanks my friend,,,,, :D about time for your vacation trip,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked at the cave,,,,, :-\ but marlo got a couple of small hybrids and 1 nice yellow,,,,,, :D the we hit the river and got smallmouth after smallmouth,,,,,, ;D
gonna try to get bennie out to the west coast for vacation!!!!!
Quote from: alantani on July 15, 2021, 03:38:56 PM
gonna try to get bennie out to the west coast for vacation!!!!!
;)
very nice!!!
We went to Odell Lake Tuesday to get out of the smoke from the Bootleg fire and catch some kokanee. We limited out on skunks but no Fish. The Kokanee were in large schools below the thermocline, surface temperature was 66. I have never been skunked on this lake. Lots of mid to large makanaw on the bottom but they also had lockjaw.
Quote from: Keta on July 15, 2021, 07:38:34 PM
We went to Odell Lake Tuesday to get out of the smoke from the Bootleg fire and catch some kokanee. We limited out on skunks but no Fish. The Kokanee were in large schools below the thermocline, surface temperature was 66. I have never been skunked on this lake. Lots of mid to large makanaw on the bottom but they also had lockjaw.
Hit the river tonight and got skunked,,,,,,, :-\ but thats fishing,,,,, ;) could be the weather,,,moon,,,where i was fishing,,,,,bait or just me,,,,,haha,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 smallmouths today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Skunked at the cove,,,, :D but on the way seen something i have never seen before,,,,, :o the end of the rainbow about a 1/4 mile in front of me,,,the old man upstairs is the best special effects artist ever,,,,, :-\ beam me up scotty there's no intelligent life down here,,,,,,,,, ;D
so, where's the pot of gold & restrained, beat-up Leprechaun?
Quote from: philaroman on July 18, 2021, 03:32:45 AM
so, where's the pot of gold & restrained, beat-up Leprechaun?
That is a Roanoke county police speed trap,,,,, :-[ there wasn't any pot of gold,,,, ;) now it somebody's retirement plan i ?,,,,,,,, ;D
I had a good night and 1 big smallmouth,,,,, :D but clay got skunked,,,, :( next time maybe i can get he on some fish,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo got fish 1 after another today,,,,, ;) but when i was throwing the net for bait first something unexpected happened two girls pulled up and was watching me throw the net and then i was watching them,,,,,,,,,, :o
No fishing today,,,, :-\ but crumb for fish at the bridge with 2 gallons of corn and bread,,,,,, ;) salem moves around theses signs place to place,,,now it next to the bridge and i had just the right sticker for it,,,, :D,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Couldn't sleep last night,,,, 8) so at 5:45 loaded up the kayak for the cove,,,, :o 2 thunder stromes and still got skunked at 6:00pm i gave up and clay called me up to hit the river and we got small fish 1after another for a hour and his wife called and said the powers out,,,,,, ??? But thats ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
Where i have been crumbing now the hole is full of turtles and this painted turtle played with clay's bobber for 20mins like a beach ball,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and clay fished off the bridge and got alot of small fish,,,, ;) and clay got a largemouth,,,,,, :D i feed the turtles some bread to keep them out of the way and a duck i have never seen popped up? What kind is it,,,,,,, ;D
Wood duck hen. Be nice to them.
Quote from: oc1 on July 28, 2021, 04:19:04 AM
Wood duck hen. Be nice to them.
I got alot of respect for the turtles and ducks,,,,,,,, ;D
Now Benni, speaking from a position of knowledge I will say turtle can taste pretty doggone good....-john
We got some small fish tonight and marlo got one nice smallmouth,,,,, ;)
good...I noticed last night three days had gone by without a fishing report...I was about to drive up there and look you to make sure all is well :)
Quote from: thorhammer on August 04, 2021, 03:01:11 PM
good...I noticed last night three days had gone by without a fishing report...I was about to drive up there and look you to make sure all is well :)
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;) fishing has been bad and the temperature has been hot,,,,, :-\ but we hit the new river today and we got a couple of smallmouths,,,,, i got a rainbow trout in the throw net when i was getting bait and caught a new Walmart rod and reel,,,,, ;D it will be great to give to a little kid,,,,,,,, ;D
nice looking river -- I'd want a safety vest & wading staff... and, time-machine ::)
So you went to a new spot (I thought Benni knew ALL the spots!) and Marlo hooked up on some nice bass while Benni dredged the river with a cast net and brought up fish and tackle? I so want to go fishing with you guys! Benni are you going to be throwing a cast net on the Saturday Zoom call? As far as I know you are the ONLY member of the Ohana that has been on the call AND caught fish...while on the call! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on August 05, 2021, 04:18:47 AM
So you went to a new spot (I thought Benni knew ALL the spots!) and Marlo hooked up on some nice bass while Benni dredged the river with a cast net and brought up fish and tackle? I so want to go fishing with you guys! Benni are you going to be throwing a cast net on the Saturday Zoom call? As far as I know you are the ONLY member of the Ohana that has been on the call AND caught fish...while on the call! - john
That's when the fishing good my friend,,,,,, ;) i got 1 redeye tonight and then i had to answer a question for a friend of the family he has a 2002 trams am with a ws6 motor that's going out to rebuild the 2 quotes he has where $7500to$8500 i got good news and bad,,,,, :o it's going to be cheaper,,,, :) but it's going to have 450hp when done,,,,,hehe,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
cheaper and 450HP...whats the bad news???
Quote from: thorhammer on August 06, 2021, 09:39:00 AM
cheaper and 450HP...whats the bad news???
Because he probably won't do it,,,,,, :-[ you can get a crate motor "ls1" 450hp for $3000 to $5000 and $1200 to change it over or just go to proformance shop and let the professionals build it the right way,,,,, ;) it would still be cheaper than $7500,,,,,,,,, ;D
We got some small fish tonight,,,, :D 1 was a yellow bull catfish and 1big crayfish,,,,,,,, ;D
hey, that's eatin' size!!!
if you can install engines, you can build craw traps
Benni, ever think about writing-up your fishing adventures? Thinkin something like a weekly column in the local news site/paper. Local places with descriptions, tips & how-to's, catch reports. I know, I know, it may attract too many people. To me though, consummate experts like you and Marlow might want others to get out there and enjoy the sport. You can always keep a few spots secret for yourselves...
He already is! He is writing a column for us that we all get to enjoy and learn from!!!
Quote from: Gfish on August 07, 2021, 05:44:41 PM
Benni, ever think about writing-up your fishing adventures? Thinkin something like a weekly column in the local news site/paper. Local places with descriptions, tips & how-to's, catch reports. I know, I know, it may attract too many people. To me though, consummate experts like you and Marlow might want others to get out there and enjoy the sport. You can always keep a few spots secret for yourselves...
Sandbag as long as can,,,,,, ;) but maybe one day a good sponsor will pay for some great fishing trips,,,,,,, :D but thats ok i don't think i need them to catch fish,,,,,hehe,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 smallmouths but they where so small no pics,,,,,hehe,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove,,,,, :-\ to early maybe next month,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today me and marlo was on the way and it started pouring down rain,,,,, :-\ it's supposed to rain all week long,,,,,, :o but that's ok we need it,,,,, :D the good news i got a really great deal on snow tires for my girlfriends car $372 with tax and there falkens,,,some of the tread is like deck shoes,,,, :o there made where you could stud them,,,, :-\ but after talking with a Canadian who was in the film fubar,,,, ;) todd,,,,, ;) nobody really runs studded tires in Canadian anymore,,,, :-\ so i guess there's no plus in Virginia,,thank my friend,,,,,, ;D
Dude youre ahead of the curve on snow tires....we hit a 100 degrees Friday over here lol. Trying to get stripers topwater but surface temp has hit as high as 92....when they pop up it's only for a minute...like reaching in the stove to grab your toast :)
Nice. Got those on my van. NOISY on the highway. Studs could be illegal in some jurisdictions.
Quote from: thorhammer on August 16, 2021, 12:53:44 PM
Dude youre ahead of the curve on snow tires....we hit a 100 degrees Friday over here lol. Trying to get stripers topwater but surface temp has hit as high as 92....when they pop up it's only for a minute...like reaching in the stove to grab your toast :)
Yes my friend and got a good price,,,,,, ;) and here the stripers are at least 30ft down +,,,,,,,, :-\ but in a couple months morehead city will be right,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on August 16, 2021, 03:12:32 PM
Nice. Got those on my van. NOISY on the highway. Studs could be illegal in some jurisdictions.
Yes here there so obviously that the laws are too,,,,, 8) October 15 to April 15,,,,,,,, :D i just like having 2 sets of rims and tires for a vehicle,,,, :) if you get a flat or racing tires for the summer and tread in the winter,,,,,,, ;D
I can build a 400 horse small block for 4 large and put in in myself.
Key word there is myself. ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 17, 2021, 11:21:54 PM
I can build a 400 horse small block for 4 large and put in in myself.
Key word there is myself. ;)
You're the only member her that understands just try to get 450hp,,,,,but don't buy more to get less,,,,,, ;D
Vrooomba!
Quote from: Benni3 on August 18, 2021, 06:04:02 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 17, 2021, 11:21:54 PM
I can build a 400 horse small block for 4 large and put in in myself.
Key word there is myself. ;)
You're the only member her that understands just try to get 450hp,,,,,but don't buy more to get less,,,,,, ;D
I thought we were friends. I'm from Hennasun. I most surely unnerstand it. :)
Quote from: thorhammer on August 19, 2021, 12:46:53 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on August 18, 2021, 06:04:02 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 17, 2021, 11:21:54 PM
I can build a 400 horse small block for 4 large and put in in myself.
Key word there is myself. ;)
You're the only member her that understands just try to get 450hp,,,,,but don't buy more to get less,,,,,, ;D
I thought we were friends. I'm from Hennasun. I most surely unnerstand it. :)
Yes i forgot your in Carolina.,,,,, ;) that is the racing part of the world,,,,,,, :D but most don't understand is you do it right the first time,,,,,, :-\ if you get over 500hp then you start breaking things,,,,,,,,, ;D
I tried fishing today ,,, :- river muddy,,it was just bull @$$#^,,but that's ok,,,,, :D whent to clavin's and we lessen to Motown and he gave me some shots of crown royal,,,, but on the way i put the blue tank in spoerts mode and tow haul that unleashed the computer 380hp+ duel exhaust and air filter = the GT mustang didn't want anything to do with it,, >:( i got sideways just busting it on main st just to hear the noise,,,,,,;D
NICE
Straight up Pimpin'!
Quote from: Benni3 on August 19, 2021, 06:54:28 AM
,,,,,,;D
everytime I see your truck I got blinded, even if it doesnt have the lights turned on !! ;D ;D
Thanks my friends ,,,,,,, :D
I got skunked but marlo got nice cat,,,,,, ;) channel cat,,,,, :-\ but i don't know it's a white cat because of the size of it's head that's a really big 1,,,,, :o there hard to tell the difference,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 18, 2021, 01:31:33 PM
Vrooomba!
That motor looks perfect and i see a elelbock intake,,,,,,, ;) but can't see the carburetor,,,,,, :-\ i hope it's a holley,,,,, :D if not i got one free over change 1960's,,,,,, ;D
Whoa, dude! I had a Holly like that on a '68 Chrysler 300, with 440 c.i.e. You could almost see the gas gage needle move down while driving it. What a tank that car was. Definitely something you didn't wanna collide with.
Quote from: Gfish on August 21, 2021, 06:25:25 PM
Whoa, dude! I had a Holly like that on a '68 Chrysler 300, with 440 c.i.e. You could almost see the gas gage needle move down while driving it. What a tank that car was. Definitely something you didn't wanna collide with.
Yes,,,,, ;) i was hoping he would tell us what carb he had on that beast,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat today,,,,, ;) but not on the 13ft rod,,,,,,,, ;D
Marlo got 1 cat tonight on bread,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 nice sunny and 1 small largemouth,,,,,,, ;D
Alan been wanting to come out to the west coast and i got a flight out,,,,, :-\ but with the delta virus,,,,, >:( we had to put it off,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,we are going to do it,,,,, :) just when it happens for the best now in going to listen to Robert Jackson,,,,,,,, ;D
yeah, it's getting bad out here again....... :-\
Quote from: alantani on August 24, 2021, 05:08:00 PM
yeah, it's getting bad out here again....... :-\
I should have last month :-\ but we are going fishing sometime,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 smallmouth tonight the big one got away,,,,,,, ;D
Water in the river starting to go back down to where it's fishable? Or are you still at the Cove? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on August 27, 2021, 04:41:29 AM
Water in the river starting to go back down to where it's fishable? Or are you still at the Cove? - john
The river is difficult,,,,, ;) but still some big fish in there,,,,,, :D the cove maybe in two weeks it will be ok,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo got 1 today,,,,,,, ;D
No Holley. Carter 750 Dual line double pumper.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 28, 2021, 03:31:23 AM
No Holley. Carter 750 Dual line double pumper.
Thats a very nice carb,,,,,, ;) just right and sounds great,,,,,,,,, :o
Quick trip got 8 minnows had to throw 3 back 1 was a smallmouth 2 where Roanoke log perch on the endangered list,,,,,, ??? But got 3 nice smallmouths in 30mins,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I use windy.com sometimes to see the direction,,,,,, :o and this hurricane looks pretty bad,,,,,,, :-\
I do a lot of trout and fluke fishing. For trout I like my Mitchell 204, and 308's, and soon my 1st 408. All my rods are homemade, by me, nothing fancy just very fish able. Though I live in the concrete city (Philadelphia, PA). I have 3 trout streams close by, one a 5 min. drive. I've been fishing with 3 other guys on opening day of trout season, 2 of them for 50 years, the other about 35 years. The fluke were caught on a 406 Mitchell, That was a good day limit of 3 fluke 18" or larger.
Quote from: DON3099 on August 29, 2021, 01:08:48 PM...I live in the concrete city (Philadelphia, PA). I have 3 trout streams close by, one a 5 min. drive...
lemme'guess:
pPack/Nesh/Toh
or
Wis/Perk/Skip
or
dunno'what goes with Chester/Darby
Quote from: DON3099 on August 29, 2021, 01:08:48 PM
I do a lot of trout and fluke fishing. For trout I like my Mitchell 204, and 308's, and soon my 1st 408. All my rods are homemade, by me, nothing fancy just very fish able. Though I live in the concrete city (Philadelphia, PA). I have 3 trout streams close by, one a 5 min. drive. I've been fishing with 3 other guys on opening day of trout season, 2 of them for 50 years, the other about 35 years. The fluke were caught on a 406 Mitchell, That was a good day limit of 3 fluke 18" or larger.
Nice fishing and nice drinking,,,,, ;) they don't stock the gold ones here anymore that's awesome,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: philaroman on August 30, 2021, 01:03:37 AM
Quote from: DON3099 on August 29, 2021, 01:08:48 PM...I live in the concrete city (Philadelphia, PA). I have 3 trout streams close by, one a 5 min. drive...
lemme'guess:
pPack/Nesh/Toh
or
Wis/Perk/Skip
or
dunno'what goes with Chester/Darby
I have fished beltzbille lake near nesquehoing, pa,,,,,, ;) it's a beautiful state,,,,,,,, ;D
I was going to fish but it started pouring down hard,,,,,,, >:( my girlfriend loves her teddy bear,,,, ;) so how to service a teddy bear,,,,,, :-\ degreaser and into washing machine,,,,, :o had to get the right supplies 3 bags of cotton,,,, brown thread,,,needles,,,,,, :-\ on the dehumidifier for 2hrs,,,, :'( cut a hole in his aftco and stuff it,,,, ??? Then sewed him up for good,,,,, ::) then i had some old stock,,, pre E.P.A fabrics guard,,,just to kick the flavor and texted my girlfriend the bear is leaving you for a kid in Louisiana that need him,,,,,,,, ;D
It was just a little bit of rain today nothing major,,,,, ;) i got 2cats and marlo 1,,,,,, :D marlo tried to hook another but the chair slapped out from under him and he hit the pier but he's ok nothing hurt,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: DON3099 on August 29, 2021, 01:08:48 PM
I do a lot of trout and fluke fishing. For trout I like my Mitchell 204, and 308's, and soon my 1st 408. All my rods are homemade, by me, nothing fancy just very fish able. Though I live in the concrete city (Philadelphia, PA). I have 3 trout streams close by, one a 5 min. drive. I've been fishing with 3 other guys on opening day of trout season, 2 of them for 50 years, the other about 35 years. The fluke were caught on a 406 Mitchell, That was a good day limit of 3 fluke 18" or larger.
That looks like a fantastic time,,,, ;) one day maybe i could come,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 28, 2021, 03:31:23 AM
No Holley. Carter 750 Dual line double pumper.
Well when the odometer doesn't read,,,,, ??? And the white lines are soiled and the telephone poles make noise then it real fun,,,,, ;D
Sticking a needle into a bear's behind shows you are a braver man , than I, Benni !
Quote from: Benni3 on September 01, 2021, 02:42:10 AM
marlo tried to hook another but the chair slapped out from under him and he hit the pier but he's ok nothing hurt,,,,,,,, ;D
Did you laugh? Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on September 01, 2021, 09:58:02 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on September 01, 2021, 02:42:10 AM
marlo tried to hook another but the chair slapped out from under him and he hit the pier but he's ok nothing hurt,,,,,,,, ;D
Did you laugh? Dominick
Nope i didn't want to hurt his feelings,,,,,,,,, ;) he thought it was really funny,,,,,,,,, :D i wanted to tell him if you screw around you get hurt,,,like in shop class,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 carp and marlo 1 sunny,,,,, ;) the wind was going at about 20mph+ it was a little difficult but thats ok,,,,,,,,, ;D
Great to see both of y'all caught fish! And glad Marlo ain't sitting in a folding chair! Seriously, water level looks pretty good? Not dealing with a lot of current? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on September 02, 2021, 03:54:05 AM
Great to see both of y'all caught fish! And glad Marlo ain't sitting in a folding chair! Seriously, water level looks pretty good? Not dealing with a lot of current? - john
Thanks my friend,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo got skunked at the cove,,,,, :-\ and i got skunked at the lake this morning,,,, :D but wes got 2 nice cats,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3cats 1 hybrid today,,,,,, ;D
Skunked at the lake,,,,,,got 1 cat at the cove,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 smallmouths 1 redeye and marlo 1 smallmouth today at the river,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice pictures. Really nice shot of that raptor, is that an Osprey?
Quote from: Gfish on September 06, 2021, 03:08:05 PM
Nice pictures. Really nice shot of that raptor, is that an Osprey?
Yes we just first started seeing them about 5 years ago,,,, ;) but if i say look marlo there's a seahawk,,,, :o he says no that's a osprey,,,,,,, ;D
vaguely remember reading they get fish 9/10 dives, while only most experienced baldies even approach 50%
Quote from: philaroman on September 06, 2021, 08:47:00 PM
vaguely remember reading they get fish 9/10 dives, while only most experienced baldies even approach 50%
If you,,,YouTube eagle calls they might give you a fly by,,,,,,, ;D
No fishing today im going tomorrow,,,,,, ;) got the new Yakima cargo basket on the truck but i don't know if the tiger approves of it yet,,,,,,, ;D
You could mount a telescope up there.
Quote from: oc1 on September 07, 2021, 04:38:33 AM
You could mount a telescope up there.
i would like to put a fake 30 cal up there,,,,,,, :o
I got 1cat wes got 1cat this morning,,,,,, :D and i got 2 small cat marlo 1 hybrid tonight,,,,,,, ;D
I mowed the grass and i noticed that somebody back in to my girlfriends car it didn't hurt anything but it almost broke a light,,,,, >:( so i put some tow hooks on to protect that,,,,, ;) then a plastic Halloween chain on for laughs,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 bass and marlo got 2 small cats today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 hybrids 1 channel 1 flathead and marlo 7 hybrids,,,,,, ;) today was a good day,,,,,,,, ;D
nice flatty... big enough for sport & good eatin' size, if water clean
Quote from: philaroman on September 11, 2021, 02:32:48 AM
nice flatty... big enough for sport & good eatin' size, if water clean
Thank you my friend,,,,,, :D i got skunked but marlo got 3 hybrids today,,,,,, ;D
Did the water already cool off a bit for you guys?? When Benny says he had a good day there is something happening in the cosmos.
Quote from: oc1 on September 12, 2021, 04:27:01 AM
Did the water already cool off a bit for you guys?? When Benny says he had a good day there is something happening in the cosmos.
Yes the water temperature drop some so the hybrids are coming in closer to shore,,,,,,,, ;D
Last night i got 1 hybrid and marlo got 2 cats and 6 hybrids,,,,,, :D but today i got 1 channel 2 flatheads 1 hybrid at the lake with 8lb test,,,,,,, ;D
lets see some catfish fry pictures !!
Cheers:
Todd
I got 1 hybrid 1 cat and marlo got 1 hybrid tonight at the cove,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 channel and 1 flathead at the cove and my parents came down to watch,,, :D it was good fun,,,,,,,, ;D
Looks like the cove is really starting to turn on! - john
You're kill it Benni....
Benni, looks like you and Marlo had a great night on the water. Thanks for sharing your ventures!
Jim :)
Benni you Marlo, are very keen fisho`s, thanks for taking us along, cheers Don
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 very small fish today,,,,,, :D but still had fun,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo skunked at the cove and got rained out,,,,, :-\ but that's ok not a bad birthday for me,,,,,, ;) got some good stuff coming in the mail this week,,,,,,,, ;D
HBD. You got a plane?
Quote from: oc1 on September 17, 2021, 03:17:57 AM
HBD. You got a plane?
No that's me setting on my front porch watching them practicing landing and take off,,,,,,, ;) and low very close to my house,,,,,, :D if that was my plane everything in this country would be better,,,,,,,, ;D
Well, Happy Birthday, Benni !
Fishing tournament at the cove,,,, ;) i got skunked,,,clay got 1 channel,,,,, :D out of 20+ boat maybe 6 fish was caught and the winning fish was a 5lb hybrid,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,, :-[ but marlo got 2 channels 1hybird 1carp,,,, :D so today was still a good day,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,,,, :D but marlo got 2 hybrids 2 channels today,,,,,,,, ;D
Still waiting for the fish fry pictures ! :)
Cheers:
Todd
Quote from: Hardy Boy on September 20, 2021, 03:16:56 PM
Still waiting for the fish fry pictures ! :)
Cheers:
Todd
Maybe next time i get s big hybrid,,,,, ;) tonight nacho cheese omelet,,,,,,, ;D
Me and marlo got skunked,,,,, :D but my parents came down and cleaned up,,,,,,, :o,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Those are some bass!!!!! The folks make it look like you and Marlo been slacking! :D
I got 1 hybrid 19in they got to be 20in to keep,,,, ;) it was raining but thats ok,,,,,,,, ;D
That was a big LMB your mom caught. I don't remember you or Marlo getting one like that. I'm not going to go back through 225 pages to find out though.
Quote from: oc1 on September 22, 2021, 05:31:20 AM
That was a big LMB your mom caught. I don't remember you or Marlo getting one like that. I'm not going to go back through 225 pages to find out though.
The biggest largemouth i have ever gotten is on page 26,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid today,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on September 22, 2021, 05:30:40 PM
The biggest largemouth i have ever gotten is on page 26,,,,,,, ;D
Close, but mom's might be larger.
Quote from: oc1 on September 23, 2021, 04:09:05 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on September 22, 2021, 05:30:40 PM
The biggest largemouth i have ever gotten is on page 26,,,,,,, ;D
Close, but mom's might be larger.
Well it was on a black hole Suzuki and no reconstruction for that,,,,,,, ;) hehe,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2hybirds,,,, ;) marlo and clay got skunked,,,,,, :-\ but the water temperature is getting better,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and marlo 1 hybrid today,,,,, :D the temperature is getting better,,,,,,,, ;D
My dad got me a garcia 622 $25 at a yard sale,,,, :D then he tells me he had a penn so i had to go back and for $25 500s with a custom fenwick rod,,,,,,,, ;D
Score!
I got 1 cat 4 hybrids and marlo 6 hybrids 1 cat today,,,,, :D and i missed a flathead i think,,,, :-\ when i hooked him he took off and i felt the hook pop loose,,,,,, ;) but thats fishing,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat today on 8lb,,,,, ;) and marlo 6hybirds,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 marlo got 6 today,,,,,,, ;) the cove was on fire the first hour then got slow one big hybrid i got all the way up to pier but was blocked and he got off,,,, :D but thats ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Looks like the bite has picked up!
Looks like maybe the Fall "turn-over" is gettin the fish in gear.
Great find with the 500S & old Fenwick. You just got those, but do like one over the other(622 vs 500S)?
Quote from: Benni3 on September 25, 2021, 08:07:51 PM
My dad got me a garcia 622 $25 at a yard sale,,,, :D then he tells me he had a penn so i had to go back and for $25 500s with a custom fenwick rod,,,,,,,, ;D
500S. S stands for stole. :)
Thanks my friends,,,,, ;D
I got 4 and marlo got 5 today,,,,, :D nothing big yet,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Gfish on September 28, 2021, 01:27:08 PM
Looks like maybe the Fall "turn-over" is gettin the fish in gear.
Great find with the 500S & old Fenwick. You just got those, but do like one over the other(622 vs 500S)?
Greg,
I'll let Benni weigh in as they are his, but having both, the 500S IMO is superior- I have the three Mitchell sizes and all are notorious for cracking around the bridge area of the plate- even if only cosmetic in depth. The S also generally has chromed innards and steel main, and gets a lot better free spool. plus there's the parts availability...as far as use for light bottom fishing or trolling, probably perform about the same, tho I haven't personally compared the drag stacks. I'd probably equate the Mitchell's to an Ocean City. Nothing wrong with them for general use though, I trolled lead core on the 602 and 622 back in the day.
John
Quote from: thorhammer on September 29, 2021, 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: Gfish on September 28, 2021, 01:27:08 PM
Looks like maybe the Fall "turn-over" is gettin the fish in gear.
Great find with the 500S & old Fenwick. You just got those, but do like one over the other(622 vs 500S)?
Greg,
I'll let Benni weigh in as they are his, but having both, the 500S IMO is superior- I have the three Mitchell sizes and all are notorious for cracking around the bridge area of the plate- even if only cosmetic in depth. The S also generally has chromed innards and steel main, and gets a lot better free spool. plus there's the parts availability...as far as use for light bottom fishing or trolling, probably perform about the same, tho I haven't personally compared the drag stacks. I'd probably equate the Mitchell's to an Ocean City. Nothing wrong with them for general use though, I trolled lead core on the 602 and 622 back in the day.
John
This 500 had a aluminum spool so i got it,,,,, ;) but when holding the rod im like this nice,,,,, :D and he said i custom built it my self and it is a nice set up,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 hybrids 1cat,,,,marlo 5 hybrids and my dad 7 hybrids 1sunny,,,,,,,, ;D
You guys have been slaying them. What's that rod you're holding.
Quote from: oc1 on September 30, 2021, 05:36:35 AM
You guys have been slaying them. What's that rod you're holding.
It's a fin nor 25wt rod with a penn torque 5,,,,,,,,,,, ;D
This morning i got skunked but wes got a flathead,,,,,, :D i got 13 hybrids 1cat 1sunny,,,, :o marlo 5 hybrids 1cat and clay got 3hybirds 1sunny today at the cove,,,,, ;) it started out slow and i told marlo even stevie wonder can catch a fish every once in a while,,,,,,,,,,,,, 8)
That's a lot of fish. You're not under-gunned either :)
Bennie, do you have these in the river by you?
FYI: I am posting for Brewcrafter
Quote from: Gobi King on October 04, 2021, 02:16:05 AM
Bennie, do you have these in the river by you?
Not that big and you can't eat them,,,,, ;) great job on getting dinner my friend,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 bass 1 rainbow today and i had help,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout today,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 small smallmouths today,,,,,, ;D
What is the bait? That should count.
Quote from: oc1 on October 12, 2021, 05:49:01 AM
What is the bait? That should count.
Thats a red horse sucker minnow,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and marlo got 3 today nothing big,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo got 1 at the cove yesterday,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 and marlo got 1 trout today,,,, ;) but Camera on phone not working,,,, >:( thanks Verizon you poopheads,,,,, ;D
sorry, but no pitchers - it didn't happen
I got 1 cat 1 hybrid and marlo 1 nice channel,,,,,,,,, ;D
So night fishng now? Do you folks have regs there about when you can fish? I know out here night fishing is regulated. - john
Everything is Regulated in Californistan. ::)
Hehe,,,,,, ;) he got it at the cove in the daylight,,, :o but no camera and he wanted a picture so I put it in my big cooler with water and got his camera,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 striper and marlo 1 trout and 1 redeye today,,,,,, ;D
Wow, a full-blood striper. Have you caught those before in that lake?
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 19, 2021, 10:49:23 PM
Everything is Regulated in Californistan. ::)
Yup. And their Fish & Game people do a lot of spying before they come after ya. Maybe necessary with 40 million+ people?
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 19, 2021, 07:06:58 AM
So night fishng now? Do you folks have regs there about when you can fish? I know out here night fishing is regulated. - john
:o You're kidding, right? :P
Probably why they limit night fishing. Harder to spy on you. Or easier. Depending how competent the spy is.
It is difficult,,,, >:( because 1hr after sunset in trout waters and anytime in the bigger lakes is ok,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on October 20, 2021, 06:15:27 AM
Wow, a full-blood striper. Have you caught those before in that lake?
The biggest yet is on page 2,,,,, ;) and it was a big um for here,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on October 21, 2021, 03:34:16 AM
Quote from: oc1 on October 20, 2021, 06:15:27 AM
Wow, a full-blood striper. Have you caught those before in that lake?
The biggest yet is on page 2,,,,, ;) and it was a big um for here,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I didn't remember that but, yeah, it's a whopper.
Quote from: oc1 on October 21, 2021, 05:36:21 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on October 21, 2021, 03:34:16 AM
Quote from: oc1 on October 20, 2021, 06:15:27 AM
Wow, a full-blood striper. Have you caught those before in that lake?
The biggest yet is on page 2,,,,, ;) and it was a big um for here,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I didn't remember that but, yeah, it's a whopper.
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 nice rainbow today,,,,, :-\ now just got to figure out how to get the picture off my new fisher price camera on my phone,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 marlo got 4,,,,,, ;) and the camera on my phone worked some thanks Verizon you aftco holes,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1small trout today,,,,,,,, ;D
???
I guess Illinois isn't the only state that wants to know everything a person does !
The river is finally starting to come up, a bit, here...the "fall rains" have greened things up....at least the stuff that lived through the drought !
I think all states keep close tabs on boats because it is a good source of personal property taxes. A grand piano can cost as much as a boat but you do not continue to pay taxes on it for life.
Quote from: Crow on October 28, 2021, 05:23:07 PM
I guess Illinois isn't the only state that wants to know everything a person does !
The river is finally starting to come up, a bit, here...the "fall rains" have greened things up....at least the stuff that lived through the drought !
Glad to here the river is coming up,,,,, ;) hope you some big ones,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on October 28, 2021, 07:44:16 PM
I think all states keep close tabs on boats because it is a good source of personal property taxes. A grand piano can cost as much as a boat but you do not continue to pay taxes on it for life.
Yes,,,, I have been trying to pay the taxes on my boat,,,, :-\ but something is wrong at the game department and when I call the city there like what you're trying to pay your taxes that's a first,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small trout today,,,,,,, ;D
A very autumn-like photo.
Quote from: oc1 on October 29, 2021, 05:35:14 AM
A very autumn-like photo.
Thanks my friend,,,,,,, :D I got 2 and Larry got bunch today,,,,,,,, ;D
Another fly rod with a spinning reel.
Reminds me of a guy I knew (I won't name him here) that fished the Mad River in the mid 70's. He plunked small bits of roe for steelhead, using mono on a fly rod and single action Pflueger Medalist fly reel. He was a great fisher, but not a fly fisherman. The set up provided him with "better feel" and contact with his bait. He even fought fish by hand-stripping rather than using the reel.
Quote from: Jim Fujitani on October 30, 2021, 03:54:18 PM
Reminds me of a guy I knew (I won't name him here) that fished the Mad River in the mid 70's. He plunked small bits of roe for steelhead, using mono on a fly rod and single action Pflueger Medalist fly reel. He was a great fisher, but not a fly fisherman. The set up provided him with "better feel" and contact with his bait. He even fought fish by hand-stripping rather than using the reel.
Yes the light tip is great for better feel but is looks like for smaller spinners a stiffer tip is better,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on October 30, 2021, 06:50:14 AM
Another fly rod with a spinning reel.
I got a new phone,,,,,, ;) I can now zoom in on wildlife ,,,,,, ;) with some luck I can get better pictures than this with the old camera,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 trout yesterday,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small trout and 1 redeye today,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 today all cookie cutters,,,,,,,, ;D
You're really gettin' 'em, Benni !
Quote from: Crow on November 04, 2021, 08:08:14 PM
You're really gettin' 'em, Benni !
Thanks my friend,,,,, :D I got 6 today,,,,just waiting to hook a big one,,,,, ;D
That photo looks like death holding a fish in a death spiral. Spooky. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on November 05, 2021, 01:11:10 AM
That photo looks like death holding a fish in a death spiral. Spooky. Dominick
I'm shore the fish was scared,,,,,, :o but let not get "PETA" involved,,,,,, ;) I got 2 today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,,, ;) first time fly fishing this fall,,,, :-\ but dewayne and Dave got some,,,, :D and my new t-shirt came in,,,,,,,,, ;D
Beautiful scenery anyway.
Love that shirt ! :D
Quote from: oc1 on November 07, 2021, 04:45:35 AM
Beautiful scenery anyway.
I'm still waiting to get you a good wildlife photo,,,, :o
Quote from: Crow on November 07, 2021, 02:33:15 PM
Love that shirt ! :D
Thanks my friends,,,,,, ;) I got 2 small trout today,,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 small trout yesterday,,,, :-\ got skunked this morning at the lake,,,, :o but got a big rainbow at the river this evening,,,,,,,,, ;D
Still got to get used to this new camera on my phone,,,,, ;) someday I will get a good photo,,,,,,, ;D
UFO
I got 3 stripers today at the cove,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid tonight,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 hybrids 1 carp today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 hybrids today,,,,,,
Those two almost look like different species. Well, they are different species, but you know what I mean.
Quote from: Benni3 on November 16, 2021, 12:28:29 AM
I got 3 hybrids 1 carp today,,,,,,,, ;D
uuuf amigo, good thing you were using the torque, those carps are unstoppable
Quote from: oc1 on November 17, 2021, 04:24:45 AM
Those two almost look like different species. Well, they are different species, but you know what I mean.
It so hard to tell the stripers and the hybrids apart,,,,, :D
Quote from: steelfish on November 17, 2021, 08:44:22 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on November 16, 2021, 12:28:29 AM
I got 3 hybrids 1 carp today,,,,,,,, ;D
uuuf amigo, good thing you were using the torque, those carps are unstoppable
I have been lucky,,,,, ;) the other reel has 6lb on it,,,,,,, :o
I got 4 hybrids today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and marlo got 2,,,, :D but he got a big um,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: nelz on November 19, 2021, 02:00:53 AM
Hey Benni, you need to remove a spool shim from that Torque, the line lay is outta whack.
Thanks going to try it,,,,, ;D
Dewayne called and I whent down and got 1 trout today,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today and it was cold and windy,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,, ;D
Got 2 yesterday 2 today,,,,, ;D
Dang 6 days without a report . I wuz havin withdrawls.............. :o
Benni tuned in on our weekly Zoom fishing by the bridge, weather looked great. I'm thinking he is pretty much the only guy that had ever caught a fish during an AT Zoom call. Man is awesome. - john
Thanks my friends,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 there's a big rainbow in this hole but this wasn't it,,,,,,,, ;D
Go get that trout
it's that thought of "that big one" that keeps us all excited, Benni ! We are "on the island, now....rods all set up, cart ready, and the bait ready to go.......first trip to the beach, today, IF I get the rest of the "set up" cores done....or, if I can sneak away without Rita noticing!! ::)
Quote from: Ron Jones on November 30, 2021, 05:35:48 AM
Go get that trout
;)
Quote from: Crow on November 30, 2021, 12:15:57 PM
it's that thought of "that big one" that keeps us all excited, Benni ! We are "on the island, now....rods all set up, cart ready, and the bait ready to go.......first trip to the beach, today, IF I get the rest of the "set up" cores done....or, if I can sneak away without Rita noticing!! ::)
I can't wait to see the pictures,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, :D but the creek where I get my minnows the blue heron wiped it out,,,,,,,,, :o
Quote from: Benni3 on December 01, 2021, 02:44:01 AM
I got 1 today,,,,,, :D but the creek where I get my minnows the blue heron wiped it out,,,,,,,,, :o
Maybe that is why the heron is blue, no more minnows to eat. :D Dominick
Most of them were just scared away and will be back when he leaves.
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Quote from: Benni3 on December 01, 2021, 02:44:01 AM;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, :D but the creek where I get my minnows the blue heron wiped it out,,,,,,,,, :o
Maybe that is why the heron is blue, no more minnows to eat. :D Dominick
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;DThey tag the creeks hard,,,,, ;) nobody has eaten 1 in a hundred years,,,,, :o I bet they taste like chicken,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on December 01, 2021, 07:22:43 PM
Most of them were just scared away and will be back when he leaves.
Nope they wiped the creek out,,, :-[ but that's ok,,,, :D next flood they be back,,,,,,,, ;D
Yeah, we need a little rain....burning ban is back on down here. I think we've had an inch in the last month. Nov usually is damp. My pond is down four feet.
Quote from: thorhammer on December 03, 2021, 12:53:39 PM
Yeah, we need a little rain....burning ban is back on down here. I think we've had an inch in the last month. Nov usually is damp. My pond is down four feet.
Yes I want some rain,,,,,, :'( the yard needs it and the river,,,,,,, :D it's coming,,, ;D
I had a fisherman that wanted a vintage bamboo fly rod and I told him I would give him one 3 mounts later i found him,,,, :) I showed him the first one and he was happy kinda and I pulled out of the truck the other 2,,,,, ;) 1 is a montague 1900 to 1930's hexes and said you wanted a good one didn't you,,,,,, :o that's when you make someone's day and he gave me a walnut flybox with siver on it,,,,,,,,,, ;D
1hr later,,,, :o He hunted me down and gave me this flybox,,,,, ;D
Nice !
We got a couple today,,,,,,,, :D but it was slow,,,,,,, ;D
I thought you were gonna go hit the Cove? Conditions look great! = john
Quote from: Benni3 on December 04, 2021, 03:27:05 AM
1hr later,,,, :o He hunted me down and gave me this flybox,,,,, ;D
You're a good man, brother. That's what happens to good people. That box is awesome- glad your pay-it-forward boomeranged.
Quote from: thorhammer on December 06, 2021, 02:44:34 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 04, 2021, 03:27:05 AM
1hr later,,,, :o He hunted me down and gave me this flybox,,,,, ;D
You're a good man, brother. That's what happens to good people. That box is awesome- glad your pay-it-forward boomeranged.
And we might get some rain tonight,,,,,, ;)
Do the dance. I'm blowing dust down here...
Wow. I don't know if I'd take that box out fishin. I might put some stand-out fly patterns in it and shelf it. Good on ya buddy!
Nice one. It must have been there quite a while. I didn't know snook would last that long in a FW lake or pond.
Sounds like a pretty neat place.
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Quote from: oc1 on December 09, 2021, 03:04:53 AMNice one. It must have been there quite a while. I didn't know snook would last that long in a FW lake or pond.
Hey Mr. Foghorn Leghorn, they adapt completely, there's biggun's in there too, I've seen them. Also, there's land-locked tarpon mixed in with them, some whoppers too.
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Oh my,,,,,, ;) you're fishing in a great spot,,,, :o and you are doing it,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on December 09, 2021, 03:04:53 AM
Nice one. It must have been there quite a while. I didn't know snook would last that long in a FW lake or pond.
I'm working on a project right now you would like,,,,,,, ;) I ordered wheels for my truck may the 7th rbp 94r 18in but still on back order because of chrome shorterege,,,,,, >:(
So I switched the order to black rhino barricade $469 a wheel,,,,, :o but I worked it out to $1468 a set because to only ones in stock was olive green,,,,, ??? And when they came in a rock gard ring was missing,,,,, >:(
Quote from: Benni3 on December 09, 2021, 06:48:49 AM
So I switched the order to black rhino barricade $469 a wheel,,,,, :o but I worked it out to $1468 a set because to only ones in stock was olive green,,,,, ??? And when they came in a rock gard ring was missing,,,,, >:(
Gosh, Benni, I don't think my whole truck is worth $1468!!! And I would need "rust colored" wheels, if I wanted them to match !
Quote from: Crow on December 09, 2021, 11:14:13 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on December 09, 2021, 06:48:49 AM
So I switched the order to black rhino barricade $469 a wheel,,,,, :o but I worked it out to $1468 a set because to only ones in stock was olive green,,,,, ??? And when they came in a rock gard ring was missing,,,,, >:(
When you go down the rabbit 🐇 hole,,,,,, :-\ it's hard to go back,,,,,,,,, ;D
We got a couple today and dewayne got 3 big ones,,,,,, :o
I got 2 today,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
Trout ?
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Trout ?
Yes sir,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,,, ;D
Ok we got pitcher now,,,,, :o what I have been working on the last two weeks,,,,,, ;D
Yes it was a difficult job and buying new rims and got to paint them,,,, :-\ that's crazy talk,,,,, ::)
It was time consuming,,,,,, :'( but you got to make it happen,,,, ;D
Looking good Benni!
Cool! Vast improvement. Next picture—on the vehicle?
Benni, you have talent. That is a great job. I wish you were near me, I could use your help in removing dents from an antique outboard motor gas tank. Dominick
Thanks very much my friends,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today,,,,,, ;D
Those wheels look great! Trout look pretty good, too ! :D
Quote from: Gfish on December 18, 2021, 03:31:06 PM
Cool! Vast improvement. Next picture—on the vehicle?
I'm thinking maybe stainless steel bolts on the rings,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on December 19, 2021, 12:12:59 PM
Those wheels look great! Trout look pretty good, too ! :D
It hit a hole today that was loaded and got 6,,,,,,,, ;D
Benni - you said everybody local keys onto where your truck is to find the bite...so now you have really awesome looking rims to totally stand out. You don't fish alone very much do you? :D Marlo's gonna be asking "why all these people here? :D
Quote from: Brewcrafter on December 20, 2021, 01:08:16 AM
Benni - you said everybody local keys onto where your truck is to find the bite...so now you have really awesome looking rims to totally stand out. You don't fish alone very much do you? :D Marlo's gonna be asking "why all these people here? :D
Yes sir,,,,,, ;) I might get a Uber,,,,, :D got stainless steel bolts and put them on,, I sold something at a consignment shop and got a ski rack with the money there,,,,, :o because they make a great fishing rod holder with locks on it,,,,, 8) so today was a good day,,,,,,,, ;D
Dude, you're gonna get recognized from space with that fully pimped rig...they're gonna crawl after your spots like a tuna spotting plane....
I'm getting some plain old Michelin LT's tomorrow....under the radar lol
Ya' got it tricked out, really nice, Benni !!
Yup. That's something.
Quote from: thorhammer on December 21, 2021, 01:35:32 AM
Dude, you're gonna get recognized from space with that fully pimped rig...they're gonna crawl after your spots like a tuna spotting plane....
I'm getting some plain old Michelin LT's tomorrow....under the radar lol
I don't know it they fit,,,,, :-\ but falken wildpeak f-ice 1 tires are priced right and they got tread,,,,, ;D
Ok,,,,I put the factory wheels back on after painting them black,,, ;) new falken wildpeak f-ice snow tires and black center caps off amazon but there really 2 3/8in patio furniture caps,,,, :D that fit perfectly got to get ready for a bad winter,,,,,,, ;D
I showed up to the game late and got skunked,,,,,but dewayne did great today,,,,,,, ;D
Me and had nice Christmas,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D
Good catch...one is better than none! 8)
Quote from: mo65 on December 28, 2021, 12:43:34 AM
Good catch...one is better than none! 8)
Yes it's a little slow going,,,,, ;) but i got 9 trophy size rainbows on the books and need 10 for a master angler patch,,,,, :-\ the last one is always the hardest,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today and clay got 6,,,,,, ;D
Nice picture. Looks like low-clear water, always difficult fishing for me on rivers. Have you tested the water temp.?
Nice day on the water Benni and Clay! - john
Thanks my friends,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today very small,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
I got skunked and marlo got 1 smallmouth at the cove,,,,,,, ;D
Nice Smallie!
Bennie & Marlo thanks for all your entertainment over this year, hope you have a good 2022, cheers Don.
Glad to see the cove is starting to turn on for you guys! - john
Thanks my friends and this is usually the last week of the cove,,,,, ;D
I got 1 rainbow and one redeye,,,, ;) but dewayne said I give him luck,,,,,,,,, ;D
Really nice rainbow,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 yesterday,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;) but by the time I found dewayne he already got a big one,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today and one big one,,,, :D that makes 10 for rainbow master angler patch,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 11, 2022, 12:50:59 AM
I got 2 today and one big one,,,, :D that makes 10 for rainbow master angler patch,,,,,,, ;D
I thought that you were already the master :)
Are they all rainbow? I thought I saw a brookie a while back...
Good goin', Benni ! How many patches does that make for you ?
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Quote from: Benni3 on January 11, 2022, 12:50:59 AM
I got 2 today and one big one,,,, :D that makes 10 for rainbow master angler patch,,,,,,, ;D
I thought that you were already the master :)
Well i got to pay $5.00 to get them rescheduled,,,, ;) I saved some money,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: akfish on January 11, 2022, 02:01:23 AM
Are they all rainbow? I thought I saw a brookie a while back...
I got 7 Brookie so fare in the books,,,,,, ;) this spring maybe I will get it finished,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on January 11, 2022, 02:08:14 AM
Good goin', Benni ! How many patches does that make for you ? ;D
For defendant fish trophy size 2 and 1 for rainbow,,,,, ;) now it's a easy way to get this done I will throw money at the problem,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 11, 2022, 12:50:59 AM
I got 2 today and one big one,,,, :D that makes 10 for rainbow master angler patch,,,,,,, ;D
Good work brother!!!!! Did the snow mess you up? We rose about two feet down here so I figured some of that was your water coming to say hello....it's cold enough to send trout down :)
There was some sort of issue at the dam I think last night; woke up 0400 with no power- said there were 12,000 outages between us and Virginia. Had to get out the mummy bag.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 11, 2022, 03:52:35 PM
Quote from: Benni3 on January 11, 2022, 12:50:59 AM
I got 2 today and one big one,,,, :D that makes 10 for rainbow master angler patch,,,,,,, ;D
Good work brother!!!!! Did the snow mess you up? We rose about two feet down here so I figured some of that was your water coming to say hello....it's cold enough to send trout down :)
There was some sort of issue at the dam I think last night; woke up 0400 with no power- said there were 12,000 outages between us and Virginia. Had to get out the mummy bag.
We just got 2to3in of snow ❄️ but some rain,,,, :D power has now gone out here,,,,, :o iron 10-10-10 36lb of hollytone and my blackjack bermuda grass is still green,,,, :) I'm ordering seeds for my garden yesterday,,, :-\ but I ordered snow tires for my girlfriends car in August,,,,I'm thinking 2or3 months ahead now,,,,,,,, ;D
Rye and fescue looks great at the lake- 10-10-10 and a butt-load of lime because it was under leaves for decades, but my Bermuda at home looks like wheat toast, lol. Trying to get repairs and renno work out of the way- even when it's hit 50 F, it's been too windy to live bait and the lake was so low it's difficult to troll contours.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 12, 2022, 12:25:58 PM
Rye and fescue looks great at the lake- 10-10-10 and a butt-load of lime because it was under leaves for decades, but my Bermuda at home looks like wheat toast, lol. Trying to get repairs and renno work out of the way- even when it's hit 50 F, it's been too windy to live bait and the lake was so low it's difficult to troll contours.
There calling for a big snow storm this weekend,,,,,,, :o I just don't believe yet,,,,,,,, ::) but it could happen,,,,,,, ;D
They stocked today and we got a bunch of small ones,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 13, 2022, 01:00:45 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 12, 2022, 12:25:58 PM
Rye and fescue looks great at the lake- 10-10-10 and a butt-load of lime because it was under leaves for decades, but my Bermuda at home looks like wheat toast, lol. Trying to get repairs and renno work out of the way- even when it's hit 50 F, it's been too windy to live bait and the lake was so low it's difficult to troll contours.
There calling for a big snow storm this weekend,,,,,,, :o I just don't believe yet,,,,,,,, ::) but it could happen,,,,,,, ;D
That's what they say. I'll be putting up beadboard ceilings...
Me and marlo got a bunch and I got 1 big one,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on January 13, 2022, 01:40:33 AM
Quote from: Benni3 on January 13, 2022, 01:00:45 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 12, 2022, 12:25:58 PM
Rye and fescue looks great at the lake- 10-10-10 and a butt-load of lime because it was under leaves for decades, but my Bermuda at home looks like wheat toast, lol. Trying to get repairs and renno work out of the way- even when it's hit 50 F, it's been too windy to live bait and the lake was so low it's difficult to troll contours.
There calling for a big snow storm this weekend,,,,,,, :o I just don't believe yet,,,,,,,, ::) but it could happen,,,,,,, ;D
That's what they say. I'll be putting up beadboard ceilings...
Everybody talking about the big snow storm 2ft,,,,,, ;D but aviation weather maybe a bit Saturday night and later Sunday 58% chances,,,,,, :-\ there not taking about precipitation yet because it's to early,,,,, ??? I think this time it well hit me but not you hopefully,,,,,,, ;D
We're looking like wintry mix which will freeze on the ground overnight. It's the anus of the precipitation family. I'm heading back south to home in the morning...I already lost power once this week and it got to 40-something in the house, and that was without sleet and wind. I'm at the end of the power, phone, internet everything lines on a sparsely populated penninsula a half mile from Virginia, which means the last people to be gotten to by NC crews lol.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 14, 2022, 01:01:13 PM
We're looking like wintry mix which will freeze on the ground overnight. It's the anus of the precipitation family. I'm heading back south to home in the morning...I already lost power once this week and it got to 40-something in the house, and that was without sleet and wind. I'm at the end of the power, phone, internet everything lines on a sparsely populated penninsula a half mile from Virginia, which means the last people to be gotten to by NC crews lol.
It's showing up on aviation weather now,,,,ya it's coming,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 today,,,,,, ;D
6? Big day! Were you down at the river or are you still able to fish the cove? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on January 15, 2022, 06:57:38 AM
6? Big day! Were you down at the river or are you still able to fish the cove? - john
This time of the year there not much going on at the cove,,,,, ;) but the river is stocked,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,, :D one took me for a ride,,,,,, ;D
We got foot of snow or more,,,,,, ;) and tested the tundra out in it,,,,,,,,, :o
I think "snow" is one of the worst "4 letter words"!!! Ranks right up there with "work" !
I got 4 today in the snow,,,,,,, ;D
very nice! can't wait to get the photos up and running.
We're getting more snow in the next few days. You?
Quote from: thorhammer on January 19, 2022, 02:45:59 PM
We're getting more snow in the next few days. You?
Yes,,,, ;) tonight and this weekend,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today 1 big one,,,,,,,, ;D
One Big one! Citation fish? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on January 20, 2022, 01:55:56 AM
One Big one! Citation fish? - john
Yes sir 23in rainbow,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: alantani on January 19, 2022, 04:07:00 AM
very nice! can't wait to get the photos up and running.
Go to the knife tread on page 5 and tell me what I got,,,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,, ??? But it was the same big one I got yesterday,,,,,,, ;D
Benni you catch it a third time you may have to put a ring on it.... ;D ;D ;D ;D - john
I got 1 today it was just slow,,,,, ;D
I got blanked over the weekend but the trout my son nailed was on...Berkley Hatchery Pellet. And the catfish he nailed on a swimbait! - john
Fishin in the snow, cool. Benni, how'ed the tundra do?
Quote from: Brewcrafter on January 26, 2022, 06:04:33 AM
I got blanked over the weekend but the trout my son nailed was on...Berkley Hatchery Pellet. And the catfish he nailed on a swimbait! - john
Ya a little slow here,,,,,, ;)
Quote from: Gfish on January 26, 2022, 03:34:25 PM
Fishin in the snow, cool. Benni, how'ed the tundra do?
It did great,,,, ;) but my girlfriends corolla with snow tires did fantastic,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 and marlo got 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
It has been down to 12 degrees this week colder on the river,,,,, :-\ I started a new thread about world food supplie I was wondering about Australia,,,,, ;) ok I just checked in today,,,, :o oh my,,,,, :) I was impressed ,,,,,but that wasn't was it was meant for,,,, :-\ just more about gardening and I'm ordering seeds now corn,tommado, squish,,watermelon,,cayanne pepper,,super silver haze,,,,just because i like to grow,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on February 01, 2022, 06:38:51 AM
I started a new thread about world food supplie I was wondering about Australia,,,,, ;)
Thanks for thinking of us Benni, but we are doing fine at the moment, we are producing more produce than we can process or distribute for various reasons - a few blokes at the chook factory got sick and Jacko has bogged both his trucks on flooded roads. :)
Mike
It's great to here your crops are doing good and I'm sure the hunting and fishing great,,,,, ;D
I got 8 marlo 1 today,,,,, ;D
Where are the pics Benni?
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 03, 2022, 12:51:07 AM
Where are the pics Benni?
The go daddy girls don't like me to posting naked pictures of fish,,,,,,,, ;)
I got 1 rainbow trout today,,,,,, ;D
How's the weather starting to thaw out? Should make the fish bite! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on February 10, 2022, 07:31:27 AM
How's the weather starting to thaw out? Should make the fish bite! - john
It's great,,,,, ;) but my sleeping habits have got out of hand,,,,, :o but with the coronavirus is out of hand here too it's been a blessing to stay out of it,,,,,,,:P and been watching Smallville,,,,mandalorian stuff at night,,,, 8) and getting my gardening ready for this year seeds and my mom's glassed in back porch helps and got a very nice grow light too just for my tommado,,squish and what not,,,,,this year will be good ,,,,,,,,,, ;D
What all are you planting, this year, Benni? I ordered some stuff, the other day, so it will be waiting for me ,when we get back to Illinois.
Quote from: Crow on February 10, 2022, 10:33:56 PM
What all are you planting, this year, Benni? I ordered some stuff, the other day, so it will be waiting for me ,when we get back to Illinois.
I'm doing a little of everything,,,, ;) but my main concern is cherry tommado,,,,🍒 I put alot of sugar in the soil,,,,,, ;D
::)
Quote from: Crow on February 11, 2022, 07:25:01 PM
::)
The sugar makes the cherry tomatoes more like grapes,,,,, :o but i got white corn,,peaches and cream corn,,,cayanne pepper,,,squish,,,watermelon,,,egg plant,,super silver haze so far and my mom started them in her glassed side porch and my friend has the other in his grow tent,,,,,, ;) I'm just getting ready to get started and I got 5lb of blackjack bermuda 3 for the side yard and crimson clover for the back,,,,,,,, ;D
Sounds like a good mix!
Quote from: Crow on February 12, 2022, 11:08:17 AM
Sounds like a good mix!
My mom likes gardening and I do to,,,,,, :-\ but I don't have the green thumb she does,,,, ;) sometimes I surprise everyone 2years ago I got a deal on hotel coffee and apple juice consecrate and put it on my cherry tomatoes,,,,oh my they were so sweet it was almost like fruit,,,,, :o so this year I'm going to try it again,,,,,, ;D
The new duck in town,,,,, ;D
We got pitcher now,,,,🍺
What you missed last month,,,,,,, ;D
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And dewayne got some big ums too,,,,, ;D
Marlo's got some big brooks,,,,,,, ;D
Nice bunch of fish ! The duck is pretty nice, too !
Benni - with all the work you have been putting in on the spring garden how do you find time to fish? And do you use any fish cleanings to bury in your garden to help with the plants? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on February 17, 2022, 06:10:59 AM
Benni - with all the work you have been putting in on the spring garden how do you find time to fish? And do you use any fish cleanings to bury in your garden to help with the plants? - john
That's a good idea,,,,I don't just kill fish,,,,,, :-\ but sometimes they just don't make it,,,,, ;) and they could help my garden,,, :) waste not want not,,,,,I'm hoping for a good year,,,,,, ;D
A PAR light. Nice set-up.
Wow, Trout-time! Nice pictures.
Ya ever smoke yer fish?
and we have pictures back. bennie, thanks!!!!!
Thanks my friends,,,,, :) I got 5 yesterday,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 6 today,,,,, ;D
I got 7 yesterday,,,,, :D but the river is flooded today,,,,,, ;D
You are tearing them up, Benni !!
Quote from: Crow on February 25, 2022, 12:07:56 PM
You are tearing them up, Benni !!
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;) and I gave my mom the grow lights and I just wanted a couple of each cherry tomatoes but she just planted all of them,,,, :-\ so I have been given them away to friends,,,,, :D
Broccoli is coming up it's in the big tray and the other my friend is growing for me is on the fare left front row it's is doing good,,, ;) I got sunflowers and hibiscus empelo this year too,,,, ;D
Healthy looking plants ! You will have to go into the ketchup business, with all those tomatoes !! :D
Quote from: Crow on February 26, 2022, 10:46:35 AM
Healthy looking plants ! You will have to go into the ketchup business, with all those tomatoes !! :D
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Yes my friend I just wanted 1 of each but my mom planted all,,,,, :-[ I gave away 25 and got 25 more pop up,,,,,, :o and now a want some peppers,,,,🌶 and got a solar electric fence I will set up,,,,,,, ;D
Got skunked today,,,, :) but the tomatoes is jumping,,,,, ;D
They ARE lookin' good !
Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2022, 01:48:35 AM
They ARE lookin' good !
You know something it was hard to buy cars and fix them up for sale it was so much money,,, :-\ but I always had tomatoes and squish to eat and that was a meal,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,, ;D
Things have changed,,,, :) but dewayne got 26 today and I got 10 noting big but that's ok,,,, :)
And the last episode of 1883 was so bad my cat got mad because they cried the whole tine,,,,:)
458,756 views gone overnight,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,, ;) growing
something else now tomatoes,, broccoli,,squish and much more got some t-posts for the electric fence and working on some pots for my cherry tomatoes using fox Farm happy frog soil and hollytone,,,coconut shell,,,peat moss,,,sugar,,coffee,,soy meal,,lava rocks and going to give you photo in a week or so of this,,,,, ;D20220307_174356.jpg20220307_174408.jpg20220307_174400.jpg
The front yard looks like a golf green,,,,,, ;D
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Damn Benni! You weren't just telling a "fishing story" on the Saturday Zoom call when you said your lawn was coming in strong! Between the lawn, your gazillion tomato and squash plants here in a couple months you're gonna be too busy keeping up with the garden to fish ;D - john
Looks great, Benni !
I got 1 Friday and 2 today,,,,,, ;D 20220311_191629.jpg20220313_190136.jpg
You'redoing great, Benni ! Way better than I am. Another 10 days and it's back to Illinois, for me.
I got 1 today,,,,, ;D
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I got 2 and marlo got 2,,,,,, ;D 20220317_172337.jpg
I got 4 today,,, ;) hook a big one but gave a little kid the rod 5mins later he lost it but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Nice lookin brick house Benni. Is it hurricane proof?
Y
Quote from: Gfish on March 19, 2022, 04:45:01 AMNice lookin brick house Benni. Is it hurricane proof?
Yes 1928 the studs are not pine,,, ;) oak,,,, ;D
Cool!
Our hardwood variation of the oak tree is the Koa("brave, bold, or fearless warrior"). I don't think they make studs out it. It's too valuable as a super expensive furniture product built by craftspeople, usually custom made to order.
Gee Benni3 that house brings back good memories, very much the same design house I was brought up in, we were on an alivated block at the front, & the veranda had a brick wall along the out side, with steps on the right end, that side of the house, had one main bedroom & a sleepout @ the back, the other end was a lounge room, the the kitchen with the laundry out the back & the bathroom in the middle, we used to sleep on the veranda through the summer months, yes yours looks very tidy, Dad kept ours the same with lots of garden out the front, I can remember weeding the front garden when I was about 3 or 4 years old, getting the weeds mixed up with the everlastings, & mum giving me a rap on the knuckles for doing it wrong, & a nice green lawn, cheers Don.
Can't figure Hawaii. I've seen very few brick houses here. Termites and mold abound, as well as an occasional hurricane. People across from us lost their whole house during the '92 Iniki disaster, but then rebuilt with wood. Maybe it's the cost of brick transport to an Island.
Thanks my friends,,, :) I got some more work to do to it,,,,, ;)
Me and dewayne almost finished all day long and it was a good day,,,,, ;D 20220319_163904.jpg
Plowed up the back 40 and got my pots ready for tommados,,,,, ;)
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Looking good, Benni ! We leave the island , Thursday morning...so I "hope"to be gardening by Monday !
Quote from: Crow on March 22, 2022, 01:41:43 AMLooking good, Benni ! We leave the island , Thursday morning...so I "hope"to be gardening by Monday !
Like to see what you do,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today and this guy was so happy to get his first fish on a fly rod,,,,,, ;D
The river is flooded,,,, ;) I put spark pugs in my dad's car and moved the lawn and getting ready to plant my garden after the cold snap,,,getting prepared for the worst,,,,, ;D
Benni - You have put in a ton of off season work on the garden and lawn; hang in there with the front that is coming through and if you happen to get out to the river before it gets too far up....looking forward to more photos of you getting it done!!!! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on March 25, 2022, 07:47:45 AMBenni - You have put in a ton of off season work on the garden and lawn; hang in there with the front that is coming through and if you happen to get out to the river before it gets too far up....looking forward to more photos of you getting it done!!!! - john
It's so much stuff to growing and it's not ez,,,,, :( but I'm trying to make it happen,,,, ;D
I got 3 and marlo 2 yesterday,,,,nothing big,,,,, ;D
I got my tomatoes going a few weeks ago. I forget which kind they are but they're not airlome. This kind has flowers already so I hope they set some fruit!
Your Garden is coming along nice, when to you start growing them outdoors?
Doesn't get cold here so it doesn't matter much
Quote from: Swami805 on March 31, 2022, 01:57:12 AMI got my tomatoes going a few weeks ago. I forget which kind they are but they're not airlome. This kind has flowers already so I hope they set some fruit!
Your Garden is coming along nice, when to you start growing them outdoors?
Doesn't get cold here so it doesn't matter much
May the 10th,,, :( but I'm trying next week,,,but 10-10-10,,,hollytone,,,inornite,,,lime,,,soymeal and suger on my garden and front lawn today because it's going to rain hard tonight,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 and marlo got skunked today,,,, ;D
It's always a good day when you out do Marlo!
I got 5 today,,,,, ;D 20220331_175117.jpg20220331_182328.jpg20220331_182851.jpg
I got 1 today but a little competition,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,, ;D
Blue heron gets the most,,,,, >:(
I got 8 and marlo got 4 today,,,,, ;D 20220402_200448.jpg
Marlo's dancing with them now?
Quote from: Crow on April 03, 2022, 12:34:37 PMMarlo's dancing with them now?
Hehe,,,,, ;) I got 2 today,,,,,,, ;D
I got half of my garden planted today,,,,,, ;D
Beautiful trout there Benni. Congratulations!
Quote from: sabaman1 on April 05, 2022, 05:43:41 AMBeautiful trout there Benni. Congratulations!
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;) got my garden finished planted 1lb and a 1/4 of peaches and cream corn,,,, :) new led alla lights for the tractor,,,,,, ;D
That's a lot of corn ! I need a few days of dry weather, so I can till up some "tater ground"....gotta get 'em in on Good Friday !
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D 20220406_174743.jpg
I got 1 today,,,,, ;) but it was number 10 citation size brook for master angler in that category,,,,,, ;D
Way to go, Benni !!
nice fish, keep an eye on the vege bed, it will probably drop below freezing a few times
I got 4 today,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,, ;D
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How's the garden coming, Benni? I had some "issues" enter my life , last week....slowed down my garden plans...as well as some OTHER plans, but, hopefully, I'll be back on track, now . I did get my potatoes planted on Good Friday!!
Quote from: Crow on April 24, 2022, 12:22:37 PMHow's the garden coming, Benni? I had some "issues" enter my life , last week....slowed down my garden plans...as well as some OTHER plans, but, hopefully, I'll be back on track, now . I did get my potatoes planted on Good Friday!!
A little set back last week 2 rabbits 🐇 and a squirrel had a blast dragging my tommado plants around like chew toys,,,hehe but I got my solar electric fence up,,,,, :al and they don't like it,,,, :-\ and I got one more pot in the front yard so 5 total white,,gold,,orange,,Matt's red and black cherry tomatoes I just can't wait to how they will do,,,,, ;D
I need to check out those solar powered fences....the raccoons always raise heck with my sweet corn, and that might slow them up, a bit.
I need to do some fishing! Our river is nice , and "full"...first time, in quite a while !
Quote from: Benni3 on April 25, 2022, 05:06:53 AMQuote from: Crow on April 24, 2022, 12:22:37 PMHow's the garden coming, Benni? I had some "issues" enter my life , last week....slowed down my garden plans...as well as some OTHER plans, but, hopefully, I'll be back on track, now . I did get my potatoes planted on Good Friday!!
A little set back last week 2 rabbits 🐇 and a squirrel had a blast dragging my tommado plants around like chew toys,,,hehe but I got my solar electric fence up,,,,, :al and they don't like it,,,, :-\ and I got one more pot in the front yard so 5 total white,,gold,,orange,,Matt's red and black cherry tomatoes I just can't wait to how they will do,,,,, ;D
my back yard is a zoo, bunnies, racoons, turkey and many other species of 4 legged mammals, not sure why they most of them like to chew on the freshly planted stuff.
I just about gave up, now I plan perennials only.
I got 3 trout today,,,,, ;D
Good day! Were you down at the river or go to the cove? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on April 30, 2022, 05:14:30 AMGood day! Were you down at the river or go to the cove? - john
Hit the river this morning and the cove this evening,,,,,, ;D
Good weather and multi species! Bass and Kitties! Right on! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on May 05, 2022, 04:26:54 AMGood weather and multi species! Bass and Kitties! Right on! - john
I got 1 cat and marlo got 1 cat today at the cove and the picture looks like ozzy's paranoid album cover,,,,, ;D
You guys are so quick the camera can't catch up to you
Yeah, it does kinna look that album cover. Slow shutter speed?
Quote from: Swami805 on May 06, 2022, 05:32:08 AMYou guys are so quick the camera can't catch up to you
one fish shows up as two, nice, double the catch!
I got 5 hybrids yesterday and today,,,, ;D 20220506_130000.jpg
Yesterday i got 5 and a eagle was fighting a seahawk that was something,,,,, :o today I got 7 hybrids and Larry 3,,,,,, ;D
I got to fish with Larry and my dad today there 70 it's hybrid season and it dosen't get any better than that,,,,, ;D
And there's allways the story about the one that got away this was a big one 5m into the fight he got into a buoy and I made a very big mistake because I didn't let him run past it,,,, :-\ and Larry said that's fishing and I said I would rather of did that than not hook him at all,,,,hehe,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 carp 2 hybrids today,,,, ;D
You guys are killing them, Benni !! I don't even have my new fishing permit yet !
Quote from: Crow on May 11, 2022, 12:02:14 PMYou guys are killing them, Benni !! I don't even have my new fishing permit yet !
It's like when the fish are here we get on them,,,,, ;) but today was slow and alot of wind and at the end of the day we got a nice fish each,,,,, ;D
I got 1hybird 1cat and Larry 3 hybrids,,,,, ;D
I got 2 hybrids 1cat Larry 3 hybrids today that makes 51 hybrids so far,,,,, ;D
Quote from: oc1 on May 14, 2021, 06:47:01 AMIt must be spring.
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Them hybrid's are real nice lookin fish. The wife call's 'em "hi-brides" Ha! Geckos she always calls "GiCo's"(the TV commercial). She's cute without realizing it. Have you ever checked the stomach contents? Interested in what they mainly feed on.
Quote from: Gfish on May 15, 2022, 10:57:02 PMThem hybrid's are real nice lookin fish. The wife call's 'em "hi-brides" Ha! Geckos she always calls "GiCo's"(the TV commercial). She's cute without realizing it. Have you ever checked the stomach contents? Interested in what they mainly feed on.
No never but they chase shad here,,,, ;) I got 6 and Larry 5 today,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on May 10, 2022, 03:47:27 AMI got to fish with Larry and my dad today there 70 it's hybrid season and it dosen't get any better than that,,,,, ;D
everytime I see Benni's pics of his Penn torque fishing for trouts, stripperbass and LMB on a lake, I say to myself that I need to start using my Van Stall 275 to fish for triggerfish from the pier, if I keep waiting to take the VS275 for offshore it will have spiderweb all over.
Quote from: steelfish on May 17, 2022, 04:04:57 PMQuote from: Benni3 on May 10, 2022, 03:47:27 AMI got to fish with Larry and my dad today there 70 it's hybrid season and it dosen't get any better than that,,,,, ;D
everytime I see Benni's pics of his Penn torque fishing for trouts, stripperbass and LMB on a lake, I say to myself that I need to start using my Van Stall 275 to fish for triggerfish from the pier, if I keep waiting to take the VS275 for offshore it will have spiderweb all over.
Ok the penn torque is not a van stall,,,, :o it's like a Harley vs a ducati,,, ;) you need to ride it to get the feel,,, :) it doesn't need to be the fish it's made for but the one you can catch with it,, uncle sal favorite picture here,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat 1 hybrid,,,marlo got skunked and Larry did good,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on May 20, 2022, 02:57:20 AMOk the penn torque is not a van stall,,,, :o it's like a Harley vs a ducati,,, ;) you need to ride it to get the feel,,, :) it doesn't need to be the fish it's made for but the one you can catch with it,, uncle sal favorite picture here,,,,, ;D
agree, its the fish not the gear
once the Retina Dr. let me getback to my normal activities, I will be back to my roots and start going fishing from the shore and catch baybass, triggers, corvina, etc with but this time the VS275
Quote from: steelfish on May 20, 2022, 04:04:10 PMQuote from: Benni3 on May 20, 2022, 02:57:20 AMOk the penn torque is not a van stall,,,, :o it's like a Harley vs a ducati,,, ;) you need to ride it to get the feel,,, :) it doesn't need to be the fish it's made for but the one you can catch with it,, uncle sal favorite picture here,,,,, ;D
agree, its the fish not the gear
once the Retina Dr. let me getback to my normal activities, I will be back to my roots and start going fishing from the shore and catch baybass, triggers, corvina, etc with but this time the VS275
Hope you feel better and get in shape to give that VS275 a work out,,,,, ;) and if you hook something big you will be ready,,,,, ;D
Benni, whats the best technique for catching large bluegill? Im really anxious to target them this summer with the ultralight now that the trout season ended here in San diego.
Quote from: sabaman1 on May 21, 2022, 02:21:35 PMBenni, whats the best technique for catching large bluegill? Im really anxious to target them this summer with the ultralight now that the trout season ended here in San diego.
Nightcrawlers is the go to,,,, ;) but live minnows is best,,,,,small black Mr twisters no wieght or top water flys work to,,,,,, ;D
Benni doesn't realize that our here in Cali that minnows is basically a crime.... :D - john
Ha! How about tiny live frogs? I swear this works. And it's exciting when they hit 'em on the surface.
Quote from: Gfish on May 23, 2022, 01:56:03 AMHa! How about tiny live frogs? I swear this works. And it's exciting when they hit 'em on the surface.
Not that I'm all that conscious,,,, :D I did frogs before and they kept trying to pull the hook out with their little hands it was to cruel for me,,,, :-[ It was like a house pet being touched,,,,, ;D
Quote from: sabaman1 on May 21, 2022, 02:21:35 PMBenni, whats the best technique for catching large bluegill? Im really anxious to target them this summer with the ultralight now that the trout season ended here in San diego.
In all seriousness one of my "go to's" for panfish here in SoCal on the ultralight is meal worms under a tiny bobber. Can keep kids (and grownup kids) entertained for hours that way. - john
May be too late this year, and unethical, but find their springtime nesting area and run something threatening looking through there.
Thanks Benni, I haven't tried the nightcrawlers yet. Been using the mealworms on the various crappie jigs but they have only been getting the smaller fish to bite. Also the black mr.twister technique under a small bobber might work really well for me. I will try to post some pictures when I get some monster bluegills.
When we catch 'gills for catfish bait, we use meal worms. Sometimes we tip a jig with one. 8)
It was raining 13mpg and we got 1 after another for 1 1/2hrs then the bites just stopped,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: sabaman1 on May 23, 2022, 02:15:30 PMThanks Benni, I haven't tried the nightcrawlers yet. Been using the mealworms on the various crappie jigs but they have only been getting the smaller fish to bite. Also the black mr.twister technique under a small bobber might work really well for me. I will try to post some pictures when I get some monster bluegills.
The mr twister trick is no bobber just cast it out and give it small pulls and they nail it,,,,,, ;) but a good dry fly is the easiest and the funniest,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on May 24, 2022, 02:55:38 AMQuote from: sabaman1 on May 23, 2022, 02:15:30 PMThanks Benni, I haven't tried the nightcrawlers yet. Been using the mealworms on the various crappie jigs but they have only been getting the smaller fish to bite. Also the black mr.twister technique under a small bobber might work really well for me. I will try to post some pictures when I get some monster bluegills.
The mr twister trick is no bobber just cast it out and give it small pulls and they nail it,,,,,, ;) but a good dry fly is the easiest and the funniest,,,,,, ;D
Thanks Benni! :fish
Quote from: sabaman1 on May 25, 2022, 08:31:11 PMQuote from: Benni3 on May 24, 2022, 02:55:38 AMQuote from: sabaman1 on May 23, 2022, 02:15:30 PMThanks Benni, I haven't tried the nightcrawlers yet. Been using the mealworms on the various crappie jigs but they have only been getting the smaller fish to bite. Also the black mr.twister technique under a small bobber might work really well for me. I will try to post some pictures when I get some monster bluegills.
The mr twister trick is no bobber just cast it out and give it small pulls and they nail it,,,,,, ;) but a good dry fly is the easiest and the funniest,,,,,, ;D
Thanks Benni! :fish
You are welcome my friend,,,,, ;D
It was slow today but Larry got a 3lb largemouth and a 2.5lb hybrid,,, ;) I got 1 hybrid and 1 cat,,,,,, ;D
Good trip! And I have to tell you after Jurelometer gave me advice on cooking catfish, that one you caught is looking perfect for the pot! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on May 26, 2022, 06:37:41 AMGood trip! And I have to tell you after Jurelometer gave me advice on cooking catfish, that one you caught is looking perfect for the pot! - john
Yes my friend and I would like to keep one hybrid but they got to be 20's long,,,,, ;) I got 1 hybrid today,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small flathead and 1 nice hybrid today at the cove,,,, ;D
And my garden is a work in progress,,, ;) but the cherry tomatoes in front is doing great,,, :D can't wait to see them change color white,,,yellow,,,orange,,,red,,,black,,,,if that happens,,,,,, ;D
look like they ae doing great, Benni!!
Quote from: Crow on May 30, 2022, 07:06:46 PMlook like they ae doing great, Benni!!
Thanks my friend,,,I got 1 nice hybrid yesterday,,,,,shunked today,,,but jonh got a carp,,,,, ;D 20220601_192330.jpg
Skunked at the lake,,,,, ;) but we got a free air show they went over the boat 5 times then cut on the smoke,,,, :D I guess they where looking for peal harbor or something,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid today and missed the big fish that took 150ft of drag and then whent under the pier,,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
Damn Benni got spooled! Gonna have to bust out Uncle Sal's 9/0..... its great seeing you get into good fish this time of year! - john
Got to fish at to cove 7pm to 12pm,,,,, ;) got 1 cat and 1 hybrid,,,,,, ;D
Weird rules for that contest. What does "(Includes Big Fish)" mean on the cost for the contest entry/ boat.
Quote from: Gfish on June 11, 2022, 06:12:03 PMWeird rules for that contest. What does "(Includes Big Fish)" mean on the cost for the contest entry/ boat.
Not really sure it was $50 to fish it and all proceeds went to fishing for a cure,,,,so I had no problem with that,,,,, ;D
Are you eating tomatoes yet, Benni?
Quote from: Crow on June 18, 2022, 07:05:12 PMAre you eating tomatoes yet, Benni?
Yes,,,, ;) got white,,sun gold,,,Matt's wild and black cherry tomatoes in,,,, :D but no regular cherry or big tomatoes yet,,,,,, ;D
The different colors and taste helps
Looking good Benni. I don't have anything ripening yet...looks like mine might be a bit late this year.
Quote from: mo65 on June 21, 2022, 01:06:41 AM Looking good Benni. I don't have anything ripening yet...looks like mine might be a bit late this year.
I went way early this year,,,,but I have found out the better the seed the better the plants,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 smallmouths yesterday,,,,, :)
Cool picture!
At Smith mountain lake today no luck,,, :-\ it was fun,,, and was hard to getting bait but we did it and a storm was over head,,,, ??? We just keep trying over fish over fish and schools of stripers on the fish finder,,,, but no luck,,,,the cool looking birds got more luck,,,, :D falcons of red tail halks and Seahawks got to eat today,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D 20220713_123921.jpg
woa, lunker!
I got 6 tonight,,,,,, ;D
bennie, you're awesome!!!! ;D
Quote from: alantani on July 17, 2022, 02:33:22 PMbennie, you're awesome!!!! ;D
Thanks my friend,,,,,, ;D
Wes got one today,,,,,, ;D
Some cornbread, and a couple ears of sweetcorn, would go reely god, with that catfish !!
How's your tomatoes doing, Benni? Ours are loaded with "green ones", but, so far, none are ripening?! Usually have ripe ones by the time the sweetcorn is ready, but they are way late, this season.
Quote from: Crow on July 26, 2022, 03:15:56 PMSome cornbread, and a couple ears of sweetcorn, would go reely god, with that catfish !!
How's your tomatoes doing, Benni? Ours are loaded with "green ones", but, so far, none are ripening?! Usually have ripe ones by the time the sweetcorn is ready, but they are way late, this season.
Yes my tommados hit hard quick,,,,, ;) then whent back to vege,,, >:( but the wild Matt's cherry's 🍒 are doing right,,, ;D the corn 🌽 did good at first and got some on the plate,,,,,now it's will be seed for next year,,,,, ;D
Outback company event on the new river today,,,, :D got 1 redeye then we got rained out but that ok,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 marlo didn't do that good but that's ok next time,,,,,, ;D
Gee Benni, not very often you get more than Marlo, thanks for the picks, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on July 29, 2022, 06:05:12 AMGee Benni, not very often you get more than Marlo, thanks for the picks, cheers Don.
Thanks my friend,,,,,I got 2 hybrids today it's almost time ,,,,,, ;D
Benni, living the good life. Dominick
did you get another boat?
Quote from: Dominick on August 17, 2022, 03:41:23 AMBenni, living the good life. Dominick
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) I got 8 today and marlo 1 but the biggest,,,,, ;D
Nice! It looks like you guys are down at the cove? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on August 18, 2022, 05:25:42 AMNice! It looks like you guys are down at the cove? - john
Yes my friend the temp is dropping a little bit,,,, ;) I got 4 hybrids,,,,,marlo 3 and 1 cat,,,,,,, ;D
marlo is looking good!!!! ;D
I got 6 hybrids marlo 2 and 1 big carp,,,,, ;D
Benni - That is great! Is it all night fishing now back there? Did you have to change up your tactics? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on August 25, 2022, 03:46:11 AMBenni - That is great! Is it all night fishing now back there? Did you have to change up your tactics? - john
Yes,,, ;) the top guide on the blackhole rod guide top gave out it was one I put on,,, it was supposed be titanium fuji,,,,, >:( but that's ok,,,,, :-\ we whent to the cove today and it rained hard 3 out out of 4hrs and marlo was in the truck most of the time because of thunder,,,,, >:( it was far away but,,,zzzzz I got 2hybirds,,,,,,, ;D
Good fishin' guys...bite has been better at night here too...looking forward to fall and better daylight fishing. :fish
I got 1cat and marlo got 1 hybrid last night,,,,,,, ;D
You guys are "livin' the life" !! Sad to say it, but my Illinois permit "hasn't been used", so far , this year :'( . And the real sad part, is, I only have to walk across the street to be on the river bank :P
I got 2 hybrids and marlo 1cat today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 cats 3 hybrids and marlo 1 hybrid,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid and marlo 1 big cat,,,,,,, >:D
1 got 2hybirds and marlo 1 today,,,,,,, ;D
Right on! Benni, you and Marlo are killing it, and I have to put this as a bucket list trip to go back there and hang with you guys. Is it all prettu much much night fishing now?
Today was my birthday,,, ;) my friend wanted to fish the lake,,,I got 1 really small striper and he got 1 cat,,,, :( but that's ok,,,,then I whent to the cove and got 3 cats and 1 crap and marlo got skunked,,,but that's ok next time,,,,, ;D
Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday!
yes happy birthday, not 21, maybe 32, & many many more, cheers Don.
Happy birthday my friend. Dominick
Yep . Happy Birthday .
And that ain't no Carp .
That is a Bugle Mouthed Bass :d
Quote from: Donnyboat on September 17, 2022, 05:38:38 PMyes happy birthday, not 21, maybe 32, & many many more, cheers Don.
That's very much my friend's and I wish I was 32 again,,,, ;) year's have been hard on me that's why I fish so much,,,,, :D yesterday me and marlo hit the river not much bait fish or anything else,,,,but we got something and that's ok,,,, ;D
Today I got 8 small hybrids and marlo 1,,,, ;) clay got 1cat and a big hybrid and today was a good day,,,,, ;D
That's a lot of meat for a night at the cove! How are the conditions holding up? - john
Yesterday I got 1cat and clay got skunked and today I got 1 hybrid and marlo 2cats 1 hybrid ,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat and marlo got 1cat,,, :) but this was a good one that way this torque 5 has 50lb on it,,,,,, ;D
Nice flathead!!
I got 3 hybrids today,,,, ;D
Benni, this thread is coming up on a half a million views. You are the most famous fisherman on the site. Keep on fishing. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on September 28, 2022, 04:44:10 PMBenni, this thread is coming up on a half a million views. You are the most famous fisherman on the site. Keep on fishing. Dominick
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) and I got a question how hard is to get a ocean city Schulz,,,,???
I got 9 hybrids today,,,marlo 1 clay 1,,,,, :) it was a good day,,,,,, ;D
Hybrids good to eat Benni ????
Cheers:
Todd
Benni, to answer your question, I never heard of an Ocean city Schutz. If you want a specific Ocean City Reel let me know, if I have one it is yours. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on September 29, 2022, 06:22:39 PMBenni, to answer your question, I never heard of an Ocean city Schutz. If you want a specific Ocean City Reel let me know, if I have one it is yours. Dominick
No I got 1 around the house somewhere,,,,,, ;D
I got 15 hybrids 1cat,,,,,marlo 7 hybrids today,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Dominick on September 29, 2022, 06:22:39 PMBenni, to answer your question, I never heard of an Ocean city Schutz. If you want a specific Ocean City Reel let me know, if I have one it is yours. Dominick
I'm going to send alan some reels and this 1 is going to be in the box for you,,,,, ;D
What??? I offered to send you an OC reel. How did this happen? I just looked up a Schultz. It is the OC Brigantine manufactured and sold as a trade reel by Schultz Fishing Tackle, a New York City shop. The reel dates to 1939 the year I was born. You should clean it up and make it a shelf queen. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on October 03, 2022, 04:08:03 AMWhat??? I offered to send you an OC reel. How did this happen? I just looked up a Schultz. It is the OC Brigantine manufactured and sold as a trade reel by Schultz Fishing Tackle, a New York City shop. The reel dates to 1939 the year I was born. You should clean it up and make it a shelf queen. Dominick
It's in the mail,,,,, ;) I thick this will be a good ocean city reel for the pier, for you,,, I got a penn bridge city for that,,,,,,,, :)
I got this in the mail today 2 dam quicks from Jeff,,,,,, ;D
First trout of the season,,,,,, ;D
nice, 1 lb ish?
They stocked the river heavily,,,, ;) but there not biting marlo got 2 small 1's,,,, ??? If you look up sping hollow reservoir there's a new polushion in the water and alot of dead fish going down steam,,,,,, >:(
Fishing Been slow,,,, ;) but clay got 3 ,,,,,,dewayne got 3and I got 1,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,, ;) the colder weather kicking this week in the morning 30's,,,,,, ;D
Great picture!
New project,,,,,,, ;) watch glow on my rod tip and I epoxyed a uv light on my head lamp,,,, :D works ok but not as good as in the picture,,,,,but it's really alot better than just the watch glow,,,,,,, ;D
Folks get a look at you in that get-up, they will think you came in a UFO, Benni!!
Quote from: Crow on October 21, 2022, 02:10:32 AMFolks get a look at you in that get-up, they will think you came in a UFO, Benni!!
other way around -- Benni is MIB 8)
(part-time, of course, so he has enough time to fish)
Quote from: Crow on October 21, 2022, 02:10:32 AMFolks get a look at you in that get-up, they will think you came in a UFO, Benni!!
Quote from: philaroman on October 21, 2022, 04:41:42 PMQuote from: Crow on October 21, 2022, 02:10:32 AMFolks get a look at you in that get-up, they will think you came in a UFO, Benni!!
other way around -- Benni is MIB 8)
(part-time, of course, so he has enough time to fish)
My night vision is not the same as it was,,,,,, :( I might add some fiber obtects for bow sites too it,,that might kick it up,,,, ;)
Benni - When I lived in Missouri the SOP for night fishing was neon yellow line and we had a black light mounted on the side of the boat as we worked our way down the shore. I was never very good at it, but actually got to where I could make it work; you could see the line twitch before you could feel it and realize a bass had picked up the lure and was swimming away with it. - john
I got last night,,,,,,, ;D
Me,,Larry,,,marlo whent to cove and no bites,,,,, ;) but when marlo reeled his line in he had something,,,,,,, ;D
so, do you call that an "accidental catch"? I'll bet Marlo still counts it in his tally!
Quote from: Crow on October 27, 2022, 05:48:54 PMso, do you call that an "accidental catch"? I'll bet Marlo still counts it in his tally!
Yes sir,,,,, ;) he got it fare and squared,,,,hehe yesterday the cove was nothing,,,,, >:( but today I got 3 at the river,,,,,, ;D
Me and dewayne hit the river today we got a bunch of small 1s,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 trout and 1 crayfish today,,,,,, ;D
Doggone Benni! I have caught lobsters that weren't that big! - john
Hey Benni do you ever put out crawfish traps. If I had crawfish that big I would put out a trap. Dominick
definitely eatin' size & more taste-bud joy than hatchery trout
Missed a big striper at the lake,,,broke my litter,,,, :( but last cast at the river got a nice trout,,,,,, ;D
I love that scale Benni!!!!!!
Quote from: Dominick on November 04, 2022, 05:38:01 PMHey Benni do you ever put out crawfish traps. If I had crawfish that big I would put out a trap. Dominick
That's a big um,,,,,, ;) I flip rocks and get them for bait sometimes,,,,,, :D I can't wait to see you catch a fish on that reel I sent you,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Brewcrafter on November 05, 2022, 02:42:42 AMI love that scale Benni!!!!!!
I might be off a oz,,,,, ;) but for 100years old and you can still depend on it to work,,,I love it too,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 small striper at the lake and 2 trout at the river today,,,,,,, ;D
What are you using for the bass, benni?
I got 1 trout 1 smallmouth and 1 red eye today,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on November 06, 2022, 03:11:33 PMWhat are you using for the bass, benni?
We use live shad about 4 to 5in,,,, ;) but the bigger the better,,,,,, ;D
nice
That one looked like a keeper size benni ??
Cheers:
Todd
Quote from: Hardy Boy on November 07, 2022, 04:19:35 PMThat one looked like a keeper size benni ??
Cheers:
Todd
The big one broke 15lb to quick 2 times,,,,, >:( but tomorrow I'm ready if they hit,,,,, ;) but that's fishing,,,,,
West got 1 today,,,, ;D
Is that a trout?
Large mouth bass.
I got 1 bass today,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 marlo got 5 and 1 flathead I couldn't get over the rail,,,,,, ;D
That's a great day my friend! - john
Was it a big flathead? Or are you just getting weak, in your old age?
I got 10 hybrids marlo 5 and 1carp 1 cat today,,,,,,,,, ;D
Nice fish Marlo, I love that smile man, cheers Don.
I got 7 hybrids marlo 1 it was 30 degrees with the wind chill today,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 hybrids 1cat,,,,, ;) and one guy got a 12lb flathead,,,,,, ;D
That proves it. Santa Clause reads AT.com
I got 2 marlo got 2 today,,,,, ;D
Cold enough
Quote from: Benni3 on November 19, 2022, 05:07:28 AMI got 3 hybrids 1 largemouth today it was 34wind chill,,,, >:( gusts of wind 30mph,,,,,,, ;)
I got 4 Larry 3 today at the cove,,,,,,, ;D
Nice size fish, looks like you guys had an excellent day. Thanks for sharing your outdoors adventures!
Quote from: sabaman1 on November 24, 2022, 04:27:54 AMNice size fish, looks like you guys had an excellent day. Thanks for sharing your outdoors adventures!
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) I got 1 rainbow at the river and today 3 small hybrids at the cove,,,,, :D slow going,,bur that's ok,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 hybrids today,,,,,, ;D
new reel?
Quote from: Benni3 on November 05, 2022, 02:43:52 AMQuote from: Dominick on November 04, 2022, 05:38:01 PMHey Benni do you ever put out crawfish traps. If I had crawfish that big I would put out a trap. Dominick
That's a big um,,,,,, ;) I flip rocks and get them for bait sometimes,,,,,, :D I can't wait to see you catch a fish on that reel I sent you,,,,,, ;D
Hi Benni, I received the reel from Alan a couple of days agoe. It is a fine example of an Ocean City trade reel, offered by a sporting goods shop in NYC many years ago. Thank you very much it has a spot along with other shelf queens. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on December 03, 2022, 10:29:10 PMQuote from: Benni3 on November 05, 2022, 02:43:52 AMQuote from: Dominick on November 04, 2022, 05:38:01 PMHey Benni do you ever put out crawfish traps. If I had crawfish that big I would put out a trap. Dominick
That's a big um,,,,,, ;) I flip rocks and get them for bait sometimes,,,,,, :D I can't wait to see you catch a fish on that reel I sent you,,,,,, ;D
Hi Benni, I received the reel from Alan a couple of days agoe. It is a fine example of an Ocean City trade reel, offered by a sporting goods shop in NYC many years ago. Thank you very much it has a spot along with other shelf queens. Dominick
I'm glad you like it,,,,,, ;)
I got 5 yesterday and 3 today at the river,,,,,,, ;D
I got this 20 international 2 from randy at Vintage tackle he said it was 9out of10 no it was mint in the box,,,, ;) and I just sent it to alan to kick the drag up a bit and he did a fantastic job,,,, :D I paired it with a 90's magnuflex rod it feels like a good match,,,,, ;D
Quote from: alantani on December 01, 2022, 06:04:01 AMnew reel?
I got the torque 5 in 2016 and I have fish it alot,,,, ;) but I have had to work on it alot too,,,, ;D
They stocked marlo got a big one and I got one too,,,,,, ;D
I think they bring you their best fish.
Yeah, the one Marlo is holding is a reel dandy!
Thanks my friends,,,, :D I got 1 small largemouth at the lake and 1 small trout at the river today,,,,,,, ;D
Fishing Tackle to use everyday or the fish of your life you got to have good stuff and jeff is restoring a 9wt thomas and thomas rod for me and I want to catch a hybrid on it,,,,,, ;D
Benni that is an incredible wrap! Are you gonna be fishing an Uncle Sal reel on it? That looks sweet!
Quote from: Brewcrafter on December 16, 2022, 06:52:29 AMBenni that is an incredible wrap! Are you gonna be fishing an Uncle Sal reel on it? That looks sweet!
Actually that is a pretty simple cross wrap. There a couple threads crossed in the pic Benny posted. They have sense been fixed. I've been very impressed with this Thomas & Thomas, Horizon blank of Benny's it was originally made in the late 80's & has been wrapped by someone else at least twice ... Jeff
I got 4 and marlo 2,,,,, ;) but marlo got a big one,,,,,, ;D
After the Christmas rush, I went to Matagorda to decompress. I figured the reds would be warming up and moving after a couple of nights in the high teens. Many areas of the bays were shut down due to the low temps, but the surf and inlets were open.
These were taken from Sargent Cut, during a fast outgoing tide. I was using Carolina-rigged shrimp or mullet...didn't matter which. They wouldn't take any artificials. The bite was very soft and I had to let them swim with it for a few seconds on free spool and a light thumb. Just flipped it out about 20' and worked slow on the bottom. I don't know how many slot fish I threw back, but I was real busy for six hours. I ran out of bait right at sundown. Came back Tuesday and got a few more, then the wind changed and that shut it all down. Due to short casts, had to use my 5500C3 on a Zebco 808 bait rod.
Two beautiful chilly days and some good luck.
you boys are all On It! love seeing the reports! - john
Nice batch of fish, everybody!
Great job,,,,, ;) I grow up on the 808's and 33's,,,,,,, ;D
Beautiful fish Gentlemen! 8)
Nice pics & reports, thanks for taking us along, cheers Don.
I got 1 trout and marlo 4 today,,,,, ;) but we had to go fishing today,,,, ;D
Quote from: Brewcrafter on December 16, 2022, 06:52:29 AMBenni that is an incredible wrap! Are you gonna be fishing an Uncle Sal reel on it? That looks sweet!
Nope it's a thomas and thomas fly rod 9wt it will get a sage fly reel,,,, :D but the last reel sal did gets a crowder rod made custom for that reel and they don't do custom rods,,,;)
Here are a few more slot reds and black drum taken on surf tackle New Years Day. My old friend on the left had never caught reds from the surf. We threw back 3 oversized fish. It's just as much fun for me to watch somebody else get their line pulled all day. He's a crappie fisherman from the Lake Travis area. I warned him after setting hooks in these fish he's likely to yank the lips off the crappie. ;D
I got 1 nice one today,,,,,, ;D
It's been difficult but me and marlo got some trout the last 2days ,,,,,,, ;D
I'm jealous!!
Me and my dad whent to the rodeo yesterday and it was fun with yellowstone out everybody was dressed up like cowboys and cowgirls,,,,hehe,,,,, ;D
Great action shot! When the Rodeo is in town it's a fun/dangerous time to hit the Bars. I went to one in Livingston MT once, but didn't wanna chance the nightlife scene.
Not many folks realize the work and dedication it takes to participate in rodeos and county fairs. Many families and businesses are involved for generations. My grandmother was a member of the local quarterhorse association for decades. I remember "helping" her build the award ribbons, stuff envelopes, put up posters. She worked tirelessly with breeders, trainers, and riders to try to get the best showing of livestock and talent.
These events are planned year-round and the work never stops. Everybody should go to a rodeo.
Got 1 today,,,,temperature 29 wind 20mph,,,,, ;D
I got 2 in the last few minutes and marlo got skunked it was difficult today,,,, :) but that's ok,,,, ;D
Got 2 today,,,,,, ;D
You're doing way better than I am!!Do you give lessons?
There ya go; "Benni's Guide Service"!
Benni, is that River big enough for a drift boat?
Quote from: Crow on January 25, 2023, 10:52:19 PMYou're doing way better than I am!!Do you give lessons?
Yes on the zoom meetings here,,, ;) but the members give out special tricks and what works for what ever you need including making pizza or beer,,, :) one trick john gave me is hatchery dust and I like Dr juice mixed with powerbait with a Mr twister tail,,,,, :fish
Quote from: Gfish on January 26, 2023, 02:52:11 PMThere ya go; "Benni's Guide Service"!
Benni, is that River big enough for a drift boat?
Nope kayaks are hard enough in the summer,,,,, ;) but it was a water way before they did flood control widening and feeling in the deep holes,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on January 27, 2023, 06:13:58 AMQuote from: Crow on January 25, 2023, 10:52:19 PMYou're doing way better than I am!!Do you give lessons?
Yes on the zoom meetings here,,, ;) but the members give out special tricks and what works for what ever you need including making pizza or beer,,, :) one trick john gave me is hatchery dust and I like Dr juice mixed with powerbait with a Mr twister tail,,,,, :fish
for le$$$ than all that overpriced nonsense, I can make 20 lbs of dough bait that works better ::)
you THINK you're fishing for trout, but Pure Fishing is fishing for YOU :P
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: philaroman on January 27, 2023, 07:26:14 AMQuote from: Benni3 on January 27, 2023, 06:13:58 AMQuote from: Crow on January 25, 2023, 10:52:19 PMYou're doing way better than I am!!Do you give lessons?
Yes on the zoom meetings here,,, ;) but the members give out special tricks and what works for what ever you need including making pizza or beer,,, :) one trick john gave me is hatchery dust and I like Dr juice mixed with powerbait with a Mr twister tail,,,,, :fish
for le$$$ than all that overpriced nonsense, I can make 20 lbs of dough bait that works better ::)
you THINK you're fishing for trout, but Pure Fishing is fishing for YOU :P
And worth every penny,,,,, ;D
Nice one Bennie double digit!!
Power bait is also good for baiting rat traps, they really have to dig it out of the trigger
Quote from: Swami805 on January 28, 2023, 06:18:12 AMNice one Bennie double digit!!
Power bait is also good for baiting rat traps, they really have to dig it out of the trigger
Thanks my friend,,,, ;) I got 2 today and no rat traps here just a tiger,,,, ;D
I got 1 yesterday,,,,, ;D
Went to the beach today. Nobody on it but me. Only got one, but it'll feed 4. Found a few shells.
Nice red!
Great job my friend,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,,, ;D
Nice looking trout Benni.
Cheers:
Todd
You Go Benni! :al
Quote from: Benni3 on February 10, 2023, 04:51:30 AMI got 4 today,,,,, ;D
C'mon guys....Benni and I can't be the only ones catching fish!!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 10, 2023, 08:37:15 PMYou Go Benni! :al
Thanks man,,,, ;) I got 2 today but Larry got the big one,,,, ;D
Nice fat one for Larry! What kind of set up is that? A fly rod or?
Alright Larry! Fly-spin fishin the riffle. Looks like a tough place to battle a big'n.
That's a Pflueger fly reel with a Walmart reel,, ;D he used to use a 308 mitchell I think I might find another one for him,,,,, ;D
You guys still amaze me..!!
Quote from: handi2 on February 13, 2023, 04:18:57 AMYou guys still amaze me..!!
Thanks my friend,,,,,, :) I got 1 small brook today, and no fishing tomorrow rain wind 32mpg,,,hehe,,,, ;D
That brookie is a pretty fish! You are doing way better than I am, Benni....the fishing here on the island is really bad...for me, anyway!...this year...but I still have about 5 more weeks in paradise, before it's time to go north!
Quote from: Benni3 on February 11, 2023, 07:58:14 AMQuote from: Shark Hunter on February 10, 2023, 08:37:15 PMYou Go Benni! :al
Thanks man,,,, ;) I got 2 today but Larry got the big one,,,, ;D
As all fishermen say it's bigger than it looks
Quote from: handi2 on February 17, 2023, 09:13:28 AMQuote from: Benni3 on February 11, 2023, 07:58:14 AMQuote from: Shark Hunter on February 10, 2023, 08:37:15 PMYou Go Benni! :al
Thanks man,,,, ;) I got 2 today but Larry got the big one,,,, ;D
As all fishermen say it's bigger than it looks
Another small trout today,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
I was going to paint the inside of my camper shell today,,,, :) but nothing was going right I needed a gallon of paint reduceder $26 is what I have been paying,,,,the first place I stopped at $73,,,,, :o so I called 3 other places $55,,,, ??? And then I called keystone automotive $36 delivered to my house tomorrow,,,,, :D a bad day working just stop and go fishing,,,,,,, ;D
Yeah, it seems any type of "chemical" stuff you buy is both reely expensive, and reely hard to find. I have been having issues with "garden stuff"...prices on most things have doubled in the last year.
I got 7 today,,,, ;) it's just before the storm the fish bite,,,,,l ;D
Nice !! Fried trout instead of possum tonight !! :d
Todd
Quote from: Hardy Boy on February 28, 2023, 04:25:10 PMNice !! Fried trout instead of possum tonight !! :d
Todd
They stocked 1 part of the river yesterday I got 1 and they stocked the other part today,,,, I got 2 it was raining but Larry showed up and then gene came by and wanted me to fix his bicycle seat I didn't think I had the right torque bit and didn't but I made it work and he was very happy,,,,,, ;) I got to see some wildlife it was a good day,,,,,, ;D
My son came down for a few days and we got into a few reds in the surf. Fishing was slow and these fish are the results of moving from hole to hole up and down the beach. That's the way it goes sometimes. Those fish range from 25-32". Over 28" has to be tagged and does not count toward your 3-fish limit. You get two tags/year. I'll tag a 29-34" fish, but the larger reds just aren't that good to eat. Best to let 'em go and make more reds. Redfish populations have been doing really well for many years now. A really stout fish that runs, fights hard, and is beautiful to see in its full color. Fantastic action in shallow water. You hook 20-30 of these in a day and you'll feel it for the next couple of days...and love it.
Sweet! I don't think we have anything like that here on the left coast but those look FUN and it looks like you nailed them! - john
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,,, ;D
I got 9 today nothing big,,,,, ;D
Benni you have been dominating the last few days! Guess the water finally started to go down? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on March 06, 2023, 03:37:07 AMSweet! I don't think we have anything like that here on the left coast but those look FUN and it looks like you nailed them! - john
There are freshwater "hybrids". You should look into it. I know of 3 lakes in TX that are stocked, but I don't think the hybrids breed. They aren't tolerant of cold water and go belly-up dormant in freezing conditions.
I don't know the current record, but 50+" reds are not unheard of. 56" is the largest I've seen. Anyone who seriously targets these will land a 40" fish on occasion.
I got 9 today,,,,, ;) but marlo got the big one,,,,,, ;D
And his grin shows it ! He looks like such a happy guy!
Quote from: Crow on March 09, 2023, 12:08:16 PMAnd his grin shows it !
He's got the look! Put that man on a cereal box! I fish alot, but you guys are on it almost every day. Good stuff!
I got 5 today and marlo 1,,,, ;) and dewayne 26 hehe,,,,, but he stopped to talk to us,,,, :D but it was a good today for everyone,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today,,,,,then the wind blow 20mph,,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today didn't get there till 6pm,,,,, ;) but that's ok,,,,,, ;D
I got 4 today,,,,,, ;D
I got1 marlo 5 today,,,,,,, ;D
Heh Heh Benni, are you using old Lake Tanicomo tactics on those fish? - john
I got 1 today and marlo 3,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,, ;D
Those "little yellow jigs" are home runs in a can! Somebody needs to make a mold for those. You guys are spreading smiles all over the place! I'd be honkin' the horn if I drove by there!
I got 5 today,,,,, ;D
You guys are really on a roll! We're "back home again" ,in Illinois, so maybe I can catch a few in the river...the Gulf sure didn't pan out for me, this winter.
Quote from: Crow on March 23, 2023, 12:31:21 PMYou guys are really on a roll! We're "back home again" ,in Illinois, so maybe I can catch a few in the river...the Gulf sure didn't pan out for me, this winter.
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) I have always did good in Florida on the eastcoast,,,,,, ;D
I got 5 and marlo 5 yesterday and I got 5 and marlo 4 today,,,,,, ;D
Been looking and just whent down the rabbit hole on a cooler and no I didn't get a yeti,,,,, ;) found a brand orca %100 usa made and is better $139÷19.99÷shipping=$167.49 :( and $19.99 for a arctic purple ice pack it's the coolest I could find,,,, :d just needed a cooler to put in the truck the igloo 120qt is to big and the coleman 14qt to small,,,, :D so a 20qt is perfect let's see how it does,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on April 01, 2023, 11:50:59 AMno I didn't get a yeti,
The yeti thing swept the country and are good coolers. Now they're just another expensive and HEAVY cooler.
I like those blue blocks!
You guys are workin' 'em over!
Nice handle. Are those rubber latches? How about the all-important(to me) back hinges, metal plastic or rubber? "Orca" who sells "em?
I gave-up on good coolers when several years-ago I bought a retro-Coleman from Wallyworld and found I had to settle for plastic hinges and then found plastic buried in the front latch. It looked just like the one my family had back in the '60's. Not the same at all.
Now I got the cheapo Rubbermaid and of course the plastic hinges quickly broke, but I leave it be, functions kinda like a styrofoam cooler...
Quote from: Gfish on April 01, 2023, 07:01:12 PMhinges
We just ordered 3 SS hinges and 2 SS latches for our igloo. Went through two sets of plastic ones in 5 years. 37 bucks and they should be here Monday. Could have bought another 309 for 37 bucks. 8)
Quote from: Gfish on April 01, 2023, 07:01:12 PMNice handle. Are those rubber latches? How about the all-important(to me) back hinges, metal plastic or rubber? "Orca" who sells "em?
I gave-up on good coolers when several years-ago I bought a retro-Coleman from Wallyworld and found I had to settle for plastic hinges and then found plastic buried in the front hinge. It looked just like the one my family had back in the '60's. Not the same at all.
Now I got the cheapo Rubbermaid and of course the plastic hinges quickly broke, but I leave it be, functions kinda like a styrofoam cooler...
Yes rubber and a rubber seal on top of the lid,,,,,, ;) orca coolers pop up on ebay sometimes and Amazon on sale,,,,on YouTube there's a 30 different brand cooler challenge and tells the most,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Shellbelly on April 01, 2023, 10:54:34 PMQuote from: Gfish on April 01, 2023, 07:01:12 PMhinges
We just ordered 3 SS hinges and 2 SS latches for our igloo. Went through two sets of plastic ones in 5 years. 37 bucks and they should be here Monday. Could have bought another 309 for 37 bucks. 8)
I have the same problem with my igloo but other than that it does great,,,if i need a 40qt pelican,,otter,,kong might be other brands i would look at too,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on April 02, 2023, 04:40:53 AMI have the same problem with my igloo
I put the new SS hinges on the igloo. I think I'm gonna need to inject something into the original holes for some "bite". The new install isn't very strong.
Quote from: Shellbelly on April 03, 2023, 03:29:59 PMQuote from: Benni3 on April 02, 2023, 04:40:53 AMI have the same problem with my igloo
I put the new SS hinges on the igloo. I think I'm gonna need to inject something into the original holes for some "bite". The new install isn't very strong.
I thought I was buying brass hinges said brass,,, :( but that's ok,,,, :) maybe you can scuff it up and tape around the the hinges take out and jb weld it in the holes,,,,, ;) or maybe because i whent over the plastic hinges for more hold,,,, ;D
I have been down with stones for the last week,,,,, >:( but today I had to do something and the fiberglass in my camper shell was turning yellow it was raw fiberglass I hade all the merteraels and had most of the bed taped up,,,, ;) first I had to prime it white,,,,then base paint it white then clear coat it not ez job,,,,, ;) but I got it done,,,,,, ;D
Next thing I want to do is the lights and wiring,,,,, ??? Big job too, :D 2 led bed lights a meirna switch box and pvc to cover the wires,,, i got to paint it white too and hook up the back up lights on the roof,,,,,, ;D
looks good, Benni!
No fish today,,,, ;) but got the camper shell done,,,,,, ;D
Nice, 10.1 volts? hmm, you might have a bad connection somewhere or thin wire.
I can mail you 10 awg wire,
measure your run from the Engine bay you need, I will cut and mail you some Ancor marine 10 awg wire,
you might even catch moooo fish with higher volts in the bed. ;D
Quote from: Gobi King on April 05, 2023, 11:22:42 PM10.1 volts?
He's right, Benni. 2VDC drop across, say 15' is too much loss. You should be seeing 11.5 or better with the engine off. DC is funny stuff. Everything's gotta be tight and connections have to use the full diameter of the wire.
Quote from: Gobi King on April 05, 2023, 11:22:42 PMNice, 10.1 volts? hmm, you might have a bad connection somewhere or thin wire.
I can mail you 10 awg wire,
measure your run from the Engine bay you need, I will cut and mail you some Ancor marine 10 awg wire,
you might even catch moooo fish with higher volts in the bed. ;D
Thanks but it ok if i just run 1 or the other,,,,, ;) not at the same time,,,because I spliced in to the parking light,,,, ;D
I got skunked,,,marlo got too and dewayne had a big day on the fly,,, ;) and if anybody can quess what kind of snake this is,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Benni3 on April 07, 2023, 12:34:30 AMwhat kind of snake this is,,,
Looks like a water snake...Northern or Brown...don't know which. Comes with the territory!
Quote from: Shellbelly on April 07, 2023, 12:54:23 AMQuote from: Benni3 on April 07, 2023, 12:34:30 AMwhat kind of snake this is,,,
Looks like a water snake...Northern or Brown...don't know which. Comes with the territory!
This one had fangs and a tube I'm the bottom of it's mouth,,,,, ;)
Quote from: Benni3 on April 07, 2023, 02:17:10 AMThis one had fangs
I'm no expert. Round pupils was my first clue. Never looked in their mouth, but they catch fish and frogs. I've had them latch onto perch on a stringer. That's always fun.
Quote from: Gobi King on April 05, 2023, 11:22:42 PMNice, 10.1 volts? hmm, you might have a bad connection somewhere or thin wire.
I can mail you 10 awg wire,
measure your run from the Engine bay you need, I will cut and mail you some Ancor marine 10 awg wire,
you might even catch moooo fish with higher volts in the bed. ;D
Here is what I'm looking at with 1 on 1 off,,,, :D then none on and everything is solder,,, ;)
There back ;D
Benni - I'm not sure you can score a citation and check for snakes? - john
Benni, that looks like a water mocassin. Careful they are venomous.
gee cant understand anyone wearing macasins in the water, cheers Don.
Trout fishing this morning with marlo I got 1 big brook and 1 big rainbow,,,,, ;D
Awesome to see a great day fishing, but after seeing that snake picture if I was Marlo I might be thinking twice about standing in the bushes like that ;D -john
Nice catch Benni!
Ok 3 trout and 3 hybrids today,,,,, ;) 2 hybrids 20in and one 19in,,,,,, ;D
Fish Fry ???? Snakes are as good as possum aren't they ?
Cheers:
Todd
It's Springtime! Looks like good fishin there. Here we got alota rain, but at least the wind ain't so bad.
No snakes on the Islands. Good place if ya got Herpa-phobia(is that a word?). the dude in your picture looks like he et somethin.
Me and Larry got skunked,,,, ;) but jonh got 1 carp 1 hybrid,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,, ;) biggest 1 22in on 6lb test it was fun,,,,, ;D
I'm so good I caught a carp with Benni while I was in NC at the time. :d
Quote from: thorhammer on April 20, 2023, 11:30:54 AMI'm so good I caught a carp with Benni while I was in NC at the time. :d
The wife didn't find out either that you was gone,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,,, ;D
Spawning run? When I lived in SW Missouri right about now (depending on weather and temperature) was when they would start to run up out of the lakes - super fun - one of my "goto" lures was a white Rooster Tail. - john
Today I whent down and watched dewayne fly fish it's better than tv,,,, ;) then I hit the cove got 2 hybrids and 1 cat,,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 hybrid clay got 1 and jonh got 1 carp today,,,, ;D
Yesterday whent to the cove at 9:30am no luck even trying out my friends saltwater flys,,,,, ;) then hit the river and seed the biggest trout ever,,, :) just wouldn't hit anything,,,,, >:( dewayne called me up today I tried,,,, :( then but dewayne on him he got some trout there but not that one,,,,,, ;D
You went. That counts. Been wondering where you've been. I haven't wet a line in a week. My gills are getting dry.
Dewayne called me up today and we whent fishing,,,, ;) and I had to stop dewayne from stepping on a snake,,, :D I grabbed it by the tail and flipped it up on the walk way,,, :o but didn't see some 20year old and hit him in the leg with it,,,,,, ??? He never looked down just keep walking with his ear pugs in and looking at his cellphone,,,, :-\ and me and dewayne just couldn't stop laughing,,,,,, ;D
Sounds real 😆. Wonder if there's cure for "screen obsessive-i-tis". Getting bit? Crashing your car or running someone down?
I got 1 today,,,,,, ;D
Nice job Benni! :d
Skunked at the cove today,,,,, :( but seen 3 crappie come out,,,,, ;D
This was the 3rd day at the cover but I got one,,,,, ;D
I thought the Lowe's bucket was a Bud Light can....You can see my priorities. I thought, man, that's the smallest striper I've ever seen! Then I realized the can was a bucket. Nice one!
all the 3-4" baby stripers I ever saw were really skinny,
translucent & "all head"... like smelt w/ stripes
Benni's fish has the shape/shoulders of a healthy young adult
On the zoom call tonight we where talking about cabin air filters in cars,,,,, ;) so i pulled the one in my 2010 tundra,,,,, :o
Doggone Benni! You just stole some squirrels acorn stash! - john
I've seen some beautiful brook trout, a nice brown, a walleye and a Marlin. One might be a "bow", but I think it's a brown. Where are the smallies?
This should make my dads car go faster and get better gas miles,,,,,,, ;)
K&n
Benni,
It's funny that the manufacturer calls it a 'lifetime' filter! I find it's only a lifetime filter for the mice that like to build their nests in it!
John
Quote from: Finest Kind on July 10, 2023, 09:23:12 PMBenni,
It's funny that the manufacturer calls it a 'lifetime' filter! I find it's only a lifetime filter for the mice that like to build their nests in it!
John
Yes my freind but i got a pet tiger for mice,,,,,, ;D
And she is always on the hunt,,,,,, >:D
I got one redeye today,,,,,, ;) and did see one big trout and big smallmouths,,,, I will be back for them,,,,,, ;D
And on the other news,,,, ;) I got a painless repair man coming out the 17th to do my truck,,,then fender flares and a viper hood to go on the 18th,,,,,,,,,,D
Paintless repair? Did you get some hail damage?
Quote from: Crow on July 14, 2023, 07:48:49 PMPaintless repair? Did you get some hail damage?
Nope it's just people in parking lots,,,, :-[ It's like they do it on purpose,,,,, ;D
I got to the cove today,,,,,, ;D
And got a nice largemouth too,,,,,, ;D
Benni is always on the game! Nice fish my friend! - john
Got 6 small hybrids and 1,,,7lb carp today,,,,,, ;D
Carp are fun to catch...until you see it. :d
I have fixed 25 imperfections now I'm down to 12 on the grass hood,,,,it's in primer now,,,,, ;) but working on it today,,,,, ;D
Looks good Benni. What model and year?
Quote from: sabaman1 on July 26, 2023, 04:25:45 PMLooks good Benni. What model and year?
2010 toyota tundra
Quote from: Benni3 on July 27, 2023, 12:30:40 AMQuote from: sabaman1 on July 26, 2023, 04:25:45 PMLooks good Benni. What model and year?
2010 toyota tundra
most expensive vehicle I have ever owned,,,,,, :) but good foundation to build on,,,,,, ;) so I'm just going down the rabbit hole on it,,,,,,,,,
Toyotas well worth the effort Benni! :d
Quote from: Benni3 on July 26, 2023, 05:33:48 AMI have fixed 25 imperfections now I'm down to 12 on the grass hood,,,,it's in primer now,,,,, ;) but working on it today,,,,, ;D
Bling bling !!
I think I'm at a safer place,,, I m tinkering of putting spicks in the hood of my truck and I got so much repeated,,,,, ;) less what you think,,,,,, ;D
In thinking About it,,, ;D
Got 1 smallmouth today,,,, ;D
If you are going to go full Mad Max on the truck, you need to mount a chair on the front bumper :D
I got a debate and is the 706 with new drag washers better than a torque 5,,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 smallmouths today,,,,,, ;D
;D
Nice picture of the fox and fish hes staring at.
I have been down,,,, >:( but can work around the house alot on this hood,,,,the prices on paint suppliers has gone up treble over double,,,,, ??? But I'm sill going to fine away,,,,, ;D
Benni - With your skills have you ever thought of getting a hobby airbrush and getting into lure painting? I bet you could come up with some cool stuff and I KNOW you would personally test what you make. - john
That looks great, benni!
Purdy
That is top shelf pro paint job Benni
Let's see the car in all its glory!
WOW!
Very nice, thanks for showing us, cheers Don.
Quote from: MarkT on August 26, 2023, 06:46:28 AMLet's see the car in all its glory!
It's gonna be sometime,,,,, :-\ I did get a damaged hood at a junkyard for 10$ just for parts and they are square holes I got put in and wind shelled pp's it is alot of customization,,,,put I have gone down the rabbit hole now,,,,,, ;D
Everyday im just trying to do something,,,,, :-\ stones got me down,,,, ;) but I'm trying to do stuff,,,, ;D
Ok I went down a rabbit hole on water bottles or thermos,,,,,, >:( but there off the hook now...... ;) 16oz s'well is great 20z green steel most everyday and avana coldest over time,,,,,, :o the coldest brand not my favorite did good for 24hr keeping stuff cold and the avana 12hrs longer,,,,, ??? But my favorite was the zojirushi flip lid 30hrs strong 24hrs with the lid open who cares,,,easy to hold carry,,,use,,,,,,,, ;D
Tittamum,,, :)
The last 3 zojirushi,,,avana,,,coldest,,,,, ;D
I'm very sorry I haven't posted to much >:( ,,, >:( but stones have had me down,,,, :( but I'm going the 14th to a ship wreck out of virginia Beach I'm bringing the 4/0 reel uncle sal built me 4to1 gears double dog,,,,, ;) it might be one last stand,,,,, ;D
Wow, nice!
Wonder how hard(high pH) the drinking water is where you live. Sometimes some of those minerals like to collect in the kidney for unknown reasons.
Hope you feel better, that's not fun
I got too small ones today,,,,,,, ;D
sweet!
Way to go Bennie!!!
Nice to get some action Benni!!! Did you get them trolling or throwing? Or was it on bait? - john
Nice, that is a meaty rod!
Hey Benni, your fly if open. ;D Dominick
you guys are nuts....ooops.
🤣
John he got them, when peaing, Dom be wize & advertize, fly open, thanks for the pics, cheers Don.
Watch the movie car pool,,,, ;) it just easy access,,,,, :D but this Kenedy stone is the size of a nickel,,,,, :'( my surgery is November 29th I'm just glad is so quick,,,, ??? I can't do everything or I'm done for a week,,,,,, ;D
Somebody asked about the china,,,, :D it's Bavaria H&C,,, :) I got it at a yard sale for $4 the tea cup on ebay is $35 and when my girlfriend got home from a week trip at work,,,, :o she was surprised and a Fiji bottle that said cat water on it,,,,,, ;) she just out do spoiling the cat,,,haha,,,,, ;D
First trout of the year,,,,,, ;D
Bennie!!!
I got 1 today and my friend did to not a bad day fishing,,, ;) even though the big one got away,,,,,, ;D
hey! You got stripers on the deck (that didn't look like a hybrid but I cant quite tell) that's a good day!!!
I got 6 today and dewayne 15,,,,,, ;D
I got 1 cat 2 hybrids at the cove and the water was way down,,,,, ;D
Bennie!
That is one fat hybrid. Is the second one inside the first?
:D
I got 4 today and let a kid reel one in,,,,, ;D
Right on! Mepps Spinners? - john
I got 2 today,,,,, ;) this one was 22in on 8lb test,,,,,, ;D
???
I got 3 trout today,,,,,, ;D
Way to go!
still the most amazing thread ever!!!!
You are gettin' it done, Benni!! I can't seem to get in the "groove', this year......lost my best fishing buddy, and "2nd best" has been fighting the COVID...whiting aren't biting...at least the big ones aren't, but...better days ahead!!
Nice! It's lookin real Fall-like in them there parts. I miss that the foliage turning different colors, here it's green as can be——-always.
Nice catch Benni! Couple more weeks and it will be trout season here in San Diego county, I'm looking forward to catching me some Mount Lassen trout. :d
Thanks for your support,,,,, ;) kindly stones has been bad this year,,,,, >:( my surgery was Nov 29 and I'm starting to heal up some,,I had to fish today 1hr 5 trout,,,,,, ;D
I got 2 today,,,,, ;D
Benni is back terrorizing the fish! That's a good thing! - john
Glad to hear you're back in action!
Quote from: Crow on December 22, 2023, 01:24:57 PMGlad to hear you're back in action!
Thanks my friend,,,,, ;) best Christmas present that made someone happy was a betta fish for my cat,,,, :) hehe and me and dewayne has been fishing and doing good,,,,, ;D
Today
you are brave brother, it is cold........................
It's been slow 1or2 a day,,,,, ;) but the cats happy with the 2 bettas I got her,,,,happy fishing,,,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 dewayne got 3 and I finally got what I was looking for 5min fight or so ran across the river and got wrapped up in dewaynes fly rig 100ft away,,,,, ;) big spider web,,,,,, ;D
That's a dandy, Benni!!
Nice!
Not much difference between a cat and a serious fisherman: obsession!
Nice Trout!
I got 8 today,,,,, ;D
Great seeing Benni back out on the water! - john
Nice work!
best thread ever!
Benni, we are glad you are fishing again. The Boss just gave you 6 stars I thinK. :fish
Benni leads the good life...Dominick
Thanks my friends and I got 7 today and dewayne got a big one,,,,, ;D
Back in November I got bored and tested some water bottles,,,, ::) no yeti or Stanley's,,,, ;) now I came across klean kanteen they claim 20hrs hot and 75hrs iced lead free,,,hehe and I got 1 at Ollie's for $12.99 I'm going to test it out,,,,,, ;D
Tested filled with ice then water
S-well 16oz,,,,,,,,,,,,24hrs
Coldest 21oz,,,,,,,,,,,30hrs
Zojirushi 20oz,,,,,,,,,32hrs
Avana 18oz,,,,,,,,,,,,,38hrs
Klean kanteen 16.5oz,,,63hrs
What makes it lasts longer
How thck the walls are
If it's triple layer
If it has copper in the installation
On a 16hr drive to Florida or a 24hr fishing trip this is why,,,,,, ???
Klean kanteen has a cup too,,,,, ;)
I got 7 today,,,,, ;D
Bennie!
You are nailing them, Benni!! I haven't been doing much at the beach...can't seem to buy a bite!
I helped my friends get the boat trailer ready and inspected,,,in May we might take it to the Chesapeake bay,,,, ;)
Wow! Fancy-schmancy.
I been fishing,,,,,, ;D
i'll bet you've got alot of photos to catch up on!!!!! ;D
Way to go Benni! - john
Nice laker Benni!
Thanks my friends,,,, :) I got 2 today fishing with dewayne,,,,,, ;D
Bennie the real river monster to the fish ;-)
You're the man, Benni!!
My fishing has been....BAD! They are "restoring the beach", here on Dauphin Island, and I'm using that as an excuse! We are heading home on the 23rd...maybe I will do better on my "home turf"!
Here's some drone pix, of what they are working on
Quote from: Crow on March 15, 2024, 12:34:06 PMHere's some drone pix, of what they are working on
That's alot of work there doing,,,,,, ;)
We got 1 after another today,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Crow on March 15, 2024, 12:34:06 PMHere's some drone pix, of what they are working on
Right now the best place to fish may be out there where they're pumping the sand from; right after they shut the machinery down.
They're not supposed to be sucking up benthos and pumping a lot of carcasses up on the beach. The pre-pumping survey should have identified live bottom and restricted them on shifting sand without much life.
I got 6 today,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today,,,,wind up to 30,,,,, ;D
;D
I'm doing a dye creek in my front yard,,,,,but a kid told me I finding so many cool rock here,,,, :o and I'm like no $#@$ I'm getting them from the river hand picked,,,, >:( go to the river and your own rocks,,,,you can't even have rocks that somebody want steal it,,,,, ;D
115 five gallon buckets to do this,,,,, :o
Lots of work, but it looks great!
Hey Benni, I think you might want to look in a mirror. That is not you standing in the water fishing. ;) Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on March 22, 2024, 06:17:38 PMHey Benni, I think you might want to look in a mirror. That is not you standing in the water fishing. ;) Dominick
That's my friend fishing,,,,, ;D
I got today,,,,, ;D
I got 5 today,,,,, ;) for the last 4 days was trying to get this big brook and he might have moved on,,?,,,, ;D
NIce fish. Nice rock. Truck looking good. Go, boy.
Quote from: thorhammer on March 25, 2024, 01:34:36 PMNIce fish. Nice rock. Truck looking good. Go, boy.
Thanks man,,,,I got 4 today,,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,, ;) with dewayne and his friends,,,,, ;D
That's good looking water! - john
Hi Benni, I am under the impression you have caught a trout or two so far, do you have a faverat lure, or fly, or maybe, dark lures on a dark day, or or ?, keep well cheers Don.
Quote from: Brewcrafter on March 30, 2024, 04:04:25 PMThat's good looking water! - john
Looks good but i wouldn't drink it,,,,, ;) I got 4 today,,,,, ;D
I got 1 today but dewayne got the big one,,,,,, ;D
Quote from: Donnyboat on March 30, 2024, 10:22:16 PMHi Benni, I am under the impression you have caught a trout or two so far, do you have a faverat lure, or fly, or maybe, dark lures on a dark day, or or ?, keep well cheers Don.
We have here some artificial lure only areas,,,, ??? I have been using powerbait white grubs,,,but just the head and now im gonna go back to gulp nightcrawler 8in cut down to 1in,,,I sometimes use blue fox 2# with a white grub tail and for big trout rebel broken back sr5 and that gets expensive on the river,,,,, ;D
I got 3 today,,,,,, :)
And I'm going down the flashlight rabbit hole now I picked maglite because they don't break and my mom threw away my battery charger when I was working out of town said it was dirty,,,, >:( I got a harbor freight and it was junk so I whent on pbay and got the same one a 1989 radio shack $19 but they don't break and aways work,,,,, ;D
I'm going down the rabbit hole with flashlights now,,,,, >:(
Maglite ml25lt
Maglite ml300l 3 cell universal camo
Maglite ml300lx green
Maglite ml300l 4 cell
Nitecore edc35 5000 lumens thanks to Brewcrafter you had get on this one,,,,,, ;) so I'm going to test them out and let everybody know what happens,,,,,, ;D
had a bunch of old mag lights. don't know what happened to them. i just remember the replacement LED bulbs being more expensive than the original cost. :-\
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b07-yKnKRMQ Dominick
Bennie, I saw some guys using a rechargeable headlamp that turns on/off with the swipe of a hand, I love it.
Now I remember why my late 70's girlfriend hated Debbie Boone; cute and talented. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything about it. Then again, she was gaga for Robbie Benson.
I got 3 rainbows yesterday and got the new flash lights in the nitecore edc35 was the one I'm most impressed with brighter than a streamlight,,,,,, ;D
Got 1 trout today and tested the nitecore out 1/2 mile away,,,,, ;D
You happy with the Nitecore? I didn't lead you wrong? -john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on April 11, 2024, 03:38:44 AMYou happy with the Nitecore? I didn't lead you wrong? -john
Maybe the battery no replacement,,,, :o
I got one trout today with high water and winds,,,,,,, ;D
HaHa,
I couldn't figure out why there was a YouTube video in this thread! :d
I got 1 today,,,,, ;D
Gee Bennie you must have a lot of line on that trout reel, cheers Don.
Quote from: Donnyboat on April 16, 2024, 02:47:31 AMGee Bennie you must have a lot of line on that trout reel, cheers Don.
No I need to change it,,,, ;) it's a 2500 and it's getting really low on the spool but enough to get bye,,,, :o I most of the timr change it once a month,,,this time 2.5 months,,,, ;D
Ok so today I got up and whent to get my dad's trailer and it was on a plug was that too short and he said just take one of my riding mowers,,,ya will the one I got didn't have the deck on it,,,,,it was in the barn ok no bolts,,battery died,,,flat tires,,,,ok,,,no problem,,,started towing it home and a tire on the trailer went flat and whent to big lots to get a portable tire inflation,, the cable was to short,,,so got my parents to pull close with hazard lights on to make it work,,,, >:( had to jack the tire up for it to work,,,, ??? Got it home and went back to big lots to return the tire inflation and found a wallet it had $160 dollars 4 credit cards anthem health and a debit card,,,his driver's license almost out of state it had to be a roanoke college student,,,, 8) and then he pulled up next to us looking through there new suv,,,,,,so whent up and gave back to him,,,,,,,he said thanks and whent back to his car and was looking at his money and looking at me totally a dodo like I was trying to get over him,,,,, >:( you try to help people and this was the thanks,,,this young people are so ,,,,,they make a bad day worse,,,,,,,, :)
Weird. You did good turn for the guy though, and maybe good karma's coming your way. If only I myself could go through life without expecting to be appreciated when I do good, that would be ideal, but noooooo...