Had some time this past weekend and gave the local trout population a try.
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The campground I'm at also has a problem in their front pond with snappers. They just put in 20 ducklings and wanted the turtles out of there. So I gave them a hand with that. This is one of two that I caught.
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The ducklings should appreciate this...lol
Nice fishes Bob. Looks like turtle can take off some fingers if you give him a chance. ;D
Great Shots Bob!
That is one pissed off Turtle. :o
Yeah they didn't want the ducklings to be snacks ;D
Looks like a fun trip there Bob.
Very nice Bob!
Those snapping turtles are nasty. On one trip I didn't realize it but they were eating trout off our stringer faster then we could put them on!
.....................Lou
Bob; Very nice Trout and Snapping Turtle for Turtle soup. ;D
Joe
Nice trout Bob. That turtle is huge. What do you do with the turtle? Turtle soup?
The turtles were relocated 5 mi. Down the down the road on state land in a pond. The turtles were unharmed. The trout were caught in a creek called the plattekill up near saugerties NY. These appeared to be stocked fish, but still nice sized for a little flow. 16" and 14". Lost one right at shore that was definetly a "hold over" fish of at least 20". Hook came out as I was trying to drag him up on the shore. Didn't have a net, waders or anything with me...lol. The one that got away. Nice change from my usual saltwater fishing. Got to spend 2+ hours in complete solitude. Not another fishermen seen. It was drizzling so maybe that's why. I know the exact hole where the "one that got away" lives.....story to be continued👍🏻😆
Couple pictures of the swim right outside the camper door
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Good looking fish and not so pretty turtle.....btw how does one go about catching those turtles? I'm assuming very carfully :D
Quote from: BMITCH on May 02, 2016, 12:13:08 PM
The campground I'm at also has a problem in their front pond with snappers. They just put in 20 ducklings and wanted the turtles out of there. So I gave them a hand with that. This is one of two that I caught.
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/4FFBAFBD-C2D3-40EF-BA93-594B547C0134_zpsn1aox5yj.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/MITSERVCS/media/4FFBAFBD-C2D3-40EF-BA93-594B547C0134_zpsn1aox5yj.jpg.html)
The ducklings should appreciate this...lol
reminds me of an ex-girlfriend...... ;D
I wouldn't hold that snapper at that height if I were you ;D
Nice fish buddy, try those steamed and fixed with olive oil and lemon juice
Very well spoken Sal! ;D ;D
...Lou