FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

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Attention Area Bass Fishermen

I got this comment from Chago and it actually involves something I have actually thought about in the past.  It might have changed my life.

Doug,

Now for some much-needed help from you and your readers. The Covid situation has been complex but brought forth many silver linings. My boys have fished every body of water within a fifty mile radius from Victoria. They have practiced social distancing and remain Covid free, but they have caught a severe case of bass fever. My two high schoolers have decided they want to start a bass fishing team. Of course, I’m excited and encourage their efforts, but unfortunately, we are blind to the process. They are willing to learn and, more importantly, accept the uphill challenge. Any advice would be most appreciated.

Thank you.
Chago

I sent him some links to various High School bass fishing organizations.  He reports his sons, along with some friends and fathers, are looking at starting a club at Victoria High School.  It is a wonderful project for Victoria, which is a fishing town.  This is so worth while and I will be keeping in contact with them as they move through the process.  This is a great opportunity to mentor some young guys and share our love of the sport.  So all you local bass fishermen here is a chance to give back in some ways to the sport we all love.  And maybe put your money where your mouth is.  Think about it, what can you do?  Though I don’t have a bass boat count me in.  Would love to spend the day with a couple of kids watching as they grow as fishermen.  So count me in.

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The new Knockin Tail is available in many places on the Texas coast.  So stop in at your local tackle store and ask for the new Knockin Tail.  And it will be available in Victoria this week, will let you know!

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I am sure those of you who read this stuff are getting sick of me touting the Knockin Tail.  But from the day Michael started working on it there was no doubt in my mind that it was going to be a hit.  And after a ton of work to get it “right” it is spreading up and down the coast and selling like hot cakes.  All because the fishing results are bearing out my original thoughts – that thing works!  So congratulations to Michael and his family, he earned it.  And if you have not tried them yet, your loss!

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Ed tossed in his .02 worth on the Colorado trip.

Very Cool!! Great pics and descriptions, almost being there.
Thank you, what an experience. Gonna have to get my wife convinced to try it one day.

Thanks

I appreciate you kind comments.  For the money it really is a cheap trip for a world class destination.  And with gas at this price it is even cheaper.  There are plenty of reasonable places to stay in the Pagosa Springs area and from there just the Colorado topographical map and some planning and you are good to go.  From that point whether you have a 4×4 is the main issue, but it really is not necessary to explore, but it does open up some awesomely crazy drives.  Add coming arounnd the corner and having an elk cross the road, or a herd of mule deer feeding, turkeys, it is the “zoo” we call the great outdoors.

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And the HardheadKing, the best name on the net, sent along this comment.

Congrats on a good time in Big Bayou. Hope to make it down there soon. Regarding the alarm, it probably is the float level switch inside that tank and unfortunately the only solution I’ve heard of is to replace the tank. Ouch!

My ’99 merc is holding up. I keep threatening to go back to premix so I can avoid oil pump failure, pump problems, and simple oil hose plumbing problems but so far I’ve been lucky. I can’t say enough about how much better she runs on the ethanol free gas.

My last trip still sticks in my craw.  They were on the chew and I had not even touched a small portion of the area.  It had epic written all over it.  But stuff happens, there will be other days.

As far as the engine funny yours is a 99.  Mine is a 2010 Opti with 1000 hours on it and it has done yeoman work.  Bob said that the oil tank failures start around 10 years of age, and unless it is the alarm it will be the tank.  But with the cost of a new motor the occasional repair on an older engine comes with the territory.  (Not that I am happy about it!)  As long as the compression stays equal on all cylinders I will run it till it croaks.  So I just made sure the skiff was ready to go and it will be back on the water soon.  Plus, every time I think about selling the skiff the Mako goes in for whatever and I am still fishing.   I really do have a fishing problem.  Thanks for the comments and good to hear from you.

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And last a rant from SA Joe.

OH IM VENTING. THIS COUNTRY IS screwed. I can understand closing a park because it got full of people to allow distancing. (ARKANSAS BEND) Lake Travis. But what does closing the boat ramp do when the park is open???. During the weeks there isnt anyone there. I launch my bass boat and off i go by myself….im in the water in 10 minutes and away from people. If others want to tie off to other boats and party. Then let them dumb a’s catch the virus together…problem solved. Why cant fisherpeople get together and have a voice to the stupidity above us????

Believe me I have ranted the same way, I feel your pain.  It is so stupid to close the ramps.  Coleto is a perfect example, those of us with an annual pass could just drive in, unload, fish, load and hit the road without any contact with anyone.  It seems to me you have a better chance of getting it at the grocery store, Walmart, or wherever else you might happen to be.  I get the feeling that in some cases they just don’t want to fool with it as not sure what medical justification they could have for it.  Since Coleto has cancelled all prior reservations for camping until June 1 I am concerned it might stay closed until then.   Free The Ramps!

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Tim from Wade Right spoke with Capt. Howie of the Southern Belle and it is looking good.  They just got back from his first 3 day trip with a 10 man party to the Chandeleurs.  The report – a 250 fish trout limit!  I was worried that we might not be able to go in early June but it looks like it is game on.  So with less than a month to go it is time to get excited.

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And speaking of big trips, Muskie Bay Resort in Canada just reported that the border will remain closed to nonessential travel until late June.  That is really a tough blow for them, they are good people and that is a big part of their season.  Folks are suffering everywhere.

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That is it for today.  Still waiting to hear from the redfish fly guy which should be happening soon.  Today I am trying to decide if I am going to get my lazy butt up in the morning early and head to the bay.  We have a chance for some thunderstorms and showers and the wind is going to get up in the afternoon.  (Like that is a surprise.)  I will just keep watching today and see how it looks.  Not interested in another short trip.  So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.

Good Luck and Tight Lines