FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

“SAVE OUR WATERS”

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Ok – I am bored.  After picking up the Boss at the airport Tuesday she is back to work and I am not fishing today.  Somebody had to go to the store and get some food!  Time to get a few things done so no feelings of guilt when I am fishing my ass off.  But with the front really roaring through here tomorrow with big north winds it will probably be Friday before I am back on the water.  So as usual can’t go fishing so thinking about fishing.

While I was in the area I hit the Bass Pro in Round Rock and picked up a few staples.  Swim jigs, plastics, and some 6lb fluorocarbon for slow rolling the Knockin’ Tail in the crystal clear waters of Bull Shoals and Norfork.  Also picked up the VMC Bladed Hybrid trebles with the dangling spinner to add to my saltwater topwaters.  Interested in seeing whether it makes a difference, I know the Spook Jr with the feathers sure does work.  And I can still be sucker for new stuff like all fishermen.

Also picked up a swivel locator mount for the skiff.  As the locator is mounted on the console this will let me turn it around and watch while fishing on the deck.  Kind of fancy for the tub, but I am getting it back in fishing shape.  Fishing out of it the last few trips is a nice reminder that there is a lot to be said for simple, it sure made no difference in the amount of catching.

Though I prefer to shop in tackle stores there is a reason I do some shopping Bass Pro and Cabela’s.  It is the only credit card we own and only put big purchases, travel, and then pay it off right away so I get the points.  Consequently I get lots of points to use for tackle.  My banker asked me why I did not have their card, my response, start giving tackle back and I will sign up tomorrow.  It may not be “totally free” but it sure is nice to sack up a bunch without shelling out any cash.

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 Get the new Knockin’ Tail, it catches fish!  

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I am happy to report that the Knockin’ Tail is finally in production.  Michael has expended tons of money and effort to get the job done, and in spite of a set back or two the Knockin’ Tail is on the way!  So you can pick them up at the Houston Fishing Show for sure and possibly as early as next Wednesday from his site, but first will be everyone who pre-ordered as it should be.  So if you do not make the show keep checking his website.  It is going to be the hot bait this year.  And here is the official color list.

Colors:

Pearl/Limetruese tail

Pumpkinseed

Magic Grass

Chicken on a Chain

Red Shad

White Ice

So no matter your fish of choice there is a color to do the job, fresh or salt.  Can’t wait for the smallmouth thump in Arkansas!

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Random Fish Pic

My Belize permit.  Another one off the bucket list.

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After seeing Keith on the lake the other day I wondered how it went for them.  Looks like it went fine!

Great seeing you on the water Monday…and like you said on your post Monday evening…they kept biting and biting…and biting.  We ended up staying until 5:30.  All I kept saying was WOW!  We caught so many we stopped counting.  Just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks again for the info.  The swim jig was the bait of the day for me…and if you are not ready they will take the jig and your rod.  Funny story…my buddy and I are in a cove and I’m reeling my jig by a big stump (dreaming about hamburgers)…its what my buddies and I call it when we aren’t paying attention…and WHAM!  Slams it, runs with it, rips the rod out of my hand, I catch it before it hits the lake…I manage to get a half-hearted hook set, and she’s on for a minute and then gone…WHAT JUST HAPPENDED!!! Meanwhile my partner is at the front of boat cracking up.  At least I didn’t lose the rod…lol.  It was an awesome day though and we left them biting.  We hope to get back down there within the next couple of weeks or so.  Maybe even sooner.  Oh, by the way, I got a couple of Bang O Lures I’m itching to try as well.  Maybe it will be time for it when we return.

Thanks again Doug

Til next time…tight lines

Congratulations on a great day, when I said they were biting I was not kidding.  And I want to say thanks for letting us know.  I try to help folks as often as  I can but so many then do not let me know anything after the fact.  This is the kind of response that warms my heart, sharing a little knowledge and adding to other’s success.

One thing about the swim jig, the occasional big one will flat smoke it, at least you held on to the rod.  I have been saying the last couple of weeks, stump like stuff, especially now that they are going to the beds.  And you are right about the Bang O Lure, the time is coming.  And all it takes is a good day on that thing to believe, it will catch big bass.  So keep in touch and hope to see you on the water next trip.

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Rusty, our Fayette, Bastrop, fly tying, Mexican fishing guru is going to be sidelined a while after getting his second knee done.  I feel his pain after my operation and being put on the sidelines for a couple of months.  Nothing worse than not being able to go do to outside influences.  So wishing you the best and you will be back on the water soon enough.  I will try to hold done the fort for you.  Tough job but somebody has to do it.

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And one of my Facebook buddies sent along this comment on “soft” baits.

You were talking about softness of soft plastics in there. The only benefit I can see to a softer plastic is action of the bait. As far as fish holding onto it or biting it better, the soft argument makes absolutely NO SENSE, IMO. Why??? If baits needed to be soft for fish to bite or hold onto them, what about the millions of fish caught on crankbaits? Were they just a fluke…. LOL!

Great comment Jay, which about covers it.  A little common sense goes a long way.  Maybe if fish had false teeth and needed to gum their food the softness would make a real difference.  I am convinced it is simply a way to basically sell more baits.  It is so irritating when after catching 1 fish the bait tears at the head and is basically unusable.  And at $6 a pack, or 0.75 a bite, it can get expensive.  So thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter and for your service.

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Nothing important today.  It struggled all day to get to 50 degrees but every time I checked it was stuck on 49.  The wind was blowing 20mph out of the north and it sprinkled on and off  all day.  I wanted to go, but the wind was just a little to much.  So tomorrow will be a wait and see thing, but hopefully at least a little fishing late morning.  So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.

Good Luck and Tight Lines