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Sports Category => Outdoors & Recreational Hobbies => Topic started by: ricqik on May 01, 2009, 10:52:08 PM
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went bass fishing today. it was cold, windy n only caught two lg bass, 2, maybe 3 lbs each. but it was fun running the boat at full throttle.
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might try again tomorrow, a different spot or maybe follow professional bassman, blabla where ever he goes ;D, u know the saying "u can run but u can't", in the case, "u can't run or hide", cuz i can keep up wit ya.
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pool 4? i take it?
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pool 4? i take it?
yep.
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must be fun fishing an dnot working?
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chino, u doing pepin next week, haven't heard form u lately
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took my boy n went bassin in wi instead, caught some nice lg n sm bass
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Hey...from that angle your boat looks like my boat too!! Lol...
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Hey...from that angle your boat looks like my boat too!! Lol...
u got a bass boat too?
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I do!!! but i rarely get to enjoy it.
The man takes it out all the time and leaves me home alone... >:(
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is it u n ?
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LOL...ummm, who?
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LOL...ummm, who?
lol, only person i know who has a boat in similar color is ..... if not, who's ur bf?
or u could just pm me who he is. i'm sure i know him, since he's surely knows me.
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So if it turns out you do know him...will you knock some sense into him?? Lol... ;D
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So if it turns out you do know him...will you knock some sense into him?? Lol... ;D
i tell him to take u out everytime he goes out bass fishing.
i would take my gf fishing everytime if i could. :) it's hawt watching a chick fish, especially if she knows how to pitch that jig. i'm all in aww :o if i ever see that.
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*sigh*... I'm struggling out there on the damn river. Makes me wanna cry a river. :'(
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i see u made it south of pepin, i see the popular sand hill ;D
did u catch any fish?
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man why everyone got a picture like mine! ;D
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man why everyone got a picture like mine! ;D
wanna be like u, u're popular man ;D
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i see u made it south of pepin, i see the popular sand hill ;D
did u catch any fish?
Yeah went out again... didn't do so well. All the other bass boats weren't doing anything entirely diff either... how the fudge do peeps manage to catch their limit and descent size bags??? I seriously need to get a guide or something.. :-[
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man why everyone got a picture like mine! ;D
Hey.. I still have my ass as my avatar ok.. chill out. LOL ;D
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What a freakn great day!!!
white people thought i was participating in their tournament-NEXT YEAR!
caught 4 bass and 3 pike.
hit a log or two or three
Broke my ducer-there goes 200bucks!
burned 30 gallons of gas-kinda have the plate tuned
got stuck numerous times-thank you push-pole!
trolling motor started to get very weak at 2pm
received a bad ass burn
That sums up my day
SUCKS!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, biggest bag from St.Judes today over 28lbs, A lot of bags pushing 24lbs+, big fish over 5lbs and that is day 1.
Gonna be a tough one. Things can change in a weeks time. :kermit:
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dude, just think for a minute. temps r right about 54-55 degrees. what's that tell u, prespawn, staging, baitfish. they're looking for cover at the moment n feeding hard just before the spawn. water clarity sucks, like 8-10", so bass r rather shallow, less then 6' or so n when they do hold to cover, they will be tight against the cover. so if u pitch to cover, make sure ur bait gets to the cover. the bass ain't gonna move far to come get ur bait unless u're cranking n they're following the vib to find ur lure.
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wanna be like u, u're popular man ;D
popular my ass!!! ;D I think we all should have a picture of the hearts that power our vessels! Have to admit, that is one awesome angle to be lookn at and hearing that beast roar WOT!
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I think i'm ready. I'm going to WING it!
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lol, i did that the 2 yrs ina row n down in pepin too. ;D but luckily it's just my troller transducer so it's only $70
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dude, just think for a minute. temps r right about 54-55 degrees. what's that tell u, prespawn, staging, baitfish. they're looking for cover at the moment n feeding hard just before the spawn. water clarity sucks, like 8-10", so bass r rather shallow, less then 6' or so n when they do hold to cover, they will be tight against the cover. so if u pitch to cover, make sure ur bait gets to the cover. the bass ain't gonna move far to come get ur bait unless u're cranking n they're following the vib to find ur lure.
Ricqik, Teach me! Please! I still have lots to learn!!!! :blob1:
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two months, 5 weeks of use and now all gone. Hey atleast the GPS part still works! ;D
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Yeah went out again... didn't do so well. All the other bass boats weren't doing anything entirely diff either... how the fudge do peeps manage to catch their limit and descent size bags??? I seriously need to get a guide or something.. :-[
bring in that KICKER fish. The brownish yellow bottom feeder that can weight over 10lbs easy! Three of those and you will have all of us beat!! ;D
its tough, keep at it. Like I told you, I always struggle on pre-fish! ;)
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Oh yeah, biggest bag from St.Judes today over 28lbs, A lot of bags pushing 24lbs+, big fish over 5lbs and that is day 1.
LOLz.. your funny. Your kidding us right? :-\
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Ricqik, Teach me! Please! I still have lots to learn!!!! :blob1:
teach u, u should be teaching me, u're a pro. i only caught 2 yesterday, spent most the day fighting the wind. it was terrible yesterday. but i did notice, they r tight to cover. temps m the 2 i caught r telling me they haven't spawn yet, so they r heavy n active if u can put it in front of them. if temps stay steady, looks like it's gonna, next week will be hot. i think/hope.
i took my boy to mallelieu, the bight was hot, first pitch to shore, bam, high 4 lbs bass. prespawn too. not a single bed in sight. i'm just affraid next week they might be spawning n we're stuck with 2 lbs males.
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LOLz.. your funny. Your kidding us right? :-\
No I'm not! I have a buddy that fished it. If you saw the Rapala Z520 today on there, that was them. They are in 45th place! They weighed in 6 fish 16lbs, caught total of 9 fish. There you have it!
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bring in that KICKER fish. The brownish yellow bottom feeder that can weight over 10lbs easy! Three of those and you will have all of us beat!! ;D
its tough, keep at it. Like I told you, I always struggle on pre-fish! ;)
Today was my first time ever catching a bass on pool 4... took me a few hours... caught a few bass and pike... but the bass were small... one pike was large. Can I add a pike to my bag during the tourney? Please? :-[
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No I'm not! I have a buddy that fished it. If you saw the Rapala Z520 today on there, that was them. They are in 45th place! They weighed in 6 fish 16lbs, caught total of 9 fish. There you have it!
isn't this their 2 day total weight tourny?
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teach u, u should be teaching me, u're a pro. i only caught 2 yesterday, spent most the day fighting the wind. it was terrible yesterday. but i did notice, they r tight to cover. temps m the 2 i caught r telling me they haven't spawn yet, so they r heavy n active if u can put it in front of them. if temps stay steady, looks like it's gonna, next week will be hot. i think/hope.
i took my boy to mallelieu, the bight was hot, first pitch to shore, bam, high 4 lbs bass. prespawn too. not a single bed in sight. i'm just affraid next week they might be spawning n we're stuck with 2 lbs males.
SSSSSSSSSSShhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!
Dude. i'm a beginner!!!! And you know it!!! ;D
please delete the name. ;)
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isn't this their 2 day total weight tourny?
yup.
Ricqik, we'll talk more tomorrow over the phone about this issue. ;D
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I kinda figured it would be hott, thought real hard about it!! A lot of people out there???? Water temps there??
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holy crap BATMAN! All this talk and I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOO Tired already! 14hour day, but I'd rather do this than work any day!!
ricqik, i'll call you tomorrow! Don't be ignoring my calls now! ;D
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dude, i work tomorrow. won't be home till 7pm. u know i work my ass off so i can have half a week off just to fish. imma hit one more time on wed to see how their holding.
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ok, i'll call you one of these days!
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Hey.. I still have my ass as my avatar ok.. chill out. LOL ;D
Dude nice ass! Not in a gay way. ;D
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Dude nice ass! Not in a gay way. ;D
yeah................ sure.......... ........ ;D
better watch ur rear phocy ;D
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So how many did RickJR catch today??
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Dude nice ass! Not in a gay way. ;D
I meant PICTURE! ;D
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two similar pictures Taken on the same river-Coincidence? I think not! Great Minds think a like! ;D
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This Sir is A
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how long have u guys been fishing pool 4-5 now?
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
So how many did RickJR catch today??
he pulled in 2 sticks, 3 branches, lost 5 jigs, 2 cranks made 4 knots then sat n watch ricqi sr show him how it's done ;D
how long have u guys been fishing pool 4-5 now?
this'll be my 4th yr, haven't won a single pepin yet. :'(
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how long have u guys been fishing pool 4-5 now?
my second year, Third trip ever to target bass. :D
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one day, RicqikJr will show RicqiKSR how its done ;D
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gotta to buy more jigs n trailers. ran out of 3/8oz n need alot more 1/4oz
cool thing was i have him load the boat. damn steep ramp.
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dude don't u work TOMORROW! ;D
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RIc and Will... are you guys crazy like those mica folks who are doing 30-50mph out there on the backwaters dodging timber in 1-3 ft of water??? My jaw just dropped when I was sittin there like a pussy slowly trolling my way through timber and all of a sudden 2 bass boats go zoomin' by me like they know every inch of the backwaters... :-\
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heck no, $3k+ for a lower unit n maybe a cracked stern ain't worth it. it cost me $3.4k last yr for a new lower unit n a new power trim. i hit a floating log in open water on pepin doing 70mph+. i can tell u, it ain't a thump n u coast, it's like someone slammed on the brakes, u get thrown up against the steering wheel n u're really lucky if ur boat doesn't do a 360 at high speed. 3yrs ago i watch a bassboat fly thru a backwater channel doing about 60 or so, they hit a stump. i heard a loud crackling, the limiter bouncing a few time as i watch the boat do a 360 all the while the lover unit went flying 30' into the air, the water sprayed like a bomb was dropped into the water. i was quite surprise them 2 guys didn't go flying out of the boat. it was quite a site. it was a well known channel that everyone flies thru all the time. they must of been off just a bit.
better safe then sorry. hate to be out for the season on the first tourny. just be careful.
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heck no, $3k+ for a lower unit n maybe a cracked stern ain't worth it. it cost me $3.4k last yr for a new lower unit n a new power trim. i hit a floating log in open water on pepin doing 70mph+. i can tell u, it ain't a thump n u coast, it's like someone slammed on the brakes, u get thrown up against the steering wheel n u're really lucky if ur boat doesn't do a 360 at high speed. 3yrs ago i watch a bassboat fly thru a backwater channel doing about 60 or so, they hit a stump. i heard a loud crackling, the limiter bouncing a few time as i watch the boat do a 360 all the while the lover unit went flying 30' into the air, the water sprayed like a bomb was dropped into the water. i was quite surprise them 2 guys didn't go flying out of the boat. it was quite a site. it was a well known channel that everyone flies thru all the time. they must of been off just a bit.
better safe then sorry. hate to be out for the season on the first tourny. just be careful.
Ok good thing I backed down cuz for a moment I was tempted to start speeding through also... I'm guessin many of these folks that fly around in the back waters must have been fishing this stretch for years and years -- to know every foot of it.
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no matter how well u know back waters, it's always a gamble. every spring high water floats in new logs that lie just under the surface. could be all fine n dandy one yr n the next yr could be different.
phocy, did u go out again today?
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id u go out again today?
No... I went Friday and Saturday already.. my bro works today so I didn't go. Gas money is killin' though. :-\
Still feel a little uneasy about that river... I feel there's a bass heaven somewhere that everyone knows about, hence the quantity and big bass numbers. Just need a ton of time on that river.
Does anyone ever fish the wide open pepin?
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i've heard of people fish pepin north of where we launch and do very well. But we are not that good yet. One Day!
I run really really slow in the back waters, even that resulted in a busted ducer and smacking my gelcoat. >:(
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I run really really slow in the back waters, even that resulted in a busted ducer and smacking my gelcoat. >:(
Geebus Will... how shallow were you and did you hit a rock? log? When I'm in less than 2 ft of water I usually just troll...
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well it was 8ft. Guess didn't see the log just under the water. oh well. >:(
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Which HBC'ers usually dominate this stretch of the mississippi?
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nascar (peter)
enosey
and etc..........
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yep, they've fish pepin longer than any of us.
i think it's always been dan, enosey or peter only. they used to fish fom on pepin too until hbc got competitive n they're trying to hang on to try to stay atop. but more n more hmong basser r coming out that r good, like blabla, watchout for him. he's quietly stalking up to them. kicks my ass at tonka tourny last yr too. i gotta watch for him too.
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yep, they've fish pepin longer than any of us.
i think it's always been dan, enosey or peter only. they used to fish fom on pepin too until hbc got competitive n they're trying to hang on to try to stay atop. but more n more hmong basser r coming out that r good, like blabla, watchout for him. he's quietly stalking up to them. kicks my ass at tonka tourny last yr too. i gotta watch for him too.
Whatever Rick! ;D Still have lots to learn!! Soon I will dominate Pepin. ;D
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gonna go spend $100 on lures thurs, prep the boat on fri n fish sat ;D
I will dominate Pepin. ;D
see, that's what i mean. u already talking about domination. imma watch my back. >:D
i'm not fishing to win this yr, never have, just doing it for fun like always. ;D
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:D
I don't fish to win, I fish to compete. I fish to make me a better fisherman. I fish to figure out the pattern, my passion is Walleye. Now if I can only get my boat to idle and run at 1.5-2.5mph! >:(
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saving up for a boat...practic ing every day...starting point will be co angler...like how Takahiro omori did it and skeet reese...pro bass angler...my dream...who has a similar dream
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saving up for a boat...practic ing every day...starting point will be co angler...like how Takahiro omori did it and skeet reese...pro bass angler...my dream...who has a similar dream
TO is my man!
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saving up for a boat...practic ing every day...starting point will be co angler...like how Takahiro omori did it and skeet reese...pro bass angler...my dream...who has a similar dream
no need to save up! Its better to finance and if you ever have to lose something, you dont lose a big down payment on it.
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Jason whats the plan for pepin?? :D
I'm clueless myself. Hopefully i'll have something figured out by the end of the day saturday. ;D
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Jason whats the plan for pepin?? :D
I'm clueless myself. Hopefully i'll have something figured out by the end of the day saturday. ;D
The plan for pepin aka pool 4, 5 is to junk fish and cover as much water as possible and pray for the best. Not much more you can do. I feel I'm going into it blindly but oh well... gotta start some where. If what you say about tourney day is true then hopefully I catch at least 1 rock bass. ;D
Watch me come to weigh ins with a limit of rock bass. =)
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NO worries! its true what they say, if your prefishn and catch fish on one lure, come tournament day the fish change and your stuck on one pattern your SOL! I usually always fish differently on tourney day. Best advice to give you. ;)
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NO worries! its true what they say, if your prefishn and catch fish on one lure, come tournament day the fish change and your stuck on one pattern your SOL! I usually always fish differently on tourney day. Best advice to give you. ;)
Yeah... I believe it. Look at Skeet Reese this year... his pre-fish was shitty as heck, idled around a lot.. didn't catch/locate much fish. He ended up winning.
My goal is to gain more experience.. so hopefully I feel I've gained something whether I get skunked or not.
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alright guys, guess the winning weight.
i say 18 lbs, give or take.
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alright guys, guess the winning weight.
i say 18 lbs, give or take.
18?... i didnt get pass 5lbs during any of my prefish days... WTF!!!
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going to go get things ready n head out soon here
see u n blabla there, good luck
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going to go get things ready n head out soon here
see u n blabla there, good luck
haha... i been up all night. ;D
See you all there! (hopefully we're at the right launch)
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damn, i'm exhausted..... ..
going to bed....... for a little bit
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damn, i'm exhausted..... ..
going to bed....... for a little bit
wish I could say the same. I didn't get to sleep till midnight and I couldn't sleep the night before tourney either... :-[
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1 tourny done, 8 to go. ;)
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no need to save up! Its better to finance and if you ever have to lose something, you dont lose a big down payment on it.
Good point...*daydream of them annoucing my name as the winner at the weigh in for bass master classic*
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i'm still exhausted too! :-[ took me a sick day yesterday. still tired. NO MORE fishing for me for a while! ;D
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alright guys, guess the winning weight.
i say 18 lbs, give or take.
18?... i didnt get pass 5lbs during any of my prefish days... WTF!!!
looks like it was a little higher than i thought. lets see how the next one pans out. low water always makes it tough.i'm still exhausted too! :-[ took me a sick day yesterday. still tired. NO MORE fishing for me for a while! ;D
i won't be fishing again until mn bass opener.
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no practice RICK?? ;D
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no practice RICK?? ;D
Practice doesn't exist in Rick's dictionary. He just goes during tourney day and kick everyone's ass. LOLz ;D
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can't practice in mn till bass opener ???
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Practice doesn't exist in Rick's dictionary. He just goes during tourney day and kick everyone's ass. LOLz ;D
like CHUCK NORRIS! ;D
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Practice doesn't exist in Rick's dictionary. He just goes during tourney day and kick everyone's ass. LOLz ;D
kicking ass is beating the 2nd place team by about 8 lbs like at waconia lake. oh, make that twice on waconia. ;D
k, enugh rubbin
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u know, the whole day on at the tourny, i only ran into alan/partner once n ed/chris twice. everybody must have their own secret backwater i don't know about. i'll scope out more area's next yr. :D
until then,
n to motivate u two some more n something for u two to look forward to ;D ;D ;D
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I got one too! ;D
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I got one too! ;D
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i knew it, u dominating on the low. watching my back for u.
where's that one from?
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Work... ;D
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Work... ;D
so u just took a pic of someone's? ;D j/k
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tonka classic
phocy, blabla, u two register yet. i'm mailing my reg out tomorrow. but i won't be doing the satelite tourny. don't forget to fill out the both forms.
n anybody else who's interested
http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/Index.html
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I wont' be participating this year. :'( Next year for sure!
Good Luck to all that will be participating!!!!!!!!! :D
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so u just took a pic of someone's? ;D j/k
we have a work tourney every year, the day before the tonka classic. my first year here I took big bass, that is how I got the trophy.
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tonka classic
phocy, blabla, u two register yet. i'm mailing my reg out tomorrow. but i won't be doing the satelite tourny. don't forget to fill out the both forms.
n anybody else who's interested
http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/Index.html
I already submitted mine back in April. How do you know if you got in? Do they send you a confirmation letter or do you just have to show up during tourney day and hope they call your name?
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i just show up at the meeting n check in. usually, only half the people reg before the deadline. the other half reg as walk-ins on meeting day so it's 1st come 1st serve for those who walk-in. it's pretty much guaranteed if u mail in ur reg.
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i just show up at the meeting n check in. usually, only half the people reg before the deadline. the other half reg as walk-ins on meeting day so it's 1st come 1st serve for those who walk-in. it's pretty much guaranteed if u mail in ur reg.
COol... I'll see you guys there then.
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jason, you going to be at tonka saturday bright and early??
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so if ur not gonna fish the tonka classic n u win the satellite, screw the classic n just pocket the money. hmm, maybe i should do that.
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so if ur not gonna fish the tonka classic n u win the satellite, screw the classic n just pocket the money. hmm, maybe i should do that.
I thought the satellite was canceled???
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jason, you going to be at tonka saturday bright and early??
No... I dunno.. haven't been focused lately.. too much going on right now. Haven't thought about fishing for 2 weeks now. I need to shape up and go for the kill next week... I took thurs and frid off next week. Hopefully pre-fishing goes good.
Tonka is gonna be jam packed this saturday anyway... probably over 100 bass boats runnin' around. :-\
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I thought the satellite was canceled???
i thought it was move to this sat on same lake as classic.
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This saturday, Tonka, Maxwell, meet at 6am. take off is at 7 fish til noon.
Even if i win, i'm going to pocket the money as I'm not going to fish the classic. ;D
bring beer, we'll go chase green fish after that and drink!
i'll be out chasing people around during the classic! hahahhaa! NOT!
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damn, i just realized i only have sat to prefish. >:( wtf
if i'm in the area, i might stop by to see how well the satellite did.
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stop by, should be a fun day. than i'll chase you around help you prefish. ;D
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i want to hit up that small untouched lake i told u about but got no time. could be the lake that the next state record will come from.
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heard it was choked with weeds as of now and hard to get around........ i thought of doing that also....
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auburn was also a weed choked lake, there's the key, weed choked lakes. bass got great hiding places.
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wish i had a 101 :D
ok, think i got a game plan. how is the launch to your little lake you speak of and is it a motorized lake?
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i just use my trolling motor bcuz it's a 6hp limit, u need 2 people otherwise bring some waders if ur going by urself. guarantee ur vehicle will be in the water. when we launched there with my skeeter, my truck was completely in the water up to my stepbar with exhaust bubbling in the water. the launch is like a parking lot that end on the waters edge. 4wd is a must.
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i would rather bring my 14' so i can just push it off the trailer if i go by myself otherwise i prefer my skeeter, so much more comfortable n don't get blown around if it's windy.
oh yeah, lots of northerns too
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maybe i should do the satellite n bring in 5 fish @ 20 lbs n pocket that money ;D
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hey bla n phocy, who u guys doing the satellite with?
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Thinking and thinking... i want to do it but gotta check my schedule...
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Thinking and thinking... i want to do it but gotta check my schedule...
thought i saw ur name on the list as confirmed attendee's
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thought i saw ur name on the list as confirmed attendee's
I'm never confirmed anything with peter.
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I'm never confirmed anything with peter.
;D oh damn.
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dont worry.. i just posted a clarification. Hopefully I'll have an answer by tomorrow. :-\
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me and my partner as always... Jason come out there, it will give you an idea of how to fish the classic.
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yeah baby, bass opener ;D ;D ;D
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yeah... weird.. this is the day we've all been waiting for... but for some reason, I'm not motivated. WTF?
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they came in with 12 lbs for the satellite. bass seems smaller this yr. i saw some hmong people bass fishing n every decent sized bass went into their livewell. i found a spot that has four 3 lbs min male bass guarding nest within a 100' area n a couple of 3-4 lbs female cruisers. unlikely they'll still be there by next week but i hope they hang around close by.
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it was a tough day out there on tonka :'( ...........i might have a good solid 4lber for you to chase rick....
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low water, early algae bloom, cotton floating everywhere, fish staying deeper than usual, damn, it's good bass fishing.
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guys, went prefishing today. looking good if the bass stays in the area where they should be. the rest is just getting them to bite. i'm talking upper 20's if all goes well n if we get there first before anybody. the only down side is traveling almost across the entire lake just to get there, probably burn up 30min getting there.
fry's r hatched, 1-2 lbs males everywhere, looking for them 3-4 lbs male only or an occasional female cruisers. they're on the move. so keep an eye out. females r in transition to take cover, so cover bite is starting to pick up as well. top water is still slow. the key right now is finesse. have fun guys.
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I already submitted mine back in April. How do you know if you got in? Do they send you a confirmation letter or do you just have to show up during tourney day and hope they call your name?
maybe i should make that clear.
fri night is a mandatory meeting. the time n place is on their site. this is where n when u check-in. after everyone checks in, they go over some rulez n stuff then they draw for launch order. they give u a paper plate with ur number. on tourny morning, everyone launches out from spring park, everyone just kinda organize n try to stay in order for take off. it's crawded. my first time ever seeing so many bassboats in a area. pretty cool site. oh, u'll get alot of eye gawkers from them whities but most of them r pretty cool.
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^exactly what you said today. ;D
I'm gonna bring my camera tomorrow... gotta take some shots of the biggest bass tourney in MN!!!
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL HBC GUYS THAT ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE MINNETONKA CLASSIC!!! ;) GOOD LUCK GUYS!!! I'VE GOT BEER WAITING IF U GET THAT 30.30LBS!!!! ;D
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practice was on fire. come tourny day, ain't nothing to catch. typical. ::)
btw, we weighed in 19.36 lbs for 20th n received a $500 check today ;D
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Congrats to you and your bro rick! Atleast you placed in the money. that calls for beers! >:D
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jason and riqik, how u guys doing on the croix??
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Never touched the St Croix before... but I'll be fishing it with Teng (on HBC site)... my prefish there will be a few hours on Friday evening. LOL ;D
I'm ready to get my ass handed to me. 8)
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jason, don't worry between my brother and I we landed 8fish, none over 12inches ;D
another day on the river. see u on the water! :D
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jason, don't worry between my brother and I we landed 8fish, none over 12inches ;D
another day on the river. see u on the water! :D
lol exactly... i'm beginning to think.. maybe losing is my style! ;D
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i haven't even gone out to prefish yet. maybe tomorrow. but heard the water is low like fall level n heard someone be smacking them lg from my old spots. trying to eliminate my spots so i wouldn't catch fish.
u know teng, aka fly_guy here on ph.
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Don't think I know teng, maybe if I see him. ;D
Yeah I heard about the spot on the spot got smacked up...
yesterday boated about 12 fish, one legal keeper, had to really pinch the tail to get that 14 out of if though. >:(
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anything i gotta pinch the tail gets thrown back, too risky having a possible short fish.
gonna need a full tank tomorrow, will be doing alot of long runs. might cover the whole 30 mile stretch from arcola all the way down to hasting.
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weed growth sucks this yr on the croix n these cool nights is a turn off for lg, but damn, them 12-13" smallies be smacking on anything. 2 lbs avg will likely guarantee a paycheck. that's a 16" lg or 17.5" sm.
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i'm bringing in a livewell full of stretchers!!! ;D
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The croix was a tough bite. I caught all my fish shallow, lost one good one hook didn't penetrate because It was just a tick tick and I didn't set hard enough. If I had four more fish I might have been in the money. ;) All in all it was a great day of fishing, lost one fish out of 10, not a bad day of fishing! :D
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Good job guys! I'm actually real impress with St Croix. Major props to everyone for stickin' out & enduring that kind of weather. I'm real happy we actually caught fish and made our limit. Now I just need to find these large mouth holes u all know of....
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largemouth.... ..whats that! ;D
hey look, its my boat. :D
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hey look, its my boat. :D
oops... i forgot to photoshop ur boat out. :-[
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cool, i see my boat in two pix. sweet :)
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Since you guys have bass boat, don't you ever dream about entering a real tournament against those white folks instead of 4th of July? ???
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Since you guys have bass boat, don't you ever dream about entering a real tournament against those white folks instead of 4th of July? ???
oh we all do. Patience Grasshopper! the time will come. ;D
Ricqik has fished a few. There are a few guys in the group that has fished with white folks. 4th of july is "ours" and its a blast!
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Photo, got more pix with higher resolution??
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Yeah...I know it's a blast. I would like to join too, but dont have the kind of time like you all. I want to get a bass boat so bad!!!
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YT, where you from???
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Mn of course. Are you in WI?
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i'm on the border. if your interested in a boat, mine might be up forsale at the end of the year.
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Photo, got more pix with higher resolution??
Not really.. those are from my cell phone. I'll check again later. We do need more photos of the event.
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Rick and Will, if you guys start your engines and put it in gear and just let it move along (idle speed) without giving it any throttle, will it over heat after x amount of time?
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nope. never happened to me yet. i've idled a long ways and no problems.
low water pickup and shallow water-weed-mud and etc don't mix-yamaha.
I would suggest you get the impeller done if you haven't done so yet. Last year when i bought my boat on take off sometimes it would beep. I had my impeller done and no more beeps (engine fault). Cost me 300 big ones(impeller and prop seal). I couldn't be happier though. they recommend changing atleast every 3-5 years max. The impellers are rubber or plastic and those things don't mix well with the cold MN winters.
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Yeah I been thinking about getting my impeller done too. Just need to save up the $300. The job itself seems simple enough... just not sure if I want to go through the hassle of doing it myself. The new impeller kit itself is only around 40-50 bucks. Grrrr....
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mine don't overheat. i can idle all day. ;) u may have a worn impeller or a clog somewhere that idling doesn't push enough water thru the motor. get it check. a hot motor is a ticking time bomb just waiting to blow.
i haven't done it myslef but looking at diagrams n my lower unit itself(have a old spare one) the impeller is connected to the lower unit. drop that n it's right there to take off.
low water pick up is great bcuz u can raise the motor for optimum performance. but as will said, the down side is idling in shallow water n thru weeds the water intake will clog n the motor will overheat. lower water pick up is design for performance.
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doing an impeller doesn't seem too hard, but I don't want to take the risk of fuggn things up. >:D
get that impeller done and you should be good and have nothing to worry about. One more thing don't be throwing fishing line out the back of the boat!! It gets in your prop and before you know it you'll blow your LU or Prop seal. I learned from experiece ;D.
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Yeah I been thinking about getting my impeller done too. Just need to save up the $300. The job itself seems simple enough... just not sure if I want to go through the hassle of doing it myself. The new impeller kit itself is only around 40-50 bucks. Grrrr....
impeller with labor should be about $150 or so. i took mine to Supreme Marine, Not sure if they service Yamaha though. Cool guys and very helpful. I hear Hannays is good also. I'm trying to avoid giving my money to Rapid and Frankies. :D
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impeller with labor should be about $150 or so. i took mine to Supreme Marine, Not sure if they service Yamaha though. Cool guys and very helpful. I hear Hannays is good also. I'm trying to avoid giving my money to Rapid and Frankies. :D
Well it was actually Hannays that quoted me around $300ish for the job. :-[
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damn! they quoted me that for Seal and Impeller.
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Waconia, saw a few HBC guys out there yesterday. First time on the lake, very cool lake. Caught a few fish, saw a beat up muskie. Good Times!
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Waconia, saw a few HBC guys out there yesterday. First time on the lake, very cool lake. Caught a few fish, saw a beat up muskie. Good Times!
You did all this and you don't plan on fishing it??? :-\
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Jason, Wish I could but Duty calls. Family first. ;)
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It's cool bro. I won't be fishing that one either. Scheduling conflict with other things. :'(
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damn, i lost my $250 rod n reel set-up at waconia. :'( if any of u happen to accidently snag it from the deep, u can keep it.
o'gawd, it was so dumb how i i lost is. i had the rod laying on the back deck with 3-4' of line out tipped with a 1/2oz jig. i crank the motor on n was gonna idle over to the next spot. put it in gear n bam, prop pulled the jig in, wrapped the line n along goes my rod straight to the prop. all i heard was click click clack clack n turn just in time to see my rod n reel go overboard n into it's grave. i pretty sure the rod tip broke before the line snapped.
time to save up for a calais.
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rick, that was your calais. Damn!!! I was suppose to try it before you put it in the drink! got a waypoints for it?? ;D
that really sucks......I know the feeling!!
two Gloomis, one with a stradic and one with a daiwa. gone. ;D
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damn, i lost my $250 rod n reel set-up at waconia. :'( if any of u happen to accidently snag it from the deep, u can keep it.
o'gawd, it was so dumb how i i lost is. i had the rod laying on the back deck with 3-4' of line out tipped with a 1/2oz jig. i crank the motor on n was gonna idle over to the next spot. put it in gear n bam, prop pulled the jig in, wrapped the line n along goes my rod straight to the prop. all i heard was click click clack clack n turn just in time to see my rod n reel go overboard n into it's grave. i pretty sure the rod tip broke before the line snapped.
time to save up for a calais.
damn sorry to hear that... :(
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Subject of bass tournaments. How much is the average buy in? Not j4.
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no, it was the revo sc that went for the dip. if it was my calais, i'd go diving for it.
hbc - $130 entree fee
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paid waconia a visit today. i don't think i'll limit at all, maybe 5 fish if i get lucky. last yrs weeds kill slowed down most of the milfoil for this yr n the water is too clear now. bass r spooky n hanging in cover n deep. got weed growth down to 15'. water temp was mid-upper 60's. post spawn type conditions. tough as heck. it's just not my yr i guess.
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In the last week. I paid a visit to.
coon-5 bites, all over 3lbs. not bad since it was my 3rd time ever being out there
chisago- caught lots of fish, biggest went 3.x average was 2lbs, also picked up a bonus walleye
ham-caught a few, biggest went 2.x, there are some hogs in here
after the croix tourney my HB unit went south. It wouldn't power on and if it did it can't barely see it. Was about to kick it off the console. Well got a new unit.....
Jason, do you have anything else besides the bird running in your boat??? I'm trying to figure out my interference problem.
Good luck to you and your bro on Waconia Ricqik!!! I'll be in out of town all weekend, saturday afternoon when I call I expect that you clean house with 30+lbs!!!!! :D
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i don't forsee a 4th victory this yr. :'(
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i don't forsee a 4th victory this yr. :'(
atleast give me some hope! :D
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last wk i took my son n nephew to a lake out in the boonies. caught a bunch of 2 1/2's n 3's. nephew landed a nice 19.5", that should go a little over 4 lbs. awesome lake. no hmong people that i've seen or know of that fishes this lake. all to myself.
it's a 6 lbs bass lake managed as a walleye lake. boonies like cornfields right to the edge of the lake.
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bla,
u like sunfish, one of these days i'll take u to a small, deep, clear water, spring fed lake that u can catch n keep ur limit of 8"-9" sunfish(green/bluegill hybrids). i've seen some 10" sunfish too. we'll collect n use snails for bait when we get there.
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Is there any outlawed lures in Hmong bass tournaments?
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standards bass tourny rules only
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Damn!!!! Congrats brotha!!!!!!!!! I would have done crappy out there!!!!! As long as all Rookies placed in the money! ;D
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this is the rooky yr. alot of rookies doing good, beating out us regulars. i said it before n i'll say it again. there r some really good non-tournament hmong bass guys out there. they just haven't crossed path yet with hbc. when they do, they'll show us veterans how it's done. wait, there r some in hbc, kicking ass already this yr.
chong(rookie in hbc) took 2nd at waconia. same guy who fish the tonka classic last yr n this yr. he's the 2nd highest ranking hmong at the tinka classic 2 yrs in a row. i've talked to him, he's been fishing tourny's for a few yrs in other small local clubs so i invited him to hbc. i gotta watch out for him, blue skeeter. must be the skeeter boats. jason too, i gotta watch out for him too. he could be just teasing us n then bam!!! in ur face to us veterans. n u bla, u planning domination, so i'm keeping an eye on u too.
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yeah i've heard about that chong guy, seen his name a few times. i wanted to meet him also and chat with him.
this has been a crappy year for me, i'm just not feeling it anymore.....th ink i over done it. How many people in here fish 5 out of 7 days??? Its getting old real fast. :)
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i fish once every two week, if lucky maybe twice.
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yeah i've heard about that chong guy, seen his name a few times. i wanted to meet him also and chat with him.
this has been a crappy year for me, i'm just not feeling it anymore.....th ink i over done it. How many people in here fish 5 out of 7 days??? Its getting old real fast. :)
that's crazy... i fish at least 2 x a week but only an amateur here.
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well another couple hours on forest lastnight. It wasn't bad. Caught a few,nothing big. Lots of people out there, looked like there was a muskie tourney out there lastnight.
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:D
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waiting for the rain to subside before heading out to forest for some bird scans.
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Told you! HA! ;D That's real good!!!! Ur askn what you did with your winnings, I'm asking where the hell did all my money go! I forgot, its all burned up in the boat! ;D
how was forest?? anything good?
I fished the lake by Motley. Its a very nice lake. Water is crystal clear!! Lots and lots of bass, got me a bonus bowfin also. This thing was HUGE and all you could see was something black moving in the water/reeds. Nice panfish also. The lake is a tad bigger than forest but way better! Didn't get a chance to get to the other lakes, weather was crappy with the wind howling from the SW and rain I took off early and drove down to Sartell in search of smallies. I couldn't find the smallies. So i lindy'd around and picked up walleye, perch and cats. Not a bad day i guess. I'll be going back up in a few weeks, hopefully on a nicer weekend!
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We fished Forest on Sunday...it totally sucked...Windy as hell...did see a few of the other guys out there...Someon e also must have caught a walleye and gut hooked it and released it cause we saw him floating belly up...Pretty big walleye too...i bet it was 25 inches...
All in all...tough lake for good bass..we caught about 8 bass..3 keepers and those were 12.75 and 13inchers...Al l off of the shallowest docks ever!!!There are no deep docks in that lake! Holy crap! it was like 2 feet of water 60 feet out!
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went sat for only 2-3hrs. took danny's boat, launch, noticed the boat sitting awfully low. realized forgot the plug. of course, the bilge didn't work when u needed it most. had to load back up n sit in the lot for a good 1.5hrs to let it drain. then went back out. did mostly scanning for structure. saw alot of bait balls n some scatter fish. nothing exciting. didn't fish, just cruised around scanning with the bird. danny will prefish for us since i don't have time this week.
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funny.. i was hitting LM's and SM's left and right using trick worms... Even caught a northern too.
on forest lake?
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Ricqik, did u pick up the fish by the bridge? ;D
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there's a bridge on fl, u gotta show me where that is
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;D
theres also flooded cedar trees too. ;D
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woe, today was the first time ever i was bored fishing. it was so lonely, all by myself, sun beating down, a breeze blowing, no one to talk to. so lonely n bored. hmmm, am i finally tired of fishing? :'(
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woe, today was the first time ever i was bored fishing. it was so lonely, all by myself, sun beating down, a breeze blowing, no one to talk to. so lonely n bored. hmmm, am i finally tired of fishing? :'(
you need to fish for a female..that's what it is. :D ;)
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you need to fish for a female..that's what it is. :D ;)
I think Deceiverchick just made an offer... jump on it Rick!!!
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I think Deceiverchick just made an offer... jump on it Rick!!!
No, I wasn't referring to me. >:(
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No, I wasn't referring to me. >:(
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No, I wasn't referring to me. >:(
God damn it, quit playing hard to get. Show some love ma'ame!!! >:(
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woe, today was the first time ever i was bored fishing. it was so lonely, all by myself, sun beating down, a breeze blowing, no one to talk to. so lonely n bored. hmmm, am i finally tired of fishing? :'(
i took a whole week off from fishing. It did me good. Had a great day Saturday, I hit a north metro lake with a cousin of yours, Rick. Got there early it was cold. Caught a few nice ones, best fishing i've done this year. The dropshot was off the hook, couldn't keep the 2lbs off the hook, I did hook into one probably in the mid to high 4s. Great day on the water with a messed up boat. :'(
Jason you fishing bald eagle???
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God damn it, quit playing hard to get. Show some love ma'ame!!! >:(
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Jason you fishing bald eagle???
If thats the one on July 20th then no.. I'm out of town.. I'll be up at Scenic State Park camping with the boys. Never fished or seen Bald Eagle before either... would love to though.
My boat is in the shop anyway... looks like I bent the shaft too. :'(
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july 20th??
it's this fri the 17th.
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could you guys suggest some shore fishing for large mouth? I just want to go out and try my luck one of these days. Thanks!!!
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phalen, harriet, calhoun, cedar, lake of the isle. these lakes have abundant shoreline u can fish from.
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msartypants, we know it's NOT you.
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msartypants, we know it's NOT you.
Did I say it was me?It was my Japanese brother from Japan. :D
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havent been bass fishing since pre-spawn, only striper fishing for summer
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i'm so sick :icon_puke_r:
but i still went to work at my part-time job on bald eagle lake.
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could you guys suggest some shore fishing for large mouth? I just want to go out and try my luck one of these days. Thanks!!!
phalen lake, assuming ur i mn
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1 tourny done, 8 to go. ;)
4 down, 4 to go ;)
bla n phocy, bcuz u guys missed it, 1st place won it by 4.60 lbs over 2nd place team. it was brutal weather, cold, windy with on n off drizzle/ rain.
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Rick! Congrats to you and your bro for taking it! I knew it!!! hey theres no bass in that lake, what did u weight in? Pike? >:D
so now u can go buy yourself a new front unit. ;D
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Rick! Congrats to you and your bro for taking it! I knew it!!! hey theres no bass in that lake, what did u weight in? Pike? >:D
so now u can go buy yourself a new front unit. ;D
dude, one step closer to securing abother aoy.
anywho, i'm still amazed at how much me n my bro got fishing tourny's. had we saved it all, we could cash a new car. but too much bills to pay to be buying anything for my boat. will make due with what i got.
had to spend $150 on 2 transducers last wk for my units. i busted the troller one when prefishing bald eagle, went too shallow, lol, n finally replaced the rear one from busting it on pepin. n shit, i also have 2 new trolling props that i can't use. bought them for my 101 but were the wrong ones. waited too long to install n don't have the receipts anymore, son of bish >:(. other than that, will probably buy some more 1/2oz n 3/4oz jigs.
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Congrats Rick!
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thnx phocy, next one is tonka, since u fish tonka alot so u should have a real good shot at winning this one. i'm just gonna wing it like every tourny so far. i haven't been putting the time to prefish enough this yr. hmm, maybe that's it, i may have put too much time into it last yr when i should layoff of it some bcuz it seems to be working, lol.
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Rick, i can't even sit down anymore. Getting my ass handed to all summer!
Spent a few hours on Tonka. What a pile of crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They had a tourney out there yesterday not sure who. Heard Capras were out there so must have been big.
caught lots, nothing of size. biggest went 2lbs.
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Honestly I haven't been pre-fishing as I should too. I'm just getting lazier and lazier this year... *sigh*
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if i ever feel like catching a 5 lbs bass, i'll just head to one of the small local lakes, like phalen or something. these tourny lakes hardley yield 5 lbs. but oh well, don't need 5 lbs to win anyways.
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Spent a few hours on tonka for my birthday.
caught a few 2lbers thats it. It gonna be a tough bite for sure!!!!!
Jason and Rick, practice hard!!! I'm done practicing for the week, I'm looking forward to my trip this weekend to Pelican in Orr. 4 days straight of fishing and a tourney when I return. :D See u monday bright and early at grays!
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i'm just gonna wing it at tonka
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I havent done any pre-fishing on Tonka yet.... if I don't go out this weekend (fuggin hate traffic on tonka).. then I might just show up on tourney day and fish to get skunk like I usually do. It's become tradition.. nah' mean? ;D
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I'll be at lake tonka end of aug for my bday. I'll see how my luck is on that day. :D
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I'll be at lake tonka end of aug for my bday. I'll see how my luck is on that day. :D
Tonka can be a tough lake depending on the conditions. I would say stick around bays with a lot of milfoil/vegetation and you should be able to catch panfish/bass all day.
lastly, Don't get lost on Tonka! Bring a map!
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Tonka can be a tough lake depending on the conditions. I would say stick around bays with a lot of milfoil/vegetation and you should be able to catch panfish/bass all day.
lastly, Don't get lost on Tonka! Bring a map!
We'll be there partying away so i'm not even sure if I'll even get a chance to fish but i'm bringing my gears just in case. ;D
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We'll be there partying away
Go to big island.. it's the shiznit!
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Go to big island.. it's the shiznit!
that's the plan. :occasion14:
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them peeps who anchor around big island r annoying n rude. a bunch of immature peeps. more citation r given out by the sheriffs there than any place on the whole lake minnetonka. so go, join the idiots, u being the few only colored folks there will make u an even easier target. just my opinion. have fun though.
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them peeps who anchor around big island r annoying n rude. a bunch of immature peeps. more citation r given out by the sheriffs there than any place on the whole lake minnetonka. so go, join the idiots, u being the few only colored folks there will make u an even easier target. just my opinion. have fun though.
dang..... :(
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well, u know how it's like. put a bunch of early 20's hicks/rednecks together, add booz, u get the picture.
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Yea i know.
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Spent a few hours on tonka for my birthday.
caught a few 2lbers thats it. It gonna be a tough bite for sure!!!!!
Jason and Rick, practice hard!!! I'm done practicing for the week, I'm looking forward to my trip this weekend to Pelican in Orr. 4 days straight of fishing and a tourney when I return. :D See u monday bright and early at grays!
Let me know how Pelican went...I'm taking my kids and my parents up there next weekend...We'll be staying at the only resort I could find on that lake...
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finally got out on Tonka for 3 hours yesterday... just a few ok bass. then I lose this sucker cuz I took my sweet time... lol
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that's ok, it's just a musky, the greety fishermen's fish.
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how did tonka go? also congrats khang bros. whats up with that hater on youtube? hahah
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i suck as usual, i think i placed close to last. but photocycle kicked my ass at tonka. he's like the, untouchable angler. need to follow him so i can find out where he's fishing.
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how you guys do rick? and photocycle? what the winning weight. i wish i can fish a tournament but my wife is about due anytime. havnt been out for about a month. maybe friday i will get some fishing in before the lilone comes. gotta go to small local lakes where the MEEKA peeps keeps all the bass. here is catch and release with crappies and whites. not lgmouth or smllmouth. well for hmong people it is. i still rather eat a 14 inch lgmouth than 100 whites.
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Rick and Jason kicked my ass!!!!!!!!
i weighted in 8 for 14.05
Rick weighed in 8 for 14.90
Jason I know is he kicked my ass and maybe ricks! ;D
Guess I didn't do too bad for one day of practice.
hey so who won anyways? ;)
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Let me know how Pelican went...I'm taking my kids and my parents up there next weekend...We'll be staying at the only resort I could find on that lake...
Didn't make it to Pelican. Pelican seems like the better bass lake in the area. Spend the weekend on Blackduck. Caught lots of smallies, few walleyes, few GInormous Pike. The smallies had worms in the fillets, nasty! >:( Walleye and Pike fillets were all good. I might head back up but go to Pelican.
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:)
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We weighed in 8 fish for 13.90...
Dissapointing day...we weren't expecting to win but wanted to weigh in over 15lbs...I suck at flipping...los t 2 nice fish in slop that would have had us over 15
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i couldn't find any fish. picked up only straglers n stretcher. i only got 14.??, phocy got 16.??, he kick both our asses, lol. peter won it with 23.?? but damn, 25 boats fished.
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it was a fun day on the water and good to see everyone again.
now Big Marine, I HATE THAT LAKE WITH A PASSION!
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eh.. mine was at 16.65 lbs. Still in the loser club with the rest of yallz.
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now Big Marine, I HATE THAT LAKE WITH A PASSION!
Sounds like you've been there before. At least you've been there before. I don't even know if I'll have time to prefish it. *sigh*
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Sounds like you've been there before. At least you've been there before. I don't even know if I'll have time to prefish it. *sigh*
yeah we won't be fishing this one...
I took some of your guy's advice and am gonna just focus on a few lakes every year till I get better...
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yeah we won't be fishing this one...
I took some of your guy's advice and am gonna just focus on a few lakes every year till I get better...
Hmmmm...I guess I don't mind so much competing on a new lake. Even if it's my first or 2nd time on the lake/river ever. Sometimes it's fun and sometimes it's frustrating. The experience is key.
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Shots from 2009 HBC Tonka Tourney:
Gathering at launch
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Hey look, it's blablablablabl a and Rick!
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Ease off...
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Peter
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Team Yellow Ranger
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The ever dominating Khang bros:
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Mrs. Skeeter on her day off:
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Didn't make it to Pelican. Pelican seems like the better bass lake in the area. Spend the weekend on Blackduck. Caught lots of smallies, few walleyes, few GInormous Pike. The smallies had worms in the fillets, nasty! >:( Walleye and Pike fillets were all good. I might head back up but go to Pelican.
Will let you know how it goes...heading up there this weekend with my dad and familia...
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jason anymore pictures??? i want a picture of me and the boat....
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there is one of u............. ......... with me in it too ;D
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Shots from 2009 HBC Tonka Tourney:
Gathering at launch
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Hey look, it's blablablablabl a and Rick!
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Ease off...
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/P8090013.jpg)
Peter
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/P8090016.jpg)
Team Yellow Ranger
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/P8090017.jpg)
The ever dominating Khang bros:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/P8100021.jpg)
Mrs. Skeeter on her day off:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/P8100035.jpg)
thanks!
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there is one of u............. ......... with me in it too ;D
;D
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jason anymore pictures??? i want a picture of me and the boat....
Sorry bro.. i didnt get alot. What I would love to do some day is tag along in the tourney and not fish but just photograph and take videos of everyone fishing and such. I'd love to see some photos of me runnin'n gunning and fishin too dang it.
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Where's the face pictures? I've seen ric's but not the others. :D
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Where's the face pictures? I've seen ric's but not the others. :D
where am i, i can't even find me in the pic?
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whats up with that hater on youtube? hahah
some wannabe ca kid with a big mouth.
claims to have came up here during j4 n fished forest lake n claimed to have caught 4, 5, 6, 7 lbs bass's from there with his ole so mighty swimbaits a few days before tourny day. he said his top 8 fish weighed about 30+ lbs.
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Oh, I recognize some peeps. ;)
which one is ur husband?
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some wannabe ca kid with a big mouth.
claims to have came up here during j4 n fished forest lake n claimed to have caught 4, 5, 6, 7 lbs bass's from there with his ole so mighty swimbaits a few days before tourny day. he said his top 8 fish weighed about 30+ lbs.
uhhhhh WTF? Link please?
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some wannabe ca kid with a big mouth.
claims to have came up here during j4 n fished forest lake n claimed to have caught 4, 5, 6, 7 lbs bass's from there with his ole so mighty swimbaits a few days before tourny day. he said his top 8 fish weighed about 30+ lbs.
He must have caught them in his sleep. Its tough to be smokn drug all the time, heard that meth shit in cal is dirt. ;D
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where am i, i can't even find me in the pic?
i've seen other ones.
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uhhhhh WTF? Link please?
He must have caught them in his sleep. Its tough to be smokn drug all the time, heard that meth shit in cal is dirt. ;D
it's in the comment section of the j4 video. his name is fongfehong.
i've seen other ones.
oh, thought u meant the ones phocy posted ;D
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Rick and Jason, go to BigMarine yet??
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Rick and Jason, go to BigMarine yet??
waiting on danny.
gotta google it, forgot where it is, that's how long it's been, lol
On the boat. :P
:P
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Rick and Jason, go to BigMarine yet??
damn it.. thought i'd be fishing that one but I'm not... that weekend I'm gone from frid-sunday... going camping near fergus falls. You guys have fun deckin' it out.. wish I could make it!!!!
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Hey ricqik, how many tourneys left? Please tell me it's almost over. :D
3 left, last tourny is sept 26, only 1.5 mo's left ;D that doesn't mean we stop fishing :D ;D
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3! I thought Tonka was like one of the last ones. Man...it's been a long season! Hmmm...I need to purposely schedule something for the 26th. LOL (kidding) ;D
And his fishing doesn’t bother me…..at least he’s out doing something and not with me 24/7. LOL But those fishing schedules are such an inconvenience, no summer trips. :(
ntuj es, there's like 2 week gaps for u n him to go places, even 3 weeks sometimes. like this wknd, there's no tourny this wknd. like i said, u should be his partner, that way if u guys win, it's all ur guys' n not half only.
lol @ 24/7 ;D
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how many tournaments does HBC host in a year?
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7 reg season tourny n 1 championship tourny(2 days) = 8/yr
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8/yr? and no winnings? sheesh, i would be pissed too. lmao
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today sucked, my son dropped one of my stratic/bionix combo. it's laying to rest in 20' of water. fishing was also slow.
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today sucked, my son dropped one of my stratic/bionix combo. it's laying to rest in 20' of water. fishing was also slow.
Damn.. how much was that combo? and did you GPS where it fell? I should go there and do a little carolina riggin... :)
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right about $180, give or take. i marked it asap n dragged a treble for 15mins with no luck, so i said screw it. that's the second combo i lost this yr, both in the lake.
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What's the
right about $180, give or take. i marked it asap n dragged a treble for 15mins with no luck, so i said screw it. that's the second combo i lost this yr, both in the lake.
Hmmmm.. lemme see if i can steal my buddy's scuba diving gear.... :P
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rick, lets go diving! ;)
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u gone prefishing on big m yet?
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yup! 12inchers that are fat. not much to speak of..........ha te that lake! how bout you??
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What's the
Hmmmm.. lemme see if i can steal my buddy's scuba diving gear.... :P
if u get that scuba gear, i've got two gloomis in the river we can go look for. ;)
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yup! 12inchers that are fat. not much to speak of..........ha te that lake! how bout you??
same here
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damn, went out today, fished thru the rain. damn, it was on fire. had i stayed all day........... ............ 20 lbs or so. had to call it a day early bcuz my son was shivering.
but seeing as there's gonna be 50+ boats on sat, maybe just 14 lbs will do ;D
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oh yeah, dropped my calais combo in the water. "phew" good thing it was only 4' of water. i need to start taping it to my hand.
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oh yeah, dropped my calais combo in the water. "phew" good thing it was only 4' of water. i need to start taping it to my hand.
Note to self... follow Rick around lake with Scuba Gear on.... finders keepers...
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;D
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i might not make it so good luck to u rick! ;) jason u dont need luck! ;D
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jason u dont need luck! ;D
Exactly... I don't need luck, I need miracles. 8)
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oh yeah, dropped my calais combo in the water. "phew" good thing it was only 4' of water. i need to start taping it to my hand.
good lord! almost a 3rd rod? :angry7:
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Didn't make it to Pelican. Pelican seems like the better bass lake in the area. Spend the weekend on Blackduck. Caught lots of smallies, few walleyes, few GInormous Pike. The smallies had worms in the fillets, nasty! >:( Walleye and Pike fillets were all good. I might head back up but go to Pelican.
Sorry..forgot to report back on Pelican...
Let me tell you this lake was crazy hot...I took the kids, the SO and my parents. We camped in tents at a resort. The bay we were in was basically 3 feet deep...with lily pads every where...it made for some really fun topwater action..but we didnt catch the big ones there...
My dad and i caught about 60 bass each in 2 days of fishing...caug ht one huge ass 40'pike that was super fat...The kids caught some really nice bluegills and crappies...we ran out of plastics...My new favorite lake away from the cities....
Weather was pretty crappy when we went..rained all weekend..good thing we came prepared otherwise we would have been miserable...
Here's a few pics...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/pl1.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/pl4.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/pl5.jpg)
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very nice!
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jimmy, u gonna fish big m? all u really need is 15 lbs to be in good standing, possibly even win. since there's gonna be like 50+ bass boats out there all trying to catch bass, i'm expecting the weight to be low.
blabla, u in or out?
i'm just gonna fish the same ole spots i fished the last time hbc fished there. but it'll suck more bcuz the last time it was in the spring when the bigger fish were shallow after the spawn. this yr it's mid summer, with cold h2o temp, fish r too scattered, could be anyones game. we're all expecting rookies to win. i know alot of rookies fish this lake quite often. this brings back memories, my first tourny with hbc was on big m n i took 3rd.
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Rick, i'm out! Have some family things to take care of so won't make it out. But good luck and open a can of whoopass please! the 12inchers are fat and those are the money fish!!!!!
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Sorry..forgot to report back on Pelican...
Let me tell you this lake was crazy hot...I took the kids, the SO and my parents. We camped in tents at a resort. The bay we were in was basically 3 feet deep...with lily pads every where...it made for some really fun topwater action..but we didnt catch the big ones there...
My dad and i caught about 60 bass each in 2 days of fishing...caug ht one huge ass 40'pike that was super fat...The kids caught some really nice bluegills and crappies...we ran out of plastics...My new favorite lake away from the cities....
Weather was pretty crappy when we went..rained all weekend..good thing we came prepared otherwise we would have been miserable...
Here's a few pics...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/pl1.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/pl4.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/pl5.jpg)
but do u got any pictures of the panfish THO? :)
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Exactly... I don't need luck, I need miracles. 8)
Jason-"the miracle worker" ;D
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jimmy, u gonna fish big m? all u really need is 15 lbs to be in good standing, possibly even win. since there's gonna be like 50+ bass boats out there all trying to catch bass, i'm expecting the weight to be low.
blabla, u in or out?
i'm just gonna fish the same ole spots i fished the last time hbc fished there. but it'll suck more bcuz the last time it was in the spring when the bigger fish were shallow after the spawn. this yr it's mid summer, with cold h2o temp, fish r too scattered, could be anyones game. we're all expecting rookies to win. i know alot of rookies fish this lake quite often. this brings back memories, my first tourny with hbc was on big m n i took 3rd.
Ric..
not fishing Big Marine this weekend...I didn't have time to prefish this week or last weekend. I never fish that lake so I have no idea what or where to fish on the lake. I was out on it last year but that was for tubing only. I will be fishing the Prior Lake one though....
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but do u got any pictures of the panfish THO? :)
No pics of the pannies..my SO has some pictures and they are on her camera...some nice 8 inch gills and a few 10 inch craps...
I talked to this old guy and his wife who are retired....I guess they come up there every summer and just stay in their camper for the summer. He showed me his pcitures and he caught Bluegills earlier this season the size of those paper plates! He actually put them on the paper plates for comparison...t hey were giants! but he is a huge panfisherman i guess...
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i'm going to go up there early season and catch me a boat load of diggers!!!!!! :D
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guys, it only took 15 lbs to win, 14 boats.
was freezing cold this morning n hot n exhausting in the afternoon.
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guys, it only took 15 lbs to win, 14 boats.
was freezing cold this morning n hot n exhausting in the afternoon.
and you Kicked ass like usual!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! :)
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Congrats... no pix?
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jason, there aint no pix unless you are there! ;D
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jason, there aint no pix unless you are there! ;D
>:(
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This is where I was during tourney day... Clitheral lake up in fergus falls...
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/skeeter_clitheral_lake.jpg)
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How can you boys stand all day long on the boats w/just a butt seat or sometimes none at all? I go fishing and i'm sitting, standing, lieing on my back, standing, moving back and forth, etc on my friend's bf's boat and i'm exhausted.
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How can you boys stand all day long on the boats w/just a butt seat or sometimes none at all? I go fishing and i'm sitting, standing, lieing on my back, standing, moving back and forth, etc on my friend's bf's boat and i'm exhausted.
girls are so easily aggitated...ar oused...and annoyed
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How can you boys stand all day long on the boats w/just a butt seat or sometimes none at all? I go fishing and i'm sitting, standing, lieing on my back, standing, moving back and forth, etc on my friend's bf's boat and i'm exhausted.
Maybe you need to be more physically active? Excercise? Keep yourself hydrated?
It does take a toll on our bodies and mind, but the thought of catching that trophy fish keeps us moving along...
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Maybe you need to be more physically active? Excercise? Keep yourself hydrated?
It does take a toll on our bodies and mind, but the thought of catching that trophy fish keeps us moving along...
That could be.. I'm morbidly obese and need to lose some weight! :-[
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girls are so easily aggitated...ar oused...and annoyed
i don't get annoyed, agitated, or aroused when i'm fishing. It's actually relaxing but my body starts to deteriorate if i'm on the boat alll day long.
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and you Kicked ass like usual!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! :)
it's too bad i couldn't win all of them
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That could be.. I'm morbidly obese and need to lose some weight! :-[
Bingo.. answered your own question.
Start a new thread with a weight loss plan. I can help.
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Bingo.. answered your own question.
Start a new thread with a weight loss plan. I can help.
I did in the Food Journal but been lazy keeping a tab on it.
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I did in the Food Journal but been lazy keeping a tab on it.
Loser
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What can you help me on? :D
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i don't get annoyed, agitated, or aroused when i'm fishing. It's actually relaxing but my body starts to deteriorate if i'm on the boat alll day long.
boat fishing is way more intense then the shores because you get to venture and feed into the excitement of who's next to catch...woohoo ...gotta say i love it!
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What can you help me on? :D
Falcon punch.
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Falcon punch.
Never heard of it...
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show her Jason. ;D
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Never heard of it...
*sigh*
Google image search it.
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*sigh*
Google image search it.
WTF?!?! ::)
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*sigh*
Google image search it.
quit stalling, just take her out fishing.
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w n j, u guys doing prior?
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w n j, u guys doing prior?
Not sure yet, i'll let you know though. How was practice??
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quit stalling, just take her out fishing.
No thanks. I have friends who can take me. I'm not looking for anyone in here to take me out. :)
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w n j, u guys doing prior?
I'd like to... its just so far from me.. wont get much practice there.. gotta find a partner as my bro and buddy bailed out. Anyone go out there yet? I've never fished this lake before...
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i haven't fished since bgmarine.
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On the bright side... I finally tuned my boat/engine setup to a point where I am happy... i'm around 2.5 to 2.75 below pad. Yesterday morning (calm waters) I nearly did 72mph with a 200lb partner and I in boat. If I ride solo, I'm estimating 73-75mph top speed! 8)
Hole-shot kicks arse too! Fine tuned my electronics too... loving everything now.
Next on my list is to repair some fiber class damages/scratches before winter... would love to have an 1197 on the console and put the 997si at the bow! Would be a dream come true!
Also... Rick and Will... how come a bunch of folks at tournies (including you guys perhaps) have super high rooster tails? Everyone.. even pro's always say your rooster tail should never be higher than the engine cowling (if tuned right obviously)... they say anything higher than engine cowling is just losing hp...
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On the bright side... I finally tuned my boat/engine setup to a point where I am happy... i'm around 2.5 to 2.75 below pad. Yesterday morning (calm waters) I nearly did 72mph with a 200lb partner and I in boat. If I ride solo, I'm estimating 73-75mph top speed! 8)
Hole-shot kicks arse too! Fine tuned my electronics too... loving everything now.
Next on my list is to repair some fiber class damages/scratches before winter... would love to have an 1197 on the console and put the 997si at the bow! Would be a dream come true!
Also... Rick and Will... how come a bunch of folks at tournies (including you guys perhaps) have super high rooster tails? Everyone.. even pro's always say your rooster tail should never be higher than the engine cowling (if tuned right obviously)... they say anything higher than engine cowling is just losing hp...
u should have seen the rooster tail on mine before my jackplate. at full trim i could probably hit birds flying! ;D I have mine set now and it looks like its set correctly as it shoots just over my cowl and water psi is good and rpm looks correct and speed is as fast as it can go. ;) Jason get that 1197, so I know where i can find one when I need to borrow one. ;D
Rick and Jason, lets have a meet on Prior this weekend, goal is to hit all the hmoob thoj spots and move fish, or cook em! ;D
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u should have seen the rooster tail on mine before my jackplate. at full trim i could probably hit birds flying! ;D I have mine set now and it looks like its set correctly as it shoots just over my cowl and water psi is good and rpm looks correct and speed is as fast as it can go. ;) Jason get that 1197, so I know where i can find one when I need to borrow one. ;D
Rick and Jason, lets have a meet on Prior this weekend, goal is to hit all the hmoob thoj spots and move fish, or cook em! ;D
Damn.. wish I could go to prior this weekend but I can't... heading up to duluth sat-sun.. maybe Mon? Isn't it gonna be jam packed at Prior all weekend especially Monday???
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jason, its a holiday weekend, use your imagination. >:D
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cowl height rooster only applies at max rpm n speed. that's where mine is.
vmax hpdi likes to run high so a higher tail is a must.
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cowl height rooster only applies at max rpm n speed. that's where mine is.
vmax hpdi likes to run high so a higher tail is a must.
Rick wuts ur motor height? (shaft to pad)
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I'd like to... its just so far from me.. wont get much practice there.. gotta find a partner as my bro and buddy bailed out. Anyone go out there yet? I've never fished this lake before...
Jason if your still looking for a partner let me know as my partner bailed out on me too...we can use my boat if you like but it would be more comfy in your boat..and faster...and more stable...LOL
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Rick wuts ur motor height? (shaft to pad)
2" below pad.
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Jason if your still looking for a partner let me know as my partner bailed out on me too...we can use my boat if you like but it would be more comfy in your boat..and faster...and more stable...LOL
Hey I'll let you know... I'm waiting on one guy.. at this point i havent done any prefishing yet... so I don't know. I guess after I hear back from him and if I get any prefishing in next week then I'll decide whether i'm fishing it or not.
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2" below pad.
geebus rick... I might try to bring her to 2.5 and see wut happens... isn't 2inches a tad bit on the short side? You still get a good bite? (especially when maneuvering..)
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u see, my lower unit is diff from urs. mine has lowh2o pick up, urs don't. mine also has a sharper leading edge that doesn't displace water away from the prop so more water gets to the blades. i think i can go all the way up to 3/4". the thing about the hpdi n running a t1 prop is the that the t1 props r 15 1/8". it's a big prop that needs to surface to perform best. that's why having a higher than normal rooster is norm for vmax hpdi's. yammy knew that by going to a bigger diam prop, they need more blade surfacing to help turn that monster. to do that, the normal h2o intake of the older lowerunit like urs was too high so they incorporated a lowh2o pickup to allow the motor to be raised.
as currently, i have plenty of bite. never raised it past 2" yet. maybe after n when i b&b my prop first then i'll play with the it. i don't lose any bite when turning, if u do, trim down. haven't had to do that yet. i'm running my old beat up shaved down n very well dinged prop. saving my two other shiny ones for b&b.
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hey ric, i heard ur bro supposed to be intown this week. im gonna take him to a pretty descent lake. a few hmong anglers i know just caught a few 5lbners and 6lbners from there. did u here that pete just caught a 6.5lbner from a pond that we use to go to. hes putting it on the wall. and he was on land!
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hey ric, i heard ur bro supposed to be intown this week. im gonna take him to a pretty descent lake. a few hmong anglers i know just caught a few 5lbners and 6lbners from there. did u here that pete just caught a 6.5lbner from a pond that we use to go to. hes putting it on the wall. and he was on land!
dayem, that's his 2nd 6 lbs class fish. sweet. yeah danny's coming there, i couldn't make it bcuz of work. so u's have fun.
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anybody know this guy? damn he caught a monster!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSC7gpsIY0s
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about the kid in the vid
ammatures ::)
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Good Morning RICK!!!
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sup, gonna go wash up then ead out to prior to try out some of the coordinates i got off danny's bird.
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dude can I come with? I'm not fishing prior ;D
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ur not? give me a call
logging off, bcuz i'm heading out
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^you two bastids... looks like I will be fishing the tourney after all... prefishing Monday though. (only day :-[ )
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I won't be attending Prior unfortunately, at least i will still have an ass! ;D
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yesterday was super nice to fish. calm, light breeze, easy to position boat. dragged jigs all day over a few rock piles, pulled a few decent bass. of course, they'll all be gone come tourny day. lol
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well got to fish with the hmong KVD yesterday. its was rics brother dang. man ya'll some good and dedicated fishermens. got alot of tips from dang and it was a pleasure taking him out fishing in wisconsin. of course he caught more of the fish and pete topping off with the biggest being a 19 4lbner. water was a little to calm and the lake we went to had a big alge bloom shallow. yall always welcome back.
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dis guys a rookie... COME GET SOME! ahahahah... great job though
anybody know this guy? damn he caught a monster!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSC7gpsIY0s
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well got to fish with the hmong KVD yesterday. its was rics brother dang. man ya'll some good and dedicated fishermens. got alot of tips from dang and it was a pleasure taking him out fishing in wisconsin. of course he caught more of the fish and pete topping off with the biggest being a 19 4lbner. water was a little to calm and the lake we went to had a big alge bloom shallow. yall always welcome back.
lol, glad u guys had fun, too bad i couldn't make it. damn job.....
were u guys on a boat?
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yea we were on a my boat...
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what lake? how many did u's guy catch? deep, shallow, cover? dude, details man. how u gonna tell me about a fishing without a story.
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all together caught a total of about 20 fish all day with some northerns mixed in. most bass came in real shallow. of course wacky rigged. and also of course scummy was also the ticket. at the end of the day we decided to fish this weed edge that i heard was supposed to be pretty good. found it and caught some northerns and like 5 bass there with the biggest there topping at 3lbs on jigs and drop shot. wasn't to bad but could have been better. we were fishing blind most the time cuz i lost my chip to my cheap lowrance. oh yea we went to lake delavan and you can only keep one bass over 18 inches if you were to keep any. on the way home i finally experience my first tire on my trailor going out. it blew up with out us knowing. a car had to wave us down and we thought he was going to flick us off cuz i was going to slow up the hill on the fast lane. then when looked back, rubber was all over the place. great day to be out though... dang was telling me n pete about some jigs that he got this guy making for him. his says its a pretty good jig but for some odd reason he wasnt using it at all that day. hahaha
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question about wacky worm style. usually i get 2-3 bass before my senko falls off but then there are times when just 1 strike will rip it off. its like losing $.70 for each bass almost. is there any technique to keep a senko on longer?
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o-ring
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I notice that when using an o-ring, it falls off even quicker or the fish would rip it off sideways out of the o-ring leaving you just the ring on the hook. i think that the best way is to just do it the way you have been doing it and just hope the worm is still there! i heard that theres ways for like gluing the worm back together when ripped. maybe its just the type of worms you bye. i also notice that the yamomotos break and fall off real easy. it sinks faster but the plastic is week. just my $.02
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in the end, u just gotta except it that losing it is part of fishing. i lose 2-3 jigs per outing, many senko's, n a few top water here n there.
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^you two bastids... looks like I will be fishing the tourney after all... prefishing Monday though. (only day :-[ )
how'd the prefishing go? good, ok, suck?
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question about wacky worm style. usually i get 2-3 bass before my senko falls off but then there are times when just 1 strike will rip it off. its like losing $.70 for each bass almost. is there any technique to keep a senko on longer?
I always go with Gamakatsu hooks they are thinner . the thinner the hook less damage it makes. Gamakasu are the leading fish hook manufacturer in the world. That thin hook should just puch right threw the Senko and into the fishes jaw and tear is min to none.
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I always go with Gamakatsu hooks they are thinner . the thinner the hook less damage it makes. Gamakasu are the leading fish hook manufacturer in the world. That thin hook should just puch right threw the Senko and into the fishes jaw and tear is min to none.
must be sponsored by gama than. ;D
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Rick and Jason, how was prior?
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Bad news guys... i'm not gonna do prior now. Just gonna save up for St Croix. Prior is too fuggin shitty... recreational boats every fuggin where.. can't find place to park.. etc etc etc.. .just dont have enough time to work prior.
Goodluck to all others though...
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u didn't know prior was top five around the metro for boat traffic per surface acre;D the upside to this is, no big cruisers like on tonka n croix.
i don't like prior either, but just wanted to finish off the yr having fished all the tourny. this is dans/enosey/patrick's lake. they r the defending champs on prior. it's very likely one of these guys will win.
me, i spent near half my time playing around with n fine tuning waypoints, when i did finally get to fish, they were biting pretty good. majority of the fish r 1.5 lbs, some 2 lbs n a 3 or 4 thrown in for kickers, nothing spectacular. i'll bring in about 12 lbs.
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u didn't know prior was top five around the metro for boat traffic per surface acre;D the upside to this is, no big cruisers like on tonka n croix.
i don't like prior either, but just wanted to finish off the yr having fished all the tourny. this is dans/enosey/patrick's lake. they r the defending champs on prior. it's very likely one of these guys will win.
me, i spent near half my time playing around with n fine tuning waypoints, when i did finally get to fish, they were biting pretty good. majority of the fish r 1.5 lbs, some 2 lbs n a 3 or 4 thrown in for kickers, nothing spectacular. i'll bring in about 12 lbs.
RIck, get out there and Kick some Bass. I'll call Saturday afternoon and They'll say Yeah The red skeeter took it. O0
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Good luck to All that are fishing Prior tomorrow may the Bass Gods be with you. ;)
Rick i expect u to kick some bass, again! ;)
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Goodluck all! Take pix Riq!!!
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u's know i don't win anything, i just donate. i just pretend to fish like i know what i'm doing n have a boat to intimidate people. but i try to remember to take some pix.
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g'luck ya'lls. I don't live too far from that lake. ;D
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u's know i don't win anything, i just donate. i just pretend to fish like i know what i'm doing n have a boat to intimidate people. but i try to remember to take some pix.
either way, do what you do best. kick some bass. :P
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g'luck ya'lls. I don't live too far from that lake. ;D
go watch weigh-in. be at the launch at about 3:10pm
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i think we're weighing at another park, sw across from the launch.
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go watch weigh-in. be at the launch at about 3:10pm
I'll pass.
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rooky team from wi took first at 20's, runner up was just a tad over a pound below n 3rd was 13's, 11's n down from there.
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blabla n phocy, u guys fishing the classic?
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blabla n phocy, u guys fishing the classic?
still trying to decide........ .............. ...bass or ducks...... :headbang:
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blabla n phocy, u guys fishing the classic?
I plan to... but it all depends on how prefishing goes?.... I still don't know st croix like you all do... is the tourney fee the same $130 for the classic?
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I plan to... but it all depends on how prefishing goes?.... I still don't know st croix like you all do... is the tourney fee the same $130 for the classic?
photo, you kicked ass during croix what are you talking about!!! I guess just start with points. the fee will be $20 for each tournament missed. so if you missed 3 out of the 7 its 60 bucks.
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photo, you kicked ass during croix what are you talking about!!! I guess just start with points. the fee will be $20 for each tournament missed. so if you missed 3 out of the 7 its 60 bucks.
Oh sweet! Gotta go through and check the lakes again then...
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damn.......... ... free for me......... ;D ;D ;D
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damn............. free for me......... ;D ;D ;D
son of a...
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Rick and Jas, you guys hit up st.croix yet??
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tomorrow
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Rick and Jas, you guys hit up st.croix yet??
Haven't even thought about it... :-[
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Ric/Will... can one of you list all the Tourney Lakes HBC had this year? For some reason I can't find it on the HBC site... I need to see how much it's gonna cost me if I want to Fish the classic...
Thanks!
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Jason, it will cost you 80.
pepin
croix
big marine
tonka
bald eagle
prior
waconia
i think thats it.......
O0
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Jason, it will cost you 80.
pepin
croix
big marine
tonka
bald eagle
prior
waconia
i think thats it.......
O0
Thanx bro... hmmmm... $80... dont even know when I can prefish. :-[
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1st place guy from eau claire, wi
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this is their bag of winning fishes
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big bass of the yr by team yellow ranger
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the rest of the folks
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thanks for the pictures Rick!
I have pictures from the classic from last year....if anyone wants to see them.
how'd practice go rick? i'm winging it, no practice for me, just time in the woods.
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;)
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1st place guy from eau claire, wi
HOLY crap! looks like i almost know them.
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Holy pix.. thanks Riq.. you took pix like i said.
HEY GUYS.. (Ric/Bla)... isn't the cut off date for smallies like sept 15th or something? How's fishing the St Croix gonna be possible?
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Holy pix.. thanks Riq.. you took pix like i said.
HEY GUYS.. (Ric/Bla)... isn't the cut off date for smallies like sept 15th or something? How's fishing the St Croix gonna be possible?
stcroix is different since its border water.
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stcroix is different since its border water.
Oh.. is there still gonna be a cut off date for St Croix? Maybe just at a later date?
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that's my homie from the old school... ger aka afro...on the left... any ways how much was 1st place, 2nd, etc...
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afro!
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Hey when did Afro start bass fishing? LOL. Congradulation s.
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Oh.. is there still gonna be a cut off date for St Croix? Maybe just at a later date?
the croix from taylors fall down to prescott is open may 23, 2009 - march 1, 2010.
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;)
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Do you guys plan to Ice fish too?
Yes........wha t kind of question is that?? ;)
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Will.. wasup? You can't do the st croix tourney now??? :'(
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damn yall, can't find good fish. stretchers, if even :o
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Will.. wasup? You can't do the st croix tourney now??? :'(
can't do it. no partner and I have meetings and project at work all day friday..... >:( sucks...
hows the practice??
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i think everyone is making up stories to make it sound like it's on like donkey kong.
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Ric what happened? You leave early on Sat? No keepers?
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So how was it Jason and Rick? I couldn't make weigh-in on day 2.
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So how was it Jason and Rick? I couldn't make weigh-in on day 2.
lol.. surprisingly my bro and I got heaviest bag on day two. We weighed in at 17.30 lbs -- made some rookie mistakes though... we had 1 dead fish (my bro hooked it a little too deep and it ended up dying) and we threw it away... so we ended up with 7 fish only. At the weigh ins everyone said we shoulda brought it in cuz it was only a 1/4 deduction from the dead fish's weight... *DOH!* >:(... wish I knew, thought the dead fish's total weight gets deducted from your weight of the overall bag... and wish I would have participated in the "big bag" side bet. Peter came in second at 14 lbs.. looks like it was a tough day for most guys... I wish my bro and I woulda done better on the first day... then maybe we coulda placed for some $$$ overall.
During the 2nd day, we found fish and they were biting like no tomorrow, we caught our limit by 9am... figured everyone else was slammin' them too. Seriously thought mid 20's was gonna be heavy bag for 2nd day.
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lol.. surprisingly my bro and I got heaviest bag on day two. We weighed in at 17.30 lbs -- made some rookie mistakes though... we had 1 dead fish (my bro hooked it a little too deep and it ended up dying) and we threw it away... so we ended up with 7 fish only. At the weigh ins everyone said we shoulda brought it in cuz it was only a 1/4 deduction from the dead fish's weight... *DOH!* >:(... wish I knew, thought the dead fish's total weight gets deducted from your weight of the overall bag... and wish I would have participated in the "big bag" side bet. Peter came in second at 14 lbs.. looks like it was a tough day for most guys... I wish my bro and I woulda done better on the first day... then maybe we coulda placed for some $$$ overall.
During the 2nd day, we found fish and they were biting like no tomorrow, we caught our limit by 9am... figured everyone else was slammin' them too. Seriously thought mid 20's was gonna be heavy bag for 2nd day.
what were you fishing to catch all your fish? Deep shallow? Rock sand? cranks??
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we caught a few but knew it was no chance, we would've needed a 30 lbs bag. we called it quits n left around 1pm.
it's a great yr for us anyways, won over $6k total this yr alone n who knows over all where we're at. we would be in good luck to u guys next yr, i'm in a way retired now.
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what were you fishing to catch all your fish? Deep shallow? Rock sand? cranks??
5ft was the magic depth. we targeted big flats near deep waters. figured since everyone was fishing rocks, ledges, deeper holes.... perhaps we'll try something different and hit long flats. Didn't take long before we saw shads... caught limit with shakey heads and culled with top water baits. It was fun... wish every tourney was like that. 8)
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we would be in good luck to u guys next yr, i'm in a way retired now.
lol bullshit. I'll see you next year! ;D
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5ft was the magic depth. we targeted big flats near deep waters. figured since everyone was fishing rocks, ledges, deeper holes.... perhaps we'll try something different and hit long flats. Didn't take long before we saw shads... caught limit with shakey heads and culled with top water baits. It was fun... wish every tourney was like that. 8)
south of 94bridge?
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Rick we'll you again next year. You know you can't miss, won't miss Pepin! :)
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south of 94bridge?
We were south on both days... don't know north enough.. well it's not like we knew south anyway.. lol... to be honest.. going into both days I didn't know where I was going to go.. lol. We just had to trust our instincts and fish the moment for both days. That was my 5th time ever on the river and my brother's 3rd time ever. Need more time on the st croix... :-[
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We were south on both days... don't know north enough.. well it's not like we knew south anyway.. lol... to be honest.. going into both days I didn't know where I was going to go.. lol. We just had to trust our instincts and fish the moment for both days. That was my 5th time ever on the river and my brother's 3rd time ever. Need more time on the st croix... :-[
i spend lots of time fishing croix. if you cant' catch bass, you'll catch whitebass atleast! I still find it hard to find fish. I'll find fish but nothing spectacular. Its just one of these where with time you will know more. ;D Jason, you sure did good on the second day!! Just image doing the same for day 1. "1st place Jason and Bro" ;D
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i spend lots of time fishing croix. if you cant' catch bass, you'll catch whitebass atleast! I still find it hard to find fish. I'll find fish but nothing spectacular. Its just one of these where with time you will know more. ;D Jason, you sure did good on the second day!! Just image doing the same for day 1. "1st place Jason and Bro" ;D
LOL.. i can't even catch white bass... then again I've never really tried targeting them there. It was a good experience as a rookie. can't wait till next year.
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Rick we'll you again next year. You know you can't miss, won't miss Pepin! :)
it was the bomb when no one knew how to catch lg bass from river, had it all to myself. but secrets out, places get pounded. that's why the croix was tough for lg. over heard that one team went to practice n wacked 3-4 lb'ers from the area we usually catch lg from. knowing they probably won't catch them again since it's too short a time for the fish to recover before tourny day, they brought them home. so our usually lg spots got slaughtered during prefishing. but that's ok, next yr since i won't be doing tourny anymore, more fish will make it to the frying pan. as for pepin, that's ok, u guys can have my spots. there's really is just 3 spots i hit this yr for my 21 lbs bag. caught 30+ lg bass from those spots, would of even more but we were culling our 15-17 inch'ers so them 13-15 inch'ers weren't worth catching at the time. it's all back waters caught on n next to lay downs n stumps.
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I heard about that also, and it was dumb for what they did that upsets me. Why are you going to tell the whole world where the fish are and also take them home. >:( They just done F uked it up for the shallow guys. Oh well, Guess i'll have to look for new spots. Next year for pepin, make sure you pick up ur phone rick, we going fishing! :D
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as for pepin, that's ok, u guys can have my spots. there's really is just 3 spots i hit this yr for my 21 lbs bag.
Really? YES!... gimme GPS coordinates... NOW! >:D
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Rick/Will... you two doing the tourney this Saturday? I think I'm gonna do it.. it's cheap and I still wanna fish!!!
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tourny? where? who? how much? winner takes?
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tourny? where? who? how much? winner takes?
For more info, go read the "Pick-Up Tournament" titled Thread on the HBC group website.
Basically Chris and them want to do a quickie tournament this saturday on Tonka. 7:30am till 12:30pm. 5 fish limit... right now they are thinking entry fees be either $40 or $50. Not sure if winner takes all... guess it depends on how many boats show up. I think for now we'll have anywhere from 5-10 boats...
I'll probably do it... I'm free Saturday and if it's $50, that's only $25 bucks per person on a team. Not bad at all!
WILL You better get in too since you missed the last tourney!!!
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hmm, i could use a few hundred dollars ;D
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or, i could donate ;D ;D ;D
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^good.. better come out. I need a good boat to follow. (I hope you don't mind.) ;D
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i placed 10th the last time on tonka n u want to follow me? ;D
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I'm curious what is the HBC's site? i try googling it but it doesn't link directly to it? Or is it a paid member site?
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I'm curious what is the HBC's site? i try googling it but it doesn't link directly to it? Or is it a paid member site?
girls like you can't join the hbc site. ;D
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WILL You better get in too since you missed the last tourney!!!
can't make it bro. have a funeral to attend and might go duck hunting..... ;) Good Luck though! Hit them docks!! Hit em hard!!!!!!
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i placed 10th the last time on tonka n u want to follow me? ;D
That was during summer. It's fall now. ;)
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I'm curious what is the HBC's site? i try googling it but it doesn't link directly to it? Or is it a paid member site?
find it through http://groups.google.com
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can't make it bro. have a funeral to attend and might go duck hunting..... ;) Good Luck though! Hit them docks!! Hit em hard!!!!!!
God damn it! Do you realize you only have 1.5 months of open water fishing left??? >:(
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dc, u'd have to give up ur email add(ur real one) to the guys to join, r u willing to do that. no joke
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Rick, looks like ur bro can't make it for tourney tomorrow... you still gonna come???
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girls like you can't join the hbc site. ;D
::)
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dc, u'd have to give up ur email add(ur real one) to the guys to join, r u willing to do that. no joke
I have a yahoo email.
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find it through http://groups.google.com
I've tried and it doesn't work.
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my bro's out of town getting some of them "die after having an orgasm" fish. haven't look at the weather, what's the weather like tomorrow?
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durh, I have a yahoo email.
pm ur em add to phocy, blabla
phocy, blabla, hook a sister up(literally, j/k).
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haven't look at the weather, what's the weather like tomorrow?
low to mid 50s with some potential showers. Ummm... it'll prepare you for the cold during Wabasha tourney early spring! yeah.. so it's worth it! ;D
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7am maxwell bay huh. hmm.
so long as it's no more than drizzle, i can make it. i don't mind 80 n pouring rain but 50 n rain ???
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7am maxwell bay huh. hmm.
so long as it's no more than drizzle, i can make it. i don't mind 80 n pouring rain but 50 n rain ???
Hmmmm... u fishing solo since ur bro can't make it?
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i'd come but might have to get the boat ready to put away..... >:D
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pm ur em add to phocy, blabla
phocy, blabla, hook a sister up(literally, j/k).
Thanks. i got it.
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if i come, yes i'm solo
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if i come, yes i'm solo
Excellent. I'll see you there. If you need a driver to help you unload your boat just holla.
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phocy, no prefishing?
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phocy, no prefishing?
Nah.. no prefish. I've been on Tonka enough to know what kind of bite to expect... either I'm gonna get skunked or show up with small fish. Big fish on Tonka has been hard to come by this year.
Just gonna show up tomorrow and run'n gun the whole time. I'd say 15-18lbs take it.
Well.. you have rest of today to prefish.. unless u already did earlier this week.
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If I had a boat, I'd fish it
Dude, ask if Alvin Mack wants to fish it! You lead this time cuz I'm guessing he doesn't know tonka...
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i never prefish the day before tourny, i'll just show up n wing it too like i always do. i suck a summer n fall fishing. i'm a spring guys. all my biggest fishes of all species came during spring.
with a 5 fish limit, my guess is 14lbs.
fly, u must be planning for a bass boat next yr, huh. borrow ur buddies lo pro.
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i never prefish the day before tourny, i'll just show up n wing it too like i always do. i suck a summer n fall fishing. i'm a spring guys. all my biggest fishes of all species came during spring.
with a 5 fish limit, my guess is 14lbs.
fly, u must be planning for a bass boat next yr, huh. borrow ur buddies lo pro.
OOPS! forgot about the 5 fish limit... LOLz.... shit, with 5 fish limit, i'd say winning is 12lbs! sometimes we barely hit 12-13lbs with 8 fish limit. :)
Rick... it's the opposite for me... I'm still not too good at spring fishing but feel pretty confident during summer/fall.
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good luck on the tour, no more toury's for me.
Thanks. i got it.
see any guys u like on there? ;)
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good luck on the tour, no more toury's for me.
see any guys u like on there? ;)
:headbang: :D
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blabla, when u lunch'ing?
i'm thinking about grabbing a bite at the como flea market
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blabla, when u lunch'ing?
i'm thinking about grabbing a bite at the como flea market
i'll call you.
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He probably won't go because his boat will get clogged with the weeds.And he's taking his son to the gophers game.
Nope. I'm doing the BLW leg of the FLW tour next year
that river pro is fkn tight! I was going to buy one before i bought my bass boat. how that thing ride??
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jason, come to st.paul for lunch??
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that river pro is fkn tight! I was going to buy one before i bought my bass boat. how that thing ride??
LOL.. teng go ahead and tell him the Great News!
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jason, come to st.paul for lunch??
damn bro, I'd love to but I'd have to pay for parking again in downtown MPLS... come to downtown mpls, we can go eat off of nicollet.. pick me up!!!
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i'm meeting rick at flea market, we're going to pick up FOB chicks and share sticky rice and sausage with them. ;D
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come join us. ROFL :3some:
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i'm meeting rick at flea market, we're going to pick up FOB chicks and share sticky rice and sausage with them. ;D
lol that's pimp! wish I could join but I'm stuck in downtown mpls.... if I didnt have to pay for parking I'd come.
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i'll be there tomorrow. ;)
see u all in the morning.
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that river pro is fkn tight! I was going to buy one before i bought my bass boat. how that thing ride??
i almost bought one before my skeeter until i heard it wouldn't do 70mph+, n i was looking at a 21' 240hp, it would only do 50mph on a light load. but it is a damn nice stream boat.
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i wouldn't do 70+ in shallow curvy streams but it'd be nice to have it when i need it.
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i'll be there tomorrow. ;)
see u all in the morning.
Wut? You coming now? Excellent...
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yeah.. :D
next year will be an interesting year..
You selling your boat?
nah, keeping her for awhile.
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I want to buy a skeeter 20i or 21i.... maybe in a few years when my bro takes over my current skeeter! >:D
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weren't you looking to sell it earlier in the year?
twice i almost sold her. job security was at risk bcuz damn economy. now, i'm pretty secure for awhile unless something drastic happens, like another nine eleven. ;D
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....................... a wave from one of the big boats hit us when we were still and the front of the boat took on water. I was like HOLY FAWK, We're going to sink..lol
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lol ;D ;D ;D
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burr, was cold, no i didn't win, like usual
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burr, was cold, no i didn't win, like usual
same here. It was damn cold!!!!!! it was a good day of fishing. I had the opportunity to fish with a "legend" :)
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I still haven't decided - Skeeter Or Ranger if and when I do get one
Champion or Legend :)
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same here. It was damn cold!!!!!! it was a good day of fishing. I had the opportunity to fish with a "legend" :)
other than a runny nose from the cold wind, it wasn't too bad, it was fun
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I had the opportunity to fish with a "legend" :)
*standing in line for my turn*
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*standing in line for my turn*
:)
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It was freaking cold as hell!
We never left Maxwell....had no idea where the fish were so we figured we would stay in maxwell...
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we didn't pick our fish til 11:30. it was tough but fun. It was do dang cold, couldn't retie.....
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who's still bass fishing? me, i'll probably do 2-3 more lakes before calling it a season.
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I'll be on the river til the launch is so locked up I can't drop the boat in the water.
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Oct has always been my big fish month...
I have 2 lakes I go to all the time in Oct cause they hold bigger fish...
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what lakes jimmy? ;D
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Minnetonka and waconia of course ;D
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who's still bass fishing? me, i'll probably do 2-3 more lakes before calling it a season.
I fish till mid november.
Then I take out the ice gears.. *sigh*
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i dont know why but i just bought a curado 300 out of the blue for stripers and hybrids. but since the season is pretty much done for, i'm gonna test it out on some bass. i'll post if i catch one.
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what lakes jimmy? ;D
Minnetonka and waconia of course ;D
Hey, I wan to do one more largemouth bass run before the end of this month, with that being said, I want to take my boat out for one last time before I wrap it up for the winter. Do you know any good lakes around Minnesota that are still good for lunker largemouths??? Get back at me.
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Hey, I wan to do one more largemouth bass run before the end of this month, with that being said, I want to take my boat out for one last time before I wrap it up for the winter. Do you know any good lakes around Minnesota that are still good for lunker largemouths??? Get back at me.
Minnetonka and Waconia
;D
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Hey, I wan to do one more largemouth bass run before the end of this month, with that being said, I want to take my boat out for one last time before I wrap it up for the winter. Do you know any good lakes around Minnesota that are still good for lunker largemouths??? Get back at me.
Shouldn't we be asking you that! O0
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Shouldn't we be asking you that! O0
haha. Did you mistake my name for the LInder brothers?? haha. This is just my nick I go by because those co-host infishermen brothers were so knarly with the information on how to catch all species of fish. In-Fishermen sucks now now that the linder brothers left to go do their own fishing show; The Angler's Edge.
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Rick, What u doing saturday???? St.Croix????? :)
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thinking about going fri to a small lake, basically just to run some seafoam thru the lines n then store the boat away.
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I might go St.Croix North, north of Taylors for smallies...... ............If I go. I call u if u want to tag along.
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Minnetonka and Waconia
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Yo Gym E, do you know if Forrest Lake is still hitting basses there? What are the regulations there too? Are the basses catch and release only? My folks been wanting me to catch them some largemouth bass to eat because they like it more than white bass. So I might just go there and catch a few to take home for them. Let me know if the lake is still hitting that way I can go catch my parents some. Also, do you know if Forrest Lake is a good crappie lake too? If not, I might just hit up North Lindstrum for the crappies. They're not that big though but there's a lot of them there. Obviously you need a boat to get to that hot spot though. = )
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I might go St.Croix North, north of Taylors for smallies...... ............If I go. I call u if u want to tag along.
guess i'm not going anywhere this wknd now
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guess i'm not going anywhere this wknd now
u going out today?? your decoys weights, i buy them from u......need them soon.
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Yo Gym E, do you know if Forrest Lake is still hitting basses there? What are the regulations there too? Are the basses catch and release only? My folks been wanting me to catch them some largemouth bass to eat because they like it more than white bass. So I might just go there and catch a few to take home for them. Let me know if the lake is still hitting that way I can go catch my parents some. Also, do you know if Forrest Lake is a good crappie lake too? If not, I might just hit up North Lindstrum for the crappies. They're not that big though but there's a lot of them there. Obviously you need a boat to get to that hot spot though. = )
Forest Lake would be last on my list of bass lakes to fish for bass...but ask Ricqik for all the hot spots on that lake..he seems to do well on it...LOL
I don't fish in that area of the metro for bass so I'm clueless as to what lakes you might want to hit for late fall bass....you could Try Green,Bigmarine, or N/S Center...
I only fish north west and southwest area of the metro as that is where I live and i'm too lazy to travel to the northeast/Southeast metro area...
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u going out today?? your decoys weights, i buy them from u......need them soon.
buy?? i'll just give them to u, when i get a chance to go get it.
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buy?? i'll just give them to u, when i get a chance to go get it.
Ricqk, are the basses still hitting on Forrest Lake? Is it catch and release there too? Forrest Lake isn't with the Chisago County is it?
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Ricqk, are the basses still hitting on Forrest Lake? Is it catch and release there too? Forrest Lake isn't with the Chisago County is it?
forest is not a c&r lake, otherwise we wouldn't be able to have a tourny on there.
keep as many as u want from there, as long as u stay legal. bass will continue to hit until the water temps drop to about 50 then it slows down big time.
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forest is not a c&r lake, otherwise we wouldn't be able to have a tourny on there.
keep as many as u want from there, as long as u stay legal. bass will continue to hit until the water temps drop to about 50 then it slows down big time.
Dayem, I just got back from fishing at Forest Lake. Bad bad luck! Nothing was biting. We saw a bunch of white folks fishing for muskie but that was it. No bass were hitting, not even crappies. It's time to winterized my boat and call it a season. Now that I know, I won't bass fish in october anymore. Unless you guys show me some great fall bass fishing techniques then maybe I might reconsider.
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Dayem, I just got back from fishing at Forest Lake. Bad bad luck! Nothing was biting. We saw a bunch of white folks fishing for muskie but that was it. No bass were hitting, not even crappies. It's time to winterized my boat and call it a season. Now that I know, I won't bass fish in october anymore. Unless you guys show me some great fall bass fishing techniques then maybe I might reconsider.
October, some of the best bass fishing ever!!! Not much for numbers but hawgs none the less.
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October, some of the best bass fishing ever!!! Not much for numbers but hawgs none the less.
Hey, how do you fish for fall October season bass? Help me out man? Don't worry, I'm not a poacher. haha. I own a boat, property, and I'm civilized. I'm not barbaric like much of our Hmong Folks who goes to North Dakota. hahaha. Help me out!
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Hey, how do you fish for fall October season bass? Help me out man? Don't worry, I'm not a poacher. haha. I own a boat, property, and I'm civilized. I'm not barbaric like much of our Hmong Folks who goes to North Dakota. hahaha. Help me out!
If I were out...I would be looking for the last weeds that haven't died off yet...or Sand...or rock...
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If I were out...I would be looking for the last weeds that haven't died off yet...or Sand...or rock...
What he said.
What i usually do is...
start shallow work towards deep
look for green weeds, green/live weeds=Oxygen, Oxygen=Food
Crankbaits to pull green weeds and reaction bite
late season, bigger baits, vary retrieve slow/fast
hope that helps, I'm no pro. ;D
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i really need to get out this week for one last time.
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blabla, u might wanna rethink that pro xs
http://www.yamahagamechanger.com/
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blabla, u might wanna rethink that pro xs
http://www.yamahagamechanger.com/
Ohhhhh Yeah!!!!! Damn Rangers are too damn heavy! ;D Any word, is it going to be a 4stoke?? 4stoke Vmax HPDI IV? :)
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i really need to get out this week for one last time.
If i wasn't going outa town we go hit up a local lake..... :) Boat goes into storage friday. >:(
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Ohhhhh Yeah!!!!! Damn Rangers are too damn heavy! ;D Any word, is it going to be a 4stoke?? 4stoke Vmax HPDI IV? :)
i would assume 4 stroke bcuz i thought they were gonna rid of 2 strokes for emission purposes. they r gonna discontinue the vmax hpdi, that will make mine obsolete, lol. now i'm really gonna need hydro-tec to hang, ;D
If i wasn't going outa town we go hit up a local lake..... :) Boat goes into storage friday. >:(
if it don't rain tomorrow, i might go. where, don't know yet.....
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rain or shine, sleet or snow just go! :)
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i guess no fishing, will just winterize the boat tomorrow n put it away.
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i guess no fishing, will just winterize the boat tomorrow n put it away.
i winterize tomorrow also.......... ....and than its going an hour away to sit til march. :'(
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Too bad you guys aren't in CA. There's no such thing as winterizing... .. ;)
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Too bad you guys aren't in CA. There's no such thing as winterizing... .. ;)
yeah but we enjoy ice fishing and freshwater multi species, that makes it up for not living in cal. :)
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n we got 10k+ lakes. ;)
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n we got 10k+ lakes. ;)
We got 10K+ meh..... ;D
Everywhere has it's advantages and disadvantages. ....
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We got 10K+ meh..... ;D
Everywhere has it's advantages and disadvantages. ....
lol, good one ;D ;D
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Ricq and Photo, boat put away yet???
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I went out Saturday and got spanked...not one bite...Only fished for 2 hours but still it was depressing...h ad the whole lake to ourselves too...boat is winterized and in the garage....Just waiting for ice now...
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Ricq and Photo, boat put away yet???
net yet, never got around to it. maybe this wk.
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Rick, i got your text. I'm working on it.......and will let you know. :)
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hi.......... ric ;D
::) ::)
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took the boat out today, ran a 1:8 ratio of seafoam:gas. lol, she sputtered all day, it's must be doing it's job. ;D gonna clean her out n call it a yr.
heard anything blabla?
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took the boat out today, ran a 1:8 ratio of seafoam:gas. lol, she sputtered all day, it's must be doing it's job. ;D gonna clean her out n call it a yr.
heard anything blabla?
can't get a hold of those clowns, i'll be down there this weekend and will let you know.
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k, waiting
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(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/m_spex/legendary.jpg)
I just had to do this.
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is it spring yet? ;D
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Your telln me, I'm waiting on the HB update. It feels as if March is so far away! Rick is your boat winterized yet?
I had impeller and seal done two years ago and its still milky! Damn this really pisses me off!!! 400 bucks worth of work and its bullshit! >:(
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Your telln me, I'm waiting on the HB update. It feels as if March is so far away! Rick is your boat winterized yet?
I had impeller and seal done two years ago and its still milky! Damn this really pisses me off!!! 400 bucks worth of work and its bullshit! >:(
someones doing a shitty job
i say learn to do it urself
found my water leak, will fix it in the spring, tomorrow imma go pour some antifreeze in the livewell n haul then i'm done.
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Hi guys. Holy shizzle... I almost forgot about this board.
Haven't winterize the boat yet, I just finally got off my lazy ass and cleaned out all the garbage, took out rods,reels,tackles, etc. Just gotta find time to change lower unit oil and put some stabilizer in there... gosh I need to get it out to the lake to run that stuff through the motor too.
Otherwise didn't do much fishing since the last tourney. It's not too late though.. with this kind of weather. :)
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Swimbait fishing just started here in CA. Hopefully I'll get a few this year. 8)
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Hi guys. Holy shizzle... I almost forgot about this board.
Haven't winterize the boat yet, I just finally got off my lazy ass and cleaned out all the garbage, took out rods,reels,tackles, etc. Just gotta find time to change lower unit oil and put some stabilizer in there... gosh I need to get it out to the lake to run that stuff through the motor too.
Otherwise didn't do much fishing since the last tourney. It's not too late though.. with this kind of weather. :)
Photo,
Rick and I thought you fell off the face of the earth, gave your boat away to charity and threw away all your high end fishing gear. YOU Bastid where have you been?? ;D
We should have a PH Ice fishing gtg! ;D
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Photo,
Rick and I thought you fell off the face of the earth, gave your boat away to charity and threw away all your high end fishing gear. YOU Bastid where have you been?? ;D
We should have a PH Ice fishing gtg! ;D
lol I'm game... gosh.. its still not too late to go out and fish. I'm tempted. Just need to make time for it.
I don't think we'll be ice fishing in December with this kind of weather. :-\
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i'm still here
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lol I'm game... gosh.. its still not too late to go out and fish. I'm tempted. Just need to make time for it.
I don't think we'll be ice fishing in December with this kind of weather. :-\
first ice crappies! in WI....bout an hour away from MN.
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first ice crappies! in WI....bout an hour away from MN.
where u finding ice
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where u finding ice
give it about 2 to 3 more weeks, Butch's Bay for them slabs!!! Since I missed them last year, i'm going to make sure I hit this spot first! There is also another lake south of there that holds good crappies...... ..
I'll be sure to call you and danny when its time! ;D
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Any of you going to the ice fishing show at the excel energy center this upcoming weekend?
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Any of you going to the ice fishing show at the excel energy center this upcoming weekend?
photo, which day you plan on going? I work in the area maybe we could meet up and check it out. :)
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hmm
i could be fishing yr round down here n never worry about winterizing
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don't tell me your in MS again...... >:D
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don't tell me your in MS again...... >:D
mo
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mo
yeah....what you said. no wonder I failed social studies in grade school. ;D
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i could be fishing table rock yr round
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photo, which day you plan on going? I work in the area maybe we could meet up and check it out. :)
Not sure yet. I'd like to drop by at least sometime this weekend...
Any of you own any of the ice armor, arctic armor, or snosuit gears? Hmmmm I'm thinking about giving in and investing into one of these insulated suits so I can finally not have to put on 10 sweaters and sweat pants before I go out during winter or cold spring/fall fishing days.... ???
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Not sure yet. I'd like to drop by at least sometime this weekend...
Any of you own any of the ice armor, arctic armor, or snosuit gears? Hmmmm I'm thinking about giving in and investing into one of these insulated suits so I can finally not have to put on 10 sweaters and sweat pants before I go out during winter or cold spring/fall fishing days.... ???
Photo, you don't have to spend that kind of money!!!! $300?? :'(
I layer up in the following (bowhunt,duck hunt, icefish, boat) 30degree weather or less windy or not.
under armour cold gear top and bottom $100
wading fleece suit $60
1 pair 100% merino wool socks $12
columbia fleece top $35
all that under my rain suit bib and parka$100
with 600gram thinsulate boots
I hunt/fish comfortably all day in a tree in 20 degree weather under scent blocker pants/parka, 0 degree days ice fishing under rain suit, 20degree with a nasty NW wind howling 10+ hours in cat tails 600gram thinsulate boots, 3.5mm neoprene waders.
For those that have never tried under armour, try it!!. It is worth the $100 bucks! Especially if you have a long hike to your stand. The fleece wading suit is also worth the money. The UA lets you sweat out, while the fleece insulates. (minimal cold sweat) All the guys (15+) I hunt and ice fish with will never go without our Under Armour-its been 4 years! Also don't cheap out on socks, get the real stuff-100% Merino Wool! The wool blend is a waste of money! (I have a drawer full from over the years) Dress light and learn how to layer and you will be surprised. Lighter gear, you go further, faster and the cold sweat is not half as bad. Try it dude!!! You'll be surprised!!! This is my comfort level but may not be yours. :)
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I'll be at the show tomorrow afternoon if you want to meet up. Looking for an auger.. ;)
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Photo, you don't have to spend that kind of money!!!! $300?? :'(
I layer up in the following (bowhunt,duck hunt, icefish, boat) 30degree weather or less windy or not.
under armour cold gear top and bottom $100
wading fleece suit $60
1 pair 100% merino wool socks $12
columbia fleece top $35
all that under my rain suit bib and parka$100
with 600gram thinsulate boots
hmmmm... well everything you listed is easily over $300... why not just spend that $300ish on a single suit that does it all for you? In addition it's tough/sturdy, water/wind proof and will float if you fall in water (arctic armor). All you gotta do is dress casually and put the suit on.
I can also use the suit on them cold ass rainy/wet tourney fishing days (spring/fall) and the fact that the suit floats is a big plus for safety.
I would always prefer to be too hot than mildly cold for that matter...
Hmmmmm... thinking the one time investment may be worth it... and should last for 5+ years hopefully.. :-\
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well think of it this way. You can have all that and layer or you can have one suit that you will only work for one situation. Early spring, fall and ice will be the only time the big suit will work. The rain suit I have I can't even wear it in May with shorts on. ;D The floating suit is a plus for sure! I've thought about buying one also but can't justify it because its as much as a new flasher. :) ;D If your looking for a suit, get a hold of me 20-30% off retail. :) Photo, do you hunt?
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photo,
text me your number...i lost all my contacts. >:(
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well think of it this way. You can have all that and layer or you can have one suit that you will only work for one situation. Early spring, fall and ice will be the only time the big suit will work. The rain suit I have I can't even wear it in May with shorts on. ;D The floating suit is a plus for sure! I've thought about buying one also but can't justify it because its as much as a new flasher. :) ;D If your looking for a suit, get a hold of me 20-30% off retail. :) Photo, do you hunt?
Well the arctic armor suit I figure will work for me even during cold or wet days during summer as I get cold easily... if it gets hot I can just leave it unziped or whatever. So I'm kinda under the mindset that this won't be a single purpose suit but multi-purpose in all kinds of weather.
Can you get me 20-30% off retail for the Arctic armor suits?
Lastly, I don't hunt but people bug me to hunt every year... I don't do it becuz i have too many hobbies that I rarely get time for already and if I wanna start hunting I'm looking at at least $2k to start (license, gun, gears, accessories)...
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photo,
text me your number...i lost all my contacts. >:(
PM sent.
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dec n still no ice :D
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I think I'm going to go with Strike Master's ice suit... they had them for $160 (full set) at the ice fishing show but I couldn't make it. They will have them for sale again from dec 15 till dec 28th for about $175 which is a pretty good deal considering regular price is a little over $250.
Rick, I think if we're lucky we'll be out by end of Dec... otherwise I ain't going near ice till I see them big'ol ford F350 diesel trucks out there lol.. :)
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I'm hoping this weekend I'll be ice fishing....... ...It all depends on how much snow we get and how fast it will melt. With these nice and cold temps, day time highs not touching 30's should be really good! Its ice making time!!!!
Photo, that sounds like a good deal pick it up!!!
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No way... Not quite yet for ice Fishie. Not in mn.
it really depends where you go...... protected back bays are solid. I'll start in shallow back waters first. :)
no worries....... ..blablablabla blabla ain't steppn on ice til the fat whiteman is on the ice and fishn, than the fat blablablablabl a will follow making sure he not fall in. O0
we ain't crazy, we just passionate!
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a coworker told me url got some good ice that people r icing already. he was talking about a guy showing pics of some nice slabs.
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Gettin antsy now... took out the auger last night, i still had gasoline in it from last season lol!... emptied it and tried starting it to see if it would - nada... gotta go get some oil/gas mix later and refill that bish. I hope I can get it starting soon. Started charging the vexilar too... just want to get my ice suit and i'll be set for ice fishing.
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bring it on! I'm waiting for my new auger to get here (3-5weeks) they said.......... . :'( At the same time I'm hoping for ice and ice quickly! Photo, u fish Rush early ice???
My favorite Ice lake in the Metro is Peltier. Bull Gills, Slab Crappies and Monster Pike!!!!
Favorite Catfish and Walleye Lake, Horseshoe Chain
Crappies in numbers not size, Independance.. ....
Favorite first Ice lake, Butch's Bay-Somewhere in WI...... ;)
Favorite body of water when I don't have time, St.Croix :)
Photo, whats your work schedule like on weekdays?
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bring it on! I'm waiting for my new auger to get here (3-5weeks) they said.......... . :'( At the same time I'm hoping for ice and ice quickly! Photo, u fish Rush early ice???
My favorite Ice lake in the Metro is Peltier. Bull Gills, Slab Crappies and Monster Pike!!!!
Favorite Catfish and Walleye Lake, Horseshoe Chain
Crappies in numbers not size, Independance.. ....
Favorite first Ice lake, Butch's Bay-Somewhere in WI...... ;)
Favorite body of water when I don't have time, St.Croix :)
Photo, whats your work schedule like on weekdays?
Damn, where did you get your auger from? That's quite some time for delivery... which auger did u get?
For ice fishing, I'm usually around the west metro lakes (medicine, tonka, waconia, etc)... I actually want to do the St. Croix again... I caught my biggest crappie ever there.
My schedule now a day is just the regular business 8-5ish.
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oh... and craps.. I just picked up the Cabelas Advance underwater panning camera II. :-X lol
I figure it'll be a good investment for the long run... can use it to see what type of fish (during ice fishing) and can use it to scope out structure during bass tourney season. The panning ability kicks arse! I'll let you guys know if its a good product or a shitty product. Cabelas first version of the panning camera got a lot of negative reviews due to quality control and manufacturing defects. This version 2 seems more robust.
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so there should be no reason for not winning a tourny nex yr, right?
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so there should be no reason for not winning a tourny nex yr, right?
lol... no, I still have too many excuses!
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Photo, i've bought 3 cameras within the last 5 years and they all seem to crap out on me. So no more cameras, I guess I just have bad luck with them. I also had the same problem with augers. This year I bought a Nils Master, it uses a Tanaka powerhead not that Tecumseh crap. Its about 22lbs and drills very fast and I mean FAST! Tired of lugging around heavy crap and popping 3 holes and resting for 20minutes. I do have a stikemaster that i've been sporting for the last 4 years. St.Croix is a hit or miss but its not impossible to get a limit (25) of 12-14inch crappies. Photo with your SI and Camera you should have no excuse on winning atleast two tx next year! :)
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/nilsmaster-auger.jpg)
don't ask how much it cost, but I got a great deal on it :'( I couldn't find a Nils locally so I had to order. I've been wanting one of these for the last 3 years. These have been used in Sweden for a really long time before they brought into the US market.
Rick, what have you been up to?? WE going ice fishin right?? ;)
you guys should hit up peltier with me, you'd be surprised with the fish that peltier kicks out during ice. :)
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Photo, i've bought 3 cameras within the last 5 years and they all seem to crap out on me. So no more cameras, I guess I just have bad luck with them.
Damn it Will.. you're making me nervous... what do you mean having bad luck with 3 cameras in the past years? Bad luck as in the view/clarity was complete crap and useless? Or meaning they kept breaking down on you?
And augers... how did yours keep breaking down on ya?
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i'll let u know when i find my things
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Damn it Will.. you're making me nervous... what do you mean having bad luck with 3 cameras in the past years? Bad luck as in the view/clarity was complete crap and useless? Or meaning they kept breaking down on you?
And augers... how did yours keep breaking down on ya?
Jason, I bought a Marcum, Atlantis and AquaVu. They all went out on me in 4months. I guess I just have bad luck with them. My aquavu and atlantis I bought new maybe something in the cable because of how they are wound on the camera somehow causes a bad connection with time. I rarely even used them and they went on me so I'm not sure, maybe I'm just bad luck.
As for the augers I've owned 2 Jiffys, 2 Eskimo and 3 Strikemasters, All 6 of them were Christmas gifts.
Jiffy's STX (yellow-the big heavy one and their most expensive) never ran right from the beginning. It took me 10 minutes to drill 1.5 holes, hows that for reliability. After 5minutes of trying to get the thing started you don't have enough energy to drill holes because of the torque on those things. I've contacted Jiffy numerous times about the issue, they suggested adjusting the jets-that didn't work out either I wasn't going to drop money to sending them back to the Company for work. (fuel/air mixture too rich from the company and the Tecumseh 3horse motors just plain suck)
Eskimo's Z71 (3.x horse, big and heavy and their most expensive) never ran right either from the beggining. Eskimos shields and parts are also made of cheap plastic and are prone to breaking. (Ardisam motors sucked too, It would run for a bit and die than I couldn't get it to start)
Strikemaster changed their handle design to plastic, well that broke on the lake, I don't know how but it broke. (maybe the cold weather and slight dropping it) My old Strikemaster Lazermag is flawless though. I've put so much money into it I can't get rid of it. After a tuneup she fires up every time and runs like a top.
I guess I just have bad luck. >:( Hopefully with this new auger things will work out right for me. :)
I've got a Aqua Vu that I think needs a new camera and cable if you want. Its brand new, maybe an hour of use if even. :)
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Jason, I bought a Marcum, Atlantis and AquaVu. They all went out on me in 4months. I guess I just have bad luck with them. My aquavu and atlantis I bought new maybe something in the cable because of how they are wound on the camera somehow causes a bad connection with time. I rarely even used them and they went on me so I'm not sure, maybe I'm just bad luck.
As for the augers I've owned 2 Jiffys, 2 Eskimo and 3 Strikemasters, All 6 of them were Christmas gifts.
Jiffy's STX (yellow-the big heavy one and their most expensive) never ran right from the beginning. It took me 10 minutes to drill 1.5 holes, hows that for reliability. After 5minutes of trying to get the thing started you don't have enough energy to drill holes because of the torque on those things. I've contacted Jiffy numerous times about the issue, they suggested adjusting the jets-that didn't work out either I wasn't going to drop money to sending them back to the Company for work. (fuel/air mixture too rich from the company and the Tecumseh 3horse motors just plain suck)
Eskimo's Z71 (3.x horse, big and heavy and their most expensive) never ran right either from the beggining. Eskimos shields and parts are also made of cheap plastic and are prone to breaking. (Ardisam motors sucked too, It would run for a bit and die than I couldn't get it to start)
Strikemaster changed their handle design to plastic, well that broke on the lake, I don't know how but it broke. (maybe the cold weather and slight dropping it) My old Strikemaster Lazermag is flawless though. I've put so much money into it I can't get rid of it. After a tuneup she fires up every time and runs like a top.
I guess I just have bad luck. >:( Hopefully with this new auger things will work out right for me. :)
I've got a Aqua Vu that I think needs a new camera and cable if you want. Its brand new, maybe an hour of use if even. :)
Damn... sorry to hear about the bad luck. I'm a little nervous that the camera may just be one of those items that you use 1-3 times then chuck away in storage for the next 5 years. Was that the case for you? (aside from them breaking)... if they worked flawlessly, would u still be using them till this day?
I'm guessing the video quality/clearness/distance is the determining factor in whether it stays as a practical tool or not...
Oh and yeah, my strikemaster mag 2000 i dropped last year and one of the plastic handles snapped off too... grrrrr... but that's nothing ducktape can't fix.. lol
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Damn... sorry to hear about the bad luck. I'm a little nervous that the camera may just be one of those items that you use 1-3 times then chuck away in storage for the next 5 years. Was that the case for you? (aside from them breaking)... if they worked flawlessly, would u still be using them till this day?
I'm guessing the video quality/clearness/distance is the determining factor in whether it stays as a practical tool or not...
Oh and yeah, my strikemaster mag 2000 i dropped last year and one of the plastic handles snapped off too... grrrrr... but that's nothing ducktape can't fix.. lol
I would still be using the camera now but I could care less about it now because It just takes me away from my fishing time. You'll find it that you'll use it less and less unless you are searching for something in particular to fish. ;D A camera will work good til the water you fish is all murky than you can't see nothing. The camera works great on Minnetonka though :) To me its just one less thing to lug around while on the ice. If your handles broke, call strikemaster it should still be under warranty but why they changed to plastic is really fkn stupid! Sometimes you get careless with equipment you know! ;D
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I would still be using the camera now but I could care less about it now because It just takes me away from my fishing time. You'll find it that you'll use it less and less unless you are searching for something in particular to fish. ;D A camera will work good til the water you fish is all murky than you can't see nothing. The camera works great on Minnetonka though :) To me its just one less thing to lug around while on the ice. If your handles broke, call strikemaster it should still be under warranty but why they changed to plastic is really fkn stupid! Sometimes you get careless with equipment you know! ;D
Well I really pushed for a camera this season because we've had too many unsuccessful ice fishing trips -- where we'd find a ton of activity with our flashers and fish for hours only to catch nothing or just a single crappie/perch. With the camera, hopefully it can help eliminate those wasted times by scoping out what the actual fish are and if they seem active or not. My luck with walleyes has been pretty low over the past few years too -- hopefully the camera can help us target active walleyes.
Prior to this my only experience with an underwater camera was on boat... a buddy bought it and we used it a few times then it was just simply too much work and not practical for every day fishing (off a boat) so he returned it.
The 1 year warranty is already up on my strikemaster. There's a handle bar assembly I can purchase for close to $40 bucks but eh.. i just dont want to deal with it. Gonna try superglue and duck tape first. :-\
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Well I really pushed for a camera this season because we've had too many unsuccessful ice fishing trips -- where we'd find a ton of activity with our flashers and fish for hours only to catch nothing or just a single crappie/perch. With the camera, hopefully it can help eliminate those wasted times by scoping out what the actual fish are and if they seem active or not. My luck with walleyes has been pretty low over the past few years too -- hopefully the camera can help us target active walleyes.
Prior to this my only experience with an underwater camera was on boat... a buddy bought it and we used it a few times then it was just simply too much work and not practical for every day fishing (off a boat) so he returned it.
The 1 year warranty is already up on my strikemaster. There's a handle bar assembly I can purchase for close to $40 bucks but eh.. i just dont want to deal with it. Gonna try superglue and duck tape first. :-\
Don't use superglue. Use JB Weld, that s hit works wonders (not the 24hour cure). Whenever I target walleyes in the metro, I'm crappie fishing ;) and someone has a tip-up with a big fatty, shiner or sucker. During Ice I don't even care to chase walleyes its too boring, unless you have beer and a ton of guys going. ;D You ever fish cats through the ice? Its a blast! I'll be heading up there this winter, if you want to tag along.
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You ever fish cats through the ice? Its a blast! I'll be heading up there this winter, if you want to tag along.
I'm interested... you wanna give me details when you have something planned out?
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I'm interested... you wanna give me details when you have something planned out?
for sure I will let you know.
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with them camera's, u're gonna find out just how many fish comes by ur bait without biting. I watched fish after fish go by n the amount of sunnies r horrendous. i bought an aquavu way back when it first came out. lasted one winter season, the camera cord wires unpinched where the camer n the wire meets, sounds like it's still a problem. have fun though.....
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damn, haven't gotten both my plaque from j4 yet ::)
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damn, haven't gotten both my plaque from j4 yet ::)
get on David's ass about it. ;D
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It's been awhile that i've been in here.... :)
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It's been awhile that i've been in here.... :)
u just don't like us anymore, do u even visit hbc site or was it just for access to the latest hbc dirt
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Damn, just caught a state record early this morning just before 6am, 9lbs 12oz. omfg, i couldn't believe it. gawd damn. i'm so excited.
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and than you woke up? ;D where??
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Rick txted me the pix this morning, fooker is huuuuge... it looks pregnant but I'm sure it's just a 16inch sunny sitting in it's stomach!
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post the pic ric
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and than you woke up?
damn, i knew i was only dreaming
lol, couldn't wait till spring ;D
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blabla, any bass thru the ice?
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blabla, any bass thru the ice?
small ones. half lbers on backwaters and a few on metro lakes. When you going to come out?
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bass season yet?? ;D
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not yet but keep counting the days until we rip them up again!!!!!
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u gonna collect a trophy next yr?
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don't u ca peeps fish bass yr rnd? bass must be a mn/wi thing
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back in the game, watch out bass
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back in the game, watch out bass
what game? you gonna come out ice fishing with me or what? When I get back from Cali next week, get ready we gonna go get drunk on the ice and catch some fish. :)
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Here's an old short little vid I took when we were doing the tourney...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photocycle/3812539127/
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Rick, when you guys fish wabasha... do you guys troll through the back waters or plane through them like the micas?
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don't u ca peeps fish bass yr rnd? bass must be a mn/wi thing
I was throwing the 6" weedless Hudd the other day at the park and hook up to a ~5lber. I thought I got a good hookset too but when I got it to the shore, it took one jump right in front of me and the Hudd came flying back at me. The meca and mex thought I was crazy for screaming so loud. ;D ;D ;D........
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Rick, when you guys fish wabasha... do you guys troll through the back waters or plane through them like the micas?
we idle in n troll
I was throwing the 6" weedless Hudd the other day at the park and hook up to a ~5lber. I thought I got a good hookset too but when I got it to the shore, it took one jump right in front of me and the Hudd came flying back at me. The meca and mex thought I was crazy for screaming so loud. ;D ;D ;D........
imma have to visit ca one day
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phocy, did u tie big bass too at the j4 tourny?
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phocy, did u tie big bass too at the j4 tourny?
Yeah, but don't tell anyone. ;D
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Here's an old short little vid I took when we were doing the tourney...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photocycle/3812539127/
nice video!! I see, Rick's boat and mine. ;D photo, when we goin ice fishn? Hows the bite been lately?
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Yeah, but don't tell anyone. ;D
thats not what i meant.... ;D
i mean were u 1 of the 3 who tied for big bass. there was us, cy n i think u, right?
do u remember if david said he was gonna give plaques for big bass too or what. i remember him saying so. btu now he said no plaque for big bass.
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nice video!! I see, Rick's boat and mine. ;D photo, when we goin ice fishn? Hows the bite been lately?
I havent been out a lot... been out less than a few times. When are you guys going out again? You guys are going to do the forest lake tourney right?
http://www.icefishingforestlake.com/
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thats not what i meant.... ;D
i mean were u 1 of the 3 who tied for big bass. there was us, cy n i think u, right?
do u remember if david said he was gonna give plaques for big bass too or what. i remember him saying so. btu now he said no plaque for big bass.
Yeah I tied with you guys. Never got a plaque or anything... :(
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Oh and Will, humminbird's january 2010 software update is OUT!!!
Version 4.750
Description:
1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM - v4.750 Adds Down Imaging. Adds GPS improvements. Adds new 2D sonar color palettes. Adds New SI sonar color palettes. Improves trolling motor noise rejection. Fixes Track offset issue. Makes depth alarm Persistent over power cycles. Supports new NVB maps w/o Canada data. Automatically restores defaults when reprogramming unit. Adds additional AIS message support. Fixes Disabled GPS output. Fixes Snapshots not displaying in POS mode. Fixes Navionics library drawing when no map is available. Fixes various cosmetic and minor operational defects.
cool cool...BUT WHERE'S THE LAKEMASTER CHIP COMPATIBILITY ADDITION???
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I havent been out a lot... been out less than a few times. When are you guys going out again? You guys are going to do the forest lake tourney right?
http://www.icefishingforestlake.com/
forestlake is another fishing contest with a beer drinking contest. ;D Been there and Brainerd, its just a beerfest on ice. NOt going to go...U goin? :)
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Yeah I tied with you guys. Never got a plaque or anything... :(
do u remember if he said there was plaque for big bass?
i swear he said big bass gets a plaque too. i think he wasn't xpecting a 3 way tie for big bass so he changed his mind n said no plaque for big bass, whatchu think?
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Oh and Will, humminbird's january 2010 software update is OUT!!!
Version 4.750
Description:
1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM - v4.750 Adds Down Imaging. Adds GPS improvements. Adds new 2D sonar color palettes. Adds New SI sonar color palettes. Improves trolling motor noise rejection. Fixes Track offset issue. Makes depth alarm Persistent over power cycles. Supports new NVB maps w/o Canada data. Automatically restores defaults when reprogramming unit. Adds additional AIS message support. Fixes Disabled GPS output. Fixes Snapshots not displaying in POS mode. Fixes Navionics library drawing when no map is available. Fixes various cosmetic and minor operational defects.
cool cool...BUT WHERE'S THE LAKEMASTER CHIP COMPATIBILITY ADDITION???
Photo, thought that 4.7x included Lakemaster update also but you have to purchase lakemaster chip seperate. :) Well can't really load the update because boat is an hour away. But I will test it come March on pool 4. :) I just got all excited. :D
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do u remember if he said there was plaque for big bass?
i swear he said big bass gets a plaque too. i think he wasn't xpecting a 3 way tie for big bass so he changed his mind n said no plaque for big bass, whatchu think?
I think you are suppose to get plaque for big fish. Not sure if david is going to get 3 plaques because you all tied tho. Because most of us tied for small fish and we didnt' get anything. ;D :)
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Photo and Rick, you two have a good weekend. Please get out there and enjoy the nice weather on the ice this week-weekend since I can't enjoy it. I'll be in Cali so go catch some fish in place of me. I'll be hitting it hard when I get back, i've got a few trips planned in northern MN/WI!!!!! :D
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whatchu doing over there in earthquake land
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Does anyone have membership to IGFA??? Want to look at some record.....
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sorry bro, i don't
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whatchu doing over there in earthquake land
visiting family.
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visiting family.
I hope you brought a fishing pole...
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Overcast skies and a little mist in the air, I just had to sneak out of the house for a little swimbait session. Left the 6" weedless Hudd at home since the last one on it didn't stick. This morning took out the ROF 5 8" trout Hudd back to the local park. Only focus one part of the park where I lost the one the other day. After throwing it for ~45 mins, I was going to call it quits. A couple more cast and Hudd stopped in its track. I thought it was just a hang up but it started twitching. Swung for the sky, and saw my line coming up the the surface. Breaking the surface was my Hudd and attached to it was a decent size bass. After a few, jumps and tug, I finally got my first 2010 bass. Not the biggest but a good bass to break in the New Year. Got some Mexs looking and awwwing when I put it back..... ;D ;D ;D
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/8inchhudd.jpg)
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Overcast skies and a little mist in the air, I just had to sneak out of the house for a little swimbait session. Left the 6" weedless Hudd at home since the last one on it didn't stick. This morning took out the ROF 5 8" trout Hudd back to the local park. Only focus one part of the park where I lost the one the other day. After throwing it for ~45 mins, I was going to call it quits. A couple more cast and Hudd stopped in its track. I thought it was just a hang up but it started twitching. Swung for the sky, and saw my line coming up the the surface. Breaking the surface was my Hudd and attached to it was a decent size bass. After a few, jumps and tug, I finally got my first 2010 bass. Not the biggest but a good bass to break in the New Year. Got some Mexs looking and awwwing when I put it back..... ;D ;D ;D
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/8inchhudd.jpg)
nice,, what......... 4-5lbs?
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Here's an old short little vid I took when we were doing the tourney...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photocycle/3812539127/
so who was the one flying full trim off to the right
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nice,, what......... 4-5lbs?
Somewhere around there. I didn't bring my scale w/ me. All I took out was my sb outfit and the Hudd.....
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Somewhere around there. I didn't bring my scale w/ me. All I took out was my sb outfit and the Hudd.....
hey, u fish bass often?
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hey, u fish bass often?
As much as I can. But we don't have 10,000 lakes like you guys. We have city parks, some with ponds. Also these fish here are heavily pressured since there aren't much places to fish. The lakes we do have takes atleast an hour to get to and shore fishing for bass is very limited.
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damn, make me feel great to have so much access to many lakes. u got a boat or plan to get one?
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so who was the one flying full trim off to the right
hehe I think that was Peter?
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damn, make me feel great to have so much access to many lakes. u got a boat or plan to get one?
I had an ocean boat, 97' 1802 Bayliner Troph Cabin. Sold it 1.5 years ago, the day after my son was born. Not looking for one any time soon but if I was, I'll probably just get a small one since storage is very limited. I had to store my ex-boat at a storage for $120/mnth. It was $$$ out the door.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/P1010001-19.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/fromthebowwithseats.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/cockpit.jpg)
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what rod where you throwing that huddleston on?
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what rod where you throwing that huddleston on?
I don't have a true sb rod since I can't commit to throwing them all day. So I use my Chronarch/7'6" H Crucial flipping stick to throw my ROF 5, 8" Hudd. And for the ROF 5, 6" Hudd, I use my Curado/7'2" MH Cumara.
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I don't have a true sb rod since I can't commit to throwing them all day. So I use my Chronarch/7'6" H Crucial flipping stick to throw my ROF 5, 8" Hudd. And for the ROF 5, 6" Hudd, I use my Curado/7'2" MH Cumara.
really? damn that rod is not even rated high enough to throw that big of a lure. does it still cast alright?
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really? damn that rod is not even rated high enough to throw that big of a lure. does it still cast alright?
Yeah, it's not rated high enough for the sb but I could cast it okay. Haven't had any problem with it yet throwing the 8" Hudd and 6" wooden punker. Now if it was like a 8" BBZ than, I'll most likely have problem casting it.....
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if it's too heavy, just throw it with ur hand
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Just want to share my success for my very first bass in 010. I caught it today and I only went out there because I was reading them bass magazine and they had a time clock and showed me the perfect time to fish for bass. Looks like all this week is a good time for this month because of the moon. Perhaps such time clock is true because I caught my 5 limit today with the biggest at almost 7lbs.
Winter bass in the river system is that difficult to catch but yet, I'm able to catch my limit. Only if it was for tourney, yes I know. All my catches look to me like females getting ready for the spring time spawning season. All were released but I know where they are now when tourney is around the corner.
In sept, congrats to San Jose State fishing club for taking first place.
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Just want to share my success for my very first bass in 010. I caught it today and I only went out there because I was reading them bass magazine and they had a time clock and showed me the perfect time to fish for bass. Looks like all this week is a good time for this month because of the moon. Perhaps such time clock is true because I caught my 5 limit today with the biggest at almost 7lbs.
Winter bass in the river system is that difficult to catch but yet, I'm able to catch my limit. Only if it was for tourney, yes I know. All my catches look to me like females getting ready for the spring time spawning season. All were released but I know where they are now when tourney is around the corner.
In sept, congrats to San Jose State fishing club for taking first place.
What the heck... no pix? >:(
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What the heck... no pix? >:(
;D ;D ;D ;D
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why do you need to see pix? Do you not know what a lunker is when you see one?
You see one, you see them all. Unless it goes past the 15lbers category then that, we need pix.
Went out again today and the water condition changes. HIgh winds, raining and cold and both bait shops in the area closes due to the bad weather but we fished on. Caught nothing. LOL
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why do you need to see pix? Do you not know what a lunker is when you see one?
Cuz it helps put some evidence to ur story & it's like reading a book with no pictures. :-[
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I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
only thing missing was dragging my boat and gear behind the rental in Cali. :(
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did u even fish while u're there?
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Cuz it helps put some evidence to ur story & it's like reading a book with no pictures. :-[
I don't have to lie to kick it. If I want to lie, I wouldn't make my lunker at no 7lbers. I would make her in the double digits category.
Fishermen don't want to hear an average looking story. They all want to hear and see, with pix of them extra ordinary fishing stories. My story wasn't that extra ordinary unless I say that I caught limit while everyone else suffer at zero catch of the day. That I would provide pictures.
It has been raining and windy as heck here in cali. So much wind that them bait stores are closing their businesses until the end of the week. Time to prep up and can't wait for the spring time bass spawning run. We are talking about average 5lbers lunker and anybody with a fake bait and a good spawning area will catch them. Advance fishermen can see them by the banks and can pick and choose their size limit like how they go hunting for elks and deers. Pick and choose wisely and always care about your catch because they are your future if you want to continue to catch more quality fish.
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This is just me but when I read a fishing report/post, I like to see pix. We all know what a lmb, striper, catfish, bluegill, crappie, etc., etc. looks like but having picture/s make the post more enjoyable. It's not to show whether your report is true or not.
I too can't wait for the spawning season. I know some of you probably frown upon bed fishing and think it's easy but it's not always the case. The male, yes. But the female, is another story....
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So what do you guys think of this guys picture?
I was on the tackletour website and people were giving him shit about why he blacks out the background where he caught this lunker. After reading his thread, it seems he doesnt want people to know where he fishes thats why he blacks-out the background. Would you guys also black out the background like he did to save your "secret spot"?
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/rokal/Picture05012-1.jpg)
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Personally I think its pretty dumb to post pictures like that. Whats the use of posting, if you fear that people will "pressure" the lake if they find out where it is.
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uhm, turn ur back to a diff bkgnd or have the cam guys squat so the bkgnd is the sky. so many ways. squiggling or blacking out reduces credibility, imo. for all we know, it could be a farm raised fish n he blacked out the tank or hatchery in the bckgnd. too much too speculate on.
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did u even fish while u're there?
didn't get a chance to fish wish I did though-partied it up a bit, went shopping, looked at rods in a different market and new things we can't get up in the midwest. Picked up some punch craws, kind of expensive but worth a shot. Also picked up some plastics, almost bought a few rods but didn't want to hassle with shipping it back or put on the plane back. Looked at Lamiglas, Powell, Dobyns and etc.
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I saw that post too Tokio. I understand his reasonings. I live in SoCal and have seen first hand how a good report could kill a spot. I know, if it's such a secret spot why post it. To each his own. I too have done it before (long long ago) but I don't do that anymore. Instead I do what's in the pic below. ;D This way it doesn't have a dull/boring background. The blackout background kills the pic. With distorts; the pic still have it's natural colors, it doesn't kill the pic, the pic still look okay, and still hide the background. This is only done when I'm fishing on shore. When I fish on a boat, than distortion is not necessary.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/10000293-1.jpg)
Here's the original. If you surf fish in SoCal, you'll most likely know that the oil island (in the background) is in Long Beach. Upon inspection, you'll know that the oil island is not that far out from the surf. There is only one oil island that's not too far off the surf.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/wmvang/10000293.jpg)
Sometime you don't think before taking the pix and just want to get a few pix so you could get the fish back in the water asap. You don't think about camera angles to hide the background until you get home and look at the pix.
PS. That pic was taken last year in spring, 38" halibut ~20lbs on a live smelt in ~4' of water on 8lb Trilene Big Game......
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I see you point man. Didnt know it was that competitive in Cali. I bet your lakes are "swimbaited" to death because it seems like everyone over there is throwing them :).
Yeah, but it was just weird for me to see pics like that posted up...kinda like WTF? Man where I'm from, even if I told you the exact spot and the exact bait, it doesnt mean you gonna catch fish :P. Here today, gone the next.
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yeah, i remember that swirl anywhere ;D
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I see you point man. Didnt know it was that competitive in Cali. I bet your lakes are "swimbaited" to death because it seems like everyone over there is throwing them :).
Yeah, but it was just weird for me to see pics like that posted up...kinda like WTF? Man where I'm from, even if I told you the exact spot and the exact bait, it doesnt mean you gonna catch fish :P. Here today, gone the next.
It's not competitive but probably more pressure since there are less places to fish, beside the "big pond". It's most likely true that once the fish is release it's going else where and what you caught it today wont work tomorrow. I think most people don't mind sharing with those who CPR but there are alot of ppl who doesn't believe in CPR and keeps anything. It is weird seeing a pics background get blackout for the first time. But it's not that unusual to see those kind of pix in SoCal fishing forums. I don't know why he would blackout the background on that pic which was on TT. I would understand if it was a local forum but TT is an international forum.
Swimbaits are very popular in CA. Since CA stock the lakes with trouts these bass (largemouth and striper) have grown accustom to eating trouts. Although some people throw swimbait year round, the majority only throws them in the winter time when the lakes get stock. I'm a seasonal swimbait thrower, winter through spring.
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Jason, have you seen the lakemaster/hb capability??
It is awesome!! Better detail than Low/Lakemaster! Lakemaster/HB chip going for $120. Looks like I have a lowrance unit for sale. ;D
Jason are you running AS Interlink between your units?? I setup one up for a co-worker 997/757, it had lots of problems. Do you have any problems with yours???
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Jason, have you seen the lakemaster/hb capability??
It is awesome!! Better detail than Low/Lakemaster! Lakemaster/HB chip going for $120. Looks like I have a lowrance unit for sale. ;D
Jason are you running AS Interlink between your units?? I setup one up for a co-worker 997/757, it had lots of problems. Do you have any problems with yours???
Yeah i was looking at the new lakemaster HB chips... they look great but damn... $120.. i'll have to hold off as I already spent enough change on tackle/parts.
No I havent ran the interlink yet.. was thinking about setting that up... did u guys just get the interlink cable to do it or is there more components to that? I think the cable is just 30 bucks or somethin right?
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Yeah i was looking at the new lakemaster HB chips... they look great but damn... $120.. i'll have to hold off as I already spent enough change on tackle/parts.
No I havent ran the interlink yet.. was thinking about setting that up... did u guys just get the interlink cable to do it or is there more components to that? I think the cable is just 30 bucks or somethin right?
interlink comes with everything if i remember correctly.
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.. and damn.. just picked up last year's Quantum Accurist (Lefty) reel for $53 bucks brand new. I don't know what to do with it... don't feel like spending another $100 for a rod... *sigh* :-[
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Picked up Skeet's 7' Tessera cranking rod ($67 dollas).... everyone's first thoughts are always, "too flimsy" but ends up loving it (in reviews)... Hopefully I feel the same. Picked up a good BPS Pro Qualifier reel with a gear ratio of 4.7.1 for it. Can't fuggin wait damn it... >:(
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Picked up Skeet's 7' Tessera cranking rod ($67 dollas).... everyone's first thoughts are always, "too flimsy" but ends up loving it (in reviews)... Hopefully I feel the same. Picked up a good BPS Pro Qualifier reel with a gear ratio of 4.7.1 for it. Can't fuggin wait damn it... >:(
not bad.
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Will, is your unit at the bow a humminbird or a lowrance? If it's a bird, which trolling-motor transducer do ya got hooked up to it?
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Will, is your unit at the bow a humminbird or a lowrance? If it's a bird, which trolling-motor transducer do ya got hooked up to it?
low. 522i
r u running SI up front? Which ever unit u r running, get the puck unless its SI, get the ducer protector for it. You don't want to be replacing that $200 ducer like me.....
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rick u get out ice fishn yet?
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low. 522i
r u running SI up front? Which ever unit u r running, get the puck unless its SI, get the ducer protector for it. You don't want to be replacing that $200 ducer like me.....
lol.. nah, my unit upfront is a 787c2 (non-SI).. but has GPS with the regular features. I was thinking about getting the Quadra beam transducer for it - was wondering if you had any input on it. But Guess not since ur still wif lowrance.
How did you damage ur SI transducer?
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Went down to the local WalMart the other night and they had the Abu Garcia Revo S on sale for $73! Not bad considering that BPS sells them for $130.
:)
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lol.. nah, my unit upfront is a 787c2 (non-SI).. but has GPS with the regular features. I was thinking about getting the Quadra beam transducer for it - was wondering if you had any input on it. But Guess not since ur still wif lowrance.
How did you damage ur SI transducer?
Jason, if you think about it quadrabeam is only useful in deep water. If you fish shallow like most of us do the quadrabeam isn't going to help much with the coverage area. I think your better off running an 1197 on the bow with SI. >:D Or do what I do, turn the console unit around so I can look back from the bow for that special piece of laydown that is not visable to the naked eye. I broke the ducer on pool4 prefish last year, I smacked a laydown that was inches below water. That really made my day, while going back up river I kept wondering why it was 9xxft deep. ;D Lesson learned, you never want to break an SI ducer, especially if its a Lowrance one....$300+ ;D
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Went down to the local WalMart the other night and they had the Abu Garcia Revo S on sale for $73! Not bad considering that BPS sells them for $130.
:)
abu=junk. But to each their own. ;)
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Jason, if you think about it quadrabeam is only useful in deep water. If you fish shallow like most of us do the quadrabeam isn't going to help much with the coverage area.
Well yeah but if you want to put it that way then any 2D sonar is junk in shallow waters - which is some what true. At least with the quadrabeam you still get a bit more coverage even if its in 3ft of water lol. The regular transducer 83/200khz is priced between $50-70 bucks... the quadra beam is retail around $80 bucks.... I can get the quadrabeam for around $60 bucks so I'll probably shoot for it.
and trust me.. if i can afford it, I'd get an 1197SI on the console and put my 997SI on the bow... that would be a dream!!!
Ugh.. just thinking about pool 4 makes me nervous... i got my hull scrapped up some from last year too. :(
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come look at the bottom of my boat. when I bought it the guy had the bottom gelcoat refinished, brand spanking new, now there are scratches all over. thats why they call it boating i guess. ;D
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come look at the bottom of my boat. when I bought it the guy had the bottom gelcoat refinished, brand spanking new, now there are scratches all over. thats why they call it boating i guess. ;D
Ever get an estimate on how much it'll cost to fix that? lol
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$3000 thats what it cost on mine, i have the receipt. ;)
not going to redo it...... i'll just get a new boat. ;D
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if ur hull isn't sanded, u ain't fishing enough ;D
blabla, gone only once last wkdn, to green, nephew got a nice eye, the rest we just catching crapps n sunnies.
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if ur hull isn't sanded, u ain't fishing enough ;D
blabla, gone only once last wkdn, to green, nephew got a nice eye, the rest we just catching crapps n sunnies.
thats the trooof rick! hahaha! When we all going ice fishn?? Jason,Rick?
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thats the trooof rick! hahaha! When we all going ice fishn?? Jason,Rick?
Forest Lake Ice Fishing Tourney!
http://www.icefishingforestlake.com/
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Forest Lake Ice Fishing Tourney!
http://www.icefishingforestlake.com/
;D
Jason did u go to the brainerd one?
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Jason did u go to the brainerd one?
I wanted to last year, but my coworker and i never made it. :(
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you'll get a real funny look up there especially during that event. ;D
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you'll get a real funny look up there especially during that event. ;D
nah, not when i have my face mask on the entire time... lol ;D
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Rick/Will,
What brands do you guys use for mono/fluro/braid?
I'm trying out vicious fluro this year. Prob gonna keep pline mono and braid for backup...
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I go cheap. ;D Berkley Big Game or anything I can find on the clearance rack for under $2 for mono. Don't use fluro, Powerpro for braid-lasts me 3-4 years, 50-80lbs test. :)
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Picked up Skeet's 7' Tessera cranking rod ($67 dollas).... everyone's first thoughts are always, "too flimsy" but ends up loving it (in reviews)... Hopefully I feel the same. Picked up a good BPS Pro Qualifier reel with a gear ratio of 4.7.1 for it. Can't fuggin wait damn it... >:(
I don't think I'll ever see my self with a yellow rod but do give a review on how you like it once you get a chance to use it a few times....
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I don't think I'll ever see my self with a yellow rod but do give a review on how you like it once you get a chance to use it a few times....
lol i could careless about color. just give me something of good value and quality and i'll be set. Hopefully in 2 months I can give some feedback on it. fuggin ice and snow... >:(
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Jason, I think the tessara would be a great crank/spinner rod. It has the parabolic action of crank rods with a glass composite material. Have you looked at the Vendetta?? They are made by the same company, the vendetta feels good for the price (similar to tessara) I'm looking for a few crank rods in a mh-h. :)
I just got done talking to a co-worker that fishes FLW as a non boater, gives me great ideas to try on pool 3. I'm looking forward to going!!!!! April... :D
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Jason, I think the tessara would be a great crank/spinner rod. It has the parabolic action of crank rods with a glass composite material. Have you looked at the Vendetta?? They are made by the same company, the vendetta feels good for the price (similar to tessara) I'm looking for a few crank rods in a mh-h. :)
I just got done talking to a co-worker that fishes FLW as a non boater, gives me great ideas to try on pool 3. I'm looking forward to going!!!!! April... :D
My bro told me to try out the vendetta first... but i read a lot of good reviews on the teressa cranking rod so I'll test teressa first....
TAKE ME WITH YOU ON POOL 3!!!!!
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I'll let you know when I go. You can hop on my boat with me or you can drag yours along. i live 20min from the closest access that I want to hit he said, big walleyes!!!!
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I'll let you know when I go. You can hop on my boat with me or you can drag yours along. i live 20min from the closest access that I want to hit he said, big walleyes!!!!
ugh... 2-3 more fuggin months... i'm dying here man... i already lost my momentum for ice fishing. :(
i'm already rigged up and ready for open water bass fishing... god damn it...
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hit up pool2 ;D
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hit up pool2 ;D
i plan on it... just waiting for weather to hit 40s...
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u just don't like us anymore, do u even visit hbc site or was it just for access to the latest hbc dirt
OMG, i totally forgot about that site. lol
Sorry been too caught up with work and PH only.
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OMG, i totally forgot about that site. lol
Sorry been too caught up with work and PH only.
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caught another one around 3lbers and lost one 3 lbers.
In cali, there are water pumps everywhere. Them farmers would releases them pumps to get them delta water ways to their farms and when them pumps are going, expect all types of critters be sitting ducks there for a free meal.
All were released for the spring time spawning season. Still not a lunker so no pix but when I do catch another 6+, I will share pix for sure. I will start bringing my camera with me while fishing unless uncle joe smith wants to eat them for dinner. High in toxin I objected but if uncle wants to die early, go right ahead.
Fish on.
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theres a ice fish contest on whitebear tomorrow....Ja son you attending?
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theres a ice fish contest on whitebear tomorrow....Ja son you attending?
THought about it but i'm broke... i'll pass on WB. I'll be doing Forest Lake for sure.
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phocy, blabla, u guys gonna show hbc what's up this season or what?
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phocy, blabla, u guys gonna show hbc what's up this season or what?
Just another learning season for me....
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phocy, blabla, u guys gonna show hbc what's up this season or what?
we'll see...... ;D
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hey, there's one less team in the way now. keep them in check yall.
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hey, there's one less team in the way now. keep them in check yall.
yeah.... ;D until that one team shows up on that day. hahahhaha! Rick what u doing this weekend? Ice fishin?
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yeah.... ;D until that one team shows up on that day. hahahhaha! Rick what u doing this weekend? Ice fishin?
idk
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hey, there's one less team in the way now. keep them in check yall.
Need you guys at the tournaments. The only way we're going to get better is by competing with you guys!!! >:(
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all it is, is structure fishing, u know that
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all it is, is structure fishing, u know that
hehe knowing and applying are two different things. >:D
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hehe knowing and applying are two different things. >:D
than apply ;D
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Rick will be fishing pepin. That is his body of water. :)
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i ain't fishing any but the tonka classic n the j4
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lets keep this thread going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
any new cool plastics that you think might be hot this year?
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senko's............ oh wait, that's old news huh ;D
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baby senkos! :) 2inch versions....fo r big ole panfish!
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Gonnas try lizards this year! Wish me luck!
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i'm still senko, jigs n frogs.
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there's probably no wrong way of fishing a senko but just wondering what's your favorite way of rigging it???? I've been trying the Neko rig but having limited success.
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just wacky 99% of the time
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just wacky 99% of the time
My preference is usually Texas.
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there's probably no wrong way of fishing a senko but just wondering what's your favorite way of rigging it???? I've been trying the Neko rig but having limited success.
i still say placement n presentation plays the biggest role in getting the bite, assuming u're using a bait for meant for it.
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I just pick a spot on the senko and hook it. I dunno. :D
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just wacky 99% of the time
weightless?
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weightless?
yup, buy generic brand from ebay by the lbs, like 50lbs give or take. it's all placement n presentation after that.
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I just pick a spot on the senko and hook it. I dunno. :D
i guess :D just so happens to be in the middle ;D
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Rick/Will... it sounds like they might be thinking about getting a tourney in WI to replace Peppin? Any thoughts? I would hate to spend the extra $$$ for a fishing license but if it happens it happens... :(
They also said Peppin is basically Marina fishing.... is that the secret? lol... is that what a lot of guys do? Just fish the Marinas where most bass are released to from tourneys prior? :o
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anyone that fishes marina's all day during a tourney r weak. like enosey said, that's not fishing, that's fishing for c&r fish. it's weak if u can't catch fish that u have to spend all day in the marina where a 50+ boat tourny released 200+ legal sized fish. that's like fishing in a hatchery. no rules prohibiting where they can't fish but come on, that's just pathetic, especially in a marina that is basically closed off except for the navigation channel. if u're good, u'll catch ur fish out there, not in a marina that's basically stocked by a previous tourny.
jason, they said that bcuz last yr 3 hbc teams fished the marina all day. even still, with 200+ legal size fish in there, they didn't win. ;D there was a 50+ boat tourny the wknd b4, so they were trying to catch those released fish. competition is getting tough so people r resorting to the easy way out without having to work for it. if u can find the fish out there(aka khang bros), marina's don't stand a chance. my best advice is explore pepin/pool 4 more, there's plenty of winning spots out there. every yr, our prefish weight comes in at 20-24lbs. but fish don't always stay put or it gets pounded by prefishers so they're gone, but find a lot of spots n u will have more choices if one spot doesn't produce.
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if they put it in wi, it'll be weak, 12lbs to win ;D
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hmmmm... yeah I don't see myself fishing in a Marina for 8 hours lol. I do need to do more exploring on pool 4. Last year we used up so much gas exploring down in pools 5 and 6. :(
Whatever it is... 2 more friggin months... :'(
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Neeeeeeed opeeeeeen waaaaaateeerrr rrrr!!! Watching the bassmaster classics really didn't help the urge. :(
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This year I get time to fish trophy bass lakes. No more tiny tourny bass lakes, muaj!!!!!!!
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This year I get time to fish trophy bass lakes. No more tiny tourny bass lakes, muaj!!!!!!!
lol.. hopefully Rick's trophy-bass stories doesnt go like this:
So i caught an estimated 11lb bass today at my secret lake. I didn't have a camera with me so I brought the fish home and kept it in the sink then took a nap. When I woke up, the fish was gone - my parents ate it already. Oh well. If you don't believe me ask my cousin! etc etc etc etc etc etc... ;D
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Of course, that's how stories become legends, lol
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so what tournaments are you guys thinking of fishing this year? Just the HBC? any others?
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so what tournaments are you guys thinking of fishing this year? Just the HBC? any others?
HBC, Tonka Classic, and maybe a smaller metro league if my friend does it again. Maybe Rick's trophy bass tournies if he lets me.
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just tonka classic n j4
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Mstrbtr, is that u jim?
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No, where is the J4 tourny held this year? Pay out? Was thinking about it if it is worth me coming up and buying a 3 day pass. Any one got stats on the past J4 tournys? Entrance fees? number of boats?
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No, where is the J4 tourny held this year? Pay out? Was thinking about it if it is worth me coming up and buying a 3 day pass. Any one got stats on the past J4 tournys? Entrance fees? number of boats?
no stats, j4 director does not publish that info, entree is $200+ n boats range anywhere from 30-40+.
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No, where is the J4 tourny held this year? Pay out? Was thinking about it if it is worth me coming up and buying a 3 day pass. Any one got stats on the past J4 tournys? Entrance fees? number of boats?
if you love fishing as much as most of us do, no questions just find a partner and come up. :) we aren't there to win, we are there to compete and have a great time on the water, its all about sportsmenship!
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if you love fishing as much as most of us do, no questions just find a partner and come up. :) we aren't there to win, we are there to compete and have a great time on the water, its all about sportsmenship!
really? ;D
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LOL. We'll see. What are the rules and regulations for the J4 Tourney? Bass limit? How many people per boat? Just two I hope. Any fliers? Bass season opens up with Meekas Tourneys in April. You guys ready? what about the HBC tourneys? you guys ever fish the Mississippi or is it just inland waters?
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LOL. We'll see. What are the rules and regulations for the J4 Tourney? Bass limit? How many people per boat? Just two I hope. Any fliers? Bass season opens up with Meekas Tourneys in April. You guys ready? what about the HBC tourneys? you guys ever fish the Mississippi or is it just inland waters?
j4 is 8 fish limit, 12" min, was 2-3 per boat but who knows may be only 2 per boat this yr. there r fliers posted up around oriental mkt n restructurings in june. basic bass tourny rules apply with details at the premeeting.
u gotta consult blabla on hbc, i don't fish hbc.
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LOL. We'll see. What are the rules and regulations for the J4 Tourney? Bass limit? How many people per boat? Just two I hope. Any fliers? Bass season opens up with Meekas Tourneys in April. You guys ready? what about the HBC tourneys? you guys ever fish the Mississippi or is it just inland waters?
Rules and regulations are just like all tourneys. Only exception is, for this event, they usually allow up to 3 people fishing per boat (HBC tourneys allow 2). Otherwise, same rules as others: 8 bass limit, has to be legal size or bigger, culling allowed, ease off time and weigh-in time (points deducted for being late or having dead fish), etc etc etc.
HBC usually starts at the end of april or early May. First tourney is Mississippi river. We also do the St. Croix river.
Which side of the country are you from?
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j4 is 8 fish limit, 12" min, was 2-3 per boat but who knows may be only 2 per boat this yr. there r fliers posted up around oriental mkt n restructurings in june. basic bass tourny rules apply with details at the premeeting.
u gotta consult blabla on hbc, i don't fish hbc.
Rick wants to retire as he's dominated most tourneys thru the years. He should be in the hall of fame. (Peter would say Hall of Shame... LOL)
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Rick wants to retire as he's dominated most tourneys thru the years. He should be in the hall of fame. (Peter would say Hall of Shame... LOL)
i wanna challenge this rick guy. bring it on rick....
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i wanna challenge this rick guy. bring it on rick....
I have an idea... you can fish from your boat on day one. measure and record your total weight. On day two, fish from my boat then compare your weight with day one and we'll see which Rick is better. Red Skeeter Rick or Green Skeeter Rick. I've got money on Green Skeeter Rick.
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I have an idea... you can fish from your boat on day one. measure and record your total weight. On day two, fish from my boat then compare your weight with day one and we'll see which Rick is better. Red Skeeter Rick or Green Skeeter Rick. I've got money on Green Skeeter Rick.
sounds like a plan ;D
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Man this year is not looking good for me this year....
No Boat = :'(
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I am from WI cuzzes. No hmong bass fishing circuit here, so I have been fishing the Meekas opens only. Lost some, won some, broke the trolling motor, all the fun stuff.
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Man this year is not looking good for me this year....
No Boat = :'(
what u do to your boat???
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Man this year is not looking good for me this year....
No Boat = :'(
WUT? Don't tell me you sold the boat and donated the money to the Haiti Earthquake Crisis.... >:(
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Got rid of the deep V last Fall.
Still looking for a bass boat.... ;D
Hopefully by April!
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Got rid of the deep V last Fall.
Still looking for a bass boat.... ;D
Hopefully by April!
I can help you look... what model/length/engine are u looking for? dual/single console? with jackplate? etc...
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I can help you look... what model/length/engine are u looking for? dual/single console? with jackplate? etc...
All good man!
I've been browsing here and there
What sites do you use?
I've been on BBC, classicbass, craigslist, google, boat trader...
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^I use those sites and others too...
you didnt list any specifics on boat? (brand/model/size, etc etc etc)...
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Jimmy, go big man, go big!!!!!!!
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FX20 With a VMAX SHO. You're taking me for a ride!
(http://www.conservationcafe.com/images/article_images/34_med.jpg)
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damn, it just gets better n better 8)
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They need to come out with a 300hp sho
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They need to come out with a 300hp sho
I hear it's in the works....
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The SHO will be on my next boat. :D
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hmm, time for a trade up 8)
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Too expensive for me. I'll be happy once my boat is paid off. :)
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looks like the hbc schedule is up. kick some ass guys. show them veterans wussup.
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looks like the hbc schedule is up. kick some ass guys. show them veterans wussup.
Wow I wonder why Mississippi river is on May 22nd? Instead of early May...
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Wow I wonder why Mississippi river is on May 22nd? Instead of early May...
take a guess. how many peeps r good at post spawn fishing? it's the biggest disadvantage to newer peeps.
if it was set at peak bite just before spawn, what r the odds of veterans winning?
just my opinion, idk anything
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take a guess. how many peeps r good at post spawn fishing? it's the biggest disadvantage to newer peeps.
if it was set at peak bite just before spawn, what r the odds of veterans winning?
just my opinion, idk anything
lol... come back and show them wassup!
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well, this year its time for me to suck it up and learn fast.......... ...... :)
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lol... come back and show them wassup!
there comes a time when u don't look back...... u only reminiscent. :D
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This year, I'm going to try to break the 7lb mark.
Last year, I broke the 6lb mark, 3 times :D
going for state record
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going for state record
I would start throwing musky lures! 8)
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This year, I'm going to try to break the 7lb mark.
Last year, I broke the 6lb mark, 3 times :D
I might be interested in going back to that lake when the water level is higher...
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Hey Ricqik...quest ion
So with the Tonka Classic...do you think the guys who win it every year or get 2nd every year catch their fish from the same spots every year? I was thinking and these guys must have some cribs set up somewhere on the lake...it just seems that its the same 2 guys in the top 2 every year. I know a lot of people do fish their usual spots on the lake due to history but it just seems like these 2 guys only win the classic? thoughts?
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^I'm pretty sure those guys have at least 5 spots for them winning bass... all probably spawning flats and/or transition areas for prespawn to spawn (vice versa).
I still need to get better at spring fishing.. sounds easy but I started spring fishing seriously last year only. :'(
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^I'm pretty sure those guys have at least 5 spots for them winning bass... all probably spawning flats and/or transition areas for prespawn to spawn (vice versa).
I still need to get better at spring fishing.. sounds easy but I started spring fishing seriously last year only. :'(
Iono...
I have 5 spots that I can go to when fishing tonka but even with just the HBC 3 outta 5 of them spots were taken.
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gotta find new spots than... >:D
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gotta find new spots than... >:D
no..i need a faster boat...LOL
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no..i need a faster boat...LOL
but u can only go 40mph on tonka ;D ;D
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state record is almost 9lbs. Will be really hard!
mn bass reaches 12-13lbs, just that no one caught it yet, except one guy, he ate it. can u imagine a 27" mn lg bass.... dayem........
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mn bass reaches 12-13lbs, just that no one caught it yet, except one guy, he ate it. can u imagine a 27" mn lg bass.... dayem........
Rick... still waiting for that article.. u said you'd scan it or post it somewhere. I'm willing to come see it in person. Let me know...
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Iono...
I have 5 spots that I can go to when fishing tonka but even with just the HBC 3 outta 5 of them spots were taken.
I actually have a lot of spots on Tonka... problem is, it's all a hit or miss on any given day. lol ;D
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but u can only go 40mph on tonka ;D ;D
LOL that's funny..conside ring the last tourney we fished there I launched like 6th and you launched like 16th...and you passed me within 3 minutes while I was maxed at 45...LOL
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Let me know. I have tons more spots we can work. Perhaps we can do that lake on the opener?
Not sure... it depends on if i have an upcoming tourney... if i do then I'll most likely want to be checking out the tourney lake... we'll see.
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Rick... still waiting for that article.. u said you'd scan it or post it somewhere. I'm willing to come see it in person. Let me know...
u must've missed it some time back when i said someone lost my album where i had the news clip in it. don't worry, it's true...
LOL that's funny..conside ring the last tourney we fished there I launched like 6th and you launched like 16th...and you passed me within 3 minutes while I was maxed at 45...LOL
who follows the rulez.... especially speed limits ;D
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whats a speed limit? ;D
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whats a speed limit? ;D
Not funny... i've seen speed traps setup on Tonka before, just sat there and watched cops pull people over left and right. They can be very sneaky and hide behind docks and stuff...
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Not funny... i've seen speed traps setup on Tonka before, just sat there and watched cops pull people over left and right. They can be very sneaky and hide behind docks and stuff...
I've ran as high as 50 on tonka, but thats early morning. I usually run 35 out there....too many damn sherrifs!!!!
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I've ran as high as 50 on tonka, but thats early morning. I usually run 35 out there....too many damn sherrifs!!!!
hehe, I've done 72mph on Tonka. The wider open areas are safe sometime.
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12-13lbs only??....our bass here are huge..15lbs+....recently like 2 years ago some guy caught a 23lbs+ bass at some lake here..it was on the news..but turns out he didnt' catch it..it was snagged..so he had to release it....people see it swimming around..but that damn fish wouldn't bite anything....oh ..in the hunt for them lloyds...brb with some pics...
mn bass reaches 12-13lbs, just that no one caught it yet, except one guy, he ate it. can u imagine a 27" mn lg bass.... dayem........
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12-13lbs only??....our bass here are huge..15lbs+....recently like 2 years ago some guy caught a 23lbs+ bass at some lake here..it was on the news..but turns out he didnt' catch it..it was snagged..so he had to release it....people see it swimming around..but that damn fish wouldn't bite anything....oh ..in the hunt for them lloyds...brb with some pics...
why don't you come to the midwest and show me how you pull out 20lb+ largemouth bass! I want to learn from you, you must be a profeshonal. I'll even gice you my boat, free of charge if you pull a 20lber from mn/wi lakes. Deal? ;D
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^lol give the guy a break... he probably doesnt understand "bass habitats"...
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;D
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bass=stripers?... ;D ;D ;D
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I'll probably start working on the boat this weekend... can't wait... high 40s, low 50s... it's all coming back!
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Hey guys just wondering if anyone is sponsored? If you are, what did you have to do and what are you required to do? If not, how come?
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12-13lbs only??....our bass here are huge..15lbs+....recently like 2 years ago some guy caught a 23lbs+ bass at some lake here..it was on the news..but turns out he didnt' catch it..it was snagged..so he had to release it....people see it swimming around..but that damn fish wouldn't bite anything....oh ..in the hunt for them lloyds...brb with some pics...
Dottie was caught in 2006 @ a staggering 25lb 1oz and found dead in May 2008 @ 19lbs.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/hooked/4026/Overview#tab-Videos/06293_00
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I only get pro staff discounts on strike master stuff.
Oh! you a pro staff?
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just sold my boat. now im on the hunt for a new one. you guys from upper wisconsin and minnesota, keep your eyes out for a bass tracker or somthing similar. i want a aluminum bass boat. cant find anything that intrests me in milwaukee area. just need somthing that holds my rods and tools in. not looking for speed, other wise i would have offered ric for his boat. but anyways only have around 6k to spend.
now i have to fish on land until i get my new boat. well, atleast i know theres some big bass from little ponds around here. buddy pete caught a 6lbner on a local park pond. guess thats what im going to have to do.
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If I catch a 7lb'er this year, I think I'll mount it. 6'ers seem kinda common among hmong people.. haha
most 6lb'ers we hear about r just a tad bit bigger when the story is told. they're even bigger when they broke off during the fight.. ;D ;D ;D
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Very nice bags!
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Mine were caught during a tournament and officially weighed :)
i'm not saying ur's i talking about the other here says
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Rick/Will... when you guys getting ur boats ready? I was shooting for this weekend but maybe next weekend now. I'd love to get out within the next 3 weeks... and where? probably pool 2 first...
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3rd wk of april. St. Croix white bass time.
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3rd wk of april. St. Croix white bass time.
Damn.. such a loooong time till april. :-[
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Don't wanna run into ice bergs, lol
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Don't wanna run into ice bergs, lol
don't have to run 80mph through the rivers... :-\
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don't have to run 80mph through the rivers... :-\
in rivers, u don't even have to go anywhere, the ice bergs will drift down n hit u ;D
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in rivers, u don't even have to go anywhere, the ice bergs will drift down n hit u ;D
It's very manageable right now... was walking around pool 2 again yesterday.. wow, water levels shot up already. Saw some bass boats out there... look like some were trolling for eyes while others were working rocks...riprap s, etc.. Didn't see a single bite from any boat.
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4 more wks
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was digging thru some pics, look what i found
this was during the '09 abc motorsports 4th annual bass tourny
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/outdoors/J409PitchingIntoTheThickets.jpg)
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^damn it Riq, you ruined the picture... u coulda at least stop pitching and look at the camera. How rude!
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4 more wks
two more weeks......... .Crappies and you know it! ;D
we'll line up on the pilings a 19'-19'-21' with the 12-14 footers on the other side pulling slabs again like last year. ;D just to piss of them white people again.
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^damn it Riq, you ruined the picture... u coulda at least stop pitching and look at the camera. How rude!
this was just before i pulled in that 3lb+..
two more weeks......... .Crappies and you know it! ;D
we'll line up on the pilings a 19'-19'-21' with the 12-14 footers on the other side pulling slabs again like last year. ;D just to piss of them white people again.
oh yeah, forgot about that....
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shit i didnt kno there was a fishing section
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two more weeks......... .Crappies and you know it! ;D
we'll line up on the pilings a 19'-19'-21' with the 12-14 footers on the other side pulling slabs again like last year. ;D just to piss of them white people again.
oh, but this time wait till all the ice is gone, not ready for a new keel guard ;D
shit i didnt kno there was a fishing section
welcome
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oh, but this time wait till all the ice is gone, not ready for a new keel guard
Woah.. what happened last year?
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Bass boats don't make good ice breakers....
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Woah.. what happened last year?
i ripped off chunks of my hambys. ;D
oh, but this time wait till all the ice is gone, not ready for a new keel guard ;Dwelcome
or don't go early in the morning....
Bass boats don't make good ice breakers....
ur right, they sure don't...got gouges from breaking ice in my glass.
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Riq/BLa, get yo stuff ready... POOL 2! Let's GO!
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my boat is an hour away......i'll let you know when i get it back... :)
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haters! never inviting me >:( ;D
;D
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Riq/BLa, get yo stuff ready... POOL 2! Let's GO!
which part of 4 more wks did u miss ;D
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lol who said anything about boat? stuff = rod, reel, bait. 8)
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lol who said anything about boat? stuff = rod, reel, bait. 8)
lemme see if i remember where i put it.... if it's not here, it's in my boat n it's somewhere else
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haters! never inviting me >:( ;D
I've only gone out to pool 2 and the excel power plant a few times in the past few weeks with my bro. The only thing we've caught so far is a cold. Been rigging up my rods/reels with new line and setting them up for certain applications. The boat should come soon.
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So who's ready for RedWing???? ::)
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So who's ready for RedWing???? ::)
ME! WHen are you going Will?
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not sure yet....boat still in storage... ;)
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You guys hear about the flooding going on? They might block of boat launches and stuff I hear... I'd like to get my boat ready and go out sometime within the next week or two...
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and god damn it... i really want to install a recess trolling motor tray. I might just do it this spring. I'll be doing the interlink soon too hopefully.
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have fun cutting into your front deck! I want one too but don't feel like cutting into my storage compartment... .....
With this high water, the walleye fishing is going to excellent on the CROIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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have fun cutting into your front deck! I want one too but don't feel like cutting into my storage compartment... .....
With this high water, the walleye fishing is going to excellent on the CROIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
How's Croix looking with ice out? Still lots of ice.. yeah no?
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IS the Croix open for eyes and pikes? ???
Nope... Opener for St Croix I believe is either a week before May or a week after May.... (someone wanna look it up?)
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To lazy too..
You gonna take the boat out this weekend?
No idea... depends on how my priorities shift. I think the past 3 weekends I been telling myself I'm going to prep her up and take her out... but it hasn't happened yet. lol
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have fun cutting into your front deck! I want one too but don't feel like cutting into my storage compartment... .....
It takes a lot of nerves to cut but every single person (I've seen and has posted about it) who's done it doesn't have any regrets and would never go back to the captain morgan stance.
Watch this video... it's actually not that bad! I think I'll do mine for sure... you can test mine out to see how you like it.
http://www.eztrolltray.com/installation.html
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^ok I bought the comfortroll tray because it looks better than the rest of them. I'll most likely start installing it next weekend (depending on weather). I'll take pix and post it here for you guys to see. Wish me luck! 8)
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my new setup on my boat is now bird 979si at the console n lcx-28hd for the bow, muah!!!!!!
powerpole is next on the shopping list.......... ...
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also gearing up with more new gear....
after losing 2 combo's last yr n having 2 spinning reel go out on me. i just got 2 new baitcast combo's n 2 spinning reels. I'm now at 8 combo's...
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decided to add a ultra lite to the mix, making it 9.... "phew" good thing i don't have as much gear as bla n phocy ;D
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powerpole is next on the shopping list.......... ...
Someday I'll have those. Do you plan on getting only one or two? I think if you get one, you'll might as well purchase two - its worth the trouble.
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i'll try one first, i think it's enough to hold unless it's 2' waves....... then in that case i wouldn't be fishing that beat up shoreline anyways.
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i've been thinking about a powerpole also..... :)
ricqik, how much for the 8'???
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i've been thinking about a powerpole also..... :)
ricqik, how much for the 8'???
I believe those will run you for $1000-1500 after you put everything together (mounting bracket, poles, setup, etc). Just save $3k and get two. :D
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I believe those will run you for $1000-1500 after you put everything together (mounting bracket, poles, setup, etc). Just save $3k and get two. :D
that's not bad at all..........h mm...... One should be ok....as long as I get the 8' i'd be good...very tempting.....I will have one on my boat. :)
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I wonder if you just have one power pole, will the boat swing around if there's current and/or wind???
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I wonder if you just have one power pole, will the boat swing around if there's current and/or wind???
Yes it will... that's why I'm telling rick and them to go the extra yard and get two right off the back. If you get one and it's windy, it'll swing the boat around so you'll still need to be on the trolling motor to keep your spot still.
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Yes it will... that's why I'm telling rick and them to go the extra yard and get two right off the back. If you get one and it's windy, it'll swing the boat around so you'll still need to be on the trolling motor to keep your spot still.
well, u simply just stay upstream or upwind, problem solved
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trolling motor up front, PP in rear and your golden.
PP in rear, 30lbs anchor up front...no movement whatsoever! ;D
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Started working on my boat this weekend. Changed out lower unit grease, cleaned out oil/gas filter, took out spark plugs. This weekend I'll install the recessed trolling motor tray. pix to come.
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might do the tray too, but looking for a more aerodynamic looking one. that one in the vid look so 2000 late ;D
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might do the tray too, but looking for a more aerodynamic looking one. that one in the vid look so 2000 late ;D
lol agreed. The one that looks best in my opinion is the comfortroll tray. That's the one I'm getting. Its a little spendy (about $140) but it looks like it came from the factory.
I got mine from tacklewarehous e with free shipping since it's over $50 bucks. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Comfortroll/descpage-COMFTR.html
(http://www.bassboatsolutions.com/images/ct_in_boat.jpg)
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hmm, they all look 2000 late... i might as well just use a square bucket ;D
seriously, so 2000 late looking. they could've rounded the edges n angle more.
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Ricqik........ .............. ..........the slabs are ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Now i've got to get down to drag the boat out of the barn. This weekend???? ;)
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Ricqik................................the slabs are ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Now i've got to get down to drag the boat out of the barn. This weekend???? ;)
yeah, danny told me, my boat isn't rdy. so many things i wanna do to it....
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If things go right for me I think I'll be done with my boat by this weekend.... Will, is the St. Croix free of ice already?
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If things go right for me I think I'll be done with my boat by this weekend.... Will, is the St. Croix free of ice already?
iono, last yr i took out the boat in the 1st wk of april. flew full out from boom launch to hudson. went thru some 1/8" ice sheets. i think they were 1/8" ;D maybe with the high water most of the ice broke up n drifted down. but i think they're stuck at the hudson rail bridge. i say wait till the 3rd wk of april for the croix. but go try, let us know.
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If things go right for me I think I'll be done with my boat by this weekend.... Will, is the St. Croix free of ice already?
north of hudson is ice free. :) but no wake.....due to high water levels.
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Ricqik, i'll be dragging the boat home tomorrow if I can get everything fixed tomorrow evening......S aturday or Sunday, meet you at the launch...if you don't have a ride, we can also drag the 12footer... ;D
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I live in the south and the mn river is freaken crazy!!!! ::) ;D :D
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uh huh :D sure
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I live in the south and the mn river is freaken crazy!!!! ::) ;D :D
i bet it is....whatever your smoking make sure you share some too. ;D
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oh gawd. i was just expressing how the mn river by 35w is flooded like crazy and that's my usual route to work. ::)
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oh gawd. i was just expressing how the mn river by 35w is flooded like crazy and that's my usual route to work. ::)
oh :D ;D
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haters ::)
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haters ::)
oy..... misunderstandi ng xwb na :P
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what did you think i meant? ;D
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what did you think i meant? ;D
thought u meant fishing there is wacked or something, said nothing about flood
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Hey Hey Hey! So I did it!!! It was pretty straight forward.... looks great, can't wait to test it out!!!
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very nice, phocy 8)
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Very professional job!
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Ric - totally misread it...lol
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very nice, phocy 8)
Took a few hours but it was pretty straight forward. Can't wait to test it out... no more captain morgan!!! When ya gonna install one Rick?
Very professional job!
Yeah I watched a lot of the tutorials and saw other pix of how people did theirs. Well worth the investment and time - we'll see how 8+ hours of fishing feels now. :)
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Nice job Jason!!!!! I want one too........... .but it looks like i'll Capt Morgan it out...... :)
It felt nice to be in the boat again, with the cool morning breeze in the face!!!!! Its good to be back!!!! :)
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Anyone interested in a Quantum PT Energy Crank rod??? Its one year old, lightly used, stained cork, two hook marks by hook keeper. Its been replaced.
QEC705CB
Casting
7'0"
Medium Moderate
8 - 20 lb.
Retails for $100 asking $50obo
Come pick it up....
:)
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Anyone interested in a Quantum PT Energy Crank rod??? Its one year old, lightly used, stained cork, two hook marks by hook keeper. Its been replaced.
QEC705CB
Casting
7'0"
Medium Moderate
8 - 20 lb.
Retails for $100 asking $50obo
Come pick it up....
:)
Damn it Will... why you gotta list that now. I'm "suppose" to be done with my rod/reel shopping already... so tempting...
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Jason, just pick it up....i'll give you a good deal. I just need it gone.....Hurry!!!! :)
Rod Reel shopping never ends!!! WTF u talking about! hahahhahahha ;D
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Ric - totally misread it...lol
we'll just say it's ur fault for not being clear about it, k
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Took a few hours but it was pretty straight forward. Can't wait to test it out... no more captain morgan!!! When ya gonna install one Rick?
i'm still looking to see if there're better looking ones out there. if not then i'll look for some kind of misc tray. if all else fails, then i'll get one. just can't get over the fact of paying $140 for a plastic tray.....
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just can't get over the fact of paying $140 for a plastic tray.....
Not plastic.. it's like aluminum or something.. i was jumping on mine, pretty darn solid. 8)
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might just fabricate my own
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^excellent. Let me see what you come up with. :)
ugh.. next on my list: A new cranking battery. Mine started to die at the end of the season last year... it was a shitty carquest battery I bought last minute because my original cranking battery died while I was prefishing the wabasha tourney. You guys have any suggestions?
Ideally, Reserve Capacity should be over 180 minutes and CCA should be 800-1000.
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Just a regular cranking battery - Get an Interstate - cheap. They make the Optima's. Not that the price will justify it for you, but...it depends.
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^excellent. Let me see what you come up with. :)
ugh.. next on my list: A new cranking battery. Mine started to die at the end of the season last year... it was a shitty carquest battery I bought last minute because my original cranking battery died while I was prefishing the wabasha tourney. You guys have any suggestions?
Ideally, Reserve Capacity should be over 180 minutes and CCA should be 800-1000.
i run 3 cabela's agm class 27 n a walmart yellow 1000 ca everstart for cranking....
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i run 3 cabela's agm class 27 n a walmart yellow 1000 ca everstart for cranking....
Rick, does that walmart 1000ca everstart battery have any reserve capacity? If so how many minutes is it rated at?
I just picked up a group31 battery at batteriesplus for under $100. cca = 600ish, ca = 800ish and RC = 225 minutes. That should be sufficient for my engine. My main concern is to be able to have a battery with a lot of Reserve Capacity that can take a lot of load with all our electronics/live-well/water pumps that we run for 8+ hours during any given day.
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Rick, does that walmart 1000ca everstart battery have any reserve capacity? If so how many minutes is it rated at?
I just picked up a group31 battery at batteriesplus for under $100. cca = 600ish, ca = 800ish and RC = 225 minutes. That should be sufficient for my engine. My main concern is to be able to have a battery with a lot of Reserve Capacity that can take a lot of load with all our electronics/live-well/water pumps that we run for 8+ hours during any given day.
never did pay attention at the crank for reserve b4, have always gone by ca only.... but my agm's r 180rsv, but they r hvy, 62lbs each.
i haven't had drained moments yet running 3 sonar n the aerator on auto. knock on wood
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never did pay attention at the crank for reserve b4, have always gone by ca only.... but my agm's r 180rsv, but they r hvy, 62lbs each.
i haven't had drained moments yet running 3 sonar n the aerator on auto. knock on wood
aah.. i been reading a lot about specs. They say reserve capacity is just as important as cranking amps - especially for a cranking battery since we have all our electronics plugged into it.
Do you all take out your batteries and keep them indoors (while charging them) during winter?
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aah.. i been reading a lot about specs. They say reserve capacity is just as important as cranking amps - especially for a cranking battery since we have all our electronics plugged into it.
Do you all take out your batteries and keep them indoors (while charging them) during winter?
in that case, i'll replace my crank batt with another agm when my everstart croaks........ ..
no, i just disconnect the wires n leave it.
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no, i just disconnect the wires n leave it.
lol.. u dont even leave the batteries charging (via bank charger)?
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I charge it full b4 disconnecting, but yeah, no charging all winter
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I charge it full b4 disconnecting, but yeah, no charging all winter
wow... I leave mine charging via the 4 bank charger all winter long. I just gotta check water level and refill if necessary.
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Rick, u might be interested in these.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21404-cat21406-cat21428&id=0036084120629a&navCount=1&podId=0036084&parentId=cat21428&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
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Quantum has been sold.......... ........ :)
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Phocy, I don't have fluid to check in my agm's.... But the everstart, idk.
Bla, I'll have to check that link when I get home
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Rick, you fishing the open tourney Peter wants to do on May 8th? (winners get tonka classic paid for basically)
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likely will ;)
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Rick, u might be interested in these.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21404-cat21406-cat21428&id=0036084120629a&navCount=1&podId=0036084&parentId=cat21428&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
yeah, when i was there i picked up one for my revo sx...
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likely will ;)
Excellent! I will follow you around the river then... ;D
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I see, u wanna know for the 22nd huh ;D
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I see, u wanna know for the 22nd huh ;D
lol no... like the other guys were saying.. I think the pattern will be slightly different. I'd like to explore the redwing side of the river and see what it has to offer. I have an idea of what new areas I want to cover down in wabasha.
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I've fished both up river n down river of pepin, both can yield 3lbs avg. All lg of course.
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I've fished both up river n down river of pepin, both can yield 3lbs avg. All lg of course.
Excellent!
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Looks like the hbc schedule is set n finalize after today. Good luck to u guys n kick some ass.
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i just got a new boat that i customized the deck for bassin. im broke and didnt want to pay for another bill so i picked up a jon boat. i will post pictures later. me and pete are going to a lake tomorrow and try it out. i got my 36 volt 101 on it. friday we will be fishing the lake that jerry guided us and we will target crappies.. bass fishing this year is not over for me. i wil be fishing tournament with it too. not big lake tournament though dont want to get ran over.
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damn, rockin a 101 on a small aluminum.... nice...
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damn, rockin a 101 on a small aluminum.... nice...
O0
bad ass!!!!!!!
Clumzy, ask Jerry why he doesn't fish crappies anymore. ;D
rick, u work friday?
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Bla, I'm not working fri but might go to wausau tonite for some slabs......
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damn, wish I could go with you!!
Rick, hot lake for slabs in the north Metro. 10-14" next week? :)
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FYI-LakeMaster on 997 units are FKN SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It takes forever just to process the contours, yet there are no contours for p3. >:( wtf am i doing wrong?? ;D
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Yes, I am
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Bla, uh oh, that's not good to hear. Hearing that might give me 2nd thoughts. Hopefully it's just a fluke.
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Ricqik,
Are you one half of the K brothers?
no he's not. he just a brotha! ;D
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Bla, uh oh, that's not good to hear. Hearing that might give me 2nd thoughts. Hopefully it's just a fluke.
not the one we hit during ice, think north of there. :D
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not the one we hit during ice, think north of there. :D
i'm talking about the lm for the bird
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Are you also part of HBC?
hehe, rick JUST retired from HBC... his team got sick and tired of winning all the time. :-[
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i am gonna lose every single one this yr............ .............. .......... bcuz i won't be fishing any of them :'(
this yr i'm cheering for the rookies..... go rookies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hehe, rick JUST retired from HBC........... ...........
on that part ;)
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Akeo, u'd be surprised how many of us frequent here.
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Yeah, some of yalls need to start practicing losing.
agreed. LMAO
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Are you also part of HBC?
no.
i'm talking about the lm for the bird
p3 has no contours on lm. The processor on the 997 is slow because its a single processor, 1197 has dual processor-not sure about 998 heard its better on the 998.
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Bla, that sucks then. So the contour won't be able to keep up when I'm flying down the water?
Akeo, u'll just have to keep an eye out n see who u recog here on ph. ;D
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Bla, that sucks then. So the contour won't be able to keep up when I'm flying down the water?
i still have to test LM on a lake with contours, it just sucks though no contours but p4/p8 WTF! The software for HB was updated, it does run better when tracking gps, previous software just sucked, I was off roading, now i'm on the water it says. ;D POst up them pictures of them slabs rick!
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i still have to test LM on a lake with contours, it just sucks though no contours but p4/p8 WTF! The software for HB was updated, it does run better when tracking gps, previous software just sucked, I was off roading, now i'm on the water it says. ;D POst up them pictures of them slabs rick!
Will, you figure out where you gonna go this weekend yet? I'm hoping the launches on pool 2 opens....
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Tournament results guys? Opening weekend for bass tournaments is this weekend? How did anyone do?
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Tournament results guys? Opening weekend for bass tournaments is this weekend? How did anyone do?
huh? What tournament? No tournaments till early May....
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Oh and thanks for telling me to check my prop Will.... I did find a mono line tied up in there hehehe... luckily no braid. Re-greased the shaft too... I think I'm ready to roll! If not pool 2 then maybe redwing this weekend. Just need to watch out for weather...
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Will, you figure out where you gonna go this weekend yet? I'm hoping the launches on pool 2 opens....
might hit the croix..... :)
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i found 57degree water lastnight on a small local lake....
water temps in the 50s on the croix. :)
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might hit the croix..... :)
Still no wake though... right? Or can we run WOT?
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water temps in the 50s on the croix. :)
Holy shit no way?!!!
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Still no wake though... right? Or can we run WOT?
its only illegal if you get caught. ;D
no problem on the prop thing. :) make sure you check it a few times a season..
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Holy shit no way?!!!
yup. boom site is open.
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Is Red Wing open all year round like pool 4/5 too?
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yup. redwing is p4.
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yup. redwing is p4.
Ah... u want to do redwing instead? Flyguy and I thinking about hitting Everts...
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down there will be packed this weekend! when you get there you will know what i'm talking about. :) its hectic down there so i'll try to stay away from there. i'll let you know, if i do go it'll be south of there. They are catching smallies in p5.
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there are free launches down that way also. colville and baypoint.
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down there will be packed this weekend! when you get there you will know what i'm talking about. :) its hectic down there so i'll try to stay away from there. i'll let you know, if i do go it'll be south of there. They are catching smallies in p5.
Oh... I didn't think about the congestion down there... hmmmmm where is the colvile launch? Can you pin-point it on google map for me and paste link?
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colville
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=44.565187,-92.502887&spn=0.009952,0.01929&z=16
bay point
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=44.566112,-92.54739&spn=0.004976,0.009645&z=17
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it gets hectic on weekends. ;D
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No Whitebazz on St.Croix where I tried...lots of Bronzebazz. >:D I still can't believe whiteboyz are in such a hurry to get to spot a few hundred feet in front of me. We already know what they be fishing for. I came back and WOT on them on. >:D The fish ain't even biting yet. Can't some people show a little respect and patience. Go figure...
Hmmm...I guess I complain a lot. ;D
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RICK! Where's the bass on the rivers during this time? temp = mid 40s to high 40s..
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I doubt I'll recognize anyone here.
Anyways, see you at the J4 tournament. Maybe even before that if I can get in on one of the other tournaments. Good luck! (Not that you need it though) ;D
maybe at the j4 but certainly not in any hbc tourny for this yr. am taking a yr off from hbc. maybe we should go fishing sometimes.
RICK! Where's the bass on the rivers during this time? temp = mid 40s to high 40s..
they're staged behind current breaks. getting ready to move shallow to slack or backwaters. y u ask, u already know that.
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they're staged behind current breaks. getting ready to move shallow to slack or backwaters. y u ask, u already know that.
lol i just wanted reassurance.
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i went whitebass fishing, its still a bass, correct? ;D
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U guys hit pool 4 yet?
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U guys hit pool 4 yet?
i was on p3.....SLOW!!! but it was a nice day to run the lead sled. Ran the croix also.
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U guys hit pool 4 yet?
Yeah it was pretty slow there... might head back soon for some walleye action. Perhaps with live bait this time.
Still waiting for water temps to stay in 50s consistently.. .
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u guys will be hitting upper pepin just a little over a mo from now, u guys better explore it well. or fly 25min down to wabasha.
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u guys will be hitting upper pepin just a little over a mo from now, u guys better explore it well. or fly 25min down to wabasha.
Doesn't make a difference... i got my ass whooped on wabasha. All my spots from last year was on pools 5/6. I'll probably just go down there the day before tourney and see what I can find... :-[
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i can't say anymore other than there is a honey spot on the northern of pepin that yielded 3 lbs avg on one of my practice days 2yrs ago. but it is all timing so it'll depend. all lg of course.
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i can't say anymore other than there is a honey spot on the northern of pepin that yielded 3 lbs avg on one of my practice days 2yrs ago. but it is all timing so it'll depend. all lg of course.
Thanks for the pointer. I will add that to my notes. Now I just need to find that spot out of the 396 spots that are available north of Peppin. ;D
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i can't say anymore other than there is a honey spot on the northern of pepin that yielded 3 lbs avg on one of my practice days 2yrs ago. but it is all timing so it'll depend. all lg of course.
and I know where it is! ;D
Rick u gonna be busy tomorrow???? ;)
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Will... are u doing the Croix this weekend?
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Will... are u doing the Croix this weekend?
might go tomorrow evening....
wanna chase some whitebass?? :)
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might go tomorrow evening....
wanna chase some whitebass?? :)
Not sure if tomorrow evening would be worth the $$$ for me... what about Saturday?
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I probably won't make saturday but if I do go i'll call you.
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I probably won't make saturday but if I do go i'll call you.
How do you guys fish for white bass on the Croix? Specific locations? Bridge Pilings? Check electronics for massive groups of fish then just park and toss bait?
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right now they are holding in deep holes off the river channel, current bends and etc. I've caught them in 10-30fow, it could be sand, rocks, even flooded timber. Use your imagination, change your presentations from time to time. Enjoy! Jason you ever target whitebass??? ;D
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right now they are holding in deep holes off the river channel, current bends and etc. I've caught them in 10-30fow, it could be sand, rocks, even flooded timber. Use your imagination, change your presentations from time to time. Enjoy! Jason you ever target whitebass??? ;D
Nope... only time I catch them is at the dams on the Mississippi. Are you guys using live bait this time of year?
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when the bite slows hook on a fatty! I use a 7' medium bc outfit, 12lb mono and pretend i'm bass fishing!!! Jason its a riot!!!!! Try dropshotting for them! :)
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when the bite slows hook on a fatty! I use a 7' medium bc outfit, 12lb mono and pretend i'm bass fishing!!! Jason its a riot!!!!! Try dropshotting for them! :)
damn.. maybe i oughtta head out on saturday.. :)
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you'll be hooked!!!! U thought bass fishing was fun, wait til you get a load of this! ;D if you can't catchem call me. :D
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you'll be hooked!!!! U thought bass fishing was fun, wait til you get a load of this! ;D if you can't catchem call me. :D
lol sounds good.
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My 1st whitey of the season.
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My 1st whitey of the season.
ah... st croix with will?
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Nah man, croix whities don't taste good man ;D these r devils lake whities >:D
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;D @ Riq.... I guess I might try tomorrow. Either pool 2 or St Croix....
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From last week.... SHE'S ALIIIIVE!
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i think i found my prob with my motor. i'm just glad my motor didn't seize. "phew"
had a water leak that sprayed a 1/4" stream of water directly into the intake. that's a lot of water. bottom 3 cylinder have been taking in water with compression. wet the plugs so it didn't ignite.
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I should be up n running by next week. Can't wait
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I should be up n running by next week. Can't wait
Riq, how did u diagnose the problem? where was the leak coming from?
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i knew i had a water leak, just had to find out where. found out the leak was the cause of my motor not running right. wet plugs.
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i knew i had a water leak, just had to find out where. found out the leak was the cause of my motor not running right. wet plugs.
Ah... how much to get it fix?
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First trip 2 Folsom lake this year (4/10/10)
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Phocy, $8 gasket
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hit the croix yesterday for a few hours. smacked the whities, hooked into a 30+ pike and one smallie exploring new waters.
lastweek got out with rick, fun day, we started out gettn stuck on a sand bar where I had to get in the water to push my lead sled out. The water was COLD! My legs were all red. ON the way back we hit a log while idling. We started North north on the croix and worked the way down. Great day to be out and really cold in the am. We caught a bit of everything, walleyes, bass, whitebass and I caught a Muddpuppy. Fun day!! :)
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hit the croix yesterday for a few hours. smacked the whities, hooked into a 30+ pike and one smallie exploring new waters.
lastweek got out with rick, fun day, we started out gettn stuck on a sand bar where I had to get in the water to push my lead sled out. The water was COLD! My legs were all red. ON the way back we hit a log while idling. We started North north on the croix and worked the way down. Great day to be out and really cold in the am. We caught a bit of everything, walleyes, bass, whitebass and I caught a Muddpuppy. Fun day!! :)
lol nice! was that a submerged log that you hit or just a log floating in open water?
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My 1st whitey of the season.
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Thanks for sharing. :)
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submerged log. water was 45 degrees, Rick said " dude I have waders in the truck" while we were stuck about two miles down. ;D
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photo, how was p2?
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;D ;D ;D
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submerged log. water was 45 degrees, Rick said " dude I have waders in the truck" while we were stuck about two miles down. ;D
I want to go explore the high bridge area... I've never been back that far... i don't even know where the high bridge is.. lol. Most of my St croix experience (5 days from last year lol) was south of the 94 bridge.
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photo, how was p2?
Ford Dam was slow... a lot of white bass there though. found back water pocket with almost 60 degrees. Weird part was, I caught only 1 smallie. Had another hit but set the hook too soon. Pocket was full of timber - it had shallow water near deep water. Perfect scenario for all prespawning/spawning bass ... but only 1 small taker... ugh.. my luck on the river.
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what were you throwing???
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jason, where you launch from?? how is the launch?
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what were you throwing???
EVERYTHING lol... except senkos.. hehehe. jigs, top water, beaver, craws, cranks, drop shots, spinnerbait, tubes. Downsized and upsized. No cigar. :-[
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jason, where you launch from?? how is the launch?
I launched from hidden falls. Closer to the dam. I'd like to launch from lyons park and check out the back waters of pool 2 since water temps are rising now...
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try stickbaits. :)
hidden falls, isn't there lots of rocks at the launch?? Maybe i'll sneak into there one of these days..... can you fly up and down that stretch of river?
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try stickbaits. :)
hidden falls, isn't there lots of rocks at the launch?? Maybe i'll sneak into there one of these days..... can you fly up and down that stretch of river?
yes the shoreline can be rocky over on that stretch. haven't found much takers alongside ripraps yet. As far as flying up and down the river, I have gone up and down at 60mph... there is no posted speed limit but I don't go WOT for courtesy reasons since it can be kinda busy there sometimes.
Yeah I have bags of senkos I should have thrown but didn't feel like it lol...
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Just an fyi, though it's not posted, boating regulation says 40mph.
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Just an fyi, though it's not posted, boating regulation says 40mph.
shiat! :o
ummmm... it says 40mph specifically for pool 2? or all of mississippi? what about pool 4/5?
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shiat! :o
ummmm... it says 40mph specifically for pool 2? or all of mississippi? what about pool 4/5?
k, maybe i'm off a little bit. each section is regulated per city ordinance, not by pool. so if u running all out 70+ in dowtown st. paul but when u hit certain stretch of river in another city, the regulation changes. it's confusing as f... what i found shocking is i used to launch under the 35w bridge n flew that section of the mn river 30-40mph, come to find out it's a 8mph limit. shocker isn't it. ;D
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/boatwater/local_regs.pdf
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^eh.... thats stupid, and they don't post up the rules sometimes either... hell, I might just print this out and carry it on the boat when in doubt.
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^eh.... thats stupid, and they don't post up the rules sometimes either... hell, I might just print this out and carry it on the boat when in doubt.
or do what I do. Play DUMBASS, um I didn't know officer, there were no signs at the launch?? ;D
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or do what I do. Play DUMBASS, um I didn't know officer, there were no signs at the launch?? ;D
Tried that before... with my luck, it never works. Unless I start to speak in broken engrish....
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;D
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That's how cities make money, set up diff regulation for their body even though it's the same river. Can u imagine a if a lake that borders multiple cities, each having a diff speed limit on each section of tje lake. Yeah it's stupid.
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Riq, Blah... when you guys gonna prefish wabasha?
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and damn it riq... I seriously think you guys need to do the BFL or weekend bassmaster series:
http://www.abaproam.com/BWS_Division2010.php?DivisionNumber Only=17
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That's right, 50hp too much. Can't do any bass affiliated tourny bcuz of that. We're doing the may 8 bcuz it's not part of hbc. It for the tonka classic.
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hey just wondering if you guys gotta cheap sonar for my us2 trolling motor. my little cheap one went out and now i need another one for the jon boat. let me know what ya have...
(i should of put this in forsale fourm but i figure you guys would look here first.)
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and damn it riq... I seriously think you guys need to do the BFL or weekend bassmaster series:
http://www.abaproam.com/BWS_Division2010.php?DivisionNumber Only=17
n dude, y u make it sound like i'm so good...... i'm only hmong......ya know.... :D
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n dude, y u make it sound like i'm so good...... i'm only hmong......ya know.... :D
;D
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hey just wondering if you guys gotta cheap sonar for my us2 trolling motor. my little cheap one went out and now i need another one for the jon boat. let me know what ya have...
(i should of put this in forsale fourm but i figure you guys would look here first.)
How much are you looking to spend?
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;D
rick and I went out white bass fishing! I out fished Rick by one muddpuppy. So that makes Rick not so good. ;D
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depends on what you got. let me know what you have and the price. ill let you know.
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depends on what you got. let me know what you have and the price. ill let you know.
Well i have a Humminbird 787c2 that I use at the bow, if I end up replacing it with another unit, i'll let you know.
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depends on what you got. let me know what you have and the price. ill let you know.
here ya go clumz
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lowrance-LCX-113c-HD-50-200-KHZ-With-Broad-Band-LBS-1_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d3Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d9192095803053349643QQ_trksidZp3286Q2em7QQcategoryZ38631QQihZ001QQitemZ110520224295
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^Hey, that seller is local here in MN... that's not you Riq is it?
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nope, not me. if i had the $$$ now, i'd bid no ? asked. at the current bid, it's a steal.
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nope, not me. if i had the $$$ now, i'd bid no ? asked. at the current bid, it's a steal.
ah... I don't know Lowrance's line up that well so I don't even know what this model retails at. All I know is I want to put my HB997 on the bow and buy a HB 1197cSI for the console. I would feel complete then. :D
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that's a cool combo!! One picture is a HDS10 and the other is a LCX 111....so which one is it? ;D
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lcx111 runs about $2k+ new, broadband is $500.
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i don't know y he posted an hds10 pix too but he's listing a lcx-113c hd w/broadband. that's lowrance's top-of-the-line unit prior to the hds's.
the 113c hd runs 2.4-2.5k new.
the broadband 550-600 new.
pretty good deal
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I guess I'll most likely be out on St Croix tomorrow morning... Any of you going? If the launch is full, I'll go to Grey Cloud Island. Let me know if any of you are going..
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i most likely will not be out there tomorrow...... .if i do though i'll call you.
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i most likely will not be out there tomorrow...... .if i do though i'll call you.
Guess I'm also buying some fatheads in case. Don't people usually catch white bass on tubes/jigs???
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fatheads = no.1 whity bait
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fatheads = no.1 whity bait
How do you guys usually rig them?
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How do you guys usually rig them?
there's a way to rigging minnows ???
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So I got out on the Croix today... found some cool stuff during some scans today:
Pretty cool view of rock piles in down image and you can slightly see it on Side Image (1st pic):
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00064.png)
And another...
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00068.png)
Some timber/laydowns
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00058.png)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00059.png)
...and total craziness here!!! I couldn't get anything to bite! Threw a drop shot and was jigging spool for half hour... (any advice? ;) )
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00061.png)
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that's got to be the same pile that i found the motherload of crappie on this winter while ice fishing
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Now u just gotta find the other 999 piles. ;D
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Will.. I failed on the St. Croix for White bass! We found some of them but it was simply too cold and windy! :-\
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Awe that sucks!!! Jason, my buddies in the white skeeter slammed them yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!
that SI image in 34fow, that is all whitebass, 3/8oz jighead with fatty and bounce!!!! Bounce til you feel the tick, there are a lot of short strikes but some will hold on a little bit longer and bam!!! That is where the glIMX comes in! :)
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Awe that sucks!!! Jason, my buddies in the white skeeter slammed them yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!
that SI image in 34fow, that is all whitebass, 3/8oz jighead with fatty and bounce!!!! Bounce til you feel the tick, there are a lot of short strikes but some will hold on a little bit longer and bam!!! That is where the glIMX comes in! :)
Will, trust me... no takers... we sat there and threw jig head tipped with minnow, 3/8 jigging spoon, drop shot with bare hook and fathead.... nothing, nada, no takers... the bite just wasn't on. :(
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north or south??
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north or south??
north of the 94 bridge.
Either way I want to go back and redeem myself. Just need to find a warmer day with less wind.
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north of the 94 bridge.
Either way I want to go back and redeem myself. Just need to find a warmer day with less wind.
or come out with ricqik and I. ;D
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when r u two going out?
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Might be out there this wknd if I can get my boat running.
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Might be out there this wknd if I can get my boat running.
Oh you didn't fix ur boat yet? Tourney is in like 2 weeks... :-\
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Oh you didn't fix ur boat yet? Tourney is in like 2 weeks... :-\
didn't get the part till monday. if i miss may 8th, it's ok, bcuz there's nothing to gain from it. it's the tonka classic that i can't miss.
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when r u two going out?
looks like this weekend....... ;)
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Imma try to get it done 2morrow then go do a test run on the croix just to see how fast I can go. Goal is 79-80.
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looks like this weekend....... ;)
weather says this weekend gonnas be shitty. I hope its wrong.
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this past weekend...
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc290/dianahmuas/IMG_0138a.jpg)
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc290/dianahmuas/IMG_0131.jpg)
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weather says this weekend gonnas be shitty. I hope its wrong.
put on the rain gear and battle it out! Put on the glasses and do the slow cruise at 40mph with the rain smacking the crap out of you. ;D
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i found 63.4 degree water yesterday..... .they are on beds and getting it on right now!!!!! on local North Metro Lake.....There were 3-4lbers all over the place, very cool to watch and no I didn't catch any ;D
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i found 63.4 degree water yesterday..... .they are on beds and getting it on right now!!!!! on local North Metro Lake.....There were 3-4lbers all over the place, very cool to watch and no I didn't catch any ;D
Hey are bass beds similar to bream beds? Just small circular depressions on the ground?
I know bass are out shallow on local metro lakes already... took my nephews pan fishing on Sunday and saw a bunch of pikes and some 2-3 pound LMs cruising in 2-3 feet of water. Question is, are they out on rivers?
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yes, the beds are similar but biggggggR. I'd look for areas similar to lakes. U know what your doing jason. ;D
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yes, the beds are similar but biggggggR. I'd look for areas similar to lakes. U know what your doing jason. ;D
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eh.. just trying to figure out if I want to prefish wabasha or not. If not I'll prob just go on tourney day and grind it out. I should get a push pole. :)
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push pole or waders ;D
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push pole or waders ;D
Pushpole over waders any day! :)
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yup! but when that pushpole won't do it, your going to have to get wet! hahaha
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Get both. With push pole, u're still in the boat, with waders, u're out of the boat, lighter n ur boat floats higher. Have both on board.
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Get both. With push pole, u're still in the boat, with waders, u're out of the boat, lighter n ur boat floats higher. Have both on board.
Which push pole do you guys have/recommend?
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mine is an oar, my waders is my shorts
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this past weekend...
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc290/dianahmuas/IMG_0138a.jpg)
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc290/dianahmuas/IMG_0131.jpg)
diana, u're too pretty to fish......... stop it.
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you're just afraid i might fish all them bass out...kekeke.. .kidding i toss them back to grow bigger for trophy peeps...
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Which push pole do you guys have/recommend?
go to fleet farm go into the boating section ask for pushpole. buy the foot part also. I think its like 40sum bucks, I use one year round but it gets annoying in and out of lockers.
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ricqik, your boat done yet? you guys headed out tomorrow??? :'(
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go to fleet farm go into the boating section ask for pushpole. buy the foot part also. I think its like 40sum bucks, I use one year round but it gets annoying in and out of lockers.
I have 2 ores that I'm thinking about using like what Riq said, I mean they float, they can get the job done. As for my waders... I do have swimming trunks hehe.
Will how's your side imaging unit working for you? You hardly talk about it... got any cool pix?
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I have 2 ores that I'm thinking about using like what Riq said, I mean they float, they can get the job done. As for my waders... I do have swimming trunks hehe.
Will how's your side imaging unit working for you? You hardly talk about it... got any cool pix?
The SI is ok.....I don't know how to load up pictures. ;D I've got some cool images but no pictures.....t ell me how to. :)
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The SI is ok.....I don't know how to load up pictures. ;D I've got some cool images but no pictures.....t ell me how to. :)
ummm just put your SD memory card into an SD card slot that's on your PC, copy the picture files over (png files). Then upload them. Don't forget which lake and what coordinates ;D !
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ricqik, your boat done yet? you guys headed out tomorrow??? :'(
nope, the side that was leaking is fixed. i just found out the other side is leaking too, just not as much so i didn't notice it untill yesterday. earliest they can get the part here is monday.
so i'm fabricating my own part. we'll see how it goes. heading out now to test the home made part.
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Tested it out 2day. Still got mixed conclusion, we'll see how well it'll hold up as time goes.
Made a run from boom to hudson, hit 78.3 with 2 peeps n 3/4 tank. Exhaust seems laoder than b4, may have an exhaust leak, "sigh".
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Jason, where you headed this weekend?
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Jason, where you headed this weekend?
I want to go back to Croix but need to find a person or two to split cost with. :(
The rain is a factor too... i dont feel like getting wet & cold just for white bass/pan fish. Depends on how weather turns out.
Are you going out no matter what?
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If u can wait til Sunday, I can go with you. My flight is at 10:00am tomorrow and should be home by Noon. Spend the day with the family and then go on Sunday if you can wait
I don't mind... only problem is weather. We'll see how it plays out...
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Saw some of you HBC guys out on the Croix all I can say is WOW when i saw your rigs.
I was just trying to position my boat so I didnt get swamped.
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Huh?
Who was there.....
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not sure who exactly they just had a ranger with like 500 hp motors.
so i figured they were one of you guys.
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not sure who exactly they just had a ranger with like 500 hp motors.
so i figured they were one of you guys.
I wish I had a ranger with 500hp too. :(
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I need to find me a 500hp motor then n a ranger....
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Phuck... I did it guys... I ordered the Humminbird Interlink. Got it for $99 bucks on ebay, brand new. I'll be installing it next weekend...
(http://www.thahesa.com/images/catalog/28858.gif)
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Phuck... I did it guys... I ordered the Humminbird Interlink. Got it for $99 bucks on ebay, brand new. I'll be installing it next weekend...
what does the interlink do? does it allow you to have the chart plotter up from on the trolling screen or somthing?
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what does the interlink do? does it allow you to have the chart plotter up from on the trolling screen or somthing?
Interlink allows your graph at the console and bow to share GPS coordinates. Basicaly, any way points, info, etc, it'll allow you to see it on both graphs. So if I'm scanning an area, anything I mark down as a waypoint at the console will show up at the bow... makes life so much easier.
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;D I like this. ;)
O0
was there supposed to be a pic u posted ???
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Oh....... U left a big gap like there's supposed to b a pic in there somewhere but prob took a while to load up or something, hehe
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;D
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not sure who exactly they just had a ranger with like 500 hp motors.
so i figured they were one of you guys.
I have a ranger but i have a 25horse on it tho. :)
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Phuck... I did it guys... I ordered the Humminbird Interlink. Got it for $99 bucks on ebay, brand new. I'll be installing it next weekend...
(http://www.thahesa.com/images/catalog/28858.gif)
jason, your going to have fun with that interlink thing. If it works its going to work great! If it doesn't its going to be a headache, constant freezing up on the units. btw, i didn't make it out on the river over the weekend, went out on the small streams and my back is still aching!
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jason, your going to have fun with that interlink thing. If it works its going to work great! If it doesn't its going to be a headache, constant freezing up on the units. btw, i didn't make it out on the river over the weekend, went out on the small streams and my back is still aching!
Yeah I do see a lot of folks biatch and moan about it on the bbc boards. Sh!t, I hope i'm not adding more headache as I already biatch about the interference issues at the bow.
Did it ever work on your buddies boat? Flawlessly? Or did it keep freezing up? The most complains I see are people keep having to restart the units or re-seat the connections cuz it'll freeze up or cause their units to power down, etc.
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it freezes up from time to time..... He hasn't taken his boat out yet so I'm not sure what its like now. Did you make it out over the weekend?
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it freezes up from time to time..... He hasn't taken his boat out yet so I'm not sure what its like now. Did you make it out over the weekend?
nope. still kinda sick so I stayed in all weekend long.
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nope. still kinda sick so I stayed in all weekend long.
yeah, weather just sucked all weekend long..
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Damn it Riq... you guys went to red wing eh? I saw the pix of your bro and those big smallies...
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Damn it Riq... you guys went to red wing eh? I saw the pix of your bro and those big smallies...
yup, them are some hawgs!!!!!!!! I know where they went too! Its a community spot! ;D
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I guess them biggins are slammin' already... 2 more weeks. :-\
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Almost went to pepin, but damn weather said rain. Didn't even see a drop till dark.
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Almost went to pepin, but damn weather said rain. Didn't even see a drop till dark.
u should've hit them ND whitebass instead. It was on FIYA! ;D
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i still gotta go put on the new steering lock on my motor, see how well it fits
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well game season opens tomorrow for inland waters. but we managed to get some a couple nice fish on land at local urban ponds. heres my buddy pete with a 11 inch 1.6lbner and a 16 inch 3.4 lbner. all released. picture doesnt show its justice....
(http://www.lake-link.com/images/forumphotos/IMG_3853.jpg)
(http://www.lake-link.com/images/forumphotos/IMG_3852.jpg)
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hey, taking pics with ur heavily fed tank bass don't count ;) 8)
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Went to pool 4 n battle the wind. It was alrite day n catch, nothing over 2.5lbs. Ehh, st. Jude must've wiped out the fish.
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Went to pool 4 n battle the wind. It was alrite day n catch, nothing over 2.5lbs. Ehh, st. Jude must've wiped out the fish.
Damn it Riq.. save some for us too then.
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pool 4............. .. they r on fyer!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00111-20100503-1140-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00112-20100503-1452-3.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00116-20100503-1854-2.jpg)
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Very nice catch!!!
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just had to share...but a few days before opening season, i saw this hmong guy fish up a lm bass and kept it...the bass was about 10 in only!!!...dang, i hope he didn't get into trouble...was on a boat, so i couldn't yell over to him... >:( >:( >:(
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just had to share...but a few days before opening season, i saw this hmong guy fish up a lm bass and kept it...the bass was about 10 in only!!!...dang, i hope he didn't get into trouble...was on a boat, so i couldn't yell over to him... >:( >:( >:(
thats hmong people for ya
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pool 4............. .. they r on fyer!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00111-20100503-1140-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00112-20100503-1452-3.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00116-20100503-1854-2.jpg)
Ricqik, Get out of my hole! :2funny: ;D It looks like fun!!! NO more whitebass? ;D
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Ricqik, Get out of my hole!
LOL that didn't sound right... LOOOL ;D
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Will.... got my humminbird 787c2 back from the repair service... wow, I tested it earlier and no fuggin interference!!! Can't wait to test it out on the water... they said a few parts were bad on the circuit board.. all replaced. Just installed the Interlink too... so far so good. Just need to go test it on the water.
Any of you going to wabasha Friday? 90% chance I'll be there.
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Will.... got my humminbird 787c2 back from the repair service... wow, I tested it earlier and no fuggin interference!!! Can't wait to test it out on the water... they said a few parts were bad on the circuit board.. all replaced. Just installed the Interlink too... so far so good. Just need to go test it on the water.
Any of you going to wabasha Friday? 90% chance I'll be there.
I won't be out there! If you fish it, Good Luck and fish hard!!! Are you fishing the Qualifier?
How much did the repair cost??? Its great to hear that HB resolved the issue, but you'll have to wait to test on the water with Interlink!!!!! Now if I can only find me a 957!!!!
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I won't be out there! If you fish it, Good Luck and fish hard!!! Are you fishing the Qualifier?
How much did the repair cost??? Its great to hear that HB resolved the issue, but you'll have to wait to test on the water with Interlink!!!!! Now if I can only find me a 957!!!!
Yeah I'll be fishing the tourney this saturday... are you not gonna be there? WTF!?
Dude, my 787c2 is like 2 years out of warranty lol... this is how it went down... so I kept calling Humminbird customer service, they kept sending me out the same old interference stuff to install again, so I was on bassboatcentra l asking some of the humminbird staff on there for help.. most suggested same crap over and over again -- so I found this guy name Eddie on another forum. He's at Humminbird too, but more technical than most -- after exchanging a few emails with him on the history of my interference, he just said "I'll send you a free shipping label, please send in your 787c2 and I will inspect/repair it free of cost - the problem might be a bad resistor on the unit that's causing interference." I said why not right? it's free of cost... so I sent it in last week, they found some bad parts on the circuit board and replaced them all then Eddie overnight the unit back to me cuz I told him I have a tourney this Saturday. I hooked it up yesterday and now I believe in miracles! lol... no more interference.. . (real testing would have to be done on water)... when I had interference i can replicate the issue on/off water... didn't matter where, depth and interference lines would jump all over the place. It doesn't do that now.. it's rock solid!
If i were to send it into humminbird repair services on my own, I would have to pay shipping and the flat repair rate would have been over $150!!!! :o
HAPPY HUMMINBIRD CUSTOMER HERE! O0
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..oh and Will/RICK! you guys see Perry's 7lb 11oz monster on HBC's site?
Here it is:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Perry-7lbs11oz.jpg)
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Yeah I'll be fishing the tourney this saturday... are you not gonna be there? WTF!?
Dude, my 787c2 is like 2 years out of warranty lol... this is how it went down... so I kept calling Humminbird customer service, they kept sending me out the same old interference stuff to install again, so I was on bassboatcentra l asking some of the humminbird staff on there for help.. most suggested same crap over and over again -- so I found this guy name Eddie on another forum. He's at Humminbird too, but more technical than most -- after exchanging a few emails with him on the history of my interference, he just said "I'll send you a free shipping label, please send in your 787c2 and I will inspect/repair it free of cost - the problem might be a bad resistor on the unit that's causing interference." I said why not right? it's free of cost... so I sent it in last week, they found some bad parts on the circuit board and replaced them all then Eddie overnight the unit back to me cuz I told him I have a tourney this Saturday. I hooked it up yesterday and now I believe in miracles! lol... no more interference.. . (real testing would have to be done on water)... when I had interference i can replicate the issue on/off water... didn't matter where, depth and interference lines would jump all over the place. It doesn't do that now.. it's rock solid!
If i were to send it into humminbird repair services on my own, I would have to pay shipping and the flat repair rate would have been over $150!!!! :o
HAPPY HUMMINBIRD CUSTOMER HERE! O0
Good Stuff Brotha!!!! I'm looking at purchasing a 998! O0 Need to update my electronics!! HB is good!!! I'm happy with mine!
..oh and Will/RICK! you guys see Perry's 7lb 11oz monster on HBC's site?
Here it is:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Perry-7lbs11oz.jpg)
Yeah I saw that, you know where it was caught?? ;D
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Good Stuff Brotha!!!! I'm looking at purchasing a 998! O0 Need to update my electronics!! HB is good!!! I'm happy with mine!
What? Don't you already have a 997? geebus.. if I hate you if you get the 998 too LOL... I still dream of having an 1197 on console and my 997 at bow... *sigh*
Yeah I saw that, you know where it was caught?? ;D
NO? TELL MEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEE E! Chances are I can't catch it anyway... god has forbid me from winning tourneys! ;D
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..oh and Will/RICK! you guys see Perry's 7lb 11oz monster on HBC's site?
Here it is:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Perry-7lbs11oz.jpg)
o'shit, i know the spot
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..oh and Will/RICK! you guys see Perry's 7lb 11oz monster on HBC's site?
Dymn that thing is a BEAST!!! :o :o :o
Whats their website bro? ???
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Whats their website bro? ???
eh not much of a website, more less a newsgroup:
http://groups.google.com/group/hmong-bass-club
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Gotta make time to go try to catch that thing
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Gotta make time to go try to catch that thing
u going out there tomorrow riq?
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Prob mon or tues. Wrkn this wk. I switched schedule. Plus I'm not fishing this sat anyways.
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Prob mon or tues. Wrkn this wk. I switched schedule. Plus I'm not fishing this sat anyways.
WUT? i thought u guys are fishing the tourney this saturday????
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That was the plan but unexpected work schedule conflict. Damn coworkers. In return, I get july 2 off instead of calling in,lol. This sat is not a biggy, it's just a qualifier, it's kind of a wash in $$$ wise considering the cost of gas for truck, boat, entree fee n practice cost. Better off saving that $350 anyways.
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Hmmm... I suppose... I've made the decision to cancel practice tomorrow anyway. Looks like my partner and I will just show up Saturday and skip rocks at the shore...
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Hmmm... I suppose... I've made the decision to cancel practice tomorrow anyway. Looks like my partner and I will just show up Saturday and skip rocks at the shore...
jason, have fun with it and make sure you bring some GULP ALIVE LEECHES!!!! :2funny:
u got pm! O0
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jason, have fun with it and make sure you bring some GULP ALIVE LEECHES!!!! :2funny:
u got pm! O0
uhh... this makes me question how many boats are actually gonna show up tomorrow now... we know white triton is out, will is out, rick is out... I was hoping 10 boats show up at least. geebus..
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Jason, there will be atleast 10boats out there..... O0
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results?
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results?
yeah, where's all the pic results from all these events aye?... >:( >:( >:(
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cold and slow bite for us. Only managed 4 large mouths. 1st Place was around 19lbs (yellow ranger), 2nd place was around 12lbs (not sure who).
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Results
Cy
K
Afro+big fish
Nascar
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cold and slow bite for us. Only managed 4 large mouths. 1st Place was around 90lbs (yellow ranger), 2nd place was around 12lbs (not sure who).
dayem, team yellow ranger avg 11.25lbs per fish ;D
dayem, 8 state records n he didn't even weigh a single one for state record? ;D
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what was big fish? dayem, where's the details n story. there's more than this, how many teams, etc?
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dayem, team yellow ranger avg 11.25lbs per fish ;D
dayem, 8 state records n he didn't even weigh a single one for state record? ;D
LOL fixed. 19lbs... not sure how 90 came out lol
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what was big fish? dayem, where's the details n story. there's more than this, how many teams, etc?
i heard 14 boats, big fish 4lbs. Alan was up in MY creek, losn fish left and right! :2funny:
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ricqik, where u headed today? O0
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Oh made a new record on Saturday.... 74MPH!.... tourney loaded, half tank of gas, my partner and I!!! 8)
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Oh made a new record on Saturday.... 74MPH!.... tourney loaded, half tank of gas, my partner and I!!! 8)
badass!! O0
what changed??
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badass!! O0
what changed??
besides wind + current + 30 degree air.... ummmm I did adjust my jackplate towards end of summer last year... replaced my plugs this spring, added Star Tron Enzyme Fuel treatment (got for free to test)... I was just surprise I got that speed with the full tourney load and a little over half tank of gas...
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Oh made a new record on Saturday.... 74MPH!.... tourney loaded, half tank of gas, my partner and I!!! 8)
DANJA! O0
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ricqik, where u headed today? O0
damn, didn't see this till now, just came back from mallie. 2-4lbs greens n some bronze mixed in. green haven't even spawned yet, water temp was 56.
Oh made a new record on Saturday.... 74MPH!.... tourney loaded, half tank of gas, my partner and I!!! 8)
any walk? is that down river or on pepin? u running a 25-t1 right? but oh shit, gotta watch my back,, u n phing.
i can't go any faster than 78 on with this beat-up prop, i think i can squeeze out 80 if i ran the new prop but gotta save it. even tried running solo n same thing.
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any walk? is that down river or on pepin? u running a 25-t1 right? but oh shit, gotta watch my back,, u n phing.
i can't go any faster than 78 on with this beat-up prop, i think i can squeeze out 80 if i ran the new prop but gotta save it. even tried running solo n same thing.
no chine walking. never experienced it so it's a foreign term to me lol. Yes I was going down river :). No you don't have to worry about us.. the fastest we'll prob ever achieve is 74-75mph and even then the wind/current would have to be on our side. I'm currently running a 26txp turbo. C'mon... 225hp vs 300hp. Although, I've thought about getting it blue-printed by Mark @ bbc.
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no chine walking. never experienced it so it's a foreign term to me lol. Yes I was going down river :). No you don't have to worry about us.. the fastest we'll prob ever achieve is 74-75mph and even then the wind/current would have to be on our side. I'm currently running a 26txp turbo. C'mon... 225hp vs 300hp. Although, I've thought about getting it blue-printed by Mark @ bbc.
it's all power to weight ratio. mines heavier, sometimes i think 300 isn't quite enough, maybe a 325-350 bcuz 300 can barely get me out of the hole. ur trailer should say gvwr of 3400lbs, mine is 4400lbs. the haul weight is meaningless as that's just an empty haul weight.
n yeah, forgot u don't have the vmax hpdi, which needs the t1 series.
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it's all power to weight ratio. mines heavier, sometimes i think 300 isn't quite enough, maybe a 325-350 bcuz 300 can barely get me out of the hole. ur trailer should say gvwr of 3400lbs, mine is 4400lbs. the haul weight is meaningless as that's just an empty haul weight.
n yeah, forgot u don't have the vmax hpdi, which needs the t1 series.
Yeah I got the vmax 225 ox66. She still running strong. :)
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heard yellow ranger nicked some rocks?
lol, what's that boy doing, one yr he beached his boat on a sand bar now he's decorating it with rocks. ;D
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heard yellow ranger nicked some rocks?
lol, what's that boy doing, one yr he beached his boat on a sand bar now he's decorating it with rocks. ;D
He made a run up to redwing... sometime up there, he said he was doing around 30mph and shot across some rocks (wing-dam?)... he didn't see the rocks, but it took off half his skeg and bent his prop... :-[ - Guess it was worth the 19lbs plus a free trip to tonka classic? (but minus prob near $1k for repairs... tsk tsk tsk)
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He made a run up to redwing... sometime up there, he said he was doing around 30mph and shot across some rocks (wing-dam?)... he didn't see the rocks, but it took off half his skeg and bent his prop... :-[ - Guess it was worth the 19lbs plus a free trip to tonka classic? (but minus prob near $1k for repairs... tsk tsk tsk)
damn! I guess thats where Lakemaster/Navionics comes in. He's running an HDS10, how could you miss that BIG OLE WINGDAM! I guess chit happens, as long as he kicked some butt!
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ricqik, where u headed today? ;D
i got your msg.......i hope you didn't lose the rest of the chips. :)
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2day, i'm gonna think where i put the chip. was there 1 or 2?
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Yeah I got the vmax 225 ox66. She still running strong. :)
hydrotec that thing baby so i can see u go by
n will, corrected phing, he's ran it up to 72 with his 225
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hydrotec that thing baby so i can see u go by
n will, corrected phing, he's ran it up to 72 with his 225
Is Phing the guy that just picked up the 2004 zx225?
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Yep, he said he wasn't getting past 60. Operater error, that's all.
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2day, i'm gonna think where i put the chip. was there 1 or 2?
Rick, I gave u a black box, I had 3 chips in there. I had a Navionics, a 16gb and a 2gb. I hope u find it. O0 because I need the Navionics this weekend.
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All u guys with your 225's and 300's!! All i've got on mine is a 25. DAMN U! :2funny:
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Yep, he said he wasn't getting past 60. Operater error, that's all.
wasn't trimming the motor up perhaps?
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Phing was going off of the speedometer, lol
I simply checked his pad setting, prop, weight balance n ask what he's looking at for speed. He said speedo so I told him to run it n go by gps n voila..... ;D
Will, sorry bro, I'll try.
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Phing was going off of the speedometer, lol
I simply checked his pad setting, prop, weight balance n ask what he's looking at for speed. He said speedo so I told him to run it n go by gps n voila..... ;D
Ah.. I see I see.
Buddy just told me a bunch of his friends are thinking about coming up with mini Bass club... but strictly for boats under 150hp. They feel we have too much of an advantage with bigger/faster boats... I'm trying to convince him that the only advantage we get is getting to our spots faster, but that doesn't guarantee anything. Trying to find their website...
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Power only matters during blast-off n running spots to spot for time sake. It's still up to the fish n angler after that.
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Power only matters during blast-off n running spots to spot for time sake. It's still up to the fish n angler after that.
I know.. i'm trying to tell them to come fish with us and or vice versa -- the more the merrier... higher payout. I'm guessing maybe some of them are sporting 14-16ft aluminum v-hull boats with 25-60hp only.... I guess it can be quite intimidating to be around 20-21ft bass boats with 200-300hp motors. :-[ Hell.. i'd be.
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ah! here it is.. it's on Kindbeats.com. .. i just registered, come join me over here... thread here:
http://forum.kindbeats.com/index.php?topic=21301.0
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Guys...
that's me...
LOL
My point was....on the HBC Club...which I have fished...it is intimidating.. .I just keep coming back...but think about all the guys who come for one tourney and leave and never show up again...most of those guys are like me...we have slow deep v boats and we aren't that great of fishermen yet. It's pretty hard to compete against the top guys in the club.
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Guys...
that's me...
LOL
My point was....on the HBC Club...which I have fished...it is intimidating.. .I just keep coming back...but think about all the guys who come for one tourney and leave and never show up again...most of those guys are like me...we have slow deep v boats and we aren't that great of fishermen yet. It's pretty hard to compete against the top guys in the club.
Jimmy, HP doesn't matter but that's me. As for the good spots there are many many good spots on a lake on any given day it all depends on how you fish it and if it is a community hole. How about a 5 bass limit, I think that would be more competitive. O0 I'd probably fish a few of these maybe just me by myself to test myself. O0
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Guys...
that's me...
LOL
My point was....on the HBC Club...which I have fished...it is intimidating.. .I just keep coming back...but think about all the guys who come for one tourney and leave and never show up again...most of those guys are like me...we have slow deep v boats and we aren't that great of fishermen yet. It's pretty hard to compete against the top guys in the club.
And yes I still plan on fishing some HBC tournaments
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post here when the first one comes up and what lake! O0 If its Coon....hmm... i've got a few spots! ;D
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Jimmy... I feel... left out... would it count if i removed 2 plugs from my motor, decreasing the power significantly? lol
I see this has a great opportunity for a lot of new folks to tournament fishing... I'd like to fish these myself too but having the HP restriction makes me off limits. :-[
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Most of the HBC top dawg guys win because they've been around the block on these lakes and rivers since the mid-late 90's...
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Jimmy, HP doesn't matter but that's me. As for the good spots there are many many good spots on a lake on any given day it all depends on how you fish it and if it is a community hole. How about a 5 bass limit, I think that would be more competitive. O0 I'd probably fish a few of these maybe just me by myself to test myself. O0
I knew I would get rebuttal for the HP thing...but let me give you an example...
On HBC's Tonka Tourney last year there was some 25 boats I believe...We drew 7th to launch...Every boat heading up towards Crystal/maxwell...blew past us...when we finally did get close to the spots we wanted to fish and prefished...th ey were filled by the boats that past us...
Or another great example...the St. Croix...Launch ing from down south past Afton at the bluffs....any boat with 150 or less....and got to launch first....would lose in a race to any bass boat trying to get to the coveted largemouth spot up north...
but regardless.... it's just one simple requirement that won't have any effect on HBC...if Anything...it will bring more fishermen to HBC...
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Jimmy... I feel... left out... would it count if i removed 2 plugs from my motor, decreasing the power significantly? lol
I see this has a great opportunity for a lot of new folks to tournament fishing... I'd like to fish these myself too but having the HP restriction makes me off limits. :-[
Which is what I am trying to do...Promote C&R Bass fishing to guys who want to but are hesitant to because they don't feel like they can compete
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Most of the HBC top dawg guys win because they've been around the block on these lakes and rivers since the mid-late 90's...
this is also true...and even if I wanted to follow them i couldn't keep up....LOL
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I knew I would get rebuttal for the HP thing...but let me give you an example...
On HBC's Tonka Tourney last year there was some 25 boats I believe...We drew 7th to launch...Every boat heading up towards Crystal/maxwell...blew past us...when we finally did get close to the spots we wanted to fish and prefished...th ey were filled by the boats that past us...
Or another great example...the St. Croix...Launch ing from down south past Afton at the bluffs....any boat with 150 or less....and got to launch first....would lose in a race to any bass boat trying to get to the coveted largemouth spot up north...
but regardless.... it's just one simple requirement that won't have any effect on HBC...if Anything...it will bring more fishermen to HBC...
for example, STCROIX.....if I didn't lose 6 fish I would of placed 2nd following Rick! :2funny: HP will only restrict you if you share the same holes. But whatever your rules are that works for me because I am below the 150 mark. :2funny: I'm up for it, let me know when!!!!!!
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Jason, maybe you and I can partner up or Rick and I. O0
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this is also true...and even if I wanted to follow them i couldn't keep up....LOL
My solution to that is... don't do big lakes and rivers... the contradiction with the HP limit would be... all the boats with 100-150hp would blow by the 30-90hp boats. There isn't really a fair way to do it.
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But whatever your rules are that works for me because I am below the 150 mark. :2funny: I'm up for it, let me know when!!!!!!
Will... what happened to your 175hp merc???
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Jason, maybe you and I can partner up or Rick and I. O0
I'm game... i don't mind fishing it with you or Flyguy if he buys my old aluminum 17 footer bass tracker.
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Will... what happened to your 175hp merc???
it never was a 175. :2funny: its more like a 35horse.
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Most of the HBC top dawg guys win because they've been around the block on these lakes and rivers since the mid-late 90's...
thats true! And now its our turn to catch up! Slowly but surely! O0
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it never was a 175. :2funny: its more like a 35horse.
did you sell your boat and pickup a small boat or something?
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Waters that require travel will benefit big hp. But most lakes u can see across so does power really matter in that case? But jimmy, good ups for starting up a bass league. Don't think it's any lesser just bcuz of hp restriction. U see, I wanted to enter fom n such bigger circuits but can't, b.a.s.s. has a 250 limit, like a 300hp is gonna make a difference. Do post up some results, sound interesting.
But I do think in the future, u should lift that restriction. I hope that one day there will be more hmong bass circuits for us all to go around to pick n choose like how vball has.
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Another thing y the hbc veterans win more is bcuz they know the waters. That comes with experience n time. Peeps always feel at a disadvantage but really, they're just not quite familiar with the water. Imo, of almost all hbc teams, I know the least, I just get lucky.
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Again...I think it will be tons of fun and cheap too!
I'm sure at one point in HBC all the guys that fished it early on had some sort of comradarie where afterwards everyone sat back and talked about the day and what they caught em on...In my opinion and mine only...It just doesn't seem that way. To me...unless you were part of the original group that started HBC your just another boat who donates...but I mean I could be completely off. I talked to ric a few times and Ed always approaches me and welcomes me or makes some chit chat...and Enosey too....but for the most part we felt out of place...but again we just keep coming back...LOL
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of almost all hbc teams, I know the least, I just get lucky.
TRUE DAT!!! Thats why we call em SLICKRICK!!! :2funny:
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Comaring mine to will's, his is quick out of the hole, I took off first n a few second later he did too. He caught upat mid range. That's quick. Mine is a heavy mofo that needs momentum. ;D
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Again...I think it will be tons of fun and cheap too!
I'm sure at one point in HBC all the guys that fished it early on had some sort of comradarie where afterwards everyone sat back and talked about the day and what they caught em on...In my opinion and mine only...It just doesn't seem that way. To me...unless you were part of the original group that started HBC your just another boat who donates...but I mean I could be completely off. I talked to ric a few times and Ed always approaches me and welcomes me or makes some chit chat...and Enosey too....but for the most part we felt out of place...but again we just keep coming back...LOL
u feel outa place! hahahhaa! no one ever talks to me...they just want my money! :2funny:
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Hey.... I still feel out of place..... I don't think them veterans like me much, I dunno.
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Waters that require travel will benefit big hp. But most lakes u can see across so does power really matter in that case? But jimmy, good ups for starting up a bass league. Don't think it's any lesser just bcuz of hp restriction. U see, I wanted to enter fom n such bigger circuits but can't, b.a.s.s. has a 250 limit, like a 300hp is gonna make a difference. Do post up some results, sound interesting.
But I do think in the future, u should lift that restriction. I hope that one day there will be more hmong bass circuits for us all to go around to pick n choose like how vball has.
Thanks for positive feedback Ric...
I plan on asking some of you veteran bass anglers to give us some tips when it comes to certain things...like electronics... .many of us..basically use what we have to find depth...we don't know how to use them to their potential...ma ny of us don't have GPS...I know a lot guys that fish this leaugue could use some really good tips on things like that...
And trust me..i won't be afraid to ask you guys to come out and show us...I hope we get good response from all of you...
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I didn't do them any wrong either.
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Comaring mine to will's, his is quick out of the hole, I took off first n a few second later he did too. He caught upat mid range. That's quick. Mine is a heavy mofo that needs momentum. ;D
yeah but SlickRick's now that things LIFTS lika MOFO! O0 ;D Its almost scary looking at it, all I can see is some guy with shades with a black hull chasing my ass almost running me down. :2funny:
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Thanks for positive feedback Ric...
I plan on asking some of you veteran bass anglers to give us some tips when it comes to certain things...like electronics... .many of us..basically use what we have to find depth...we don't know how to use them to their potential...ma ny of us don't have GPS...I know a lot guys that fish this leaugue could use some really good tips on things like that...
And trust me..i won't be afraid to ask you guys to come out and show us...I hope we get good response from all of you...
I've installed electronics for a few HBC guys. That I can do and I can kind of show you how to run it. but i can't catch fish worth a darn!
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http://www.twincitieshmongbassers.com/
there's the website!
It's still in the works so it will get updated alot...
take a look!
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http://www.twincitieshmongbassers.com/
there's the website!
It's still in the works so it will get updated alot...
take a look!
Looks good BRO!! O0
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I can tell u right now, I don't know brands n names, I'm basically oblivious to those kind of things. Seriously.... Ask will, my walmart rods n reels. I don't sport high-end stuff.
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I can tell u right now, I don't know brands n names, I'm basically oblivious to those kind of things. Seriously.... Ask will, my walmart rods n reels. I don't sport high-end stuff.
True Dat!! BUT some HIGHEND Wal-Mart Gear to say the least. O0
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I can tell u right now, I don't know brands n names, I'm basically oblivious to those kind of things. Seriously.... Ask will, my walmart rods n reels. I don't sport high-end stuff.
thats cool ric...But I hear your an awesome shallow water fisherman...an d I know your great at figureing out the pattern for the day...guys like me...I hit the shoreline all day hoping for a good bass under a dock...and I'm sure my dock fishing is terrible also...LOL
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thats cool ric...But I hear your an awesome shallow water fisherman...an d I know your great at figureing out the pattern for the day...guys like me...I hit the shoreline all day hoping for a good bass under a dock...and I'm sure my dock fishing is terrible also...LOL
Rick is ok. ;D
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Jimmy u should life the 150hp restriction and make it a 200. You'll probably get more guys that are rookies and are willing to learn. I'm up for sharing my tips for the day as long as everyone can catch fish and learn how to catch them thats even better in my book!
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Jimmy u should life the 150hp restriction and make it a 200. You'll probably get more guys that are rookies and are willing to learn. I'm up for sharing my tips for the day as long as everyone can catch fish and learn how to catch them thats even better in my book!
No, make the HP restriction 225HP.... so I can come out and donate $$$ too. I actually don't mind sharing how we caught our fish at the end of the day... a lot of good info can be shared. It's just too bad it's a hush hush community.
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Jimmy u should life the 150hp restriction and make it a 200. You'll probably get more guys that are rookies and are willing to learn. I'm up for sharing my tips for the day as long as everyone can catch fish and learn how to catch them thats even better in my book!
maybe next year if we are successful this year...
There are a lot of clubs throughout the nation that are 150 and under so I thought I would stay with that...
And when we brainstormed for this....we thought about the big July 4th tourney...i would have to say I remember at least 75-85% of the boats were under 150hp...
there's a group of guys out there with these tpyes of boats looking to get competitive... they just don't have a place to do it...Hopefully this brings them out...
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What are the target lakes?? O0
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What are the target lakes?? O0
Per Jimmy's rules, I think they are going to do it where each angler will submit the lake they want and it'll be a random drawing. Jimmy, you should try to spice things up by "no prefish".... basically anglers will know about the lake the night before the tourney. (post it on the website)... >:D
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Per Jimmy's rules, I think they are going to do it where each angler will submit the lake they want and it'll be a random drawing. Jimmy, you should try to spice things up by "no prefish".... basically anglers will know about the lake the night before the tourney. (post it on the website)... >:D
That would be awesome!!! hahahhaha! O0
so does that mean I can post my choices of lakes on here? :D
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That would be awesome!!! hahahhaha! O0
so does that mean I can post my choices of lakes on here? :D
Technically, yes. Rules say it has to be within 30 mins of the twin cities?
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Coon
St.Croix
Pelican (wright co)
Big Marine
Tonka
E/W Rush
P4-p5-p6
O0
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Per Jimmy's rules, I think they are going to do it where each angler will submit the lake they want and it'll be a random drawing. Jimmy, you should try to spice things up by "no prefish".... basically anglers will know about the lake the night before the tourney. (post it on the website)... >:D
That is correct!
I know there are a lot of lakes that people love to fish on that feel like a "home lake". After the first tourney (TBD) each captain will write a lake they would like to fish. the paper will go into a hat. A random person or someone there will draw the next lake of the tournament out of a hat. Once that lake has been fished it can't get fished again that year. I think this is a great idea. Of course it has to be a public lake, with parking space for 15 boats, and hopefully a good area to weigh in at, and within 30 - 45 minutes of the general metro area.
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So do you guys think it will fly?
Honestly...we're hoping to get 6 boats to come out...more would be better but we didnt want to set expectations too high...
Hopefully people will want to fish it!
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So do you guys think it will fly?
Honestly...we're hoping to get 6 boats to come out...more would be better but we didnt want to set expectations too high...
Hopefully people will want to fish it!
I think it's a great idea. I would love to fish too but now I gotta partner up with someone who has a smaller boat.
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I think it's a great idea. I would love to fish too but now I gotta partner up with someone who has a smaller boat.
i got a 12' Ranger, its green but you'll have to paddle now because motor is out of commission. O0
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Sorry didnt mean to interrupt. but went to a small 100 acre lake. i think im going to get my 7lbner from here. wish i had more time to fish it. lots of structure and a lake that no one touches....big gest was this 4lbner that was spawned out. average was high 2lbners and 3lbners....for a small lake... dats a great average...
(http://www.lake-link.com/images/forumphotos/mauthe.jpg)
(http://www.lake-link.com/images/forumphotos/basscr41lb.jpg)
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Jimmy, really though, was the restriction so hbc veterans can't join?
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Jimmy, how much HP does your motor have?
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clumzy, u guys r lucky wi opens well b4 mn, mn sucks, all this opener things suck. all it does is make more peeps want to keep more fish bcuz they wait months at a time to finally fish.
that's my theory bcuz look at pool 3,4,5,6, etc...... peeps rarely keep fish from there but they be stealing it from pool 2 like crazy. there's rule to be broken n peeps like that. no excitement in something with nothing to get away with. lol
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clumzy, u guys r lucky wi opens well b4 mn, mn sucks, all this opener things suck. all it does is make more peeps want to keep more fish bcuz they wait months at a time to finally fish.
that's my theory bcuz look at pool 3,4,5,6, etc...... peeps rarely keep fish from there but they be stealing it from pool 2 like crazy. there's rule to be broken n peeps like that. no excitement in something with nothing to get away with. lol
Now that is true rick...i believe if the season was open year round, there would be better fishing around the midwest. by the way, it probably just helps boost up the economy in our states. i mean every store has to have its busy time. just like work...right?
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Jimmy, really though, was the restriction so hbc veterans can't join?
no it wasn't. I know Dan has a 150 on his boat and so does enosey. The restriction is to attract newbie's like myself who want to fish and get better also to let guys who wouldnt fish HBC have a chance at tournament fishing that wont fish HBC because they feel at a disadvantage.
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Jimmy, how much HP does your motor have?
i have a 140 4stroke suzuki on a 18.5ft deep v. Max speed on gps is 46mph
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i got a 14 foot jon boat with a 15 hp mariner and a 101lb thrust trolling motor. max with 15 hp is 18mph and max with trolling motor is 5 mph gps. i would fish with hbc if i live closer to the twin cities. and i wouldnt mind jimmy's idea if it was closer to my area.
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someone should host a walleye tourney sometime.
i'd fish it.
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All veterans is sporting 225's with the exception of 200 for dan n 150 for enosey. Me n cy rn't veterans btw, I've only fished hbc for 5yrs while the others have for 8yrs+.
It's cool either way jimmy, I like ur goal n opportunity for beginners to have a stepping stone.
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Jimmy, I like your idea. I hope to fish in a few of them this year. O0 Now hurry up with the schedule! :D
Clumzy, those are some nice fish!!! O0
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So who's going to RW this weekend? :)
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So who's going to RW this weekend? :)
I'm thinking about it but it depends on what the wallet says. :( If not, I'll prob just go "pike" fishing at the local lakes.. hehehe.
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my wallet says no, my mind says yes. I guess the mind won that battle. I'll be out there tomorrow all day. O0
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my wallet says no, my mind says yes. I guess the mind won that battle. I'll be out there tomorrow all day. O0
You are fishing the tourney next week right?
I'm going into dental surgery next Wednesday -- depending on my co-pay amount, I might not be doing the next few tournaments. Pretty upset but ya gotta choose a tooth over a few tournies. :'(
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by the results from last wknd, whachu think who's' gonna take it next wknd?
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by the results from last wknd, whachu think who's' gonna take it next wknd?
Yellow ranger has a good chance if their holes are still productive. Sounds like they got Redwing dialed down pretty good.
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What about u? Be a regular.
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What about u? Be a regular.
I plan on going out there tomorrow to prefish and see what I can find. Any pointers Rick?
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sheltered backwaters n work slow, senko's all day
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I'm debating if I should go to mallie or meno for some bassin tomorrow...... . Hmm
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sheltered backwaters n work slow, senko's all day
Went back there today. Very slow... only caught a few bass.. there was a bass tourney there too. Some water temps got up to mid-60s. I think Red Wing is safer than Wabasha. I did have more bites on Senko than anything else. Back to basics hehehe.
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and i just saw Peter's statement on HBC:
"Three or four boats praticed on saturday and caught only two fish
total. There are no bass in Redwing! "
LOL
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I spent Saturday in RW. All i got was a burn O0. Burned a bunch of fuel and went down to Lake City. It was an interesting boat ride. Caught 1 smallie all day, main channel and didn't even boat it. ;D Smacked a log in 2fow, lots of debris some big logs too! Rough day on the water. There are no Largemouth on the Mississippi! >:(
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I spent Saturday in RW. All i got was a burn O0. Burned a bunch of fuel and went down to Lake City. It was an interesting boat ride. Caught 1 smallie all day, main channel and didn't even boat it. ;D Smacked a log in 2fow, lots of debris some big logs too! Rough day on the water. There are no Largemouth on the Mississippi! >:(
Weird... I caught a total of 5 large mouth on Redwing yesterday... I wanted to find smallies but didn't get enough time to work rocks on the main channel. I wonder where Yellow ranger found his 19+ bag of smallies in redwing... I'm guessing the north end of peppin?..
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Weird... I caught a total of 5 large mouth on Redwing yesterday... I wanted to find smallies but didn't get enough time to work rocks on the main channel. I wonder where Yellow ranger found his 19+ bag of smallies in redwing... I'm guessing the north end of peppin?..
shallow? wi or mn side? ;D
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shallow? wi or mn side? ;D
Shallow. Both sides. It's mentally tough cuz you had to convince your mind there was a fish there.
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damn. u gonna kick sum ass. O0 i'm willing to donate. ;D
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damn. u gonna kick sum ass. O0 i'm willing to donate. ;D
No worries Will... I am ready to donate too. The Mississippi ain't got no love for me. :-[
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;D atleast you found fish. O0 have you ran from RW to Wabasha yet? >:D
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;D atleast you found fish. O0 have you ran from RW to Wabasha yet? >:D
found fish? yeah like 1 small fish that's separated a mile apart... lol.
I've ran from north of pepin down to wabasha last year while prefishing. Didn't take me long... when the water is calm and I'm doing over 70+ across the stretch, i can get there in less than 15 mins.. hehe. But I have no plans on heading down to wabasha. With my luck, the wind will kick up to 25+ mph as soon as I make it to Wabasha. :-\
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muahaha... finally broke the 4 pound barrier for this year. My bro and I went out to a local lake for a few hours today.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/P1010018.jpg)
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nice fish. O0 dude that's not a northern and senkos are not allowed to catch bass 3lbs+. :2funny:
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dude that's not a northern and senkos are not allowed to catch bass 3lbs+. :2funny:
I know.. thank goodness for spinner-baits right? I hate using senkos anyway, that's torture. ;D (I did land a pretty nice northern in about 8ft of water afterwards. O0 )
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is that from Med? :)
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is that from Med? :)
You guys are crazy... omg, you guys recognize every single lake out there! LOL
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;D O0 :2funny: :idiot2:
i've never fished it before. O0 Just heard good things about it.
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;D O0 :2funny: :idiot2:
i've never fished it before. O0 Just heard good things about it.
Did you just make an educated guess based on where I live or did you actually recognized it?
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nice bass O0
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Did you just make an educated guess based on where I live or did you actually recognized it?
i think i'm just a good guesser. ;D
btw, how is the launch??
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i think i'm just a good guesser. ;D
btw, how is the launch??
Shallow launch. Has always been a shallow launch. Let me know if you want to come out to this lake sometime. I can guide you. lol
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i'll let you know..... O0
Ricqik, What Lake are you on today??? :)
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Just finished buchering 15lbs worth of sm/lg bass from mallie... Them females r in heat ;D
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Oh..... Kept 5 of them
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heres some early bird bass caught last weekend. found a 15 foot hole and wacked them in 30 mins. caught probably 10 fish in this hole. biggest just under 4lbs but average was 3 lbs.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/4620583598_bcd8af3d17.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/4619968769_154bd45f8c.jpg)
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Very nice catch clumsy!
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heres some early bird bass caught last weekend. found a 15 foot hole and wacked them in 30 mins. caught probably 10 fish in this hole. biggest just under 4lbs but average was 3 lbs.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/4620583598_bcd8af3d17.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/4619968769_154bd45f8c.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/4620585446_145bc3905b.jpg)
badass!!! O0
Ricqik, got any bass pix from Mal? :)
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no pix, fishing by me own self...
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went out during lunch.... and missed a monster 6lbs+ 20"+ bass.... got too excited and set the hook too early on my 10.5" monster worm.
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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thanks all for the comments. got out today and the biggest was 2 3.5lbner. man, im with addison, i lost my biggest bass ever today. probably a 6lb+....you know when its a big bass when it looks like a huge carp coming towards you... set the hook too late or somthing. damn im pissed... sorry addison for your lost too... i guess i just joined the club on loosing a big fish....
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My only problem with big bass is setting the hook too soon. >:D When you see a huge wave come at your lure, it's a big fish.
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hehe it all goes back to the saying.... "Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught."
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June 5th - Medicine Lake
Hope to see some of you guys there if your not fishing the classic!
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Jimmy, pm me the coordinates of the rock pile in medicine.
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Jimmy, pm me the coordinates of the rock pile in medicine.
LOL...I've been looking for that rock pile forever in the winter time...
Ric - where did you guys do the weigh in at Medicine? Over by the beach? or did everyone just load up there boats and weigh in by the launch?
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June 5th - Medicine Lake
Hope to see some of you guys there if your not fishing the classic!
OMFG, I gotta do this!!! Can you guys change it to June 6th? 8)
Can i just use my trolling motor? No engine.... you can hold the keys to my engine!
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OMFG, I gotta do this!!! Can you guys change it to June 6th? 8)
Sorry Photo...
I know this is like your home lake...
A lot of the guys I know aren't fishing the Classic so we decided on this date...good luck at Tonka though!
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Sorry Photo...
I know this is like your home lake...
A lot of the guys I know aren't fishing the Classic so we decided on this date...good luck at Tonka though!
lol.. damn it. i'll need to find someone with a smaller boat... do you have a partner already? lol... I'll find out if i'm doing the tonka classic by end of this weekend. If not, I'll go find a canoe somewhere...
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lol.. damn it. i'll need to find someone with a smaller boat... do you have a partner already? lol... I'll find out if i'm doing the tonka classic by end of this weekend. If not, I'll go find a canoe somewhere...
I do...sorry man...got 2 guys plus me in the boat...
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Entry forms? Or just show up with cash on tourney day?
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Entry forms? Or just show up with cash on tourney day?
I think entry forms are a little too formal...
I will have some stuff for people to fill out when they register (names, email, phone numbers, etc) strictly optional though
Show up with cash!
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^ok.. dont forget to let people know it's $5 for parking over there. The recreational folks are gonna be crazy on that day. A lot of tourneys I've seen held on medicine were on a Wednesday night due to crazy recreational crowds on weekends. :-\
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^ok.. dont forget to let people know it's $5 for parking over there. The recreational folks are gonna be crazy on that day. A lot of tourneys I've seen held on medicine were on a Wednesday night due to crazy recreational crowds on weekends. :-\
Yeah I posted the cost of parking on our website...
yeah I know it gets crazy...we used to go tubing on that lake all the time...LOL
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Jason and I are IN if we don't do the Tonka Classic.
Sweet! hope to see you guys there!
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So u didn't find the rock pile yet?
We weighed at the beach, on thr right side where there's a dock.
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So u didn't find the rock pile yet?
We weighed at the beach, on thr right side where there's a dock.
Why don't you take me out and show me where its at? LOL
The beach at the park correct?
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Got a few emails about this tourney...hope fully we have 6 plus boats!
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So u didn't find the rock pile yet?
We weighed at the beach, on thr right side where there's a dock.
It's an easy lake to fish. Don't need to find rock piles to win. I know where there's a sunken boat too. hehehe.
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Well guys looks like I won't be fishing the rest of the year. Jason and anyone else that is fishing pepin tomorrow, GOOD LUCK!!!! The fish are in and willing!!! O0
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Well guys looks like I won't be fishing the rest of the year. Jason and anyone else that is fishing pepin tomorrow, GOOD LUCK!!!! The fish are in and willing!!! O0
Did you hit a rock or something? Hope you had insurance!
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my motor blew on me yesterday. :( O0
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my motor blew on me yesterday. :( O0
Oh dang...that sucks...not sure how that would work with insurance but I'm sure some of the guys have ideas to get insurance cover it!
good luck getting a new motor or that one fixed...
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well if insurance isn't going to cover it, it should be fixed in about a year or so.... O0
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got out again yesterday all day. when fishing on my boat, me and my buddies always challenge each other on best 5 fish weight limit. well yesterday i pulled it off twice and defending my title 2 times that day. in the early morning until 3pm, it was just me and one of my buddies having an awsome duel. with both of us catching more than our 5 fish that we needed to get weighed. my total weight came in at 13.6lbs and my buddies weight came in at 13.3lbs. i got lucky after tossing out a senko rigged wacky style and recieved a text right when i cast it. decided to grab my phone and read the text and then my line started to tug. i go to set the hook with phone on hand and brung in a 3.5lb kicker fish for me to take the lead at 2 ounces. my buddy in the picture needed a 2.3lbner to take the lead. his last fish that he caught to end that challenge was a 2.1lbner. i nearly lost but happend to pull it off. at 4pm, we both went to another lake to meet up with another buddy that wanted the title as well. well, that challend came to an end with me at 8.6lbs 5 fish limit and one buddy at 8.3lbs and the other at 1.14lbs. now saturday comes where prefishing a lake and my title is on the line again. right now im leading at 5 straight title wins on my boat. i will post how the title looks like later on.....
3.13lb bass caught site fishing
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/4626873981_a5f8551666.jpg)
my last kicker of the day 3.5lb
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3.4 lb caught earlier in the day
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heres how the title looks. its a bit shinier that how it looks. i took the photo with a cell phone. everytime the person who has the title hops on my boat its automatically on the line. winner takes it home the end of the day. at the end of the year whom ever who has the most wins keeps the trophy and we will get the title engraved saying 2010 bragging rights!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4627501428_df9d3df7c5_o.jpg)
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clumzy.... u need to move to mn n join us
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more like you guys need to come here and make it more intresting to the rookies here. rick, i learned alot from just having a few conversation with you and danny, even though it was not much, from seeing you guys just a couple time i realize how you guys say and explain things about fishing, i take it in and put it to a test and make it a notch better. you guys are the team to beat in the hmong community right now as far as i know. ... dont get me wrong, everyone is good, but practice is key and knowing your electronics is an advantage. thanks to advices and talks to you bros made me a differemt fishermen. i will be there oneday to challange the hmong kvds.
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Dude, I know so little about gears n stuff.... I just fish n get lucky...
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what's the word on the hbc result today? jason? how's u do. details man. heard there was some not so warm feeling at the weigh-in?
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what's the word on the hbc result today? jason? how's u do. details man. heard there was some not so warm feeling at the weigh-in?
got skunked. Found no keepers. Got some small bass at the end of the day but left early cuz Mississippi has no love for me. The river doesn't make any sense to me. I need a river fishing 101 guideline again. Teach me.
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U didn't even stay for the weigh-in?
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U didn't even stay for the weigh-in?
Nope.
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My back fkn aches......... ...... O0
Jason and Rick, i hope your skeeter doesn't ride like the one I drove on saturday. ;D :2funny:
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My back fkn aches......... ...... O0
Jason and Rick, i hope your skeeter doesn't ride like the one I drove on saturday. ;D :2funny:
I don't care what kind of boat you're in... when you're trying to shoot across 3-4 footers, you're bound to break something.. either your back or your boat :knuppel2: ;D
Now if you guys want a real challenge go ride the 6 footers I road in for 30 mins out on Mile lacs last year... O0
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dude i've ran st.croix with mine and it wasn't bad but damn this thing was BADDD!!!!! ;D From spot to spot we had to fix the TM before we even started fishing, the damn pin would get knocked out of place. There were times when I thought we might not have a TM. :2funny:
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dude i've ran st.croix with mine and it wasn't bad but damn this thing was BADDD!!!!! ;D From spot to spot we had to fix the TM before we even started fishing, the damn pin would get knocked out of place. There were times when I thought we might not have a TM. :2funny:
hmm
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WUTUP! O0
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most viewed! O0
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is it just me or has the bass fishing been kinda off this year with these past couple of hot and humid days? ???
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is it just me or has the bass fishing been kinda off this year with these past couple of hot and humid days? ???
I think bass fishing is on fire with the warming trends. Just a matter of finding them.
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its on fire! O0 summer pattern now. :)
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Going to pool 2 back waters later to chase some LM's...
so did you catch any? :) pictures please!!!!!!
So Rick any pictures?
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since i'm boatless, LETS SEE SOME PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!! O0
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I got a nice 25inch walleye yesterday!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs324.ash1/28369_420722082532_511007532_5405001_3711188_n.jpg
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is that from MED or Px?? O0 Jason you get out there and practice for the TCHB yet?
Sucks not having the boat O0
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I love this picture. ;D O0 :2funny:
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is that from MED or Px?? O0 Jason you get out there and practice for the TCHB yet?
Sucks not having the boat O0
Med O0. practice for TCHB? eh.. my bro and I do a lot of leisure fishing out there so I don't know if I'll have an official practice day. Prob just gonna show up on tourney day and wing it. I just hope the weather is nice.
I think I can win the tourney if it was a pike tourney! LOL.. i found a pike hole and probably bagged 18+ pounds of pike last night.
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jason, that is your home lake! You will win hands down. O0
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jason, that is your home lake! You will win hands down. O0
lol not true. I still get skunked on the lake occasionally. I mainly fish it during evening anyway. It's anyone's win as there's lunkers everywhere in that lake. Plus I wont have my boat and electronics so it'll be a guessing game on where we are exactly. :)
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all u gotta do is scan and punch in waypoints. ;D
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I got a nice 25inch walleye yesterday!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs324.ash1/28369_420722082532_511007532_5405001_3711188_n.jpg
NICE! O0
Went out for lunch today and landed a 16" LMB ~3lbs. Fat mama. Not bad for less than 30mins of fishing. 8)
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bass fishing is on fyer O0
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Went out for lunch today and landed a 16" LMB ~3lbs. Fat mama. Not bad for less than 30mins of fishing. 8)
is that on your tough river/pond that you can't seem to figure out the pattern?
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is that on your tough river/pond that you can't seem to figure out the pattern?
werd. musta got lucky today. tried a spot and stalk method today. seemed to work. lol. ;D
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very nice... NOW GET ON THE ST CROIX DAMN IT! >:(
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OH and can you guys believe it? ONE MORE DAY TILL BASS OPENER!!!!
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speaking of.. No go for tomorrow. No sitter. If I can go, I will call you ok?
sound good.
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OH and can you guys believe it? ONE MORE DAY TILL BASS OPENER!!!!
Dude, it been open in WI for about a month now. What chu talkn bouts! :2funny: O0
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"the joys of a blown motor"
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O0
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Yep.... Been bassin for a month now in wisconsin.
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My bro and I picked up a few more bass last night O0
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Hey rick I heard you guys got sponser to fish the big leagues? Talk to danny a while back and said your boat was in the shop..you should come to the court and play some v-ball like back in the days... I've always wonder what happen to you guys :2funny: I'm fishing minnewhasta tomorrow....yo u mind giving me some tips?
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Hey rick I heard you guys got sponser to fish the big leagues? Talk to danny a while back and said your boat was in the shop..you should come to the court and play some v-ball like back in the days... I've always wonder what happen to you guys :2funny: I'm fishing minnewhasta tomorrow....yo u mind giving me some tips?
must've been too long,i don't believe i've ever met u? vball?? damn, have long retired from that. that's like way back in the 90's, lol.....
have never been to minnewhasta.. don't even know where it is? but everyone knows spring is shallow fishing n just off the drop-off. in the shallows u're basically doing pick n choose. there's really not much about spring shallow bassin.
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My bro and I picked up a few more bass last night O0
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nice oversized panfish
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How was bass opener for everyone?
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the tournament went pretty well....we had four boats and teams of three. It was just among family and friends but the important part was that we had fun... we placed second with 19lbs just 2lbs shy of 1st place if i didnt lose that 3lb. My smart butt decided to pull the fish up by holding the line then "splash" that fish cost me the big fish pot as well.....DANG!lol btw we all use to play vball at D/C....james, pao "bro in-law" and all them guys. well....you where right it was shallow and it was senkos all day.... ;D docks and even the shoreline as low as 1feet of water. I heard there was a HBC on the Croix on monday, you guys fishing?
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I'm pretty sure hbc don't have a tourny on mon. All hbc tourny r on sat.
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Yeah obviously not on a Monday and memorial day...he,he just heard from a friend... btw nice pics! Were those taken in minn? So if I was to fish deep water in the middle of summer, what would be a good start for my rigs and depth.
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So if I was to fish deep water in the middle of summer, what would be a good start for my rigs and depth.
Wherever the inside weed line is would be a good start. Otherwise you can try looking for deep cover (rocks, timber, etc).
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Thanks photocycle, have you ever fish marion lake, dakota county? Heard it was full of lunkers, anyways what kinda boat you got there?
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Yeah obviously not on a Monday and memorial day...he,he just heard from a friend... btw nice pics! Were those taken in minn? So if I was to fish deep water in the middle of summer, what would be a good start for my rigs and depth.
it's lake dependent.... some lakes bass move deep to look for deep water structure, some lakes they remain shallow thru out summer. but usually u'll wanna work outside edges of weeds n steep drops, on deep flats, humps n points. the water temp u read on ur sonar only applies to the first 4-5', it only gets cooler the deeper u go. most hang around the 8-16' depth, depending on the lakes water clarity n over all depth n contours.
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Thanks photocycle, have you ever fish marion lake, dakota county? Heard it was full of lunkers, anyways what kinda boat you got there?
marion gots sum big hawgs in there......mak e sure you post up some pictures! O0
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it's lake dependent.... some lakes bass move deep to look for deep water structure, some lakes they remain shallow thru out summer. but usually u'll wanna work outside edges of weeds n steep drops, on deep flats, humps n points. the water temp u read on ur sonar only applies to the first 4-5', it only gets cooler the deeper u go. most hang around the 8-16' depth, depending on the lakes over all depth n contours.
what Ricqik said. O0 u guys should this man fish, its simply amazing! O0
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well looks like i wont be going fishing for a couple of days. my trolling motors steering cable snapped on me this past weekend. just got the left and right cable ordered and im planning on installing it my self. this ever happen to you guys? if so was it hard to install new cables? probably go out bass fishing on land. will post some inland bass pictures coming sunday...
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nope, never had this happened
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well looks like i wont be going fishing for a couple of days. my trolling motors steering cable snapped on me this past weekend. just got the left and right cable ordered and im planning on installing it my self. this ever happen to you guys? if so was it hard to install new cables? probably go out bass fishing on land. will post some inland bass pictures coming sunday...
have fun doing it. Once you are done, figure out how to get the arrow straight again. I've replaced the cables and the control board in my maxxum, its sucks! Just be glad your are not installing the control board, that thing is expensive. Btw, very careful when installing the cables so you won't ruin the footboard switch, once you break that you have to replace the control board, which is about 200bucks. Enjoy!
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Thanks photocycle, have you ever fish marion lake, dakota county? Heard it was full of lunkers, anyways what kinda boat you got there?
Nope never fished it or even heard of it. Boat is just a little skeeter. You want the big boys, you gotta look at Riq's rig.
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Nope never fished it or even heard of it. Boat is just a little skeeter. You want the big boys, you gotta look at Riq's rig.
fo sho! O0
75-76mph up n down the croix......... ....wind to the face! Feels great a tad bumpy but awesome! O0
Jason, how was medicine??
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update on boat: >:(
Cylinder #1 is toast, rod broke-Hydrolocked. Will need new block, new port side head and I think rod and piston. Last week shop said 3.5k, tuesday they told me 6.5k. chit sucks! :(
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update on boat: >:(
Cylinder #1 is toast, rod broke-Hydrolocked. Will need new block, new port side head and I think rod and piston. Last week shop said 3.5k, tuesday they told me 6.5k. chit sucks! :(
might as well get a new motor O0
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might as well get a new motor O0
12k=new motor >:( Thats not even cost of rigging and etc.... >:(
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we'll see. :)
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12k=new motor >:( Thats not even cost of rigging and etc.... >:(
thats why you got ebay and craigslist for O0 ;D ;D
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;D
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Jason, how was medicine??
Medicine? eh... it's gonna be a grind on tourney day. I think fish will be everywhere. It'll all come down to who finds them 3 pounders that are schooling. There was a small tourney last night (mica tourney), at the weigh in I think I heard one of them mentioned the heaviest bag only had 6 fish. With the rain/storm/snow or whatever this saturday, it will be a tough pattern.
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might as well get a new motor O0
update on boat: >:(
Cylinder #1 is toast, rod broke-Hydrolocked. Will need new block, new port side head and I think rod and piston. Last week shop said 3.5k, tuesday they told me 6.5k. chit sucks! :(
Will.. you're only answer:
(http://www.nameokivillagemarine.com/newboats/ranger/z520.jpg)
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here's a green creature
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AND ANOTHER GREEN CREATURE:
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Yeah, planin to hit marion this weekend...got three boats goin out there, probably do a friendly tourney but ill be sure to take pics O0. Ah.... I've seen ricks boat, last year we fish the j 4th tourney and when it came to their turn to launch,I swear I saw godzilla in front of me for a sec! :o a big ass wave then gone.....300hp woo! The sound of that engine made me jizz!
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So I was just wondering if anybody ever go to iowa for the wipers? Went there late april and landed a nearly record breaker whiper! Its in the process of being mounted oh..... I can't wait...its funny cause the taxidermist said he hadn't seen one in 20years and then gave me a total...... ??? Its the biggest fish I've caught from there "Ill get some pics for y'all soon ;D people say its accidental for these fishes but there is a way.....hook a fat head and a big ass sinker!
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Will.. you're only answer:
(http://www.nameokivillagemarine.com/newboats/ranger/z520.jpg)
yup my next rig........ O0 here's a green creature
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/the%20great%20outdoors/4lbs.jpg)
That thing is a HAWG!!!!!! Rick that looks like Phalen in the back! ;D
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So I was just wondering if anybody ever go to iowa for the wipers? Went there late april and landed a nearly record breaker whiper! Its in the process of being mounted oh..... I can't wait...its funny cause the taxidermist said he hadn't seen one in 20years and then gave me a total...... ??? Its the biggest fish I've caught from there "Ill get some pics for y'all soon ;D people say its accidental for these fishes but there is a way.....hook a fat head and a big ass sinker!
The other way. 1 oz mimic minnow. 1 oz buck tail jig. 1 oz. Kastmaster. Then getting very lucky.
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alright....so who's fishn Croix this weekend?
So i've come to the conclusion of getting rid of the boat once I fix it.
Jason and Rick, what don't you like about your boat? :) Help me out here..
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Need more power, like atleast 350hp.
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From mondays day out.
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nice catch ric! did you weigh that big boy?
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nice catch ric! did you weigh that big boy?
5.3lbs O0
heres a 6.4 my cousin picked up from a metro lake.
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/sixFo.jpg)
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y does my everyones 6lbers always look smaller than mines? :D
ur cuz's 6.4
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/sixFo.jpg)
bro's 6.4
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/the%20great%20outdoors/645lbsH.jpg)
my 6.62
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/the%20great%20outdoors/662lbs.jpg)
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;D O0
looks like someones scale is wrong! not sure who's! ;D
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y does my everyones 6lbers always look smaller than mines? :D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
pics are never justify. some looks big but are small. some are small but looks big.
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My 6lb 8oz
Caught last fall
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/jimmyfish.jpg)
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lol all those 5-6 pounders look like them 3-4 pounders we see during tourney days. ;D
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I wont go by weight but I'll go by length :2funny:
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(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/noMotR.jpg)
:(
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clean motor ;D
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clean motor ;D
:'(
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Thoh! I had to harvest a LMB after it gut hooked my peewee pop-r. Big one too, 18 inches. I'm gonna wonder how this one is gonna taste like. Hopefully it wont have to go into the nasty fish category. ;)
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Results are in from the HSC Bass Cup. More info on the website: www.hmongsport smenclub.com
Enjoy! O0
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/hmongsportsmenclub/HSC%202010%20Bass%20Cup/DSC_0450.jpg)
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Jason, did you fish Croix?? :)
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Jason, did you fish Croix?? :)
No just got back from a 4 day cabin trip from up north. How did the Croix go for everyone?
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No just got back from a 4 day cabin trip from up north. How did the Croix go for everyone?
I didnt fish it either...no time...Heard it was a tough bite though...I know I was at my Church picnic on Saturday and it was freaking pouring all day...
Jason did you guys go fishing up north? we are headed up North this Thursday for the weekend.
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Nascar won it with 14.xx lbs. second place took it with 14.xxlbs. Second place fished with just a TM, his boat wouldn't start. :2funny:
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Nascar won it with 14.xx lbs. second place took it with 14.xxlbs. Second place fished with just a TM, his boat wouldn't start. :2funny:
Woah... sounded like a tough bite. What happened to catching 100+ smallies a day...
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It was a really tough bite... My bro and I caught like 20 smallies but they were ALLL stretchers.. We managed a few LM's and Smallies, biggest was right under 2lbs, that was it.. It was a tough bite..
Dang and I thought we had it bad here. Sounds like you really had to work for them.
Pics?
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I didnt fish it either...no time...Heard it was a tough bite though...I know I was at my Church picnic on Saturday and it was freaking pouring all day...
Jason did you guys go fishing up north? we are headed up North this Thursday for the weekend.
Jimmy, we were at Woman lake which is right below leech lake. Walleye bite was super slow but managed a bunch of bass. Good times! You heading to Vermillion?
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Jason, you should've hit up Leech for bass. O0
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Jimmy, we were at Woman lake which is right below leech lake. Walleye bite was super slow but managed a bunch of bass. Good times! You heading to Vermillion?
Nope we are headed to Pelican which is about 20 minutes past Vermilion. Leaving tomorrow AM...
We were planning on hitting up leech but it's so damn big so we skipped out on it.
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I want to go to Pelican too! O0
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I want to go to Pelican too! O0
You won't be dissapointed.
Went there 3 times last year...each time it only got better. They have a C&R program there for bass in the 16 - 20 range. I got my dad hooked on bass fishing because of that lake. Although my mom got mad at me for makeing them release big bass back into the lake...LOL
I want to hit up Leech really bad. Heard some really good things about that lake but it's so huge that we wouldn't have a clue as to where to start...
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We went up there last year too, we went to black duck instead. Regret not going to Pelican though. Where do you stay on Pelican?? I want to go if I ever get my boat back, want to make up for lost fishing time. O0 Any place with campsite and dock on the lake?? O0
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We went up there last year too, we went to black duck instead. Regret not going to Pelican though. Where do you stay on Pelican?? I want to go if I ever get my boat back, want to make up for lost fishing time. O0 Any place with campsite and dock on the lake?? O0
Last year we stayed at Pine Acres. We camped the first time. We got a spot right on the lakeshore with a dock for the boat. the other times we cabined. It was cheap and they were super nice but they are on the far east end of the lake so it was a hassle to get to the other side of the lake. This year we are staying in the middle of the lake...Camping again.. at Cabin o Pines..hopeful ly we do well this trip also...
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Oh and like most OG hmongsters...M y parents would wake up early as hell and catch shitloads of Crayfish on shore and cook them up for us to eat....LOL and every bass that we kept uner 16inches...wer e full of Crawfish
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How you guys cook LMB?
Never eat one before. ???
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How you guys cook LMB?
Never eat one before. ???
I ain't ever cooked one before...
I hear some people filet em and then soak em in milk for a while then cook it up....
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what do yallz mean how do ya cook them?? tsk tsk tsk.. just scale her, gut'her up, stuff her with vegetables/pepper/salt and toss her on the burner.
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I ain't ever cooked one before...
I hear some people filet em and then soak em in milk for a while then cook it up....
Fillet, batter fry, get sum buns and cheese, add fillet to buns, add tarter sauce and u've got a great tasting sandwich!!!! 12inch lmb=Sandwich! O0
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Big LMB, is not very impressive for table fare. A big pike tastes better, I mean a little pike. ;D
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Fillet, batter fry, get sum buns and cheese, add fillet to buns, add tarter sauce and u've got a great tasting sandwich!!!! 12inch lmb=Sandwich! O0
This sounds good... might have to try one for the hell of it. LOL.
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Personally, anything big don't taste as good as a smaller sandwich size one except sturgeon, paddlefish n catfish. Didn't say it didn't tast good, said not as goood, but still good.
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Personally, anything big don't taste as good as a smaller sandwich size one except sturgeon, paddlefish n catfish. Didn't say it didn't tast good, said not as goood, but still good.
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Rick, whats the status for MONDAY?? ;D
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I don't know.
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Will/Rick... any of you guys doing Big Marine? I've never been on it before. Might try to make time to go check it out this weekend... if i don't feel good about it then i'll probably skip it and do TCHB's tourney on St Croix instead.
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It's an ok lake, hit up that big hump just outside of the island. It produces good 3lbs. The lake yields 6lbs yrly around there. Other than that, mid teens will put u in the money if not win.
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N u already know I'm not fishing this year.
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The bass on the south end of the lake are totally in the slop.
The east bay of the lake is a little tough but long casts in the cabbage stuff can get you some hefty fish.
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Just fish n cover grounds, don't try too hard, it'll just make it hard.
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Damn, that thing is as big as your legs! ;D
Nice catch. What'd you use?
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Damn, that thing is as big as your legs! ;D
Flyguy has chicken legs, that's why! I KID I KID!... ;D
Very nice catch. Now you just need 8 of those for tourney. Make sure you tie him up at the next lake so he can be one of our kicker fish. >:D
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
pics are never justify. some looks big but are small. some are small but looks big.
that or they got some bear hands
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post results from big marine guys when yalls get back
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Nascar -20
Enosay -18.6
Nhia -15.75
Alan -14.7
Enosay-4.95
:)
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Will/Riq... ready for J4 tourney?
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see you guys at MN J4 bass tourny. already got my three 10lb bass ordered from FL. O0
:2funny:
jk. i ain't going. wish i was. staying in town to do some REEL fishing (salmon/trout) ;D :D
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Still gotta put in some prefishing time. There seems to be no fish this year.
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Still gotta put in some prefishing time. There seems to be no fish this year.
Shit tell me about it...I fished for 8 hours on Saturday and found 3 keepers..then at the last minute before weigh we caught a barely legal smallie....I freaking hate the river...Don't know how to fish it...
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Will/Riq... ready for J4 tourney?
i'm sitting this one out. :'(
Still gotta put in some prefishing time. There seems to be no fish this year.
dude stop catching my walleyes maybe you'll get the fish your looking for. :D
Shit tell me about it...I fished for 8 hours on Saturday and found 3 keepers..then at the last minute before weigh we caught a barely legal smallie....I freaking hate the river...Don't know how to fish it...
Jimmy, you got 3 keepers saturday your doing something right. O0
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Hmmmmm... I don't think I'll be doing any pre-fishing. Probably just gonna wing this one. Pre-fishing hasn't been too good for me.
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It ain't like when I had my area all to myself anymore. I say 15lbs takes it n big fish as a 4lbs+
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It ain't like when I had my area all to myself anymore. I say 15lbs takes it n big fish as a 4lbs+
man ya'll know Ricqik is on fish...
My bet is 20+ wins it with big fish at 4lbs+
I'm hoping to be closest to 10lbs cause David said he was gonna pay 100 bucks to whoever got closest to 10lbs...LOL
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When's the meeting for registration?
Thursday at 7:00pm at malinas I think
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that place is still open? ;D
Jason.. You gonna go register?
Dude come for the food...last year I pigged out on chicken feet and them Peppers they made...LOL
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Bring the whole family ;D.
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How many boats?
My guess, 40+
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How many boats?
My guess, 40+
Damn that's a lot...I guess 39 and under...LOL
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I must've seen well over 15 boats heading up north past stillwater. Looks like many r gonna be scrapping for spots.
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I must've seen well over 15 boats heading up north past stillwater. Looks like many r gonna be scrapping for spots.
That's too far for me to run from the launch site...plus almost every boat would beat me there...LOL
I didn't realize how slow my boat actually was...I finally figured out which button to press on my handheld GPS to see my actual speed...
Boat Speedometer = broken
Boat Lowrance X125 - 45mph
GPS - 38.5mph
LOL I need to lose some weight...
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I must've seen well over 15 boats heading up north past stillwater. Looks like many r gonna be scrapping for spots.
with 3hp of yours Rick, you shouldn't have a problem scrap'n anything.... O0
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with 3hp of yours Rick, you shouldn't have a problem scrap'n anything.... O0
For reals man...even if I flew through them no wake zones I would still get beat...LOL
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:2funny:
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4th place was decent but this year I want to place top 3....if not even 1st! So watch out guys! ;)
r u gonna fish it this year? Good Luck! Your team does well on the river. O0
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I'm not sure if you have the right person but yes, I'm fishing again this year.
Thanks! Good luck to you too!
:2funny: i'm not fishing it this year. White blue yellow boat correct? ;) O0
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15lbs is all it takes.
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The J4 Bass Tourney has begun!!! 38 boats registered and are duking this one out. O0 High winds is going to make this one really interesting, especially on the st.croix. Someone Post results later please!!!!!!! :)
O0
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20lbs+, 4.45lbs big bass, black gamler won it(aka opi) O0 chis n ed took 2nd
i only heard, didn't stay to see.
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Yep, we caught northerns, bass, walleye n sheepshead. Oh yeah, a rock bass too.
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Rick... Peter is dominating the circuit this year... you guys oughtta come back and go head to head with him. >:D
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So this is what u guys do when we don't fish, just let him win..... ;D He's won 2 hbc tourny so far, can he do 4. Most wins in a season for hbc is 4 wins. Bring ur "a" game.
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So this is what u guys do when we don't fish, just let him win..... ;D He's won 2 hbc tourny so far, can he do 4. Most wins in a season for hbc is 4 wins. Bring ur "a" game.
Come on all you boaters!!!!! You gonna let Nascar do that?? ;D
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yeah, what's up with that.
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I don't think I am gonna get to fish an HBC event at all this year....
Don't think I will get Friday off for Tonka...
Most likely gonna be outta town for Waconia..
Pass on WBL
have to see after that...
Not like I would do well anyways...LOL
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I don't think I am gonna get to fish an HBC event at all this year....
Don't think I will get Friday off for Tonka...
Most likely gonna be outta town for Waconia..
Pass on WBL
have to see after that...
Not like I would do well anyways...LOL
jimmy, someone's itching to wanna fish in tchb.......... ..
;D ;D ;D yeah, 150hp 17' is faster than a 225hp 21'....... :D :D ;D ;D ;D
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jimmy, someone's itching to wanna fish in tchb.......... ..
;D ;D ;D yeah, 150hp 17' is faster than a 225hp 21'....... :D :D ;D ;D ;D
Seriously Ric...what is up with him man?
Does he really need money that bad? I mean I know he's a pretty decent fisherman and he would probably do really well but cmon! 1st place for us is like 300 bucks! Man that guy is just bitter or something...
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Seriously it's people like him that make me never want to fish with them because he makes me feel like he just wants my money and everyone else's money too...
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Jimmy ignore him. O0 You are doing a great job, if people complain, i guess they will just have run their own clubs if they don't like the rules n Regs that are in affect. ;D O0 Just keep on doing your thing bro! Jimmy put a ........"NEW RULE IN AFFECT-220hp LIMIT" ;D
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I won't say anything if I don't have nothing nice to say.........
i'll say this though........ . no matter how good u r as a fisherman, if u're like that, u're not good at all........
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Jimmy put a ........"NEW RULE IN AFFECT-220hp LIMIT" ;D
nah man..... "up to 224hp n 226hp up only" ;D
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Seriously it's people like him that make me never want to fish with them because he makes me feel like he just wants my money and everyone else's money too...
i want to win money too but not win it pissing on peeps. the dude apposes everything not his liking.... just ignore him..
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Well whatever floats his boat I guess...
Does he fish the North Arm alot? I'm gonna head up there tomorrow AM after we launch and see which way he's fishing and then cut him off...LOL HAHAHAHAHA
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He's a points n humps guy. He spends ost of his time out in deeper water. But yeah, do it!!!!! ;D
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Good luck tomorrow guys, be safe n have fun.
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Great Turnout for us!
We had 16 boats come out and fish.
1st place was 25lbs!!! Huge ass bag. Daniel Hue and team
2nd place was 18.6lbs - My team
3rd place was 15.5lbs - cant remember guys team name
man what a tough day! It was hot and boat trafick was crazy! At one point there were like 50 sailboats in front of us and we weren't sure what to do so we went around them but it was crazy. We ran to probably 4 - 5 different spots all across the east side of the lake. Burned a lot of gas...
Great turnout though!
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Great Turnout for us!
We had 16 boats come out and fish.
1st place was 25lbs!!! Huge ass bag. Daniel Hue and team
2nd place was 18.6lbs - My team
3rd place was 15.5lbs - cant remember guys team name
man what a tough day! It was hot and boat trafick was crazy! At one point there were like 50 sailboats in front of us and we weren't sure what to do so we went around them but it was crazy. We ran to probably 4 - 5 different spots all across the east side of the lake. Burned a lot of gas...
Great turnout though!
damn 25lbs!!!!!!!!!
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nah man..... "up to 224hp n 226hp up only" ;D
LOL... also include 225HP is ok as long as it's a Yamaha only. ;D
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Yeah.... No evinrude 225's
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LOL
Great turnout for us. 16 boats.
Daniel's Team had a huge ass bag...I thought we had a chance for a minute there but I knew that Tonka always has some big bags and when he dumped his bag into the basket to get weighed...I was like DAMN!!!
Great Turnout and good times!
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So whats the next on the list?
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damn 25lbs!!!!!!!!!
what are we doing wrong out there??? ;D
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guys if you know of anyone that is looking to purchase a boat, please keep mine in mind. Thanks!! O0
best of all it will fish TCHB and a v8 isn't necessary to tow it!
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Great Turnout for us!
We had 16 boats come out and fish.
1st place was 25lbs!!! Huge ass bag. Daniel Hue and team
2nd place was 18.6lbs - My team
3rd place was 15.5lbs - cant remember guys team name
man what a tough day! It was hot and boat trafick was crazy! At one point there were like 50 sailboats in front of us and we weren't sure what to do so we went around them but it was crazy. We ran to probably 4 - 5 different spots all across the east side of the lake. Burned a lot of gas...
Great turnout though!
Jimmy, did you guys find out what the winning pattern was?
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Jimmy, did you guys find out what the winning pattern was?
I didn't.
I saw them fishing the same bay as us but they were fishing deeper than we were but that was early morning. After that I didn't see too many people till the weigh in.
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Zebra mussel confirmed in tonka...... crystal clear water soon to follow ;D
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Zebra mussel confirmed in tonka...... crystal clear water soon to follow ;D
Hmmmm...that'll make fishing interesting...
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how big was the big bass?
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how big was the big bass?
5lbs 2oz
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5lbs 2oz
:o :o :o
DANGGG... thats a pig. pics?
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:o :o :o
DANGGG... thats a pig. pics?
On our website
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Nascar........ is always and I mean ALWAYS raining on every ones parade! :idiot2:
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Rick and Jason......... ......New PowerPole?? O0
Less expensive than Power Pole
Mfg by a well known Mfg
Includes Remote
No Pumps-Less work when installing
Will be out in September
I have a buddy that pro-staff for MinnKota and will be receiving one, an alternative that I would say is better than Power Pole!
http://myweb.cableone.net/jonestrollingmotor/att/2011%20Minn%20Kota%20Talon.pdf
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Nascar........is always and I mean ALWAYS raining on every ones parade! :idiot2:
"if u wanna place better than 3rd, stay away from docks" :D ;D
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Rick and Jason......... ......New PowerPole?? O0
Less expensive than Power Pole
Mfg by a well known Mfg
Includes Remote
No Pumps-Less work when installing
Will be out in September
I have a buddy that pro-staff for MinnKota and will be receiving one, an alternative that I would say is better than Power Pole!
http://myweb.cableone.net/jonestrollingmotor/att/2011%20Minn%20Kota%20Talon.pdf
hmm, sounds like a each time someone comes out with a new one it just gets better. marking it on the list, maybe 2 of'em..
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"if u wanna place better than 3rd, stay away from docks" :D ;D
in other words, FIsh DOCKS! :2funny:
hmm, sounds like a each time someone comes out with a new one it just gets better. marking it on the list, maybe 2 of'em..
Get em!!!!!! Rick get 3! ;D
I didn't do any docks. I just fished a flat. I was limited on my boat transportation
don't let nascar see which docks you fish, he might not know how to fish it but throw dynamite at it instead. :2funny:
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I'm not a huge dock guy but....
I just can't help it on Tonka...
it's like a calling...LOL
and I've caught my biggest fish outta tonka on docks...
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Zebra mussel confirmed in tonka...... crystal clear water soon to follow ;D
Some of the lakes in Cal are so afraid of them that they have daily inspection on boats getting into the lake. As long as the boat is wet, you cant launch, even from the morning dew. They check live well, hull, and even tell you to lower you engine to see if any water is coming out before you're able to launch. It sucks but at the same time understandable, I guess........
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Ric...you guys gonna fish Tonka Next Friday?
I got Kong to take the day off with me to fish it...LOL
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Ric...you guys gonna fish Tonka Next Friday?
I got Kong to take the day off with me to fish it...LOL
hmm, i work...
once a yr, u should do an open tourny, like on tonka or something.... on a monday ;)
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I work, can't.
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O0
Stopped by the shop last night. Block is at the machine shop, the parts are IN!!!!! :) Searching for a new crank.
bad crank, all it takes is one of the journals to go bad
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00156-20100715-1725.jpg)
Scored 3/4 of the way around
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00155-20100715-1725.jpg)
a small chunk of the Intake Manifold gone
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00157-20100715-1725.jpg)
See the c-clip on the piston? Well that's suppose to hold the wrist pin that holds rod to piston. Looks like I figured out what all the racket was about at WOT and full trim ;D
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00158-20100715-1726.jpg)
Slug vs Rod ;D
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00159-20100715-1727.jpg)
Part of the problem with Mercury is that they use a plastic sleeve on the rod bearing, WTF! (needle bearings are held in place by plastic sleeve) The shop ordered new bearings and they are not plastic. O0 Shop also ordered a new sleeve for the block and the rods and pistons. O0 I also spent some time in a Legend Alpha 211, the fit and finish is unbelievable, I thought the seats were fugly (from pictures) -up close and personal they are nice and comfy, better than Ranger or Skeeter! ;D :)
I hope none you go through what I have went through, it sucks. O0
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So u're saying..... Don't buy mercs.
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So u're saying..... Don't buy mercs.
I'm not sure what the newer mercs are using for internal parts, i'm saying buy what ever you like. I would suggest doing a compression test after each season as preemptive maintenance, its better to catch it early and save the block, rods, pistons or crankshaft. And never ever let the resivior tank get air bubbles in it, keep the it full! O0
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Evinrude ETEC.
FTW! :D ;D O0
(http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/images/BRP/BRP/EvinrudeETEC175.jpg)
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Evinrude ETEC.
FTW! :D ;D O0
(http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/images/BRP/BRP/EvinrudeETEC175.jpg)
ETEC's! :2funny: Dude those are worse........
Etecs are quiet but they are great for blowing powerheads, worse than Yami or Mercs. Also they are very expensive to run, xd100 @ $50-$60 a gallon. >:( And they are still using the old rubber hubs. HBC guys that run Rudes, will never throw a rooster tail like Merc and Yami guys. ;D Rude+Rooster tail=blown hubs. O0
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The one my buddy has is quiet as hell and smooth. Reminds me of a Ferrari. :D ;D
He also told me that Mercury mounting brackets tend to break easily too, cos he use to have one. :o
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i just want to get out and fish. O0
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i just want to get out and fish. O0
i'll be at the piers salmon fishing all wkend. stop by. seriously all wkend 24/7. camping out there. O0
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i'll be at the piers salmon fishing all wkend. stop by. seriously all wkend 24/7. camping out there. O0
u are HARDKORE! O0 ;D
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u are HARDKORE! O0 ;D
took off monday just to recover :idiot2: :2funny:
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Hey blabla...
How much do youthink your boat/trailer weigh? Fully loaded with tournament gear and gas? I found a skeeter sx190 but I'm not sure my Pathfinder can handle the load.
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Hey blabla...
How much do youthink your boat/trailer weigh? Fully loaded with tournament gear and gas? I found a skeeter sx190 but I'm not sure my Pathfinder can handle the load.
I've weighed mine on a scale here at work. 3600+lbs, gas (30gallons) and all my gear. Your Pathfinder will handle that just fine. Skeeters are light compared to Rangers and that goes for any size. I tow mine with a v8 4runner and it does ok. I've towed a ZX185, (same boat as a SX190) it tows easy compared to my 185vx. You will not have a problem towing it with that Pathfinder. O0 If you want to find out, just ask and you can tow Jimmy's for a day. :2funny: It will tow easier with a tandem axle. O0
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ETEC's! :2funny: Dude those are worse........
Etecs are quiet but they are great for blowing powerheads, worse than Yami or Mercs. Also they are very expensive to run, xd100 @ $50-$60 a gallon. >:( And they are still using the old rubber hubs. HBC guys that run Rudes, will never throw a rooster tail like Merc and Yami guys. ;D Rude+Rooster tail=blown hubs. O0
i'd have to agree.... though nascar does throw a rooster he's also blown a hub once. iirc, in hbc, the rude n merc guys have had more prob than the yammy guys.
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I've weighed mine on a scale here at work. 3600+lbs, gas (30gallons) and all my gear. Your Pathfinder will handle that just fine. Skeeters are light compared to Rangers and that goes for any size. I tow mine with a v8 4runner and it does ok. I've towed a ZX185, (same boat as a SX190) it tows easy compared to my 185vx. You will not have a problem towing it with that Pathfinder. O0 If you want to find out, just ask and you can tow Jimmy's for a day. :2funny: It will tow easier with a tandem axle. O0
i still need to weigh mine, my best guess by adding everything up is i'm at 4400-4500 on the wheels.
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i'd have to agree.... though nascar does throw a rooster he's also blown a hub once. iirc, in hbc, the rude n merc guys have had more prob than the yammy guys.
another rude just went. ::) :2funny:
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another rude just went. ::) :2funny:
i'm yammy all the way, one day yammy fo"sho" ;) :D
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Ric,blabla,photo...
You guys ever fish the west side of Tonka? I was out yesterday and thought I would see if the west side was more productive.
I fished a few points and sunken islands. Wind was pretty brutal so it made for some really tough boat control. We eventually fished islands and the north shore to stay out of the wind but we didn't catch many fish. I fished Hardscrabble Point for a while and did catch some fish there but it just didn't seem as consistent as the east end. from 7 - 12 we caught 5 fish with the biggest being around 3lbs. Given I never fish the west end so we were basically fishing new water. Went to the east end and caught over 20 fish but the biggest on this side being only about 2.5lbs.
I found some spots on the main lake and off the main lake a bit but it's impossible to fish these areas with all the boat traffik...do you guys just go to the many bays around the lake? I suppose for the tourney this Friday we will hit up my keeper spots but as far as upgrading I have no idea where to look for some kicker fish.
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I don't think I can make the tonka tourney this weekend. :-\
But to your point Jimmy, I've fished all of tonka before... i think all sides are as productive, just need to put in time to learn more about each spot. The west side of tonka is pretty cool during the week days.. but yeah, it gets flooded with recreational boats and high winds on weekends. You find grass and you'll find fish.
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West side of Tonka has less boat traffic and I haven't seen HBC guys fish this area much. I try to get away from the crowd, that way people don't come see where you fish and pound the hell out of it. Filler up and run all over Tonka! O0
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Stain water north, clear water south. Gets clearer as u go west.
As said many times, tonka is a joint of many lake which each has it's own character. Moving one bay to the next may require a diff technique. Time on the water is important to learn one body of water to the next.
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Stain water north, clear water south. Gets clearer as u go west.
As said many times, tonka is a joint of many lake which each has it's own character. Moving one bay to the next may require a diff technique. Time on the water is important to learn one body of water to the next.
dude, that's what she said. O0
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state record........ ......... almost..... as always..
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state record........ ......... almost..... as always..
no pix no care!
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U can't take a pix of what u can't get to the boat. Next time if I land it, I'll be sure to max my camera's memory for u guys.
This is the 2nd time I've had a potential record at the end of my line.
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Dude..... I'm reliving the image over n over in my mind. 10sec with a record at the end of the line flashes over n over all nite n day on my mind.
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dude.......... ............ u need 65lb test and a broom stick! O0 :)
I go with you next time. ;D O0
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SO who's ready for TONKA?????? O0
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SO who's ready for TONKA?????? O0
Shiet...not me...
I found a few holes that hold fish...but every fish is like a 2lber...can't find big ones...
Some people have said its been really tough and others have said they are on fish...
I think 19lbs will put you in the money and 23lbs will win it
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According to nascar, 20's won't even put u in the money, lol
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According to nascar, 20's won't even put u in the money, lol
;D
Jimmy, go and fish it. Tournament day will be on fire and you know it! :)
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According to nascar, 20's won't even put u in the money, lol
;D
Jimmy, go and fish it. Tournament day will be on fire and you know it! :)
I'm planning on fishing it. Got the day off already. Hope we catch some big ones!
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weather says hot hot day.... u guys r gonna burn out there..
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;D O0 :2funny:
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Dude..... I'm reliving the image over n over in my mind. 10sec with a record at the end of the line flashes over n over all nite n day on my mind.
Isn't that one of the main reason we keep on going back????????????? To get the one we lost.......... .....
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men fish all their lives, but they don't know what they are fishing for. O0
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Prefishing Tonka...
yeah I shouldn't even be fishing this Friday....
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/Carp.jpg)
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Prefishing Tonka...
yeah I shouldn't even be fishing this Friday....
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/jimmylamm/Carp.jpg)
dude gtf out of my spot! ;D O0 That looks like your kicker fish. O0
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i bet that carp fought better than a LMB
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SO... results for Tonka?
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18
17
16
15
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Big was 3.8
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I had 15-16 but assumed minute to make money was 18-19 so I released mine n loaded up.
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I had 15-16 but assumed minute to make money was 18-19 so I released mine n loaded up.
who won?
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Chris n ed
Cy n sou
Peter h n tou
Didn't catch who got 4th.
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To days catch
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/bb1.jpg)
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This one too
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/Mobile%20Uploads/bb2.jpg)
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Same lake as last week? :(
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Yep
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Tonka was tough for us...
I only caught 5 keepers...11 lbs + change....Our bigs were 3lbs each..
I felt bad cause I yelled at my partner for losing 3 nice keepers...LOL. ...but those fish would have won it for us.
You guys fish coon alot? man that lake was tough when we prefished it last weekend. One side of the lake is freaking choked with weeds and useless. We found 3 spots that hold fish but I'm sure everyone else is gonna be fishing these spots also. We didn't catch a large quanity of fish but the fish we did catch were really really nice fish (3 - 5lbs). My guess is there will be one or 2 boats with a nice limit and the rest will have tiny limits or none at all.
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i may do the hbc classic this early fall, already have the days taken off just in case.
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Tonka was tough for us...
I only caught 5 keepers...11 lbs + change....Our bigs were 3lbs each..
I felt bad cause I yelled at my partner for losing 3 nice keepers...LOL. ...but those fish would have won it for us.
You guys fish coon alot? man that lake was tough when we prefished it last weekend. One side of the lake is freaking choked with weeds and useless. We found 3 spots that hold fish but I'm sure everyone else is gonna be fishing these spots also. We didn't catch a large quanity of fish but the fish we did catch were really really nice fish (3 - 5lbs). My guess is there will be one or 2 boats with a nice limit and the rest will have tiny limits or none at all.
There are two spots that will guarantee a 20+lbs bag. O0 Patience is Key..... O0 Lots and lots of pressure on that lake. Good Luck with it! O0
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Yep
no wonder you didn't invite me. ;D peb yuav tau noj nqaaj, lo yom. O0
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no wonder you didn't invite me. ;D peb yuav tau noj nqaaj, lo yom. O0
my cuz went with me, we did catch lots of 3's. scanned n found a new rock hump, also a fish ramp coming from 11-12' up to 4', caught 5 fish on that ramp.......... . one being the pix i posted....... sweet.... side imaging does wonders.. O0
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side imaging ROCKS! O0
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Speaking of electronics...
My Transducer busted on my Lowrance X125...
Anyone got an extra transducer they want to get rid of? I'll buy it if anyone has one?
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which ducer you need??? puck or skimmer? IS that blue or black plug?
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which ducer you need??? puck or skimmer? IS that blue or black plug?
Wait..now your confusing me...I think it's the blue plug...the actual sonar reader and not the speed reader...
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http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Accessories/
HS-WSBL Part #106-71
HST-WSBL Part #106-72
PDT-WBL Part #106-74
PD-WBL Part #106-73
PTT-WSBL Part #106-76
PTI-WBL Part #106-94
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HST-WSBL Part #106-72
Thats the part I need....
How the hell do I wire it? I mean I know how to unplug it and everything but its wired from my Dash....goes underneath it and then dissapears and ends up coming out by the back of the motor...
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u just run the wires thru n behind the panels like u would if u're running wires in ur car for a cound system. it's just keeping the wires hidden for looks.
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HST-WSBL Part #106-72
Thats the part I need....
How the hell do I wire it? I mean I know how to unplug it and everything but its wired from my Dash....goes underneath it and then dissapears and ends up coming out by the back of the motor...
Dude, thats the fun part :D
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Went to a meeka tournament yesterday. Winning weight 6 fish limit was 15.14 lbs. Big fish was 3.10lbs witch is what me and my partner took. We could of won the whole tournment but my parter could land his 4 key bites. We didmt even get our limit. 3 fish weigh at 7.10lbs. If we were to get our other 3 we would have gotten atleast 15lbs. Reason for my partner not be able to land his fish was due to lite line. He changed to six lbtest for drop shot rigand couldn't get the fish in before the fish rapped it self around some weeds and line snapped tryin to get it out. Oh well better luck next time
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Ric/Blabla
Where did you do the weigh in at Coon?
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Hbc never fished coon b4. Sorry, don't know.
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http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=coon+lake,+mn&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Coon+Lake&gl=us&ei=qClYTLfRBdONnQes_cnbCQ&ved=0CBQQ8gEwAA&ll=45.312458,-93.162528&spn=0.00166,0.004356&t=h&z=18
Teng is it easier to weigh in there? Is there a spot where everyone can put there boats on shore?
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http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=coon+lake+mn&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Coon+Lake&gl=us&ei=qkRYTO7nFoGBnQetq-HpCA&ved=0CBQQ8gEwAA&ll=45.319346,-93.13039&spn=0.00166,0.004356&t=h&z=18
When my work place had a tourney on coon this is where we launched and had the weight-in. This launch sucks.
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well it was just an FYI for everyone. O0
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Last time I was on coon was 5yrs ago. Does it have bass?
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Last time I was on coon was 5yrs ago. Does it have bass?
just carp and lots of them. :)
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I think coon fishes small...
I found 2 areas that I think will hold fish...at least I caught some fish from them areas. the fish we caught were real nice (3-5lbs). I'm sure though that those spots get hit pretty hard.
Any of you guys use the Navionics software on your smart phone? I have it on my Iphone and have been using it for Coon because my lakemasters Chip isnt that detailed for coon.
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There are two inside turns that are really good. I've caught fish out of there that puts Tonka to shame. O0 It is a hit or miss though. Gook Luck to all competitors tomorrow!! I run lakemaster and Navionics the new lakemaster is more detailed.
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Went Dock fishn sunday on Tonka. Damn it was HOTT!!! Caught a few, way too much traffic after 12. got off at 1pm it was blistering!!!!
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00264-20100808-1022.jpg)
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00262-20100808-0817.jpg)
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been too busy to go bass fishing
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So how did Waconia go?? :)
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1st nhia
2nd chino
3rd danny
4th idk
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HBC members, come fish LAX.
http://hmongsportscenter.com/showthread.php?t=3520
LA CROSSE HMONG BASS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, Sept. 18th, 2010 La Crosse, WI
Tournament fishing waters include Mississippi River pool 7 and 8.
Tournament fishing hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm
Entries will be limited to 19 boats
*Entry fee is $100.00 per boat: Consisting of two (2) or three (3) man/woman teams. With an optional $20.00/boat for Big Fish
Sign up between NOW and Sept. 18th, 2010. More info call
Patterson Lee @ 608-397-9226
Ease out will be determined by your "PAID" entry!
Prize money for first through third place will be determined by number of entries.
100% PAYOUT
The species of fish allowed are: Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass
with a limit of 8 fish.
ALL FISH MUST BE ALIVE AT WEIGH IN!
Winners will be determined by total weight accumulated. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by length of the largest fish. If still a tie, then length of 2nd largest and so on. No Live bait is allowed!
Every adult fishing the tournament must have a valid Wisconsin fishing license.
Everyone fishing the tournament must be back at Copeland Boat Landing by no later than 3:00pm.
Everyone fishing the tournament must obey all Wisconsin rules and regulations. Anyone caught cheating or any unsportsmanlik e conduct will be grounds for immediate disqualificati on.
We would like this to be a catch and release tournament, dead or kept fish
will not count towards your overall tournament weight.
Tournament Directors make final decisions!
Good Luck and Have Fun!!
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Every adult fishing the tournament must have a valid Wisconsin fishing license.
for mn basser, y a wi license requirement when a mn license is valid for border waters?
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btw........... .. see u guys at the hbc classic >:D
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Just spoke with Patterson about the Lacross tourney... he said minnesota folks should be fine with a minnesota fishing license. No WI license required.
Think I'll go do this one... should be a nice get away.
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i'm wing'n the CLassiC and following rick around. ;D O0 Haven't been on the boat in 4weeks now. :(
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It's been pretty quiet on here....
Last tourney for us this year this weekend.
Still debating on the HBC Classic...no time to prefish it...
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heh, I've gone out twice in the past month and a half... our days are numbered... need to get out more..
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the west walleye fishing is about to come!!!! No bow hunting this year for me, walleyes, ducks and rats! O0
damn Jimmy, wish I could have fished one of your events-no time this year! Great job on running the club and i'm sure next year it will be even better!!!! If I still have a boat next year i'll be attending! O0
Come on guys, everyone's has to fish the classic! One last time before its a long 6months! ;D
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I wanna fish the classic but i don't think my 1 hole will hold fish for 2 days...LOL hahahahaha
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alan saw me catch fish so i think he's gonna hit up that spot....
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alan saw me catch fish so i think he's gonna hit up that spot....
Alan and his 10inch Worm. ;D
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My boat is out of commission. Engine finally seized up on me.. ::)
wut happened?
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Not sure.. Was driving then all of a sudden the engine started knocking. I shut it off then turned it back on and nothing. It seized. From what I've been reading, it sounds like the oil pump failed for the remote oil fill.
Fawk, just right when I had the motor running ok too
that sounds just like what happened to mine. :) Good Luck with it! O0
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If anyone needs any maintenance done on their outboard, stop in or call Simply Fishing/Extreme Marine in Wyoming. Bill is the mechanic, he works on everything and he does great work! O0 What would have cost 7k for me was done at half with a warranty better than a full reman power head. Bill does great work and he's willing to work with you as a customer. O0
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i think I might need a new outboard
dude, you know it. Repower is the way to go. Go with a 4 stroke. Never have to deal with choking, carbs, gunk, etc again.
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dude there's quite a few low HP 4 strokes out there mang....
http://marine.honda.com/Products/modeldetail/BF60
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/products/subcathome/2/home.aspx
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That's a chunk of change, get it rebuilt. More bang for the buck! O0
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I found some used / rebuilt ones for about 2800 still ... ouch
That better than what I paid to get mine rebuilt. O0 ;D
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uh, but your motor is bigger and more advanced then my little 40.. :2funny:
Or soon to be 70
advanced?? if so advanced it wouldn't have given out at 296hrs, ran a scan its been over rev'd for almost 20secs, everything else was good.......... ....... ;D Frikn outboards!
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advanced?? if so advanced it wouldn't have given out at 296hrs, ran a scan its been over rev'd for almost 20secs, everything else was good.......... ....... ;D Frikn outboards!
Over rev'ed for 20secs? LOL badass!
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Jason did you fish the Lax tourney?
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Who's ready for the Classic??!!!
I am, i'm gonna wing it! O0
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Jason did you fish the Lax tourney?
Yes did Lax. I did the best ever on the mississippi!!!... got over 18lbs!... sadly we still got our asses handed to us by the locals. (we placed 4th, 3rd place was a few ounces ahead of us, 2nd place was around 20lb, 1st place was 22lbs). I had big fish until the 1st place team beat my big fish by 2 ounces... ugh.. FML!!!!
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Who's ready for the Classic??!!!
I am, i'm gonna wing it! O0
Would like to fish it but don't think i'll have the time. My bro is bugging me like crazy about it. lol
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not bad bro!!! O0 atleast they can say, guys that fish HBC don't suck! ;D shallow slop bite?? How was the event ran?
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dude u gotta fish the classic! I owe 120 and i'm basically donating. ;D
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not bad bro!!! O0 atleast they can say, guys that fish HBC don't suck! ;D shallow slop bite?? How was the event ran?
lol yeah.. that was my first time on them waters. No pre-fish either lol.
The event was ran much much more organized than HBC. Kinda what I expected when I first fished with HBC. Tourney director gather up boat captains and explained rules and regulations. If you're not back by 3pm then each minute is a pound deduction from your total weight. If it gets to 3:15pm then you're disqualified. Ease off was a drawing so that's good. After each boat took off, the tourney director gave like a minute before the next boat can go.
I dunno.. just a bunch of little things that made the tourney feel much more organize and user-friendly.
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dude u gotta fish the classic! I owe 120 and i'm basically donating. ;D
problem is, I have work up the ass.. deadlines to meet for projects. If i can swing a miracle by tomorrow then maybe. My brother has offered to pay for the tourney fees and chip in for some gas just to fish it. lol
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lol yeah.. that was my first time on them waters. No pre-fish either lol.
The event was ran much much more organized than HBC. Kinda what I expected when I first fished with HBC. Tourney director gather up boat captains and explained rules and regulations. If you're not back by 3pm then each minute is a pound deduction from your total weight. If it gets to 3:15pm then you're disqualified. Ease off was a drawing so that's good. After each boat took off, the tourney director gave like a minute before the next boat can go.
I dunno.. just a bunch of little things that made the tourney feel much more organize and user-friendly.
Not bad! Maybe next year if I still have a boat. O0 How is the LAX area? Is it similar to p4 or worse?? you fish backwaters? main channel? current? wind dams? slop?
problem is, I have work up the ass.. deadlines to meet for projects. If i can swing a miracle by tomorrow then maybe. My brother has offered to pay for the tourney fees and chip in for some gas just to fish it. lol
do it so I can chase you around the lake. Who needs prefishn? Just get out there wacky rig it all day! ;D
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Not bad! Maybe next year if I still have a boat. O0 How is the LAX area? Is it similar to p4 or worse?? you fish backwaters? main channel? current? wind dams? slop?
do it so I can chase you around the lake. Who needs prefishn? Just get out there wacky rig it all day! ;D
Backwaters and slop. We did try a small portion of the dam(s) but looks like someone cleaned house already. Didn't run around the main channel too much - there was alot of verbal warnings about wing dams... I didn't want to risk it. They don't even have buey markers for the wing dams.. grrrrr
Chase me around the lake? You mean you're going to chase me while I chase riq? Excellent! :2funny:
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yeah, that way if we don't catch fish, i'll bring a case of 24 along, we can tie up our boats sit around and bullshit! :2funny:
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yeah, that way if we don't catch fish, i'll bring a case of 24 along, we can tie up our boats sit around and bullshit! :2funny:
Agreed. I vote for big island.
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The event was ran much much more organized than HBC.
just my 2 cents......... ..... i think one time tourny had better be organized. after all, they only have one tourny to prepare for n the fact everyone don't each other so u gotta brief to make sure noobs get the giff of tourny fishing. hbc have folks who r regulars n frequent other tourny atmosphere more than enough that in the club itself, u're presumed to know the back of ur hand already....
anywho, good up jason, 4th........... .... hmm, gotta watch out next season on pool 4 n 5...
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just my 2 cents......... ..... i think one time tourny had better be organized. after all, they only have one tourny to prepare for n the fact everyone don't each other so u gotta brief to make sure noobs get the giff of tourny fishing. hbc have folks who r regulars n frequent other tourny atmosphere more than enough that in the club itself, u're presumed to know the back of ur hand already....
anywho, good up jason, 4th........... .... hmm, gotta watch out next season on pool 4 n 5...
Agreed. It's the first down there so yeah I can see it being more organize that way. We'll see how it goes next year.
Pool 4 and 5? psss... that's still spring fishing and I still haven't found any "honey holes" on pool 4/5. *sigh*
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We'll see you guys on Tonka tomorrow if you come!
Looks like we are all following Ric...LOL
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We'll see you guys on Tonka tomorrow if you come!
Looks like we are all following Ric...LOL
Awesome... Jimmy you fishing HBC Tonka? Or are you having the TCHB tourney on tonka too?
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Awesome... Jimmy you fishing HBC Tonka? Or are you having the TCHB tourney on tonka too?
HBC...
We had our last tourney last weekend on Independence.. .
22lbs won it
we got 3rd with 18lbs
big fish was a 6.4lber...made my 4.4 look like a minnow....LOL
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HBC...
We had our last tourney last weekend on Independence.. .
22lbs won it
we got 3rd with 18lbs
big fish was a 6.4lber...made my 4.4 look like a minnow....LOL
Holy shit... that's some big fish from independance!!! I've fished it several times but biggest I've seen was close to 4 pounder from there. Who took it?
Are you going to Andy and Lee's wedding saturday evening in Anoka?
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Holy shit... that's some big fish from independance!!! I've fished it several times but biggest I've seen was close to 4 pounder from there. Who took it?
Are you going to Andy and Lee's wedding saturday evening in Anoka?
Nhia and Chino fished together and took it...they had the big bass also...The top 3 boats all fished the same 2 areas all day so it was a timing thing and who could actually pull fish and not lose them from those areas...Fun day though!
If its at 2 I wont make it...but I will come for the reception though.
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See Everyone at the Classic Tomorrow and Good LUCK to all!! O0 I'll be sipping beers by noon!
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I'll be sipping beers by noon!
Sharing is caring!
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Sharing is caring!
yeah no problem as long as we don't get DQ i'm good! :2funny:
badass vids REporter! O0
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Now we know mice are good LM baits!!
I wonder if they sell live mice as baits.
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Now we know mice are good LM baits!!
I wonder if they sell live mice as baits.
There's this white plastic mice that we found in an old tackle box that my little nephew always throws during fall... it hasn't failed yet!
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snag proof makes all sorts of critters O0
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good luck guys, imma wing it too O0
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good luck guys, imma wing it too O0
Exactly.. we're still going to follow you. I hope you like sharing your fishing space with others...
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Exactly.. we're still going to follow you. I hope you like sharing your fishing space with others...
following u tomorrow >:D
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Will, Riq, Jimmy, any of you doing the singles tourney? I'm debating.... either do the tourney or go hit Grey Cloud this Saturday.
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Will, Riq, Jimmy, any of you doing the singles tourney? I'm debating.... either do the tourney or go hit Grey Cloud this Saturday.
Not me...I freaking hate the Croix...I could just not fish and do just as well as I normally do on that river...
Gonna go to my fun lakes this weekend for some big ones hopefully....
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Not me...I freaking hate the Croix...I could just not fish and do just as well as I normally do on that river...
Gonna go to my fun lakes this weekend for some big ones hopefully....
Jimmy, Check the HBC site... don't think they are doing St Croix anymore... this is the last post on there by Peter:
"I think St. Croix is off the list. The water is rising fast and no
wake zone will be issued this week. See attached link
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=mpx&gage=stlm5&view...
Go back to tonka?"
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Jimmy, Check the HBC site... don't think they are doing St Croix anymore... this is the last post on there by Peter:
"I think St. Croix is off the list. The water is rising fast and no
wake zone will be issued this week. See attached link
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=mpx&gage=stlm5&view...
Go back to tonka?"
Well if its on Tonka...I may reconsider...b ut still...We only caught 7 fish with 2 people on a great day on Saturday..so 5 fish by myself might be tough also...LOL
Plus they got the Viking Classic on Saturday as well...but yeah we'll see whats up...
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Well if its on Tonka...I may reconsider...b ut still...We only caught 7 fish with 2 people on a great day on Saturday..so 5 fish by myself might be tough also...LOL
Plus they got the Viking Classic on Saturday as well...but yeah we'll see whats up...
LOL saturday was a tough day for me. Lost a number of fish - they were half ass biting and couldn't really find size. I might consider doing it... if not then i might just run up to Grey Cloud with my bro and a buddy for some river fishing.
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if it's on a sun, i cant, i work this sat. u all know y he doesnt wanna do lakes again, it decreases his odds.. if he's as good as he makes it out to be, the body of water shouldn't matter... if it's on a day i don't work, i'm up for any lake... right now bass r scattered among flats anyways... just cover ground.
jason man, u missed the money by one place.... n nhia screwed up, miscounted.... nhia couldve bagged 1st.. damn...
but found a link about the laotion guy who caught n ate his catch.. im not a subscriber so i cant view the whole story but if any of u r, read away..
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MN&p_theme=mn&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EFD64F3D5DAB1C6&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
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if it's on a sun, i can, i work this sat. u all know y he doesnt wanna do lakes again, it decreases his odds.. if he's as good as he makes it out to be, the body of water shouldn't matter... if it's on a day i don't work, i'll up for any lake... right now bass r scattered among flats anyways... just cover ground.
jason man, u missed the money by one place.... n nhia screwed up, miscounted.... nhia couldve bagged 1st.. damn...
but found a link about the laotion guy who caught n ate his catch.. im not a subscriber so i cant view the whole story but if any of u r, read away..
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MN&p_theme=mn&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EFD64F3D5DAB1C6&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
I've fished That lake before and have caught some 4 - 5's outta there. It's a small lake with like 10 parking spaces. I know the parking area and ramp were closed most of this summer as they were redoing the boat launch so I bet it would be really good for some bass right now...
I will most likely hit up some small lake this weekend trying to get my PB this year...which is anything over 5lbs...LOL
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Wow Riq... it would be nice to get the rest of the article... why dont u find the article you have and just scan it in! O0
oh and it looks like Peter is done for the year...
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Wow Riq... it would be nice to get the rest of the article... why dont u find the article you have and just scan it in! O0
oh and it looks like Peter is done for the year...
well looks like it aint gonna happen for them...Since Peter isn't organizing it I'm sure none of them guys will want to organize it either...I would but...I'm just too lazy to organize it and I feel like fun fishing this weekend...LOL
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well looks like it aint gonna happen for them...Since Peter isn't organizing it I'm sure none of them guys will want to organize it either...I would but...I'm just too lazy to organize it and I feel like fun fishing this weekend...LOL
agreed LOL ;D
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so who's doing the one man? SInce they canceled Croix. :(
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so who's doing the one man? SInce they canceled Croix. :(
Well i believe the new option is back to Tonka and instead of one man, they are opening it up to two man per boat now. Still $50 for tourney and $10 for big fish. I might just do it if it stays that way....
Anyone else???
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I'm 50/50 right now. Still waiting for reports on WI River if its flooded than no duck hunting and I'll see you on Tonka! RICK, you gonna be there???? :)
SO how was everyone fishing the TOC????
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I'm 50/50 right now. Still waiting for reports on WI River if its flooded than no duck hunting and I'll see you on Tonka! RICK, you gonna be there???? :)
SO how was everyone fishing the TOC????
Riq has work on Saturday he can't make it. I say he should call in sick.
The pattern was pretty simple... target flats. Throw everything you got at them. Jigs, worms, spinners, etc. Some flats are more productive than others. There should also be deep patterns going on at the same time. Work them deep weedlines. That's how I caught my 3 pounder on the 2nd day. All my small ones came from shallow flats but my biggin' was from deeper. Although, I coulda caught my limit by late morning already but for some reason I kept losing the fish... bummer.
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damn yalls, i worked 2 days last wk already, gotta put in 3 days this wk..
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Rick, call in sick!! O0
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can't, gotta work my way back to 4 days a wk
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went out to a small sw metro lake yesterday n caught 6 good bass, all in the 4lbs range....... of course along with some tiny ones thrown in for a mix too. take the top 5 n 20lbs+ avg.
we should have a tourny there as single amongst just us, winner takes the money n we go out to eat afterwards... ;D O0
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went out to a small sw metro lake yesterday n caught 6 good bass, all in the 4lbs range....... of course along with some tiny ones thrown in for a mix too. take the top 5 n 20lbs+ avg.
thanks for the invite. I'm picking up a ram mount i ordered on monday. a shop is gonna show me how to install it as a mount for the trolling motor so there's no free play when i'm in rough water. Bout time I do this because I always have pins and shit falling half way out after a rough water ride. Any of you tie down your trolling motor?
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we should have a tourny there as single amongst just us, winner takes the money n we go out to eat afterwards... ;D O0
when and where. O0
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i have a strap that holds down the heavy motor so mine doesn't unlatch, but the head does bounce in rough water. i think they sell them things at cabelas or something, very simple to install. measure n drill holes. this looks to be a piece if cake compared to ur recessed troll.
oh... u didn't get the invite >:D :-X
anytime as long as it's sun-tues
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i have a strap that holds down the heavy motor so mine doesn't unlatch, but the head does bounce in rough water. i think they sell them things at cabelas or something, very simple to install. measure n drill holes. this looks to be a piece if cake compared to ur recessed troll.
oh... u didn't get the invite >:D :-X
anytime as long as it's sun-tues
lol... you need to change ur work hours...
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lol... you need to change ur work hours...
can't, locked in bcuz of new position
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wow i just noticed this. were you all aware of it?
http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/97431554.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUgOahccyiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUs
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wow i just noticed this. were you all aware of it?
http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/97431554.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUgOahccyiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUs
yup!! that was put in place back in July. July is when MN changes their laws and that was the new rule in effect since. O0
can't, locked in bcuz of new position
Rick got a big big big raise so he can't skip out on work! ;D O0
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don't have to worry, i do that already....
tonka is now comfirmed to have zebra mussel. i knew it was just a matter of time. well, the up side is atleast we can expect clearer water for the future.
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talk about rough water!!! Friday I ran from Greys to Priest......th at was a crazy boat ride!!! O0 I had to knock the pin back in the TM. ;D
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rick which lake did you hit? :)
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talk about rough water!!! Friday I ran from Greys to Priest......th at was a crazy boat ride!!! O0 I had to knock the pin back in the TM. ;D
i still ran 40mph in those waves. ;)
rick which lake did you hit? :)
lotus
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Photo you in for Tonka?
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Photo you in for Tonka?
most likely... u?
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i'm in. O0
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i'm in. O0
I expect the 24pack this time.. lol
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;D if I win, drink at my place! O0
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I'm Out....
But I'll be going out on Sunday...to some smaller lakes that I have had success at in the past for some big ones...
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Yay! installed the ram mount for my Trolling motor today... holy shit I shoulda done this 2 years ago!!! The trolling motor is locked down! No more trolling motor bouncing in rough water!!!
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how much was the mount? Cuz I think I need one too. :2funny:
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how much was the mount? Cuz I think I need one too. :2funny:
it's customized... i had "formula marine" (shop that's down the block from me) order it for me and thread a 1/4 hole in the ball mount that goes on the trolling motor. It's an awesome idea. Skeet Reese has this setup too. It costed me around 50ish bucks for the ram mount. If you want one too let me know, i can have the shop guy order one and pre-drill the hole in the ball mount. Otherwise you can check it out for yourself on Saturday morning.
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O0 I'll look into it. I might just come up with one for myself. O0
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O0 I'll look into it. I might just come up with one for myself. O0
Yep, if you get a ram mount, i can show you how to do it. very simple!
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do I have to drill my TM?
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do I have to drill my TM?
lol no... we use the existing 1/4 hole on your maxxum for the ball. The only drillings will be the thread that goes into the (ram) ball mount and the mounting of the ram mount onto your deck. make sense?
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easy enough! What size ball did you get? ;D
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easy enough! What size ball did you get? ;D
I honestly don't know since the shop guy ordered it for me and told me how to do it. Maybe you can tell what size if you see it. I still have the box for the ram mount at home... i can check the box too.
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How long is the shaft? ;D LOL
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How long is the shaft? ;D LOL
It's long.. not sure if u can handle it jimmy... lol :D
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;D
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Riq! I thought smallie season was closed for good but no... it's still open to catch and release only! YAY!!!! to Rum river I go!!!
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MN and its stupid laws! Its open for harvest in WI. O0 Anyone ever launch at the CR dam and go up river????
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MN and its stupid laws! Its open for harvest in WI. O0 Anyone ever launch at the CR dam and go up river????
I havent launched at coon rapids yet but I've launched around the anoka area (where rum river dumps into the mississippi). The river is pretty shallow around that area... averaging 2-4 feet from the banks to the middle of the river. The middle of the river can get to 10-15 ft and that's about it.
We see big smallies at the rum river damn in Anoka each spring but we can't seem to locate them anymore after they spawn. I'm thinking they probably head up north of the river after they spawn.... I'll have to dedicate sometime to finding them next year.
Will if you want to fish that stretch of the mississippi, let me know!
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I havent launched at coon rapids yet but I've launched around the anoka area (where rum river dumps into the mississippi). The river is pretty shallow around that area... averaging 2-4 feet from the banks to the middle of the river. The middle of the river can get to 10-15 ft and that's about it.
We see big smallies at the rum river damn in Anoka each spring but we can't seem to locate them anymore after they spawn. I'm thinking they probably head up north of the river after they spawn.... I'll have to dedicate sometime to finding them next year.
Will if you want to fish that stretch of the mississippi, let me know!
I'm always up for some fishing!! Let me know when! I've dropped the boat in at CR dam and run up to Rum River. Theres more rock up that way. Its a nice boat ride! O0
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I'm always up for some fishing!! Let me know when! I've dropped the boat in at CR dam and run up to Rum River. Theres more rock up that way. Its a nice boat ride! O0
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Too scared to take my boat up that way....
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its not bad gym-e! O0
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You guys going to launch at maxwell tomorrow? Or from Gray's then drive to maxwell?
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maxwell O0
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maxwell O0
eh.. guess I'll see you guys at Maxwell then.
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what time you be there? You get your ducer replaced yet??
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what time you be there? You get your ducer replaced yet??
I'm gonna leave home around 5:30am. My ducer?... no... my ducer isnt the problem remember? It's my 997si unit itself that's the problem. Humminbird's hahaass wants a flat fee of $250 to repair it.... i'll probably wait till winter before I send it in. :'(
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damn! $250
Sounds good, i'll be there about 6:30 or so. We'll chat. See you in the AM! ;)
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Saturday's result:
There was 3 of us in the 14.xx pound range, within ounces of each other. I ended up in 3rd with 14.7, someone else in 2nd, and Enosey for 1st at 14.14 lbs. :'( big fish was around 4lbs.
1st and 2nd place was paid out. WHY THE FARK DO I ALWAYS GET PLACED SHORT OF MONEY? >:(
There was a small meca club there, they had a limit of 5 fish too... their winning bag was ducking 21lbs!!!!!!! (two 4 pounders and one 5 pounder)... :idiot2:
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Riq/Will/Jimmy.... sounds like it's a go for St. Croix on Sunday... u guys doing it?
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Saturday's result:
There was 3 of us in the 14.xx pound range, within ounces of each other. I ended up in 3rd with 14.7, someone else in 2nd, and Enosey for 1st at 14.14 lbs. :'( big fish was around 4lbs.
1st and 2nd place was paid out. WHY THE FARK DO I ALWAYS GET PLACED SHORT OF MONEY? >:(
There was a small meca club there, they had a limit of 5 fish too... their winning bag was ducking 21lbs!!!!!!! (two 4 pounders and one 5 pounder)... :idiot2:
good job Jason! I had a bad day of fishing than just a bad day period. Riq/Will/Jimmy.... sounds like it's a go for St. Croix on Sunday... u guys doing it?
Not sure as of yet. To many things going on. My weekends are booked til November. >:( The croix should be a blast!! Get up on the sand points and bottom bounce 3/8 mimmics for 4-6lbs smallies! O0
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well Peter is opting for Tonka again... lol... i'm fine with whichever... just need to change strategy for river if it's gonna be st croix...
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If it's on Tonka and on Sunday I will be in...out for the Croix
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Well good luck to all that will be fishing!!! O0
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Well good luck to all that will be fishing!!! O0
Whatever Will.. I'll see you there!
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I'm a beginner fishermen.... need some tips for bass fishing. I have no idea what lure/bait to use for them.... i just purchase live bait such as night crawlers. Do those cheap lures that comes with tackle boxes any good? I mean can you catch fishes with those?
Need to make use of my fishing license, only been out there a few times since acquiring it. Any tips would be appreciated.
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I'm a beginner fishermen.... need some tips for bass fishing. I have no idea what lure/bait to use for them.... i just purchase live bait such as night crawlers. Do those cheap lures that comes with tackle boxes any good? I mean can you catch fishes with those?
Need to make use of my fishing license, only been out there a few times since acquiring it. Any tips would be appreciated.
You can start bass fishing with plastic worms. Any plastic worm and rig it like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4VEVBA3reU
Youtube is prob ur best bet for finding "how to" videos. O0
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get out there and throw spinners and buzzbaits, you'll catch bass any time of year. O0
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Ok guys, sounds like it's a go for Tonka on Saturday from 7:30am to 1:30pm... who's in?
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i'm out on this one. :(
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i'm out on this one. :(
:-[
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Ok guys, sounds like it's a go for Tonka on Saturday from 7:30am to 1:30pm... who's in?
Out...
Got plans on Saturday. If it was on sunday I would have been in but Sunday looks like rain...
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hmmmmm... i need a partner. :'(
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hmmmmm... i need a partner. :'(
u have no partner yet? :)
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u have no partner yet? :)
just found one actually. heheh.
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O0 kick some bass bro :)
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The tourney time changed, now its from 7:30 to 3pm.
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The tourney time changed, now its from 7:30 to 3pm.
O0
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Help me pick a lake for MONDAY O0
gotta be within-1.5 hour one way drive O0
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Help me pick a lake for MONDAY O0
gotta be within-1.5 hour one way drive O0
bass fishing?
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bass fishing?
yup. i want to hit the river the walleyes but might still be a no wake. Thought about going to mille lacs, but wind might be too shiaty! Maybe Upper Croix, depending on water temps. Chequamegon bay, depending on wind. Me wants to chase 3-6lb smallies! :)
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yup. i want to hit the river the walleyes but might still be a no wake. Thought about going to mille lacs, but wind might be too shiaty! Maybe Upper Croix, depending on water temps. Chequamegon bay, depending on wind. Me wants to chase 3-6lb smallies! :)
lol let me know if you find 6lb smallies!
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lol let me know if you find 6lb smallies!
talked to Chino lastnight. Upper Croix is good but water temps have to be right. Chequamegan bay hold some monster smallies!!!!! 5lbs+!!!!! LETS GO!
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talked to Chino lastnight. Upper Croix is good but water temps have to be right. Chequamegan bay hold some monster smallies!!!!! 5lbs+!!!!! LETS GO!
No idea what Chequamegan is.. is that a bay on the st croix? or is that a completely diff lake?
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No idea what Chequamegan is.. is that a bay on the st croix? or is that a completely diff lake?
Lake Superior! O0 Ashland, WI 8)
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Lake Superior! O0 Ashland, WI 8)
omfg i know what ur talking about!! it's like fishing in lake eerie!!! Dude i'm totally down... i've always wanted to fish thurrr!!!!
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omfg i know what ur talking about!! it's like fishing in lake eerie!!! Dude i'm totally down... i've always wanted to fish thurrr!!!!
FOSHO! O0 SO WHEN ARE WE GOING??? WE MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE YOUR BOAT THOUGH. ;D
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the things we do for catch and release fish with our thousands of $$$$ boats, gear and all. ;D :idiot2:
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the things we do for catch and release fish with our thousands of $$$$ boats, gear and all. ;D :idiot2:
lol exactly!.... have u gone to this place before? how long is the drive?
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Photo, congrats on kicking some ass saturday!!! O0
Ashland is about a 3.5 hour drive.
Sunday, went to Cedar Lake in WI. Lots of gills and bass but all small. Had a follow on Grama, thing looked like a log chasing grama. After Cedar, went to Willow Flowage to do some flippn. Picked up some jumbo perch on red 3/8 jigs.
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Monday hit up the Croix, north. Too much current, caught a bit of everything. The crappies were on fire, every cast!
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Fall Fishing at its best! O0
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Nice job!!! O0
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dude, I talked to an old timer lastnight on the river. He said if i'm looking for smallies to go north of the dam. The average smallie is 16-18inches! I plan to hit it this weekend before I fly out of town. Dude said, slower current-like waaaay slow, lots of rock and log jams. You can also fly for 7-8miles upstream. I'm excited!!!!! :D
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dude, I talked to an old timer lastnight on the river. He said if i'm looking for smallies to go north of the dam. The average smallie is 16-18inches! I plan to hit it this weekend before I fly out of town. Dude said, slower current-like waaaay slow, lots of rock and log jams. You can also fly for 7-8miles upstream. I'm excited!!!!! :D
wuh? I'm guessing this is all past the high bridge?
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past high bridge is good too, it looks like p4. The area I'm talking about is north of the Dam in ST.Croix Falls. O0
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Spent saturday and monday half days on the croix. The bite is ON and yes it is :idiot2: on!
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3.5 piggy O0
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4.5 piggy O0
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30-40 fish days!!!!!! Its a bit chilly in the am but well worth the time put in. Jigs, tubes, dropshot and topwater. Fish caught 1fow-20fow, get on up there!!!! Points on are fire!!!!! O0
Good Luck to all that will be participating the sunday open, my brother will be out there with my boat. Good LUCK!!!! I'll be somewhere warm for a few days. :)
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Jason you fishing this Sunday?
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Jason you fishing this Sunday?
What's going on Sunday?
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St. Croix again...same format as before...
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St. Croix again...same format as before...
ummm... not sure. You thinking about going?
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ummm... not sure. You thinking about going?
Only as your partner...LOL
I hate the croix...don't know how to catch fish on that river...
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Only as your partner...LOL
I hate the croix...don't know how to catch fish on that river...
I was hoping to partner up with Riq ::) ... I still don't know too many areas on that river. Will would be another good guy to partner up with. If I do decide to do it and my brother backs out, I'll give you a call (as long as you're willing to split gas cost :-[ ) Gas is the only thing that kills me for the st. croix. The haul up there and back and the long runs through the river... :'( Just gotta see if the wallet will allow for this sunday. :knuppel2:
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I was hoping to partner up with Riq ::) ... I still don't know too many areas on that river. Will would be another good guy to partner up with. If I do decide to do it and my brother backs out, I'll give you a call (as long as you're willing to split gas cost :-[ ) Gas is the only thing that kills me for the st. croix. The haul up there and back and the long runs through the river... :'( Just gotta see if the wallet will allow for this sunday. :knuppel2:
All good man...I know the costs of gas too...LOL especially coming from our side of town...
Will's gonna be outta town I think...
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I bet all of you fishermen here owns those vacuum sealing bag machine huh? Hahaha. O0
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I bet all of you fishermen here owns those vacuum sealing bag machine huh? Hahaha. O0
No... I'd have to sell a rod and reel to buy one.
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sorry guys im out of town, but good luck!
what is a vacumm sealing machine? i dont keep fish much anymore.
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Any of you guys know of any fishing spots here in Fresno that is FREE of charge? I don't really fish much or know that much of it at all....... I've only been to Millerton Lake a few times, but they charge $10 each time to go there. I've seen people fishing off that bridge on the way to Millerton Lake.... is that legal? Any info would be appreciated.
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Any of you guys know of any fishing spots here in Fresno that is FREE of charge? I don't really fish much or know that much of it at all....... I've only been to Millerton Lake a few times, but they charge $10 each time to go there. I've seen people fishing off that bridge on the way to Millerton Lake.... is that legal? Any info would be appreciated.
no clue, most of us in here are from the midwest where hunting and fishing is free-minus the license. O0
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So how is the fishing been lately??? I haven't had any time to get out.
IOWA this weekend, guided trip. We'll be chasing big bows on a fly!!!!!!!! I can't Wait!!! O0
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fish from an open on St.Croix a few weeks ago.... :)
Talk about PIGGYS! O0
Here you go Rick.... O0
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Got this guy this morning throwing a Lunker Punker. Big head and long but skinny........ . :'( :'( :'( No shoulder and belly. Weight in at 7lb even on a digital scale. I could only imagine how big it is if it was healthy. Released after pic and weighed.
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Caught it right infront of two guys on a Ranger. As soon as they saw me landing it, they both started throwing their swimbait too. ;D ;D ;D
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Got this guy this morning throwing a Lunker Punker. Big head and long but skinny........ . :'( :'( :'( No shoulder and belly. Weight in at 7lb even on a digital scale. I could only imagine how big it is if it was healthy. Released after pic and weighed.
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Caught it right infront of two guys on a Ranger. As soon as they saw me landing it, they both started throwing their swimbait too. ;D ;D ;D
That's a big fish but yeah...... it looks like it's starving to death.
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Got this guy this morning throwing a Lunker Punker. Big head and long but skinny........ . :'( :'( :'( No shoulder and belly. Weight in at 7lb even on a digital scale. I could only imagine how big it is if it was healthy. Released after pic and weighed.
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Caught it right infront of two guys on a Ranger. As soon as they saw me landing it, they both started throwing their swimbait too. ;D ;D ;D
Holy shit, nice catch bro!!!
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So umm, where r dem bass biting at here in the midwest??
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Got another one on the punker this morning at the local park pond. On the first few cast, tried the pop, pop, stop or pop, pop, pop, stop (30 secs - 1 min wait in between stop) then continue the process all the way in. Nothing showed interest in that retreive so on the next cast, I tried the steady walk the dog retrieve. After 4-5 slides, got a blowup. Wait til the rod load up and started cranking. Faught it for a while and lipped it. Didn't have my scale so just took some measurements before releasing it back. Measured at 21" and 16.5" for an estimated weight of ~6lbs. Not bad for a duck shit pond.......
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phew!!!!!!!! thats a lot of reading. so some of u do fish tournaments... O0
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SO WHATS NEW IN THE BASS FISHING WORLD??? 4months away boys and the sweet smell of 2stroke is back in action. As of now the Auger will have to remind me of the big 2strokes!
Rick and Jason, anyone adding more junk into the boat??? :)
phew!!!!!!!! thats a lot of reading. so some of u do fish tournaments... O0
nope.
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which state has the better hmong bass fishermen? Y? who?
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which state has the better hmong bass fishermen? Y? who?
not quite sure of who is the better one. I'd say the one that adapts the quickest is the best. Throw a bunch of guys on a new lake and first to adapt wins..... O0
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i was googling hmong bass fishing and noticed something. why aren't there any hmong girls fishing in these tournaments? is it a sport us ladies can't join?
so many sports are sexist, always geared more towards to for guys.
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Its not a sexist sport. O0 I know of a few girls that do participate in the circuits I fish here also. O0
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Never knew about this site until now.
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Never knew about this site until now.
Welcome Perry O0
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what lake are tchb and hbc fishing? how many lakes do they fish per season? how much is entree fee? what are the rules or requirements?
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what lake are tchb and hbc fishing? how many lakes do they fish per season? how much is entree fee? what are the rules or requirements?
Thanks Will.
TCHB and HBC? Please refer to site.
http://www.twincitieshmongbassers.com/
http://groups.google.com/group/hmong-bass-club
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hmm....
just by browsing i can't tell. other than tchb seems very small with just a few of the same people posting.
as for hbc, i can't see. judt browsing, not willing to register...... ... yet..
but atmosphere wise, which club is better... as in friendlier/more welcoming.
which club is tougher as in better fishing peoples? does these 2 clubs inter-compete with each other like fish the same tournament how recreations have compete against each other? which club do you guys fish, have fished or still fish with? what's you're guys view?
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hmm....
just by browsing i can't tell. other than tchb seems very small with just a few of the same people posting.
as for hbc, i can't see. judt browsing, not willing to register...... ... yet..
but atmosphere wise, which club is better... as in friendlier/more welcoming.
which club is tougher as in better fishing peoples? does these 2 clubs inter-compete with each other like fish the same tournament how recreations have compete against each other? which club do you guys fish, have fished or still fish with? what's you're guys view?
I've only fished HBC several times because I'm limited on time and horsepower. TCHB has a horsepower restriction of 150hp, $50 entry fee and allowed up to 3 fishermen. Both clubs have great, competitive fishermen with the same mentality and that is to win. Overall, HBC will be more competitive, higher entry fee, 2 man team and most of those guys will sport 200hp + with all the electronics you can think of. A lot of them are veterans and have fished with meeka clubs and done well. Both clubs has not fished against each other but the fishermen has hopped around. You will need to be invited to HBC. Its free, I can invite you, just give me your e-mail address.
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so from what you've observed in your times you've fished with hbc, who are the really good guys/teams? do they also come here on ph? i saw a youtube fo hbc on waconia and only the yellow boat stand out. is that team good? are you good? what about if you've caught one big fish before, does that make you a good fishing man? this hmong bass tournament thing is very interesting. i also noticed in the hbc waconia youtube video, they all have pretty boats. doesn't look like metal ones, theirs look expensive. so do you have to have a boat like that? oh yeah, what's a "meeka" club? is that another hmong club like that is more advanced?
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i think it's pretty cool O0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx9WECJDzUk
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so from what you've observed in your times you've fished with hbc, who are the really good guys/teams? do they also come here on ph? i saw a youtube fo hbc on waconia and only the yellow boat stand out. is that team good? are you good? what about if you've caught one big fish before, does that make you a good fishing man? this hmong bass tournament thing is very interesting. i also noticed in the hbc waconia youtube video, they all have pretty boats. doesn't look like metal ones, theirs look expensive. so do you have to have a boat like that? oh yeah, what's a "meeka" club? is that another hmong club like that is more advanced?
I think everyone is good, people just have their good days and bad days. What it takes to win are lots of pefishing. Kind of like studying to ace your exam. That being said, some are more experienced then others. And just b/c u caught a big fish doesn't mean you're good bc luck plays a role. You have to catch your limit with the biggest fishes in tournaments and repeat that process then you can categorize yourself as good, win lots of tournaments and you're great! Your boat does not make you a better fishermen, but it gives individuals the confidence. Lots of the members are very reserved so they don't come on here. Best learning experience are hands on experience.
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tournament bass fishing sounds fun. i see lots of poles in peoples boats n electronics too, must be expensive to fish in tournaments. how many poles should i have if i wanna fish in these tournaments? what kind of stuff do i need?
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tournament bass fishing sounds fun. i see lots of poles in peoples boats n electronics too, must be expensive to fish in tournaments. how many poles should i have if i wanna fish in these tournaments? what kind of stuff do i need?
It can get expensive, depends on your wallet. For starters, you need a boat with a working live well, 3 rods at a minimum, one heavy and two medium heavy. Some people have over a dozen rods. Stuff? I assume lures? Best if you go out and start buying lures to see what works for you.
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perry, do you have a mbr843c or 844c glx,imx laying around? :)
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perry, do you have a mbr843c or 844c glx,imx laying around? :)
I don't have any IMX, I upgraded all my rods to GLX and NRX. I have an 843c GLX, why? You want to borrow it b/c its not for sale. :)
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i'm looking for one.... ;D
SO tell me about the NRX...
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i'm looking for one.... ;D
SO tell me about the NRX...
I got the NRX 873. It is 7' 3", med-hvy fast action, 1/4-3/4oz lure weight. Currently I have a Steez 103SHA on it with 30lb power-pro. I like to use this rod with a 1/4oz gamakastu weighted swimbait hook and 5" Hardnose rhino swimshad. I use the Rhino Hardnose b/c I can catch 20+ fish out of the milfoil, grass and weeds and still have my lure in one piece -vs- money-minnow, berkley swimshads or any other. These things will outlast all other soft plastic swimbaits. Fish don't care how it swims, as long as it mimics so no point of paying $9 for 3 or 4 yum and berkley when you can pay $5 for 5 hardnose. Anyway, the extra 3" tip helps me cast this lure an extra 20 + feet vs my other 843c GLX which I sold to another fishermen on TCHB. Why does it matter? Because when fish are in shallow water it is easy to disturbed them, once you disturbed them your chances of catching them is over! So a longer cast will help you catch fish when they are in the shallow. When i was inexperienced, I used to cast short distance into milfoil edges, grass, trees, structures and had a hard time catching anything, it was even harder when the water is like glass and calm. I basically disturbed them before I even had a chance. When fishes are in 2-4FOW, I like to cast 35 + yards out and keep my lure inches under top surface as I retrieve back, I can literally see the fish creating a wake towards the lure and then explosion!
Total rod & reel weight. NRX + 103SHA: 8.9oz
Long rod w/soft tip helped cast lighter lures further. G Loomis rods had always been great about this. Backbone to hull fish out of the grass is amazing for the med-hvy NRX. They don't lie when they say 20% stronger and 15% lighter. Its well balanced. I can fish all day with this rod and not feel a thing at the end of the day. The wrapping looks more stronger. And the smaller hybrid REC and guides is unique, reduced weight and felt stronger when trying to bend it off. Unfortunately, due to winterizing the boat early and earlier than normal cold season this year I haven't had as much time fishing the NRX rod as I would like to.
I don't like fishing all day with heavy rods so if you're like me, you will like what you pay for. My go to rods for fishing all day are 6' 8" and 7' 1". I haven't fished enough of the latest rods or other brands to compare the NRX to. I will only compare to those I used, St. Croix rods, Shimano rods, Daiwa rods, carrot sticks, fenwick, abu garcia and none are close to the NRX when it comes to lightweight and performance. However, they will all catch fish and all will break when your wife/gf slams the door on it.
A lot of guys like the Daiwa Steez rods. I don't, they are too stiff for me. For me, it takes more effort to cast lures. Loomis vs Daiwa, both 7', both med-hvy, both daiwa steez 103sha reels, both 40lb braided power pro and both using 3/8oz jig&pig both fishing same weather condition.
Overhead casting: If I overcast with the Daiwa rod, I will have to swing harder and release the line earlier with control b/c there's not flex to the tip, if I don't then BIRDNEST. For the Loomis, it has a softer tip so I don't have to put as much force and that reduces the chance of birdnest.
Side casting: Now casting from the side. With the Daiwa rod, I will need to put some effort in both my wrist and elbow. With Loomis, very little effort on the elbow and mostly wrist motion will do the job.
Hauling fish out of the grass: On the same spec rods, this is when the Daiwa has the advantage. If you're like me, you will have a dozen + rods and will not use a med-hvy rod for heavy grass and weeds.
A friend of mine has the Daiwa Steez rods, he loses his upper tip rings all the time.
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I got the NRX 873. It is 7' 3", med-hvy fast action, 1/4-3/4oz lure weight. Currently I have a Steez 103SHA on it with 30lb power-pro. I like to use this rod with a 1/4oz gamakastu weighted swimbait hook and 5" Hardnose rhino swimshad. I use the Rhino Hardnose b/c I can catch 20+ fish out of the milfoil, grass and weeds and still have my lure in one piece -vs- money-minnow, berkley swimshads or any other. These things will outlast all other soft plastic swimbaits. Fish don't care how it swims, as long as it mimics so no point of paying $9 for 3 or 4 yum and berkley when you can pay $5 for 5 hardnose. Anyway, the extra 3" tip helps me cast this lure an extra 20 + feet vs my other 843c GLX which I sold to another fishermen on TCHB. Why does it matter? Because when fish are in shallow water it is easy to disturbed them, once you disturbed them your chances of catching them is over! So a longer cast will help you catch fish when when they are in the shallow. When i was inexperienced, I used to cast short distance into milfoil edges, grass, trees, structures and had a hard time catching anything, it was even harder when the water is like glass and calm. I basically disturbed them before I even had a chance. When fishes are in 2-4FOW, I like to cast 35 + yards out and keep my lure inches under top surface as I retrieve back, I can literally see the fish creating a wake towards the lure and then explosion!
Total rod & reel weight. NRX + 103SHA: 8.9oz
Long rod w/soft tip helped cast lighter lures further. G Loomis rods had always been great about this. Backbone to hull fish out of the grass is amazing for the med-hvy NRX. They don't lie when they say 20% stronger and 15% lighter. Its well balanced. I can fish all day with this rod and not feel a thing at the end of the day. The wrapping looks more stronger. And the smaller hybrid REC and guides is unique, reduced weight and felt stronger when trying to bend it off. Unfortunately, due to winterizing the boat early cold season this year I haven't had as much time fishing the NRX rod as I would like to.
I don't like fishing all day with heavy rods so if you're like me, you will like what you pay for. My go to rods for fishing all day are 6' 8" and 7' 1". I haven't fished enough of the latest rods or other brands to compare the NRX to. I will only compare to those I used, St. Croix rods, Shimano rods, Daiwa rods, carrot sticks, fenwick, abu garcia and none are close to the NRX when it comes to lightweight and performance. However, they will all catch fish and all will break when your wife/gf slams the door on it.
A lot of guys like the Daiwa Steez rods. I don't, they are too stiff for me. For me, it takes more effort to cast lures. Loomis vs Daiwa, both 7', both med-hvy, both daiwa steez 103sha reels, both 40lb braided power pro and both using 3/8oz jig&pig both fishing same weather condition.
Overhead casting: If I overcast with the Daiwa rod, I will have to swing harder and release the line earlier with control b/c there's not flex to the tip, if I don't then BIRDNEST. For the Loomis, it has a softer tip so I don't have to put as much force and that reduces the chance of birdnest.
Side casting: Now casting from the side. With the Daiwa rod, I will need to put some effort in both my wrist and elbow. With Loomis, very little effort on the elbow and mostly wrist motion will do the job.
Hauling fish out of the grass: On the same spec rods, this is when the Daiwa has the advantage. If you're like me, you will have a dozen + rods and will not use a med-hvy rod for heavy grass and weeds.
A friend of mine has the Daiwa Steez rods, he loses his upper tip rings all the time.
good info
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So I picked up a Humminbird 798c SI for the bow... the 787c2 will be up for sale if you know anyone that's interested. Check online to see how much these units are selling for (used/good condition) and make me an offer.
Thanks!
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what is a hummingbird? sounds like an ornament that attaches to the front of the boat like how cars had.
the way you guys are naming things, sounds like model numbers. i don't have the slightest clue.
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what is a hummingbird? sounds like an ornament that attaches to the front of the boat like how cars had.
the way you guys are naming things, sounds like model numbers. i don't have the slightest clue.
Humminbird are fish finders/chart plotters (Marine GPS navigation)...
(http://salestores.com/stores/images/images_747/4065801.jpg)
(http://www.navigadget.com/wp-content/postimages/2009/12/humminbird-gps-marine.jpg)
(http://www.wikispecs.org/images/Humminbird_797c2_SI_Combo_GPS_System.jpg)
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So anyone adding a PowerPole or Talon? :)
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So anyone adding a PowerPole or Talon? :)
I look at both the power pole and talon. I don't have room on my transom or jackplate. Sucks!
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what's the purpose for them?
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what's the purpose for them?
No real purpose just to look cool and throw money away, thats all. O0
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I look at both the power pole and talon. I don't have room on my transom or jackplate. Sucks!
ain't nothn a bit of duct tape, super glue, jb weld and a great imagination can't fix. O0
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after looking it up, i have to comment..... wouldn't you save way more money by just dropping a regular anchor. it does the same thing.
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after looking it up, i have to comment..... wouldn't you save way more money by just dropping a regular anchor. it does the same thing.
An anchor would do the same thing yep... but less convenient and a lot slower to deploy and retrieve.
I wouldn't mind having a Talon or two.. some day... some day when I start winning tournaments that will fund it.
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papa is learning quick....
those side image, are they really as impressive as they say they are to those of you who have it?
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Google does wonders.
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papa is learning quick....
those side image, are they really as impressive as they say they are to those of you who have it?
Side image is an awesome tool as long as you have the time and patience to learn how to use it. I get too inpatient and just want to fish most of the time, so idling around and looking for structure/cover is something I want to work some more this year.
Some of the stuff I've scanned on St. Croix:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00043.png)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00016.png)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00058.png)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00059.png)
A bunch of fish here:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Humminbird/S00061.png)
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Photo stop showing them whitebass spots. ;D O0
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Photo stop showing them whitebass spots. ;D O0
LOL no worries, the coordinates aren't showing! ;D
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;D haha you gonna make the gtg tomorrow??
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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/V6MERC/100_1319.jpg
RE: Talon or Powerpole.
Not actual pix of my boat but exact model. There's no way I can put one on. I guess Mr. Allison didn't think anyone would come up with a powerpole.
TCHB GTG: I never fished that lake. My Nils is not here yet and there's no depth contour to that lake so I don't know if I can make it out.....Sucks to drill holes with a hand auger to find out you're only at 3-4 FOW. Those of you going, good luck.
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wow, just wow..... the money you guys put into stuff like this is out of this world. all just to try and catch a fish..
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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/V6MERC/100_1319.jpg
RE: Talon or Powerpole.
Not actual pix of my boat but exact model. There's no way I can put one on. I guess Mr. Allison didn't think anyone would come up with a powerpole.
TCHB GTG: I never fished that lake. My Nils is not here yet and there's no depth contour to that lake so I don't know if I can make it out.....Sucks to drill holes with a hand auger to find out you're only at 3-4 FOW. Those of you going, good luck.
I'm sure there will be at least 3 - 4 augers. Your more then welcome to use my old strikemaster when we are out there LOL. I posted the map on the dnr site on the main post in TCHB. It's a decent map so we should be able to find some deeper water but with a lake like that it will be lots of holes and lots of moving around.
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wow, just wow..... the money you guys put into stuff like this is out of this world. all just to try and catch a fish..
I prefer TNT or commercial netting but law prohibits most of from using such method. You only see it like that but at home we only get oatmeal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Once a month, if we're lucky, we'll get some kind of animal protein. When we're at the gas pumps, we only put in $5.
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I'm sure there will be at least 3 - 4 augers. Your more then welcome to use my old strikemaster when we are out there LOL. I posted the map on the dnr site on the main post in TCHB. It's a decent map so we should be able to find some deeper water but with a lake like that it will be lots of holes and lots of moving around.
Makes me feel a little comfortable if I make it out there. Thanks!
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;D haha you gonna make the gtg tomorrow??
Not sure yet.. we are suppose to go snowboarding so we'll see if that even happens. Do you guys plan on driving out on the lake? I haven't been out so I don't know what the ice conditions look like...
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Not sure yet.. we are suppose to go snowboarding so we'll see if that even happens. Do you guys plan on driving out on the lake? I haven't been out so I don't know what the ice conditions look like...
Most of us has been driving on the lake. I've seen full size trucks so it sure beats hauling a sled. I was out testing the auger weeks ago and it was about 14-16 inches then. I'm sure its close to 20" now.
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Not sure yet.. we are suppose to go snowboarding so we'll see if that even happens. Do you guys plan on driving out on the lake? I haven't been out so I don't know what the ice conditions look like...
Shit I ain't walking...LOL
That would be a long walk from the access on that lake. I'm sure it's safe to drive on and I bet there are over 300 perms out there already...LOL
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Bass_Blaster, you in Minnesota? Do any tournies?
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Bass_Blaster, you in Minnesota? Do any tournies?
thought i read he said he fished a few hbc tournaments. i would assume that he's in mn or close enough.
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Shit I ain't walking...LOL
That would be a long walk from the access on that lake. I'm sure it's safe to drive on and I bet there are over 300 perms out there already...LOL
LOL, Jimmy I should just have you txt me if they are biting then I'll swing by. :P
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LOL, Jimmy I should just have you txt me if they are biting then I'll swing by. :P
Haven't seen any allisons in the tournies I've fished... ???
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Bass_Blaster, you in Minnesota? Do any tournies?
Yes, I am. I've fished some tournies here and there but honest truth is, I'm no good. My schedule is very limited so I can't be out there as much as I like. For 2011, I plan to fish more tournaments and less leisure fishing. I think that should balance my schedule.
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Haven't seen any allisons in the tournies I've fished... ???
Where are you from? WI?
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Where are you from? WI?
No, here in MN... I'm a fan of Allison boats. Considered one a few years ago but it was beyond my $5000 budget lol. How do you like your allison? How's the speed? how's the fishing platform?
Come fish with HBC this spring. We're all average fishermen. No KVD's in our club (except Rick and his bro) but that's about it... LOL.
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thought i read he said he fished a few hbc tournaments. i would assume that he's in mn or close enough.
Papa, you coming out to fish this year?
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No, here in MN... I'm a fan of Allison boats. Considered one a few years ago but it was beyond my $5000 budget lol. How do you like your allison? How's the speed? how's the fishing platform?
Come fish with HBC this spring. We're all average fishermen. No KVD's in our club (except Rick and his bro) but that's about it... LOL.
I fished with HBC a few times. I just don't think you remember me. I had an 08' white Alumacraft w/75 Yamaha. For years I been drooling for XB21 2+2 and w/the Alumacraft, I had a buyers remorse every single day. I considered the Z21 amongst many others but still that Allison comes to mind. I sold my alumacraft last summer hoping to pick up an Allison in a few years but my supporting wife bought the Allison for my birthday last summer. I really like the boat! Lots of people say bad things about it but has never rode in one. The ride is ultra smooth b/c you're mostly in the air and very little boat touches the water. At 21' 2" and a sharp keel design, it handles rough water easily.
If you're looking into Allisons and you're an avid fishermen. Only look at the XB21 Bassport Pro Elite or 2+2. All the other models do not have good fishing platforms--too narrow and too light. If anyone is looking into these boats and want a test ride. Let me know...
LIKES:
1) Patent designed Hull and patent skid planer puts the boat on pad even at 20mph. This makes the boat very fuel efficient. Its only has a 30gal fuel tank but will last me several outings. With a 200 mile range at cruising speeds.
2) 4 seats makes it family friendly.
3) Love the 5 gal bucket for trash.
4) More storage room than any bass boat in its class
5) Total length 23' 6" w/swing tongue fits in most average garage perfectly w/o any angling.
..There are lots to like about this boat.
DISLIKES:
1) Front deck is a little narrow than your conventional bassboats. (Of course, with speed and performance, come some sacrafices)
2) Price
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^ah sweet. come back out... I remember a few guys that had alumacrafts.
My reason for wanting an Allison a few years back was because I would get the best of both worlds - having space for 4-5 people and having the platform of a bass boat plus performance. Prices for them were sky high and they were hard to find. The price for used ones could almost buy you a new ranger, skeeter, triton, etc.
Since I mainly fish now, I think I would prefer the wider platforms of your skeeters and rangers (z520, z521)... The other thing I considered was (maintenance) cost and availability of parts - it's a lot easier to find parts for the common big name boats.
The only negative thing I hear about allisons and Bullets are that due to them being so light, they get poor performance in rough waters. Have you tested your Allison out in 2-3+ footers?
Allisons are still awesome boats nonetheless. You can take me for a ride this summer. O0
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Papa, you coming out to fish this year?
i've never fished other than sit on the bank and watch the kids. but i'm researching it just to understand it.
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^ah sweet. come back out... I remember a few guys that had alumacrafts.
My reason for wanting an Allison a few years back was because I would get the best of both worlds - having space for 4-5 people and having the platform of a bass boat plus performance. Prices for them were sky high and they were hard to find. The price for used ones could almost buy you a new ranger, skeeter, triton, etc.
Since I mainly fish now, I think I would prefer the wider platforms of your skeeters and rangers (z520, z521)... The other thing I considered was (maintenance) cost and availability of parts - it's a lot easier to find parts for the common big name boats.
The only negative thing I hear about allisons and Bullets are that due to them being so light, they get poor performance in rough waters. Have you tested your Allison out in 2-3+ footers?
Allisons are still awesome boats nonetheless. You can take me for a ride this summer. O0
Having a huge platform is a plus. And that is what Allisons lack. (Performance boats will have smaller/narrower decks) The stories you hear are somewhat true. Bullets weigh 900-1100lbs. Allisons have many models, the SUB, XR(drags boats), XB21 Bassport, the XB2002 and XB2003 are bassboats weighing at 800-900lbs and these boats suck arse in rough water because of their weight and 88" beam. When people hear Allison bassboat, they automatically refer to these two models. Allison the elite bassboat models XB21's. They have a 93" beam and weigh apx 1500lbs dryweight. Fill up the tank, throw in some gears and add a two guys and you're looking at 2100lbs + or -. That makes a perfectly balanced boat.
Anyway, 2-3 chops are not problem. Once you get on pad and that long sharp keel slices and breaks wake like butter. I'm not going to lie and say it does great with 4-5 choppers b/c anyone out fishing on 4-5 choppers in a bass boat needs serious help.
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btw, i fished last year w/HBC on green lake. That day was horrendous! The winds was awful, creating 2ft-3ft waves with white caps. I ran across the lake like a Somalian with a lunch ticket with no prob.
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btw, i fished last year w/HBC on green lake. That day was horrendous! The winds was awful, creating 2ft-3ft waves with white caps. I ran across the lake like a Somalian with a lunch ticket with no prob.
The Tonka Classic for HBC was worse...we hit a wave on the side and I got freaking drenched in a 20ft bass boat...I bet them waves were good 4 - 5 footers
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The Tonka Classic for HBC was worse...we hit a wave on the side and I got freaking drenched in a 20ft bass boat...I bet them waves were good 4 - 5 footers
I didn't fish the Classic but I remember the J4th was bad too. Even with my Deep V then, I still got pounded like black on white.
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with the j4 tournament usually on the st. croix and it being a big water that can get 2-3ft waves. wouldn't it be wise for the tournament directors to limit boats to 16ft minimum for safety reasons. by the way you guys are talking, it's already a chore for 20-21ft bass boats in those waves already, i can't imagine a small 12-14ft aluminum braving those.
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with the j4 tournament usually on the st. croix and it being a big water that can get 2-3ft waves. wouldn't it be wise for the tournament directors to limit boats to 16ft minimum for safety reasons. by the way you guys are talking, it's already a chore for 20-21ft bass boats in those waves already, i can't imagine a small 12-14ft aluminum braving those.
One would think but its up to the angler. If I'm fishing out of a 12' boat amongst giants (not bassboats but the cruisers and yachts on the St Croix) I will probably not fish.
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One would think but its up to the angler. If I'm fishing out of a 12' boat amongst giants (not bassboats but the cruisers and yachts on the St Croix) I will probably not fish.
Which is usually the case..I haven't seen a 12 - 14 ft boat in any july 4th tourney..
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Which is usually the case..I haven't seen a 12 - 14 ft boat in any july 4th tourney..
I could be wrong but I've seen a 14ft. (Refer to Neng's youtube video)
I had a 16.5 and I didn't like it one bit when cruisers and other boats creating wakes.
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The Tonka Classic for HBC was worse...we hit a wave on the side and I got freaking drenched in a 20ft bass boat...I bet them waves were good 4 - 5 footers
LOL I remember that 1st day of the Tonka classic... it was pretty crazy, my bro and I flew straight through everything -- we were expecting more boats to show up to the other side of tonka but to our surprise we were the only one fishing our bays... it some how paid off as we landed 20lbs that first day hehehe.
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nvm
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with the j4 tournament usually on the st. croix and it being a big water that can get 2-3ft waves. wouldn't it be wise for the tournament directors to limit boats to 16ft minimum for safety reasons. by the way you guys are talking, it's already a chore for 20-21ft bass boats in those waves already, i can't imagine a small 12-14ft aluminum braving those.
And this is what happens when 1 man leads a club and not a committee. Members have no saying. Unless that one man listens to members and make decisions based on their majority voice.
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just 2.5 months left for you bass heads.
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just 2.5 months left for you bass heads.
Can't wait for opening day to come! Got some shopping to do still and fishing expos/shows to attend. I already know where I'll be fishing opening day. :D ;D
Goal this year is to catch a 6+lbs O0
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Photo, question for you...
I haven't taken out any of my gear out of my boat cuz I'm lazy. Umm.....will there be any damage to my gear? Boat is stored in garage. ;D damn I hope all my hooks aren't rusted up.
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Photo, question for you...
I haven't taken out any of my gear out of my boat cuz I'm lazy. Umm.....will there be any damage to my gear? Boat is stored in garage. ;D damn I hope all my hooks aren't rusted up.
I don't know the "right" answer to your question but from experience I don't think anything bad will happen to your gears. Just make sure you change out lines - that should be a given already. :)
Me on the other hand, did not winterize my motor and never take out my batteries - I just leave them charging all winter long. Surprisingly I've gone 3 seasons now without taking them out... hehe, still running strong. (knock on wood!)
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As long as you don't leave plastics on the hooks you should be fine. I left a trailer on one of my jigs last year and it was hooked to my baitkeeper on my pole and it rusted up the hook and the bait keeper.
as far as line goes I will replace my one reel of fluoro. My braided lines will get one more year out of them. I will unspool the line and respool from the other end so the half that didnt get used last year gets used this year.
Probably get 2 more rods and reels this year. 1 flipping stick and 1 spinning rod
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i guess i'll have to dig everything out now as I don't remember.
Damn you guys and your fluoro ;D
You guys see the new Abu Verdicts? Not bad for the price and feel of them. If you are looking to try something new Capras is carrying Dobbyns now.
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why use mono line when those braided line are stronger?
why use a 200hp+ boat when you can catch fish in a 40hp boat?
why have so many poles when you can only use one at a time?
why have all those expensive electronics when it's still up to the fish if they wanna bite?
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why use mono line when those braided line are stronger? Answr: Some days fish are picky and if they see your line, you will have no chance of catching them. Especially the larger, smarter bass.
why use a 200hp+ boat when you can catch fish in a 40hp boat? Answr: You want to get from point A to point B fast when fishing in a tournament.
why have so many poles when you can only use one at a time? Answr: In tournament fishing, each rod has its own application. You need a bigger, heavier rod with heavier line to haul fish out of the grass. Crank baits requires a mod-fast rod so you don't rip the hooks out of its mouth. Jig & Pig rods need to be very sensitive so you can feel each bite.....and so on.
why have all those expensive electronics when it's still up to the fish if they wanna bite? Answr: You need to find structure, bait fish, need to mark way points and tracks to show where you've been, where you're going next.
If you don't fish tournaments and don't care for it. Then one rod, a 25hp jon boat or shore and no electronics will be adequate.
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thanks, very informative. must be like golf, each club for certain situation. this opens up a whole new world of what really goes into being a competitive fisherman.
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thanks, very informative. must be like golf, each club for certain situation. this opens up a whole new world of what really goes into being a competitive fisherman.
Yes! Fishing rods are very much like golf clubs. No prob!
My wife looks at my rods and say, "They're all the same, why do you keep buying more?" I tell her, same like your purses....only difference is, I use mine and they no longer of the price tags on them.
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Anyone interested in a 8' Minnkota Talon in black?
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^what happened Will??? Not liking it? Can't install it?.... :-\
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from the research it might not be what I need. :) so either I sell it or return it. I can install it without a problem, I might have to go with a PP bracket instead of Minnkota bracket. O0 I may pull the trigger on a PP 8' Pro instead.
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from the research it might not be what I need. :) so either I sell it or return it. I can install it without a problem, I might have to go with a PP bracket instead of Minnkota bracket. O0 I may pull the trigger on a PP 8' Pro instead.
can you elaborate a little more on "it might not be what you needed?"
Does it not fit? too much modding to get it to work? Don't have the right bracket? Not sturdy enough? etc etc etc.... (and how much you wanna sell it for?)
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I don't think its going to be sturdy enough for my needs. As you know us bass guys are hard on our equipment, like very hard. ;D dinged up props, broken ducers, roughed up pad, damaged skeg and the list goes on. I have a feeling its not going to hold up to my expectations. I don't have the product yet, but it will be here in less than a week. As for price, way less than MSRP. O0
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Jason there is video on bbc, check it out. Test of PP and Talon, on deployment which one stops first.
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I don't think its going to be sturdy enough for my needs. As you know us bass guys are hard on our equipment, like very hard. ;D dinged up props, broken ducers, roughed up pad, damaged skeg and the list goes on. I have a feeling its not going to hold up to my expectations. I don't have the product yet, but it will be here in less than a week. As for price, way less than MSRP. O0
What makes you think it won't be sturdy enough? Are you talking about sturdiness of the bracket/install itself? Or sturdiness of the actual rod that holds you down? I was looking to maybe get one or two in a year or so, but if you're saying it won't be sturdy enough, then that concerns me. Have you seen and played one that's already installed on a boat?
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ah, ok let me go check BBC...
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I haven't yet, but I might be the first guy to actually lose one while fishing. ;D
I'll be back to discuss after my bs meeting. ;D
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Ok watched the video and read everything.... hmmmm... PM me or txt me the price you would sell it for.
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I will let you know. O0
What are your thoughts??
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I don't know... the youtube vid is kinda goofy. The guy was deploying it wrong for the Talon (holding the down button). I'm pretty sure the Talon will shake as it's trying to plant itself, but I'm hoping they come out with better brackets so the talon is more stable. I have mixed feelings about the Talon... whatever it is, this spring/summer we'll get better reviews on it as it becomes more available and used throughout the sport.
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Can't wait for bass fishing!
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It looks iffy, after looking at the brackets. When i install I will install on my jackplate and not between the transom and plate.
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^they mentioned some kind of new bracket that holds the top or something too... you look into that?
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nope, but if I rig mine up I will have safety linkage mounted to bolts on motor. I'll make mine Permanent. O0
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As with any new product, there will always be someone who's gonna try to make it look bad when they're using a competing product. Reading the stats, it looks to be a good or better product. Just by common sense, the power pole thingy looks like over time the chicken wing deployment can fatigue over time at the pivoting joints. I'm sure the talon would face the same fatigue with it's moving parts too so I think you guys are coming to a conclusion too soon.
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As with any new product, there will always be someone who's gonna try to make it look bad when they're using a competing product. Reading the stats, it looks to be a good or better product. Just by common sense, the power pole thingy looks like over time the chicken wing deployment can fatigue over time at the pivoting joints. I'm sure the talon would face the same fatigue with it's moving parts too so I think you guys are coming to a conclusion too soon.
right now its purely speculations. I hope Will holds onto the talon so he can give better reviews come summer...
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Will! Freakin hackers found a way to overclock the Humminbird 800/900 series for a faster clock speed... perhaps will make loading lakemaster chips a lot faster!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNfUHmvhaHE
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:D where's the hacking part? oh yeah, just got roundhouse!
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;D
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lol pwnage!
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interesting, hbc starting an elite. O0 so this will be the best of the best huh? O0
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Its for anyone that loves the sport that wants to compete by themselves. You can't blame it on your partner anymore. O0
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I can only afford one tournament... i'll prob do HBC, not sure about elites.. that's another $100 bucks + gas that I prob can't afford. You doing it Will?
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I can only afford one tournament... i'll prob do HBC, not sure about elites.. that's another $100 bucks + gas that I prob can't afford. You doing it Will?
If I can fit it in my schedule than yes. Lately, I have to plan my weekends a month or two in advance. :idiot2:
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well, thanks to google, from my research, they should make this solid. meaning make it a serious club that you have to pay a nonrefundable percent up front to secure your spot whether you decide to fish one or more is up to you. kinda of like a down payment or security deposit that's nonrefundable. this way you don't get those who just wants to jump in for a tournament here and there. no iffy's guys. you guys know what i mean. you either decide before the first tournament starts whether you're going to fish or not and after the first one starts, no more entree's. this way you only get the ones who's serious and not flukes. just my opinion.
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The singles tournament will be good and bad for HBC...
Good because people who already fish alone or want to fish alone will choose this over the team events
Bad because not everyone who wants to fish both will be able to afford it or have the time.
It will pull anglers away from the team event and less people means less money for that club.
Who knows though...maybe only 4 - 5 boats will show up for the singles event if even that. I'm sure a lot of the guys who fish HBC don't want to fork up another 100 bucks + gas for another 7 events a year when they pay 130 + gas for the other 7 events. I hope it does well though. If time and money permits I will fish maybe one event of the singles.
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isn't the team tournament a shared cost already? at $130, it's only $65/person. so it's really only $165. gas is a hobby expense, not really a tournament expense. i don't think it would pull anglers away from the team tournaments at all because i think the same guys who's fishing the singles is are dedicated hardcores that wants to fish more and often so they'll fish both singles and team tournaments.
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isn't the team tournament a shared cost already? at $130, it's only $65/person. so it's really only $165. gas is a hobby expense, not really a tournament expense. i don't think it would pull anglers away from the team tournaments at all because i think the same guys who's fishing the singles is are dedicated hardcores that wants to fish more and often so they'll fish both singles and team tournaments.
Although it's a team tournament there are some guys who pay for all of it and only have the coangler in the boat to catch fish and be legal with 8 fish. Also the boater will absorb almost all the costs of maintenance on the boat and truck. The boater also pays for most of the gas for the tournament and for prefishing.
I know for my boat when I prefish I am prefishing by myself because my partners don't have the time or can't make it on the days I prefish. I pay for the gas in the boat and the truck. When tourney day comes my partners put in 20 bucks each for gas and then we split the tourney costs. That's just me. Some guys don't ask their partners to pay for anything while others will split everything 50/50. I don't do that because if I were a non boater splitting everthing 50\50 I would expect some time at the front of the boat.
Again though...not a lot of guys are here to make this sport a living. If they are..they gonna go hungry...LOL
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Don't you guys work? Everyday I come here, I always see you guys? j/k
Yes, the boat owner absorbs more. Insr, maintenance, boat pymt, truck gas...boat gas....yelling from the wife or g/f and the list goes on.
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Although it's a team tournament there are some guys who pay for all of it and only have the coangler in the boat to catch fish and be legal with 8 fish. Also the boater will absorb almost all the costs of maintenance on the boat and truck. The boater also pays for most of the gas for the tournament and for prefishing.
I know for my boat when I prefish I am prefishing by myself because my partners don't have the time or can't make it on the days I prefish. I pay for the gas in the boat and the truck. When tourney day comes my partners put in 20 bucks each for gas and then we split the tourney costs. That's just me. Some guys don't ask their partners to pay for anything while others will split everything 50/50. I don't do that because if I were a non boater splitting everthing 50\50 I would expect some time at the front of the boat.
Again though...not a lot of guys are here to make this sport a living. If they are..they gonna go hungry...LOL
the only problem i see with 50/50 is it really isn't 50/50. the non-boater isn't paying ins, boat pymt, maint, etc. the non-boater can't or shouldn't expect to get the front of the boat at all. even though the non-boater is chipping 50/50 for entree, he's already getting to be in the boat so he shouldn't ask for more. i conclude that a non-boater has no right to get mad if the boater denies front usage. it's just how it is.
in the end, a non-boater should never complain of anything unless the boater is an absolute ass.
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Know your partner.
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every club or group has an ass in theirs. does hbc or tchb have one. it's one of those good to know things.
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oh yeah, you guys never named who's the top doggs are either. i'm just asking for future reference.
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There are a lot of great fishermen but no specific tournament to crown a champ amongst champs. To "say" one is better than the other is unfair b/c many of them are good. I've been trying to encourage the clubs to host a fair tournament for champs amongst champs but most of them say the sport for our community is still too young.
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isn't there like a few who always win the most or finishes in the top 5 or something? surely they all aren't flukes like that kid from fresno who talks a lot of crap just because he got lucky n won one tournament.
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isn't there like a few who always win the most or finishes in the top 5 or something? surely they all aren't flukes like that kid from fresno who talks a lot of crap just because he got lucky n won one tournament.
Yes, there are a few who manages to always be on the leader board every year. I would have to say, these guys are pretty darn good. That requires many years of experience and tons of pre-fishing.
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omg, happen upon a bassboat with a 250hp yamaha vmax. that is one big arse huge motor. stands taller than me. omg!!!!!! did not think it was that big. wow, just wow..... and this is what you guys have. :) you boys must love your toys.
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omg, happen upon a bassboat with a 250hp yamaha vmax. that is one big arse huge motor. stands taller than me. omg!!!!!! did not think it was that big. wow, just wow..... and this is what you guys have. :) you boys must love your toys.
how the heck did u come upon that? It's below 3 outside...
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how the heck did u come upon that? It's below 3 outside...
Yeah, where the heck are ya? Its minus 8 outside.
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omg, happen upon a bassboat with a 250hp yamaha vmax. that is one big arse huge motor. stands taller than me. omg!!!!!! did not think it was that big. wow, just wow..... and this is what you guys have. :) you boys must love your toys.
Did you touch it, its bigger than it looks.
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how the heck did u come upon that? It's below 3 outside...
it was at a marina shop
Did you touch it, its bigger than it looks.
uh no!! it's big shiny n hard :D
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it was at a marina shop
You in the market for one? Or perhaps u and ur hubby shopping for one?
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just curiosity
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just curiosity
no pix no curr.
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no pix no curr.
hey look ------> ::)
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hey look ------> ::)
You must be very bored.
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How much oil do you guys burn up in a season????
;D
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How much oil do you guys burn up in a season????
;D
As I remember for my 2 cycle engine, I went out 7 times last year. Stop at the pump 3 times and only used up about 2 gallon of merc dfi oil.
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As I remember for my 2 cycle engine, I went out 7 times last year. Stop at the pump 3 times and only used up about 2 gallon of merc dfi oil.
damn....... O0 I can't even count mine. All i know is there are countless jugs in the garage. I'm gonna save up all my jugs and count them this year.... ;D
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;D
Those Merc 2 cycle engine aren't cheap neither. 3 gal for $110. Count them up, I like know
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;D
Those Merc 2 cycle engine aren't cheap neither. 3 gal for $110. Count them up, I like know
use Quick Silver. Quick Silver is made by Mercury, same formula just different bottle.
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so does anyone know the hmong bass club in california? Just want to check out their website if they have one.
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so does anyone know the hmong bass club in california? Just want to check out their website if they have one.
i don't know if they have a site up but they just had a tourney over the wknd at pine flat.
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Bassmaster Classic starts tomorrow... Who ya got ur $$$ on?
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All I know is.. Come march, I'l hitting up Pool 2 for some smallies O0
Come March/April I'm hitting up the walleye run :D ;D
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All I know is.. Come march, I'l hitting up Pool 2 for some smallies O0
You get that motor working again or you plan on replacing? Let me know when you go, I'll split costs with you. O0
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No, I haven't even touched the boat. I was just planning on walking the plank on the mpls side I told you about since thats where I fish anyways.
Damn it, thought you were gonna fix the motor.... was hoping you would take us down the Grey Cloud path 8). Your boat would be perfect down there. Unfortunately, I hear this spring the river flooding is going to be like no other with all this snow. :-\
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For the guys that HB SI...... New update 5.320
Some cool new features...
http://www.humminbird.com/FAQ.aspx?Contentid=3024
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yeah, if I get the boat fixed, we can do the grey cloud path. There's some nice bass back there
I think your boat has been broken for far too long. Get her fixed so you can start taking more pix of all those 6lbers
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Rebuild an outboard? What size is your motor again? Have you factor in cost -vs- purchasing a new used one?
Every Hmong person is related to one another. I'm glad to be related to such an avid fishermen.
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All I know is.. Come march, I'l hitting up Pool 2 for some smallies O0
Is that where we went? There must be lots there, huh?
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Just a few more weeks left guys!!! O0
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Just a few more weeks left guys!!! O0
YES!!! Ice out is usually the first couple week of April.
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the river is open year round, I don't wait for ice out ;D O0 it gonna be crazy with all this high water!!!
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Yes, river is all year round. Ice out is for lakes.
I will probably try to get out in a few weeks too if weather permits.
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Almost here huh boi's!!!!!!
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Never knew WI had black bass.
A pair of nearly identical largemouth bass were caught during a guided outting on a Central Wisconsin lake (near Mosinee), by Phil Schweik of Hooksetter's Fishing & Hunting Guide Services of Mosinee, Wisconsin.
(http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20110312&Category=WOF05&ArtNo=110312005&Ref=AR&MaxW=318&Border=0)
(http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20110312&Category=WOF05&ArtNo=110312005&Ref=V2&MaxW=180&Border=0)
http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20110312/WOF05/110312005/Nearly-identical-largemouth-bass-taken-near-Mosinee
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just a few more weeks......i hope this warm up comes fast so the high water leaves quickly..... I've got 40 gallons of last years gas to burn up ;D
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Blaster you ever get around to installing the HB unit in your dash??
Also, if anyone needs their outboard service or checked give Mike or Bill at Simply Fishing in Wyoming, MN a call. They do great work and Bill does great rebuilds and service at a very reasonable price. He is a certified Mercury and Evinrude Tech. I drive from WI to drop off and pickup my boat there and it is the only place that I will get my work done.
I usually don't promote but when its good I will, just passing on the good word.
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Blaster you ever get around to installing the HB unit in your dash??
Also, if anyone needs their outboard service or checked give Mike or Bill at Simply Fishing in Wyoming, MN a call. They do great work and Bill does great rebuilds and service at a very reasonable price. He is a certified Mercury and Evinrude Tech. I drive from WI to drop off and pickup my boat there and it is the only place that I will get my work done.
I usually don't promote but when its good I will, just passing on the good word.
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Not yet. Been busy remodeling my house. I should have the HB installed by next weekend. All winter I've been debating on HB 800 and 900 SI & DI units, but after some very careful thought there's a lot of modification needed and no longer the units will be flushed, instead they will either stick out or dumbo ears flapping at WOT. Also, I don't think I will need SI but I know I will use DI a lot so I'm going to pick up 2 of the new 2011 788ci DI. I will e-mail you if I need help installing these units next week.
Speaking of referrals. If you need skeg or prop work, check out Mark's Prop in Stacy, MN. Its a small shop but these guys did a real good job on my skeg for an affordable rate. They specialize in welding, skegs, props and they will make your skeg or prop look like new.
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Not yet. Been busy remodeling my house. I should have the HB installed by next weekend. All winter I've been debating on HB 800 and 900 SI & DI units, but after some very careful thought there's a lot of modification needed and no longer the units will be flushed, instead they will either stick out or dumbo ears flapping at WOT. Also, I don't think I will need SI but I know I will use DI a lot so I'm going to pick up 2 of the new 2011 788ci DI. I will e-mail you if I need help installing these units next week.
Speaking of referrals. If you need skeg or prop work, check out Mark's Prop in Stacy, MN. Its a small shop but these guys did a real good job on my skeg for an affordable rate. They specialize in welding, skegs, props and they will make your skeg or prop look like new.
get a 800/900 or even a 1100 series, you won't regret it! With a rig like yours, I'd run a 1198 and a 1158 with ethernet. O0
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LOL...I'm never content with anything I own and I'm sure if I got a 700, down the road I will probably look at the 900's. ;D
My wife hates it when I always upgrade and says I should just get what I really want. This could be my ticket. >:D
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it's nice to have a supportive spouse. :)
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it's nice to have a supportive spouse. :)
idk ?? So far they've been traps. Sometimes she sets it up for something beyond my comprehension. So nowadays if its too good to be true, it comes with a price....there ain't no such thing as a free meal.
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Never knew WI had black bass.
A pair of nearly identical largemouth bass were caught during a guided outting on a Central Wisconsin lake (near Mosinee), by Phil Schweik of Hooksetter's Fishing & Hunting Guide Services of Mosinee, Wisconsin.
(http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20110312&Category=WOF05&ArtNo=110312005&Ref=AR&MaxW=318&Border=0)
(http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20110312&Category=WOF05&ArtNo=110312005&Ref=V2&MaxW=180&Border=0)
http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20110312/WOF05/110312005/Nearly-identical-largemouth-bass-taken-near-Mosinee
Those are some huge largemouths.
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Trust me, it all comes with a price to pay..
Somehow, this year, my wife had it so that I agreed for her to take 3 trips with the girls, WITHOUT ME!!
Its ok, though. More fishing time for me without the nagging :2funny:
Well, 3 years of BWCA trips she's been ok that's b/c she setup for 300 shopping trips. "I'm going to the mall" One squeak from me and response is, "Come on, I let you go to bwca". "My back hurts, can you give me a massage, come on, I bought you a boat for your birthday." The list goes on bro, so there's no such thing as "no strings attached". ;D
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Well, 3 years of BWCA trips she's been ok that's b/c she setup for 300 shopping trips. "I'm going to the mall" One squeak from me and response is, "Come on, I let you go to bwca". "My back hurts, can you give me a massage, come on, I bought you a boat for your birthday." The list goes on bro, so there's no such thing as "no strings attached". ;D
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Hey guys, not sure if this is any of you selling but I saw a Gloomis 7' 5" GLX flipping stick Heavy Action for $315 on craigslist, minneapolis/st. paul. This retails for $490. I own one myself and hauled fish right out of the grass/cat tails/bull rush/lilly pads with the roots still attached. This is a powerful rod with a very strong backbone but yet soft enough tip to cast frogs. Just thought I share this in case anyone is interested.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/spo/2226128761.html
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I can haul fish out of Lilly pads and grass with my 6' 6" MH but have you ever caught fish in thick bullrush, fish under thick milfoil patches or cat tails? Tough bro! Long, heavy rods is a must.
Anyway, just thought I share that rod for sale to those who might be interested.
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what is a bull rush?
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I just replaced one of the mounts on my rig. I have a Ram Mount for grabs if anyone is interested.
Model:RAM-B-111U
Specs:6.25 X 2 Inches with 1" Ball
It was used on the bow, attached to a Lowrance LMS522i. Includes base, arm and mounting plate.
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/RAMB111U.jpg)
$20 locally
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what is a bull rush?
bulrush are sometimes confused with cattails. They look very similar except they don't have a darkbrown bud shape like a cat's tail at the tip and grow in deeper water, sometimes up to 10' where as cattails grow in shallow water. Bulrush tends to grow much condense and thicker than cattails. They are much tougher that is why I would rather use something like a 7' 5" Heavy rod w/65lb braided when fishing in these conditions. I prefer a 7' 10" but it gets too heavy up there.
Anyway, good luck with your mount for sale.
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Yes! Those are bulrush. They are all over in the Alexandria lakes.
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ok, so they are cat tail wannabees than? Thanks for the clarification. O0
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Yessir. Easy to distinguished. Cats are shallow with tails. Bul's are deep with no tails.
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those are not bulrushes. those are cattails.
cattails sprout many straight long flat leaves from one base, some also growing a flower(corndog). cattails only grow in shallow water and the surfaces above the water as tall as 8 feet.
bulrushes sprout individual round stems with a flower on almost each stem. bulrush can grow in both shallow n deeper water and usually surface above the water by 4 feet.
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itchn..... :P
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Any reports of people going out to pool 3/4/5 yet?
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Not I still working on the boat.......... .hope to get it done tonight :)
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So, HBC, HBC ELITE, TCHB. Wheres the time with the family.
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So, HBC, HBC ELITE, TCHB. Wheres the time with the family.
Wintertime.... LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Yesterday on my way home to enter 35E on maryland ave, I encounter a silver 4runner hauling a black & tan Crestliner Fishawk. He was coming out of 35E S.B., entering Maryland heading east. This morning a F150 was Hauling an older champion boat towards the direction of two lakes which appear to be 80% open. If I see another boat again, I am going to have to tell the wife to cancel our mountain bike trip and go fishing.
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Yesterday on my way home to enter 35E on maryland ave, I encounter a silver 4runner hauling a black & tan Crestliner Fishawk. He was coming out of 35E S.B., entering Maryland heading east. This morning a F150 was Hauling an older champion boat towards the direction of two lakes which appear to be 80% open. If I see another boat again, I am going to have to tell the wife to cancel our mountain bike trip and go fishing.
:2funny: O0
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Yesterday on my way home to enter 35E on maryland ave, I encounter a silver 4runner hauling a black & tan Crestliner Fishawk. He was coming out of 35E S.B., entering Maryland heading east. This morning a F150 was Hauling an older champion boat towards the direction of two lakes which appear to be 80% open. If I see another boat again, I am going to have to tell the wife to cancel our mountain bike trip and go fishing.
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nice pic.. water looks really high
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nice pic.. water looks really high
Sigh.....That's it.
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blabla didn't want to show the pic of him poaching :knuppel2:
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blabla didn't want to show the pic of him poaching :knuppel2:
I don't like confrontation w/the wife so I'm totally giving in now but once fishing season is officially open to hunting season, its ova! All commands such as sit, go shopping, take out the trash will be ignored.
Poach? LOL...I'm sure he accidentally caught some LMB and SMB
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I don't like confrontation w/the wife so I'm totally giving in now but once fishing season is officially open to hunting season, its ova! All commands such as sit, go shopping, take out the trash will be ignored.
Poach? LOL...I'm sure he accidentally caught some LMB and SMB
I'm not a poacher, but a conservationis t O0
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blablah, i know you're not a poacher. was j/k.....you are one of the most conservative Angler I know...puts me to shame.
Nice catch bro. Eh, my buddies just sent me a some pictures of them catching 12-14" crappies on the St. Croix. They've caught over 2 dozens. Bastards are tempting me to go.
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btw, i hope those are not pictures directly from you smartphone. "Geo-tag"
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no worry geo tag or not they can have these spots because its all community anyways. :)
yeah the crappies should be in on the croix, its a matter of finding a place to drop in the boat and get there with a no wake rule in effect. :)
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no worry geo tag or not they can have these spots because its all community anyways. :)
yeah the crappies should be in on the croix, its a matter of finding a place to drop in the boat and get there with a no wake rule in effect. :)
I put in the 788ci HD DI at the bow last weekend. You can't use a round puck transducer for DI and I wonder how much longer until Minnkota comes up with a new trolling motor that will have a built in transducer that will support SI/DI. For the console, I'm still undecided where to mount the freaking transducer.... its probably going to be on the jack plate but when I find the time, I will put her in place.
Can't wait to try out the Down Imaging to locate schools of crappies.
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I put in the 788ci HD DI at the bow last weekend. You can't use a round puck transducer for DI and I wonder how much longer until Minnkota comes up with a new trolling motor that will have a built in transducer that will support SI/DI. For the console, I'm still undecided where to mount the freaking transducer.... its probably going to be on the jack plate but when I find the time, I will put her in place.
Can't wait to try out the Down Imaging to locate schools of crappies.
how does the ducer look like? did you need some Hmong Engineering? :)
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how does the ducer look like? did you need some Hmong Engineering? :)
Hmong Engineering? LOL....I bought a kit, made to fit it under the trolling motor already. The DI ducer is shape like an arrowhead.
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how long do you plan on keeping your boat? if you plan to keep it for a long time, pop a hole in it.
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how long do you plan on keeping your boat? if you plan to keep it for a long time, pop a hole in it.
hmong engineering... ..
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I think I might keep this boat for a long time, unless something desirable comes up in the future and I can actually afford it. IDK about popping a hole in it. What if 5 years from now they come up with newer technology? Then what? drill more holes. SWISS CHEESE!!! lol...I was thinking of just mounting it on my jackplate...a lot easier.
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Holy shit, Lake Minnetonka is ice out!!!
Report says:
Minnetonka Hennepin out 4-14
Link to webcam:
http://www.therockwells.net/webcam/webcam.htm
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Holy shit, Lake Minnetonka is ice out!!!
Report says:
Minnetonka Hennepin out 4-14
Link to webcam:
http://www.therockwells.net/webcam/webcam.htm
Dude, what are you waiting for than? O0
get out them 1/2-1oz Double blade crappie spinners
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I'm going out there on Sunday. If you go out before me, give me some updates and tips.
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Dude, what are you waiting for than? O0
get out them 1/2-1oz Double blade crappie spinners
Indeed... just need a weekend to prep up da boatz! and figure out how broke i'm gonna be once I pump gas in her.
I'm going out there on Sunday. If you go out before me, give me some updates and tips.
You'll probably be out there before me... earliest I see myself being out there is maybe next weekend or the weekend after.
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Indeed... just need a weekend to prep up da boatz! and figure out how broke i'm gonna be once I pump gas in her.
You'll probably be out there before me... earliest I see myself being out there is maybe next weekend or the weekend after.
No prob! I don't mind sharing. All I ask is, give in what you take. I learn a lot from you fellow members so its only fair to give back.
As far as gas goes, ease on WOT and you'll save A LOT!! Last year I pump more into the truck then the boat.
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No prob! I don't mind sharing. All I ask is, give in what you take. I learn a lot from you fellow members so its only fair to give back.
As far as gas goes, ease on WOT and you'll save A LOT!! Last year I pump more into the truck then the boat.
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weather sucks this weekend, going to relax. O0
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weather sucks this weekend, going to relax. O0
Sunday is supposed to be 50's and Sunny! :blob7:
I find it funny how we complain about bad weather when its 50 degrees outside and windy but when its sub-zero, minus 15 we're out drilling holes with the flasher. ??? ???
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Sunday is supposed to be 50's and Sunny! :blob7:
I find it funny how we complain about bad weather when its 50 degrees outside and windy but when its sub-zero, minus 15 we're out drilling holes with the flasher. ??? ???
I don't mind the cold, its the wet rain and cold that messes up a great day on the water. ;D
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I don't mind the cold, its the wet rain and cold that messes up a great day on the water. ;D
You're right about the rain, that's for sure. Well, I sure hope the forecast is precise and accurate for Sunday b/c I've been cooped up too long and I managed to move the wife's bike trip to another warmer weekend.
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Went to minnetonka today at 5am - 12pm. Got skunked at every single bay and depth. Lots of boats were there but no one caught anything. Water temperature was between 38-39, tanager bay was 41 degrees. I think with this year's long winter and the cold front, the fish in tonka aren't bitting yet...needs to warm up just a bit.
Left Tonka to st croix and a very different story. Caught many slabs of crappies.
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Hey b_B, where you lauching from on the St. Criox? ??? ??? ???
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Hey b_B, where you lauching from on the St. Criox? ??? ??? ???
No launch sites were open. I paid $15 to launch in that private launch on Hudson, just before you enter W. I94 Bridge. Careful there, many debris and ramp is partially mud/grass.
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No launch sites were open. I paid $15 to launch in that private launch on Hudson, just before you enter W. I94 Bridge. Careful there, many debris and ramp is partially mud/grass.
Thanks!! I know that they've been saying that the river's full of debris. If I do go, don't think that I'm going to be full throttling it!! Is it the launch next to the bait shop? And where were those slabs biting at if you don't mind me asking. :) :) :)
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Thanks!! I know that they've been saying that the river's full of debris. If I do go, don't think that I'm going to be full throttling it!! Is it the launch next to the bait shop? And where were those slabs biting at if you don't mind me asking. :) :) :)
Those slabs are a hit and miss and we caught them everywhere between I94 bridge and Still water power plant. They are holding onto any structure right now. Can't go WOT anyway.
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Those slabs are a hit and miss and we caught them everywhere between I94 bridge and Still water power plant. They are holding onto any structure right now. Can't go WOT anyway.
Thanks!! Will give it a try this week. O0 O0 O0
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Alrighty, the boat is finally ready... cleaned, vacuumed, scrubbed, soaped, wiped, rinsed! I haven't done anything to the motor yet... each year I usually change lower unit oil and put in new spark plugs... kinda want to say fudge it this year and just hit the lakes. What do ya'll think? yay or nay? >:D
She fired right up when I hooked her up to the water hose... can't wait to hit the lakes.
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When was the last time you changed plugs? Plugs for that motor is way cheaper than mine so I'd say change it. (10 bucks per plug >:( DFI plugs are cheaper) If you don't change it, take em out and check them for any inconsistencie s. Lower unit oil, if you changed it last year (winterize) I'd say leave it. So I guess your suppose to replace the gaskets with each drain/fill of the LU. That was news to me this year. Other than that, I think it would be a good idea for a compression test. You don't want to be flying down the river and pop goes the weasel like me. O0
Hit the river yesterday, boat ran good with a super dinged prop. 55 up and down the Croix, chased rough fish ended up catching a few walleye O0
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Let the good times roll!!!!!! O0
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Last time I changed the plugs and lower unit oil was last spring. :)
Guess I'll make an effort to look at the lower unit oil later. :-[
How do I do a compression test? Do I need to bring it to the shop for that?
(Awesome job on rough fish and walleye hehe)
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no shop needed for compression test. Its just like a car.......
take plug out, put compression tester, crank for numbers. Number should all be within 10%........ If you have low compression in one cylinder, get it checked out or risk pop'n it on the water. O0
Dude, you should change out your LU oil than..... Hope there no water in there, it freezes and bam goes your LU. But that's what insurance is for. O0
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no shop needed for compression test. Its just like a car.......
take plug out, put compression tester, crank for numbers. Number should all be within 10%........ If you have low compression in one cylinder, get it checked out or risk pop'n it on the water. O0
Dude, you should change out your LU oil than..... Hope there no water in there, it freezes and bam goes your LU. But that's what insurance is for. O0
You don't have a compression tester handy do you? lol.... i'll check around to see if anyone nearby has one. I'll change out the LU oil this week... just need to see if anyone has the drain plug washer handy.
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I think you can rent one from them auto parts stores. O0
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I think you can rent one from them auto parts stores. O0
Ok.
So excited to get out... i just wish this week wasn't so cold and snowy.
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I changed all my liquids before winterizing so all I did was just add gas and fish. If its been a while since you changed your plugs, I say do it. Unless you can walk on water to get help when your boat is dead then I guess its okay.
Such disappointment with this cold front. The fish are all confused, they come up, then back they go. Its ok, only a couple more weeks until people flock the docks and the destroy the croix, zig-zagging, chasing whitebass and a few poaching walleyes. Yes, sad but true. My brother was shore fishing the croix last week and some Hmong peeps had a walleye on a yellow stringer. WTH? I think we need to start tipping and utilize the DNR tip line, even if its our own kind. The law is the law and they're not going to learn if we let them slide.
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I changed all my liquids before winterizing so all I did was just add gas and fish. If its been a while since you changed your plugs, I say do it. Unless you can walk on water to get help when your boat is dead then I guess its okay.
Such disappointment with this cold front. The fish are all confused, they come up, then back they go. Its ok, only a couple more weeks until people flock the docks and the destroy the croix, zig-zagging, chasing whitebass and a few poaching walleyes. Yes, sad but true. My brother was shore fishing the croix last week and some Hmong peeps had a walleye on a yellow stringer. WTH? I think we need to start tipping and utilize the DNR tip line, even if its our own kind. The law is the law and they're not going to learn if we let them slide.
I would call TIP on my fellow slant eye O0
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I would call TIP on my fellow slant eye O0
I hate my slant eye fellows who either pretend they don't know the law or don't care about it and let us carry the problem with them.
Blah, which river are you fishing? Croix? The old Man R.? Where did you launch b/c I do not want to pay another $15 to launch my boat and park off the highway.
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I don't hate them, I just dislike a few of them. (for example: the two guys (one fat dude and one skinny dude) at the power plant with them big ass rods, big ass trebles and 5oz weights) If I see them doing that this year, Ima call TIP. O0
There are a few launches North of Stillwater. But as I say, use them at your own risk. They aren't the greatest and some have chunk rock. Also a word of caution, its skinny water up that way. Pucker up and full trim it, throw that roostertail boys!
If you love your rig or don't have a insurance policy than i'd probably say don't use them. O0
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Boat insurance is so darn cheap, I don't see why anyone would not get it. I got insurance but the thrill of WOT is not worth the hassle and the wait it may bring with rocks and timbers in skinny water.
btw, I had bad battery. I don't understand why the dealer put a Deep Cycle, 505 Crank Amp. On Sunday, at the dock, she failed to fire up. Waited until 8am, went to Fleet Farm and got an AGM 750 Crank Amp battery. The thing is a beast, weighs a load though.
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BB, always go for biggest batteries that fit your boat. 1000 cc is what you should get.
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BB, always go for biggest batteries that fit your boat. 1000 cc is what you should get.
I don't understand why the dealer put an interstate deep cycle for cranking the main motor and jackplate. Wish I could put the biggest battery but there's no room. The battery sits in a custom tray and the oil container sits on top of that. It was designed to balance weight.
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hello new folks O0
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I don't understand why the dealer put an interstate deep cycle for cranking the main motor and jackplate. Wish I could put the biggest battery but there's no room. The battery sits in a custom tray and the oil container sits on top of that. It was designed to balance weight.
I run 3 group 29s in my rig. The starting battery was a group 27? the tray didn't fit so I modified it. All of mine are dual purpose deep cycle, what other batteries can you put in there besides deep cycle????? Automotive battrees??
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I run 3 group 29s in my rig. The starting battery was a group 27? the tray didn't fit so I modified it. All of mine are dual purpose deep cycle, what other batteries can you put in there besides deep cycle????? Automotive battrees??
I currently have 2, Group 27 Interstate Deep Cycle (Not AGM) for trolling motor and electronics. Just replaced the a Group 24 Interstate deep cycle with an AGM 750 for the cranking/main motor. The battery storage is designed to fit 5 batteries but that's unnecessary for me. Maybe in the future if I want to add a 101lb Minnkota and subwoofers, I will add 2 more.
You guys running all dry batteries?
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I think you'll need to ditch that grp24. O0 On a good day I'll run the livewell all day, 3 fishfinders and maybe charge the phone. You should get rid of them 27s and that 24 and get the biggest you can get in there. I'd run agms but at almost $2xx.xx a piece, no thanks. I'll stick to my cheap walmart everstarts. I've been stranded once, luckily with a south wind and nice home owner he brought out a charger to jump start the boat. Well i'll never forget to plug in my charger ever again. >:D
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^that's why I have paddles in my boat. lol
I took them out and stored them in the garage this past weekend... wondering if I should put them back in...
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^that's why I have paddles in my boat. lol
I took them out and stored them in the garage this past weekend... wondering if I should put them back in...
I carry a paddle at all times. O0 Paddling a 1500lb piece of fiberglass with a good swift wind don't work too well. ;D
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I've already ditched that 24 and got an AGM Grp 27 just for the main motor. I'll continue to use the current other Interstate deep cycles Grp 27's until they go bad.
I don't own any paddles in the boat. Always charge my batteries after each use and never been dead on the lake before. I normally test my batteries but the grp 24 was brand new last year, didn't figure it would give up on me. I should put a set of oars in the boat just in case.
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Go no less than AGM group 27, in a car you're fine with just about any that's meets it's requirement because you're on land with help easily accessible, but on the water, don't skimp out. And you gotta always have a paddle in the boat to keep them ducks off the boat.
I'm just waiting on the St. Croix to go down enough so I can go chase me some whities.
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I don't own any paddles in the boat. Always charge my batteries after each use and never been dead on the lake before. I normally test my batteries but the grp 24 was brand new last year, didn't figure it would give up on me. I should put a set of oars in the boat just in case.
Paddles or push-pole are a must if you plan on fishing the river.
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Push poles are so useful. O0
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:)
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I'm just waiting on the St. Croix to go down enough so I can go chase me some whities.
why does the water have to go down to chase them whitefish for?
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why does the water have to go down to chase them whitefish for?
Because where I wanna launch from is closed. Up stream be too damn far.
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where you want to launch from?
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why does the water have to go down to chase them whitefish for?
Because once the water level is down then the ramps will open and I can run WOT instead of crawling and looking for the pack
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where you want to launch from?
Boom or Hudson, other places are too damn far
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dude, been flying wide open up n down the river for me for 2 weeks now....... Just watch out for then floating logs :2funny:
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dude, been wide open for me for 2 weeks now....... Just watch out for then floating logs :2funny:
that's b/c you have 9 lives and 10yrs of experience under your belt. Me, used a lot of lives already, falling off cliffs, dodging bullets, etc..
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I bet you be ** by ****** huh... Been there before, pretty narrow in some stretches. But good whities.
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Any of you's have a talon or power pole?
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Any of you's have a talon or power pole?
I currently have a rope and rock. I see no use for a Talon or PP right now.
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Any of you's have a talon or power pole?
what the question? O0
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I might do tonka saturday. I'll probably be out there more for scanning and tracking structure/cover than fishing for crappies. I'll let you know Bass_Blaster if we find any crappies.
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starts throwing them 1oz double blade spinners n your bound to hook up into them crapaloppers!
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I might do tonka saturday. I'll probably be out there more for scanning and tracking structure/cover than fishing for crappies. I'll let you know Bass_Blaster if we find any crappies.
Ok, let me know b/c I basically took the guys out Sunday and all they got out of it was a numb face. Lots of boats, a few locals but no one landed fish. I refused to get skunked that day and went to the Croix.
This afternoon, my bro-in-laws are planning to shore fish in Hudson for pannies and WB. I asked them to see if the ramps are opened and give me a report. I'll post when I hear something.
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I think those things are useful for tournament guys like you guys when fishing shallow and trying to hold position on windier days. Beats throwing the anchor out and pulling it back in or running your troller potentially spooking bass.
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what the question? O0
Just wondering because you guys are bass anglers with boats.
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it saves TM life. mainly for someone that doesn't run 101's. It holds your position well fishing in any shallow situation. Its a great tool.
and it isn't just for tournament guys O0
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blahblah, which 2 cycle oil are you using?
I'm planning to pick up 3 gallons of Mercury Optimax DFI 2 Cycle oil today.
PP & Talon, I agree. Its not just for tournament guys. I can see myself using this when taking my wife and kids out. Would love to have one but season's not even here and I already spent over $1K on Misc stuff
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it saves TM life. mainly for someone that doesn't run 101's. It holds your position well fishing in any shallow situation. Its a great tool.
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and it isn't just for tournament guys O0
very nice O0
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You don't want to use what I use. ;D
10bucks a gallon at Wallyworld O0
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hmm? Yeah, don't want to void my warranty.
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hmm? Yeah, don't want to void my warranty.
yeah thats right! ;D Run Quicksilver oil. Quicksilver=Mercury
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What do you use right now Will?
I use the 10-15 dollar oil at Fleetfarm... i before that I used the $10 walmart TC3 marine oil... because that's all the owner used in the past 10 years... lol. Engine still runs strong... I do need to do a compression test. I've always thought that was something that you'd have to take into the shop for. Just gotta find someone with the compression test tool. hehe.
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Json, I use walmart tc3. i think its like 12bucks a gallon now. :) I burn waaay too much oil and gas. I can't justify spending 25-40bucks just for a gallon of oil. (the sweet smell of two stroke is cologne to me) I go through 6-8 gallons of oil a season.
Dude, ask your buddies that are still into RICING....if you have any. They always have tools! ;D I'd lend you mine but I don't own one.
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Yeah I'll ask around this weekend.
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If you ain't losing any power or speed, chances are, your compression is good to go. Lack of lubing is what blows powerheads. Keep it well lubed and you golden. You motor should have an adj to increase or decrease amount of oil it uses.
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Will and Blast... you guys doing the Tonka qualifier tourney in 2 weeks?
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Will and Blast... you guys doing the Tonka qualifier tourney in 2 weeks?
saving my lu and ducers for another time ;D
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Pool 4 = pass
Gonna try and make it to Menomin though!
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I might pass too.... damn...
Will, you seem to do pretty ok on there... why the decision to pass? Is your risk seriously that high when you go there? (risk to losing ducer or LU)...
man.. you must plane through everything and run ur trolling motor through stump fields lol...
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Don't get me wrong. I love fishing pepin. But man some of these spots I run to, its pucker up, trim it high and WOT that sucker. Yeah i've busted a few ducers, hit a few stumps and rock, trees n everything, blew a motor. ::) The place is hazardous, but bro it is rewarding ashell!!! O0 There is one area that I plan on fishing if I fished it this year. I need a hotfoot and two hands on wheel. 3 different turns on sand bars all within a 1/4 mile. (sharp sharp turns, oh and theres a chute too, its wide enough for a boat) Its a open n close dam. Ive been through it once as a passenger not in my boat. and there is lots n lots of stump fields there. Its sum fun fishing down there because you can bag 30lbs today and 10 tomorrow. It could take 25 lbs to win, but someone might bring in another 5lbs on top of that. There are some impressive fish down there, thats for sure. O0
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Don't get me wrong. I love fishing pepin. But man some of these spots I run to, its pucker up, trim it high and WOT that sucker. Yeah i've busted a few ducers, hit a few stumps and rock, trees n everything, blew a motor. ::) The place is hazardous, but bro it is rewarding ashell!!! O0 There is one area that I plan on fishing if I fished it this year. I need a hotfoot and two hands on wheel. 3 different turns on sand bars all within a 1/4 mile. (sharp sharp turns, oh and theres a chute too, its wide enough for a boat) Its a open n close dam. Ive been through it once as a passenger not in my boat. and there is lots n lots of stump fields there. Its sum fun fishing down there because you can bag 30lbs today and 10 tomorrow. It could take 25 lbs to win, but someone might bring in another 5lbs on top of that. There are some impressive fish down there, thats for sure. O0
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omfg... i guess i haven't ventured far enough yet to find treasure like you guys. lol... making me curious... i do want to go back *sigh*... if I don't do the tourney, I might consider just going down to practice.
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its a great place! The places i've duck hunted down there i've seen bassboats get in there. Whats funny is to get there you have to pushpole and risk losing a lower unit. It always seems to amaze me how some of these 20+footers get back there. Well i guess when your doing 70 on pad you'll probably not hit that big stump. :) Practice would be fun down there. O0
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Let me know if you want to go! O0
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note to all: Don't try to get back in those areas with a big deep v. LOL I got stuck for like 2 hours on a sand/mud flat and didn't have a push pole. we rocked the boat for like 2 hours. LOL
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note to all: Don't try to get back in those areas with a big deep v. LOL I got stuck for like 2 hours on a sand/mud flat and didn't have a push pole. we rocked the boat for like 2 hours. LOL
DING DING DING!! Looks like we've got a winner! :2funny:
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Let me know if you want to go! O0
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my neighbor introduced me to a few spots. when we ran through there, i swear it was like 1 foot or less. Sitting in the passenger seat of his skeeter I could feel the sand blasting his prop. O0 Yup! Oh, and I could touch the shoreline if I extended my arm with half my body out the side of the boat. O0 Yup! But I guess that's why we have insurance O0
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*sigh* this is why a hydraulic jackplate would help a ton!
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Json, I use walmart tc3. i think its like 12bucks a gallon now. :) I burn waaay too much oil and gas. I can't justify spending 25-40bucks just for a gallon of oil. (the sweet smell of two stroke is cologne to me) I go through 6-8 gallons of oil a season.
Dude, ask your buddies that are still into RICING....if you have any. They always have tools! ;D I'd lend you mine but I don't own one.
hey, I use that too, speech twc3.
Running in backwater down in pool 4 gives me the goose bumps, but is rewarding.
I've got a talon but gonna take my time installing it to make it professional looking.
I'm not fishing peters open, but I am fishing the wi central bass tourney in Wausau the wknd after.
But good luck to u guys if ure fishing peters open. Hope u guys nick him out of the money.
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lol welcome back Riq!!!
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lol welcome back Riq!!!
:o hey, I use that too, speech twc3.
Running in backwater down in pool 4 gives me the goose bumps, but is rewarding.
I've got a talon but gonna take my time installing it to make it professional looking.
I'm not fishing peters open, but I am fishing the wi central bass tourney in Wausau the wknd after.
But good luck to u guys if ure fishing peters open. Hope u guys nick him out of the money.
Rick, the only way to get him out the money is to have you there..... O0 ;D *sigh* this is why a hydraulic jackplate would help a ton!
even that won't help.....a stump is a stump a deadhead is a deadhead
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even that won't help.....a stump is a stump a deadhead is a deadhead
Of course... but with the hydraulic jackplate, u can go on plane so much faster and the rear doesn't have to dip down and dig into dirt/sand during take off. Just keep the motor high and just floor the pedal... that's what the mica's were doing in the back waters the first year my bro and I fished Wabasha.
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Yup even with one, the chance of hitting stumps is like 50/50. ;D i'd like to get a hyd plate, on my next boat for sure O0 The best way to run would be a hydro plate with a aluminum prop. O0
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Photo, this is Blaster, forgot my psswd. I'm not going to fish Pepin. I know a few spots but still, I'm un-experienced with the backwaters and that area. Don't want to lose a prop, worst of all, my lower unit.
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You know...if you guys would just stay and fish the marina you wouldn't have to worry about your lower units etc.... :2funny:
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You know...if you guys would just stay and fish the marina you wouldn't have to worry about your lower units etc.... :2funny:
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Are you all doing Lake Menomin then? Anyone gonna pre-fish? I'm probably just going to wing it. Looks like a fun lake.
Anyone been there before?
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Are you all doing Lake Menomin then? Anyone gonna pre-fish? I'm probably just going to wing it. Looks like a fun lake.
Anyone been there before?
No meno for me. Vacation that week. I'm going to Florida with the wife and kids for 1 week. I might send my rods to our hotel and fish one day. Uncertain since I did that last year on Lake Kissame and caught 6lb--I know, weak but this year we're taking the kids so there might not be any fishing trips.
I plan to fish TCHB and HBC Elite this year. If you fish meno, good luck!
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Are you all doing Lake Menomin then? Anyone gonna pre-fish? I'm probably just going to wing it. Looks like a fun lake.
Anyone been there before?
I want to but we will see. it'll be a 120 mile round trip while towing the boat.
So 120 * 2 = 240 miles at 12mpg = A lot of gas plus gas for boat plus 140 to fish....LOLtha t's like a 350 dollar tourney...LOL
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I want to but we will see. it'll be a 120 mile round trip while towing the boat.
So 120 * 2 = 240 miles at 12mpg = A lot of gas plus gas for boat plus 140 to fish....LOLtha t's like a 350 dollar tourney...LOL
Yep... but I think that's a little closer than pool 4...
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lol welcome back Riq!!!
phocy, just in case ure wondering
i'm using the power-pole bracket for my talon. my power-pole p/n is pk-s-7-5-p, bought it thru hydrilla. bracket does not come with bolts, u gotta buy them separate.
motor full left sitting level, clearance between talon whole motor
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motor full left tilted, clearance between talon n bottom of cowl
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motor full left tilted, clearance between talon n top of cowl
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side view, clearance between sponson n bracket
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top view, clearance between sponson n bracket
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rear view of talon 4" above bottom of hull
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Nice Riq... well? what do u think so far? u go test her out yet?
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riq it looks good. O0 but them bolts that go on talon to plate is too long. ;D You also might want to open it up and extend the wire. Mine seems to have crappy reception for deployment. This helped
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Jason, talon works great. I've had mine in very swift current. If you look at the picture lots and lots of current. Talon held up very well in 6fow.
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00469-20110418-1011.jpg)
Riq, ITS ON FIRE!!!! Two boats, loaded 60 in about 5 hours. you know what i'm talking about. O0
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Damn it...
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Jason, you gonna go out tomorrow?
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Jason, you gonna go out tomorrow?
Tomorrow? I'm getting ready to head out within 1-2 hrs lol... The St Croix would be nice but it's quite a ways from where I am. I don't want to splurge too much gas $$$ yet... was thinking about hitting up medicine or tonka to scan around and hit some pan fish/crappie if possible...
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So the bite is on for St Croix then? .... hmmmmmmm... sounds tempting...
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have fun out there. O0 was gonna head out to the river today but it looks a bit cold. ;D have fun filling up the boat n truck :idiot2: O0
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So the bite is on for St Croix then? .... hmmmmmmm... sounds tempting...
its on. but you have to figure them out. had a few boat out yesterday didn't catch squat and left. We pounded them. O0
you'll catch them in small schools, a few here a few there. They just inhale it. fish were caught on anything that we threw. O0
btw, its still no wake on the entire river. But I had to test my hotfoot n blinker trim i just put in. O0
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The bolts just for pic purposes. Gonna get new bolts. Still r&d a way to block the nuts n bolts from theft.
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Will, how did the remainder of the Sunday go?
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Photo, guess you went to the river instead of tonka. It was a very nice day on Sunday! No wake rule still in effect? Boomsite have launch dock up yet?
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^I went to Tonka on Saturday but didn't have enough gas to venture around - mainly just wanted to idle around in Grays bay and made sure SI/DI on my 997 is fixed (which it is now). We couldn't find any active fish in that bay but we did find some empty beds... >:D
Boom is open on St Croix. No wake rule is still in effect. Water level still pretty high. -No dock setup at launch yet.
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^I went to Tonka on Saturday but didn't have enough gas to venture around - mainly just wanted to idle around in Grays bay and made sure SI/DI on my 997 is fixed (which it is now). We couldn't find any active fish in that bay but we did find some empty beds... >:D
Boom is open on St Croix. No wake rule is still in effect. Water level still pretty high. -No dock setup at launch yet.
Thanks. I don't have keelguard or keelsheild yet so I like to wait until they put up the docks.
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Thanks. I don't have keelguard or keelsheild yet so I like to wait until they put up the docks.
Hurry up with the keel guard... it's a good investment! Takes only 30 mins or so to install. make sure it's a warm sunny day. O0
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Hurry up with the keel guard... it's a good investment! Takes only 30 mins or so to install. make sure it's a warm sunny day. O0
LOL.. I was planning to blast the heat in my garage but even that, I don't know if I get get it to their required temperature (70 degrees).
For sure I'll get out on the river this weekend. If weather permits, I'll be out there on Sunday.
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yeah thats right! ;D Run Quicksilver oil. Quicksilver=Mercury
Went to Wal-mart over the weekend. Mercury don't make oil but uses Quicksilver blend and does not recommend DFI 2-cycle blend for the Pro XS motors so I bought 3 gallons of the Quicksilver Synthetic blend. . Thanks man! I didn't even know wal-mart carry most marine needs.
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Went to Wal-mart over the weekend. Mercury don't make oil but uses Quicksilver blend and does not recommend DFI 2-cycle blend for the Pro XS motors so I bought 3 gallons of the Quicksilver Synthetic blend. . Thanks man! I didn't even know wal-mart carry most marine needs.
Arent those like $30 bucks each?
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Arent those like $30 bucks each?
Yes! As much as I would like to buy $10-15 per gallons, recommendation for the pro xs is Quicksilver Premium. They're $27 each.
I saw your photos! I envy you for being out on the lake on such a nice day.
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$30 > Boat with blown motor staring at you
Fly, couldn't you just do an insurance claim?
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Will, how did the remainder of the Sunday go?
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the rest of sunday sucked :)
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Went to Wal-mart over the weekend. Mercury don't make oil but uses Quicksilver blend and does not recommend DFI 2-cycle blend for the Pro XS motors so I bought 3 gallons of the Quicksilver Synthetic blend. . Thanks man! I didn't even know wal-mart carry most marine needs.
QuickSilver is made by Merc. They offer Premium Plus, Synthetic blend and etc. Premium Plus if memory serves me right can be ran in DFI motors.
and yes, no wake still in effect on the entire stretch of the river. Any time water is above 683ft its no wake. Good Luck out there! O0
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LOL.. I was planning to blast the heat in my garage but even that, I don't know if I get get it to their required temperature (70 degrees).
For sure I'll get out on the river this weekend. If weather permits, I'll be out there on Sunday.
blaster on a warm day, park your boat in your driveway. Let the blacktop heatup so it will reflect to your hull, that will heat up your hull. Stick on your choice of keelgaurd. I like the hambys but its so damn expensive!!!! O0
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Will, this is the mount you have for your 997 correct?
http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ELLRAMSRAMD111UC&click=12
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Will, this is the mount you have for your 997 correct?
http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ELLRAMSRAMD111UC&click=12
O0 good find!!!! YUP! That bish don't move!!! well atleast not yet. ;D
I have a feeling RAM is coming out with a new product line because these have been on clearance along with other in their lineup. O0
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Nice... just ordered two. O0
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Will, when r we gonna hit back waters like this? LOL (boat was a zx225 like mine)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9s2rVd8PU&feature=related
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wow! now that's some back back waters
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wow! now that's some back back waters
lol yeap, now that's dedication and commitment!
(by the way, watch @ 1:58 mark, his right pole gets snatched for a second... lol)
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dude, i've seen that. O0 ;D
I haven't done anything like that. Last year on Pool 4, went out with the neighbor. Well there are some barricades that are foam and they float. We had to cross it to get on the other side. With current we had to hold boat with push pole and push our way up current. Had to do that a few times. I'll tell you what though, it was quite rewarding. O0
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That's crazy shit. I've done worse in an aluminum boat before. Boat broken two small logs with the weight of the boat and we cut a bunch of branches. Not rewarding at all. :idiot2:
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Damn... two more weeks and I can go bass fishing! oops, I mean pike fishing! ;)
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Damn... two more weeks and I can go bass fishing! oops, I mean pike fishing! ;)
next weekend, WI Bass opens O0 I'll even show you around on some of my tiny swamps that I fish.
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There's always pool 2... Already pulled a smallie the other day.
Went to downtown / sheppard road and fished from shore
The grey cloud area is quite a drive for me. Kinda want something closer. Plus I think the river is still too high and current is fast... unless it's gone down a bit...
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next weekend, WI Bass opens O0 I'll even show you around on some of my tiny swamps that I fish.
WI is another long drive. You gonna pre-fish Lake Menomin?
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WI is another long drive. You gonna pre-fish Lake Menomin?
I'm not sure yet, but I'll be fishing for walleyes on that lake. ;D O0
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I'm not sure yet, but I'll be fishing for walleyes on that lake. ;D O0
Geebus... I'll prob just hit up St Croix for walleyes.
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More than likely I will be on the St. Croix, boomsite launch on Sunday early am. Say hi any of you are going.
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More than likely I will be on the St. Croix, boomsite launch on Sunday early am. Say hi any of you are going.
lol yeah, you'll stick out like a sore thumb... white allison.. lol.
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jus be careful guys, NO WAKE still in effect... :idiot2: Lots of law enforcement out too.......
boom will be filled up fast.
I'll wait til Monday, pack me some fattys and jig away..... O0
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jus be careful guys, NO WAKE still in effect... :idiot2: Lots of law enforcement out too.......
boom will be filled up fast.
I'll wait til Monday, pack me some fattys and jig away..... O0
LOL....late reply but I've been stopped by DNR officers before for WOT on "No Wake" rule a few years back. This was in '08, my first boat and I honestly did not know/understand boating rules. I came out of O'Brian State Park WOT @ 33mph. Around comes patrol, boat didn't have sticker, told officer it was my very first time owning a boat and i'm slowly learning boat laws. Got off with a warning.
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LOL....late reply but I've been stopped by DNR officers before for WOT on "No Wake" rule a few years back. This was in '08, my first boat and I honestly did not know/understand boating rules. I came out of O'Brian State Park WOT @ 33mph. Around comes patrol, boat didn't have sticker, told officer it was my very first time owning a boat and i'm slowly learning boat laws. Got off with a warning.
haha! good luck with that now. It doesn't work. our boats get targeted no matter what! :)
nice n shiny, fishing panfish but get called for for "bass" fishing
idling through no wake zone, sherrif says back off on throttle because you are causing a wake
8)
we are in a lose lose situation..... O0
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haha! good luck with that now. It doesn't work. our boats get targeted no matter what! :)
nice n shiny, fishing panfish but get called for for "bass" fishing
idling through no wake zone, sherrif says back off on throttle because you are causing a wake
8)
we are in a lose lose situation..... O0
Maybe i ran into a gay sherrif who thought i was cute and he let me off with a warning. ??? idk....
During my adolescence years I was mischievous but I'm making up all that now. Its morally wrong and costly ;D. Started cleaning up my own trash + other's. Making it a habit to follow the laws and regulations. Trying the good citizen role these days by following the laws, using common sense and common courtesy. I backed up into some guy's trailer light. I left him a note with my name and phone #. The guy was so happy someone left a note and said I didn't have to pay for it. I did anyway b/c it was only $20 and it was my idiotic fault. I think about, what if it happened to me?? Don't be a douche!
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Maybe i ran into a gay sherrif who thought i was cute and he let me off with a warning. ??? idk....
During my adolescence years I was mischievous but I'm making up all that up now. Its morally wrong and costly ;D. Started cleaning up my own trash + other's. Making it a habbit to follow the laws and regulations. Trying the good citizen role these days by following the laws, using common sense and common courtesy. I backed up into some guy's trailer light. I left him a note with my name and phone #. The guy was so happy someone left a note and said I didn't have to pay for it. I did anyway b/c it was only $20 and it was my idiotic fault. I think about, what if it happened to me?? Don't be a douche!
Well for the record, from high bridge to taylors falls dam on the croix is NO WAKE year round. It is also illegal to be on plane within 200ft of shoreline in wi. (ask me how I know >:D )
Blaster you got lucky bro! O0
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Are you serious? I plane all the time when I launch at Interstate State park while going up and down the river from Taylors falls to the 2nd island! Holy Crap, I better slow down
Its true.... Look it up. O0
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Its true.... Look it up. O0
Yes it is! I learned that last year.
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It is also illegal to be on plane within 200ft of shoreline in wi. (ask me how I know >:D )
That rule actually changed through the whole Wisconsin last year! it use to be 150 or something...bu t most time when a dnr messes with you because of that. its just because he/she had a bad day to start with...I heard of people getting 200 dollar tickets for not have battery boxes and tie down in there boat last year in Wisconsin and i heard they are really enforcing that this year!
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That rule actually changed through the whole Wisconsin last year! it use to be 150 or something...bu t most time when a dnr messes with you because of that. its just because he/she had a bad day to start with...I heard of people getting 200 dollar tickets for not have battery boxes and tie down in there boat last year in Wisconsin and i heard they are really enforcing that this year!
I got yelled at, by the host of the campground flying up and down the river. :idiot2: you know the all states are starving for $$$$$ so make sure you are legal. O0
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Its a safety issue too if you think about it. 98% of the time I have yahoos and ding-dongs flying through within 50-80' and a few dummies within boat distance. I hate those dam jetski punks too! This year if they ever pull dumb moves on me again its a different story b/c catching up to them is a piece of cake. :knuppel2: Last year they come by, do their dumb spins and leave. Then at 30mph, there's no way I could catch up.
Its become a safety issue that MN DNR is looking at this closely and will give people tickets.
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Its a safety issue too if you think about it. 98% of the time I have yahoos and ding-dongs flying through within 50-80' and a few dummies within boat distance. I hate those dam jetski punks too! This year if they ever pull dumb moves on me again its a different story b/c catching up to them is a piece of cake. :knuppel2: Last year they come by, do their dumb spins and leave. Then at 30mph, there's no way I could catch up.
Its become a safety issue that MN DNR is looking at this closely and will give people tickets.
I had a kid in a jetski on plane come between me and the shore... I was 30' from shore.... duckin pissed me off. I looked at him n yell "WTF are you doing!!"
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Bass boats are always a target by law enforcements and the nutheads who are so stupid that just because your in a bass boat on the lake before bass season, you're bass fishing. These idiots usually call tip on bass boat guys for the wrong reason and wastes everyones time in the end. Even at the launch, I've overheard another guy in an aluminum boats tell the bass boat guy bass seasons not open yet... I'm pretty confident in saying 99% of all bass boat guys knows when bass season opens.
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I had a kid in a jetski on plane come between me and the shore... I was 30' from shore.... duckin pissed me off. I looked at him n yell "WTF are you doing!!"
jetski guy gets owned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS_QcruZM9U
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click at .13.....that's a wonderful sight! O0
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White Bass on the St. Croix. O0
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Found an old vid! O0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFoH4Hk6eiA
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Found an old vid! O0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFoH4Hk6eiA
O0 :P
White Bass on the St. Croix. O0
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looks like you have your sharpness turned up high....
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spent a few hours up north north on the croix Sunday. Nice and cold, saw a few snow flakes wind blowing right up the river. O0
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Found an old vid! O0
I thought tonka speed limit was 40mph?
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I thought tonka speed limit was 40mph?
Oh come on... everything on video always looks faster. I was only doing 20mph..... >:D
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looks like you have your sharpness turned up high....
My high setting was actually on low. :)
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spent a few hours up north north on the croix Sunday. Nice and cold, saw a few snow flakes wind blowing right up the river.
Isn't it pretty darn shallow up there? I always canoe/kayak around taylors fall area and there are times when we have to get out of the canoe and drag it across a sand bank.... :-\
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Oh come on... everything on video always looks faster. I was only doing 20mph..... >:D
20mph with a 60' roostertail.
Taylors falls. I've traveled from O'brian to Taylor's falls....its a long hull and during summers, its skinny water. Blah, did the cliffs block any wind at all?
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20mph with a 60' roostertail.
Taylors falls. I've traveled from O'brian to Taylor's falls....its a long hull and during summers, its skinny water. Blah, did the cliffs block any wind at all?
20mph with 60' rooster tails... yes, it was driver error at 20mph.. just trimmed waay up too high hence the rooster tail. ;D
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some boat hulls don't throw monster rooster tails
Shoot, all this talk....such a nice day. Think i'm going to go fishing after work.
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some boat hulls don't throw monster rooster tails
Shoot, all this talk....such a nice day. Think i'm going to go fishing after work.
come pick me up.
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come pick me up.
;D Where do you live? I'm only minutes from Whitebear Lake & Bald Eagle.
Today could be a day of redemption b/c of bad weather from the past weekend.
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;D Where do you live? I'm only minutes from Whitebear Lake & Bald Eagle.
Today could be a day of redemption b/c of bad weather from the past weekend.
Dang it.. I'm in the north west suburbs. :'(
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Isn't it pretty darn shallow up there? I always canoe/kayak around taylors fall area and there are times when we have to get out of the canoe and drag it across a sand bank.... :-\
It is fairly shallow up that way. I've got tracks up that way. I enjoy fishing up north on the croix more than south croix, less crowds but more hazardous stuff up that way. The cliffs didn't do much for the winds, it was still windy. Atleast the smallies were biting, right next to the walleyes and whitebass. O0
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Ah there goes Will... how are you enjoying the bucket loads of Gulp? lol :2funny:
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You mean this? O0 You said UNLOAD...
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00509-20110502-1355.jpg)
Not one bit....... There's GULP juice all over my carpet >:( Guess that's what happens when I let people use my boat. Just have to bann people now..
Still waiting to hear back from you bro about the 101 Fortrex..... O0
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Here is to WHY I FISH and cook!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is where all the whitebass went to.....
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Some smelt that I aquired from weekend....
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O0
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Dude why you gotta post that?... it's almost lunch time, I'm starving and i'm busy as hell at work.. fuuuuuck...
(oh by the way, my brother said it looks like the maple grove gander is the only one substituting the regular gulp buckets for the bigger ones... so we kinda got lucky lol... i wonder if they are gonna restock some more... i'll prob drop by again tonight or tomorrow.. >:D )
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Dude why you gotta post that?... it's almost lunch time, I'm starving and i'm busy as hell at work.. fuuuuuck...
(oh by the way, my brother said it looks like the maple grove gander is the only one substituting the regular gulp buckets for the bigger ones... so we kinda got lucky lol... i wonder if they are gonna restock some more... i'll prob drop by again tonight or tomorrow.. >:D )
pick it up!!!! whitebass on fire!!!! Someone call the firemarshall because its on fire, and there isn't anyone that will stop the fire! O0
Friday.......i ts going to be turkey or whitebass if I'm lucky both!
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ah... i still gotta get the boat ready this week. my new unit should be in tomorrow. Not sure how much fishing i'll be able to do this week. I'm tempted to make a run for the Wabasha Tourney... but ugh, prob not gonna happen.
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ah... i still gotta get the boat ready this week. my new unit should be in tomorrow. Not sure how much fishing i'll be able to do this week. I'm tempted to make a run for the Wabasha Tourney... but ugh, prob not gonna happen.
my neighbor placed 13th for st. judes, he did good in my book. fish were caught south end of p5 O0
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You mean this? O0 You said UNLOAD...
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Not one bit....... There's GULP juice all over my carpet >:( Guess that's what happens when I let people use my boat. Just have to bann people now..
Still waiting to hear back from you bro about the 101 Fortrex..... O0
Those stupid gulp buckets/containers are junk! I've experimented with so many containers. The best ones that actually work are the jam jars but they are glass and you do not want one to break. Also, the lips are too small to fit your hands. Go to Fleet farm, they have the plano containers for gulps or any kind of juice bait, they are 100% leakproof.
http://www.theoutdoorline.com/Gear-Reviews/Liqua-Bait-Locker-by-Plano-/539.aspx
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my neighbor placed 13th for st. judes, he did good in my book. fish were caught south end of p5 O0
13th is O0
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Will... i want him to take me out!
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Dang it.. I'm in the north west suburbs. :'(
Hmmm? When can you get off? I want to see if we can make this work. Maybe we can get Will's neighbor to show us some black...i mean whitebass spots on P5
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Will... i want him to take me out!
I'm still waiting for him to take me out. ;D
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Gonna head home in an hour or so... waiting for my new Ram Mounts and 998.
Will, I ended up getting this mount for my HDSI transducer to mount onto the trolling motor. fuggin $90 bucks with shipping... grrrr >:(
(looks clean though O0 )
(http://transducershieldandsaver.com/home/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/LWG-2%20Wedge%20assembled%20on%20TM-HDsi%20Transducer%20Shield%20for%20Set%20B.jpg)
(http://www.transducershieldandsaver.com/home/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/tm%20hdsi%20transducer%20shield%20&%20saver.jpg)
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Gonna head home in an hour or so... waiting for my new Ram Mounts and 998.
Will, I ended up getting this mount for my HDSI transducer to mount onto the trolling motor. fuggin $90 bucks with shipping... grrrr >:(
(looks clean though O0 )
(http://transducershieldandsaver.com/home/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/LWG-2%20Wedge%20assembled%20on%20TM-HDsi%20Transducer%20Shield%20for%20Set%20B.jpg)
(http://www.transducershieldandsaver.com/home/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/tm%20hdsi%20transducer%20shield%20&%20saver.jpg)
Nice! Where did you find this?
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Nice! Where did you find this?
http://www.transducershieldandsaver.com/home/
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http://www.transducershieldandsaver.com/home/
j/w if any local sporting goods/marine shops carry this? I just don't like waiting for anything.
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j/w if any local sporting goods/marine shops carry this? I just don't like waiting for anything.
Nope. Gotta order.
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Nope. Gotta order.
thanks!
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(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/perryvang/centipede.jpg)
My son picked up this creature from Chucky Cheese and I was telling my friend with the right presentation and timing, fish will inhale anything, including this thing.
Well, I have a bet. Its a poured rubber centipede. It's a little heavy but I like to see what this thing catches.... ;D
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Gentlemen, it has arrived!
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Gentlemen, it has arrived!
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VERY NICE!!!! where do you live and when are you not home? j/k
What site did you buy this from?
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VERY NICE!!!! where do you live and when are you not home? j/k
What site did you buy this from?
I sold two of my 700 series units and picked this guy up for $1400 from another member on a forum. Time to move my 997 to the bow now. O0
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So now with these new equipment and better confidence, you should be able to win some tournaments. O0
You HBC guys are packing some good stuff. Didn't know HBC was that serious until I met Ric last year. Good up to you guys.
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I sold two of my 700 series units and picked this guy up for $1400 from another member on a forum. Time to move my 997 to the bow now. O0
sweet deal bro! j/w b/c moodeals.com have it brand new for about $1500. Price fluctuates depending on availability.
http://moodeals.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7_44_87_134
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sweet deal bro! j/w b/c moodeals.com have it brand new for about $1500. Price fluctuates depending on availability.
http://moodeals.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7_44_87_134
that is for control head only, no ducer, probably no gps puck either. $1635 for a complete unit is O0
photo now lets see some pictures!!!!!!!!!!!
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Will, this thing is like 5 times faster than the 997 lol! I was using the Lakemaster chip in it and everything loads up a lot faster... the boot up and shutdown screens are different too... maybe I can sell my 997 and get another 998 lol ::)
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Will, this thing is like 5 times faster than the 997 lol! I was using the Lakemaster chip in it and everything loads up a lot faster... the boot up and shutdown screens are different too... maybe I can sell my 997 and get another 998 lol ::)
or maybe I can stop by and trade my 997 for your 998 O0 I mean you don't use your boat as much as I use mine. ;D
You should get a 1197 or 98........ O0
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lol... hey, you're the one who didn't want to sell your 997 >:D
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I'll post pix of my setup later... gonna finish the mounting first.
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I'll post pix of my setup later... gonna finish the mounting first.
Yes, take some pictures!
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lol... hey, you're the one who didn't want to sell your 997 >:D
;D
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Any of you guys fishing Pool 4 this saturday?
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Any of you guys fishing Pool 4 this saturday?
not I
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nope. best of luck to anyone who is
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I actually want to... but still can't justify the cost....
$100 = boat
$100 = truck
$100 = tourney fee
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$300ish
And knowing we have the Lake Menomin tourney in two weeks, that's going to be right around the same price too... $300+ dollars..... and I'll be doing the tonka classic too.. that's another $350... shit, I think i need to sell everything and find a cheaper hobby. :'(
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shit, I think i need to sell everything and find a cheaper hobby. :'(
THat's what we say year after year.....we add fish finders, trolln motors, props, fishn poles the list goes on and on......if I couldn't fish, i'd rather die. O0 (that doesn't even include the gas we burn) :idiot2:
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THat's what we say year after year.....we add fish finders, trolln motors, props, fishn poles the list goes on and on......if I couldn't fish, i'd rather die. O0 (that doesn't even include the gas we burn) :idiot2:
lol amen!
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Finally got a job now so look for me at some of the tournaments!! O0
Congrats! Glad to hear... you looking to repair the motor then? Or get a new one? I say 4 stroke fuel injected! 8)
and I'll chip in for gas, let's hit up Pelican!
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Finally got a job now so look for me at some of the tournaments!! O0
you need a job to fish tourneys? ;D that's news to me. :2funny:
you going to join the DONATION Club like me and Photo eh? The more the merrier!! O0
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Been calling around for motors. the 40-70 range is hard to find. I won't know yet til next week on the motor situation
how old is your motor and what is wrong with it?
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Its a 1993 and its dead
elaborate Dead....
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yeah...
Job = Money to pay for gas, tourney registrations, etc.
jokn.... ;D
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Engine Seized. Oil Pump failed, thus, not pumping oil to the engine. Engine seized due to lack of lubrication
hmm..... did you get an estimate of rebuild yet?
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Rebuild = $1700.00
New motor, well, 1990 70hp Johnson = $1700 installed
So, anywhere between 1700- 5500 is what I've been quoted for new, used, rebuilt etc.
damn! I'd look at a Suzuki or Yamaha than....
you check with Twin City Outboard?
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I got a quote for a 2005 new suzuki 2 stroke 50hp remote steer etc for 5500 installed.
I called Twin City, they don't have any. I called a few other shops but can't really do anything until I have the money in hand
i would think if you check with a few of the local small guys i'm sure they would have something around that is reasonable.
check these guys out......they usually have a good selection O0
http://www.warnersdock.com/usedmotors.htm
I've been in there a few times, I wouldn't mind doing business with them.......
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There she is!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_192236.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_192305.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_192313.jpg)
and the transducer mount:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201217.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201227.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201240.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201257.jpg)
That's all folks. Will see if I can get some cool side images tomorrow from my old 997 and new 998. O0
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Any of you guys fishing Pool 4 this saturday?
Neither am I, from what I keep hearing bout the dude who's settin this tourny up, no thnx. Don't like participating when a self centered person is running the show.
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There she is!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_192236.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_192305.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_192313.jpg)
and the transducer mount:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201217.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201227.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201240.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110505_201257.jpg)
That's all folks. Will see if I can get some cool side images tomorrow from my old 997 and new 998. O0
that is fkn pimp O0 I would have that HDSI Ducer dinged up in no time flat. ;D
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Neither am I, from what I keep hearing bout the dude who's settin this tourny up, no thnx. Don't like participating when a self centered person is running the show.
Well the idea is to take money away from him...by winning of course. ::)
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that is fkn pimp O0 I would have that HDSI Ducer dinged up in no time flat. ;D
Nah... when you have the ducer on the trolling motor it's not as bad because your not running in 1-3 ft of water blindly (like you would ur main motor)..... when its on ur trolling motor, u run slower and ur able to see what's in front of you.
I think maybe you had your old ducer too low on the transom/hull... that's why it kept getting damaged... i've had my hull/pad scrap against rocks and boulders before... my hdsi ducer is still in very good shape.
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Nah... when you have the ducer on the trolling motor it's not as bad because your not running in 1-3 ft of water blindly (like you would ur main motor)..... when its on ur trolling motor, u run slower and ur able to see what's in front of you.
I think maybe you had your old ducer too low on the transom/hull... that's why it kept getting damaged... i've had my hull/pad scrap against rocks and boulders before... my hdsi ducer is still in very good shape.
i've hit submerged logs with my tm, used my tm as a shallow water anchor on rocks or under bridges..... O0
it looks goood tho!
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Well the idea is to take money away from him...by winning of course. ::)
taking money away from him and putting him in his place.....whic h of course is last.. O0
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i've hit submerged logs with my tm, used my tm as a shallow water anchor on rocks or under bridges..... O0
it looks goood tho!
lol you crazy then... i've use mine for shallow water anchor too but only on sand and/or a muddy flat. So you've had a transom transducer mounted on your trolling motor before? If so, how did you have it mounted?
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lol you crazy then... i've use mine for shallow water anchor too but only on sand and/or a muddy flat. So you've had a transom transducer mounted on your trolling motor before? If so, how did you have it mounted?
nope, always use puck style ducers and now have ducer shield on there with a broken ducer in place, works great. O0
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There she is!
That's all folks. Will see if I can get some cool side images tomorrow from my old 997 and new 998. O0
That is one pimp'n unit photo!!! O0 O0
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That is one pimp'n unit photo!!! O0 O0
Yup, you can blast porn on that screen too while fishing....... O0
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Yup, you can blast porn on that screen too while fishing....... O0
what I'm thinking is, when are they going to have touchscreen units and the i-pad version? Surf the net, watch video...etc.? Shoot, they need one b/c my kids get bored.
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what I'm thinking is, when are they going to have touchscreen units and the i-pad version? Surf the net, watch video...etc.? Shoot, they need one b/c my kids get bored.
yup with an underwater camera built in, HD, Surround sound, Netflix, MIcrowave Oven, Refridgerator. ... PlayStation Network.....oh the endless possibilities!!
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lol you crazy then... i've use mine for shallow water anchor too but only on sand and/or a muddy flat. So you've had a transom transducer mounted on your trolling motor before? If so, how did you have it mounted?
Get a shallow water anchor O0 Those things are the shit.
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Get a shallow water anchor O0 Those things are the shit.
got one O0
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yup with an underwater camera built in, HD, Surround sound, Netflix, MIcrowave Oven, Refridgerator. ... PlayStation Network.....oh the endless possibilities!!
LOL!! I'm not asking for a microwave or fridge but one with a touch screen and built in screen, compatible for underwater cam just like ice fishing would be awesome!
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LOL!! I'm not asking for a microwave or fridge but one with a touch screen and built in screen, compatible for underwater cam just like ice fishing would be awesome!
with fridge and microwave would be even better! how about one that you can order food or beer from? that would be awesome!! O0
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with fridge and microwave would be even better! how about one that you can order food or beer from? that would be awesome!! O0
LOL!! Beer? yum! Haven't had me one of those in a long while.
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LOL!! Beer? yum! Haven't had me one of those in a long while.
:idiot2:
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:idiot2:
I should starting bring 6 pack to work everyday. It will calm me down.
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What about a TV? ???
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What about a TV? ???
TV is not waterproof, not compatible with gps, down imaging and side imaging.
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Custom build or make something to make it work? ???
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Poor man's power-pole / talon? What do you guys think?
This seems like less maintenance, less usage of batteries, less weight and very affordable. If you don't want to pay $1000 for a pp or talon, don't like to carry a heavy anchor and get rope rub on the side of your boat, this might work for you @ 10x less the cost.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZri71Q6OeQ&feature=related
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Not bad idea. I wouldn't mind purchasing this
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Fun day.. thanks to Blablablabla!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110506_184201.jpg)
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Poor man's power-pole / talon? What do you guys think?
This seems like less maintenance, less usage of batteries, less weight and very affordable. If you don't want to pay $1000 for a pp or talon, don't like to carry a heavy anchor and get rope rub on the side of your boat, this might work for you @ 10x less the cost.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZri71Q6OeQ&feature=related
Does this only work for shallow end waters? what if you're fishing like 30-40 feet for walleyes? Will this type of anchor still be useful/work?
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Does this only work for shallow end waters? what if you're fishing like 30-40 feet for walleyes? Will this type of anchor still be useful/work?
Nope... all these pole type anchors are only for 8ft or less of water. With this method, you can probably hold yourself in 30-40 feet of water if you're willing to carry a 30-40 feet pole.... ;)
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WISCONSIN GAME FISH OPEN SATURDAY!
Here are the results....i managed a 4lb9oz on a drop shot and abunch of 3lbners from this lake i went too...we fished there from 530am-11am and decided to hit another lake to see how the lake from the long winter we had because its a shallow lake...caught over 20 bass to myself there and buddies caught over 20 to themseleves to with probably 5 northerns....w hat a nice way to start the opening bass season!
3.3LB bass
(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww114/clumzy31/IMG_4228.jpg)
4.9lb bass
(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww114/clumzy31/IMG_4226.jpg)
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^God damn I'm jealous! Congrats on the first day... must be pretty satisfying. You catch them pretty shallow? (spawning bass?) Or did you get them kinda deep? (Still pre-spawn?)
Also, did you capture water temps?
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Well my sonar read 15 ft...but we were casting as shallow as 4 ft and dragging the rig back to the boat....they were pretty picky....they wouldn't chase the lure...it was almost like u had to throw it right it there face! Water tempature as of 7am was at 50.3 degrees....the n as the day went by my sonar was acting dumb! And yes, jelous is the correct term! Only a few states in US have a open and close season for game fish!
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Well my sonar read 15 ft...but we were casting as shallow as 4 ft and dragging the rig back to the boat....they were pretty picky....they wouldn't chase the lure...it was almost like u had to throw it right it there face! Water tempature as of 7am was at 50.3 degrees....the n as the day went by my sonar was acting dumb! And yes, jelous is the correct term! Only a few states in US have a open and close season for game fish!
Nice!
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Photo/blaster/Blabla:
Any of you heading to Menomin this Weekend to Prefish? I'll be going Saturday but would like to follow another person down to Menominee just in case
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Photo/blaster/Blabla:
Any of you heading to Menomin this Weekend to Prefish? I'll be going Saturday but would like to follow another person down to Menominee just in case
No Meno for me b/c me no money and time for 3 circuits.
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Jimmy, I don't feel like spending the gas money to pre-fish this one so I might just show up on tourney day and keep my fingers crossed. All the stories I been hearing from everyone is, go slow on the lake or you'll lose a lower unit. I may try to make it out the friday before tourney day - depending on when my bro gets off work.
I'll call you if I some how change my mind and want to go this weekend. (Well saturday probably won't work because I have a wedding to go to)...
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Are you fishing this one Jimmy?
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Are you fishing this one Jimmy?
Yeap.
Will fish this one and Their Tonka one on July 22nd.
I counted and I will be fishing 14 events this year
6 - TCHB
4 - HBC elites
3 - HBC (menomin, tonka, classic)
1 - July4th
Gonna be a busy summer. GF is already mad at me...LOL
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Yeap.
Will fish this one and Their Tonka one on July 22nd.
I counted and I will be fishing 14 events this year
6 - TCHB
4 - HBC elites
3 - HBC (menomin, tonka, classic)
1 - July4th
Gonna be a busy summer. GF is already mad at me...LOL
She won't be mad when you give her some prize money for shopping.
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My PTO is down the drain also...LOL
Took the Tuesday and some Wednsday's off before each tourney to prefish during the weekday's. LOL
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Good luck bro! I hope one of us rookies can take it.
You're lucky you have PTO. I have none! No such thing exist in my world.
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Good luck bro! I hope one of us rookies can take it.
You're lucky you have PTO. I have none! No such thing exist in my world.
I saved my PTO by not going anywhere since last fall. Have to do it.
I figure an extra day of prefishing should help me out in finding some fish and by fishing on a Tuesday or Wed I figure the lake will be less busy.
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I saved my PTO by not going anywhere since last fall. Have to do it.
I figure an extra day of prefishing should help me out in finding some fish and by fishing on a Tuesday or Wed I figure the lake will be less busy.
That's what I need to do this year. Pre-fish, pre-fish, prefish since this year will be my first year of actually fishing an entire tournament.
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Photo/blaster/Blabla:
Any of you heading to Menomin this Weekend to Prefish? I'll be going Saturday but would like to follow another person down to Menominee just in case
I was there on Sunday for a few hours......... .....I might have a bent prop shaft. Other than that a bunch of snakes to hand and 1 lost smallie. Becareful out there, this place reminds me of a mini me lake pepin. Its not too bad, if you have lakemaster or navionics just follow the old river beds. O0
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I was there on Sunday for a few hours......... .....I might have a bent prop shaft. Other than that a bunch of snakes to hand and 1 lost smallie. Becareful out there, this place reminds me of a mini me lake pepin. Its not too bad, if you have lakemaster or navionics just follow the old river beds. O0
I have navionics on my iphone and a hand held Lowrance that I use for GPS. My lakemaster doesn't have this lake but my navionics does. Guess it will be slow going out there. Do you remember what the water temps were this past Sunday? Any Green stuff on the lake. I hear this lake is really bad when it comes to algae.
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I have navionics on my iphone and a hand held Lowrance that I use for GPS. My lakemaster doesn't have this lake but my navionics does. Guess it will be slow going out there. Do you remember what the water temps were this past Sunday? Any Green stuff on the lake. I hear this lake is really bad when it comes to algae.
I have Navionics on my 4G Evo and its not that accurate so I wouldn't rely on it for navigating. However, its better to have something than nothing. Good luck.
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I have Navionics on my 4G Evo and its not that accurate so I wouldn't rely on it for navigating. However, its better to have something than nothing. Good luck.
Yeah that's all I have. Will just take it slow. Probably stop at a local bait shop in Menominee to get a paper map of the lake also.
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Yeah that's all I have. Will just take it slow. Probably stop at a local bait shop in Menominee to get a paper map of the lake also.
Yeah, take it slow. Good luck!
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To be honest, pre-fishing hasn't really paid off for me. With my luck, every time I prefish and have pre-conceived notions on the lake -- come tournament day and EVERYTHING is completely different lol.
If I get a chance to go out on the lake, I like to just idle around now and understand the structure of the lake.
I'm kinda excited for the first tourney on Menomin though... can't wait to get my ass handed to me.
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WTH? I saw this at the supermarket yesterday! Says, "LMB, Product of Taiwan". :'( :'( :'(
I thought you couldn't sell game fish? Maybe if its from another country you can? That's BS!! btw, this is $11. For the taste, not worth $11.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/perryvang/LMB.jpg)
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Bass and Jimmy, I have screen shots of the lake I can send to you guys. Give me your email addy's and I'll send them.
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Bass and Jimmy, I have screen shots of the lake I can send to you guys. Give me your email addy's and I'll send them.
[email protected]
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[email protected]
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Email sent Jimmy/Perry. Not much to the lake eh?
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Thanks! This lake structure is very similar to Cannon Lake in Faribault, MN.
Where did you get that map from? I have 2011 Lakemaster but haven't checked to see if its on there.
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Email sent Jimmy/Perry. Not much to the lake eh?
Looks like a lot of man made structure will get fished. I wonder how many guys are gonna go up the river and fish that? I'll see what it looks like this weekend I suppose.
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Where did you get that map from? I have 2011 Lakemaster but haven't checked to see if its on there.
I have the Fugawi Navionics Map CD at home. O0
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I have the Fugawi Navionics Map CD at home. O0
Do you use it a lot?
I was thinking about getting the Lakemaster 3d maps you can load onto your pc and then to your GPS device.
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WTH? I saw this at the supermarket yesterday! Says, "LMB, Product of Taiwan". :'( :'( :'(
I thought you couldn't sell game fish? Maybe if its from another country you can? That's BS!! btw, this is $11. For the taste, not worth $11.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/perryvang/LMB.jpg)
LMB for sale? Hmm.
If its a product of another country I don't see why they can't sell it. Just like asian carp. :idiot2:
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LMB for sale? Hmm.
If its a product of another country I don't see why they can't sell it. Just like asian carp. :idiot2:
Right, I get that but labels can be printed to be from any country they want. thats why i say its bs....
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Right, I get that but labels can be printed to be from any country they want. thats why i say its bs....
So who do I sell my bass too? ;D JK.
Call a TV station to investigate it :o :D
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So who do I sell my bass too? ;D JK.
Call a TV station to investigate it :o :D
Its not a big deal if its just one or two. if i'm seeing them sold in the truck loads I might just call fox9. lol..
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Its not a big deal if its just one or two. if i'm seeing them sold in the truck loads I might just call fox9. lol..
shiet i would too...bbbbbbbb bbbuuuuutttttt ttttt...taiwan with LMB?...hm...we'd have to look into that... ;D>:( >:(
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So where you guys heading for Walleye/Pike opener this Saturday?
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So where you guys heading for Walleye/Pike opener this Saturday?
at home in the garage, piecing my trailer back together one piece at a time.. >:(
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Any of you guys ever fish Lake of the Woods up there in MN? Heard the walleye fishing there is unbelievable.
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at home in the garage, piecing my trailer back together one piece at a time.. >:(
:-[
You look at your prop shaft yet?
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Any of you guys ever fish Lake of the Woods up there in MN? Heard the walleye fishing there is unbelievable.
Nice but far azz hill !!! @ $4/gal there are plenty of local lakes that will produce walleyes.
I will probably head out to WBL
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Any of you guys ever fish Lake of the Woods up there in MN? Heard the walleye fishing there is unbelievable.
Walleye, Pikes, Muskie, and Smallies. The trip is worth it if you can make it.
My buddy's parents live 20 mins away from Lake of the Woods so I can always get a guide whenever I want. >:D
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I will probably head out to WBL
I been shore fishing the Mississippi. It's on fire with catfish, walleye, and smallmouth.
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I been shore fishing the Mississippi. It's on fire with catfish, walleye, and smallmouth.
With all this thunderstorm, I like to stay within minutes from home. Although, I've been meaning to fish the old man but a little hesitant because of the high water level, floating debris= no wake at your own risk, which takes hours to get from point A to B.
I was out on Bald Eagle scanning for fish. With the warm weather, they've moved out of the hole and into shallower depths. Marked big schools. Tossed some crappie minnows. Landed a variety of fish, crappies, walleyes and pike. About 7:30pm, we felt ice cold air mixed w/warm air blowing across the lake. To the west a huge thunderstorm developing. Scary shiet, had to leave in a hurry.
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What are you getting for water temps?
I was out on Medicine last night and I had 53 on the main lake and 55 in shallow bays.
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I was out on Medicine last night and I had 53 on the main lake and 55 in shallow bays.
Jimmy, how's the activity on Medicine? I was thinking bout going there for walleye opener just to dink around for a couple hours...
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What are you getting for water temps?
I was out on Medicine last night and I had 53 on the main lake and 55 in shallow bays.
To be honest, I forget to look at water temp.
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Just a thought. You local guys want to get together for walleye opener?
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Jimmy, how's the activity on Medicine? I was thinking bout going there for walleye opener just to dink around for a couple hours...
I went out at about 6:00pm yesterday and there were about 7 other boats out. Most were pleasure boaters. The others were like me and just running around making sure the boat would start etc. got off at 7:45 cause of the storm.
Water is super high. Well at least compared to last year. I'd say its up at least a foot maybe more. You can barely see the reeds by the boat launch and the front of the dock is almost submerged.
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Oh and there were a ton of cars parked at the boat launch parking area. Super annoying especially when we had to get off of the lake when it stormed.
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^damn... well I'll make sure I get out there early saturday morning if I go...
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:-[
You look at your prop shaft yet?
not yet, but it doesn't look good. >:( Still trying to find the parts for my hub assembly.
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not yet, but it doesn't look good. >:( Still trying to find the parts for my hub assembly.
ok. let me know if you need help finding parts.
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not yet, but it doesn't look good. >:( Still trying to find the parts for my hub assembly.
What happened?
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What happened?
You'll find out once you get to Lake Menomin this weekend.... :2funny:
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You'll find out once you get to Lake Menomin this weekend.... :2funny:
Did you get a nose cone job so you can hit 80mph?
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What happened?
busted caliper/brake line on trailer and smacked something on take off, 4fow to THUNK :P
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busted caliper/brake line on trailer and smacked something on take off, 4fow to THUNK :P
Ouch! Not only you felt that on the boat and trailer but your wallet got lighter too. I hope you can get it fixed b/c fishing season just started. This is why I never blast off around 4 FOW. I usually like to do it at 6, minimum.
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any word on St Croix's "No Wake" rule being lifted yet?
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any word on St Croix's "No Wake" rule being lifted yet?
http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2011/04/28/slow-no-wake-boating-restriction-remains-in-effect-on-st-croix-river/
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=mpx&gage=stlm5&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1%22
@ 683' its no wake. Currently its 682.5' so I assume you can floor the sonnamagun!!
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BURN SOME GAS!!!!!!!!!!! O0
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WHOOHOOOOOOo! :D
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You guys live and breathe fishing, huh? ;)
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You guys live and breathe fishing, huh? ;)
We like to think that and its just a metaphor but we actually breathe air. I think ???
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You guys live and breathe fishing, huh? ;)
no. I spend most of my time knitting actually.
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no. I spend most of my time knitting actually.
Can you make me a pair of hmong clothes. Thanks!
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no. I spend most of my time knitting actually.
Glad you can admit it openly. It takes a secure man to admit such a talent. There's no shame in it. ;D
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Can you make me a pair of hmong clothes. Thanks!
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Can you make me a pair of hmong clothes. Thanks!
All I have left is a roll of pink thread left (was making a pink tank top last week). I can make you hmong clothes as long as you don't mind it in pink... yay? nay? ???
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All I have left is a roll of pink thread left (was making a pink tank top last week). I can make you hmong clothes as long as you don't mind it in pink... yay? nay? ???
Whats the color this year? Pink was in a few years ago, then orange, then neon green....Yay if pink is in. O0
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ok. let me know if you need help finding parts.
found them thanks. i've been away for a few days.
so what is the plans for the weekend????? O0
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Who's the new cat sportn the FX21 with a SHO :o
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Who's the new cat sportn the FX21 with a SHO :o
Your kidding right? If someone picked it up then they are taking me out for a ride!
I'm doing half day today.. might hit up St Croix. You gonna stay in and work on ur boat all weekend?
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Your kidding right? If someone picked it up then they are taking me out for a ride!
I'm doing half day today.. might hit up St Croix. You gonna stay in and work on ur boat all weekend?
check jimmy's site.......... ...
I just got all my parts together for my trailer gonna install new bearings and race, pads and brake lines and bleed the system. Its gonna be a short weekend. Than I have to put in the fortrex, than rip off my jackplate and put in a bracket between jackplate and transom, put in 4th battery and 4 bank charger. :idiot2:
No fishing for a week or two O0
I'd roll with you to the croix but boat comes first priority, or maybe i'll sneak in a afternoon of fly fishing on the kinni... O0
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check jimmy's site.......... ...
I just got all my parts together for my trailer gonna install new bearings and race, pads and brake lines and bleed the system. Its gonna be a short weekend. Than I have to put in the fortrex, than rip off my jackplate and put in a bracket between jackplate and transom, put in 4th battery and 4 bank charger. :idiot2:
No fishing for a week or two O0
I'd roll with you to the croix but boat comes first priority, or maybe i'll sneak in a afternoon of fly fishing on the kinni... O0
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I'll check Jimmy's website...
WTF You have all the tools to remove your engine/jackplate? holy chit! So are you going to be doing Menomin with us then?
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Looking at Jimmy's site... don't see anything about an FX21....
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Who's the new cat sportn the FX21 with a SHO :o
FX21, SHO? wow, big ballin'!
pictures?
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FX21, SHO? wow, big ballin'!
Big Balling? That's right Mr Allison! ;D
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Big Balling? That's right Mr Allison! ;D
Mine was a non-refundable, non-returnable birthday gift.
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Anyway, I was never big about opener b/c like most of us, I started fishing since early April already but anyone going up north? I saw a bunch of trucks w/campers, trailers and boats heading up there. With so many family events going on I might just stick close to home.
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Anyway, I was never big about opener b/c like most of us, I started fishing since early April already but anyone going up north? I saw a bunch of trucks w/campers, trailers and boats heading up there. With so many family events going on I might just stick close to home.
Nope.. just gonna hang out, maybe go to a local lake early morning and see if anything gives. Weather looks a little shitty anyway.
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It's gonna be freaking miserable tomorrow in WI...Windy+Rain+Cold....Ughhh don't wanna go but already made plans to...
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It's gonna be freaking miserable tomorrow in WI...Windy+Rain+Cold....Ughhh don't wanna go but already made plans to...
You just going out for one day? Or you staying the night and fishing Sunday too?
Good luck out there. Let us know how it goes.
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You just going out for one day? Or you staying the night and fishing Sunday too?
Good luck out there. Let us know how it goes.
I wanted to stay the night at a campground but it's gonna be freaking cold so we are just going for the day. Will be out there from sunup till sundown...rain, wind, sun...whatever . Will let you guys know how it went...
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I'll check Jimmy's website...
WTF You have all the tools to remove your engine/jackplate? holy chit! So are you going to be doing Menomin with us then?
I don't have the tools but I have access to a bit of everything. O0 I'm trying to get everything done so I can run with you guys on Menomin O0
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I don't have the tools but I have access to a bit of everything. O0 I'm trying to get everything done so I can run with you guys on Menomin O0
You mean so you can donate with us on Menomin! 8)
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You mean so you can donate with us on Menomin! 8)
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Have fun out on Menomin if anyone is venturing out there. Becareful and don't ruin anything like me. O0
remember, Bass is open in WI.........if you get bored hop over the border, lots of good little lakes with no pressure. O0
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Mine was a non-refundable, non-returnable birthday gift.
Lies!!! All LIES!!!!! I am peasant status with my 10horsepower bassboat :(
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Lies!!! All LIES!!!!! I am peasant status with my 10horsepower bassboat :(
All true. My pockets isn't deeper than any of yours and my wallet is always light. Hell, I don't even get breakfast in the mornings. :-[
Good luck in meno this weekend for those going. And may the boat and bass gods be with you to protect your hull, lower units and props and help funnel those big mama's into your livewell.
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Anyone running US2??? :)
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Anyone running US2??? :)
I use to before I got the quadbeam transducer for my old 787c2. Not using US2 on my trolling motor right now. Wish it had built in SI for the SI Units.
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I have a question for you guys.....how much do you spend each season preparing for it and during it? It seems kind of like a rather expensive hobby at times. No? ???
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Saturday's Report for Menomin:
Wow! What a tough day! First of, what a shitty ass day to go out! raining, Cold, Windy!!! Talk about a miserable day!
Got to the lake at 7:00am sharp. Enosey was just putting in and Dan showed up right behind us. This lake is tough! Talk about no kind of grass. I couldn't find any kind of Grass! Found some areas with Cabbage. No Docks whatsoever. Some parts of the lake it was shoreline then a 5 - 6 foot drop with mud or it was shoreline then 1ft of water for like 300 yards with no kind of vegitation just mud. This lake reminds me of Pelican in Albertville minus the big fish. Shallow and then more shallow.
We caught about 15 total fish. with 4 of those being keepers (14inch minimum) and one being a 3lber. No pattern found. All junk fishing. We basically threw everything including the kitchen sink at em! Caught a lot of short fish and a few pikes. The lake is going to fish smaller than it already is. I think guys will be fishing over each other and after each other. The areas I think hold fish will be loaded up with boats. We basically idled around the lake for a long time just getting a feel for the lake so I know where I can run and I know where I can't. Also went up river and hit a stump. Point came out of nowhere. Luckily we were just idleing. Also got stuck up the river in a backwater area. It went from 3 ft to 6inches. Imaging 2 fat guys rocking the boat with the trolling motor pulled up as high as it could to just barely catch water and then having to get out anyways to push. LOL
If weather stays like its supposed to this week. My predictions for winning weight will be 16.5lbs. It will come down to who has that 1 or 2 kicker fish.
We found 2 areas that we will fish hard for Pre and post spawn bass but I am sure others will be fishing these areas too.
I would tell you what we caught em with but I actually think the baits we used will work again this Saturday so I can't. LOL
I really wish i could take a day off and go again this week but I can't so come saturday I'm sure everything will ahve changed.
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I have a question for you guys.....how much do you spend each season preparing for it and during it? It seems kind of like a rather expensive hobby at times. No? ???
for the whole thing, I'd say anywhere from $2k to $6k+ (depending on if you add more expensive toys to your arsenal or not)... and that probably doesn't include boat payments. ;D
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Thanks for the update Jimmy.... gonna be a slug-fest out there Saturday. Hopefully my bro and I can get out early on Friday and idle around the lake... I'm guessing you guys used roostertails to catch those fish. Your secret is safe with me lol ;D
Imagine 2 fat guys rocking the boat with the trolling motor pulled up as high as it could to just barely catch water and then having to get out anyways to push. LOL
LOL almost had my drink coming out of my nose... :2funny:
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for the whole thing, I'd say anywhere from $2k to $6k+ (depending on if you add more expensive toys to your arsenal or not)... and that probably doesn't include boat payments. ;D
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Saturday's Report for Menomin:
Wow! What a tough day! First of, what a shitty ass day to go out! raining, Cold, Windy!!! Talk about a miserable day!
Got to the lake at 7:00am sharp. Enosey was just putting in and Dan showed up right behind us. This lake is tough! Talk about no kind of grass. I couldn't find any kind of Grass! Found some areas with Cabbage. No Docks whatsoever. Some parts of the lake it was shoreline then a 5 - 6 foot drop with mud or it was shoreline then 1ft of water for like 300 yards with no kind of vegitation just mud. This lake reminds me of Pelican in Albertville minus the big fish. Shallow and then more shallow.
We caught about 15 total fish. with 4 of those being keepers (14inch minimum) and one being a 3lber. No pattern found. All junk fishing. We basically threw everything including the kitchen sink at em! Caught a lot of short fish and a few pikes. The lake is going to fish smaller than it already is. I think guys will be fishing over each other and after each other. The areas I think hold fish will be loaded up with boats. We basically idled around the lake for a long time just getting a feel for the lake so I know where I can run and I know where I can't. Also went up river and hit a stump. Point came out of nowhere. Luckily we were just idleing. Also got stuck up the river in a backwater area. It went from 3 ft to 6inches. Imaging 2 fat guys rocking the boat with the trolling motor pulled up as high as it could to just barely catch water and then having to get out anyways to push. LOL
If weather stays like its supposed to this week. My predictions for winning weight will be 16.5lbs. It will come down to who has that 1 or 2 kicker fish.
We found 2 areas that we will fish hard for Pre and post spawn bass but I am sure others will be fishing these areas too.
I would tell you what we caught em with but I actually think the baits we used will work again this Saturday so I can't. LOL
I really wish i could take a day off and go again this week but I can't so come saturday I'm sure everything will ahve changed.
Wow! Hopefully you guys will get a good draw to get your spot.
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Knowing how Jimmy draws, we're always last or next to last to launch :2funny:
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Knowing how Jimmy draws, we're always last or next to last to launch :2funny:
My luck is just as bad. J4 tourneys, 3 years I drew 2nd, 3rd and 5th to last. Didn't helped that I had the slowest boat too.
Next draw, I'll have my partner draw.
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Good point... no matter what I draw, I guess I'll just follow Jimmy now or wait till he fishes his area then move in and take sloppy seconds.
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Good point... no matter what I draw, I guess I'll just follow Jimmy now or wait till he fishes his area then move in and take sloppy seconds.
O0 O0
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I use to before I got the quadbeam transducer for my old 787c2. Not using US2 on my trolling motor right now. Wish it had built in SI for the SI Units.
i'm trying to figure if I should run US2 or not for my front unit......
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I have a question for you guys.....how much do you spend each season preparing for it and during it? It seems kind of like a rather expensive hobby at times. No? ???
its not expensive at all, it just drains the bank account endlessly.
Menomin, i think i'll be following Jimmy and Photo around all day! I'll be throwing a crappie tube with a moon bobber, red n white O0
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Menomin, i think i'll be following Jimmy and Photo around all day! I'll be throwing a crappie tube with a moon bobber, red n white O0
Hmmmm... shall we just consolidate to save gas and battery? Maybe we can just tie an anchor rope to Jimmy's boat and have him drag us around I'll be 50ft out and Will can be 75ft out. Let's do it!
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My buddy and I had discussiong about this. Golf -vs- Avid fishermen with a Truck and Boat. Cost me $125 to fill the truck and fill the boat with 1/2 tank. $25 for snacks and food.
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Hmmmm... shall we just consolidate to save gas and battery? Maybe we can just tie an anchor rope to Jimmy's boat and have him drag us around I'll be 50ft out and Will can be 75ft out. Let's do it!
;D ;D The rules mentions nothing about this so I don't see why you can't do it. :2funny:
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Hmmmm... shall we just consolidate to save gas and battery? Maybe we can just tie an anchor rope to Jimmy's boat and have him drag us around I'll be 50ft out and Will can be 75ft out. Let's do it!
;D I'm up for it!
My buddy and I had discussiong about this. Golf -vs- Avid fishermen with a Truck and Boat. Cost me $125 to fill the truck and fill the boat with 1/2 tank. $25 for snacks and food.
I quit smoking, saves a lot of $$$$$$
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;D ;D The rules mentions nothing about this so I don't see why you can't do it. :2funny:
exactly... we just need to tell Jimmy to slow down so we can get a chance here and there to pitch to a few stumps.
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its not expensive at all, it just drains the bank account endlessly.
Menomin, i think i'll be following Jimmy and Photo around all day! I'll be throwing a crappie tube with a moon bobber, red n white O0
How would you guys feel if your wives/GFs had a hobby that was just as pricey as your fishing?
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exactly... we just need to tell Jimmy to slow down so we can get a chance here and there to pitch to a few stumps.
I'll bring the beer! O0
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How would you guys feel if your wives/GFs had a hobby that was just as pricey as your fishing?
no problem, I fund my own hobbies O0
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How would you guys feel if your wives/GFs had a hobby that was just as pricey as your fishing?
As long as they fund it themselves then it's all good.
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no problem, I fund my own hobbies O0
You're obviously not married cause if you were, you'd know....there's only OURS in a marriage. ;D
What about time? Does she complain about you being out on the water too much and too often?
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How would you guys feel if your wives/GFs had a hobby that was just as pricey as your fishing?
They already do. Its called "SHOPPING". Each year, during tax season, we round up are expenses and guess what? They wife's hobby far exceeds mine but the secret is to not say anything.
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I've never let anyone stop me from enjoying my hobbies especially if it comes to a SO. When there is a family event or something that I have to attend than yes I will not make my fishing\hunting trip but other than that, there hasn't been anything that stops me yet. O0
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LOL
Following me is like the blind leading the blind but I am up for it! LOL
It cost me 80 bucks to fill up my tank at $3.96 a gallon. That was 3/4 tank. Towing from Menomonie and back took a little more than half a tank that's like 13 gallons. 150 miles / 13gallons = 11.5mpg not too bad actually...I was expecting much worse. luckily boat was still full of gas from last year
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I gave my GF a calendar for the summer. Almost every Saturday and some Sundays are booked. She has to plan our events around that schedule.
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They already do. Its called "SHOPPING". Each year, during tax season, we round up are expenses and guess what? They wife's hobby far exceeds mine but the secret is to not say anything.
Not all women like to shop as a hobby. Just a FYI. ;D
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Following me is like the blind leading the blind but I am up for it! LOL
I haven't been to the lake yet so you'll be guiding a blind of course. Will has been to the lake before so you will be my front eyes and Will will be my back eyes. I think we are set. I'll bring the two sets of ropes.
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LOL
Following me is like the blind leading the blind but I am up for it! LOL
It cost me 80 bucks to fill up my tank at $3.96 a gallon. That was 3/4 tank. Towing from Menomonie and back took a little more than half a tank that's like 13 gallons. 150 miles / 13gallons = 11.5mpg not too bad actually...I was expecting much worse. luckily boat was still full of gas from last year
What? you haven't burned up last year's gas yet?
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Not all women like to shop as a hobby. Just a FYI. ;D
Well, if she doesn't have a hobby, why not take her fishing with you?
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What? you haven't burned up last year's gas yet?
I have a 47gallon tank in my boat. I filled it up completely last year and seafoamed it before winter...
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I have a 47gallon tank in my boat. I filled it up completely last year and seafoamed it before winter...
Ah... I usually end the season with very little gas left.
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Well, if she doesn't have a hobby, why not take her fishing with you?
I don't force my GF to like Fishing just like she doesn't force me to go shopping with her...LOL
I hate shopping and she hates fishing...that is our "alone time"
LOL
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Ah... I usually end the season with very little gas left.
I try to but usually have like 30 some gallons left so I just fill it up.
The DF140 I have gets awesome gas mileage. I probably won't have to get gas for about a month.
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The DF140 I have gets awesome gas mileage. I probably won't have to get gas for about a month.
Wish i could say the same... I usually have to pump before each lake. :-[
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My tank is only a 30 gal tank. I only fill it with about 3-4 gallons and add some stabil then burned it on the first outting.
Yep, my wife is not a big fan of fishing and I'm not a big fan of shopping so we make deals. :2funny:
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Wish i could say the same... I usually have to pump before each lake. :-[
my boat only goes 45mph (GPS) max. LOL I usually go about 35 - 40.
You guys think I will get better perfomance out of her if I change the plugs? I've never changed the plugs in 4 years
I had a buddy change his plugs on his 115merc and he got 4 -5 more mph...
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I don't force my GF to like Fishing just like she doesn't force me to go shopping with her...LOL
I hate shopping and she hates fishing...that is our "alone time"
LOL
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my boat only goes 45mph (GPS) max. LOL I usually go about 35 - 40.
You guys think I will get better perfomance out of her if I change the plugs? I've never changed the plugs in 4 years
I had a buddy change his plugs on his 115merc and he got 4 -5 more mph...
Find out what your motor RPM is. If you're not hitting it's max RPM, something is not right. But if you want to go faster, get a bigger pitch but in doing that you'll have to sacrifice holeshot.
According to Suzuki, max RPM on your outboard is 6200. Next time when you're WOT and reached your max speed, watch your RPM. If it doesn't reach 6200 or near it, you're not getting the max potential.
What's your current pitch right now?
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Find out what your motor RPM is. If you're not hitting it's max RPM, something is not right. But if you want to go faster, get a bigger pitch but in doing that you'll have to sacrifice holeshot.
According to Suzuki, max RPM on your outboard is 6200. Next time when you're WOT and reached your max speed, watch your RPM. If it doesn't reach 6200 or near it, you're not getting the max potential.
What's your current pitch right now?
My RPM's top out at 6200.
I have a 14 x 19 suzuki aluminum prop on it now.
When we first got the boat it used to do49mph GPS
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It'd be interesting to see a woman be as passionate as you guys are about this whole fishing thing. :o
She'd be almost perfect if she loved to fish and knew how to fix cars, huh? ;)
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My RPM's top out at 6200.
I have a 14 x 19 suzuki aluminum prop on it now.
When we first got the boat it used to do49mph GPS
I would go ahead and do maintenance, change oil, lube, plugs and then run it. Move up a pitch to a 20 to see if you could pick up a few mph. If it doesn't work, you could always return it.
Did you add more weight to the boat? Sometimes adding extra weight, anchors, fishing equipment, etc 30-100lbs will loose mph too b/c your hull is dragging in the water.
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It'd be interesting to see a woman be as passionate as you guys are about this whole fishing thing. :o
She'd be almost perfect if she loved to fish and knew how to fix cars, huh? ;)
Awww?? No i prefer my woman to be feminine and girly. If she stops shopping = old, stained clothes, not attractive. No more perfume and lotion = smelly. No more nails = dirty, nasty nails, turn off....and the list goes on.
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I would go ahead and do maintenance, change oil, lube, plugs and then run it. Move up a pitch to a 20 to see if you could pick up a few mph. If it doesn't work, you could always return it.
Did you add more weight to the boat? Sometimes adding extra weight, anchors, fishing equipment, etc 30-100lbs will loose mph too b/c your hull is dragging in the water.
Yeah I will probably do it after this weekend.
As for the weight part...Yes I have gained about 15 lbs since I got the boat...LOL
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Yeah I will probably do it after this weekend.
As for the weight part...Yes I have gained about 15 lbs since I got the boat...LOL
There's your problem. j/k. If you went from 49 to 40mph, then 15lbs weight gain is not the problem. GPS isn't always accurate but only 1-3 give or take. Regardless, I recommend changing the plugs, oil and lubes and try running her tournament loaded. Once with your 19 pitch and once with a 20 pitch. You should see a big difference in holeshot and top speed. Give us an update once you've done this.
When I first bought my 165 Navigator. I took it out, it did 36-37mph. Then I started loading her up with life jackets, an anchors, fishing rods, tackle boxes, rain coats, net, push pole and extra battery and I was only getting 33-34mph.
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Jimmy, add a jackplate to your boat so you can raise the motor!!! >:D
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Jimmy, add a jackplate to your boat so you can raise the motor!!! >:D
Boat needs more lift if Jimmy wants to go faster. I say add NOS but i don't think Jimmy is up for it.
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It's nice to get out again. First bass during lunch of the year! :D
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What site do you guys use to track barometric pressure? watershed something?
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never mind.. I found it
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I'm rooting for the Khang Bros for Menomin.
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I'm rooting for the Khang Bros for Menomin.
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I'll root for Blah. GO BLAH!
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Its going to be fun this weekend.. hopefully we all get on fish and bring in big bags.. see you guys on the water
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i suck! O0
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i suck! O0
well whatever you/me/jason bring in should be close..as we will all be tied to each other...LOL HAHAHAHAHAHA
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well whatever you/me/jason bring in should be close..as we will all be tied to each other...LOL HAHAHAHAHAHA
I root for all three of you guys!!! Serious! Its a new lake, new water so the playing field is pretty much, almost, kinda of even, minus the experience and adaptation skills. ;D I'm sure you guys will do well.
I'm leaving to FL for Ocean fishing this weekend. Maybe do some peacock bass and snook fishing too. I'll take pictures, if I catch anything. GOOD LUCK GUYS!!!
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I honestly believe you will needs 20lbs to even have a shot at winning. 16-18lbs aint gonna cut it because that'll be the avg weight everyone else is gonna bring in.
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I honestly believe you will needs 20lbs to even have a shot at winning. 16-18lbs aint gonna cut it because that'll be the avg weight everyone else is gonna bring in.
Unless one knows the lake well enough to make its predictions, anything is possible. Anyone have any info? What are the local angler's average weight?
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Unless one knows the lake well enough to make its predictions, anything is possible. Anyone have any info? What are the local angler's average weight?
True and I agree, but the word is, someone pulled near 20lbs during prefishing and that person has fished this lake numerous times.
The locals pull a avg winning bag of 13lbs 5 fish before the no cull was removed. But now, people can cull so 20lbs is the mark to hit.
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I catch northerns and lots of them.. :o
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True and I agree, but the word is, someone pulled near 20lbs during prefishing and that person has fished this lake numerous times.
The locals pull a avg winning bag of 13lbs 5 fish before the no cull was removed. But now, people can cull so 20lbs is the mark to hit.
Someone always brings in a decent bag....
My prediction with the weather we have on saturday is 18lbs to win and 16.5 for second place...with the big fish being 4.82lbs....LOL
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True and I agree, but the word is, someone pulled near 20lbs during prefishing and that person has fished this lake numerous times.
The locals pull a avg winning bag of 13lbs 5 fish before the no cull was removed. But now, people can cull so 20lbs is the mark to hit.
MN has a no cull rule too but people don't care. I bet many anglers in small local tournaments don't even follow these rules. You're right, 20lbs will take it but my guess based on the average weight with or w/o no cull rule is going to be between 15-17. My 2nd guess is between 0lbs - 30lbs to win it. <--Any bets on this one?
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MN's no cull rule only applies when you're "one" fish from your limit or have met your limit. So long as you have 2 less than your limit, you can cull in MN. But in WI, you can't cull regardless if you have anywhere from one to a limit. Until now and only now.... but it only applies to bass tournaments, regular fishermen still can't cull from what i remember reading.
Anyways, I'm pretty certain someone will bring in a 20lbs bag.
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MN's no cull rule only applies when you're "one" fish from your limit or have met your limit. So long as you have 2 less than your limit, you can cull in MN. But in WI, you can't cull regardless if you have anywhere from one to a limit. Until now and only now.... but it only applies to bass tournaments, regular fishermen still can't cull from what i remember reading.
Anyways, I'm pretty certain someone will bring in a 20lbs bag.
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bass Blaster, so you're not fishing the Menomin tournament?
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bass Blaster, so you're not fishing the Menomin tournament?
Nope. Going to FL.
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Photocycle, how was prefishing yesteday on Menomin? Heard quite a few of HBC guys were out trying to do last minute prefishing yesterday.
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Photocycle, how was prefishing yesteday on Menomin? Heard quite a few of HBC guys were out trying to do last minute prefishing yesterday.
yeah there was a few of us there. I had to double check with Dan to see if this was a bass tournament or a pike tournament ;D
Pre-fishing was pretty slow... found out the lake has a lot of good shallow and deep cover, but not too many fish were biting.
The rain and T-storms tomorrow really isn't going to help but I'll duke it out like usual. Sounds like the vets are gonna bag high teens or 20lb bags... :-[
My boat will be tied to Jimmy's boat and Will's will be tied to mine... so I guess Jimmy will determine how we do tomorrow. I pray he's got good spots. :)
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I dont know fishing etiquette but when it comes to tournaments is it first come first serve spots?
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I dont know fishing etiquette but when it comes to tournaments is it first come first serve spots?
yep, that's why you see all these 20-21ft boats with 225-300hp motors. crazy sons of bishes. :idiot2:
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yep, that's why you see all these 20-21ft boats with 225-300hp motors. crazy sons of bishes. :idiot2:
i figured. ;D
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yep, that's why you see all these 20-21ft boats with 225-300hp motors. crazy sons of bishes. :idiot2:
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I freaking hate fishing in the rain...
Photo what were water temps?
did you do any side imaging?
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Nice.
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I know, my post count is at 1300. weird huh? ::)
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I want a boat now too!
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I freaking hate fishing in the rain...
Photo what were water temps?
did you do any side imaging?
Yeah it's gonna suck. I'm gonna dress super warm. My boat carpet needs a cleaning anyway so it should be good.
Water temps were high 50s to low 60s.
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Dang..water temp went up a lot...it was 55 when we were there last week...
and no fish on pics...LOL
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Jason and Will
Just an FYI...
If your headed to WI from my side of town (Brooklyn Center)...I think the 94 tunnel will be closed tonight at 10:00pm till monday AM.
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Dang..water temp went up a lot...it was 55 when we were there last week...
and no fish on pics...LOL
Yep, hardly any in open water.
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I know, my post count is at 1300. weird huh? ::)
LOL
Anyway, question off topic. Whats the deal with the Karma ratings? +5/-4. Does this mean I made 5 people happy and offended 4?
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Jason and Will
Just an FYI...
If your headed to WI from my side of town (Brooklyn Center)...I think the 94 tunnel will be closed tonight at 10:00pm till monday AM.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll be heading up 694. When are you gonna leave on sat morning? My bro and I are thinking about leaving between 4:30am-5am.
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LOL
Anyway, question off topic. Whats the deal with the Karma ratings? +5/-4. Does this mean I made 5 people happy and offended 4?
Yep.
I offended lots on mine! lol
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Yep.
I offended lots on mine! lol
:2funny: H.ell yes you did!
Its ok, I get the same reaction on the lakes/rivers anyway so no biggie.
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LOL
Anyway, question off topic. Whats the deal with the Karma ratings? +5/-4. Does this mean I made 5 people happy and offended 4?
I don't get that either. How does one offend another when one is just posting general comments? People take this too personally. ::)
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Thanks for the heads up. I'll be heading up 694. When are you gonna leave on sat morning? My bro and I are thinking about leaving between 4:30am-5am.
Same here. gonna try and leave at 4:30ish to 4:45ish...
Debating if I should just stay up all night and the redbull it all day or if I should get a few hours of sleep...LOL
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I don't get that either. How does one offend another when one is just posting general comments? People take this too personally. ::)
Some people get offended when you're just trying to help. :idiot2:
I call them, internet gangstas!
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Same here. gonna try and leave at 4:30ish to 4:45ish...
Debating if I should just stay up all night and the redbull it all day or if I should get a few hours of sleep...LOL
You could do that but the 1 hour drive back will be hell. Done it before. Felt the boat fish tailing but it wasn't and at times the roads felt uneven, the car seems to lean to the right.... :idiot2:
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Some people get offended when you're just trying to help. :idiot2:
I call them, internet gangstas!
I know, huh? Fricken idiots! (Okay, I'll surely get some more - for this comment now) ;D
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rain = no bass on beds?
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Same here. gonna try and leave at 4:30ish to 4:45ish...
Debating if I should just stay up all night and the redbull it all day or if I should get a few hours of sleep...LOL
lol u crazy.. just get some rest. It'll be a long day tomorrow with the clouds and rain.
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lol u crazy.. just get some rest. It'll be a long day tomorrow with the clouds and rain.
yeah I should get some sleep...
Got a Party to setup for at Epic on saturday after the tournament too...
Ughhhh
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rain = no bass on beds?
You figure they'll abandon their egg laden nests? I think they won't, maybe if they weren't guarding eggs yet, then they'd leave but the ones that is guarding eggs, will stay, and as of now, they're guarding eggs. Atleast where I've seen on some lakes.
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I think everyones gonna wack the shoreline big time. You guys just watch.
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I think everyones gonna wack the shoreline big time. You guys just watch.
We won't be watching..we will be wacking the shorelines too...LOL
All 3 of us tied up...LOL
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We won't be watching..we will be wacking the shorelines too...LOL
All 3 of us tied up...LOL
fishn rod in one hand a Heineken in the other O0
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This sounds like an exciting tournament. Everyone all hyped and talking about it.
Sources say.... a 18lbs and 20lbs bag was pulled during prefishing. So that's the target to shoot for eh?
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This sounds like an exciting tournament. Everyone all hyped and talking about it.
Sources say.... a 18lbs and 20lbs bag was pulled during prefishing. So that's the target to shoot for eh?
I can say the only tourney i've been dissapointed at was HBC Tonka last year...when 18lbs won it...I was expecting some huge bags that day...even from myself but it was a tough day for everyone...I always love to see big bags come in. Makes it more exciting...
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Sources say.... a 18lbs and 20lbs bag was pulled during prefishing. So that's the target to shoot for eh?
I'm guestimating if the tourney was yesterday, I would have had anywhere between 14-17lbs.... worth of pikes!
I only caught 1 keeper bass... barely 14. lol
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Lets have a PH wager
Lowest weight buys a 12 pack for the next tourney O0
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Lets have a PH wager
Lowest weight buys a 12 pack for the next tourney O0
should i just pick one up along the way there tomorrow?
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Hey, good luck tomorrow, come back and post results. Someone please take pics. Publicity is good too. O0
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Goldfish works great at catching bass !!!
Don't trip you hardcore fishermen's........ just saying. ;D
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LOL's that's why catching the bait like golden shiners is so much harder. ;D
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The HBC menomin winners
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/aW1hZ2VqcGVnXzIuanBn.jpg)
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Blabla, u left early? Phocy, for someone who said they only caught 1 during prefishing, u did pretty good. Gotta watch out for u.
Nice to meet all u guys after a long winter. It was great being out n competing. See u guys at the next tourny.
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Great job ricqik and dang...what was winning weights?
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Nice job Ric O0. What were the weights and who got so and so place?
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NVM, see it on HBC site. O0
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Khang bro did it again.. O0
We bombed big time at this tourney :'(
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Jimmy and I couldn't find a pattern to save our life. We caught 2 keepers in 8 hours.
what pattern did you guys find and use?
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Jimmy and I couldn't find a pattern to save our life. We caught 2 keepers in 8 hours.
what pattern did you guys find and use?
Hopefully the money placers will add their input.
http://discussion.hmongbassclub.com/User/Discussion.aspx?id=291618
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Nice, hopefully someone will say something.
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Nice, hopefully someone will say something.
It'll most likely be the same pattern for all the winning teams. Just a matter of who made less mistakes and found slightly bigger bass.
How were jimmy and you fishing that day?
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He said bed fishing O0
So... what do you guys think the veterans are doing differently that catches them bigger weights. I'm pretty sure most of the people that day was site/bed fishing. But was it skill, timing, spots, bait, etc.... They must be doing something different to be catching more and/or bigger fishes.
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In the morning we rush to the "cemetery" to find Nhia on our one and only spot. lol
Which was a inside turn in 1-3 feet of water, since we couldn't fish it we decided to fish the outside weed edge in 6-7 feet of water on the other side. We tried everything but was unsuccessful but we did get to see Nhia pull 4 nice keepers off that spot. We run and gunned around the lake trying to find a pattern by fishing shallow and deep. Jimmy lost two nice mama's bed fishing that could of gotten us back in the game. Finally caught our first keeper back at the cemetery pitching a Texes rigged beaver in weed pockets.
After the weight in we found out most guys were using baby brush hog and other smaller type plastic. That was one thing we didn't do was downsize our presentation. Good lesson learned from the HBC pros.
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After the weight in we found out most guys were using baby brush hog and other smaller type plastic. That was one thing we didn't do was downsize our presentation. Good lesson learned from the HBC pros.
Downsize? lol... the hell with that >:D.. my bro and I used our regular 4-5 inch worms, craws, lizards... even frogs and top water lures were 4-5 inches. ;D
To us, it was a matter of finding the active fish. I lost a pretty big one around a bunch of logs and my bro lost a pretty big one around a brush pile. ugh... they keep gettin bigger the more I think about it.. ;D
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So... what do you guys think the veterans are doing differently that catches them bigger weights. I'm pretty sure most of the people that day was site/bed fishing. But was it skill, timing, spots, bait, etc.... They must be doing something different to be catching more and/or bigger fishes.
I think they make the better decisions... and that comes from experience. Probably also understand feeding patterns and how fish reacts to certain weather a lot better than us n00bs too.
Every fishermen has his/her strengths. The veterans are good at capitalizing on opportunities when they see it. We just fish blindly as any other joe. ;D
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We were throwing 4-5 inch plastic also and thought that was small already until I saw what they had on. 2-3 inch craws and plastics.
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We were throwing 4-5 inch plastic also and thought that was small already until I saw what they had on. 2-3 inch craws and plastics.
I don't think it was a matter of downsizing. I think it's just a matter of finding them...
Where's riq damn it. Tell us ur success story O0
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That could of been the case also but it wouldn't of hurt to downsize and see if it was true or not.
Yes, let here the winning pattern
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Congrats on your win Ric O0
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We need to prefish more.
We only had 2 spots that I knew held fish. Nhia beat us to our first and second spots. We watched him catch 4 fish in front of us at the first spot. we fished after him in a little deeper water and I knew the fish had moved up shalllow. After he left we fished for about 10 minutes behind him and then we went to our 2nd spot. He was already there. I didn't see him catch any fish but the we were fishing exactly like him so I assume he caught some fish there. I lost 2 fish on beds there that we found during practice that were still there. It wouldn't have made a difference but it was a confidence deflator to lose 2 nice fish.
I spoke to Ric a bit after the tourney and he said he prefished 4 or 5 times. I assume he found his fish a few weeks ago and basically just followed them up to the tournament. They probably had at least 6 - 7 areas to fish while we had 2. He also said Cemetary was hot but that he knew a lot of boats were going to go there so they went elsewhere first. I'm sure a lot of people caught there fish up river. We just never ventured up there. In practice we hit a log and got stuck in some skinny water up there so I decided to not go up there.
In hindsight we should have went to our 2nd spot first after we saw Nhia fihsing in the first area we wanted to fish but we didnt.
Good learning experience and it was still fun to get out nad fish. We'll have to work really hard to get up there in the money. Next HBC tourney for us will be the Tonka one in July. I will be fishing the Elite event on the 12th also.
See everyone out on the water!
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Here's The champs winning way, in his own words:
“I was bed fishing, throwing 5” dark color senkos, black and red flakes to be exact. Peak spawn, site fishing beds in the shallows. They were biting just about everything, but I always go weightless n let it fall near the nest, make them come after it. If not then drop it in the nest, wait 30 sec and give it a shake or two and let it sit. Eventually the bass will get annoyed and pick it up and move it off the nest. From there just hope that where the bass pick it up is where your hook is. But the biggest factor was place/location. You have to find that golden spawning ground. There was 3 golden grounds I found. One was muddied up by a small inlet so I skipped that one. The other was too obvious and everyone went there (The cemetery island), so I avoid that spot all day. The other was where I was fishing. Had it all to myself. By the time everyone showed up, I’ve already cleaned the place."
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Aha, the biggest factor was "spot". Sounds like everyone found the same hot spot and was sharing fish while Ric had the other hot spot all to himself. lol
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Aha, the biggest factor was "spot". Sounds like everyone found the same hot spot and was sharing fish while Ric had the other hot spot all to himself. lol
sure looks like it.. More time on the water equals more spots.. time start pre-fishing more
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What's the lesson learned..... prefish more, get a faster boat and draw early. That sounds easy enough O0
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What's the lesson learned..... prefish more, get a faster boat and draw early. That sounds easy enough O0
out of those three, I can only do the "draw early" :2funny:
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Blabla, u left early? Phocy, for someone who said they only caught 1 during prefishing, u did pretty good. Gotta watch out for u.
Nice to meet all u guys after a long winter. It was great being out n competing. See u guys at the next tourny.
i sucked it up and dnw. it was either you are on fish or not. I guess that is part of fishing. Time on the water does make a huge difference. Congrats to all the winners and Photo for picking up his limit. O0
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What's the lesson learned..... prefish more, get a faster boat and draw early. That sounds easy enough O0
biggest factor is time on the water, especially for the spawn. Some guys have time all week to practice, while other have the weekend and you pound the crap out of spots. But there is a learning curve to it all. O0
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Time on the water is the biggest factor. Those who were in the money prefished the most. If you came in with a limit on this lake you were in the money. Looks like we will just need to prefish more. Next HBC tourney for us is July 22nd on Tonka.
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Did any of your bass tournament fishermen target smallies over the weekend for the tournament? Just wondering cos it sounds like everyone was going after LMB.
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There were a few smallies caught up river but most people were targeting the bedding LMB
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Did any of your bass tournament fishermen target smallies over the weekend for the tournament? Just wondering cos it sounds like everyone was going after LMB.
We tried targeting them but they were no where to be found...
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Between the lg and sm, unless you can find the big sm, lg is the way to go. Inch for inch, a lg is thicker and will weigh more.
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Between the lg and sm, unless you can find the big sm, lg is the way to go. Inch for inch, a lg is thicker and will weigh more.
No, it's the other way around... :)
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No, it's the other way around... :)
Wachu talking about, a lg is thicker than a sm inch for inch. Now if your thinking fight, inch for inch, sm got lg beat.
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I would say 95% of anglers in MN target LG. Even in tourneys at lakes like Mille lacs and vermilion...it's the green ones that win it.
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so who will be fishing the pickup this weekend?
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so who will be fishing the pickup this weekend?
I might be... need to check with da broda first.
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I was going to but I think I am going to have to pass on it. Got Dance lessons at 1:00 and I need to take my pathfinder in to get an estimate on the hail damage I got a few weeks back.
On a side note though: I talked to the Khang Bros and they are going to be donating some of their KhangBros lures to our top 3 placers at Medicine Lake! Some great jigs and Senkos that have been proven to work!
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On a side note though: I talked to the Khang Bros and they are going to be donating some of their KhangBros lures to our top 3 placers at Medicine Lake! Some great jigs and Senkos that have been proven to work!
That's great to hear!
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If I had a boat and lived closer, I'd probably be fishing these bass tournys too ;D
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If I had a boat and lived closer, I'd probably be fishing these bass tournys too ;D
Make it your next goal. You love fishing so much, why not try to get something in return for all your hard work. You've been catching plenty of fish over there in WI, I'm sure you do quite well in a competitive environment.
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Who's all doing the Minnetonka Classic for $10k?
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Who's all doing the Minnetonka Classic for $10k?
Just sent in my entry form. I hope there's a lot more of us this year competing in this. First time I did it, 135 boats... crazy site!
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Hope one of you guys win.
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Hope one of you guys win.
I just hope Riq leaves a few 3 pounders for me. :-\
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I think he has the best shot at taking this thing. I think he took 7th a few years back, that's the closest any hmong team has ever came to winning. Also with you gaining more experience, you'll do well to, maybe even win this thing also.
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I think he has the best shot at taking this thing. I think he took 7th a few years back, that's the closest any hmong team has ever came to winning. Also with you gaining more experience, you'll do well to, maybe even win this thing also.
It's still a stretch for me but I hope that maybe I can start by catching my limit at this tourney this year hehe. :)
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Make it your next goal. You love fishing so much, why not try to get something in return for all your hard work. You've been catching plenty of fish over there in WI, I'm sure you do quite well in a competitive environment.
I've competed in trout and salmon tournaments before but it's tough when you're competing against boats. :'(
One of the tournaments I placed just out of the money (6th) with a 23.49lbs king salmon caught on the pier. 1st was 24.3lbs and 5th place was only 23.51lbs. :'( There was a $500 payout to the first fish over 25lbs and when I weighted it when I caught it, it was 25.5lbs on my digital scale! So I lost a lot of water weight during the transportation, even though it was on ice.
:'(
When I get my own boat I'll be sure to start competing more. Maybe even come up for a tournament. O0
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I think they have a chance but they have to have the perfect day.
If you look at the top anglers for the classic it is almost always the same guys. These guys fish Tonka probably every over weekend and only fish tourney's on Tonka. Alot of those guys fish the Denny's Wed nighter and the Denny's Super 30 which are all on Tonka.
I really do hope that they (Khang Bros or any other hmongsters) win it.
Personally If I counted my 8 best fish on Tonka it would equal around 33lbs....that's over like 4 years time...LOL so for me to go out and try to catch 28 - 29lbs in one day...is not very likely....
Good luck to those who fish it!
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Unless you guys do co-anglers? ??? ;D
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Unless you guys do co-anglers? ??? ;D
Every boat has co anglers...cept for the elite club...you'll have to find someone who has a boat and just tell him to come out and fish...
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I think they have a chance but they have to have the perfect day.
If you look at the top anglers for the classic it is almost always the same guys. These guys fish Tonka probably every over weekend and only fish tourney's on Tonka. Alot of those guys fish the Denny's Wed nighter and the Denny's Super 30 which are all on Tonka.
I really do hope that they (Khang Bros or any other hmongsters) win it.
Personally If I counted my 8 best fish on Tonka it would equal around 33lbs....that's over like 4 years time...LOL so for me to go out and try to catch 28 - 29lbs in one day...is not very likely....
Good luck to those who fish it!
The way I see it is, you'll be in contention for the title or top 10 when you can go to tonka on any given day and 7 times out of 10, catch your limit of 3-4 pounders consistently.
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Every boat has co anglers...cept for the elite club...you'll have to find someone who has a boat and just tell him to come out and fish...
Hmmm. I do know a few die-hard bass anglers with boats down here. I'll have to talk to them about it. ;D
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If I were fishing the classic....I would take Tuesday off and follow some of them guys fishing the Denny's Super 30 and see how they are fishing and get their spots...LOL
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If I were fishing the classic....I would take Tuesday off and follow some of them guys fishing the Denny's Super 30 and see how they are fishing and get their spots...LOL
Exactly... i'll need to bring out the binoculars too... along with a map of tonka so I can mark spots down as I see them. hehe... Let's do it Jimmy! we should bring ur boat so it'll look like we're just out there walleye fishing.. they won't think anything of us as we sloooooowly roll by them! ;D
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Exactly... i'll need to bring out the binoculars too... along with a map of tonka so I can mark spots down as I see them. hehe... Let's do it Jimmy! we should bring ur boat so it'll look like we're just out there walleye fishing.. they won't think anything of us as we sloooooowly roll by them! ;D
LOL that's the one positive thing about my boat...everyon e in a bass boat thinks i'm panfishing or walleye fishing...LOL
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LOL that's the one positive thing about my boat...everyon e in a bass boat thinks i'm panfishing or walleye fishing...LOL
lol... we'll just both hold our rods out as we roll by them.. make it look like we're trolling... they might just have a weird expression on their face as to why we are trolling in 3 feet of water out on a milfoil bed.. hehe.
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I have tuesday off O0
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gonna be rolln around hittn that MARK button on my bird......trol ln.....trolln. ....trolln on TONKA ;D
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I have tuesday off O0
even better... so we have 3 of us now.. Jimmy, Will, and myself... lets unify and execute!
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Do it guys ;D
Blabla - how did you do at Menomin?
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Do it guys ;D
Blabla - how did you do at Menomin?
i caught dinks and pike all day O0
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You guys are funny :2funny:
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i caught dinks and pike all day O0
same pattern as us O0 O0
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same pattern as us O0 O0
Winning Pattern O0
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Officialy bla bla owes us a 12 pack cause he weighed the least amount of weight. LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I would like Sprite. LOL
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Officialy bla bla owes us a 12 pack cause he weighed the least amount of weight. LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I would like Sprite. LOL
deal, i'll make sure its a super warm 12pack! ;D
u owe me beer because you didn't tow me and jason around!
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Went out on my lunch break and did it again. (30mins of fishing) ;D
21" 4.5lbs :D
(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i395/addisonlee7585/IMAG0477.jpg)
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Went out on my lunch break and did it again. (30mins of fishing) ;D
21" 4.5lbs :D
(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i395/addisonlee7585/IMAG0477.jpg)
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I must say, top water action is the best! This beast literally jumped out of the water attacking my lure! :D
Almost forgot to set my hook. ;D
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True dat, but there nothing better than a pitch to heavy cover and that "Thunk" and when you set with all your might comes splashn out with weeds n all on 65lbs braid. I love slop and so does momma bass. O0
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son of a....
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Officialy bla bla owes us a 12 pack cause he weighed the least amount of weight. LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I would like Sprite. LOL
No Jimmy, he owes us a 12 pack ice cold beer...
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No Jimmy, he owes us a 12 pack ice cold beer...
;D
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You should of weight in man.. we made sure to weight in our 2 fish just so we won't have to pick up a 12 case :2funny: O0
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Only 11 boats at the Menomin tournament? Was everyone not catching fish during prefish? Or was it the rain that kept everyone away.
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Only 11 boats at the Menomin tournament? Was everyone not catching fish during prefish? Or was it the rain that kept everyone away.
distance and buying a non resident license
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yeah...my guess is next year...Menomin won't be on the schedule
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yeah...my guess is next year...Menomin won't be on the schedule
I hope it's not. Rather stick with pool 4-5 as that's where my biggest area of opportunity is. I suck at river fishing. :'(
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So last night we went out to medicine again...
Don't get me wrong. I love my fellow hmong boat abglers...but they were all stacked up in front of the boat launch when people were coming in to trailer their boats...I'm talking every hmong boat was in the middle of the Round Buoy's in front of the launch anchored up and fishing.....Fr eaking annoying as hell!
Also I can't stand people who don't know how to back their trailers into the launch....Ughh hhh!!!
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Remember that incident last J4 when those two meeka guys scraped the bottom of their boat at the launch area? Ouch! I felt so bad for them.
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Remember that incident last J4 when those two meeka guys scraped the bottom of their boat at the launch area? Ouch! I felt so bad for them.
So you did fish the J4 with someone O0 . I saw that too. I think they were in a hurry because there was a lot of people and they're worroed they might not get a paring spot or their fishing spot might be occupied by the time they get there. But it was quite a site, if only someone had it on vid and utubed it.
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So last night we went out to medicine again...
Don't get me wrong. I love my fellow hmong boat abglers...but they were all stacked up in front of the boat launch when people were coming in to trailer their boats...I'm talking every hmong boat was in the middle of the Round Buoy's in front of the launch anchored up and fishing.....Fr eaking annoying as hell!
Also I can't stand people who don't know how to back their trailers into the launch....Ughh hhh!!!
WTF? Were the hmong folks fishing from shore on the dock and all around the launch? Or do you mean they were on boats but sitting right in front of the launch??
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Tell them it's illegal to obstruct travel, launch, channel, passage ways.
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WTF? Were the hmong folks fishing from shore on the dock and all around the launch? Or do you mean they were on boats but sitting right in front of the launch??
they were on boats sitting in the middle of the buoy lane.. I counted 4 boats full of hmiggas
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they were on boats sitting in the middle of the buoy lane.. I counted 4 boats full of hmiggas
WTF were they fishing for right there??? if I'm there, i'm usually just fishing the bullrush (working my way around it)... they must be bobber fishing for sunnies or something?
Old hmongies or a bunch of young kids?
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Photo, its on!!!!!!!!!!! O0 jus another hour..
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WTF were they fishing for right there??? if I'm there, i'm usually just fishing the bullrush (working my way around it)... they must be bobber fishing for sunnies or something?
Old hmongies or a bunch of young kids?
They were bobber fishing for pannies....and old and young..4 boats...I was like Cmon wtf!
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They were bobber fishing for pannies....and old and young..4 boats...I was like Cmon wtf!
hey I want to bobber fish too! O0
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hey I want to bobber fish too! O0
LOL
I don't care if people bobber fish...I had my little girl with us and she was bobber fishing all day but at least I know where to not Bobber fish...LOL
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but I'm hmong and I can't read, I no speaka engrish. but I wanna bobber fish! :2funny:
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So you did fish the J4 with someone O0 . I saw that too. I think they were in a hurry because there was a lot of people and they're worroed they might not get a paring spot or their fishing spot might be occupied by the time they get there. But it was quite a site, if only someone had it on vid and utubed it.
Did not fish. Just tagged along to get a feel of what the tournaments were like. Maybe this year I might.
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They were bobber fishing for pannies....and old and young..4 boats...I was like Cmon wtf!
you shoulda said something... like they can't be there and they can get in trouble for it... (well u might have gotten the middle finger for it too.. hehe)
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you shoulda said something... like they can't be there and they can get in trouble for it... (well u might have gotten the middle finger for it too.. hehe)
thats when you youtube it or FB it ;D
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Any of you fishing Tonka tomorrow AM?
I can actually make it now so I think I am going to.
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you shoulda said something... like they can't be there and they can get in trouble for it... (well u might have gotten the middle finger for it too.. hehe)
one boat was full of gangsters.. they were already mad dogging when we went by.. Like why you coming into our fishing spot :knuppel2:
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I noticed that some Hmong folks really pack their boats. One time I saw this tiny boat and there were like 6 guys on it! :o They were all crammed together. How can you possibly fish in that kind of situation? ???
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Any of you fishing Tonka tomorrow AM?
I can actually make it now so I think I am going to.
Awesome.. I might do it too!
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one boat was full of gangsters.. they were already mad dogging when we went by.. Like why you coming into our fishing spot :knuppel2:
LOLz! Figures! Next time you guys need to take pix so we can put up a wall of shame thread...
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Awesome.. I might do it too!
I wish they weren't launching at Grey's...that's a long ass haul for me to my spots
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LOLz! Figures! Next time you guys need to take pix so we can put up a wall of shame thread...
O0 :2funny:
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LOLz! Figures! Next time you guys need to take pix so we can put up a wall of shame thread...
Make sure it's only of hmong people so we can post it here and laugh at their fail. ;D
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Blaster,
How did you guys do Sunday? We did ok. I think we focused on trying to catch bed fish more than we actually tried to find fish. LOL...When did you guys take off?
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so how was the bass opener for everyone?? :P
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hey Fly,
can you see if Bass Blaster is banned? He says he is banned from pebhmong and he doesn't know why....LOL
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Any of you guys going to be fishing the new club TC Bass League? This Sunday at Pokegama Lake up in Pine county. Their deadline for registration is this Friday. $35 member fee and $50/tournament.
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Got my usual 6lb 10oz lm bass. O0
Where's the pix?
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FLY, get off my lake!!!!!!! ;D
nice fish tho and that lake is full of them O0
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http://www.pebhmong.com/forum/index.php/topic,89485.840.html
OMG, nice! O0
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No TC Bass Leauge for me...no time
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TC Bass league fishes only Sundays except for their Classic, so none should be on any HBC or TCHB schedule except July 24 of the HBC Elites. If I could, I would fish all your guys club, HBC, TCHB and TCBL.
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They're a new club so I don't know how could they are. But it would be fun for enthusiast like you guys. But what would be even greater is if all three of these club join for one big club. That would bring in more money and bigger pots. But that ain't gonna happen, everyone wants their own.
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I didn't ban him ??? but according to the log, he was banned under a different name - mtsai, and posting or doing something against the forum policy's and posting from an Asian Pacific Network to hide his activities??
He'd have to send an email to Toumeng, who banned him
surfing the adult section got him banned lol O0
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Jimmy, Fly, thanks for letting me back in. I don't know why I got banned. Maybe someone in the Religious thread got mad at me b/c I said I didn't believe in Jesus b/c its odd how he is black and has jerry curls in the black community, he has blonde hair and blue eyes in the white community and with the hmong, he has dark hair and chinky eyes. I said for now I'll stick with science. idk. Don't know why I could get banned for stating the obvious.
Anyway, we caught fish on Medicine. If the cool weather holds up, we might caught our limit on Saturday.
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surfing the adult section got him banned lol O0
LOL...no, i'm still clueless why I got banned. Never violated or posted anything offensive.
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TC Bass league fishes only Sundays except for their Classic, so none should be on any HBC or TCHB schedule except July 24 of the HBC Elites. If I could, I would fish all your guys club, HBC, TCHB and TCBL.
If I could I would too...but time doesn't let me...LOL...Or Money...Or my GF
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Any of you guys find rock pile that kicks out 30lbs bag on Medicine?
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Imma try to find it this year though. Saw the clip on youtube awhile back of bass just stacked on it.
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Is it the main rock pile on medicine that everyone fishes?
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That is community spot and a load of boats are going to sit there.
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That is community spot and a load of boats are going to sit there.
that's why we stay away from it O0
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that's why we stay away from it O0
I saw you guys there in the morning but I don't think the fish are there this time of the year. Maybe in the summer but not now.
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we were scouting the area.. there's another rock pile on the main lake.. another community spot
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Self Note... Follow Jimmy and Chris
or grab photo gps coords.. we'll follow you ;D
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Each time you go out, drop a bowling ball size rock in the same spot each time. By next year, you have your very own rock pile that no one knows for a few years until someone else finds it with their SI/DI. O0 ;D
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Medicine is an easy lake. Just fish any spot with grass and you'll have a good chance of catching 3-4 lbers.
Last year on Teng's boat our motor died, we were stuck in one area for 8 hours... we still managed 17lbs. hehe. ;D
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But did you guys place?
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But did you guys place?
No, but all winning place for $$$ were 18-20lbs. we were just a little shy of placing for $$$. :-\
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I think winning weights will be close to last year...
1st last year was 20lbs 6oz
2nd was 20lbs 4oz
3rd was 20lbs 2oz
I wouldn't be suprised this year if someone caught a 23 - 24lb bag. The lake is a lot different from last year and fish aren't in their usual spots. Last year at this time water temps were in the mid 70's already. I expect big bags.
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Jason how has tonka been?
I know for sure Tonka is a whole different lake. I'm sure some grass has come up but man it was crazy last saturday when I got to my normal slop area and there was no slop to be found....LOL
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Medicine is an easy lake. Just fish any spot with grass and you'll have a good chance of catching 3-4 lbers.
Last year on Teng's boat our motor died, we were stuck in one area for 8 hours... we still managed 17lbs. hehe. ;D
How'd you guys get back? ;D
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I wouldn't be suprised this year if someone caught a 23 - 24lb bag. The lake is a lot different from last year and fish aren't in their usual spots. Last year at this time water temps were in the mid 70's already. I expect big bags.
Wow, was it really in 70s last year by this time?
I wish I could fish it with you guys but can't because of the Tonka classic. You shoulda made it on Friday - to avoid all the recreational boats... then maybe I can fish it with Teng! >:D
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Water temp was between 62-63. That is why I'm assuming those rock piles won't hold fish just yet.
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Wow, was it really in 70s last year by this time?
I wish I could fish it with you guys but can't because of the Tonka classic. You shoulda made it on Friday - to avoid all the recreational boats... then maybe I can fish it with Teng! >:D
Yeap...last year it was in the 70's(according to my bass notebook) at this time. We had like 2 weeks of 80 - 90 degree weather last year in May before the tourney. I also remember on tourney day that when it rained I would stick my hands in the water to warm them up cause the rain water was way colder than the lake water...LOL
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Water temp was between 62-63. That is why I'm assuming those rock piles won't hold fish just yet.
After this week and especially tomorrow...I'm hoping for 66 - 68 and post spawners. Iono about you guys but I freaking suck at bed fishing....LOL
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Jason how has tonka been?
I know for sure Tonka is a whole different lake. I'm sure some grass has come up but man it was crazy last saturday when I got to my normal slop area and there was no slop to be found....LOL
Tonka is a biatch to me right now... everyone keeps saying they are shallow... when I go super shallow I only find males cruising back and fourth... so I turn around and fish the deeper waters and don't get much either. It's pretty much a grind for me right now... If I can refund my money, I'd pull out of the tournament... >:(
The Denny's tourney this past tuesday - winning bag was 27 lbs... i think half the guys made over 20lbs... Peter and Nhia got 22lbs.... it's going to be crazy on Saturday. I'd say winning weight is going to be possibly 30 or even 30 lbs... ???
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How'd you guys get back? ;D
We were trolling the entire time with a 30lb trolling motor... lol we had to troll back ;)
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After this week and especially tomorrow...I'm hoping for 66 - 68 and post spawners. Iono about you guys but I freaking suck at bed fishing....LOL
by saturday we should be in the mid 60's. I'm learning as well.
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We were trolling the entire time with a 30lb trolling motor... lol we had to troll back ;)
Thought you guys busted out the paddles ;D
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Tonka is a biatch to me right now... everyone keeps saying they are shallow... when I go super shallow I only find males cruising back and fourth... so I turn around and fish the deeper waters and don't get much either. It's pretty much a grind for me right now... If I can refund my money, I'd pull out of the tournament... >:(
The Denny's tourney this past tuesday - winning bag was 27 lbs... i think half the guys made over 20lbs... Peter and Nhia got 22lbs.... it's going to be crazy on Saturday. I'd say winning weight is going to be possibly 30 or even 30 lbs... ???
I think your right....Winni ng weight will be over 30lbs especially with this nice weather we have been having.
You see the weights for the Leech Lake tourney on the 29th? Freaking crazy! I so want to get on that lake this year but just don't have the time to get up there!
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Tonka is a haha to me right now... everyone keeps saying they are shallow... when I go super shallow I only find males cruising back and fourth... so I turn around and fish the deeper waters and don't get much either. It's pretty much a grind for me right now... If I can refund my money, I'd pull out of the tournament... >:(
The Denny's tourney this past tuesday - winning bag was 27 lbs... i think half the guys made over 20lbs... Peter and Nhia got 22lbs.... it's going to be crazy on Saturday. I'd say winning weight is going to be possibly 30 or even 30 lbs... ???
Question photo? Is the spawning area in Tonka off limits? I fished a dnr spawning area once, although there was a sign that says no fishing. I just thought it meant no fishing on the other side of the bridge which you're unable to get through with any boat. What I did was skipped a senko and swimbait through the bridge to the other side. HOLY mother, there's fish in there, not monsters but averaged a good 3.5lbs each.
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Just curious, is live bait legal to use in any of the Hmong bass tournaments?
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After this week and especially tomorrow...I'm hoping for 66 - 68 and post spawners. Iono about you guys but I freaking suck at bed fishing....LOL
The warmest waters we've found on Tonka so far was 66 degrees. This is my first year learning about bed fishing... I have mixed feelings so far.
I'm also getting different messages from everyone... some people don't even think majority of the spawn has happened yet and is about to happen in the next couple days... others think most bass have spawn already...
so how do you summarize the spawn process if you only find some cruising males around beds around this time? Perhaps the females spawned already... or perhaps they are about to spawn (on the empty beds)... ???
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What is Denny's, 6 fish or 5?
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Just curious, is live bait legal to use in any of the Hmong bass tournaments?
NO. :knuppel2:
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Question photo? Is the spawning area in Tonka off limits? I fished a dnr spawning area once, although there was a sign that says no fishing. I just thought it meant no fishing on the other side of the bridge which you're unable to get through with any boat. What I did was skipped a senko and swimbait through the bridge to the other side. HOLY mother, there's fish in there, not monsters but averaged a good 3.5lbs each.
Basically you can't fish any waters in that designated area... typically anything past the sign. It'll be obvious because the posted spawning area is a small pond/backwater of its own.
So what you did was illegal.. lol
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What is Denny's, 6 fish or 5?
team tourney (two per boat) = 8 fish limit.
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The warmest waters we've found on Tonka so far was 66 degrees. This is my first year learning about bed fishing... I have mixed feelings so far.
I'm also getting different messages from everyone... some people don't even think majority of the spawn has happened yet and is about to happen in the next couple days... others think most bass have spawn already...
so how do you summarize the spawn process if you only find some cruising males around beds around this time? Perhaps the females spawned already... or perhaps they are about to spawn (on the empty beds)... ???
I think it depends who you talk to. Also, it depends of the lakes. I was fishing some MN southern lakes and they are done spawning b/c the average depth of the lake is 15' and water temp was 66-67 degrees. Tonka is different. I'm not familiar with the lake but assuming its depths and size, then comparing with other lakes similar they're not finish spawning. I've seen some in beds, I've caught some with fat bellies and some that already laid their eggs.
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Basically you can't fish any waters in that designated area... typically anything past the sign. It'll be obvious because the posted spawning area is a small pond/backwater of its own.
So what you did was illegal.. lol
That was in my FOB days. Give a brotha a break. ;D
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I think there's a mix in the spawn...
I would say 50% of fish have spawned and the other 50% havent...LOL HAHAHAHAHA :2funny:
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That was in my FOB days. Give a brotha a break. ;D
You probably anchored right outside of it and started throwing bobbers... lol
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You probably anchored right outside of it and started throwing bobbers... lol
with a pink head, white feather jig O0
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You probably anchored right outside of it and started throwing bobbers... lol
LOL...you got that right!
btw, whatever happened to that skeeter FX21 250 SHO hmong guy. Did he ever fish Denny's?
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btw, whatever happened to that skeeter FX21 250 SHO hmong guy. Did he ever fish Denny's?
I asked Peter and Nhia when I saw them fishing the Denny's tourney - they said no skeeter FX21's floating around.. the guy was probably full of it or maybe he didn't sign up in time. He should just do HBC or TCHB...
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I asked Peter and Nhia when I saw them fishing the Denny's tourney - they said no skeeter FX21's floating around.. the guy was probably full of it or maybe he didn't sign up in time. He should just do HBC or TCHB...
Hmmm? I smell B.S. If you're fishing Denny Hecker's level, one would imagine you know the schedule, date and time.
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What! You guys didn't know?
Online. I have a 2011 Bass Cat Cougar with a 250 SHO also....along with my 2 power poles...HDS 10's on bow and console networked with SI and 2 humminbirds and a navionics radar system...along with the new biosonix fish feeding sound sonar....and a 21 year old playboy model who loves to bass fish in her skimpy bikini...
LOL :2funny:
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In real life though..I have a deep V boat with a fat ass and a 140hp suzuki...with a bait well not live well. 2 anchors, x135 that works sometimes, and my hand slapping the water to mimic dying baitfish...and 2 overweight partners crossing my lines....
LOL HAHAHAHAHAHA :2funny:
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PPPFFFFFFFF!!!!! :2funny:
Oh, so sollie. Forget to tell you guys I have 22' storm with twin 300 Mercury XS. I was going to fish Denny's but they said 600 horsepower is too much so I couldn't do it on Tuesday.
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In real life though..I have a deep V boat with a fat ass and a 140hp suzuki...with a bait well not live well. 2 anchors, x135 that works sometimes, and my hand slapping the water to mimic dying baitfish...and 2 overweight partners crossing my lines....
LOL HAHAHAHAHAHA :2funny:
but the 21yr old g/f part has gotta be true..
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I asked Peter and Nhia when I saw them fishing the Denny's tourney - they said no skeeter FX21's floating around.. the guy was probably full of it or maybe he didn't sign up in time. He should just do HBC or TCHB...
Until you guys see him show up to fish either HBC or TCHB, he's all bark and no bite. Because seriously though, who buys a $50k+ bass boat and not fish a tournament? I can see guys who buy cheaper(in price) bass boats for personal fishing but the guy that bought a $50k+ FX21/250SHO and not fish a single tournament.
All bark...... No bite!!!!!!!
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well, if true, guy, you should come fish HBC, TCHB, TCBL....either one. O0
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;D
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Heard someone with a 21' Skeeter is gonna fish TCBL. Maybe it's him. ???
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Heard someone with a 21' Skeeter is gonna fish TCBL. Maybe it's him. ???
Well, he better hurry up b/c deadline is June 3rd.
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LOL ;D
In real life though..I have a deep V boat with a fat ass and a 140hp suzuki...with a bait well not live well. 2 anchors, x135 that works sometimes, and my hand slapping the water to mimic dying baitfish...and 2 overweight partners crossing my lines....
LOL ;D
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:2funny:
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<--- fat ass and sexy O0 ;D
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Jimmy forgot to mention how long his shaft is on the boat...
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Question for you bass fanantics...
What do you guys recommend when targeting deeper bass (8ft+) in open water with very little structure?
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Question for you bass fanantics...
What do you guys recommend when targeting deeper bass (8ft+) in open water with very little structure?
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If they are active, just throw deeper cranks. If they are not as active, slow down with soft plastics. just jig or drag it along the bottom.
I sometimes use a 1oz jig to bounce along the bottom..u can fish pretty fast and cover lots of water like that.
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Question for you bass fanantics...
What do you guys recommend when targeting deeper bass (8ft+) in open water with very little structure?
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Jig works, deep diving crank/lipless.
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If they are active, just throw deeper cranks. If they are not as active, slow down with soft plastics. just jig or drag it along the bottom.
I sometimes use a 1oz jig to bounce along the bottom..u can fish pretty fast and cover lots of water like that.
I was told, go no heavier than 1/2oz for open water.
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If they are active, just throw deeper cranks. If they are not as active, slow down with soft plastics. just jig or drag it along the bottom.
I sometimes use a 1oz jig to bounce along the bottom..u can fish pretty fast and cover lots of water like that.
1oz? :o
Reminds me of walleye fishing ;D Any specific type of jig? ???
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I was told, go no heavier than 1/5oz for open water.
Hmmmm.. that's too bad.
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Jig works, deep diving crank/lipless.
Any spcific colors? There's alot of weeds in this area, so I might stay away from deep divers. Don't want to loose them. LOL.
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1oz? :o
Reminds me of walleye fishing ;D Any specific type of jig? ???
Any bass jigs will do. I don't have any particular brand because I usually build my own with generic jig heads and skirts, etc.
Use the weedless jig heads for grass flats and football heads for rocky bottoms. O0
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Any spcific colors? There's alot of weeds in this area, so I might stay away from deep divers. Don't want to loose them. LOL.
just match the hatch... can't go wrong with white/chartreuse or any other colors on MN/WI lakes. Use stronger line like 12-17lb fluro or even braid... when the cranks get stuck in grass, pause for a sec then rip it out... gotta love reaction strikes!
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Good advice guys. Will have to give them a shot. O0
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Good advice guys. Will have to give them a shot. O0
if ur ever in the twin cities, hit us up... can take you out to medicine or tonka or something for some deep weed line fishing.
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Addison,
Are you a jig guy? Cause if you aren't or haven't really used them alot...you will hate fishing with a jig in weeds from shore. A lot of people say use a jig but if you don't use jigs on a regular basis it's much easier said than done. I remember when I started using jigs (2 years ago)...I freaking hated it. All I would get is weeds and never knew what a bite on a jig felt like. It is true though, you will catch a lot bigger fish on jigs than other baits.
Anyways...is that weed coming to the top of the water or is it like 2 feet from the top etc. Is it heavy weeds? Or sparse cover? Either way...I would just throw a senko...wacky or weedless or wacky weedless...LOL
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if ur ever in the twin cities, hit us up... can take you out to medicine or tonka or something for some deep weed line fishing.
I live in the Twin Cities and never once has Photo taken me out to do some deep weed line fishing.... :tickedoff:
LOL
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I dropshot.. Thats how I picked up my almost 22 incher, 6lb 10oz..
That's the technique here on the west coast that's been killing them. The most basic is a dropshot with a fluke, but you can go fancy and buy the specific dropshot worms and minnows.
My question is have you guys bought into the swimbait craze yet? I plan on using some when I get up there, to see if your guys' bass are as crazy about them as ours are.
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I don't get in deep diving cranks. maybe I'm missing out but i toss 3/4 and 5/8 jigs. BAM!! Sometimes when they're not into huge profile baits, I'll throw a carolina rig with small plastics.
Dropshot is another one. Although, i haven't been using it as much as I should. I will this year.
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Fly_Guy you found a favorite yet?
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I live in the Twin Cities and never once has Photo taken me out to do some deep weed line fishing.... :tickedoff:
LOL
Well I was referring to Jimmy that will take you out fishing... lol ;D
j/k
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I live in the Twin Cities and never once has Photo taken me out to do some deep weed line fishing.... :tickedoff:
LOL
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My question is have you guys bought into the swimbait craze yet? I plan on using some when I get up there, to see if your guys' bass are as crazy about them as ours are.
It works up here. It's not used as much yet. Pikes on medicine lake loves it. lol
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if ur ever in the twin cities, hit us up... can take you out to medicine or tonka or something for some deep weed line fishing.
Will do thanks. O0
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It works up here. It's not used as much yet. Pikes on medicine lake loves it. lol
O0. Mimmic minnows will catch you everyone the river but never lakes. Caught a whole mess of pikes with swimbaits.
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Addison,
Are you a jig guy? Cause if you aren't or haven't really used them alot...you will hate fishing with a jig in weeds from shore. A lot of people say use a jig but if you don't use jigs on a regular basis it's much easier said than done. I remember when I started using jigs (2 years ago)...I freaking hated it. All I would get is weeds and never knew what a bite on a jig felt like. It is true though, you will catch a lot bigger fish on jigs than other baits.
Anyways...is that weed coming to the top of the water or is it like 2 feet from the top etc. Is it heavy weeds? Or sparse cover? Either way...I would just throw a senko...wacky or weedless or wacky weedless...LOL
Honestly, I've tried jig-n-pig here and there with no success (shore fishing) and it's true I get mostly weeds. The weeds are actually at the bottom half of the lake mixed with some alge and thick throughout the lake.
Could you guys provide an image of your typical jig set-up? O0
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Honestly, I've tried jig-n-pig here and there with no success (shore fishing) and it's true I get mostly weeds. The weeds are actually at the bottom half of the lake mixed with some alge and thick throughout the lake.
Could you guys provide an image of your typical jig set-up? O0
Addison, I think its important that you have the right rod setup for jigging through weed.
Here's my setups:
7' 1" Heavy action w/40lb braided power pro for jigs 5/8 - 1oz
7' 3" Med-Heavy action w/30lb braided, power pro for jigs 1/8 - 1/4oz
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Addison, I think its important that you have the right rod setup for jigging through weed.
7ft Medium action Fast tip with a 6.2:1 spinning reel? ???
What would you recommend?
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Could you guys provide an image of your typical jig set-up? O0
My bro likes his jigs like this so he can swim them too...
(http://www.insideline.net/images2/jig-trailer2.jpg)
Mine are more straight forward (jig with craws trailer):
(http://www.bassfishingandcatching.com/images/2997-5.jpg)
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7ft Medium action Fast tip with a 6.2:1 spinning reel? ???
What would you recommend?
MH or H O0
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7ft Medium action Fast tip with a 6.2:1 spinning reel? ???
What would you recommend?
That will work for open water and 1/8 - 1/4oz jigs but you will need more meat if you planning to fish thicker grass/weeds.
Like Blah said, MH to H. My recommendation is 7' 1" +
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That will work for open water and 1/8 - 1/4oz jigs but you will need more meat if you planning to fish thicker grass/weeds
medium won't cut it O0
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My bro likes his jigs like this so he can swim them too...
(http://www.insideline.net/images2/jig-trailer2.jpg)
Mine are more straight forward (jig with craws trailer):
(http://www.bassfishingandcatching.com/images/2997-5.jpg)
Thanks for the pics. Just wanted to make sure I'm on the same page. ;D
I'm assuming you guys use this mainly for bed fishing? ???
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I don't think anyone in here wants to share their secret jigs and colors
lol mine is no secret i use only black/blue and green pumpkin jigs... no secret there... I don't really have a secret bait either..
my philosophy remains as, "80% of fishing is locating fish, the remaining 20% is presenting."
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I don't think anyone in here wants to share their secret jigs and colors
For really clear water and river, I use a custom white and yellow swim jig that my friend made for me
I also use a pumpkin swimjig, a midget penis head that jason likes to make fun of, but always produces..
It's understandable, I'm just trying to get a good idea of what to look for. Thanks for the info. Gonna have to stock up on some tackle. O0
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I'm assuming you guys use this mainly for bed fishing? ???
Bed fishing? anything goes... i think most guys here will throw senkos first.
I go to jigs when I'm fishing heavy vegetation (thick milfoil, etc).
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Mine is black & blue and one is orange and green. Finding fish is key, then comes presentation. Think of it...why do people sit in one spot all day with live bait and not catch anything?
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If you want to bed fish. Use a 5 inch worm and wiggle it in the bed..
That's it? I like to bust out 8inches and wiggle...
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What do you guys recommend for a bass rod under $100? Looking to have a rod/reel setup for bass jigging and spinner baits/buzz baits.
I'm looking to get a 7ft E21 Carrot Stix Wild Rod (M or MH)
(http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/new_product/CWXS-1.jpg)
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Think of it...why do people sit in one spot all day with live bait and not catch anything?
Because that's how we're all taught to fish when we were young.
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What do you guys recommend for a bass rod under $100? Looking to have a rod/reel setup for bass jigging and spinner baits/buzz baits.
I'm looking to get a 7ft E21 Carrot Stix Wild Rod (M or MH)
(http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/new_product/CWXS-1.jpg)
That's not a bad rod at all.. my bro has those. Light and perfect.
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That's it? I like to bust out 8inches and wiggle...
I have one 5.5" had to borrow another 5.5" and glue together. bigger bait bigger wiggles bigger vibberations :)
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What do you guys recommend for a bass rod under $100?
I'm looking to get a 7ft E21 Carrot Stix Wild Rod (M or MH)
(http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/new_product/CWXS-1.jpg)
I'm not a big fan of the Carrot stix and I hear lots of bad reviews about the old ones. I hear the new ones are better and not brittle. I don't know much about them but I'm sure they're better, decent rods now. I go with a MH. Best thing to buy one is by feel. Have one guy hold the tip while you try to lift it up. Don't go by specs, that's like buying a car without test driving it.
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Because that's how we're all taught to fish when we were young.
So those senior citizens never grew up?
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What do you guys recommend for a bass rod under $100? Looking to have a rod/reel setup for bass jigging and spinner baits/buzz baits.
I'm looking to get a 7ft E21 Carrot Stix Wild Rod (M or MH)
(http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/new_product/CWXS-1.jpg)
git a ugly stick O0
most sensitive rod in the whole wide world.
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its not how long the worm is, its how long you let it sit in the bed and wiggle it.. haha..
Because, it doesn't matter if its a 4inch worm or 9 inch worm, the bass will bit the head end first.
That did not sound right. ;D
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Jigs work for everything. If you want to bed fish. Use a 5+ inch worm and wiggle it in the bed.. NO HOMO.. haha :2funny:
:2funny:
True. Or what I like to do is throw craws on weighted wide-gap hooks. ;D
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its not how long the worm is, its how long you let it sit in the bed and wiggle it.. haha..
Because, it doesn't matter if its a 4inch worm or 9 inch worm, the bass will bit the head end first.
Fly, big bait big fish. Just like Big Feet=Big Socks
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git a ugly stick O0
most sensitive rod in the whole wide world.
#1 for sensitivity but what place does it get for hook setting?
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I'm not a big fan of the Carrot stix and I hear lots of bad reviews about the old ones. I hear the new ones are better and not brittle. I don't know much about them but I'm sure they're better, decent rods now. I go with a MH. Best thing to buy one is by feel. Have one guy hold the tip while you try to lift it up. Don't go by specs, that's like buying a car without test driving it.
I'll have to try that. O0
Maybe I'll go back to looking at the Mojo with my $100 limit. ;D
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Fly, big bait big fish. Just like Big Feet=Big Socks
Just so you know....that myth is not true. :2funny:
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Just so you know....that myth is not true. :2funny:
:2funny:
I do know some dudes who wears shoes, 2 size bigger than what they should. Pretty deceiving!
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I'll have to try that. O0
Maybe I'll go back to looking at the Mojo with my $100 limit. ;D
I don't think mojo's are lifetime warranty.
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I have a mojo crank bait rod.. I recommend it
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Fly, big bait big fish. Just like Big Feet=Big Socks
big penis = lady wif big tits
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big bobs = big adams apple <---explain that, wth?
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I don't think mojo's are lifetime warranty.
Waranty is one of the features I'm looking at as well with these rods in the $100 price range.
e21 Carrot Stix Wild Rod
St. Croix Mojo
Cabela's Prodigy
Falcon BuCoo
Cabela's MagTouch
Skeet Reese Rod
Abu Garcia Vendetta
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Waranty is one of the features I'm looking at as well with these rods in the $100 price range.
e21 Carrot Stix Wild Rod
St. Croix Mojo
Cabela's Prodigy
Falcon BuCoo
Cabela's MagTouch
Skeet Reese Rod
Abu Garcia Vendetta
look at Shimano Crucial O0
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look at Shimano Crucial O0
That's just out of the price range. LOL.
How about the Shimano Compre ???
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look at Shimano Crucial O0
O0 O0
For bass, I'm a shimano and loomis guy. Shimano's are 100% life time warranty. I think a crucial 7'6" MH Extra-Fast, is perfect for flipping jigs, swimbaits, frogs and cranks. Of course @ 7' 6" it comes with some weight. Otherwise a 7' MH crucial is your other option.
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I have the Skeet Reese Senko / Spinnerbait rod. Works nice
Heard the Skeet Reese was on the heavy side? ???
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That's just out of the price range. LOL.
How about the Shimano Compre ???
I have a shimano compre crank rod. Its pretty nice. However, I'm the type that is never content with anything so if you're like me. Pay that extra $50 for a crucial or even a cumura.
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That's just out of the price range. LOL.
How about the Shimano Compre ???
look for a "used" crucial O0
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Heavy? You're not a skinny armed weakling are you? hehe... :2funny:
a oz here or there isn't gonna kill you. O0
I mean, come on, you carry a shotgun around when you go hunting O0
But when you're throwing that thing around all day your hand starts to get fatigue. I fish too much. ;D
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But when you're throwing that thing around all day your hand starts to get fatigue. I fish too much. ;D
I pitch with the 7' 1" and 7' 3" all day, no fatigue. If you're overhand casting, then yes. If you're concerned about fatigue, then pay that extra $$ for lightweight stuff and go with something 7' - 7' 1".
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I pitch with the 7' 1" and 7' 3" all day, no fatigue. If you're overhand casting, then yes. If you're concerned about fatigue, then pay that extra $$ for lightweight stuff and go with something 7' - 7' 1".
Might just have to do that. :D ;D
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Might just have to do that. :D ;D
If its your go to rod and you fish that one 90% of the time then that one should cost a little more and weigh a little less.
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So, then does that mean, lady with small tits = b/f with small penis?
absolutely
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absolutely
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So this is what you men really mean when you refer to "male bonding". ;D
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Its the reel that gives you hand fatigue..
You guys ever experience the "claw" when using baitcasters?
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Tried all the big brand name rods yesterday (Shimano, St. Croix, Falcon, Abu Garcia, e21 Carrot Stix, G. Loomis, etc.) Decided to go with the 7ft Medium Fast Cabela's MagTouch, cos it was the lightest, the most sensative and had the strongest back bone out of all of them. It just had more bang for my money. Might not be the big brand names but it looked and felt like it was double its price. Gonna test it out today at lunch.
;D
(http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_122696_999_01?rgn=0,0,2000,136&scl=3.8095238095238093&fmt=jpeg&id=1hja3qBOMxIBx26V_3V52O)+
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Rods/Spinning-Rods%7C/pc/104793480/c/104764680/sc/104836680/Cabelas-MagTouch174-Spinning-Rods/703550.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-fishing-rods-spinning-rods%2Fcabelas%2F_%2FN-1102841%2B1000002949%2FNe-1000002949%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104836680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd703551%253Bcat104764680%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd703551%3Bcat104764680%3Bcat104836680
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How's the warranty on it?
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I have one of the mag touches that I bought for $50 (on sale) at Cabelas last year. I like it... only problem is my reel on there is heavy so it makes the whole thing fuggin heavy... ugh.
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So this is what you men really mean when you refer to "male bonding". ;D
Yes.
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How's the warranty on it?
I believe its 5 years.
I've owned a few Gander Mtn rods that have passed warranty but they still gave me a new rod. Customer service FTW! ;D
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I have never owned a mag touch but problem I hear is when your hand sweats, or it gets wet, its slippery. I can see that.
I never thought it was possible to get a matching reel for the NRX but here it is. Just picked it up from Cabela's last night. Pfluger Patriarch XT.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/perryvang/NRXpflugerpatriarch.jpg)
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Nice set-up! O0 How you like the new Pflueger?
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damn... CHA CHING!!!
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Nice set-up! O0 How you like the new Pflueger?
just bought it yesterday. So far its lightweight for an all aluminum construction frame. 6.8oz. Feels light. I did a couple cast on my yard. Casts 1/8oz jigs nicely. The brake system is on the outside so dialing is very easy just like a Steez compared to Shimano where you would need to take the side plate out. Palming is very easy for an asian brother like me, small palms. Supposedly it has 10 ball bearings and a 20lb drag. I'll put it to the test on Saturday.
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damn... CHA CHING!!!
That thing better catch you a fish every cast for that much! ;D :D
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That thing better catch you a fish every cast for that much! ;D :D
Thats why I asked for M-80's last time. One will be attached to the end of the line and lit per cast.
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See you guys there tomorrow!
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I didn't ban him ??? but according to the log, he was banned under a different name - mtsai, and posting or doing something against the forum policy's and posting from an Asian Pacific Network to hide his activities??
He'd have to send an email to Toumeng, who banned him
He deserves to be banned.
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Any of you guys going to be fishing the new club TC Bass League? This Sunday at Pokegama Lake up in Pine county. Their deadline for registration is this Friday. $35 member fee and $50/tournament.
Is this tourney this Sat?
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He deserves to be banned.
:o what i do? ;D
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:o what i do? ;D
You got busted that's what you did. ::) ;D
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You got busted that's what you did. ::) ;D
??? I am still clueless
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Was it possible i was banned b/c I created another temporary account b/c I lost my password for this one? I was username: basside for 2 days. I think that was it.
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Ask Fly Guy.
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Ask Fly Guy.
Fly doesn't know. I would like to know so I won't get banned next time.
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I'm clueless too. ;D
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Is this tourney this Sat?
TCHB is this Sat at Medicine
The same logo league is sunday
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Whomever is fishing Pokegama, its a fun lake. I've caught many 4's and 5's there.
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TCHB is this Sat at Medicine
The same logo league is sunday
the reason i asked cause the s/o is in a fishing tourney this weekend but it's only for a school fundraising event.
His older bro asked us to fish the tournament and we agreed but I had to back out cause I made prior arrangements. We didn't get any info on what lake, what are we fishing for, etc. The s/o will be fishing with a brother in law instead and just needed more info that's all. I don't think it's for the league then. Thanks.
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Yeah, I doubt its for one of the leagues if its a fundraiser.. but should be fun regardless.
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To encourage more women to get out there....one of these many tournaments should be co-ed only. That would be interesting.
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To encourage more women to get out there....one of these many tournaments should be co-ed only. That would be interesting.
I know! it would be less intimidating as well.
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I know! it would be less intimidating as well.
Why would YOU be intimidated? Aren't you like a boy anways?
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Medicine was tough on us. Our spots did not produce at all. Couldn't find a pattern or fish. We did manage to get 7 junk fishing with a total weight of 12#.
1st- 21# with big bass of over 5#
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The guy who won didn't catch bedding fish. He caught post spawn fish. We saw where he fished and he was far away from the 10 plus boats fishing for bedding fish. I don't how the other 2 boats fished but we didn't bed fish at all. The beds we found in practice were in 8feet of water. Their was a boat was sitting on the spot we wanted to fish because that is where we predicted they would go after spawning. We saw one bed fish that 4 different boats tried to catch...LOL none succeded...LOL
Needless to say...I predicted over 20lbs to win it and I knew we had no chance one 1:00 came around. Just have to work harder on the Croix I guess.
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Is St.Croix the next event? ??? I should be able to do that one too..
Yeah June 25th...You need to get a partner that can fish man. your wife looked grumpy as hell in the morning when you showed up...LOL
My gf would have been like hell no you fish yourself...LOL
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Jimmy.. I was having problems with bedding fish too and could not get them to bit til about 9:00am.
How I got them to bite.. I sat about 7 ft from their bed and dropshotted in their bed with a little white dropshot tube suspended over their bed. After 10 minutes, they get pissed and would just bite it, even if they can see me hovering over them ;D
How many bed fish did you catch? I wouldn't have wanted to spend all day catching 4 bed fish if those were your 4 fish.
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Yeah June 25th...You need to get a partner that can fish man. your wife looked grumpy as hell in the morning when you showed up...LOL
My gf would have been like hell no you fish yourself...LOL
Wait... who needs a partner ;D
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2 of my fish was bed fish, 1 was not. 2 fish weighed 3lbs 8oz, the other was 3lbs 2oz.
We only brought in 6 fish with a weight of 12lbs some odd ounces go figured what my two partners caught. :'( They are incredibly new to bass fishing, they don't even own a jig. My goal is to turning them into hardcore bass guys by the end of the season.
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Anyone hear how the other club that went out on Sunday went?
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We should partner up for the Croix
Regardless, these guys are my partner so win or lose I'm gonna support them. However, if they cannot make it, I'll let you know.
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Anyone hear how the other club that went out on Sunday went?
No idea but they should have a good bag b/c there's hardly any pressure up there. I only know one meeka club that fishes that chain of lake and its only about one or twice they fish it per season.
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Regardless, these guys are my partner so win or lose I'm gonna support them. However, if they cannot make it, I'll let you know.
Will you be fishing all our tourneys? if so.. dope O0
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I'm going to fish all the TCHB tournaments this year. It was great seeing all you guys!
Anyone of you guys fishing the HBC Elite?
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I'm going to fish all the TCHB tournaments this year. It was great seeing all you guys!
Anyone of you guys fishing the HBC Elite?
Jimmy will be fishing the Elites.. I would if I had a boat. >:(
Great turn out Saturday, hopefully more of the same to come and better bags for all of us O0
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Jimmy will be fishing the Elites.. I would if I had a boat. >:(
Great turn out Saturday, hopefully more of the same to come and better bags for all of us O0
Probably not this year since schedules has been set in stones but next year, I would love to see us launch earlier, possibly 5am-6am (depending on park hours) in June & July and 6am-7am for August - Sept. I'm up every morning around 5am and it is bright outside. That's primetime for bass fishing!!! Less sun burning our faces, we get done around 1-2pm = more time to pre-fish another lakes. ;D
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Jimmy will be fishing the Elites.. I would if I had a boat. >:(
Great turn out Saturday, hopefully more of the same to come and better bags for all of us O0
j/w if anyone already prefished Tonka. I haven't yet.
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j/w if anyone already prefished Tonka. I haven't yet.
No need to. Post-spawn pattern. Just show up and junk fish now. ;)
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j/w if anyone already prefished Tonka. I haven't yet.
Nope...
we were out on Tonka yesterday but we were in a pontoon with friends and family...lots of beer and swimming...LOL
I'm gonna try and get out a few times after work this week.
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Probably not this year since schedules has been set in stones but next year, I would love to see us launch earlier, possibly 5am-6am (depending on park hours) in June & July and 6am-7am for August - Sept. I'm up every morning around 5am and it is bright outside. That's primetime for bass fishing!!! Less sun burning our faces, we get done around 1-2pm = more time to pre-fish another lakes. ;D
Sounds like a great idea but its way to early for Hmong folks and more people are going to be late. We had to wait for 3 late boaters *ahem Fly lmao
We didn't get to launch till 7:30.
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Probably not this year since schedules has been set in stones but next year, I would love to see us launch earlier, possibly 5am-6am (depending on park hours) in June & July and 6am-7am for August - Sept. I'm up every morning around 5am and it is bright outside. That's primetime for bass fishing!!! Less sun burning our faces, we get done around 1-2pm = more time to pre-fish another lakes. ;D
I've thought about that for next year already. Can't switch it up this year.
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No need to. Post-spawn pattern. Just show up and junk fish now. ;)
O0 That's pretty much my plan b/c no time to pre-fish. I was thinking at least one evening but I hate to leave work around 2-3pm, drive from stp to tonka, get stuck in traffic and when i get to the lake, silverspoon babies tearing up the lake with their jetski's and cruisers..etc.
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I've thought about that for next year already. Can't switch it up this year.
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Forget sunscreen lotion on Saturday. Got burned, freakin have raccoon eyes. :o
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Fish the marina at lord fletchers O0
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Sounds like a great idea but its way to early for Hmong folks and more people are going to be late. We had to wait for 3 late boaters *ahem Fly lmao
We didn't get to launch till 7:30.
Well, Hmong time 5am = 5:30am. That's perfect. :2funny:
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Fish the marina at lord fletchers O0
I'll just follow photo or jimmy around.
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I'll just follow photo or jimmy around.
Follow me if you want to join the losers club. To me, losing is winning. That's just how I roll. :-\
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Follow me if you want to join the losers club. To me, losing is winning. That's just how I roll. :-\
we might just get lucky
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I'll just follow photo or jimmy around.
LOL
Opening weekend on tonka I got 3 tiny pinch the tail keepers...I'm following photo! LOL
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Fish the marina at lord fletchers O0
This year I heard it was different for The classic....
Heard you weighed your fish then you got the fish back and you had to release them in the lake wherever you wanted to...
Photo Confirm?
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This year I heard it was different for The classic....
Heard you weighed your fish then you got the fish back and you had to release them in the lake wherever you wanted to...
Photo Confirm?
Yep, Denny's Super 30 did that and we did that at Tonka classic... they are directing people to put the fish back in their boats then go drop them off wherever they want to.
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Yep, Denny's Super 30 did that and we did that at Tonka classic... they are directing people to put the fish back in their boats then go drop them off wherever they want to.
I'm willing to bet that only a few anglers are willing to go through the trouble of putting it back in their livewell, then one by one, grabbing them and dropping them off elsewhere. 90% of them just dump them right in lord fletcher's.
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I'm willing to bet that only a few anglers are willing to go through the trouble of putting it back in their livewell, then one by one, grabbing them and dropping them off elsewhere. 90% of them just dump them right in lord fletcher's.
Nope... people actually did load them up in their live wells then disappeared into the distance.
For me, I ended up dropping my bass off straight into the frying pan... they were delicious! ;D
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Nope... people actually did load them up in their live wells then disappeared into the distance.
For me, I ended up dropping my bass off straight into the frying pan... they were delicious! ;D
Wow, those guys must love their secret spots. You guys should have followed the winners to see where he dumped his fishes. ;D
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Can't wait until St.Croix O0
You doing HBC's st croix?
I havent even gone out to prefish it yet... dont even think i'll have the time to do it. :-[
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Alright, so I'm thinking about giving a baitcaster setup a real try this time around. After seeing a guy pull up a 5lber over the weekend with his accurate casting and soft landing using his baitcaster. I've used them before but just wasn't feeling it. I'm not sure how you guys use the common right-hand models but I know I'm gonna want a left-handed setup (similar to my spinning reel), cos I'm use to it this way. I know it limits my selection.
Any suggestions on a starters?
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Sorry won't happen again... You know how it is, with women getting ready in the morning. I was up by 5:15 to get ready.
All good.. it was the guys from WI who were very late :knuppel2:
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All good.. it was the guys from WI who were very late :knuppel2:
next time you're late, you better have a case of beer.
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Yup.. I have 3 weeks to see what I can find..
what? HBC's st croix tourney is this Saturday!
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what? HBC's st croix tourney is this Saturday!
Yup Yup
St.crox on sat and elite on sunday at Tonka.
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If any one fished both TCHB and TCBL this past weekend and is planning both HBC and the Elite, come see me for a few round of beer on me. You sir, truly live and breathe fishing.
Moderators, how about adding a bowing down/worshiping icon???
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If any one fished both TCHB and TCBL this past weekend and is planning both HBC and the Elite, come see me for a few round of beer on me. You sir, truly live and breathe fishing.
Moderators, how about adding a bowing down/worshiping icon???
I would rephrase it as "You sir, truly have money to blow!".... ;D
I would do it all if money wasn't an issue. :-[
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:notworthy: = : notworthy : O0
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I would rephrase it as "You sir, truly have money to blow!".... ;D
I would do it all if money wasn't an issue. :-[
:2funny: Maybe if I was a tree huger, absolutely hideous that a golden retriever refuses to be my best friend I might blow every dollar earned towards it.
Even if someone can afford to fish all the tournaments, that's a lot to endure.
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Alright, so I'm thinking about giving a baitcaster setup a real try this time around. After seeing a guy pull up a 5lber over the weekend with his accurate casting and soft landing using his baitcaster. I've used them before but just wasn't feeling it. I'm not sure how you guys use the common right-hand models but I know I'm gonna want a left-handed setup (similar to my spinning reel), cos I'm use to it this way. I know it limits my selection.
Any suggestions on a starters?
In my opinion the shimano brands are best for the money! i started off with a first gen shimano citica and now they came out with a smaller model to fit your hand easily...i then upgraded to a shimano curado e series...to me its the easiest real to play with and get the hang of using...i would recommend shimano brands from the citica on up...rod wise is personal preference... i use a jig on my baitcaster most of the time so...i use a 6'6 medium....30lb braid...
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Results are up!
http://www.twincitieshmongbassers.com/results/
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In my opinion the shimano brands are best for the money! i started off with a first gen shimano citica and now they came out with a smaller model to fit your hand easily...i then upgraded to a shimano curado e series...to me its the easiest real to play with and get the hang of using...i would recommend shimano brands from the citica on up...rod wise is personal preference... i use a jig on my baitcaster most of the time so...i use a 6'6 medium....30lb braid...
+1 O0 Thanks for the suggestion, will look into it.
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Who doing St Croix and Elites this weekend?
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From the Minnetonka Classic this past weekend:
(http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/files/photos_2011/DSC05113_op_800x600.jpg)
(http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/files/photos_2011/DSC05137_op_800x600.jpg)
(http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/files/photos_2011/DSC05130_op_800x600.jpg)
(http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/files/photos_2011/DSC05131_op_800x600.jpg)
(http://www.minnetonkaclassic.com/files/photos_2011/DSC05176_op_800x600.jpg)
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Who doing St Croix and Elites this weekend?
In for Elite out for St Croix
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I'm coming up to MN on Friday, June 24 and was wondering if any of you would be willing to take me out bass fishing? Hoping to learn a couple new tricks and how to bass fish from a boat. Let me know. Thanks.
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I'm coming up to MN on Friday, June 24 and was wondering if any of you would be willing to take me out bass fishing? Hoping to learn a couple new tricks and how to bass fish from a boat. Let me know. Thanks.
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24th is a bad day. That's HBC tournament day and TCHB is on the 25th. I'm sure some MN nice fishermen could take you if they're not fishing that day.
No St. Croix for me, but Elite for the 12th, YES! Good luck to those fishing St. Croix this weekend.
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24th is a bad day. That's HBC tournament day and TCHB is on the 25th. I'm sure some MN nice fishermen could take you if they're not fishing that day.
No St. Croix for me, but Elite for the 12th, YES! Good luck to those fishing St. Croix this weekend.
Just my luck. LOL.
Any good lakes to fish from shore? I'll be adventurous. ;D
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Just my luck. LOL.
Any good lakes to fish from shore? I'll be adventurous. ;D
Shore fishing: In Minneapolis, try Lake of the Isle, Nokomis Lake and Lake Calhoun. These 3 lakes have very little pressure due to no motorize boats, it holds some nice bass with plenty of shore fishing.
Saint Paul/North St. Paul: Lake De Montreville, Vadnais Lake, White Bear Lake & Keller Lake.
South of the Metro: Holland Lake (Eagan)
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From the Minnetonka Classic this past weekend:
There go some badass fishermen right there!
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Lol, look who infiltrated tcbl, lol :2funny:
I guess this be the 1st co-ed to win any hmong bass tournament too. Lol
Yep, saw that.
Q, are you who I think you are? Hmmmm? Couldn't be!
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Heard his gf and him took first O0
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Heard his gf and him took first O0
Is his Hmong name: Bee Khang?
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I'm coming up to MN on Friday, June 24 and was wondering if any of you would be willing to take me out bass fishing? Hoping to learn a couple new tricks and how to bass fish from a boat. Let me know. Thanks.
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If you can come out any earlier (maybe friday) or so I might be able to.
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Is his Hmong name: Bee Khang?
Yeap
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Is his Hmong name: Bee Khang?
That's Ricq!
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If you can come out any earlier (maybe friday) or so I might be able to.
Should be in MN before noon Friday. It's about a 6hr drive from here. Let me know if you're available. O0
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That's Ricq!
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Should be in MN before noon Friday. It's about a 6hr drive from here. Let me know if you're available. O0
will do.
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That's Ricq!
its like taking candy from a baby ;D
good thing jimmy made a pack with the khang bro's so they can't fish TCHB :2funny: jk >:D
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its like taking candy from a baby ;D
good thing jimmy made a pack with the khang bro's so they can't fish TCHB :2funny: jk >:D
LOL. When they were bass fishing, I was still shore fishing, poaching sunnies.
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When you were poaching sunnies, I was still catching tadpoles in the sewer ditch behind my house. :'(
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When you were poaching sunnies, I was still catching tadpoles in the sewer ditch behind my house. :'(
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I'm pretty sure they will be at the St.Croix Event...
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Today is so nice....I wish I was out fishing. Can I go fishing with you guys? ;)
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:2funny:
Don't laugh.. True story mangs :'( :2funny:
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Don't laugh.. True story mangs :'( :2funny:
:2funny: Well, we have a lot of catching up to do.
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When you were poaching sunnies, I was still catching tadpoles in the sewer ditch behind my house. :'(
When Ricq was fishing for bass and Bassblaster was poaching sunnies and Bumzc was catching tadpoles, I was still chasing down the ice cream van hoping i can buy something with a dirty nickel.
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Today is so nice....I wish I was out fishing. Can I go fishing with you guys? ;)
*sigh*... u know the rules...
(http://www.lovethatsticker.com/DSN/lovethatstickercom/Commerce/ProductImages/mn1_000093.jpg)
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*sigh*... u know the rules...
(http://www.lovethatsticker.com/DSN/lovethatstickercom/Commerce/ProductImages/mn1_000093.jpg)
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so who's fishn this weekend? :)
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I'm guessing 23lbs for the win. Probably one of the none regulars of HBC will win. The regulars or top veterans of HBC will probably place in the 3-6 places. It's also gonna be a long run from Bluff for guys with slower boats. Hudson will be the hardest pounded area that everyone will fish because it's the only place where it has the largest no wake and most shoreline oriented area.
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*sigh*... u know the rules...
(http://www.lovethatsticker.com/DSN/lovethatstickercom/Commerce/ProductImages/mn1_000093.jpg)
Gas = no problem. I got a JOB. O0
Grass = drugs are bad so just as long as you don't make me smoke it then it's all good. O0
Ass = hhhhmmm, that depends...... ???
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Gas = no problem. I got a JOB. O0
Grass = drugs are bad so just as long as you don't make me smoke it then it's all good. O0
Ass = hhhhmmm, that depends...... ???
;D
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Not me.. I was just out on the river the other day and that river is so high, I could barely get my boat under the stillwater bridge!!!!! Alot of BIG floating logs too.. Good thing my boat isn't fast or else I would've seen it in time..
hmmmmm I wonder if it's just as high as it was the first few weeks of May... if it is then I'll know what to expect.
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so who's fishn this weekend? :)
Didn't get a chance to prefish the St Croix, if I fish it, I'll most likely be donating again. :-[
Anyone pre-fish the St Croix?
I'll most likely do the Elites...
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Gas = no problem. I got a JOB. O0
Grass = drugs are bad so just as long as you don't make me smoke it then it's all good. O0
Ass = hhhhmmm, that depends...... ???
sounds good. Blablablabla, you driving or me?
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Went out to Tonka last night. Windy windy windy! When we got on (5:30pm) the lake it was about 75 degrees. When we left (8:30) it was like 65 degrees! Had to keep my feet in the water to stay warm...LOL
Caught some fish in the 3 hours I had to fish. A few 1lbers, a few 2lbers. Biggest fish was a guestimated 4 1/2lber. All junk fishing. Just wanted to make sure there were fish in the area's where I fish. This cold front might shut em off though for the weekend.....
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Went out to Tonka last night. Windy windy windy! When we got on (5:30pm) the lake it was about 75 degrees. When we left (8:30) it was like 65 degrees! Had to keep my feet in the water to stay warm...LOL
Caught some fish in the 3 hours I had to fish. A few 1lbers, a few 2lbers. Biggest fish was a guestimated 4 1/2lber. All junk fishing. Just wanted to make sure there were fish in the area's where I fish. This cold front might shut em off though for the weekend.....
Damn... you got it this weekend then! Jimmy for the first elite win!!!
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sounds good. Blablablabla, you driving or me?
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Damn... you got it this weekend then! Jimmy for the first elite win!!!
LOL I wish man...I can always find fish when practicing. It's when it counts that I can't find em....LOL
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LOL I wish man...I can always find fish when practicing. It's when it counts that I can't find em....LOL
I'd say we would make a deadly ass team than. I can't catch Jack prefishn, come tourney day I tend to bag a few. :)
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sounds good. Blablablabla, you driving or me?
How about I drive? Problem solved! O0
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Went out to Tonka last night. Windy windy windy! When we got on (5:30pm) the lake it was about 75 degrees. When we left (8:30) it was like 65 degrees! Had to keep my feet in the water to stay warm...LOL
Caught some fish in the 3 hours I had to fish. A few 1lbers, a few 2lbers. Biggest fish was a guestimated 4 1/2lber. All junk fishing. Just wanted to make sure there were fish in the area's where I fish. This cold front might shut em off though for the weekend.....
I'll probably head out Saturday morning to tonka just to get an understanding. Were you just wack'n the shores & weedlines? If so, I might not need to go and maybe just pre-fish St. Croix and get mixed with the crowd. ;D
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Everything just seems off this year. I guess not off but normal...The last few years water has been really low and weather was a lot warmer the last few years. Fish just don't seem to be in the usual areas that I normally find em at so I've had to adjust a bit this year. Which is hard for me cause I seem to get dialed into locations and not weather/water. Learning as I go though!
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I'll probably head out Saturday morning to tonka just to get an understanding. Were you just wack'n the shores & weedlines? If so, I might not need to go and maybe just pre-fish St. Croix and get mixed with the crowd. ;D
I have a few areas that I always check out. A 10-12 foot hole and some rock structure. Did fish shoreline and docks also though. It's up to you though.
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I have a few areas that I always check out. A 10-12 foot hole and some rock structure. Did fish shoreline and docks also though. It's up to you though.
I've only fished tonka in the past for crappies. Only fished from the shore and off the bridge in Tanager Lake. This lake would be brand new to me.
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I've only fished tonka in the past for crappies. Only fished from the shore and off the bridge in Tanager Lake. This lake would be brand new to me.
Your gonna want to follow Photo then...he seems to do well on Tonka...LOL
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Minnetonka is so big, it's like fishing a different lake everywhere you go. Each lake and/or bay has it's own ecosystem, you're bound to find one that matches your liking. But it's the one's who are versatile that can adjust to each lake and structure that catches the most and biggest fishes. I think that's where the veterans excel in. they've fishes long enough to be able to find and figure out a pattern faster, not always but majority of the time.
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Minnetonka is so big, it's like fishing a different lake everywhere you go. Each lake and/or bay has it's own ecosystem, you're bound to find one that matches your liking. But it's the one's who are versatile that can adjust to each lake and structure that catches the most and biggest fishes. I think that's where the veterans excel in. they've fishes long enough to be able to find and figure out a pattern faster, not always but majority of the time.
Thanks. I'll head out on Saturday just to scope it out.
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Your gonna want to follow Photo then...he seems to do well on Tonka...LOL
Exactly... losing is winning to me. If that's your philosophy then join me! >:D
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/Tonka_Results.jpg)
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Tonka is a biatch... i say you'll have a good chance at winning if you have big fish spots in at least 5 different bays and know the seasonal patterns for all the bays. Otherwise you'll just be a hit or miss guy like me.
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How about I drive? Problem solved! O0
Do you haz a truck?
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There's no such thing as "free". Gotta pay to learn so that will be the lesson on Sunday.
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Tonka is a biatch... i say you'll have a good chance at winning if you have big fish spots in at least 5 different bays and know the seasonal patterns for all the bays. Otherwise you'll just be a hit or miss guy like me.
I have 1 dock in at least 5 different bays that I have caught big fish off of...does that count? LOL hahahahahaha
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With the post spawn pattern, just have all your rods on your deck - rigged with everything (worm, jig, crank, spinner, craws, tubes, etc etc etc) and go hit each patch of grass you see. Done deal.
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With the post spawn pattern, just have all your rods on your deck - rigged with everything (worm, jig, crank, spinner, craws, tubes, etc etc etc) and go hit each patch of grass you see. Done deal.
I like that plan O0
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I have 1 dock in at least 5 different bays that I have caught big fish off of...does that count? LOL hahahahahaha
funny but it does count... at least you know those areas have big bass nearby... even if they aren't by the dock.. they could be out in deeper grass.
I need to dock fish more on Tonka.
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With the post spawn pattern, just have all your rods on your deck - rigged with everything (worm, jig, crank, spinner, craws, tubes, etc etc etc) and go hit each patch of grass you see. Done deal.
That is my plan. Since its just one of me and a dozen rods. I'll start with small fast moving lures and then figure it out from there.
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funny but it does count... at least you know those areas have big bass nearby... even if they aren't by the dock.. they could be out in deeper grass.
I need to dock fish more on Tonka.
Dock fishing and shallow fishing is a breeze for me since I spent most of my bass life there. ;D If fish are there, it can be caught but deep weed lines and very deep points are my weakness. That is my focus this year.
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Do you haz a truck?
No. :'(
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No. :'(
Any lake/river in particular that you like to fish?
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Is it just me or does this bass look abnormally large? It's a beast. 8lbs.
(http://www.lake-link.com/images/forumphotos/rr_06082011095952.jpg)
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Any lake/river in particular that you like to fish?
Seriously? You'd really do it? :o
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way too close. Can't distinguish the size of his fingers and hands to make a good comparison.
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yes, he would do it... O0
Hhhmmm..... That wink worries me. ;D
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Oh, there's nothing behind that wink...Jason's a good guy. You'll have fun fishing with him
It's ok. I'd be too intimated to go anyways. You guys take fishing so serious and as a beginner I'd only get in the way. ;D
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It's ok. I'd be too intimated to go anyways. You guys take fishing so serious and as a beginner I'd only get in the way. ;D
He is a good guy! Heck, I'll go with him but I have none of the following, AZZ, GAS or GRASS.
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He is a good guy! Heck, I'll go with him but I have none of the following, AZZ, GAS or GRASS.
;D
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Oh, so now that someone offeres, the excuses not to go are flowing .. :2funny:
No excuse....just the truth. :P Plus, who'd have thought someone would actually make a serious offer. So there!
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No excuse....just the truth. :P Plus, who'd have thought someone would actually make a serious offer. So there!
Men are serious! Women, they just love fishing but once they hook something, they don't want to deal with it. :(
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uh huh
You shush. :P ;D
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Men are serious! Women, they just love fishing but once they hook something, they don't want to deal with it. :(
I'd have to say....that is rather true BUT, not in all cases.
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she likes it when it wiggles in her hand... :2funny:
Yes, at times it is kind of fun to play with it and have it wiggle hard in the hands. :2funny:
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I'd have to say....that is rather true BUT, not in all cases.
In the real world, women are the fishermen and men are the bass/fish. A lil' leg= presentation, a lil' cleavage= presentation, short skirt= presentation.. .etc. Are you fishing for keeps or catch and release?
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shes a CPR type of girl
And what is CPR?
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Seriously? You'd really do it? :o
I was gonna say, come join Addison and us if he swings by in a couple weeks.
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shes a CPR type of girl
Anyway, these guys are real good fishermen. I'm just going to follow them when tournament day comes so if you're looking to learn new techniques, they can teach you.
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In the real world, women are the fishermen and men are the bass/fish. A lil' leg= presentation, a lil' cleavage= presentation, short skirt= presentation.. .etc. Are you fishing for keeps or catch and release?
Usually I just catch and release cause it's fun. Although, if I happen to hook a good one....good size which is worthy of mounting...... he might just be a keeper. ;) ;D
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Usually I just catch and release cause it's fun. Although, if I happen to hook a good one....good size which is worthy of mounting...... he might just be a keeper. ;) ;D
Good luck to you!
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guys hear that? You have to have a good size and be worth mounting... :2funny:
That's right! If it's small it's not worth wasting time on. :2funny:
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No excuse....just the truth. :P Plus, who'd have thought someone would actually make a serious offer. So there!
I was speaking on behalf of all the other anglers/boaters on this forum. :)
Bring booze, cash, or ass and I'm sure no one would have a problem taking you out. Addison offered me ass and grass, so I accepted the offer. O0
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To encourage more women to get out there....one of these many tournaments should be co-ed only. That would be interesting.
Just find a partner and fish a smaller less intimidating club like TCBL. A co-ed team won it at Pokegama this past Sunday. But then again, you'd have to plan ahead as entree dates are already past, plan for next year. Of course, you can still fish TCHB or HBC too.
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In the real world, women are the fishermen and men are the bass/fish. A lil' leg= presentation, a lil' cleavage= presentation, short skirt= presentation.. .etc. Are you fishing for keeps or catch and release?
Good analogy! ;D
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I was speaking on behalf of all the other anglers/boaters on this forum. :)
Bring booze, cash, or ass and I'm sure no one would have a problem taking you out. Addison offered me ass and grass, so I accepted the offer. O0
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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A co-ed team won it at Pokegama this past Sunday.
yeah but that co-ed team had one of the most dominating bass fishermen on board! lol ;D
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You got a point.
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Don't think I can compete with Addison offering you ass. :2funny:
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Don't think I can compete with Addison offering you ass. :2funny:
I like beer. you can bring beer. Then we can help you find that trophy size. I'll help you measure length and girth. No doubt son.
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I like beer. you can bring beer. Then we can help you find that trophy size. I'll help you measure length and girth. No doubt son.
Will make a note of that. O0
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Will make a note of that. O0
Where do you usually fish at?
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Where do you usually fish at?
Dude, looks like we'll have to hit rum again with a case of 24 now. The 18 didn't last us. O0
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Where do you usually fish at?
yeah where do u fish?
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Jene, can you be spy for us. Find out what the winners are doing, where they're fishing and so on....Kind of like that movie: "The Magician".
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yeah where do u fish?
I fish wherever the people I want to tag along with goes. No particular place. Plus, I haven't fished that much. I'm just starting to get into it.
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Jene, can you be spy for us. Find out what the winners are doing, where they're fishing and so on....Kind of like that movie: "The Magician".
Winners? Who am I spying on? ??? ??? ??? More important, what am I getting out of it if I do? ;D
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Dude, looks like we'll have to hit rum again with a case of 24 now. The 18 didn't last us. O0
maybe we can go more north now. Invite Jenesis and Addison.
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I fish wherever the people I want to tag along with goes. No particular place. Plus, I haven't fished that much. I'm just starting to get into it.
List your gears please.
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List your gears please.
Gears? ;D I have no gears.....yet. All I need is a pole and lure, no?
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Winners? Who am I spying on? ??? ??? ??? More important, what am I getting out of it if I do? ;D
Somehow I was hoping you wouldn't ask that but you'll get a lifetime supply of fishing trips, minus the ass, gas and grass.
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Gears? ;D I have no gears.....yet. All I need is a pole and lure, no?
No fishing gears? *sigh* :-[
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No fishing gears? *sigh* :-[
LOL!!! I have a set of community gears for beginners; $12 shakespears. Bust it out photo
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Photo is asking the wrong questions... haha.. he's blocking himself :2funny:
Uh....did I miss something? ???
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Somehow I was hoping you wouldn't ask that but you'll get a lifetime supply of fishing trips, minus the ass, gas and grass.
Lifetime fishing trips from whom? ??? Hhhmmm....even so, I'm not sure it's worth it. ;D
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Good Luck to all attending the Croix tomorrow! I won't be attending. O0
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Hey Guys...
I need to change the lake for August 6th due to parking issues on Spoon(not enough parking). i though gervais had a launch but they don't. Any suggestions for lakes...I was thinking White Bear, Bald eagle, Waconia, Prior, Odowds....Big Marine is out because there is a tourney that day also. Wanted to try and stay on that side of town but adjustments can be made.
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Hey Guys...
I need to change the lake for August 6th due to parking issues on Spoon(not enough parking). i though gervais had a launch but they don't. Any suggestions for lakes...I was thinking White Bear, Bald eagle, Waconia, Prior, Odowds....Big Marine is out because there is a tourney that day also. Wanted to try and stay on that side of town but adjustments can be made.
You can park on the street up the hill towards 36.
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Forest lake or whitebear
Any news on the july 4th tourney yet?
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Thats not gonna fit 20 boats
I've fished there when lot is full with additional 20+ on the streets.
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Hey Guys...
I need to change the lake for August 6th due to parking issues on Spoon(not enough parking). i though gervais had a launch but they don't. Any suggestions for lakes...I was thinking White Bear, Bald eagle, Waconia, Prior, Odowds....Big Marine is out because there is a tourney that day also. Wanted to try and stay on that side of town but adjustments can be made.
Ah man, what the giz Jimmy? I already pre-fished Keller 10 times!!! j/k
Bald Eagle & White Bear have plenty of parking but very high traffic. The lots are always filled up by mid-day. Lots of walleye and musky fishermen on Bald Eagle lake and the bass there are dinks. Whitebear Lake can take out someone's lower unit. I vote, Prior, Marion, Odowd or Waconia.
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I've fished there when lot is full with additional 20+ on the streets.
I see that all the time.
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HBC Elite is on Waconia that weekend.
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HBC Elite is on Waconia that weekend.
That means i will be fishing that lake twice that weekend. ;D j/k, eliminate Waconia then. My fault, didn't look at the schedule.
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Good Luck to all attending the Croix tomorrow! I won't be attending. O0
Ur bros gonna do it then?
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I've fished there when lot is full with additional 20+ on the streets.
I guess I'm not sure where that road is? Is it county b2? cause I exited off of Edgerton and then went down County Road B2 to get to Spoon.
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I guess I'm not sure where that road is? Is it county b2? cause I exited off of Edgerton and then went down County Road B2 to get to Spoon.
No, it's Arcade because you turn from Edgerton onto Cnty B2 then onto Arcade before you turn into the launch. People park on the west side of Arcade up closer to where it crosses over hwy36.
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Its off on arcade. (See picture)
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Is it Designated Overflow parking? or do people just park there because it will fit your trailer/truck?
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Is it Designated Overflow parking? or do people just park there because it will fit your trailer/truck?
Not certain. I've only seen people park there. You can check with park office.
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i've never fished these chain of lakes before... looks interesting.
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I think people just park there because it can fit and there's no "NO PARKING" signs there. I've parked there a few times too, along with countless others. It's up to you, if you feel it's too risky to have people park there, just change to a different lake. But i think you should go check it out during the peak busy weekend to see how many people park there. It might ease your worries to see it yourself.
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I think people just park there because it can fit and there's no "NO PARKING" signs there. I've parked there a few times too, along with countless others. It's up to you, if you feel it's too risky to have people park there, just change to a different lake. But i think you should go check it out during the peak busy weekend to see how many people park there. It might ease your worries to see it yourself.
I will do that and ask the state office also. Thanks!
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Jimmy, how many HBC guys came and got schooled? ;D
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Jimmy, how many HBC guys came and got schooled? ;D
I guess the only regular HBC guy I saw was Alan and he got 2nd.
Jimmy Yang came out, Vong came out (Newer Skeeter tzx190), I think that's it to be honest...a few guys came out in bigger boats that I didn't know...and have never seen them at an HBC event.
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^my ass would have gotten schooled if I came. So throw me on the list.
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its ok to get schooled every now and then b/c it makes you feel human. except for Ricq, he's not human.
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Instead, you got schooled elsewhere.. haha
yeah, i got schooled by the big boys on tonka. :-[
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I believe that on any day as long as you have put some time into a lake...any person can win on any lake. I'm just not willing to spend 300$ on the classic to see if that's my day...LOL
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I believe that on any day as long as you have put some time into a lake...any person can win on any lake. I'm just not willing to spend 300$ on the classic to see if that's my day...LOL
T.I. <-------Your odds are better there.
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T.I. <-------Your odds are better there.
LOL Iono man...
I've gone to TI/Mystake lake with $300 alot back in the days and never came home with $5000+ LOL
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LOL Iono man...
I've gone to TI/Mystake lake with $300 alot back in the days and never came home with $5000+ LOL
j/k man, i'm not a casino person and I wouldn't advise anyone to gamble. Gambling and time spent there for fun are two different things. When I was 18-20, no bills, no mortgage, no wife and kids....i spent $$$$ and came back with :'( >:D. Never again.
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anwway, lots of props to you photo and them other guys for your time and effort into the tonka classics. one of these days, you fella's will put our hmoob name out there. its guys like ya' that are behind the scenes and we wonder where the level of respect from meeka folks come from. thanks ya!
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I'm just not willing to spend 300$ on the classic to see if that's my day...LOL
Hey now... I tried getting my refund back the day before the tourney but they said no. :-[
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Ur bros gonna do it then?
:)
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blah, was meno lake the only tourny you fished?
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blah, was meno lake the only tourny you fished?
On behalf of Blah, yes. ;D
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On behalf of Blah, yes. ;D
he told me priorities have changed this year, he wasn't lying
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he told me priorities have changed this year, he wasn't lying
I should follow him...
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I should follow him...
what? i'm following you and I just started
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he told me priorities have changed this year, he wasn't lying
O0
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*sigh*... u know the rules...
(http://www.lovethatsticker.com/DSN/lovethatstickercom/Commerce/ProductImages/mn1_000093.jpg)
NO FOOD?!?! lmfao
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Jenesis- You should fish with some of the single boys here. ;)
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a State Trooper had pulled over. I asked her if she had a tire iron with different sizes.. Luckily, she did.. She let me use the tire iron, in return, she asked for my drivers license and insurance..
Was she hawt?
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Well, I took 3rd place on Saturday's MFL.. Then Sunday:
My cousin and I head out to the lake at about 1:30. Didn't get to the lake til about 3:30. Was on 94, 1/2 way between Maple Grove and Rogers when my boat trailer tire blew. I learned really quick that the keys that came with the boat did not unlock the spare tire lock. Spent about 30 minutes trying to get the spare tire off.. Finally managed to pry the lock with a screw driver. Next, we figured out that the tire iron we had was too small for the trailer tire. About that time, a State Trooper had pulled over. I asked her if she had a tire iron with different sizes.. Luckily, she did.. She let me use the tire iron, in return, she asked for my drivers license and insurance.. Easy trade off considering I didn;t have the right size tire iron.. Made it to the lake about 3:30ish.
I only managed this one. Went 20 3/4, post spawn female. My guess is its low 6lb'er.
(http://www.photosbyteng.com/samples/6lb_04.jpg)
Congrats!
We didn't get done on Tonka til about 4pm. I was stuck in the parking lot for about another 30 mins. Thanks to Nhia he let me out otherwise I would of been there for another 30 mins. Anway, i figured it was too late to call you guys but nice fish!
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Some shots from the "Tournies" this past weekend: (St. Croix)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110611_065322.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110611_065421.jpg)
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she was older but decent looking. I should've given her my card for a photo session :2funny:
You missed the blonde cop that showed up at my old apartment a few years back when someone pulled the fire alarm. O0
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Nice! Again, congrats man!
Like always, good seeing everyone out there.
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The flooded river... found fish holding out in flooded brush piles.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110611_110045.jpg)
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No wake? j/w b/c I plan to prefishing the hell out of big Marine and St. Croix within the next two weeks.
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Nice..
Here the vid Neng made of the st.croix tourney.. Heard Khang bro would of won it if they didn't have motor issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgvmYByUXMc
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Nice..
Here the vid Neng made of the st.croix tourney.. Heard Khang bro would of won it if they didn't have motor issues.
Nenger thinks I'm a yang... :-[
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Nice photos everyone O0
Took the wife out bass fishing on a small lake on the inflatable boat (no motorized lake). She out fished me. LOL. Had a few 2-4lbs followers but never commited. Atleast she's hooked on bass fishing now.
;D O0
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Took the wife out bass fishing on a small lake on the inflatable boat (no motorized lake). She out fished me. LOL. Had a few 2-4lbs followers but never commited. Atleast she's hooked on bass fishing now.
O0
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Tonka Tourney for Elite Series on Sunday... O0
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110612_053248.jpg)
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(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110612_070717.jpg)
I see Jimmy's clunker ;D
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Just for the record....
I had jason draw for me and he picked #17...LOL
not that it mattered LOL...
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Just for the record....
I had jason draw for me and he picked #17...LOL
not that it mattered LOL...
Dude I'm bad luck... i told u guys that from the start... lol
I was super low on gas that morning... during ease off I stayed at 35-40mph while some of the guys passed me... I didn't care cuz I was going to be junk fishin anyway. ;D
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I see Jimmy's clunker ;D
Jimmy,
Do you fish for walleyes? Ever do it on Tonka? Let's hit your boat for walleye day... we can use mine on medicine.
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well since I didn't get out at all, how was it!!
Nice pictures Jason! Dan even called my name during the ease off but I was in bed drunk. ;D
my bro was fishing the Elites event, he did ok. He was on fish just couldn't get the larger fish to commit and lost a quite a few fish along with some rookie mistakes. I've never had fish die in my livewell, but I guess he beat me to that. O0
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The flooded river... found fish holding out in flooded brush piles.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/jvue/IMG_20110611_110045.jpg)
Jason, get off my whitebass hot spot!!!!!!!!! :knuppel2:
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I've never had fish die in my livewell, but I guess he beat me to that. O0
lol ;D
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lol ;D
rookie!!!!!! :idiot2:
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Jason, get off my whitebass hot spot!!!!!!!!! :knuppel2:
I gotta feed myself too man.. quit being selfish. >:(
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Jimmy,
Do you fish for walleyes? Ever do it on Tonka? Let's hit your boat for walleye day... we can use mine on medicine.
Never fished for Walleyes but I'm up for anything!
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I gotta feed myself too man.. quit being selfish. >:(
:2funny: O0
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Never fished for Walleyes but I'm up for anything!
Save your time and hit the croix! O0 Jimmy your boat would be perfect for it! O0
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What do you guys suggest for post-spawn bass fishing? ???
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What do you guys suggest for post-spawn bass fishing? ???
Fish for pike instead...LOL
In all honesty...I have no idea...I think I got a good strategy for it but then I go out and try to capitolize on it and poof they are gone.
If you know where they spawned I would look for the first deep area around the spawning area. If there's a flat or hump close by i would also check the edges of that.
Aslo I would still check shallow for some late females. This past weekend on Tonka I saw some females on beds still. Could I get em to bite? Nope...LOL
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Fish for pike instead...LOL
In all honesty...I have no idea...I think I got a good strategy for it but then I go out and try to capitolize on it and poof they are gone.
If you know where they spawned I would look for the first deep area around the spawning area. If there's a flat or hump close by i would also check the edges of that.
Aslo I would still check shallow for some late females. This past weekend on Tonka I saw some females on beds still. Could I get em to bite? Nope...LOL
LOL. Good tip tho. ;D O0
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LOL. Good tip tho. ;D O0
I dont know pre-spawn, spawn, post spawn or anything. Seriously. :)
What I know is that Senko, Senco, Sencho, Cinco O0 Wackem year round. :)
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What do you guys suggest for post-spawn bass fishing? ???
I think post-spawn fishing is junk fishing... throw everything you got in ur tackle box at every depth you find. Just typical summer pattern. You'll find them shallow and deep. At least that's how it is for me.
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I think post-spawn fishing is junk fishing... throw everything you got in ur tackle box at every depth you find. Just typical summer pattern. You'll find them shallow and deep. At least that's how it is for me.
So basically, post-spawn bass fishing stinks. ;D
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Post spawn should be ending or over on most lakes. Time to look for the summer pattern.. deep or shallow
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Any lure recommendation s for post-spawn/summer, besides a senko? ;D ???
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jig n pig, kreature and
Singco O0
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This may sound like a newbie question but how do you guys usually work a jig-n-pig?
What I've been doing is dropping it in weed holes, next to docks, brushes, any kind of structure that looks like it may hold bass and giving it a few twitches after letting it sit for a good 10secs or so, then repeat a few times. If nothing then reel it back in and repeat.
???
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This may sound like a newbie question but how do you guys usually work a jig-n-pig?
What I've been doing is dropping it in weed holes, next to docks, brushes, any kind of structure that looks like it may hold bass and giving it a few twitches after letting it sit for a good 10secs or so, then repeat a few times. If nothing then reel it back in and repeat.
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BINGO!!
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the way i use jigs is cast it let her drop, jig...jig...ji g...jig...jig. ..jig...and jig...until you are bit! other wise pitching it is great too...pitch, let it drop, twitch twitch, and do it over again until you feel a bump or feel the the lure feels a little funny.
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There's no wrong way to fish a jig (Just like a senko). We jig it. we swim it. we deadstick it. We rip it out of weed. Fish it slow, fish it fast, etc. Let the bass tell you how they want it. O0
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This may sound like a newbie question but how do you guys usually work a jig-n-pig?
What I've been doing is dropping it in weed holes, next to docks, brushes, any kind of structure that looks like it may hold bass and giving it a few twitches after letting it sit for a good 10secs or so, then repeat a few times. If nothing then reel it back in and repeat.
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they just call that "flipping". throw a weightless finesse worm, wacky style. hits every time. otherwise BIG swimbaits.
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Jenesis- You should fish with some of the single boys here. ;)
And who are those single guys? ??? ??? ???
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And who are those single guys? ??? ??? ???
Last time I checked, these were the single guys:
Bumzc
Addisonlee
Gym -E- Lamm
Flyguy
blablablabla
q
Deceiverschick
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Last time I checked, these were the single guys:
Bumzc
Addisonlee
Gym -E- Lamm
Flyguy
blablablabla
q
Deceiverschick
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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;D
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Last time I checked, these were the single guys:
Bumzc
Addisonlee
Gym -E- Lamm
Flyguy
blablablabla
q
Deceiverschick
WTH? I'm a tomboy. :2funny:
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WTH? I'm a tomboy. :2funny:
Tom Girl. O0
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Don't guys like tomboys cause they can relate and share common interests? ???
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thinkn bout heading up to Mille Lacs saturday :) Wanna catch me them hawgs up there I keep hearing about! :)
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I've never fished in the rain before. How is it different than fishing on a regular sunny day? Is there a difference in the location you hit and what you use? ???
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The only major difference is:
Fishing in the Rain = You Get Wet
Fishing on a regular sunny day = you get hot and tan :2funny:
Is that so? Hhhmmm......
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^for the guys, we like to protect ourselves by wearing rubber... gears.
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Don't guys like tomboys cause they can relate and share common interests? ???
All the tomboy chicks I ever knew while growing up had big tits.
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^for the guys, we like to protect ourselves by wearing rubber... gears.
It's good to always stay protected. O0
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All the tomboy chicks I ever knew while growing up had big tits.
What do YOU consider to be big??? ???
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I"m keeping my mouf shut about Deceiver and Jenesis :2funny: dont want them to kick my arse
You've been taught well Fly. ;D
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What do YOU consider to be big??? ???
Bigger C's and D's are nice.
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I"m keeping my mouf shut about Deceiver and Jenesis :2funny: dont want them to kick my arse
They are nice people. They would never do such thing.
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take this to the single forum LMAO O0
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You obviously don't know deceiver and jenesis as well as I do :2funny:
pix or they are simply ur brothers posting under these accounts. ;)
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Bigger C's and D's are nice.
I think they just get in the way. I don't know how women with big boobs deal with it.
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pix or they are simply ur brothers posting under these accounts. ;)
:2funny:
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take this to the single forum LMAO O0
WERD :police: :knuppel2:
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WERD :police: :knuppel2:
But we ARE talking about fishing. >:(
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But we ARE talking about fishing. >:(
Please continue :icon_rr:
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yes, we are talking about fishing, the effects of big boobs and fishing, the effects of show and tell, the effects of rain and sun.. So this is a legit topic Addison and Bumc.. ::) :knuppel2: :2funny:
Exactly. You tell them Fly! ;D
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yes, we are talking about fishing, the effects of big boobs and fishing, the effects of show and tell, the effects of rain and sun.. So this is a legit topic Addison and Bumc.. ::) :knuppel2: :2funny:
LOL ;D O0
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It's exciting and such a rush when I catch a big one but when I don't.....sometime s I get bored. ;D
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Do you have any mounted? What is considered big in MN? To me....5lbs would be big.
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^Teng is a MILF hunter.
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Nice! What lake/river?
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^Teng is a MILF hunter.
Is that just a random statement or is it a warning? ;D
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What photocycle means by milf hunter, is that the bass I was holding up was a female full of eggs.. and most of the bass I caught are females, over 6lbs ;D
OOOOOOhhhh... :2funny: Gotcha now. O0 ;D
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Interesting. I'll have to remember that.
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Is that just a random statement or is it a warning? ;D
It's a warning.
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It's a warning.
Too late. Fly already explained to me what you meant. :P
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It's still a warning... cuz he'll steal all the mamma bass in ur lake.... with his midget penises... :-[
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It's still a warning... cuz he'll steal all the mamma bass in ur lake.... with his midget penises... :-[
Thanks for the warning but.....what the hell are midget penises? :o
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Thanks for the warning but.....what the hell are midget penises? :o
(ahem) Flyguy... I'll let you take over from here. Jenesis, I hope you like them black...
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(ahem) Flyguy... I'll let you take over from here. Jenesis, I hope you like them black...
I don't discriminate. I like all colors. But what are we talking about? ;D
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He's referring to my black penis head that the females can't resist
Is that so? Can you explain why it's black and why women can't resist it?
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Is that so? Can you explain why it's black and why women can't resist it?
I don't think a description or pix will do justice. Jenesis, I think you should see it and touch it in real life to fully understand what we are talking about here.
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Don't guys like tomboys cause they can relate and share common interests? ???
LOL
In all honesty I'm not a tomboy. I can adjust easily to my surroundings so if I'm out fishing I don't have makeup on, If i'm out with the girls I get dolled up. ;)
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I"m keeping my mouf shut about Deceiver and Jenesis :2funny: dont want them to kick my arse
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
so if you know jenesis would i know her too? j/c
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Jen- are you not understanding their sarcasm? It's freaken hilarious about the black pe.is. :idiot2:
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I don't think a description or pix will do justice. Jenesis, I think you should see it and touch it in real life to fully understand what we are talking about here.
Yeah, I think I need to see it with my own eyes and maybe play with it a little bit to get a better understand of what you guys are talking about. ;)
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Jen- are you not understanding their sarcasm? It's freaken hilarious about the black pe.is. :idiot2:
What? Guys don't like it when women play dumb? Darn! Someone lied to me. ;D
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That is one weird looking tube :D O0
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The jig inside the tube is custom poured at a specific weight. It gives the tube excellent action. This isn't your ordinary tube either
I can tell. I'm sure is a fish slaying lure. O0
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it is...its my "go to" smallie lure..
I remember 1st time I took this out and showed it to Photocycle... He laughed... This is, until I pulled in a 3lb smallie after he just worked the area with a crankbait from the front of the boat :2funny:
:2funny: O0
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Just heard about Ric having surgery this past Sunday, hope he has a speedy recovery and return next year to compete again.
They had a winning bag of 20+lbs bag but bad luck struck so they're out for the year. Shit happens.
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Just heard about Ric having surgery this past Sunday, hope he has a speedy recovery and return next year to compete again.
They had a winning bag of 20+lbs bag but bad luck struck so they're out for the year. Shit happens.
Surgery???? what happened to him?
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I'm not exactly sure.
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Hopefully Ric is having a fast recovery.
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I thought you meant surgery on his motor that's suppose to have a blown powerhead...
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I heard it was the motor also
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I thought you meant surgery on his motor that's suppose to have a blown powerhead...
No, he had surgery at the hospital. His girlfriend took him in and stayed with him until he was out of the hospital. I just heard he went in for chest pain and ended up having surgery.
The motor issue was totally another issue.
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Don't know, they said he's been putting up with chest pain for awhile. Hope he's doing well. Very patient humble guy.
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No, he had surgery at the hospital. His girlfriend took him in and stayed with him until he was out of the hospital. I just heard he went in for chest pain and ended up having surgery.
The motor issue was totally another issue.
Sounds serious. Hope he's doing well.
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You think we're joking? ??? Here it is
(http://www.photosbyteng.com/samples/tube_01.JPG)
(http://www.photosbyteng.com/samples/tube_02.JPG)
Dude I know what you were referring too. ;D
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Sorry to hear about Ric.
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Thnx for the get well soon guys. I'll be out of fishing for a few mo's until I'm better. Have fun fishing n catch big ones. :)
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Thnx for the get well soon guys. I'll be out of fishing for a few mo's until I'm better. Have fun fishing n catch big ones. :)
Welcome back Ric. O0
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Any of you guys doing the HBC Whitebear this Friday? Should be interesting.
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Any of you guys doing the HBC Whitebear this Friday? Should be interesting.
I never knew how clear of water White bear had... the post spawn pattern is kicking my ass on that lake. Struggling to find 2 pounders. Lots of one pounders though.
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I never knew how clear of water White bear had... the post spawn pattern is kicking my ass on that lake. Struggling to find 2 pounders. Lots of one pounders though.
I think 2lbs avg would put you in the money. Beside the J4 tournament of 21lbs+ on whitebear back in '07, HBC historically weighs mid teens.
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Is the water high?
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Is the water high?
Yep still high.
I only had 2 days to practice on that lake... wish I had more time but probably just going to grind it out come friday. Q, you a boater?
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I went to one of my Confidence booster lakes on Saturday. Caught some nice fish. The biggest going 20inches. No weights as my scale was at home. Also caught a huge 24inch walleye on a KVD 1.5...
Then went and lost all my confidence on the St Croix on Sunday...I freaking hate the river....caugh t like 5 keeper fish...
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Yep still high.
I only had 2 days to practice on that lake... wish I had more time but probably just going to grind it out come friday. Q, you a boater?
no I'm not, I just tag along with friends and family.
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Then went and lost all my confidence on the St Croix on Sunday...I freaking hate the river....caugh t like 5 keeper fish...
LOL... ;D I feel the same with White bear Lake...
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This Saturdays tournament should be interesting. With the Rain, soon to come, the water is expected to rise again.
Yeah...I may have to change the launch site. If it gets up to the predicted level (681ft) the hudson area launches will close and we will launch from the Bluffs. Hudson was open this past weekend. The launch before the city launch was open but it was super muddy where you would park.
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Just need to find out where Ric caught his 20lbs+ bag and go there.
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Photo, you looking for a partner for whitebear?
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Photo, you looking for a partner for whitebear?
My bro told me he should be able to take that day off to fish whitebear so as of now it's his spot. You looking to get out and fish too?
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Was thinking since Ric is without a boat, if somehow you can talk him into fishing Whitebear n St. Croix, you'd be in good standing. Assuming he's recovered enough from his surgery. I think Ric and Danny is trying to get a boat for J4.
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Was thinking since Ric is without a boat, if somehow you can talk him into fishing Whitebear n St. Croix, you'd be in good standing. Assuming he's recovered enough from his surgery. I think Ric and Danny is trying to get a boat for J4.
I spoke with Danny earlier... he is kinda looking into fishing WBL and J4... I told him I'll let him know if my bro doesn't make it through for WBL and/or J4.
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I spoke with Danny earlier... he is kinda looking into fishing WBL and J4... I told him I'll let him know if my bro doesn't make it through for WBL and/or J4.
Wouldn't that be the ultimate battle. Ric and Danny fishing separate boats. But its very unlikely that'll happen. I think they are sworn to never compete against each other in the same tournament.
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Wouldn't that be the ultimate battle. Ric and Danny fishing separate boats. But its very unlikely that'll happen. I think they are sworn to never compete against each other in the same tournament.
lol yeah I asked him that earlier... they work very well together as a team. Don't see them competing against each other anytime soon. My guess is that they'll most likely go pull the old aluminum boat and fish from it for J4.
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NO!!! Don't change the launch! It'll take me about an hour just to get to where I want to go if you cange the launch site from Hudson to the Bluff! :-\
If Hudson Closes I won't have a choice
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Launching from bluff benefits boats with bigger motors. They loose the least time when travelling. But if water rises to 280, Hudson closes.
Why not travel down pool 3 to the back waters. 3lbs lgmth all day.
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I hope it doesn't close. When will you know?
I will know by this Friday
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Fly, let me know if u need a partner for St Croix. I'll pay half the fees of course. My plans just got canceled for Saturday.
MIDGET PENIS GALORE!
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Yeah, I will need a partner. You in?
yes count me in then. I'll call you thurs or friday for final details. Gotta get the WBL tourney done first. :'(
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:P
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What kind of frogs do you guys prefer to use? (if any) ???
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I use Gander Mountains green with pearl belly, plastic frogs.
I've had some success on them but their movement isn't the best. Sometimes only one leg is kicking and it flips over on its back. LOL.
Looking to give Live Target and Spros a shot.
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Scum frogs. O0
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Scum frogs. O0
:knuppel2:
Saturday was Frog Heaven........ .............. .....
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00633-20110618-1225.jpg)
O0
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:knuppel2:
Saturday was Frog Heaven........ .............. .....
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00633-20110618-1225.jpg)
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Nice. O0
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I've had some success on them but their movement isn't the best. Sometimes only one leg is kicking and it flips over on its back. LOL.
Looking to give Live Target and Spros a shot.
I don't think legs matter. A bass strike because it moves and looks edible. You can throw any frog from any.brand and bass will still take it.
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I don't think legs matter. A bass strike because it moves and looks edible. You can throw any frog from any.brand and bass will still take it.
Agreed. O0 Walmart frogs. FTW! ;D
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Agreed. O0 Walmart frogs. FTW! ;D
Scum frogs on mh spinning gear with 40lbs braid.
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St. Croix Water Level is at 681ft...
You guys think Hudson will be closed this saturday?
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St. Croix Water Level is at 681ft...
You guys think Hudson will be closed this saturday?
I hope not....
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I'll be fishing as a non-boater @ St Croix this weekend. I'm excited. I want to bring a 12 pack to drink while I fish but am afraid jimmy's gonna slap me and DQ me. :-[
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I'll be fishing as a non-boater @ St Croix this weekend. I'm excited. I want to bring a 12 pack to drink while I fish but am afraid jimmy's gonna slap me and DQ me. :-[
There's a tournament on St. Croix this weekend? But isn't J4 just next weekend at the same location? ???
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There's a tournament on St. Croix this weekend? But isn't J4 just next weekend at the same location? ???
Jimmy's TCHB league is fishing a tournament on St Croix this Saturday. Next week's J4 tourney on St. Croix is hosted by a different group.
You gonna participate?
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Jimmy's TCHB league is fishing a tournament on St Croix this Saturday. Next week's J4 tourney on St. Croix is hosted by a different group.
You gonna participate?
Would like to try J4 for the experience but I don't think that will happen as I think the boat owner already has a partner.
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Jimmy's TCHB league is fishing a tournament on St Croix this Saturday. Next week's J4 tourney on St. Croix is hosted by a different group.
You gonna participate?
Damn!!! TCHB this weekend, Annual J4, next weekend, TCBL the following weekend....... .. that's 3 weekends in a row!!!!!
Will be interesting to see which tournament will have the biggest bag.
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Would like to try J4 for the experience but I don't think that will happen as I think the boat owner already has a partner.
The J4 Tourney usually allows 3 peeps per boat. So you haz a chance.
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The J4 Tourney usually allows 3 peeps per boat. So you haz a chance.
Oh. :o Did not know that. Although I doubt I will be his first pick in line for the third seat. ;D
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Oh. :o Did not know that. Although I doubt I will be his first pick in line for the third seat. ;D
Good judgement.
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Oh. :o Did not know that. Although I doubt I will be his first pick in line for the third seat. ;D
You wanna be the 3rd person, you need to tell him in an assertiveness way like "I wanna be the 3rd person on the team " not " can I be the 3rd person in your team "
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Good judgement.
Yeah, if I was him....I wouldn't choose me either. ;D
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You wanna be the 3rd person, you need to tell him in an assertiveness way like "I wanna be the 3rd person on the team " not " can I be the 3rd person in your team "
I'm just a beginner. I have no right to demand anything.
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I'm just a beginner. I have no right to demand anything.
Demand? It's more like stepping up to volunteer. Even if he says no, because you volunteered, it'll be on the back of his mind knowing so. The squeaky wheel get the oil.
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The Croix is a huge fishery...3 events in 3 weeks = nothing
HBC = 18lbs for winning bag
TCHB = 18lbs (Guestimate)
J4th = 20lbs (Guestimate)
TCBL = 18lbs (Guestimate)
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I'm just a beginner. I have no right to demand anything.
doesn't really matter... as long as you guys split the cost of tourney fee + gas then it should be game on.
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Well just got off of the phone with Hudson Parks and Rec....
The Hudson Launch as of this morning is closed. I will call them again Friday to confirm but as of right now it's closed and water is up to the parking lot.
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Well just got off of the phone with Hudson Parks and Rec....
The Hudson Launch as of this morning is closed. I will call them again Friday to confirm but as of right now it's closed and water is up to the parking lot.
*sigh*... gonna be a long ride. Jimmy, I'm want to bring a 12 pack. I'll give u some if u let me drink as a non-boater with fly... ;D
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*sigh*... gonna be a long ride. Jimmy, I'm want to bring a 12 pack. I'll give u some if u let me drink as a non-boater with fly... ;D
I don't care if you drink dude...LOL
I really don't want to launch at the Bluffs. That's a long haul for anyone who is fishing up North...
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My guestimates:
HBC = 18lbs for winning bag
TCHB = 22lbs (Guestimate)
J4th = 22lbs (Guestimate)
TCBL = 20lbs (Guestimate)
I'm putting all in the 20lbs+ because that's the big bag from HBC, even though that bag wasn't weighed.
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Sorry guys...
I don't want to launch from there also...
Long run for everyone...unl ess your fishing down by prescott! LOL
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my boat, top speed = 30mph. To go from the Bluffs to northern part of St.Croix + no wake zones = 1 hour each way.
The beer & drunkeness will shorten that time in half.
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The beer & drunkeness will shorten that time in half.
O0
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Oh just an FYI:
Yesterday after the storm came through we went out to D3/\/\0/\/7R!\/!I_I_3. I so love that lake! Threw a crank for about 4 hours and just killed em! At one point I threw out my KVD 1.5 and got a birds nest...crank was ontop of the water and a bass hit it...fixed Bird's nest and set the hook and bam! 3lber...LOL..I t was a fun night...Bumc and my other buddy was with and they did well to on jigs/senkos. Super Fun lake! It is also a C&R lake. We caught quite a few 3's and lots of 2's and tons of smaller fish. At one point we got a triple which was quite funny. Buddy caught a fish on weightless Senko...1 second later Bumc Catches one on a jig and 2 seconds later I caught one a crank.
Also caught a few pikes...
If you need a boost in confidence...t his is the lake you need to go to...Super fun for 4 hours of fishing....
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^fake info.
If you want boost in confidence, go fish White Bear Lake or St. Croix. That's the truth.
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^fake info.
If you want boost in confidence, go fish White Bear Lake or St. Croix. That's the truth.
LOL
If you've never fished in your life and want to spend all day and maybe catch one fish and have it be the first fish of your life..Go to White Bear or the Croix....
LOL
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Even with all these rain and with almost all lakes being high, whitebear is still 6' low. Wth!!! This'll be interesting for HBC this Friday. I keep picturing in my mind whitebear is draining out of a crack somewhere under the lake due to underground erosion which connects to some huge underground caverns.
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^fake info.
If you want boost in confidence, go fish White Bear Lake or St. Croix. That's the truth.
I think HBC will weigh in 20lbs for winning bag.
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Even with all these rain and with almost all lakes being high, whitebear is still 6' low. Wth!!! This'll be interesting for HBC this Friday. I keep picturing in my mind whitebear is draining out of a crack somewhere under the lake due to underground erosion which connects to some huge underground caverns.
LOL...using my GPS on that lake for ice fishing...I kept drilling holes in 16ft of water only to be in 8 ft of water....LOL
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What do you guys mean water levels are low on WBL? I thought they were high??? I was there last week.... someone told me its higher than usual... ???
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What do you guys mean water levels are low on WBL? I thought they were high??? I was there last week.... someone told me its higher than usual... ???
Its been down 8ft for years now... LOL
So being up 2ft this year is only being down 6ft.LOL
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What do you guys mean water levels are low on WBL? I thought they were high??? I was there last week.... someone told me its higher than usual... ???
uhh, no. It is low. If I remember correctly, back in the days, the water was just 2' below the launch ramp during middle summer. That reef straight out from the launch that is out of the water now, boat used to just run straight across without worrying about bottoming out. All the cattails around the island used to be submerged cattails that you can go right through almost all of it with you trolling motor.
Yeah, its low, real low when compared to back in the days. But compared to last yr, it looks to be only a foot higher.
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Speaking of low water levels. I remember when Lake Michigan use to be 4-5ft higher covering most the boulders and the pier. Majority of people wouldn't even be able to go all the way to the end of the pier. This was some 10-15yrs ago.
Global warming? ??? :o
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Slowly but surely, one lake at a time, a lake dries up.
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Guys we are launching from the Bluffs. Let everyone you know that is coming know.
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High water is good for fishing, they come shallow.
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Yeah I know. But still, I hope its NO WAKE! haha
As long as it doesn't stay at no-wake during the J4. Because rules are, you cannot pass in no-wake areas, so if that's the case, its gonna be a long idle ride up north in a single file line. Just hope to get drawn early. LOL.
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In that case, might as well tie all boats together in a long train.
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Water is projected to be at 682.5ft for this saturday..Unde r the no wake level of 683ft. :P
As long as we don't get rain the following week it should drop down slowly for J4th
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Oh just an FYI:
Yesterday after the storm came through we went out to D3/\/\0/\/7R!\/!I_I_3. I so love that lake! Threw a crank for about 4 hours and just killed em! At one point I threw out my KVD 1.5 and got a birds nest...crank was ontop of the water and a bass hit it...fixed Bird's nest and set the hook and bam! 3lber...LOL..I t was a fun night...Bumc and my other buddy was with and they did well to on jigs/senkos. Super Fun lake! It is also a C&R lake. We caught quite a few 3's and lots of 2's and tons of smaller fish. At one point we got a triple which was quite funny. Buddy caught a fish on weightless Senko...1 second later Bumc Catches one on a jig and 2 seconds later I caught one a crank.
Also caught a few pikes...
If you need a boost in confidence...t his is the lake you need to go to...Super fun for 4 hours of fishing....
does demontreville have shore fishing?
sorry had to bust it out. lmfao
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Every outing on that lake averages 25+ bass in 4-6 hours. Work the docks and it's a guaranteed. Olson holds some huge bass in the 22's.
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Every outing on that lake averages 25+ bass in 4-6 hours. Work the docks and it's a guaranteed. Olson holds some huge bass in the 22's.
We don't even fish docks on either lake. Just structure. Agreed though we caught well over 25 bass in 4 hours!
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Yes, it does.
It does but the shore fishing area sucks...LOL
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Tough day on the river!
We burned a bit of gas on our way to 17.8lbs of fish. Just couldn't cull our smallest 2 fish(16inchers) to get into the money. Rest of our fish were all 2lbers. It will be interesting this Friday. I'm thinking water levels will be similiar to what we had on Saturday. I'm hoping the fish we found will still be in the same locations. Just gotta find a few green bass to upgrade all the brown ones we caught.
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I heard there was quite a turn out.
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I just heard people murmuring about them catching it on kinikinic, but whether they actually did or not we're not sure of. Even if they did, why would they reveal it?
Like the conversation we had at the launch, if I caught my winning bag down at prescott, I would have told people I caught it near the highbridge... i think kinikinic may just be BS at this point....
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Winning bag was BS, especially if they did catch it on the kinnic... The Kinnic is NOT part of the St.Croix. Rules of the boundaries = High Bridge to Prescott.. Since when did the ST.CROIX tournaments include the Kinnickinnic???? The KinnicKinnic is a different river. They should've been disqualified..
I saw where they caught there fish...it wasn't on the kinnickinnic.
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I saw where they caught there fish...it wasn't on the kinnickinnic.
Oh yeah?
Jimmy, are they the same team that won Medicine?
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Ok.. But I was just saying.. The kinnickinnic is NOT part of the st.croix river.. They can fish the opening but not the river itself.
I'm just saying...when people say they caught them here or there that's when others outside of the club start saying cheating or tied up fish...or there's no largies on the st croix...that's how negativity starts...just like a few years back when the Khang Bros slaughtered everyone else with that huge bag of largies...ever yone said they cheated..no way could a tourney be won with largies...now that spot gets hammered day in and day out...
There were 4 boats in the same area as the winning team...we were one of them. 2nd place team was in the same area. We all caught fish. they just got the green ones and we got the brown ones.
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Oh yeah?
Jimmy, are they the same team that won Medicine?
Nope..they got third at medicine. The guy who got first at medicine didnt weigh in.
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Nope..they got third at medicine. The guy who got first at medicine didnt weigh in.
ah...
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There were 4 boats in the same area as the winning team...we were one of them. 2nd place team was in the same area. We all caught fish. they just got the green ones and we got the brown ones.
Did most of u guys in that area limit in the morning? Or did it take the whole day to find all them biggins?
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I know that boat didn't go past the kinnickinnic / no wake.
So u really think they fished the Kinikinic?
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While they were screaming and hollaring after upgrading. We just sat there and was like damn.
Our mistake was leaving to go north. The 2 other boats stayed.
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While they were screaming and hollaring after upgrading. We just sat there and was like damn.
Our mistake was leaving to go north. The 2 other boats stayed.
lol... jimmy is pro on St Croix now!
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No.. They fished the bay to the RIGHT before the No Wake Zone.
ah ok
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you know what sucked...
We get up to hudson and we head over to that little bridge after the hudson launch to go under it to get to the other bay...and it took us like 20 minutes to idle over there.....and then when we got there we were like duck! We can't make it underneath the bridge....LOL Had to go around and waste another 20 minutes...
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Ur boat is too fat to make it through there.. Mine only had like 2ft clearance on each side.
Jimmy's talking about the first bridge... where the two guys kept fishing on top and u didn't want to hit their fishing line from beneath.
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Jimmy's talking about the first bridge... where the two guys kept fishing on top and u didn't want to hit their fishing line from beneath.
Yeah that bridge...
I always thought that the bridge Fly is talking about is off limits cause it would be considered WI inland waters.
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No. Thats not off limites because it's the back waters of the St.Croix. If you look at the map, its still on the St.Croix river. Inland water is the Lake that empties to the back waters. I shore fished there alot when I didn't have my boat and the wardens come there alot ot check anglers
Well regardless... I was too scared to even attempt to get back into there. LOL
Heard it was the hot spot a few weeks back...must have gotten pounded pretty hard for it not to produce this past weekend.
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I'm just saying...when people say they caught them here or there that's when others outside of the club start saying cheating or tied up fish...or there's no largies on the st croix...that's how negativity starts...just like a few years back when the Khang Bros slaughtered everyone else with that huge bag of largies...ever yone said they cheated..no way could a tourney be won with largies...now that spot gets hammered day in and day out...
There were 4 boats in the same area as the winning team...we were one of them. 2nd place team was in the same area. We all caught fish. they just got the green ones and we got the brown ones.
Oh come on jimmy, there ain't no largies on the croix. Finding largies on the croix is like finding a needle in a haystack. LOL!!!!!
I had fun at whitebear though.
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St.Croix is up another 6-12 inches from Saturday.
It's starting to recede...I'm guessing by Friday it will be at about 681.5ft
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Fly, its only 1/2" higher.
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Fly, its only 1/2" higher.
Every inch matters right? guess we'll let the girls determine that...
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http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/stationinfo2.cfm?sid=STLM5&fid=STLM5&dt=S
it's going down slowly but surely...shoul d be down to what it was this past Saturday...if not more..
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Every inch matters right? guess we'll let the girls determine that...
LOL
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Every inch matters right? guess we'll let the girls determine that...
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blablabla, post pix from ur trip!
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Yes, it does.
where's the public shore fishing spots?
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Thanks. I probably won't make it there but in case.
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blablabla, post pix from ur trip!
i gotta find them first......... ... O0
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Just curious.... Have there been any women whom have participated in any of these ongoing tournaments thus far? The pictures I've seen…..there are just guys. Will I be the first woman if someday I were to enter? :o
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Just curious.... Have there been any women whom have participated in any of these ongoing tournaments thus far? The pictures I've seen
..there are just guys. Will I be the first woman if someday I were to enter? :o
If you had your own boat and was the primary fisherman then yes you would be the first....but as a coangler...no
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^not true... we've seen hmong women as co-anglers before... plenty of times. Enosey took his g/f or wife last weekend, so did Danny.... other years i've seen people take their wife/gfs during the J4 tournies.
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^not true... we've seen hmong women as co-anglers before... plenty of times. Enosey took his g/f or wife last weekend, so did Danny.... other years i've seen people take their wife/gfs during the J4 tournies.
that's what I meant..LOL
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i'd like to see an all womens bass tourny... there's few salmon/trout tournys here that's all women only. :D ;D
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Just curious.... Have there been any women whom have participated in any of these ongoing tournaments thus far? The pictures I've seen…..there are just guys. Will I be the first woman if someday I were to enter? :o
^not true... we've seen hmong women as co-anglers before... plenty of times. Enosey took his g/f or wife last weekend, so did Danny.... other years i've seen people take their wife/gfs during the J4 tournies.
This is the only hmong woman to have participated in an(y) hmong bass tournament and won.
http://www.tcbassleague.com/default.html
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Its gonna be a tough bite out there tomorrow lots of short strikes with fish just mouthing and moving your bait. It is going to make for a fun and interesting tourney. Good Luck to all! O0
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Its gonna be a tough bite out there tomorrow lots of short strikes with fish just mouthing and moving your bait. It is going to make for a fun and interesting tourney. Good Luck to all! O0
Yes, goodluck to all! I'd say winning bag is going to be over 20lbs again...
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Yes, goodluck to all! I'd say winning bag is going to be over 20lbs again...
And I'll be seeing you at Moonshine later for a bunch of cold ones!!!!!!!! O0 Bring lots of $$$ we gonna party it up tonight. :)
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Why is the tournament held on a week day instead of the weekend?
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Why is the tournament held on a week day instead of the weekend?
Less boat traffic. It's the busiest weekend of the year on any body of water
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This is the only hmong woman to have participated in an(y) hmong bass tournament and won.
http://www.tcbassleague.com/default.html
That's ric's gf and it's not fair. She partnered up with someone who is top notch at what he does. lol
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Tomorrow should be fun.. see u guys later at MS
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Can't wait to hear the results :D Good luck to everyone fishing O0
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LMAO
you really don't know any fishermen?
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Looks like I'm out... No partner
thought u were gonna get the wife?
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Oh.. thought u said u were gonna get the wife and do it on ur own or something... ok. this heat wave should help get them fish active.
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No, I said that if you weren't gonna fish it with me, I wasn't gonna do it.
Fly,
I'm positive that if you posted on TCHB's forum asking for a coangler to fish with you you would get some responses
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Looks like I'm out... No partner
Don't make me drive up there ;D
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Don't make me drive up there ;D
Leave now Addison and meet us at moonshine...LO L
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Seriously, if I knew ahead of time. I would’ve taken off work just to experience the tournament and learn from Fly. :notworthy:
Maybe next year, since I don’t have a boat. O0
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I wouldn't mind coming up as well, but don't know anyone there. I'm not a good fisherman either. ???
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Anyone willing to teach an old dog new tricks? :iroc::occasion14:
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Photo post up the Gas, Grass or A$s picture please....LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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dude, quit making excuses. We can use my boat... 35mph is plenty fast enough for us to fish the river tomorrow!
Making me think now... Hmmmm... *tempting* :D ;D
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Damn only if Fly would take us amateurs I would be in. :'(
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uh, i've invited u girls out. you just never "have time" >:(
Seriously.. U can go with me anytime that I go
Hello you always fish during work hours of M-F 9-5. I can't go during those times! :'(
Of course I will chip in 50/50 for gas, food, etc that is needed.
does your boat fit 3 people?
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Thats not true. I go after 4:00 during the weekdays.
It'll fit 3 people uncomfortably :2funny:
after 4? didn't know.
darn, the bf would love to fish too. Well when time permits cause I haven't gone fishing for a few weeks.
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:knuppel2: :knuppel2:
I'll even show you my black midget penis head
:o Oh snap! :D ;D
But seriously, I wish I could come up. Next year, if you're still offering. O0
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this weekend = ALOT OF FISHING for me!
by yourself? damn you!
The bf wanted to take me shore fishing on Mon but we might not go anymore. I'll pm you when I want to go.
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:knuppel2: :knuppel2:
I'll even show you my black midget penis head
dude, no one steppin up for this? OMFG, u guys are missing out... it's the next best thing since cheese!
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yeah. I usually fish by myself
doesn't your wife like fishing? i'm assuming no.
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Good luck to all who's fishing tomorrow. Lots of talk that peeps having hard time finding fish. High water that lowered and rose again causing fish to move and stage in various areas with no define pattern. See you guys if I see you guys.
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That's ric's gf and it's not fair. She partnered up with someone who is top notch at what he does. lol
So you're saying she probably wouldn't have won if Ric wasn't her partner. I think she knows what she's doing, I highly doubt Ric would partner with someone who doesn't know what they're doing.
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That's ric's gf and it's not fair. She partnered up with someone who is top notch at what he does. lol
;D ;D :)
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So you're saying she probably wouldn't have won if Ric wasn't her partner. I think she knows what she's doing, I highly doubt Ric would partner with someone who doesn't know what they're doing.
she was schooled by the best fisherman ... :D
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Saw all the dead fish at the weigh-in. I watched people take out live flopping fish from livewells only to see dead ones being released. People were waiting in line to weigh-in with their bags sitting on the hot sand. That kill fish fast. I think next time the organizers should have people wait in their boats and only come up when called. This keeps the fish in their livewell with fresh recirculating water. It was a sad site to see nearly a quarter of all fishes caught die.
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There's a video up on YouTube. If I recall, Phing's team won, followed by Jimmy(TCHB), etc....
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Didn't see you or Jason out there, you guys didn't fish?
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You two should've partnered up. Saw Perry take off flying up north. Most guys fished Hudson and south.
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http://www.youtube.com/hmongbassclub
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It was a tough day out there. I thought I had heatstroke and had to stop fishing and start dunking my head into the water and keep cool. At one point we sat under the 94 bridge cause it was the only spot we could find shade.
Our areas still held the same fish. All 16 - 18inch fish. Nothing over 3lbs. We couldn't find a kicker fish. We were extremely happy to get 2nd. I knew people were having a tough day when I saw people running around all day. We just grinded it out and got lucky.
The weigh in was a joke. Not to be an ass or anything but they picked the hottest spot in the area to weigh in. Hot sand and small bay. Honestly David should have been there 15 - 20 minutes early to have everything setup. He had a huge plastic tub that he could have had filled with cooler water to keep fish cool. Instead everyone brought up their bags and set them on the sand and it killed a ton of fish. Still it was a good tourney with some tough fishing. I hope he finds a different body of water next year cause I still hate the St. Croix. LOL
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how unfortunate that a number of bass died due to weigh-in's...i hope those fish were at least taken home to eat...damn, i'm pissed...WTF?!!!
now wonder why there aren't many bass on the mississippi and black river in our area no more... >:( >:( >:(
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It was a tough day out there. I thought I had heatstroke and had to stop fishing and start dunking my head into the water and keep cool. At one point we sat under the 94 bridge cause it was the only spot we could find shade.
Our areas still held the same fish. All 16 - 18inch fish. Nothing over 3lbs. We couldn't find a kicker fish. We were extremely happy to get 2nd. I knew people were having a tough day when I saw people running around all day. We just grinded it out and got lucky.
The weigh in was a joke. Not to be an ass or anything but they picked the hottest spot in the area to weigh in. Hot sand and small bay. Honestly David should have been there 15 - 20 minutes early to have everything setup. He had a huge plastic tub that he could have had filled with cooler water to keep fish cool. Instead everyone brought up their bags and set them on the sand and it killed a ton of fish. Still it was a good tourney with some tough fishing. I hope he finds a different body of water next year cause I still hate the St. Croix. LOL
great job for taking 2nd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
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How many boats participated? Biggest bass? ???
Great job Jimmy! O0
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How many boats participated? Biggest bass? ???
Great job Jimmy! O0
I think there was 35 boats, big fish was 4lbs+
I hope he finds a different body of water next year cause I still hate the St. Croix. LOL
Wth, you nearly won it and you still hate the croix?
I agree with you though on the weigh-in spot. It's was totally not a good spot. Too hot, fish that was alive a kicking quickly died in 10min waiting to be weighed. I hope next time, he tells everyone to keep their fish in the boats until called out to weigh. I think 99% of the fish would've survived if done that way.
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It was hot..... too hot!!!!! All our fish died waiting to be weighed, that's how bad it was. Y even weigh when all the fish died. Sad, so sad. As q said, I'm keeping my fish in the boat next time. I ain't gonna be standing around waiting 20mins while my fish dies from lack of h2o n boiling water. If that means weighing last, so be it.
BTW jimmy, great job. It's nice to see new winners. I bet one more 3lbs'er would've secured 2g's for ya. The more u fish the croix, the more spots u find, the more u'll like it. Prior yrs, all the spots I fish, no one really knew or atleast never seen peeps in it. But this yr, where ever I went, someone was there or coming there. I no longer have exclusive spots. Oh well... great job jimmy.
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How many boats participated? Biggest bass? ???
Great job Jimmy! O0
Don't forget his awesome partner :'(
<------------------ O0 ;D
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Great job Jimmy and Chris! O0
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Don't forget his awesome partner :'(
<------------------ O0 ;D
Congrats Chris! O0
I'm not worthy... :notworthy: ;D
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hahaha thanks photo and addison.. don't forget about blaster also O0
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hahaha thanks photo and addison.. don't forget about blaster also O0
how did he do? ???
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anyone know any good shore spots? looking to maybe go out for the first time sunday. TY
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how did he do? ???
Perry got 4th place.
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Perry got 4th place.
Awesome job Perry! Congrats! And to everyone else who participated, good job! O0
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anyone know any good shore spots? looking to maybe go out for the first time sunday. TY
TCBL is having their tournament that day. Maybe you might see them go by every now and then.
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What seems to work for you guys during these hot, humid, tough summer fishing days? ???
Thanks in advance. O0
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I work with jigs this time of year or SLOWWWW WAYYYY down on the spinners
Would you recommend a single or double blade? Colorado or willow blades? Any specific colors you like? ???
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We were out on Tonka yesterday. Plastics and cranks for us. Fished deep(15 ft)
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We were out on Tonka yesterday. Plastics and cranks for us. Fished deep(15 ft)
How is the layoff treat'n ya? :)
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How is the layoff treat'n ya? :)
My back hurts from standing all day in the boat I got one hell of a tan! LOL
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That must be every guys dream.....no work and just fish all day....every day. ;D
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My back hurts from standing all day in the boat I got one hell of a tan! LOL
its a good thing your 4 stroke is easier on gas and doesn't burn oil........... ..... O0
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That must be every guys dream.....no work and just fish all day....every day. ;D
You forgot to add the... coming home to a warm meal and a massage from the s/o. Wake up and do it all over again.
:D ;D O0
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My back hurts from standing all day in the boat I got one hell of a tan! LOL
I envy you right now ;D
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This may sound like a noob question but what are those towers by the motor at the back of bass boats? ???
I'm assuming its something with the fish finders? ???
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Power poles
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Power poles
Thanks. That makes sense now ;D O0
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here u go Addison not a PP but functions the same
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00447-20110412-1451.jpg)
The blue lights tells you how good your reception is O0
:P
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Its the power poles, so they can get hmong / lao radio reception.. :2funny:
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here u go Addison not a PP but functions the same
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00447-20110412-1451.jpg)
The blue lights tells you how good your reception is O0
:P
looks good O0
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about dam time i caught a bass lol
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/azn-guy06/Jee%20Pics/SDC12171-1.jpg?t=1311025935)
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L3ng is that you lol
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that thing look long. nice catch. O0
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L3ng is that you lol
:2funny:
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Anyone got results for HBC Tonka? Who placed where?
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Anyone got results for HBC Tonka? Who placed where?
Chino took first. Khang Bros got 2nd. Not sure about the rest
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Chino took first. Khang Bros got 2nd. Not sure about the rest
Yup, Khang Bro's fished out of a canoe O0
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The khang bros must of put there big ass yammy on the canoe...I wonder what they used for a livewell? Fish basket? Hahaha...great job guys!
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The khang bros must of put there big ass yammy on the canoe...I wonder what they used for a livewell? Fish basket? Hahaha...great job guys!
People were saying they blew their big 300hp hammer on the St. Croix last month. They were still over 5miles away and couldn't get back to the weigh-in on time. They had a 20+lbs bag that would've won too. It must be heart breaking to have the winning bag and not win.
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People were saying they blew their big 300hp hammer on the St. Croix last month. They were still over 5miles away and couldn't get back to the weigh-in on time. They had a 20+lbs bag that would've won too. It must be heart breaking to have the winning bag and not win.
yeah but shit happens. a 2stroke motor is a ticking time bomb......... O0
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Hammer SHO is the future O0
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biggest failure of all two stoke motors is the oil injection system. >:(
even with the SHO, there is already problems with them making oil :)
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biggest failure of all two stoke motors is the oil injection system. >:(
even with the SHO, there is already problems with them making oil :)
LOL....
2-stroke = not enough oil
4 stroke = too much oil
LOL, 3 stroke?? J/K
It never ends..
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOjqO_VGJd0
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Neng takes awesome videos but his song selection is off :2funny:
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How do you guys bass fish in the fall? ???
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Smallies- A Super Spook
Largemouf- A Jig
in the Fall of course-October O0
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Best bass fishing times = Fall? ???
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Best bass fishing times = Fall? ???
I think it's the best time to catch your Personal Best...
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I think it's the best time to catch your Personal Best...
Count me in then! I'll be putting in a good effort this fall. O0
Any specific times, days, weather, areas, lures to use? ???
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I like to throw the biggest and heaviest jigs in the fall.
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I like to throw the biggest and heaviest jigs in the fall.
2oz?! :o
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Chino took first. Khang Bros got 2nd. Not sure about the rest
That's a Phers husband. :D
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why can't i be a die hard fishing so that i could compete like you people?
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why can't i be a die hard fishing so that i could compete like you people?
thas a very good questions, why can't you? ::)
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why can't i be a die hard fishing so that i could compete like you people?
i believe in you bro O0
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Is there a bass tourny up in MN labor day weekend? I'll be coming up for a wedding and was wondering if anyone of you bass bros would be willing to take me out.
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2oz?! :o
1oz is the biggest I go.
we have a tourney on aug 27th and sep 10th, not labor day weekend.
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1oz is the biggest I go.
we have a tourney on aug 27th and sep 10th, not labor day weekend.
good tip.
well let me know if any of you guys are available to do some bassin labor day weekend. O0
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Is Medicine Lake water green this time of the year?
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Is Medicine Lake water green this time of the year?
I've never seen it green. It's always been a little dirty but not too dirty. I would assume that the water is high this year just like every other lake. The rainfall we have gotten in the last week or so might have made it dirtier than normal.
That lake should put out some good bags next weekend. I would expect 24lbs to win it with a big fish of 5+lbs. You can catch big ones shallow or deep in that lake.
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That's good to know. It should be a good tournament for HBC. But I'm gonna guess 22lbs to win.
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must be fun fishing an dnot working?
Says the man who kicked ass at Minnetonka O0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOjqO_VGJd0
for once can we have a fish vid with more fishing and less unloading boat/launching
we get it. you got 500 hps on your boat. :2funny: :2funny:
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Just curious, what kind of weight scale do you guys use at your tournaments?
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I have something similiar to this.
http://www.okpocketscale.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=1036
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I have something similiar to this.
http://www.okpocketscale.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=1036
Does your scale go by "0.1 lb increments" or "0.01 lb increments" ? ???
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Mine goes by .01 increments but also has the option to weigh by oz also which is what I use. So it would weigh 20lbs 10oz
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Mine goes by .01 increments but also has the option to weigh by oz also which is what I use. So it would weigh 20lbs 10oz
Looking for a new one cos the one I have now is reading funny. Any recommendation s?
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Iono man...ask Xerxes what he got. he just got his recently I think. Same style as mine I believe
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Man it's been tough out there!
Gervais is gonna come down to who can get 8 keepers.
My first estimate for Medicine was 24lbs but after all the tourney's this week on Medicine my guess is now 21lbs.
Waconia will be won with 16lbs for 5 fish.
Was out on Waconia yesterday and what a diference from last year. Water was high as expected but man was it green! Last year it was super clear.
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Yeap, good luck to all participants for the weekend! Gonna be a grind for everyone. I'll be chasing smallies up norf. O0
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i like fishing gervais. :D
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i like fishing gervais. :D
from shore? :D
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from shore? :D
Of course! :2funny:
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Jimmy you on FISH?
FLY you on fish?
Photo you on fish?
Here's a money fish caught the other day on Medicine
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00810-20110801-1603.jpg)
Good Luck all!! O0
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I am officialy not on fish...LOL
I swear there are no fish in Gervais/keller/spoon/kohlman....
Can't find em man. Caught some tigers and some dinkers and that's it.
I found some fish on Waconia for Sunday but with the winds in the 10 - 20 mph range forecasted for Sunday I won't be able to fish those areas...LOL
Fly...Gervais will be a whoever comes in with 8 fish will have a great chance of winning...12lb s will be in the money
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I am officialy not on fish...LOL
I swear there are no fish in Gervais/keller/spoon/kohlman....
Can't find em man. Caught some tigers and some dinkers and that's it.
I found some fish on Waconia for Sunday but with the winds in the 10 - 20 mph range forecasted for Sunday I won't be able to fish those areas...LOL
Fly...Gervais will be a whoever comes in with 8 fish will have a great chance of winning...12lb s will be in the money
Jimmy if all else fails......... .............. .....bring live shiners! ;D O0
Jimmy you've been doing a great job of hosting, welcoming everyone to your club. Each event there seems to be more and more boats competing. Its a great feeling and I praise you for that. That is the flaw of HBC, you capitalized and I congratulate you on that. You Sir is expanding the sport in the community and you are doing a great job of that, keep it up! I hope to fish one of your events before the season is done. O0
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In Kolman, fish off the first drop from the incoming inlet thats coming from the creek across hwy61. They're roaming back and forth ambushing prey. If you find them, 3lbs avg for your bag.
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In Kolman, fish off the first drop from the incoming inlet thats coming from the creek across hwy61. They're roaming back and forth ambushing prey. If you find them, 3lbs avg for your bag.
Q, stop talkn n just fish it damn! ;D O0
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Don't forget the rock pile on the sharp drop in Gervais when coming from Spoon. Also, always work the pads. With the high water and all inlets/narrows flowing, bass be hanging out on the down current side just off the 1st drop. That would mean, Kolman inlet, Gervais inlet from Kolman and Keller inlet from Spoon. Caught 2 keepers back to back on the Keller inlet from Spoon yesterday, just cast into the tunnel and drag it out, bam!!! And if your spots are taken, swim a 1/4oz jig over the tops of weed flats that has steep drops next to it and BAM!!! Docks... always do docks, Gervais docks are more productive than Keller and Kolman.
There you go, I've already fish it.
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Small chain of lakes with only a handful of spots. Fishing this one blind.
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Jimmy if all else fails......... .............. .....bring live shiners! ;D O0
Jimmy you've been doing a great job of hosting, welcoming everyone to your club. Each event there seems to be more and more boats competing. Its a great feeling and I praise you for that. That is the flaw of HBC, you capitalized and I congratulate you on that. You Sir is expanding the sport in the community and you are doing a great job of that, keep it up! I hope to fish one of your events before the season is done. O0
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O0 for Jimmy. TCHB soon to overtake HBC. ;D O0
What really ruined HBC is Peter Her. His cocky self centered mentality thinks he rules HBC back then has deterred people from HBC. He always down talk on others but look at this year, he ain't doing too good.
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y'all having a tourney on Gervais?
really? no better lake to fish in the metro?
not to mention the launch has enough room for about 10 boats max.
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Tough weekend of fishing for our team and myself...
Gervais (TCHB) was won with 24lbs by David Heu's team
Medicine (HBC) was won by Enosey's team with 26lbs
Waconia (HBC Elites) was won by Dan with 16lbs
We didn't even weigh for Gervais..had one small keeper all day. Totally bombed it.
Weighed 13.65 on Waconia for 5 fish with big fish of 4.40. Made a few mistakes to lose it. Also caught a huge 7 - 8lb sheep head that I thought was a 5+lb bass in 20+ft of water...LOL
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O0 for Jimmy. TCHB soon to overtake HBC. ;D O0
What really ruined HBC is Peter Her. His cocky self centered mentality thinks he rules HBC back then has deterred people from HBC. He always down talk on others but look at this year, he ain't doing too good.
TCHB will never take over HBC...we are 2 different clubs that have different goals. It's good that we have the 2 clubs. One is more serious and more competitive and the other is more for learning and having some fun.
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y'all having a tourney on Gervais?
really? no better lake to fish in the metro?
not to mention the launch has enough room for about 10 boats max.
Lots of lakes to fish in the Metro but why not gervais? Weights were good!
There is over flow parking on the street.
Great Turnout!
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Post up Gervais, Waconia and Medicine results 1st, 2nd, 3rd? The sites aren't updated yet, especially HBC's, Dan don't update till about the day before the next tournament.
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David used to live on the lake or really close to it so he knows the lake inside and out
From what people say, he actually lives on Kolman. Advantage for David, right.
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So this past weekend I had the opportunity to go bass fishing with the bf and his older brother. NOTE: I had never fish for bass before. His older brother took us out to Coon Lake in Ham Lake. The bf's older brother had never fished this lake and went in blindly. We met up with another cousin in law of theirs who fish's this lake so he can show us where the spots are.
We were fishing from 5am til 12noon and I could NOT reel in a damn bass! I did reel in a northern but my line got cut other than that it was a skunk. The older brother caught a few nice ones and the biggest was a 3.7lber. ( He has a pix but can't post it in here) The bf caught a bass too.
Overall I need to know what was I doing wrong? There were bites but for some reason I could not hook them. How are bass's bites different? How do I differentiate their bites? Or know when to snag it?
Help!?!?!?!?!
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Is your bf's older bro fishing TCBL this sunday or something? They got their tournament this sunday.
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Bass pro sells a "how to set the hook for bass 101" for dumbies... O0 It really does help, tyri it..
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Is your bf's older bro fishing TCBL this sunday or something? They got their tournament this sunday.
Not that I know of.
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Bass pro sells a "how to set the hook for bass 101" for dumbies... O0 It really does help, tyri it..
Thanks.
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My first rule is.. when your bait/lure feels different or weird.. SET the HOOK
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My first rule is.. when your bait/lure feels different or weird.. SET the HOOK
That's what the older brother said but the bf and I couldn't do it. LOL
I guess I need to youtube this.
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I'm not trying to single out the ladies, but I see few ladies set the hook. Instead, when the line tightened, they just raise the rod and reel. Now that's not gonna keep your fish on the hook. If the problem is the fish coming off while you're reeling, most likely than not you ain't setting the hook hard enough. Now setting the hook hard doesn't mean pulling your rod back with power, it means how fast or quick you wip that rod back. quick as in so quick that if your lure comes flying back, you should have no time to dodge it. There's always gonna be time that a fish will shake off, but a good hookset greatly cuts the odds of losing fishes.
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Those little tugs and pecks are sunnies. Bass don't do little tugs and pecks. If its a bass, you'll feel a heavy tug and some weight on your rod.
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I'm not trying to single out the ladies, but I see few ladies set the hook. Instead, when the line tightened, they just raise the rod and reel. Now that's not gonna keep your fish on the hook. If the problem is the fish coming off while you're reeling, most likely than not you ain't setting the hook hard enough. Now setting the hook hard doesn't mean pulling your rod back with power, it means how fast or quick you wip that rod back. quick as in so quick that if your lure comes flying back, you should have no time to dodge it. There's always gonna be time that a fish will shake off, but a good hookset greatly cuts the odds of losing fishes.
I don't just pick up the rod and reel it in. I know that I need to set the hook but I've never done it on bass's before. I've caught walleyes, white bass, suckers, sheephead, northern, carp, etc before and never had any issues. Now Bass is a little bit different and I guess with the first time fishing for them i didn't do it right. This past weekend I had both incidents where the fish was coming off while I was reeling AND I couldn't hook it.
I guess I will need more practice since it was my first time fishing for bass. I've caught baby bass's off docks but that's nothing. ;D
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Those little tugs and pecks are sunnies. Bass don't do little tugs and pecks. If its a bass, you'll feel a heavy tug and some weight on your rod.
Thanks. I guess I wasn't setting the hook right cause every fish nibbling is different.
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Thanks. I guess I wasn't setting the hook right cause every fish nibbling is different.
Actually those little nibbles and tugs can be bass also.. you'll figure out which is which with more practice but again it all goes back to "if it feels different" Set the Hook
One thing to do is play with your lure by dragging it, hopping it, swimming it and try to picture what it's doing down there and when it feels off, Set the Hook
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Actually those little nibbles and tugs can be bass also.. you'll figure out which is which with more practice but again it all goes back to "if it feels different" Set the Hook
One thing to do is play with your lure by dragging it, hopping it, swimming it and try to picture what it's doing down there and when it feels off, Set the Hook
Yes need more practice. Thanks.
One funny incident, all three of us couldn't hook one damn bass. The older brother was in the front boat so he threw his lure in and tried setting the hook and it got loose. The bf was in the middle so he threw his exactly to where the action was and it bit but he didnt know how to set the hook so it got loose. They told me to throw it there and I did and it bit but I didn't know how to set the hook and it got loose too. OMFG, it was an epic fail on one damn bass. :2funny:
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My motto is Set the hook first then worry about what you have on the end of the line later. Just remember that fish don't have any hands so anytime you feel anything set the hook and worry about it later.
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My motto is Set the hook first then worry about what you have on the end of the line later. Just remember that fish don't have any hands so anytime you feel anything set the hook and worry about it later.
Thanks.
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The old saying... "When in doubt, set the hook"...
But I find that when in doubt wait a few seconds, cos they're not going any where. O0
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Any big fish in Coon lake for you TCHB bassers who's fishing it? What's your expected weight for this tournament?
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coon's got some hawgs O0
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Where?
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Where?
inside turns its a community hole. ;D
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I haven't fished it yet this year...but last year some beast's were brought in. 27lbs won it last year with a big ole 4lb smallie brought in also.
I hope to get out there this weekend and next weekend.
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Held a bass tournament on Cedar Lake, Manitowoc County, WI - 10 boats
Tough day of fishing for everyone, due to a huge thunderstorm the night before. Seems like every boat caught fish just not keepers. Plenty of pike were caught as well as pan fish. I'm glad the weather held out for us during the tourny, but at the same time I wish it would've just rained to get the fish active. LOL. Thanks to everyone who came out even though fishing was tough.
Congrats to Wa Meng Lee, Kong Lee and Ju Lee for taking first. O0
(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i395/addisonlee7585/IMAG0947.jpg)
2nd - LT, Richard Lee and John Yang
3rd - Steven Vue and Thomas Vue
Click here for more: http://forums.hmongamericansportsmenclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1287&p=2405&sid=12091b902ae57eb99fcb032992b7dea2#p2405 (http://forums.hmongamericansportsmenclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1287&p=2405&sid=12091b902ae57eb99fcb032992b7dea2#p2405)
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HBC Medicine, some nice weights O0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=545UB5XQ0ts
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HBC Medicine, some nice weights O0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=545UB5XQ0ts
That lake has got to be one of the best lakes right now for big bass and numbers. I would put it up against any metro lake for numbers + size. It will be even better come fall. Last year a 6+ fish came outta there in a tourney where the winning bag was 27+ for 6 fish.
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HBC Rush Lake this Saturday. Was a tough lake to fish some years ago by HBC with winning team bringing only 8 fish and around 18lbs followed by 7 fish 2nd place n 6 fish 4rd place. This might be another low turnout for HBC, also doesn't help much that it's an hour away.
Put in your guess for winning weight.
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HBC Rush Lake this Saturday. Was a tough lake to fish some years ago by HBC with winning team bringing only 8 fish and around 18lbs followed by 7 fish 2nd place n 6 fish 4rd place. This might be another low turnout for HBC, also doesn't help much that it's an hour away.
Put in your guess for winning weight.
19lbs is my guess. I've never fished Rush...but heard it does hold some big ones...heard it was like a big marine back in the day where lots of big fish were abundant.
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Rush fishes big....first time fishing it this year and it is a great lake. 20+ to win and someone is going to bring in a 5+lber!
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I'm still rooting for the Khang Bros so hoping they bag this one. Them having motor issue during the St. Croix tournament, cost them major pts for AOY but they're creeping up closer each tournament and if at this rate, they should secure AOY by the end of Forest.
Place Team Ranking Pts
1st Nhia Yang / Bessy Yang 488.0
2nd Bee Khang / Dang Khang 480.5
3rd Enosey Thao / Kevin Lee 475.0
4th Peter Her / Peter Lo 469.0
5th Daniel Thao / Patrick Thao 465.0
6th Chino Lo / Sab Heu 459.0
7th Cy Vang / Sou Vang 374.0
8th Jason Vue / Lee Vue 360.0
8th Chris Her / Ed Sriharatsa 354.5
10th Jimmy Yang / Chris Yang 279.0
11th Cheng Moua / Vick Moua 273.0
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whoa there's a chick in the vid? Nice!
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whoa there's a chick in the vid? Nice!
She's Neng's wife, she fishes with him quite a bit but not in HBC much. Supposedly, Neng said HBC is too advance for him as in too hardcore. In HBC, it's become so competitive that sharing tips and tricks is nill to nothing. It's everyone for themselves. While TCHB is still a newer club that's still open about tips and tricks. Also in HBC, them guys are older, I think they avg 40yrs old and I think TCHB's avg age is about 27yrs. Totally different atmosphere between the two clubs.
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She's Neng's wife, she fishes with him quite a bit but not in HBC much. Supposedly, Neng said HBC is too advance for him as in too hardcore. In HBC, it's become so competitive that sharing tips and tricks is nill to nothing. It's everyone for themselves. While TCHB is still a newer club that's still open about tips and tricks. Also in HBC, them guys are older, I think they avg 40yrs old and I think TCHB's avg age is about 27yrs. Totally different atmosphere between the two clubs.
I figured. I would be intimidated as well.
i would love to join TCHB but i need to get a boat first. oh wait, i need to learn how to set the hook first. :2funny:
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I figured. I would be intimidated as well.
i would love to join TCHB but i need to get a boat first. oh wait, i need to learn how to set the hook first. :2funny:
;D
HBC Rush Lake tomorrow, who's going besides the top 7 regulars? Will be at least 22lbs to make the money is my guess. :)
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HCB Rush Lake tomorrow, who's going besides the top 7 regulars? Will be at least 22lbs to make the money is my guess. :)
I'll be sure to join you guys next year O0
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I'll be sure to join you guys next year O0
Moving to MN?
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HBC results for Rush lake?
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HBC results for Rush lake?
27+lbs for 1st O0
25lbs for 2nd
:)
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:o
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:o
told you so. ;D
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That's a big difference from the last time they fished it yrs ago. Who placed what?
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Its a slop lake so take your wildest guess. O0
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NVM, found it
http://www.hmongbassclub.com/Forum_O83A.html
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NVM, found it
http://www.hmongbassclub.com/Forum_O83A.html
Coming down to just 3 pts :o
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Moving to MN?
I meant for a few events and possibly J4 ;D O0
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Question for you dropshot anglers out there. I started dropshot using 6lb Seagur then moved up to 8lbs and now thinking about 10lbs. Anybody dropshot with 10lbs on a spinning rod? Hows line management with 10lbs? Just want your feedback before I go out and buy $30 worth of line and then end up giving it away.
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Question for you dropshot anglers out there. I started dropshot using 6lb Seagur then moved up to 8lbs and now thinking about 10lbs. Anybody dropshot with 10lbs on a spinning rod? Hows line management with 10lbs? Just want your feedback before I go out and buy $30 worth of line and then end up giving it away.
I've been using 8# Trilene MAXX mono with good results so far. No break offs, sensative, good knot strength. etc. No complants here.
Why are you thinking of going to 10#?
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I've been using 8# Trilene MAXX mono with good results so far. No break offs, sensative, good knot strength. etc. No complants here.
Why are you thinking of going to 10#?
I don't spool my whole line with Seagur b/c that sh@#t is expensive. I use P-line Flourocarbon coated as my main line, then tie it to a swivel (to eliminate line twist) then apx 25" of Seagur as leader.
Reason for the upgrade is b/c I dropshot right into thick patches of weed sometimes and need to haul fish out fast, also 10# would be more abrasion resistant from their tiny toothy mouths.
6 was too small and only worked in clear open water, 8 has been working fine, haven't lost a fish or setup yet but I'm one of those who is never content, always wondering if there's something better out there.
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i'm not into the expensive line stuff so when I drop shot I use only one kind of line. Trilene XL, I use it up to 10 and 12lbs test. Very limp line, doesn't hold memory well and very manageable on spinning gear. I've only lost pike so far. O0 And its fairly cheap 14 bucks for 1000 yds! O0
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P-line Flourocarbon coated and Trilene XL are about the same price. The Seagur is used as a leader and one spool (200yds) will last for years. Who in their right mind would spool the entire 200yd?
Thanks Blah!
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I dropshot with Braid.
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I use a full spool of 12# seagur Invizx on my cranking setup :'(
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I use a full spool of 12# seagur Invizx on my cranking setup :'(
Mystery solved. ;D
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I dropshot with Braid.
I've tried that before but I'm picky and a needy person. The problem I had with braid was in clear water, can't believe how smart and keen their vision is. Early in the season when the water is clear and all you do is mostly site/bed fishing. These guys will swim to your lure, dog your braid and swim the other way, even with the fluoro leader the bass was suspicious. I've tried it with just straight mono and flouro, the results were better. They at least attacked it or try to chase it off. This to me makes me assume that braid is only best in stain or low clarity water. Another thing for me is braid has no stretch and my hooking percentage was low, my thoughts 1. I was ripping it out of its mouth or 2. Braid has no stretch and didn't allow the fish to keep it in its mouth long enough. It was also too limp/loose and had terrible knots between the sinker and hook. I'm sure it works for many other but just wasn't for me.
Thanks guys!
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I use 10lbs Trilene XL on all my salmon casting setups. Everything else just doesn't perform like it out on the big lake off the pier. Bottom fishingI use 10-14lbs Trilene XL with 20-25lbs Seagur Flurocarbon as a leader.
O0
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Anyone ever try jigging spoons for bass in deep water? ???
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=KFlYwLmhUw0
I don't know how to imbed the Video so If someone knows how please do so. thanks!
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No YT at work.
No personal experiences from anyone spooning for bass? ???
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Personally, I think there are better techniques to deep bass fishing then spoon. A few guys in the tournaments use it.
btw, thanks to everyone for their feedback. Yesterday I upgraded my lines on my dropshot rod. Went from 8# to 10#. Not a lot of memory as I thought, works and its much stronger.
GREAT VID!!!!
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Addison....Jig ging spoon works best when the main forage on the lake is shad(others are fine but shad is best). Durring the fall when they start running in wolf packs chasing shad and depending on how accurate your fish finder is, you can limit in 5 drops.
Durring the fall if you want to work on jigging a spoon, head towards the back of the lake, back river, pocket, major creek chanel, or watever your lake offers off the main lake and find a flat(flat on a major creek chanel is best). Have 2 spoons; one to cast and jig,ripe,jerk back to the boat and one to drop straight down when you graph a wolf pack or ball of bait fish.
Casting/jigging you can jerk up and let it free fall straight down(best when you graph them on the bottom....or you can jerk up and hold the rod tip up letting the spoon fall slower and towards you(best when you graph them suspended).
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Drop shot....no matter what brand line is used, it's going to get kinky cuz of the small line required. 6,8,10 you can use for a couple days drop shotting...12,15,17 if ppl are willing to drop shot with besides power shotting...you can use for weeks(depending on the lake).
Here in Cali....to prevent a lot of line twist and from getting it all kinky, just drag it mostly back to the boat and give it a couple twitches here and there. Some ppl dont realize twitching it all the time and twitching it back to the boat on a far cast or on a vertical drop just spins the bait round and round. Then when you're ready to retrieve it back, reel it back to you or the boat as fast as you can to prevent the bait spinning round and round so you can fish longer with no line twist.
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Drop shot....no matter what brand line is used, it's going to get kinky cuz of the small line required. 6,8,10 you can use for a couple days drop shotting...12,15,17 if ppl are willing to drop shot with besides power shotting...you can use for weeks(depending on the lake).
Here in Cali....to prevent a lot of line twist and from getting it all kinky, just drag it mostly back to the boat and give it a couple twitches here and there. Some ppl dont realize twitching it all the time and twitching it back to the boat on a far cast or on a vertical drop just spins the bait round and round. Then when you're ready to retrieve it back, reel it back to you or the boat as fast as you can to prevent the bait spinning round and round so you can fish longer with no line twist.
Or add a swivel, Problem solved!! Never used a spoon but I can see it triggering suspended fish. Thanks Bastard!
Up here during ice fishing we experience line twist dropping spoons and jig heads straight down. Don't know how everyone does it but I use this same setup, swivel on top, lure/bait at the bottom. I had major line twist before the swivel. Added a swivel and never had to change a line since.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/perryvang/dropshot.jpg)
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No personal experiences from anyone spooning for bass? ???
Here is one decent Smallie that I caught the other day. I was throwing a 1/2 oz Hopkins style spoon. Cast it out, let it drop and pop it up reel in slack, pop it up, let i drop and I go to pick up the slack and its fish on! Fun stuff! Caught quite a few fish and also lots of short strikes, good luck and have fun! O0
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z256/mrmoua00/IMG00960-20110829-0859-1-1.jpg)
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Nice!
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Bassid....Swiv el is good for some ppl but it bothers some cuz sometime when you reel it hits the ring tip. Plus drop shot you get hung up a lot and having to retie line to swivel then swivel to drop shot set up is to much of a hassle. Having the swivel is not as sensitive when you're trying to figure what's at the bottom with the drop shot weight. I've tried it...dont like it. But if it works for you and your confident about it....do it.
We dont ice fish around here cuz our lakes dont freeze up so sorry I cant suggest anything.
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I know a lot of people don't like the swivel, not even my brother but saves me $$$ from buying new line after each tournament. I DS in open water, into patches of weeds and have not had any tangle issues in weeds or debris. I never hit/reeled through my tip guide before...guess it depends what length rod one uses. I use 7' 1" M extra fast. I never had issues with bottom contact and sensitivity... . Its nice to share techniques and ideas.
Edit: Sensitivity might have to do more with the rod you're using then the line itself....just my thoughts.
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Basside...yea it's all personal preference. I stop using swivel cuz I honestly keep hitting the tip. 6'6 - 7 is all good for drop shot. A lot of guys here get really technical about drop shot cuz we mostly have clear rock wall lakes; to using 2-4 test line to 1/32 oz drop shot weights, to drop shotting swim baits and mini crappie jigs for keeper bass...but best of all is any plactic worm(Robo worms).
You should try power shotting your patches of weeds on a flipping stick. There is a power shot drop shot weight out but I forgot what its called or brand. Put on a bobber stopper and then a punch skirt on your main line before you tie your drop shot set up. Use your regular 3/0-4/0 off set or barb hook and tie your regular drop shot set up. 1/2 or 1oz punch weight is fine. Slip the punch skirt down with your bobber stopper to where the hook is and you can put on any creature/worm bait. Pitch it into your patches of weeds and fish it like a drop shot.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=KFlYwLmhUw0
I don't know how to imbed the Video so If someone knows how please do so. thanks!
Nice O0
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Basside...yea it's all personal preference. I stop using swivel cuz I honestly keep hitting the tip. 6'6 - 7 is all good for drop shot. A lot of guys here get really technical about drop shot cuz we mostly have clear rock wall lakes; to using 2-4 test line to 1/32 oz drop shot weights, to drop shotting swim baits and mini crappie jigs for keeper bass...but best of all is any plactic worm(Robo worms).
You should try power shotting your patches of weeds on a flipping stick. There is a power shot drop shot weight out but I forgot what its called or brand. Put on a bobber stopper and then a punch skirt on your main line before you tie your drop shot set up. Use your regular 3/0-4/0 off set or barb hook and tie your regular drop shot set up. 1/2 or 1oz punch weight is fine. Slip the punch skirt down with your bobber stopper to where the hook is and you can put on any creature/worm bait. Pitch it into your patches of weeds and fish it like a drop shot.
It is preference and whatever one is confident with. You Cali boys have mostly crystal clear water with rock/gravel bottom so 2-4# is a must--lived there, fished it before and I understand how it is. Here in the mid-west, our water is mostly stain with thick weeds so we can use can use heavier lines. I have many flipping sticks but they all have 40-65# braids, never found a situation where I needed to rig a powershot on them.
Good tips man! Thanks.
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Good info here guys. Thanks. O0
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No prob Basside... O0
The only thing with power shotting is it has to be rigged right..but you should give it a try. Post some pictures up.
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No prob Basside... O0
The only thing with power shotting is it has to be rigged right..but you should give it a try. Post some pictures up.
Maybe you should make a diagram or come show us mid-west guys how its done.
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LOL Basside id love to fish the midwest but like you and a lot of us...i have bills to pay. Its easier done than said...like a regular drop shot set up with big bigger weight, hook, bait, and an additional punch skirt with a bobber stopper to hold the skirt down.
Its just a rig that might help...doesnt mean its going to work for you. Its a pretty good set up to have for us on the Ca Delta when the bass dont want to bite and shaking it in one spot in clumps of grass, tullies, etc. or puching it through thick stuff.
Maybe one day Ill get a chance to experience midwest bass fishing. Have couple cuzns there who invite me every year but Ca circuits for 2012 are already posted and schedule is booked...but if one day i do i'll surely contact you.
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I don't know how to fish. I don't even know how to tie those special knots on hooks.
All I did before was buy some live bait, night crawlers, and throw them in the water and just wait for a bite. Then some fisherman dude told me that you have to know what kind of fish there are...... scavengers or hunters. Then a light bulb went on..... bass are predatory fish, therefor they hunt for moving things while catfish are scavengers.
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The seasons winding down for you tournaments guys, I bet you guys already looking forward to next season.
HBC coming down to their last tournament before their classic and it has come down to a 2.5pts difference between Nhia and Ric for AOY. Ric having won every tournament held on Forest. But knowing Nhia, he's gonna place pretty average in the group too. Being most likely some of the HBC will fish TCHB at Minnetonka because they don't fair so well at Forest. Will there be enough teams to gap Ric and Nhia if Ric wins or will Nhia hang on to the number one spot? Will be an interesting finish. Note that if it wasn't for Ric's motor issue during HBC's St. Croix tournament, he was unable to weigh his 21lbs bag for the win which would have place him 14pts ahead of Nhia, but shit happens and Ric's been placing no less then 2nd since St. Croix. That's a team deserving of AOY. O0
TCHB coming down to the last tournament and it's at Minnetonka. Vong, Mike and Jimmy all fighting for AOY. Only 5pts separate the Leader Vong from Jimmy and Mike. Minnetonka has always been a very diverse system that anyone can take this for the win. Likely half the HBC guys will make an appearance here too, it'll be a lot of boats so this'll be one big fun tourament. Note that Vong won Minnetonka earlier this year when TCHB had their tournament there. Jimmy placing 4th and Mike placing 10th. Vong's may have the upper hand here but as we all know, weather, time of year and the diversity of Minnetonka may change things around.
Good luck and have fun. O0
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I dunno about you guys but shiet...I had 2 crappy days of practice on tonka...That week of cold weather either turned them off or they relocated cause I couldn't find any big fish....
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Also don't forget about the Elite HBC on The croix for Sunday...
Not sure if I am gonna fish it as I'm in 4th but way out of it as far as points go and I haven't had any time to prefish the Croix.
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I don't know how to fish. I don't even know how to tie those special knots on hooks.
All I did before was buy some live bait, night crawlers, and throw them in the water and just wait for a bite. Then some fisherman dude told me that you have to know what kind of fish there are...... scavengers or hunters. Then a light bulb went on..... bass are predatory fish, therefor they hunt for moving things while catfish are scavengers.
Really? I did not know they are predators. Always thought they were algae eaters.
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With HBC Elite, Peter is currently leading with Dan and Enosey trailing by 6pts. In my opinion, there's just isn't enough boats for Dan or Enosey to gain the grounds to win AOY. Being those guys are the veterans of HBC and with the lack of boats, their placements isn't enough to cause any offset. But Dan being the most consistent on the St. Croix, he's got my vote of the St. Croix win because Peter and Enosey has been inconsistent on the St. Croix. HBC Elite will most likely end the year with Peter winning AOY and with a small possibility of Dan winning AOY.
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I dunno about you guys but shiet...I had 2 crappy days of practice on tonka...That week of cold weather either turned them off or they relocated cause I couldn't find any big fish....
How would you guys suggest fishing after this huge cold front for smallies?
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yep, Its coming down to the wire for AOY but no matter who wins it was a great and successful season.
Addison - SMB are totally different from LMB, but I would suggest slowing down and downgrading.
P.s. I suck at bass fishing after a cold front :'( ;D
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Don't know about you guys but after this cold front the crappies normally found at 6-8 fow is now 11-13 fow. For some reason, the walleyes are moving shallower (Probably same reason as SMB). Walleyes normally found at 15-30 fow is now in 8-10 fow. From my experience with this cold front, LMB are scattered throughout the day b/c the cooler water allowed them to move all around. Caught them deep and shallow so hard to say where they're at exactly. SMB are different, they like cooler water so with this cold front, they are moving in shallow. Just my experience.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
My buddy Rick and I fished a Kettle Moraine Bass Anglers (KMBA) evening bass tournament on Big Elkhart Lake from 5:30pm until 8pm, biggest two bass takes all. We started off drop-shotting a hump in 20fow and was marking fishing but all we kept getting were shorts. So we decided to go to the other side of the lake and ended up getting even more shorts drop shotting and a bunch of monster rock bass. No keepers for us. Winning bag was one smallie that weighed in at 2lbs. The rock bass will be good eating for me this weekend. Ended up with four big rock bass.
Rick with a monster rock bass.
(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i395/addisonlee7585/IMAG1072.jpg)
This lake usually produces a good amount of fish but the cold front shut them off completely. A few boats fished it the day before and was catching 16-19inch smalles consistently. I guess that's fishing for ya. lol
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Good ups bro.. fishing with these meeka guys and having access to their knowledge you'll be a pro in no time.. It'll be us asking you for advice O0 O0
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Good ups bro.. fishing with these meeka guys and having access to their knowledge you'll be a pro in no time.. It'll be us asking you for advice O0 O0
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Majority of the meeka peeps that I've fished with swear by fineese fishing, while I'm out there trying out deep divers. lol.
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Majority of the meeka peeps that I've fished with swear by fineese fishing, while I'm out there trying out deep divers. lol.
You will soon figure out why. Every year I'm touching my crank rod less and less. This year I've made 3 cast. Year before was 8...... I only use crank to cover water and figure the fish out, after that its 70% finesse fishing, 20% jigs and 10% reaction lures.
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I've notice crank work will in the spring or maybe i just don't throw it as much in the summer :2funny:
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You will soon figure out why. Every year I'm touching my crank rod less and less. This year I've made 3 cast. Year before was 8...... I only use crank to cover water and figure the fish out, after that its 70% finesse fishing, 20% jigs and 10% reaction lures.
WERD.
Can't wait to get on them fall bass with cranks tho. :D
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If you are not cranking or throwing any type of reaction bait...you are truely missing out. I can honestly say a must have on the deck of my boat are 2 cranking rods and 1 spinnerbait rod for early spring, spring, summer, and fall cuz bass are moving up and down the water column all and everyday durring these seasons....win ter is a no brainer.
Every and anyone can finess fish a limit and hope to get lucky that a big/kicker fish will bite. But as all you tournament anglers know, a limit will not win you the tournament(most times). Ppl who go out finess fishing for a limit in hopes to get lucky that a big/kicker fish will bite will mostly never learn and improve. I see it all the time finess fishers have the same spinning rod with the same worm in the same spot they caught'em 10 years ago.
But just from my view and experience...n ot dogging anyone...yours might be different.
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If you are not cranking or throwing any type of reaction bait...you are truely missing out. I can honestly say a must have on the deck of my boat are 2 cranking rods and 1 spinnerbait rod for early spring, spring, summer, and fall cuz bass are moving up and down the water column all and everyday durring these seasons....win ter is a no brainer.
Every and anyone can finess fish a limit and hope to get lucky that a big/kicker fish will bite. But as all you tournament anglers know, a limit will not win you the tournament(most times). Ppl who go out finess fishing for a limit in hopes to get lucky that a big/kicker fish will bite will mostly never learn and improve. I see it all the time finess fishers have the same spinning rod with the same worm in the same spot they caught'em 10 years ago.
But just from my view and experience...n ot dogging anyone...yours might be different.
Depends. We don't have rock bottoms, sand and pebbles at the bottom our 30,000+ combined MN/WI lakes except up north. Most of our lakes here have thick vegetation. Most of us use reaction baits to locate fish, then finesse it. Some just fish reaction bait covering as much water as possible and I see this at tournaments all the time. These guys don't win many tournaments, if not any b/c the fish are in the thick weeds. The cranks has its days and its place but finesse fishing overall seems to be the ticket in the Northern States here b/c it penetrates to where the fishes are. The rivers are a different story.
Here's my setup: 1 Spinnerbait, 1 hollow body swimbait, 2 jigs, 1 texas rig, 1 dropshot, 1 senko and 1 crank. All on the deck.
Edit: Its funny how its totally opposite here. Reaction baits (cranks, skinny dippers..etc) will catch your limit here but finesse fishing is what actually wins most tournaments. It all depends b/c anyone can throw cranks and reaction baits around too.
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Power fishing n finesse fishing both have their place n time. I wouldn't weigh one over another bcz there's too many factors that play into what makes it or breaks it.
To be successful, u gotta be versatile. I can tell u all now, theres no fancy or popular brand at the end of my lines for me to be successful.
Have fun fishing yall.
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Good Job this year Riq. A bad motor day cost you guys AOY. I hope you guys get your boat fixed soon.
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If Dan doesn't run HBC any more, does that mean no MN J4 bass tourny? ??? :'(
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If Dan doesn't run HBC any more, does that mean no MN J4 bass tourny? ??? :'(
Dan doesn't do J4th. Dave Does and he really isn't offiliated with HBC. He just fishes a few HBC tourney's
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Dan doesn't do J4th. Dave Does and he really isn't offiliated with HBC. He just fishes a few HBC tourney's
So which club hosts the MN J4 bass tourny then? I always thought it was HBC. ???
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So which club hosts the MN J4 bass tourny then? I always thought it was HBC. ???
No Club actually host's the J4 tourney. Dave usually runs it with Support from malina's..but since he now owns Moonshine...mo onshine supports it.
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No Club actually host's the J4 tourney. Dave usually runs it with Support from malina's..but since he now owns Moonshine...mo onshine supports it.
Interesting, didn't know that.
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Wow, unbelievable.. ..... All them HBC guys flaked out at Forest tournament. Only "4" boats showed up. I think this is a conspiracy so Nhia can win AOY because Ric was on track to take AOY. LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Jimmy, I guess it looks like TCHB will take over HBC. ;D
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I feel bad for the Khang bros.. they would of taken it if a couple more guys would of fish forest lake.
Wow, unbelievable.. ..... All them HBC guys flaked out at Forest tournament. Only "4" boats showed up. I think this is a conspiracy so Nhia can win AOY because Ric was on track to take AOY. LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Jimmy, I guess it looks like TCHB will take over HBC. ;D
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Wow, unbelievable.. ..... All them HBC guys flaked out at Forest tournament. Only "4" boats showed up. I think this is a conspiracy so Nhia can win AOY because Ric was on track to take AOY. LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Jimmy, I guess it looks like TCHB will take over HBC. ;D
It's too bad only 4 boats showed up to Forest for HBC. I knew that in order for the Khang bros to take it they needed a few boats to beat Nhia and they needed to win it(which they did). I did schedule our event on the same day thinking that all of the HBC guys would fish their last event but I guess some chose not to.
TCHB will never take over HBC. Each club has it's pros and cons. I do think that next year will be different for each club. It's only our 2nd year so I still consider our club a rookie club with some mistakes to be made and lessons to be learned. I hope to make next year even more fun and more enjoyable for all the participants that come out.
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I feel bad for the Khang bros.. they would of taken it if a couple more guys would of fish forest lake.
Yeah, I feel bad for them too. They are the deserving team to win AOY. They place higher over all than any team.
Don't get me wrong, Nhia is a good bass angler, just not as good as Ric as the standings show.
Ric's:
1st Menomin
1st E/W Rush
1st Forest
2nd White Bear
2nd Medicine
2nd Minnetonka
DNW St. Croix - did not weigh (20lbs+ bag, would have won 1st but boat died on the way back to weigh-in)
Nhia's:
1st St. Croix - won by default :-X (technically 2nd place if Ric made it back to weigh-in)
1st White Bear
3rd Menomin
3rd Forest - only four boats, can't really place further down anyways ::)
5th Minnetonka
6th E/W Rush
7th Medicine
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I'll make no excuse, not even my motor probs. Just live with it n try again n except what comes ur way, whether good or bad. Nhia won this fair n square regardless of what events unfolded during that time frame, its all part of the game. Even Nhia has his bad moments, like thinking the HBC limit was 5 fish instead of 8 fish or miscounting fish n bring only 7 fish to weigh instead of the full 8 fish. He excepts that n moves on, just as what I'm doing. Just continue to do ur best n improve. O0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk6duBG2fM4
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Nice, a new boat too........ Bass Cat with a 200SHO O0 . 70mph+?
More and newer boats every year.
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Nice vid photo
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Any of you guys doing the HBC/TCHB group tournament?
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The pickup tourney is this Saturday 9/24. 7:30am to 3:30pm.
2-3 man team
Entry Fee $70
Big Bass $10 (optional)
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Good luck guys!
Can't make it due to prior engagements but have fun out there!
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Where? I want to do it but no partners. Jason, can I hope on nd split the cost with u and ur bro
Teng, it's on Tonka. I wouldn't mind but I already have a partner or two. If you want to use your boat and need a partner, I know some guys who might be interested... let me know.
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Do you know where they're launching from?
Maxwell bay. U gonna do it?
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It's suppose to be a nice weekend too.
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I don't know. I want to but I don't want to fish with people I don't know.
U can always invite Lin... O0
Or better yet, invite Jenesis! O0
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No for both... I'm not gonna do it... No fishing partner
I've been fishing with people I haven't done tourneys with before. Learning something new each time. (different patterns, and basic things I never want to try).
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No for both... I'm not gonna do it... No fishing partner
BumC would probably do it if you ask him
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No for both... I'm not gonna do it... No fishing partner
Ouch! That stung a little but it's okay I'm busy this weekend anyways. :P Plus, I don't think I can compete with the big boys just yet. ;)
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Oh I'm sure, with or without plans the answer would've been the same 8)
True but....you also stated that you didn't want to fish with someone you didn't really know. :P
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If I do it I will ask him
I would but its my DOB this week/weekend and I'll be getting krunk friday night
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Or better yet, invite Jenesis! O0
No for both...
Ouch! That stung a little but it's okay I'm busy this weekend anyways. :P
:2funny:
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Cold all week, this'll be interesting how the weights turn out at Minnetonka.
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So what happen guys?
Results of the HBC/TCHB get together tournament?
Results of HBC Classic this past weekend?
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HBC Classic - Weight not official
1. Khang bro 38#
2. Key $ partner 34#
3. Dan & Patrick 32#
Jimmy and I bombed the second day and came in with a total weight of 27#. Biggest bag for both day was 25# brought in by Chris and Ed ( they only had 7# the first day and lost to Dan by .15 ounce)
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Nice bags. Congrats to the Khang bros. O0
I'm assuming 8 fish limit/day?
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yes, 8 fish limit per day. It was consistency that won it for them.
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Damn, Khang bros pulled it off. What are they doing that makes them win so much?
How'd the AOY Nhia fair?
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He won the tchb/hbc tourney but didn't do so well at the classic
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He won the tchb/hbc tourney but didn't do so well at the classic
Someone else told me Opi/Vong won the HBC/TCHB joint tournament. ???
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Hmm.. maybe Opi did.. ;D
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Chino supposedly trying to set up a pick-up tournament on either the St. Croix or Minnetonka if enough people are interested. any of you guys planning on joining in on it.
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no can do for me...
Got plans for this weekend already
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Looks like majority vote is for Minnetonka. I personally think the St. Croix would be better. Lakes are harder to catch lg vs rivers where the sm are on fire right now.
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Good luck! I'm done for the year. This time of the year is spending time with my wife and kids. Taking the kids out to the apple orchard and pumpkin hunting. Good luck fishing all.
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Those who like St. Croix, surely they'll have a pick up for it too.
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Is everyone done fishing for the year? ???
Or am I the only one still chasing bass? ;D
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Is everyone done fishing for the year? ???
Or am I the only one still chasing bass? ;D
i'm still chasing. Lakes are on fire, the largemouth are up shallow, the rivers the smallies are on eddys and the shallow rocks. O0 Looking to catch that 6lber. O0
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i'm still chasing. Lakes are on fire, the largemouth are up shallow, the rivers the smallies are on eddys and the shallow rocks. O0 Looking to catch that 6lber. O0
There's just too much to do with so little time: bow hunting, duck hunting, geese hunting, squirrel hunting, pheasant hunting, dove hunting, musky fishing, bass fishing, whitebass fishing, river salmon/trout fishing, etc.
Decision, decisions. :D ;D
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Good luck to those fishing the St. Croix this Sat. It's gonna be cold and slow bite. Aim for the A.S. King Power Plant warm water discharge and bait concentration. Last year Enosey brought in two 5lbs largies and a few 3lb's for a 19lbs bag with 5fish fishing the warm water discharge while Ric targeted bait concentration in coves and bays and brought in a 5lbs and 4lbs smallie and a mix of 2lbs and 3lbs for a 16lbs bag of 5 fish.
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The fish are still biting!!!!! I've switched from lakes to rivers. The smallies are sluggish right now, water temps are in the mid 40's.
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The reason why some meeka are so good at bass fishing. Look how young they start 'em at. Watch how good this kid casts bc and setting the hook. For his age, impressive. Fudge, he even knows how to give some line to reduce stress on the rod.
Most Hmong kids his age plays WOW, WII, COD, etc.... :'(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6mk1ty9NlY
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this kid set the hook better then a couple guys who fishes tourney with us. :2funny:
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this kid set the hook better then a couple guys who fishes tourney with us. :2funny:
Exactly!!
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this kid set the hook better then a couple guys who fishes tourney with us. :2funny:
Bumzc is referring to me... yes I admit it. :-[
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LOL
I was referring to some of the buddies that fishes in the boat with us as the third man.
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If anyone is interested.
http://www.pebhmong.com/forum/index.php/topic,265851.new.html#new
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Rick... still waiting for that article.. u said you'd scan it or post it somewhere. I'm willing to come see it in person. Let me know...
found my old album where i cut the article out n saved it. dont mind the musky, thats old news
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/IMAG0179.jpg)
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:)
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If anyone is interested.
http://www.pebhmong.com/forum/index.php/topic,265851.new.html#new
Nice collection O0
Are these replica's or actual fish? ??? Either way they look great! O0
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skins mounts
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holly fish its on its 233 page for the thread...well over 63000 viewers....dan g...fish...
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I'm itching for some bass fishing already :D
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way back in the days
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/legendary.jpg)
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way back in the days
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/legendary.jpg)
great photo. needs to go in a magazine. O0
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grabbed this off addison's fb pg.
pretty cool, id mount it if id caught it
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/NDAwODk1XzI5MzkwNjgzNTIwNDVfMTEyMTIzNzY3NF8zMDAxNzcwXzQ4NTAyMDk0N19uLmpwZw.jpg)
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I heard that's a one in a billion and that kid let it go. I would probably make a replica
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a lot of peeps say, y would anyone kill such a beautiful fish just to have it stuffed on the wall n states that this is reason y all rare beautiful creatures die. well, my opinion on this is that, this is not s separate species, a new species or a rare n endangered species. its a mutant, a freak of nature,a reject. this natures way of making a defective standout in the crowd to be easier prey so it does not succeed in reproducing more defect/mutants, freak). peeps think too much about their feelings n not enough about whats right whe it comes to things like this.
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this is not a bass but is my 1 in a billion. the only midnite black bowfin.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/BowfinBlacksig.jpg)
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I've yet to catch a one in a billion fish... :'(
Unless you count my piranah I caught in the local ricer when I was 8yrs old. :D ;D
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Season is just around the corner, are you gonna be competitive this year against the top dawgs?
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grabbed this off addison's fb pg.
pretty cool, id mount it if id caught it
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/NDAwODk1XzI5MzkwNjgzNTIwNDVfMTEyMTIzNzY3NF8zMDAxNzcwXzQ4NTAyMDk0N19uLmpwZw.jpg)
looks like a gold fish and a bass mated
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prespawn coming up!
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ok, who's ready? It was such a nice day the past weekend, took my son out fishing, installed my poor man shallow anchor "Dig-n-anchor", replaced a dead battery, (Very important to keep your receipts) tenderized my batteries, retied my lures, greased and cleaned my reels and rods. Was thinking about hauling the boat out to redwing but the wife convinced me it was a bad idea.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/perryvang/pearson.jpg)
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seasons around the corner, no boat, no fish :'(
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Feel sorry for you seasonal guys. CA bass fishing is year round. O0
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Feel sorry for you seasonal guys. CA bass fishing is year round. O0
:'(
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Feel sorry for you seasonal guys. CA bass fishing is year round. O0
I actually like having four seasons. You actually appreciate all your activities.
SUMMER= bass fishing, open water fishing, camping, family activity.
FALL= Hunting, Camping & Fishing
WINTER= Ice Fishing, snow boarding and skiing
SPRING= Ice Fishing and open water fishing
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If you're open to all activities, you're in a perfect area O0
But for those who are die hard all out only Bass, :'( seasonal.
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I personally like all four seasons. I get to put my truck to good use on those back roads with over a foot of snow.
;D O0
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Big changes in HBC this year, rumors of higher entry fee's, reduction in choice of waters..... also swirling around is that the Khang Bros will not fish together... something about complaints that it is unfair to other teams.
It's all here say....
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Big changes in HBC this year, rumors of higher entry fee's, reduction in choice of waters..... also swirling around is that the Khang Bros will not fish together... something about complaints that it is unfair to other teams.
It's all here say....
Unfair? That's ridiculous whomever is complaining!!!!!! The reason why people level up is because one is persistent to win thus, makes him/her become greater and without such, there is no motivation.
I also hear TCHB and HBC are working their schedules so it does not conflict with one another. I have no problems unless its scheduled into some weekdays.
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TCHB abd HBC are forming a Carp Club. We decided there are too many people who complain and spread rumors and say people cheat and want this and that. So we are forming the Asian Karp 47 club. LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HA
I'm kidding guys. LOL
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TCHB abd HBC are forming a Carp Club. We decided there are too many people who complain and spread rumors and say people cheat and want this and that. So we are forming the Asian Karp 47 club. LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HA
I'm kidding guys. LOL
LOL.....I like to hear it from the source. Thank you!
Carp tournament? We should start. Launch is in Winona. Anything is allowed, bow, snagging, spearing, etc... except netting because these dumb carps are not worthy of being hooked on my bass rods.
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First legal bass of the year! :D O0
14" Lake Winnebago
(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i395/addisonlee7585/IMAG2561.jpg)
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Unfair? That's ridiculous whomever is complaining!!!!!! The reason why people level up is because one is persistent to win thus, makes him/her become greater and without such, there is no motivation.
I totally agree with you here. I could only guess people complain because it's not them who's standing on the highest of the 3 steps... The things they have to go through throughout their bass fishing history. They endured it pretty well. It's really a shame there's some sad people out there.
They took 2010 season off because of this kind of crap. They came back and kicked ass only to have people complain again. You just can't win even if you've won.
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That's bad ass Addison, wish we had more open season waters sections inland. O0
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I totally agree with you here. I could only guess people complain because it's not them who's standing on the highest of the 3 steps... The things they have to go through throughout their bass fishing history. They endured it pretty well. It's really a shame there's some sad people out there.
They took 2010 season off because of this kind of crap. They came back and kicked ass only to have people complain again. You just can't win even if you've won.
Them kind of people, if there was a real life Game Genie, they would use one. Booo!!
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its a never ending battle. I don't know whos the whiners bcuz I don't really care. it just shows their lack of skill n knowledge. I'll just keep doing what I do best bcuz the better I do, the more be-littled they feelabout themselves.
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FB members pm me for joining the FB Hmong Bass Anglers Group if you are not on there yet O0
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FB members pm me for joining the FB Hmong Bass Anglers Group if you are not on there yet O0
Got your msg. I've meaning to join for a long time but all these forums are addicting..... I'm afraid I would not get anything done at work.
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Who's tournament fishing this year?
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Minnetonka Classic Qualifier
Mississippi River, Pool 3/4/5
Saturday, April 21st 2012
7:00am until 3:00pm
8 fish limit
Entry Fee:
2 person team = $60
3 person team = $80
Big Bass $20
Ease off: Public Launch - Wabasha, MN
Payout-
Multiples of $300 until entry fees are depleted and then next team receives remaining balance.
Come on out to play!!!!!!
See you all out there! 8)
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I never fished pool 3, 4 and 5. Looking for a partner who has fished this area. Split cost for gas. pm me
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Assuming both person on the same team are boaters but fishing off of one boaters boat, does the boater decide where to go because the other boater is now a non-boater or do you both decide to work both boaters bests areas? If the non-boater in this case has areas that is beyond the comfort zone of the boaters ideals, such as going to backwaters and risking hull scratches but has higher potentials for bigger fish, would you as the boater go..... a case of war scar and winning vs cosmetics and not winning?
Point is, if you are conservative, would you pair up with someone who's more daring?
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Assuming both person on the same team are boaters but fishing off of one boaters boat, does the boater decide where to go because the other boater is now a non-boater or do you both decide to work both boaters bests areas? If the non-boater in this case has areas that is beyond the comfort zone of the boaters ideals, such as going to backwaters and risking hull scratches but has higher potentials for bigger fish, would you as the boater go..... a case of war scar and winning vs cosmetics and not winning?
Point is, if you are conservative, would you pair up with someone who's more daring?
Not exactly sure who you're addressing that to but my partners makes just as much decision as I do. I'm a risk taker and would go to the extreme to catch trophies but very careful. I don't zip through shallows and unknown areas. I usually troll or iddle through an area first and when I come back, If I want to WOT I know at least where the danger zone is. When I had the old tin can, I broke through trees, branches and shallows to find the fish. I'm sure I'm not special and many have gone further then I can possibly think.
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awww comeon its only money! O0 if we really cared about the hull on our boats we'd probably just park them at home. O0
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great job blabla for beating me this past sat. O0
for me, I felt kinda lost fishing without any practice. took until 9am to find a decent pattern.
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great job blabla for beating me this past sat. O0
for me, I felt kinda lost fishing without any practice. took until 9am to find a decent pattern.
Thanks Rick!!!! I surprised myself! hahaha! Guess I didn't do that bad than for 5hours of fishing and 3 hours of frustration with the barge. It was a great day of fishing, broke off too many fish could've had over 25lbs. It was a slow bite we had to finesse them. The sun really warmed up the area we were fishing. Got two 3.5lbers back to back and lost a few more. Didn't get to hit one of our spots due to the barge again and only had 2 hours to fish our one area. Burned a full 40 gallons fished p4 and p5. GOOD STUFF GREAT TURN OUT GREAT FISHING! O0
and to add, we limit by 2:20, Culled by 2:55. O0
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Must've been one hell of a good day, lots of people weighing good bags. O0
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Ric, who are you fishing with this year since you don't have a operative boat?
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Biggest Tournament On Lake Minnetonka. 1st place is $10k. Who's fishing? O0
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First bass of the year...taken back in March. Been catching a few on crankbaits this year. The other day, I saw a 9 pounder female with a 5 pounder male bedding during low tide here in the CA Delta. Threw everything at them...no commitment. Might have to get me a Matt lure U2 gill and throw it right onto their nest.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6226/7016375001_b9307dfbd0.jpg)
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What is the deepest depth you guys have caught bass in with senkos?
I've caught bass on weightless senkos in 19-20fow in a super clear lake. Really leaning towards doing this method at this weekends tourny after pre-fishing.
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What is the deepest depth you guys have caught bass in with senkos?
I've caught bass on weightless senkos in 19-20fow in a super clear lake. Really leaning towards doing this method at this weekends tourny after pre-fishing.
How's the first weekend of BASS opener in Wisconsin?
senko in 19-20 fow? Did you weight it down or did you cast it in 19-20 fow and caught the fish in suspended water? Two different things so you cannot say you caught fish on a senko in 20fow. I've dropshot in 29fow and caught smallies on the St. Croix. My buddies uses a jig and senko as a trailer and caught fish in 19-22 fow....but nothing on a weightless senko, letting it sink in 19-20 fow because I think that takes a long while for it to sink, too darn slow.
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How's the first weekend of BASS opener in Wisconsin?
senko in 19-20 fow? Did you weight it down or did you cast it in 19-20 fow and caught the fish in suspended water? Two different things so you cannot say you caught fish on a senko in 20fow. I've dropshot in 29fow and caught smallies on the St. Croix. My buddies uses a jig and senko as a trailer and caught fish in 19-22 fow....but nothing on a weightless senko, letting it sink in 19-20 fow because I think that takes a long while for it to sink, too darn slow.
WI opener was a slow bite and I mean SLOWW... :D No big fish at all while pre-fishing, all 1-2lbs bass, all on plastics. Dropped a ice fishing cam down and confirmed we were definitely on some big bass but no takers. :'( Still feel confident in the spots we have in mind for this weekends tourny tho.
As for the bass I caught in 19-20fow, it was weightless wacky rigged on a calm mid-summer day on a drop off. Fish were suspended on the bottom 5-10fow so I figured why not try it? Took a while to free fall but when it hit bottom (and yes it did hit bottom), the bass picked it right up. This is the only lake I've had success doing this but when you need to slow things down, going super slow may just be the ticket when others are going slow as well.
Weird part is I tried a small weight (1/8oz) and they didn't seem to like it. All the frustrations from finicky bass. :idiot2: By the way it was a nice 3.5lbs bass during an evening tourny and still didn't win big bass. lol.
Never tried a senko as a jig trailer before tho, interesting.
How would you guys suggest fishing gin clear lakes? ???
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fishing clear lakes? Use small diameter flouro lines 6-8lbs and natural colors. I've gotten away with natural color jigs on 20# seagur flouro. I'm also a dropshot guy for this type of water.
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Addison, most of Ca waters and lakes are clear so I hope this can help you.
Clear waters = finess, light line(4-10 lb test), lower profile baits, and lures you can move fast with such as jerk baits or heavier jig(heavy finess jig) that'll fall fast so fish dont get a good look at it. All still involves light line and low profile.
But I think the most important about clear water fishing is you gotta have the top of the line gears to make far casts deep or shallow.
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Addison, most of Ca waters and lakes are clear so I hope this can help you.
Clear waters = finess, light line(4-10 lb test), lower profile baits, and lures you can move fast with such as jerk baits or heavier jig(heavy finess jig) that'll fall fast so fish dont get a good look at it. All still involves light line and low profile.
But I think the most important about clear water fishing is you gotta have the top of the line gears to make far casts deep or shallow.
Yes and ultra sensitive rods because they can see your bait, they'll eat it and spit it fast.
Finesse fishing, light lines and/or fluoro lines and small profile bait. GOOD LUCK!
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+1 for both of you O0
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No prob. Sometimes those Cali boys know what they're talking about because they have some pristine, crystal clear lakes. O0
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My home lake is like that. Clear deep rock lined reservoir. Small 2-4 inch lures or roboworms on 12lb test or under = money. Otherwise you can go with a reaction bait, you'll get fewer but they'll average larger. If you're like fish4keep you can fish huge swimbaits for DD bass. Fun stuff but it can be slow slow slow at times.
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Basside when you're faced with crystal clear water on a overly pressured lake and tournaments every weekend year round, you have to know or you'll be at the bottom of the pack.
Addison Bass tournaments out here are won on 2-4 lb test with crappie/fly jigs sometimes. Basically these tournaments are ''catch a limit, you're in the money''. Something you might consider one day, but you shouldnt have to worry. You'll do fine.
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All great advice.
Now switching it up, how would you consider fishing windy days? On the not so windy side of the lake with everyone else or stick it out in the wind? ???
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i've caught 3-4lb smallies and 6-10lb pike on 4lb lines in the boundary water. Took a while but because it was just rocks and no weed, it was open water and snag free. Just set the drag right and you can land them. Its the same for most cali lakes. Different situation, if you're in a clear lake with weeds to deal with, step up your line.
Windy days? I'm no expert but I use spinning reels for lighter lures and fish the windy side. Its worked for me.
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+1 for the windy side. Smallmouth especially love windy points and windblown coves. We'll get a few really nice sized largemouth fishing these areas too. The fish on the windy side of a point are usually the most active in the area. These guys are waiting for food to be brought to them by the wind or are waiting to ambush bait that crosses over the point. They pick up everything that falls down on them, especially dropshot. Spinning reel and braided line to feel the bites.
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Windy days are all different base on all situations.
I like to fish wind blown banks against the wind before and during a cold front, but just not any bank obviously. But if I do catch some against the wind, i'll work through it again with the wind.
I'll also fish it on HOT days but not long. Maybe burn something really quick through.
It all depends on the situation.
I dont fish wind blown banks after a cold front. I'm sure you'll catch something, but you're mostly going base on luck and hope to catch qualities which you wont learn much going base on luck and hope.
You just have to experiment. Just through mine, if its a warm windy/calm night i'll start on windy banks in the morning. If a cold front is coming through that morning, i'll start on windy banks. But again just not any windy bank. If I know its going to be windy all day, i'll focus on points(main and/or secondary depending on the lake) in the afternoon and later fishing the back side(eddies).
Too many ways to fish windy days with many situations and conditions.
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Basstard,
You guys have cold fronts??? We have cold months!!!!! I think these bass up here may react differently because what they're used to.
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Basside haha good one O0
A bass will always be a bass, its mother nature that changes.
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Superdeep crankbaits (20+ft)
Your personal experience with them? Consistent action? Effectiveness? Retreives?
Go. O0
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Superdeep crankbaits (20+ft)
Your personal experience with them? Consistent action? Effectiveness? Retreives?
Go. O0
Slow Roll em, 10-12lb test and super looooooong casts. I would probably throw on a deep weedline or under water point/island ticking over weeds or rocks. Pike are notorious where we are so they'd probably just snatch it. I've had limited success throwing deep cranks and that is on whitebass. O0 Good Luck Addison! :)
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DD cranks. Just from my experience.
I like to throw around isolated rocky islands and rocky flats 10-20 ft. Its a killer if you have isolated dead stumps around the rocky flats 10-20ft. Basically knowing i'll hit bottom every time.
I'll sometimes throw it on steep banks if I want to burn through it to see if any active.
But my main place to throw a DD is rocky flats knowing i'll hit bottom. You can jig and plastic around the rocky flats, but for me personally there's no better way to cover rocky flats than a DD crank. I can burn around keeping my eyes on the graph to see if fish are around. Fish are on rocky flats to spawn during the spawning time or up on flats to feed during specific time of day and season.
Ledges and drop offs are good also, but for me i'd rather throw something slower that'll always stay on the bottom and make it sit in the zone a bit longer on ledges and drop offs. Doesnt mean it'll catch'em running a DD through only if bait fish is the PRIMARY food and what Bass are ONLY keying on. Obviously if the qualities are only keying on.
I stay away from throwing DDs around vegitation. Pull up salad almost every time. Better ways to fish vegitation shallow and deep. For me there is.
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heres a spring browny
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/ricqik/the%20great%20outdoors/IMAG0229.jpg)
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Nice job ricqk! Did you weigh it?
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no weight or meas, just a pic O0
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doesn't matter riqik, still a nice fish! congrats!
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Tonka Qualifier II - pick up
Saturday May 26th@7:00am
Lake Minnetonka
7am - 3 pm
8 fish limit, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Launch out of Gray's Bay
2 person team = $60, 3 person team = $80
Big bass = $20
Side Pot = $40
Payout: Increments of $300
note: If you plan to fish, please don't be late. If you are late, you will have to find me to check in.
:)
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Dang.
Wish Cali had more SMB. Looks so much fun.
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MN BASS OPENER tomorrow...... .............. .....
WHAT LAKE ARE WILL YOU BE ON SO THAT I CAN FOLLOW YOU?
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Question :
Can't you just catch some bass, raise it in a large aquarium or perhaps a small pond outside in your backyard until it reaches the world record !! Or at least be big enough to brag and pretend you caught it at a lake? !!
I don't get it, why don't people do that? hahaha.
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Question :
Can't you just catch some bass, raise it in a large aquarium or perhaps a small pond outside in your backyard until it reaches the world record !! Or at least be big enough to brag and pretend you caught it at a lake? !!
I don't get it, why don't people do that? hahaha.
Has to be caught in the wild in order to be considered a record holder. Why can't hmong people follow the rules. <---- :idiot2: j/k
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Has to be caught in the wild in order to be considered a record holder. Why can't hmong people follow the rules. <---- :idiot2: j/k
Rules are meant to be broken and not just by fellow brothers. O0
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You'll get tested for world record....even lake records.
Just like that kid who shot that 1,000 something pound(could be wrong about the weight) wild pig and found out it was farm home grown.
Plus, I think its pretty slim to home raise a bass up to 22+ lbs. I'm pretty sure some have tried.
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You'll get tested for world record....even lake records.
Just like that kid who shot that 1,000 something pound(could be wrong about the weight) wild pig and found out it was farm home grown.
Plus, I think its pretty slim to home raise a bass up to 22+ lbs. I'm pretty sure some have tried.
Well...... you can always gather the lakes water and raised your bass in it for the last few months, so that when they do water testing on it..... it show's up positive for the lake. O0
I'm thinking about doing that. Don't hate on me when you see a Hmong brother on the front page of the newspaper having catch a world record bass.
Actually, hate me.... I like it better. Keep the Hmong tradition alive, ya know? Hahhaaha.
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May 26, 2012
My two cousins and I went fishing in Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. We left at 4 in the morning and started fishing as the morning light started to light up the darkness. It was raining all morning till 11 am. We stood in the rain and caught white bass at every cast. Atleast it was like that for me. Total of fishes caught by me in 6 hours is about 120 white bass. Total of the 70 QT cooler, the Reg. cooler and the full bucket came out to be about 400 white bass.
Great morning to go fishing.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j460/wi_sweetguy/100_5867.jpg)
Here is the pile of WB.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j460/wi_sweetguy/100_5872.jpg)
Tech use: Jig style and fly style fishing tech works the best. Bite on Minows. Get the small crappie minows or small fatheads. Jigs works, but not as good. Flies don't work too good.
Got question about WI fishing. Let me know. I got peeps who goes out fishing all the time.
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May 26, 2012
My two cousins and I went fishing in Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. We left at 4 in the morning and started fishing as the morning light started to light up the darkness. It was raining all morning till 11 am. We stood in the rain and caught white bass at every cast. Atleast it was like that for me. Total of fishes caught by me in 6 hours is about 120 white bass. Total of the 70 QT cooler, the Reg. cooler and the full bucket came out to be about 400 white bass.
Great morning to go fishing.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j460/wi_sweetguy/100_5867.jpg)
Here is the pile of WB.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j460/wi_sweetguy/100_5872.jpg)
Tech use: Jig style and fly style fishing tech works the best. Bite on Minows. Get the small crappie minows or small fatheads. Jigs works, but not as good. Flies don't work too good.
Got question about WI fishing. Let me know. I got peeps who goes out fishing all the time.
dang...i love eating white bass, but they have too many bones...argh.. .anywho...i'm piss because i haven't gotten out to fish yet this year and it's f****** almost the end of may...f***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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Question :
Can't you just catch some bass, raise it in a large aquarium or perhaps a small pond outside in your backyard until it reaches the world record !! Or at least be big enough to brag and pretend you caught it at a lake? !!
I don't get it, why don't people do that? hahaha.
puahahahaha... that is such a cute question...but the answer is "no"...it's as illegal as having piranha's in cali...well you kind of get the what i mean... ;D ;D ;D
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May 26, 2012
My two cousins and I went fishing in Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. We left at 4 in the morning and started fishing as the morning light started to light up the darkness. It was raining all morning till 11 am. We stood in the rain and caught white bass at every cast. Atleast it was like that for me. Total of fishes caught by me in 6 hours is about 120 white bass. Total of the 70 QT cooler, the Reg. cooler and the full bucket came out to be about 400 white bass.
Great morning to go fishing.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j460/wi_sweetguy/100_5867.jpg)
Here is the pile of WB.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j460/wi_sweetguy/100_5872.jpg)
Tech use: Jig style and fly style fishing tech works the best. Bite on Minows. Get the small crappie minows or small fatheads. Jigs works, but not as good. Flies don't work too good.
Got question about WI fishing. Let me know. I got peeps who goes out fishing all the time.
Just wondering: Doesn't it get boring after like the 40-50 fish with a fish on every cast? Especially if they don't fight much? But I guess when ppl are meat harvasting, having fun is not in the equation?
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Just wondering: Doesn't it get boring after like the 40-50 fish with a fish on every cast? Especially if they don't fight much? But I guess when ppl are meat harvasting, having fun is not in the equation?
It does get boring. Went to Devils lake once, caught fish every cast. Never going back again.
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It does get boring. Went to Devils lake once, caught fish every cast. Never going back again.
haha...it is so funny when people go fishing and gets nothing. Then they complained that there are no fishes, but do people complain when there are fishes? I rather get every case then nothing at all. If I get bored then I'll grab something to eat or sit and lay low on the side until I'm ready to fish again. Also I fish for those relatives that do not fish at all. Friends are very happy when I bring them some.
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:D :D
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most days im out there just to fish not expecting to catch anything. O0
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And that's the way it should be. Alot of people expect to get fishes in ND so they drive like 8-10 hours and get nothing. Then they would get mad at the world. :2funny: Fishing is not always about the fishes. ::) It's about family time (memories). Relaxing and enjoying the weather.
Yes, you are right sweet tears. This is the reason why my cousins and I are always enjoying the youthful times we had togther before we are old men. When we are old, we will be fishing in our dreams. haha... I'm always dreaming of fishing for some sweet tears. Maybe soon, but don't know which pond I can find her in. Need help--> O0
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I'm from the 10,000 lakes.. that shouldn't be hard to find. :2funny: :2funny:
10, 000 lakes. that should be easy to find.......Wai t a minute! Which lake should I start first? haha... ;D ;D..do you live in the lake that is 15 minutes away from the other big lake? hmmm...one of these days when I come up there. I will bring my fishing pole and fish you out of there.
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Big day for some of you bass guys tomorrow. Good luck at the Minnetonka Classic O0
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Annual J4 Hmong Bass Tournament coming up next Friday, have fun for you guys who's fishing it. I guess we'll know by tomorrow if it'll be Minnetonka or St. Croix.
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hows the bass fishing folks :D
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hows the bass fishing folks :D
its been good rick so good than I wake up. O0
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I used live night crawlers at this lake up north and caught quite a lot. I hated the sunnies that were always tearing the crawlers apart before most bass got at them. But when the bass got to the baits, they bit really hard. Caught quite a few large ones.
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2.5yrs since the last post.... No one bass fishes anymore? :D
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2.5yrs since the last post.... No one bass fishes anymore? :D
where you bass fishing?
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No where right now. 3 more months.
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So, my little brother has a "secret spot" and man there are like some pretty good sizes bass. About 5 to 8 lb large mouths as well as crappies, whitebass and small mouths. This place is kind of in the open where you would expect people to know about but barely anyone goes there because it's a little stream. I'm gonna be heading there as soon as the snow melts. I'm thinking the crappies would be running by than.
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So, my little brother has a "secret spot" and man there are like some pretty good sizes bass. About 5 to 8 lb large mouths as well as crappies, whitebass and small mouths. This place is kind of in the open where you would expect people to know about but barely anyone goes there because it's a little stream. I'm gonna be heading there as soon as the snow melts. I'm thinking the crappies would be running by than.
I'm jealous...cuz I'd be happy with 2-3 lbs large mouths. ;D
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So, my little brother has a "secret spot" and man there are like some pretty good sizes bass. About 5 to 8 lb large mouths as well as crappies, whitebass and small mouths. This place is kind of in the open where you would expect people to know about but barely anyone goes there because it's a little stream. I'm gonna be heading there as soon as the snow melts. I'm thinking the crappies would be running by than.
Nice... take fotos.
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Sounds kinda like the creek outlet to Vadnais. :D
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So, my little brother has a "secret spot" and man there are like some pretty good sizes bass. About 5 to 8 lb large mouths as well as crappies, whitebass and small mouths. This place is kind of in the open where you would expect people to know about but barely anyone goes there because it's a little stream. I'm gonna be heading there as soon as the snow melts. I'm thinking the crappies would be running by than.
5lbs bass are not common, let alone 6-8lbs. Not just in Minnesota. Even in southern bass mecca states like Texas, with year-round growing season, there are no such lakes that produce common 5-pounders. Don't take my word for it. Go create an account at bassresource.c om (one of the best and move visited bass sites) and ask the southern guys if they are nailing 5lbs+ bass.
Also, most people tend to over exaggerate. I'm just speaking the truth here. So many people say they catch 4-5lbs bass throughout the season, but very few people have pictures or videos showing that fish on a weigh scale. An example is below (lol sorry for the KVD face implant for anonymity). This is my personal best. The length was high 21", a very healthy and large fish if you were to catch this anywhere in the country. I'm 180lbs and this bass spread shoulder-to-shoulder. The weight was 4lbs4oz (4.25lbs)- not even close to 5lbs. This just goes to show you that you cannot tell a fish's weight just by looking at it. Trust me when I say that no natural fishery produces common 22"+, 5lbs bass. Especially not in Minnesota. Otherwise, if you say I'm wrong, show me pictures and also go post at bassresource and notify the MN DNR because they will definitely want to hear and study about this fishery that produces 5-8lbs bass.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/nvwdh3.jpg)
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I highly doubt that 4lb 4oz fish is truly 21", you must've measured it with it's mouth open with the tape measure over the fish. A 4lb 4oz fish of that proportion is roughly 19-19.25"
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Bass fishing died in here. ???
Anywho, Big hmong J4 bass tourny coming up in a few days here. Interested peeps are urget o go visit Midwest Hmong Outdoors facebook page.