Fishing & Tackle Thread

>>1007251

Let that cancer stay in the other thread.

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>>1007251
Obligatory

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Sweet new reaction image.

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I caught this fatty bass off some stick and yarn tied to a 5¢ Haribo gummy worm.

>>1007261
>when you see skid posts

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>>1007262

>>1007247
It's funny because I DO have a center console flats boat but I normally fish from my $500 kayak with my $50 walmart spinning reels.

It's almost as if you don't need expensive shit to have fun, you're the type of person who if you lose a 3 lb bass you break your rod over your knee and throw it in the water.

>>1007254
>>1007256
>tfw they delete my post about "gear basketball anericans".

>>1007262
>not spending 500 dollarydoos on a hand carved ash wood stick
>not spending 10 bucks a centimeter on imported bird eating spider silk
>not saving your money so you can afford a pound on local organic gluten free glycerin annelids

Stay poor fag. It's like you're not even serious about fishing.

>>1007271
>$500 kayak

Impossible. If you don't have a 4k drive kayak with a 4k fish finder then you'll never find the fish and if you do, you'll just flip over when you hook one and then your kayak will sink.

>>1007262
>fishing with a stick and yarn
>Arkansas

checks out

>>1007280
>>1007284
ok seriously how are poor fags going to ever recover?

>>1007248
me on the left

Can anyone please post the furry pic of salmon dude

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New to fishing and I love lures but have absolutely trash success with them.

Can I not just chuck it as far as I can and reel it in?

What am I doing wrong.

Fishing small lakes and ponds in NE Ohio

>>1007338
What are you fishing for?

Looking for a kayak for small lake/pond fishing and maybe the occasional river once I get comfortable with it. Anyone have any recommendations in the sub $1000 range? Been looking at Ascend kayaks and they seem pretty decent for the price.

>>1007338
>Can I not just chuck it as far as I can and reel it in?
You can with the three middle baits and the mepps. Not for the rest unless you want less action

>>1007338
This kinda >>1007347

But even the spinners, you normally want to rip em a bit and let them drop for a split second then rip and repeat.

>>1007345
Anything, everything, something.

100% shore fishing, not going to Lake Erie.

I just hate bait, or using soft plastics besides grubs or worms

>>1007338

To best understand artificial, you have to understand what they're trying to imitate and how they work in the water.

With spinnerbaits and spinners, yes, you pretty much chuck them and real them in. They're fleeing baitfish with flashing sides.

Same with your curly tail soft bait. Just real it in. If it has a weighted head, you might want to try bouncing it off the bottom or "jigging" by fishing vertically.

With top water baits, it's best to twitch and reel a bit, then pause. Then twitch and reel a bit. Then pause. Those open mouthed ones specifically are designed for a quick jerk or two, which creates a popping action and sound. They're wounded baitfish struggling along the surface or some clumsy animal that landed in the water and is trying to get out. Frogs are... frogs, trying to get from lilypad to lilypad, reed to reed, or one piece of cover to the next.

With hard jerkbaits (your minnow thing with the lip) they're supposed to be little baitfish. As above, the best presentation involves a retrieve with the regular twitches at the end of the rod and pauses. Like a stunned or dying baitfish,

The crankbait, your black lure, is more or less just reeled in. The longer the bill, the deeper it dives. It helps to know how deep the fish are.

Most predatory fish are ambush predators. They hang out near cover: weed lines, transitions between deep and shallow water, boulders, etc and lie in wait in order to ambush easy looking targets that come by. Try casting past these structures, then slowly work your bait towards and past it, making sure to make occasional pauses. In the case of lures that float, the pauses may be anywhere between 1 to 10 or even 20 seconds. Change it up.

Normally, the warmer the weather and earlier/later in the day, the more likely fish will hit top waters. You may have to reel in faster or slower depending on how the fish feel that day.

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Say hi to my wiggle worms. They will be in a fish's belly soon.

>>1007347
I think it's weird that Mepps is the generic name for inline spinners on this board.

I've only ever heard 'em called Rooster Tails.

>>1007350
Along with all the other replies I'd recommend finding out what kind of fish there are in the lake you're fishing and google good lures for those kinds. And then buy a few. Yours look pretty well used and lures are pretty cheap.

>>1007357
That spinner literally says mepps on the blade dumb fuck. Rooster tail is a different brand name and has narrower blades and cylinder like weighted bodies on the wire.

>>1007346
https://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-Muskie-Angler-Kayak-Paddle/dp/B00FMA9E1O/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1493862003&sr=1-2&keywords=lifetime+kayak

>>1007346
>Looking for a kayak for small lake/pond fishing and maybe the occasional river once I get comfortable with it. Anyone have any recommendations in the sub $1000 range? Been looking at Ascend kayaks and they seem pretty decent for the price.

The Ascend 128 and 12T are very solid kayak for under 1k. The Perception Pescador pro, Wilderness Systems Tarpon, and many Jackson kayaks are very nice.

>>1007366

If I could go back in time, I probably would have gotten a used Ascend 12 instead of my new Pescador Striker. I do like the striker, though. I've done some minor modifications to it that I wouldn't have felt more comfortable doing to a more expensive kayak given my inexperience.

>>1007369
>Perception Striker

Fixed.

>>1007357
It's just because Bepis shills them

>>1007366
>The Perception Pescador pro
Bruh Ive been looking at one of these, but I think I'm gonna go with the Ocean Kayak Malibu XL. It's a tandem, so I can take the grill or a buddy out with me. But you can also only put one seat in the middle and use it like a normal yak. I don't ever seriously fish out of my yak really so it's mostly be for just paddling anyway.

Today i got a trout by hanging a spinner in the water about 10 yards away.
Normally I do ok on grub jigs.

What other baits do you guys like for river trout and smallies?

>>1007345
>>1007347
>>1007348
>>1007352

alright so I'm gonna nut up and fish a real reservoir/lake.

It is however on a state park, so I ask, what are the chances of being asked for my License?
I am aware the money goes towards conservation and fully intend to renew mine, but I just really want to get out tomorrow and won't have time to fish and get a new license.

is it something if asked by a park ranger, I can laugh it off and say I wasn't aware it was expired, or is it something I genuinely could get more than likely fined for?
100% catch and release btw

>>1007376
What state? In Texas you don't need a license to fish in a state park.

>>1007379
Ohio

>>1007376
Just go to Walmart and buy one. I have never been asked for my license my entire life but I still buy them because $17.50 a year is still cheaper than some $500 fine and losing all of my gear.

>>1007373
You had a spinner sitting under a bobber?

Was their current moving it?

>>1007376
>take 5 minutes and $20 to buy a license
>get stopped without one and lose all your gear and get a huge fine

Hmmm what sounds like the better idea

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>>1007372
My dad unironicaly has been shilling size 3-4 red and white Mepps™ ever since I knew how to fish. I can't remember a single time I didn't have one in my box. They arnt that fun to fish compaired tonsomenother stuff but sometimes when you have tried everything else or you just want to relax and throw some casts I tie on a Mepps™. A best bait

>>1007380
It looks like you need one. And your chances of being asked for your license in a park is definitely higher than somewhere else I would assume.

>>1007376
>poor fags are so poor they are now literally asking if they can avoid buying a fishing license for 30ish dollars and not get fined

Life must be hard when a fishing license costs more than your rod, reel, and dignity.

>>1007385
Yee boi!

There is something special about them. Even when Rooster Tails or your SavageMegaBass memebait aren't doing shit, tie on a Mepps™ and you will land a 3lb bass within a couple casts.

>>1007376
Licenses are like $15 at Walmart. Just buy one and support the parks you're using.

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>zero catches 3 days in a row

>>1007379
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>>1007383
>>1007386
>>1007387
>>1007389

I am aware of the repercussions and bought a license last year, it was just a matter of time, not money where I wanted to fish early in the morning before a week of straight rain came.

if an expired License is as big of a deal as it is made out to be I will not tempt fate and not fish.

>>1007381
>>1007383
I thinks it's pretty unlikely they'll take your stuff if you're just C&R. Of course it depends on the location and the individual game warden, but I still wouldn't risk it.


Also
>$17.50 for a license
Must be nice. I think we have too many Mexicans poaching our fish so our licenses are $40 something dollars

>>1007392
How is driving to Walmart that much of a hassle?

>>1007390
It's time to go

W A C K Y

>>1007382
not under a bobber, was casting it out and retrieving but though just pausing it a bit would help change things up. Turns out leaving it in the light current was enough for a trout to zone in on it. I was upstream from the lure and so the current just held enough tension to keep it afloat, if that helps picture it better.

>>1007394
the Hassle is I simply wouldn't have time to bounce between Walmart, which is opposite of this Reservoir, and try and beat some bad weather.
Also a matter of trying to make it to class on time, but I guess I'll be the responsible adult and wait for a License and go to class

>>1007398
You can buy a license online

>>1007376
see if you can register online. here in illinois you can present the pdf from your phone until it comes in the mail or you print it - atleast thats what i was told

Why the fuck do right handed memecasters have their handle on the right side. Who made this a thing!

>>1007376

One time I just happened to notice my license had expired while buying tackle at Academy. 30 minutes later, I'm fishing Ladybird Lake and 10 minutes later, the Game Warden comes around and checks everyone's licences.

Last month my Dad and I took a boat onto Lake Somerville. When we landed, the Game Warden was waiting and checked our licenses. That one was pretty funny as I had to sort through my previous years license plus the temporary ones I got from Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina from a recent road trip.

I've been checked about 3 or 4 times. All in the past 5 years. And I've been fishing for over 20.

>>1007390

I got do desperate once that when my first fish in forever got snagged, I waded into the water to get it.

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>>1007248
fuck me when I finish typing this shit and realize thread is at 329....

>>1006725
>have to be replaced every 6 months from light fishing
I mostly agree ther than this. I've got $12 shimano rear drags that have lasted me 20 years. I don't use it in the salt often though.
$100-200 should get a reel that will last a lifetime if cared for.
$50-100 may get you the same but I've also got $60 pieces of shit (skeet reese carbon) that were list 120 or some shit.
>>1006730
>70 Is high end
no..... not even close

>>1006780
>70 is high range for spinning
maybe for freshies.....

>>1007150
Was talking to an old timer at a swap recently and he said you have to use over 40#. I'm going to test that soon. Just need to find my notes on what I have on each reel.

>@anon asking about MTB/LTB
I've done both for the last year.
LTB Inshore @19.99 wasn't worth it. Not terrible but bait presentation wasn't native to my area. Switched to fly box and 1st one was shit. If 2nd is crap I'm cancelling.
MTB did trout box. Have been 99% happy. No shit, no filler. Well worth the 15 each month.

>>1007163
Wow dude. Right tool for the job.... I do both and fuck around with [pic related] (yeah, rear drag) occasionally in the salt. It's still alive and I bought it in the 80's

>>1007239
pretty sure my Cheeky is.

>>1007406
Yeah game wardens around the country have been on their toes the past few years. Ever since the accident up at old briarhorn lake, very hush hush.

>>1007405
>left handed spinning reel
>right handed meme casters

idk why its just what naturally felt comfortable

>>1007414
Do you cast with your left hand?

>>1007416
I can cast either hand but prefer right

>>1007418
Impressive, I can't even open a door with my left hand.

>>1007405
I have a completely uneducated guess theory. It's from when casting reels were first made. When they came out they were mostly used for soaking bait so you weren't going to be holding the rod the entire time, or working lure. And most people being right handed would prefer to do the "fine" motor control part of the fight (reeling) and the large rod movements to the left hand.

If there's an actual reason I'd like to know.

As for low profile casters it's less awkward to switch hands than to move your hand up to palm the reel. If you don't palm the reel it doesn't really matter.

>>1007414
+1

There's no reason to really switch with a spinning reel imo

How do you guys deal with hooks inside you landing net? When I land a fish, the hook often gets in the netting. Rubber nets dont get this i assume, nor is it a problem with barbless hooks.

>>1007429
Get a gentle rubber net. Either the clear solid ones or the fabric coated black ones.

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Any experience with hellgrammite soft plastics? Im looking into more plastics I can stick onto my tiny jigs.

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>>1007429
It sucks, cut off treble. replace with new.

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>>1007357
same here rooster tails

>>1007392
ahh go for it. what are odds you get caught?

>>1007393
$17.50 is basic fresh and shoreline salt. An extra $17.50 for salt from boat, so $35 without any special stamps.

>>1007405
I feel ya. My first two memes were 6.4:1 and righty. The third was 7.1:1 and lefty. I will always go lefty and 7.1:1 or faster in the future.

>>1007409
Was that Skeet Reese really that bad?

$160 list on those btw. It's probably like Quantum where they actually use good shit but there is some major flaw in the design.

>>1007448
>I will always go lefty
My mom said we can't be friends anymore Bepis

>>1007433
I've never used them but there is a gulp version of those that are probably pretty good

>>1007451
Your mom went lefty last night

It just feels so much better not having to switch hands after casting. Plus after using righty spinning reels for years, cranking on the left side feels gud.

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>>1007458
>It just feels so much better not having to switch hands after casting

this. I'm also incapable of walking a spook without having the rod in my right hand.

How do I get over the mental hurdles of a "stocked" body of water?
I see I can catch Walleye without going to the great lakes, but then I see it's stocked every other year.
Just would feel like cheating you know, if they aren't "naturally occurring"?

>>1007448
>Was that Skeet Reese really that bad?
piece of crap. Was smooth like butter for abut a month. Started grinding on retrieve, then couldn't crank it at all. Feels like the crank gear is stripped or something just shifted. I have it ripped apart and one day I'll re-assemble.

>>1007469
Stop being such a fag. You fucking paid for the stocking with your license fee and taxes. Enjoy the benefits.

Jesus.

Do you happen to be a fly fishermen and save jars of your farts for smelling at a later date in a cubbard titled "holier than thou smellz".

>>1007472
I've heard a lot of bad shit about skeet reese branded products. He just signed his name rights away l everything and didn't give a fucking if the rods or reels or anything worked.

Tackle warehouse has some funny reviews on the shit with his name.

>>1007469
>Just would feel like cheating you know,

you're literally tricking a 0 IQ fish with professionally engineered baits mass produced in china attached to state of the art invisible line. All fishing is cheating unless you fish with a spear you carve from a branch.

>>1007478
I would also ask if this pretentious fag eats any farmed meat because if he does he can shut the fuck up about this "fair" argument.

Do people like this also only forage wild plants not farmed by man?

>>1007478
kek

>>1007469
Fish that are stocked are often pretty smart just like wild ones. Thing is fish aren't smart so there's something to consider.

Stocked holdover too, (maybe not trout in hot waters) they just stock because they get fished out.

>>1007481
>>1007478
>>1007475
thank you for the jokes, but I just meant an artificially high population that otherwise wouldnt be sustainable

>>1007484
I'm not joking. You paid for those fucking fish like every other sportsman in your state. Go enjoy them. They aren't loaded with mercury like wild ones. Enjoy the food you lucky fuck.

>>1007486
Actually, stocked fish might have more mercury than wild depend on species and what kind of shit being used to feed them.

>>1007491
No. You're entirely wrong. Stocked fish have not been fed ground up tuna waste and other big game fish species in a very long time. Unless you're eating some mystery south east Asian or Chinese farmed fish you're just lying on the internet.

They even stopped doing that for salmon.

>>1007496
the majority of trout feed is ground fish meal and ground bird meal
bird meal is feathers and bones
fish meal usually comes from something like haddock, pollock, or even cod or salmon is also a big one ( depending on what brand of feed and quality you buy)

>>1007501
Nope. It's either menhaden or pollack in the United states. Fish meal comes from no other sources here unless research uses a different mix for study trials.

US raised fish have less heavy metal and organic toxins like pcbs than wild fish. It's a fact. Stop spreading misinformation.

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>>1007501
As you can see, China and Thailand and places like that use trash tier sources and probably illegally add tuna, salmon, rock fish guts, and God knows what.

>>1007433

>hellgrammite soft plastics
I don't know about other brands but I got the Catch Co ones in a MTB and they're fucking shit.

how do I find a stocked lake or pond to fish in sick of not even getting a single bite

>>1007524
Stock lake/pond isn't always easy though. Some lake, especially free public lake, as soon as they get stocks, they get swamped with fisherman AND pelican/bird in a week and take out like 80-90% of the stock fishin a week.

Lakes that are big enough, have enough cover, and have enough stocking maintain a high stock fish population usually have entrance fees.

Some saltwater fishing is really easy, especially smaller fishes. Do you have saltwater access nearby?

>>1007526
nope no saltwater

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>>1007524
depends on your location.
google your location or state + fish planting schedule.

I have a Daiwa Exceler but am thinking about getting a Shimano Sahara to replace it. Sahara is on sale for 50$, same price I got the exceler for. Is it worth the change? Not sure if it's truly much of an upgrade.

haven't even caught a single fish might as well end my life

>>1007536
If you do, get a cheaper rod to put the Daiwa on as a backup or get a nice rod for the Shimano so you can have two setups

>tfw I need to stop hanging out with caffeine latina and getting 2hrs of sleep a night and then going to work exhausted and driving a tractor trailer around

>>1007484

It has to be artificially high or else they'd have to impose quotas on how many fishermen they could allow on top of bag limits to prevent the unnatural amount of predators from wiping out the natural population of fish for that sized body of water.

>>1007484
Well if they aren't sustainable then it's even better to fish for them. You won't be hurting any natural fish population then

What's your most interesting game warden story? Cause I've yet to see one so far fishing.

holy frig this kayak is fricken YUGE

>>1007565
>>1007553
>>1007486
I'm strictly C&R so I'm more about the idea of being in nature and catching a fish.

anyways going fishing for the first time now, I got my license online and gonna head up to this lake. Does overcast and 45f affect my chances of fishing?

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fishing lvs?

>>1007576
Gave me a ticket for fishing without a license literally the first time I decided to go fishing on a river in a new state I just moved to. He said he could seize all of my equipment until I met in front of a judge, but just got a $120 ticket instead. Guy was nice enough.

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Any ideas how to cook this fish?

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>>1007606
>mfw I've probably spent more time fishing on World of Warcraft than irl

>>1007576
A game warden told me I wasn't gonna catch anything because the oyster boats were out and the fish follow them to get easy food. I thought that was kinda neat. He also checked another guys license, but didn't want to see mine lol.

>>1007597
Which one?

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Mistakes were made, I did not beat the rain, what the hell do I do now

>>1007280
>not buying the machinery to make your own line out of the tarantula silk you have your imported Chinese workers collect from a personal farm of tarantulas

And he's the poorfag?

>>1007631
>Using line
>Not using remote controlled swimbaits that swim the fish back to you

>>1007602
Yeah you should fish slow. Some of the other dudes can recommend more specifics than that but do stuff slow with finesse presentations

>>1007629
if its not too bad id get out there. actually plan to pick up shit for the rain so i can get out there more

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Little anonymous bragging here
The FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) has competitions called Slams; Catch 4 types of bass in a year, catch all types of bream in a year, and this - Catch these 3 exotic species in a day.
Oscar Cichlid, Peacock Bass (Cichlid), and Mayan Cichlid. Caught all within an 8 hour period across the entire county.

>fairly new angler
>go fishing yesterday
>doing catch and release catching rainbows
>having a lot of success, getting bites nearly every cast
>fun time
>about an hour and a half in
>cast my lure out like I have 100 times before
>line snaps and lure goes flying out into the creek

what the fuck happened? does shit like that happen on occasion or am I just a really shitty fisherman? I wondered if it was my knot but my line was frayed on the end like it snapped. using 8lb mono trilene xl and a 1/8 oz Jake's, none of the fish I reeled in were very big.

>>1007650

should re-tie every so often. some people do after every fish. also mono stretches and gets weaker. check for knicks in line after every cast

>>1007352
This needs to be stickied

>>1007654
I can do it. Or use parts of it and type up something for the Pastebin along the lines of "choosing the right bait".

>>1007650
Did the line get caught up or something on the cast? You would be suprised how much shock even a 1/4oz lure can put on the line if you try to throw a long cast and for some reason it get caught and stops mid-air.

>>1007649
Chichlid one seems easy, but what are all the species of bream and bass?

>>1007637
>Not dropping 100k on a Juilliard master class in method acting and a prosthetic scale suit so you can infiltrate fish society to organize the shad proletariat into revolting against their bass oppressors, causing currency devaluation, disrupting spawning cycles, and eventually resulting in the complete break down of bass civilization inciting a mass migration of bass refugees into prepared nets made from panda intestines connected to a carbon fiber catamaran.

It's like you don't even care about fishing

Has anyone here fished for striper I'm about to go to a lake which has them and I was wonder what kind of bait and lures I should get.

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finally calmed down enough to fish

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>>1007683
and my first fish of the year

>>1007685
Nice green trout

>>1007683
>>1007685
question I had asked earlier, but I have a more thought out one.
They stock trout and catfish here, does this mean these fish survive (at least the catfish) over Ohio's cold winter?

EG. because they can't spawn successfully here, does that mean they don't have a chance to grow?

will all the fishes here be the same size as they were put in?
What are the chances of them being successful and growing to a considerable size?

>>1007693
Channel cats here in NJ do fine in this canal which gets pretty hot in the summer.

I guess they stock them because people eat them + they won't overpopulated cause of their spawning as you stated.

Trout do better in the cold actually, upper 70F water is lethal to them. If the trout can find cold water (often very deep in a lake or in a flowing spring water) that's why some reservoirs that are unnaturally deep often get lake trout in them.

>>1007662
>Chichlid one seems easy
Until you have to search every single canal in South Florida looking for a goddamn Oscar, with poor water quality, and loss of sunlight.

>Other Slams: 1 year time frame
Bass Slam
Largemouth bass, Shoal bass,Spotted bass, and Suwannee bass

Bream Slam:
4 of the following:
Blue gill
Redear
Sunfish
RedBreast Sunfish
Warmouth
Spotted Sunfish
Flier

>>1007650

You can't see it, but casting, reeling, and abrasion from tiny fish teeth, cover, and rod guides causes weakness in line that builds up over time. This is especially true of mono line, where a knick, pinch, or kink van severely compromise the line at that point. Also make sure to keep knots wet with water or spit before tightening.

Braid and fluorocarbon are much more wear and tear resistant. Braid sometimes maddeningly so.

>>1007613
Gut it, rip the skin off, throw it in a pan with some oil and salt and pepper, fry it until you get the meat a little crispy on both sides. Eat it off the bone. You should probably get a few of those to make it worth it.

>>1007737
>Braid and fluorocarbon are much more wear and tear resistant. Braid sometimes maddeningly so.

eh braid is less abrasion resistant for suresies. It's way better for everything else though.

>>1007679
Stripers in lake is pretty tricky. If it's your first time, don't expect a fish unless you have a guide or someone experienced with you on a boat. I think either dropshot a zoom super fluke or throwing a lipless crank would be a good point to start off. If you lucky enough to see boiling then throw a top water popper.

>>1007750
Ive taken 5lb Peacock bass around pillars, taking drag like a racecar, with braid, and I've never broken a fish off. I lose fish from 2 things - I cast too hard and the hook wasnt tight enough, or the fish bites everything but the lips off. Never once have I lost a fish from a broken line with braid.

>>1007754
Now that you mention it, I don't think I have ever actually lost a fish on braid either. The closest was when I hooked the monster snek on 15lb and he ran out the line like crazy and then I was making a little progress until a couple min in he took another run and wrapped the line around something underwater and completely wrapped me up. There is some pipe underwater near where I hooked him and I think he tied me up on that.

But I have ripped largemouth out of some heavy weeds too. I hit a ~15" peacock on 10lb braid and that fucker came out of the water with a few pounds of weed no problem. For some reason I feel like braid's breaking point is more predictable than mono or flouro. Best guess is because of how well braid works with the palomar knot while the other lines tend to lose a lot more strengrh at the knot.

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>>1007729
I was talkin to a guy yesterday right at US-27 and Griffin and he said he was getting Oscars in Holiday Park. But he was some redneck from Bama so they may have been Mayans and he was mistaken. But I could go to Weston and hit a Mayan, a Jaguar, and a small Peacock real quick.

I think the bass and bream would take some driving up north tho. I haven't gotten any bream besides regular bluegill down here. One time I got one with a tiny bit of orange on the belly but it was still really light in color and had those vertical black stripes like the other boring bluegill.

>>1007787

If you're looking for oscars hit Alligator Alley. I've had luck at the first marked rest stop past Weston on the south side of the road. I've seen peacocks and caught mayans at the same spot.

Don't bother with the rest stop with the fire station and the boat launches further down the road. It's an okay spot but I've only ever caught sunfish and tilapia there.

>>1007622
pelican catch 120 nxt

>>1007754
I believe you, but it's still less resistant than flouro. If you leave a Texas rig tied on there for awhile you'll notice where the weight is rubbing it.

I don't think I've ever had any line that wasn't for a UL break when I've had a fish on.

>>1007803
Neat. When're you gonna take it out?

>>1007787
>>1007796

So jealous of you guys in Florida sometimes. I'd love to move down there one day.

>>1007805
idk it's supposed to rain for like 5 days straight i don't have a rack on any car i have access to

i can carry it out to the saint lawrence but it's like 70lbs or more and i'd have to go up and down a hill carrying it

probably next week i guess

>>1007805

Even when it actually frays, braided stays damn strong because only individual fibers break as opposed to mono.

But just because you can see the damage more clearly doesn't mean it's that much weaker.

I have had mono break while casting heavy rigs or trying to land larger fish that decide to roll over or make that last desperate run before you land them. With braid, the hook gets ripped out more often than anything.

well, I am rather disappointed, super stoked to check out this state park lake, but the entire thing is covered in dense brush, and there were only 3 dinky docks.

Is this just the life I'll live without owning waders or a boat?

>>1007812
you dont need waders just walk into the water dawg

>>1007811
I'm not staying it's still not strong, especially with heavier test braids, but for going over rocks with something that's gonna be touching the bottom I'll pick flouro every time.

I think it's more of a problem with lighter and softer braids, which is what I mostly use.

>I have had mono break while casting heavy rigs
I had one spook that absolutely killed it at this lake I don't know if it was the color or what, but one night I stopped by the lake before a movie to just cast around a bit with it. First cast in I launch that spook out there and I just see the spook fly off into the night and my reel got a big nest it lmao. I'm 100% sure that was from me not retying for two weeks. That was with braid. The only other lures I've lost like that were on mono when I was new and couldn't into knots.

>>1007817
I think in that case, braids might be more suspectible to micro damage such as constantly going over rock, but less likely to get cut from one single strong cut compared to mono. I don't know anout fluoro though.

>>1007812
>Is this just the life I'll live without owning waders or a boat?

I was once like you. Then I got a kayak and things are awesome. You can launch from damn near anywhere, get into all those coves/creeks and structure that bigger boats can't access and you can fish the shore from places shore fisherman can't.

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>>1007815
But what if a candiru crawls up his leg and into his peehole.

>>1007838
that's the best case scenario

>>1007820
>braids might be more suspectible to micro damage such as constantly going over rock, but less likely to get cut from one single strong cut compared to mono

Yeah that's what I was trying to say lol.

Flouro is suppose to be better than braid for stuff like that and I believe it. I don't really ever notice any nicks or rough spots on my flouro, but I'll notice braid fraying if I'm lazy and don't retie everyonce in awhile or I'm going over the tops of big boulders or something. Like I said earlier it's never been an issue for me, so I'm definitely not trying to say you should never use braid around rocks or anything. Just that if you fish rip rap or rocks in general quite a bit I'd go with flouro just to prevent a spot wearing in the braid over time.

I like flouro a lot in general too, it's worth trying out on a meme caster. Wouldn't suggest it on a spinning reel.

>>1007809
Damn that blows. If the roads flood you should def paddle around in them.

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>>1007842
dont think i'll get flooded where i am but people within like 40 mins drive are doing that lol

>>1007807
I mean besides the invaisives, it is kinda limited. All over this area (Miami up to Palm Beach) the only actual natives I get are LMB, basic ugly bluegill, and spotted gar. I miss smallmouth and white bass and crappie and shit like that.

On the other hand, I love being able to fish in January without having to drill through ice.

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>>1007248
Are white bass decent eating?

Next time I go to my uncle's house, I might start loading 'em up on a stringer instead of throwing them back.

>>1007828
it sounds appealing, but a couple hundred + a rack to store it, I can't find it in myself to spend that much.
Right now fishing, for me, is a passing interest that I might really get into, but right now I'd rather buy more tackle than buy a kayak.

I actually have a paddleboat but I doubt I can transport that

>>1007846
Kek my dad took his johnboat out when it flooded like that in Austin or Houston in the 90s

>>1007848
>lives in the best place in the US for saltwater fishing
>bitches about the freshwater fish

what are the chances of talking an outdoors store into selling lures at the reduced price if I buy in bulk(EG, dozens of separate lures).

I can't imagine they enjoy holding a large inventory of them and would be willing the deal just to move them?

>>1007861
>big box store
Not a chance

>local tackle shop who have had the same lures on the shelf for months with no movement
Possibly, just talk to the owner you sperg

>>1007854

I held off for a while too. My folks got me a $450 one for Christmas, though and now that I've got a taste for it, I'm already saving up for a more expensive one with a drive.

It helps that I already drive a jeep and storage is not issue.

>>1007861
Try and talk to a manager. I think their margins on lures are pretty good so maybe you can do it but idk if this is the best time of year since shit is actually moving. A smaller place will def be easier than a big chain place, but even big stores are normally willing to deal if you drop some $$$.

>>1007864
You would be suprised. People don't realize that major chain stores will give you deals if you talk to a manager and act right. I learned that from buying shit at Best Buy with my dad. When he would go in there and buy a $1900 laptop and some other shit he would always get them to throw in something for free or give big discounts on accessories. Paying cash also helps too, or at least check or debit because credit cards skim a little off their final profit.

anybody got a palomar knot webm?

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>>1007870
It's so easy mang

>>1007873
just wanted something to save on my phone in case I forget. that will probably work though.

>>1007851
I think they are. If you can get enough have a fish fry.

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>>1007886
ANIMATED KNOTS APP

It's like 4 bucks though.

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Buddy of mine is a master sturgeon fisherman. Here he is the other day, I think he caught ten that day. Catch and release only.

>>1007870
http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar

this site is pure gold, pretty sure theres an app too

>>1007915

It's two posts above you man

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Kek

Looks like I'll have to stick to smaller shops from now on unless I wanna make the trek out to bass pro. Gunna go with a buddy and see what deals they have tomorrow

>>1007944
Fugggg I need to check mine. I actually liked Gander. The only other decent thing close to me is academy.

>>1007944
Isn't Cabela's almost dead too?

>>1007948
Bass pro bought Cabelas.

>>1007944
Everything's like.....half off at mine, I'm surprised everyone on here didn't know yet.

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>>1007944
>>1007948
How can these fuccbois even compete?

>>1007279
jesus why is the stella so damned expensive

>>1007946
Don't worry sportsman's warehouse is buying the stores and converting them to their layout.

It's a much better store than cuck mountain.

The only thing that gander mountain as company took a gander out was their customers walking out to go to bass pro and sportsman's warehouse.

>>1007982
Asians are basically yellow toned jews.

Also it's a nice fucking reel. If you had to play fish in 4lb or 3lb fluorocarbon that's the reel you want. Disgustingly smooth drag. Daiwa has a reel that competes against the Stella that people say is just as good.

>>1007958
weird ill check mine out tommorow
>>1007944
smaller shop has line cheaper than chains around here, underspins are cheaper, generally have some stuff big stores dont carry. always worth checking out
>>1007870
i learned through online videos and just practiced over and over with spare line

whats a good braid to braid knot my niggas? my spool is running low and i have some line laying around

>>1007944

Looks like I have shopping to do tomorrow. Good thing too since I really need to gear up for the summer.

what color panfish tubes do you have good action with?

>>1007991
I don't know if I've ever seen one of those here. Maybe I just haven't noticed since I wasn't really looking.

>>1007995
Me too. I'm gonna try to find a decent surf setup.

What do you guys thinking about sickle styled hooks?

>>1008014
What?

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>>1008014
Looks like a meme for sure

I just use one of them baits that looks wounded and has a rattle inside it and its like got 2 triple hooks on it and I just hold my rod low and every few feet I tug it upward and when I get a bite I wait like half a second or a full second and then whip it up hard and I never have trouble catchin bass

Am I just a worthless plebian redneck? Or am I welcome here?

I also use worms and a bobber when I just wanna smash like 30 bluegill in a pond

Fly fishing has no appeal to me at all it looks like a waste of time

>>1008057
That's probably the longest way I have ever seen anyone describe a fucking jerk bait. Jesus.

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What's a good Memecaster reel for someone who fishes primarily for "bigger" LMB and smaller Pike using Senkos, Spinnerbaits, smaller lures and other such tomfoolery?

Preferably on the cheaper end (less than 150 if possible). I had a Shimano Saros but a piece fucking broke the other day. And my Shimano Curado is waay to big to get any action going on the Bass/Smaller Pike baits. I only use that one for the Canada fishing trips...

I'll be going to Bass Pro and maybe Cabela's tomorrow so I'd appreciate a legit reply. Thanks guys

>>1008058
You can thank the beer for that

>>1008069
You and zuriss would get along great

>>1007248

Hey guys I live in the lower mainland in BC Canada, can any of you guys give me advice on how'd I should get started to get into fishing? Something relatively cheap preferably.

>>1008088
I still need to get him something for Spring Santa. Booze, bait, or braid?

>>1008129
>When Pepsi buys you power pro.

Going to hit up Cabelas and Academy today or tomorrow to see if they have any good deals for stuff to use as gifts. Should have it boxed and sent out soon.

>>1008068
Curado 70 my man or try the Casitas. I don't see how your curado 200 doesn't work though? I've been throwing everything from stick baits, soft plastic (weighted & weightless), frogs, etc. with no issues. Have you tried turning all the centrifugal brakes off? That's what I did when I was frog fishing and I was bombing a spro jr. almost across the entire pond

>>1008158
Well it's a Curado 300e and when I cast a weightless plastic, a spinner or small crank it just feels like I'm reeling in nothing. And if I hook into a bass I'm honestly just man handling it back to the shore lol.

I like the Curado 70; kind of expensive but I think I'll go for it. Any recommendation for line?

>>1008158
One of 3 packages will be delivered today.

>>1008166
Oh shit, yeah a 300 is definitely a bit big for that. The 70 doesn't hold that much line but if you are using braid it shouldn't really matter since the only way they could spool you is if you let them. I'd recommend some power pro 538 20-30 pound braid or Power Pro 8 strand super slick in the same weight. If you want to through a finesse presentation get some 12 pound flouro, preferably seagar, and tie on 4-5 feet to the end of the braid for a leader.
>>1008172
For the gift exchange? If so that's pretty quick, says it will get there the 9th for me

>>1008178
Fucked that up. Ment to say suffix 832 braid or power pro super slick

>>1008178
I assume i'll need to put a mono/flouro backing on this baby if i'm using braid?

Thanks for the help man

>>1008185
Probably be a good idea. Just use some shitty line if you have any. Only go one layer thick with it too so you don't waste spool space

Should be a nice setup

>>1007248
Who owns the pastebin? Ima add another fly fishing one in there if that's alright. Skids is fine, but is very brief in many areas I want to touch up on.

turns out my local outdoor retailer is having 20% off all lures so please educate me on what I should add.
I am >>1007338

I don't plan on buying every style of lure in every single colour so just general preference please.

>>1008178
Yeah, was supposed to be there on the 10th, but tracking says this one was in the area and would be delivered today

>>1008198
>Chatter bait: white or chartreuse
>Lipless crank: metallic or craw
>Shakey head jigs with soft plastic worms if you don't already have any: try and match the color of the bottom of the area you fish, usually moss green, black, brown
>square bill crank: any color

>>1008166
Have you tried using a lighter rod?

>>1008068
TnA for ants..

>>1008223
Actually yes because just for shits and gigs I put the reel on an old crappy pole setup that I use to catch Gills to use for Flatheads.

+Initially I just stuck the curado on the pole that I used to have my Saros spinning reel on which never had problems being sensitive for bass and such

>>1007851

White bass are great eating. i like to do what the Hmongs do: scale and gut them, and grill them whole.

>>1008189
Email it to me

GetSomeMemes at gmail

Everybody talked shit about Skid's anyway but idk if it's because the info is bad or because they hate Skid.

>>1008000
Pink head white tail

Ok complete noob here. I bought a rod and reel this week but I have no idea if there's a proper way to set my rig up. It's a two piece so do I just have the line go all the way down the rod and then tie a hook on the end? Do I need to add a bobber? If I want to take apart the rod do I need to cut the tied hook of and re tie in for the next time?

>>1008295
You can just open the bail so the line is loose and take the rod apart then just close the bail when you've situated the rod however you want it. Gets sort of messy but if you don't want to cut the line it works

>>1008225
Kek. I was just wondering because I never really notice any huge difference between reel sizes as far as using light vs heavier baits.

>>1008254
Sweet, I'll get it to you soon. Not sure how pastebin works, I'm assuming it's text only? Or can I do charts/pics?
And sometimes I feel bad for skid people shit on him so much, haha

>>1007461
roll

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I'm heading the NC mountains next weekend and want to try trout fishing. I have a spinning and baitcasting setup and I want to know what I should pick up from the store. I only have bass tackle right now but I know I should pick up some inline spinners and light mono for trout. What else?

>>1008409
Get some little grubs in a couple of colors as well. Bring a tiny little jerkbait or floating minnow if you have any. Also an acme phoebe spoon 1/12 oz size.

>>1007338
After growing up in a fishing family on both sides and learning from my grandfathers, dad, mom, and uncle, pretty much this:

Fish need to see motion. They are wired to hunt. That being said just seeing a lure beeline through the water almost always looks fishy (huehue). I usually do short pulls away and then bring the rod to the lure and reel in the slack so the lure is pretty much jumping to and fro. Imagine looking at fish in an aquarium; they don't just swim constantly in a line; they bolt and stop. Anything else doesn't seem right

cold front is blowing in as i type this which sucks

the weather here never ceases to amaze me and i've lived here almost all my life

in february it got into the 80s and even the 90s and now the ten day forecast shows low 70s for the highs with lows dipping down into the 40s on some nights

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>when you passions of /out/ and /sp/ collide and you run into UFC Heavyweight Champion and outdoors man Stipe Miocic while buying some lures

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>>1008437
And what I bought because all their fishing stuff is dirt cheap

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Oh man check out what came in the mail today.

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>>1008449

what can i fish for if the water is ~50

freshwater btw

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>>1008455
Fishing streams or lakes? Shouldn't have any problem with trout. Bass and crappie would probably deeper than usual, and bite a little less often. At least in my experience.

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>>1008460

>>1007461
Roll

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>>1008409
>M I C E T A I L S

>>1008325
Yea Pastebin is just text, but if you have any pics you can send those too and I can put them in the Imgur. I wish the Pastebin would take pics too.

>>1008443
>Rippin' Rap
Noice

>>1008475
Those things still creep me out for some reason, especially the pink and whine ones. I think it looks like they ripped the brain and spinal cord out of some animal and are selling it as fishing bait.

>>1008443
good finds

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>>1008437
Cool and he did not even hover hand you.

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Today's lunch break catch. Fishing on my lunch break is still one of the best decisions I've made.

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My buddy and I stopped into Gander today to pick through what they had. They still had 95% of their stuff left and it was all 10-30% off. I helped him pick out a new setup and I just got what's in pick related
>>1008200
I'm an idiot. I thought you were talking about my package coming to you not your package coming to me. I accidentally opened it :( . I will post a pic once the other package arrives.

These will 100% come in handy and will probably get used this weekend, thank you very much anon I really appreciate it
>>1008446
Very nice reel my man. Let us know how you like it

Well fuck I am now out of beer. Time to hit up Cabelas and see what they have for cheap and buy some more Stars on the way back.

>>1008519
I just stopped at Gander. Anon who lives up here said this store wasn't going under, but they just started doing 10%-30% off everything. All of the stuff I grabbed rang up 20%-30% off and I didn't even know there would be a discount until I got to the register and saw the signs.

I have a feeling they will start advertising it this weekend or next week and the store will be wiped within a couple days. I really wish I had more money to burn because I would grab a couple rods or something if I'm gonna get 30% off.

>>1008528
>Beer
>Not putting boxed franzia in a camelbak

>>1008536
The discounts will keep dropping as more shit gets moved out. The parking lot was full when I was just there so I can't imagine their stuff will last that long

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>>1008543
The one up here is just like a normal Friday afternoon, kinda slow. No signs on the outside of the building or anything. I really want to go back in there and grab more shit but I think I should abstain.

Their website is even down now. Who knows what will happen, maybe they will reopen some stores under new ownership. No Academy or Cabela's down here so I'm stuck with Bass Pro, a shitty selection at Dick's, and some local places that are either like all saltwater or have a very limited selection of lures and mostly just sell bait and hooks.

>>1008549
What about walmarts? The ones near me stock for fishing stuff if they're near a lake or fishing hole. Have you tried them? Their selection might not be good enough tho

>>1008519
Kek you're good man no worries, I just hope you get plenty of good use out of them and the others

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>>1007248
>tfw I had a package from Tackle Warehouse on this plane

>spend $250 at walmart filling a tackle box and getting a relatively decent rod/reel setup

>have friend from eygpt thats never gone fishing but really wants to
>all of this stuff is unused
>decide to give him the whole setup to make him more american
>he fishes every damn weekend
>wears american flag clothing and drunks american beer


Building american dreams, one foreigner at a time

>>1008519
I was asked a few threads ago to post some pictures when I got it in. It's the digital chip bait caster. Pretty good out of the box. Put a 3 oz weight on the reel and chucked it across the field. Didn't even have to touch the line, once the weight hit the ground it locked and prevented backlash. So my first thoughts are it's pretty neat, and has a nice casting sound. I'll take it to the lake tomorrow to play with it though.

>>1008552
Some are slightly better than others, but Dick's is better than Walmart. Plus I already own pretty much every lure and bait that Walmart carries and I would use.

>>1008556
Kek. I hope they are quick about sending it again. Anon who bought that Blackout rod from them, shit took forever to get a new one that wasn't broken.

Reminds me of this gas station I deliver to. A couple months ago the owner was telling me that customers were pissed because they were out of a bunch of scratch off lotto tickets. She said that there was a fire at a UPS warehouse nearby and the lotto tickets got burnt up.

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>>1008558
Dog bless anon

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>>1008559
The next reel I get will be a baitcaster and I've been heavily interested in the DC reels. I'm still trying to understand how it works and if it's something I'd have to worry about breaking after a few years.

shit i didnt even know there was a granger here in IL

id go right now but im literally being a bitch about a cold

never grow old anons

>>1008564
The reel I have has different setting for different types of lines (floracarbon, braided, etc.) out of the box it's pretty much ready to go. Easy to take apart as well, there's a dial on the side you use to unlocked it then flick a switch to open it. It's pretty damn light too, and recharges by casting and reeling. I'll have a more in depth analysis in the morning though. So far it seems to be worth the price.

Was there any Ohioians in this thread, I desperately need help

Just got my first pair of waders, the stocking foot kind. Any recommendations on footwear to go with?

I'm at gander looking at getting a Penn Battle II for the surf. They only have combos and the rod with a 5k reel is only 7' and rates to 2oz. Should I just buy the reel separate and get a longer rod?

>>1008568
Up off Milwaukee in Lincolnshire or some bullshit, right? Or at least that's one of their distro places and it's fucking huge.

>>1008558
Nice. Except for the Walmart part, fuck that place. I'm trying to get Venezuelan girl more down with bein a real 'Murrican. She has only lived down here in South Florida where everybody has this East Coast attitude and they're all impatient as fuck and ignorant. She wants to do a road trip before the end of the summer and I'm going to bring her to Bumblefuck, WI to see what people are like when they weren't raised in that hellhole called Boston or Jew York.

>>1008604
How much is it gonna be discounted?

>>1008604
Depends on the discount. Might not be worth it if you don't have a need for the rod.

>>1008604
Do it.

>>1008528
Back got beer and stuff to send for the gift exchange. Hopefully it turns out to be baller ass shit. Also picked up a new fishing bag with 3 insert boxes for $7.35 from the bargain bin.

>>1008537
I have done this while swimming and floating the river.

>>1008611
Only 10%. I passed and I'm just gonna order the Penn from Amazon. I am getting a light rod tho.

>>1008614
>>1008613
the length didn't really bother me, but I would really like to be able to use heavier weights than 2oz kek. If they would've had a heavier rod on the 5k or 6k reel I would've. I'm gonna wait a few weeks and see if the price drops any more. If the whole combo comes down to $100ish I'll get it since that's what I'd pay for the reel anyway.

>>1008617
You might as well spend just a couple more bucks and get you a Spinfisher V, it'll last you much longer.

>>1008560
Like......what would even be the protocol for getting refunded a package that was lost in a fucking plane crash?

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>>1008619
Idk, UPS or whoever has to keep track of where that shit is. Hopefully the shipper will refund the vendor in that case.

>tfw boxed up and ready to go
I think we have one anon left who still needs to shop. Or if he did order, I haven't heard anything. Hopefully he comes thru otherwise I will have to post his info on /b/ and then we gotta pitch in for the person he was supposed to shop for.

>>1008623
I just need to find a card and see about a box then hopefully take it to the post office tommarow.

>>1008629
That's the plan with mine. I was going to just order online, but it's a pain in the ass to know the sizes of stuff you have never used before. I always hang on to small boxes from Amazon and stuff for shit like this and then just taped a notecard on there as a shipping label lel.

I ordered online last time but Dick's I think was the only one who had free shipping and I didn't know exactly what to get from there. I'm glad I went to Gander tho because I got a decent haul for the limited budget.

I really hope that other anon comes thru. It all worked perfectly for Xmas and I don't want anybody to get screwed on this one. But if he does flake out somehow, he will have lots of pizzas coming to his door.

>>1008604

Just got back from Gander Mountain. I'll try again when they slash prices further. Aside from true stuff that was some 40% off, everything was basically brought down to Academy/online prices.

Still got a new life jacket and some mirrolures though.

>>1007248
Could I catch rainbows with this little Rebel jerkbait? The thing has like size 10 hooks on it.

>>1008642
rainbows will fucking eat anything desu
though browns are more likley to take anything that looks like a minnow

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>>1008642
>>1008643
Forgot pic.

I'm concerned about the hooks being a bit too big more than anything.

>>1008634
Yeah Cabelas had a 6 pack of bass mepps in a small 6 section box marked down from $33 to $25 that I almost got instead of this other stuff.

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So I just bought a box of swim baits ment for pike/musky and they are 5.25oz and 6oz swimbaits my biggest rod is rated for a max of 2oz. Am I going to snap that thing in half casting them? It's a heavy rod so it won't flex that much but I'm worried it might snap if I try and bomb it

>>1008652
Unless you are useing 50lb line you will probably bust off casting it first.

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>>1008655
What if I do a gentle sweeping throw with 30?

I'll have to test it. If not I'll just go buy that spool of 50 or 80 pound braid they had at gander

>>1008659
I use 40 with 5oz on my surf rod just do not whip it to hard and you might be ok.

>>1008655
ive thrown 6 ounces of lead ( gently) with 30 lb mono leader

>hype as fuck to finally go to a real fishing spot
>after buttfuck traffic arrive late
>in awe how much water is here
>look around
>"where the fuck do I fish"
>No one around to ask
>no open area to cast
>after walking around for an hour call it quits

Do you just avoid large bodies of water if shore fishing is your only option?

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>>1008673

>>1008673
No I walk around fishing.

>>1008673
I pretty much surf fish all the time so no

It's not too bad if you can find the structures and locate the fish. I'm sure it applies to freshwater as well. Just find good structure and try it out. You can't learn if you don't even throw a line into the water.

If you can't figure it out, just soak some smelly bait and catfishes will come to you.

>>1008673

90% of the fish are going to be concentrated in about 1% of the available water.

Prey fish want to hide from predators and predators want to hide from prey so they can ambush them. Open water is really the last place any fish wants to be for a significant period of time.

So fish are going to be concentrated round shade, cover, and underwater terrain. Concentrate on anything sticking out of or over the water. Bushes, weed lines, docks, undercut shorelines, piles of rocks, tree stumps, half sunken shit.

Places where moving watee meets slow water, like creek or rivery mouths and especially spillways are good. Fish hang out in areas of lesser current and just wait for food to float past.

Honestly, the shore is a great place to fish. Lots of cover usually. Transition between shallow and deep water. Lots of concentrated baitfish, insects, and frogs to eat. Even when you have a boat, you'll likely catch most of your fish within a stones throw of the shore.

>>1008686
I know That, it's just an uncomfortable feeling of looking like a shooby, where I had parked I did a thorough walk around and couldn't find a single spot I could cast effectively.

I'll probably give it another shot later when it warms back up, but really made me sad it didn't just "make sense" fishing there

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I'm ending up with 75$ of Cabela's gift card soon.
Atm I'm gonna be using some of my dad's reels.
Should I get pic related cleaned? Although dusty and nearly 20 yrs old it reels in smooth and the under the spool it has virtually no dirt there.

I'm guessing a tackleshop can clean it up for cheap. Then after get it spooled up too.

I'll hang onto the gift card for a while.
Maybe for waders or some other gear that I need inthe future. May I ask if Cabela's is doing good in business? The gander mountain thing makes me wonder.

I'm used to a one piece, so can anyone explain how I can stop throwing the top half of my rod out on some cast? Happens every 25 cast if I don't slide the rod back down.

>>1008618
I really would only use it a handful times a year, so I don't want to spend too much. Looks like a solid reel though I might splurge for it.

>>1008690
The only way you're gonna learn is to get it out there and go for it. Some lakes are really hard to fish from shore. It's really the exact same thing as fishing a smaller body of water, just more spread out.

>>1008708
just bring a bit of electrical tape and tape it if it that loose
ive had the same thing happen with my surf rod when im trying to whip 3 ounces as far as i can

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>>1008187
Just wanted to say thanks Reddington for the help with this.

I got the Shimano Curado 70XG from Bass Pro and paired it with a 6'6 medium fast action tourney rod. The thing worked like a dream. Very smooth casting and reeling. And I could finesse every single bait I tested on it. I was so excited that when I got home I took it fishing and ended up pissing 7 hours away in a Northern IL forest preserve...

Caught some dinky Pike, a flathead that said "fuck it" attacking my spinnerbait and a couple LMB sitting around.

Oh yeah also used 20lb PP backed with some older mono I had.

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I like this light rod I got from gander. It's not the most sensitive rod, but it's definitely not terrible. I would've been slightly annoyed if I payed the $80 they originally had it priced at, but I have no complaints for the ~$60 I payed.

>>1008724
That's a good looking setup anon

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Also wrangled me a water snake by hand because I'm a Steve Irwin out there when I go fishing... He was a good sport

Somehow someway the thing didn't Urate all over my hand.

>>1008729
Crikey mate!

>>1008724
good, Im glad that reel worked. I almost bought one myself today but couldn't bring myself to spend how ever much it was right then. Maybe if no one buys it and the discount rate goes up ill grab it who knows
>>1008728
Ive liked my 6'6" ultra light so far. too bad if it breaks were fucked because there is no where to return it too now

am i just not catching fish because the water is still cold?

>>1008729
>when you thought you were grabbing a water snake but turned out to be a cottonmouth

I just don't do touch sneks anymore

>>1008735
kek yeah they didn't ask me if I wanted a protection plan like usual. I'll probably get one of those curados too if the price goes down more. I have so many setups though, I'm not super worried about it.

>>1008690

Some bodies of water do have shitty shore access: Few parks. Most of the shoreline is heavily wooded or covered in uncut grass. Only 1 or 2 public piers.

This is by no means the majority of large bodies of water.

But yeah, a boat will Prettt much always give you better options. Even on bodies of water with good shore access, boats get around faster, let you better target fish along the shore without spooking them, let you pull fish out of cover easier, and have a whole host of advantages.

I was in my kayak and had my feet in the water. I was surprised to find bluegill were nibbling my toes. Hung my feet off piers all my life and never had that happen. Fish are just more chill around boats.

>>1008745
>
I was in my kayak and had my feet in the water. I was surprised to find bluegill were nibbling my toes. Hung my feet off piers all my life and never had that happen.

I wish it was like that around here, I can not even swim with out those little faggots trying to rip my leg hairs out.

>>1008752
God danm it.

>>1008738
Has that happened to you? lmao

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>>1008576
not ohioan but watchu need nigga
>>1008690
try to learn some other casting styles people use when they dont have much room to cast
>>1008724
looks sweet. where ya located in northern IL btw?

finally caught a bass at this lake i always get skunked at

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>>1008761
I live in Darien but go to college in Champaign (UIUC). So I frequent the Dupage and Cook county area forest preserves, retention ponds etc in the summer. Trying to get into fishing the rivers this summer...

Where you at?

rain rain go away come again some other day

>>1008736
What the temps? Once things hit 50F here consistently fish started to bite.

>>1008738

Cotton mouths have a super distinctive head (side profile wise, forget the "triangle/diamond" stuff) and swim more on top of the water. They're so buoyant that they really can't submerge fully.

Water snakes will swim with just the head out. Sometimes you can see the back. They won't by sitting on the water like a Cottonmouth.

Water snakes also go completely under the surface and climb tree branches over water, something Cottonmouths don't do.

99% of the snakes you'll encounter on the water are some harmless water snake.

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>>1008831
I hear ya. My buddy really wants to try out the setup I picked out for him and I really wanna fish too but it's going to rain all day just like it has for the past 3-4 days. Worst part is it looks like it's going to keep raining ever day for the foreseeable future
>>1008947
I should have followed that one big snake I think was a cotton mouth. I know the stripped one was for sure a water snake because he was diving in the water and was actually sitting stationary submerged by the shore to not alert me of its position. I've seen both these snakes before and but I've always just considered them all to be water snakes.

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>tfw spring rains are flooding everything everywhere
>all waterways and lakes are nothing but chocolate brown color for the past month and a half
>all I fish for are catfish between 10" and 24" for eating and I choose a different waterway every time I fish which is twice a week
>some faggot put up a month long, county-wide, catfish tournament with cash rewards for most fish caught ($500) and largest fish caught ($1k)
>it was intended to boost tourism, but was a complete cluster fuck
>faggots piled catfish on the banks to die
>it totally and utterly wrecked the catfish population

I'm a little more than pissed.

>>1008831
I made a joke how predictable the weather had been since late March of sun every 2-3 days and inbetween a shower, it completely ruined our golf schedule, so I said fuck it and picked up fishing last week for the first time now that spring semester has finished up

Now I have all this shit for both sitting in my car and nothing to do.

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>tfw when you pull off your old line from last year, clean up your reel and fill the spool up with brand new line

>>1009007
Why do you need to pull off the old line? Mine's been on my reels for a good 15 years or more. I've only respooled 2 because I bought them used and the person had 100lbs mono on it for freshwater catfishing (wtf? lol) they left out in the sun in their truck where it degraded to hell and back. It was so brittle that it wouldn't bend and I literally chipped it off the spool.

>>1009007
I feel like a total fucking dope that I bought a 15-20lb medium action rod when I really needed only half of that(but bigger is better amirite) and then I put 5lb mono on it.

I wanna redo it all over, so cumbersome and ive snapped line casting several times.

>>1009018
You might need a big rod like that one day, your fishing preference will change. just buy a small one too for now

>>1009009
Because he's not retarded

>>1009027
It works but it really feels like it takes all the sport out when I have so much leverage over the fish I push pull it out.

I live in NE Ohio so I'm really not seeing much of anything above 5lbs, but I have had carp snap my older smaller rods, so this time I decided to get as big as I would ever need

>>1009018

iktf, when I was new to fishing and had no idea what I was doing I bought this massive catapult of a fishing rod because I thought smaller was worse except for portability

I thought I was bad at tying palomars because the lure kept "coming off" but looking back I think I launched them halfway across the lake by snapping the light mono line I had on

>>1009035
Hey check your email faggot.

>>1009045
Got it. I still haven't heard anything from that one anon, I hope that cunt buys something for his person.

>>1009043
Dumb question, but what do you do to keep your line from snapping? I'm assuming you just check it every few casts for knicks but how far up the line do you check?

>>1009074
If you just run the line thru your fingers on the retrieve, you can probably feel any big knicks or knots. Otherwise from time to time you want to cut off the first couple feet and retie the lure or hook because that is where it will get beat up. And mostly don't be like that cunt who leaves the same mono on the reel for 10 years. One year max for mono, even less if you fish a lot.

He's probably trolling anyway.

New bread coming...

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>>1009080
>>1009080
>>1009080
>>1009080

Looking to get a new rod. How would a St. Croix Triumph 6' medium power with Abu Garcia Orra S spinning reel fare for bass/small pike? Planning on 15lb braid (wire leaders for pike of course).

>>1008922
50

>>1007248
Tied a small school of (clouser) minnows, sizes 4, 2, and 1/0
>>1007265
Skid posting is best posting
>>1007280
+1, only the finest imported whale oil will do for keeping my flies floating
>>1007373
>pic related for smallies
>wooly buggers and pheasant tails for trout
>>1007380
Come fishing with me
>>1007393
I get mine for $20
>>1007405
Its from old conventional reels for trolling, you had your strong hand on the handle for reeling in big fish, and meme casters were just small conventional reels with level wind.
>>1007414
Because it's what youre used to
>>1007469
Its not cheating, man up and catch some stockies.
>>1007549
Git gud
>>1007576
Not a game warden story but cops
>be me
>riding along
>cop ran my plates for fun
>it came up that I didnt have a motorcycle endorsement is a driver's license
>lights me up
>chews me out
>I show him my m1 only license
>he turns red
>"h-have a nice day skid"
>rushed to his car
>drives away quickly
>it was annoying
>>1007613
Eat it whole, raw, and alive, scales spines and all
>>1007649
Nice
>>1007650
Checj your line every few fish, it will fray quickly. If it is, cut off about a foot of line, stuff it in your pocket, tie back on, and keep fishing. Abd remember, line and lures are consumables
>>1007679
Maine bub™ does but he's not been on in a while. He learned me how to fly fish
>>1007780
5/7
>>1007851
Theyre pretty good
>>1007861
Big box store 0 probavly 70% on a small business
>>1007897
Nice
>>1008000
Never use tubes. Nail tails are great though, white and chartreuse
>>1008057
Fly fishing is a lot of fun actually
>>1008455
Walleye, pike, trout, crappie, perch
>>1008518
Nice catch flybro
>>1008558
Your friend sounds cool as fuck
>>1008595
Any wadeing boot will do, I just use the $13 pair of Wal-Mart shoes though, works okay
>>1008644
The hooks look fine to me
>>1008652
Lob it instead of flick it and youll be fine
>>1008708
Put candle wax on the male ride if the rid, it will stay put better
>>1008736
Maybe
>>1008831
+1

>>1009510
>>1009082
Oops, old threas, forgot trip, forgot pic

>>1008659
>>1008652
DO NOT.

You can crack a rod doing this.

I cracked a 7'2" MH Vendetta throwing one of the smaller 3 pronged Alabama rigs.