Fishing & Tackle Thread

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>>903979
Fucked up the OP pic because I'm half asleep. Oh well.

>>903980
Lmk what i need to send u for ss.

>no baggie pls sked

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>>903982
Shipping info and whatever type of fishing you normally do

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>>903980
How about a christmas edition?

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>>903990
Damn I would've done that if I had it before.

Plus I'm limited with the capabilities of my two or three free iPhone photo editors.

>>903982
Send a couple websites as well that we could order from. But tbqhwy if I get you, I'm probably just going to buy shit in the US that you can't find in Yurop and then send it via USPS.

how'd Cod opening go for you aussie boys?

I lost two lures and a hat. fucking rotten luck.

>>903991
Theres only one or two worth your time as english speakers. Ill send you the stuff today or tomorrow. Cba with a throwaway mail rn

>>904000
Don't use a throwaway email because I will need to email you back mang.

And my email is in the OP

>>904011
well shit my dude hold on a sec

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>christmas
>dec 1st

>>903943
>>903944


Thanks a lot. Will give it a try

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>>904107
just some green sunfish? when was that, like a month ago? or is this the south, where shits green always unless its dry then its fucking dead always

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Amberjack stole my lure

>>904146
cast out a new lure and hook the same jack and get your lure

>>904161
The small ones taste good too

>>904184
Beautiful fish m8

Gonna hit the pier tonight for more saltwater dinks, stay mad h8ers

>saltcucks

literally lmao'ing @ ur lives

>>904189
Reported for /b/ tier trolling and bait

>>904191
announcing a report is a bannable offense

reported for announcing a report

Anybody familiar with Carolina Skiff boats? What's the difference in DLV DLX JVX etc.

Looking for something that I can take inshore fishing but also drafts shallow for bass fishing.

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>>904200
wholly shit

>>904200
dont make me report your report report announcement, because if i have to report you ive already announced it, and i dont want to get reported for anouncing a report

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>>903979
Today is the day anons

>>904218
You have so much to live for.. jk RIP in piece

>>904218
At least feed a shark with your meaty bits.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Mach_Speed_Spool_MCS_Casting_Reel/descpage-LMC.html

Picked this up during the black Friday sale and should be here soon. Anyone here have one? I can't find many reviews for it.

>>904246
i think tx lizzard fag has one, he seems to like it. if its the one i think it is.

>>904213
Yes

Hull design

Get one

>>904246
>>904249
He has the Mach II, I think it's slightly different.

I want to strap my rod to my pack for hiking, but I don't want the line and etc to be caught on branches. Are there any affordable nylon cases designed for a broken down fishing rod?

>>904302
There's a ton of them.

But you don't even really need one. Get a 2pc rod (or even 3+) and when not in use put the reel in your backpack and just strap the two rod sections to your bag however you want. If you want to go light, just get one of those rod socks and attach that to your pack.

And when you find a fishing spot, it takes 2min to put the reel on the rod, pull the line through the guides, and tie on a hook or lure.

>>904307
I see, simple now that you mention it.

>>904286
Which on? Are skiff boats even good for deep bay waters

>>904307
I made a diy rod case out of pvc pipe and strap it to molle. But I'm not one of those lightweight hiker cucks

>>904310
Yes Carolina Skiff makes boats that can handle deep bays and ocean currents

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>>903979
Hey guys. Thinking of buying this kayak for 150. Any idea what brand? Can I fish from this bitch?

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>>904313
Thanks for the in depth advice. I now know the difference between the different Carolina models. Thanks for the help.

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>>904232
>RIP in piece
>in piece
>piece

Rest in peace in piece

Wut

>>904318
Welcome to meme town brother

>>904315
I do most of my pond fishing in a kayak.
Get one it's p fun.

>>904318
>babby's first meme

>>904330
>>904341
Kill yourselves faggots

>>904213
Carolina Skiff are trash for choppy waters. Even their v hulls are shit compared to other v hull boats. Only really good for a cheap center console for rivers and lakes. Maybe saltwater flats like Florida and Louisiana has but will break your back and knock your teeth out in choppy bays or oceans.

>>904342
>unironically calling people faggots

Bet you came from reddit and your first board was b r9k or pol

>>904346
Been here since 2007 but whatever makes you feel better there buddy.

>>904346
First board /tg/ here bois

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>got a penn fathom for 20% off
>saved 44 bucks

I truly have dindu tier spending habits when it comes to fishing like Pepsi but I couldn't resist this one.

>>904346
>b
like 90% of chan inhabitants didn't hit b first

>>904317
https://www.carolinaskiff.com/boats/carolina-skiff?mobile=true

That will help you more than anyone here will

>>904347
Nobody said when. And attempting to validate yourself by when you joined is very /b/ like

>>904370
That still doesn't tell me the fucking difference between a fucking DLV and DLX holy shit. Can't tell if you're being retarded or if Carolina Skiff is. There's literally nothing on Google that explains the fucking difference.

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>>904382
>very /b/ like

I started out on k....

>>904382

>The unique hull design of the DLV Series appeals to both the shallow water angler and the enthusiast who like to venture into deeper waters. The modified Tri-V hull design allow for a smooth, outstanding performance dry ride. Delivering peace of mind on the water and giving you more boat for less.
>Quality stainless steel components, plentiful storage space, wide open deck space, large front and rear fishing decks, rear cushion jump seats, console with an open face for mounting up to a 10" flush mount electronic screen and 3 stainless steel cup holders, stainless cooler seat frame with adjusting flip flop back rest and your choice of a bimini top or a T-top, give you a great boat for anything from a family excursion to a day of fishing.

>The DLX-Series flat-bottom skiffs can be used for work or play. The DLX can be used for almost anything. From a day of fishing, cruising or commercial boating, to search and recuse, filming or photography. The stable, durable and fuel efficient DLX can carry more weight further and faster using less horsepower. You could say the is like a pickup truck of the boating world. The DLX draws very little water, so getting back into the shallow areas isn’t an issue for the flatbottom skiff. The DLX-Series is a patented hull design with bow splash guards to help keep you dry from bow over spray. The DLX also has positive tracking keels on the running surface, keeping the boat tracking true while maneuvering without the typical flat-bottom slide.

Holy shit can you not read?

>>904382
My personal experience with carolina skiff is limited, however, my grandfather has one. He said it was one of the biggest mistakes hes ever made and that the boat is garbage. He takes really good care of it and it still pretty much sits in the shop getting worked on. Thats all the anecdote i have to offer. Take it with a grain of salt.

>>904393
What in God's name needs to get worked on besides the outboard motor?

>>904393
Would never buy them used. Nobody ever takes care of skiff boats. They beat the shit out of them.

Id personally buy a Mako 19 CPX or 18 LTS. Mako makes solid boats. My Uncle has a 21 LTS that he uses for catfishing but its more expensive. Its very sturdy and stable. It doesn't rock much at all. It has a large casting deck and could see it being used for bass. Its a saltwater boat so obviously it would work there.

>>904399
Electronics. Hull work. Paint needs to be re done once a year if you keep it in water. Etc. Boat ownership isn't cheap as just buying one and keeping it full with gas and oil. Problem is 99% of boat owners don't do any of that maintenance and then complain its broke all the time and sell it. Used boats are mostly trashed by lack of maintenance or by hardcore fishers that have drilled a hundred holes in it for rod holders and have tore up the upholstery and electronics all gone to hell because they try to nigger rig things instead of getting them professionally installed. Literally seen a boat for sale with a diy trolling motor mount out of ply wood and a bunch of holes drilled for pvc pipe rod holders. Expected to get full resale value

>>904399
His grandfather is clearly a fucking idiot who beats his boat to shit and then blames the boat

Pretty good chance I'm going to Islamorada for spring break with some buddies in March. Anyone ever wade the flats with a fly rod for bones there?

>>904408
As do boomers do with every thing they buy.

They go buy a toilet and throw it on the truck then throw it on the ground when they get home to find it broken when they open it then go leaving bad reviews of on every site they can find and condemn the company to hell and back.

>>904406
My grandfather is a mechanic and carpenter trying to enjoy his retirement. Hes taken the fucking thing out on the water maybe 10 times and has owned boats before. Skiffs are just junk.

>>904405
>>904416
How the fuck could a boat take more time to fix than you use it? The only thing that can really fuck up badly is the engine.

Even holes in the hull are as easy as slapping on some fiberglass, electronic issues can be fixed in an hour and "HURRR HOLES EVERYWHERE" is a stupid argument and noone actually does that shit to the point that the boat would be a piece of junk.

>>904421
It has been engine problems. Dont know the specifics. Doesnt help that the guys at the marina that work on it arent exactly geniuses either.

>>904423
so buy a new engine or find competent people to work on it for you, I still fail to see why everyone responds to people interested in used boats with "NAH BRAH IT AINT WORTH IT"

>>904427
I just said carolina skiffs were from what I heard not very good boats. Not sure why you are so mad.

This fishing thread is one of the worst we have ever had

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>>904189
yeah what ever you say there guy.

>>904246
i have one, it cast really well.

>>904302
>a piece of abs tube and 2 caps. one with a screw top.
>art supply stores sell expandable plastic tubes for transporting art
>some florescent bulbs come in thin plastic tubes
>rod caddy / bazooka tube

>>904310
yes very much so

>>904507
They are never good.

Its either saltwater vs freshwater
Hurr bass fishing is boring
Or boats are brought up and a bunch of bank fishers argue about boat brands.

>>904510
We have had a few quality threads. Its always salt vs. fresh water though. I do both and dont really understand why it matters. I do fish fresh water more but I live really close to a lake.

>>904516
I fish inshore a lot. But I have a small boat so stick to rivers unless the weather is good to go out in the bay.

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Yiff me skid~

>>904529

Pounces on ur belly and notices ur bulge

OWO What's this?

So I think my friend just got arrested for stealing a Porsche.

>>904541
quality friends there bub

>>904539
>>904529
no
bad furries
don't make me get a spray bottle
>>904510
saltwater is a lot more fun imo
>>904363
nice reel though

>>904545
Just the smell and being in open water trumps freshwater. I don't even hAve to be fishing to enjoy it more

>>904543
Called me right before saying "You think I should do it?"

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>>904507
They're good when a lot of new fish are getting posted or when people discuss tackle & techniques. I think the salt/fresh bs is going to die down eventually. It progressed from beating on pepsi to backlash against the saltfags. We'll see if things improve from there.

>>904563
It doesn't help when only like 4 people actually own a boat and 90% of people here catch dink fish on $100 combos

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>>904566
You you know where you are?

>>904573
That nigger looks 8 and already thinning hairline

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>>904563
People started a salt/fresh shitposting war over a big smelt I posted a week or two ago

Maybe this saltwater dink will trigger everyone again

might have lost my fishing bag

left it at the park - went back and its gone

atleast its winter, right guys

>>904592
That sucks. I did that with that bag full of soft plastics at a few lakes but both times it was later at night and I realized as soon as I got home so I was able to get back within half an hour.

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>>904592
Whew lad. For this reason I am reluctant to mob with more than a few lures. I pack a small plano or two

>Carolina Skiffs are garbage!
>o no it's not the boat itself that has issues it's the motor which is actually manufactured by a completely different company
>I know I'll blame the boat manufacturer instead for my grandfather's inability to perform routine maintenance on a motor to make sure it stays in good shape

the absolute STATE of (You)

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R8 my yak

>>904601
I like it seems like you've really got it decked out quite well

I thought about getting a yak and decking it out with all the bells and whistles but decided to save for a John boat instead

>>904581
Nice bait

>>904601
Field and Meme

>not a Hobie

Kill yourself

>>904601
How fast does it go with that motor?

>>904616
>>>/reddit/

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got a keeper red the other day from shore. tasted good

>>904610
Yeah it's not finished yet. I still need to build a platform for the seat (just a few inches, enough room to slide a tackle box under), build a cart, and eventually buy a fish finder. I don't plan on taking it out until spring, so there's plenty of time to add all sorts of shit. I thought about going the jon boat route as well but a kayak seems slightly more convenient to lug around in a truck bed.

>>904621
Dunno haven't taken it out yet. I hope it's fast. I got a 45 lb thrust motor which is probably overkill. But I plan on hitting the river sometime and have no idea how strong the currents may be out there.

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>>904574
yfw: that kid has a bigger dick than you

>>904601
just like the one I just sold. I think you commented on it in another thread. looks cool bro. I'd stick a 4" lowrance and a anchor trolley on it. though I'm addicted you yak attack rails for rod holders and camera gear Ive found that a 8" extension on the rod holder right in front of you, really helps for trolling and dead sticking baits. and y u no milk crate?

also you know theres smaller lighter and stronger batteries that will weigh half of that one you have?

>>904213
>>904310

Carolina Skiff boats are decent I guess. They're basic fiberglass center console boats with not much luxury or comfort. Good entry level center console boat that is sold in masses and abused a lot.

The DLV is a modified Tri-V hull.
The DLX is a flat bottom skiff.
The JVX is a modified V hull.

They're all about the same. I'd personally go with a JVX or DLV if you were doing deep water, but they are still shit for deep water. You would want a deep V hull.

Their other company Sea Chaser makes actual deep V bay boats.

The F series stands for Flats. Made for more shallow saltwater down in Florida and stuff. You'll see them everywhere.
The HFC is a hybrid fish and cruise center console.
The LX is like the standard center console bay boat.
The Sea Skiff series is like a mix between the F and LX series.

They are decent brands. With Carolina Skiff you probably won't be able to fish in choppy waters as much and will only be able to go out in the bay when the weather is perfect, unless you want to be uncomfortable the entire time. On the other hand if you get a Sea Chaser, you won't be able to go fishing in as shallow water because of the deep V design.

I'd personally go with a Mako inshore boat. Either the 18 LTS or 19 CPX.

Either way, research each model. Look at all the specs. Take reviews with a grain of salt. And always always always go out for a test ride before you buy one. That way you'll know if you'll like it.

It's up to you though. If you'll be bay fishing mostly, go with Sea Chaser. If you'll be bass/shallow water fishing mostly, go with Carolina Skiff. If you want an even mix, go with Mako.

>>904541
>>904561

Are you and your friend niggers?

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>>904649
No. May have some nigger moments tho.

>>904653
You should just end your lives for being nigs

>>904507
see
>>904600
Thanks for typing that out for me

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>>903979
I'm seriously depressed... should I actually try to get help anons? I keep getting a rope together to hang myself but end up not doing it. I often just want to blow my brains out with my .270 winchester but it would make a mighty mess and horrify my wife when she found me. Hanging is a lot less messy but I'm scared of the minute or so of horror till I pass out and die.

Fishing doesn't even make me happy anymore. No one cares or wants to go with me. No one wants to go hunting. No one wants to go shoot arrows at the range for fun. No one wants to blow up soda cans with a shot gun. There is just no hope for friends as an adult. Everyone is too busy with work or their kids or some other horrific boring thing.

Everyone just wants to drink beer, or watch tv, or sit on their ass and get fat.

I'm basically an alcoholic and need to stop and I don't know if I'm going to make it to the new year guys.

If I don't make it keep shit posting for me guys.

>4chan isn't a blog it's basket weaving forum for Vietnamese shemales
>I know friends.....I know

>>904694
I'd consider talking to a proffesional. We all hit ruts in life but it sounds like you're taking this one pretty hard, which is fine it happens. Talk to someone about learning CBT as someone who got pretty messed up by depression it's one of the best tools i have. Being able to talk yourself through it (CBT) and talking to someone is really relieving. I'd give that a shot before doing anything drastic. I lucked out and a bunch of my friends went from gamers to gamers who go camping/fishing. Find an interest group (maybe on social media) and try to find other who share the same interest as you. Failing that share you shit here or on adv plenty of anons would be willing to lend an ear myself included. Good luck anon and i'm hoping for you.

Pike continue to bite up to and through the point when the water is iced over, right? I'm on a quest to catch my first pike. Any tips for late-season pike in cold water?

>>904633
Yeah that was probably me. I'm not using a milk crate because I don't know what I'd store in it. Thanks for the other suggestions tho bro

>>904694
I know that feel anon. Get some professional help man, do it for the people who love and care about you.

>>904529
I want to wake up as an anthro snow leopard just like that
>warm fur
>funny ears the move
>claws you can use to open packages
>fluffy tail
>animal sight, sound and smell

guys can we talk about fishing

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>>904770
Skid pls. Turn your trip on.

>>904772
That can't be skid there isn't enough spacing.

>>904694
Don't fuck over everyone else who owns guns by shooting yourself and adding to the gun death statistic.

Talk to your wife. Go see a counselor. Try anything before you quit on yourself.

>>904772
I'm not skid
I wish there was less tripfag discussion here and more fish discussion here to be frank pepsiguy

>>904612
Do white croaker (that pic) make good live or cut bait?

>>904363
you reel with your right hand?

>>904592
>>904594
That would suck for me. I typically have $200-400 in my bag if salting between lures and an extra reel.

>>904628
You gotta get a gps app on your cell phone, then clock your speed on the water.

>>904694
That sucks man, you'll get through it. Down periods suck and I'm a people hater so when I get down it's worse, no social circle and all.
Most areas have all sorts of groups, ie fishing, hunting, that meet once a month during the off season. See if you can find any that have your interests.
Find new hobby to immerse yourself in. Helps if you're spergy and go all in learning.

Go to a prof if you're really to the point where you're actively thinking of ending it.

Otherwise I'll be sure to shitpost & troll harder.

Good luck anon

>>904694
Since my mom died and my dad lost our house (mid August) that's how I've been
I only got a job at Dicks cause I couldn't keep commuting to McDonald's and spending more on gas than I make in a day. A good day is one where I don't sit with a gun to my head trying to work up the nerve to do it.

Where do you live? If you're near Ohio we could ride my motorcycle in to a brick wall together
Or maybe try being friends and see if that works first

>>904759
>claws you can use to open packages
Don't forget you can also clean your catch with them and murder the insolent
>>904773
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>>904788
Hook it in the tail by a 7/0 circle hook and out it.out live. The crabs will leave it alone more

>>904804
Jesus what would I be looking for on a 7/0? I think on the west coast it would only be shark. That croaker I posted is like 2x the average size

>>904788
I've used them as both.

>>904811
They are annoying, always take my bait, I'll live line one next time

>>904810
Oh I thought it was about 7-8 inches
In the east cost you could get a cobia, snook, drum, stingrays, shark, bluefish, mackerel, striper, etc depending on what's running and what part of the water you fish
>>904814
Use a smaller one though with a bit of steel wire

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>>904770
What do you think this is? The fishing general or something?

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>>904820
I thought it was /dbt/

>>904817
Was probably 10 inches. Very fat though. Usually I catch 4-8inch croaker. We get rays, shark, mackerel, and striper but a wire lead does sound smart. I have a ton of it for making inlines I'll just need to whip up some haywire twists

>>904826
I'd say #3 is ideal and that 10 inch I wouldn't hesitate to fish
Rig up a #50 shock leader, put on a pyramid sinker, and 6-8 inches of 43 pound (or heavier if you want) wire with a swivel at one end and a 6/0-7/0 octopus circle hook, you'll have fun with a shark or ray, or fish it higher in the water and get a mack or shark

>>904826
If you can get a mess of them they make great fish tacos.

>>904830
Really? I've heard not to touch them as they are known to accumulate chemical contaminants and are bony

>>904746
bumping this. first time fishing for pike this winter

>>904827
We don't have big mackerel over here. But live bait rigging like that would work for halibut.

>>904831
They are in the drum family. Just think of them as small redfish.

>>904839
Do halibut roam though? I thought they stay put so it's better to cover water looking for them.

>>904842
Interesting. They roll around near me in huge schools and when they are near you will never catch anything else because they are so aggressive about feeding

>>904832
Second I need a pike on fly

>>904862
The best eating croakers are in the 12" range easier to clean but still young and light.

Skin and fillet them out.
Clean out any left behind or pin bones.
Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips.
Coat in mix of corn meal with salt and pepper.
Fry in oil till crispy and golden.
Place on two warm corn tortillas.
Top with cole slaw, chipotle mayo and a squeeze of lime.

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>>904880
>skin and fillet them
WRONG

Filleting panfish is degenerate, the only way to eat them is scaled/fried or baked whole

>>904881
Eating them whole is too gross imo. If it's not in fillet form then I won't eat it

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>>904701
>>904757
>>904779
>>904802
>>904804

Thanks guys.

I live out west but it's good to hear other anons know the shit I'm talking about.

I got rid of all my booze last night so it's a start at least and I'm going to join a fishing club.

>>904881
I skin bluegill and cook them whole on the bone, then remove the meat with a fork and eat it or put it into tacos. It doesn't waste any meat and I don't have to eat around bones.

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>>904839
have you ever fished baja or socal? west coast has bigger sized macs, just not so much in norcal because food and water temps.

>>904862
hali's swim all over the place and all over the water column. its when they are mating they settle into dips. croakers make good live bait, lings eat em' just not off the pier there because not many predators cruising through. smaller live mac as bait will get you bit from the pier easier. hali's striper ect will eat live macs.

also dont eat croakers bro. mercury is high on them here.. if you want to then eat the younger smaller ones, less time alive means less parasites and low merc levels.

>>904888
trips of truth

>>904892
I'm not worried about losing meat. I get most of it when I skin and fillet them, learn to do it right and there is little "waste". The rest I grind down for chum or bait for traps. It is also faster than cleaning and scaling.

>>904901
Lol thats what I thought, I was pretty sure croaker are trash for eating. I have yet to catch anything other than baitfish and perch off the piers here, but I've heard that Walleye perch make fantastic sashimi. I've only ever cooked Barred Surf Perch filleted and fried but that was delicious

>>904912
Low to moderate

https://www.disabled-world.com/calculators-charts/fish-mercury.php

>>904892
this
I eat them off the bone 99% of the time but it all flakes of the skeleton so easily theres no reason to let it go to waste by filleting it

>>904904
True but I don't use my leftover fish for chum so I like to get as much from each fish as possible. I fillet large fish like trout and catfish but anything under 15 inches or so gets its head cut off and cooked whole.

You lose about 30% of the meat on panfish between the bones and around its neck when you fillet it

>>904892
I do use this method for gar to get the meat to make gar balls.

>>904914
>>904914
There is a region specific warning from fish and game saying not to eat them where I am from brah

>>904914
>>904922
Also it isn't a mercury issue its other contaminants iirc

>>904922
Well shit that sucks, I'd find a different place to fish.

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>>904924
yeah i just use merc as a common warning..

>>904930
I thought this was only in California? Whiting and or Croaker or whatever the local name is are safe on the Atlantic Coast and around during Florida right?

In parts of California they warn against them and black Croaker and some other species with similar diets to them?

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>>904839
kingfish, sorry i forgot..we dont have kingfish so i correct myself. our macs are much smaller than kingfish.

>>904935
Awww shit coast guard pier. Monterey bay anon how's the fishing going on the south side of the bay? Slow up here on the north side

>>904934
Yeah well we are in California lol

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>>904938
Oh...

>Cast out $7 dardevle spoon once
>It gets snagged
>Fish for 3 hours afterwards
>I continue my streak of no bites into 4
1 month
Why do I do this for fun?

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EastBayCA and TXfag, you guys around? I sent out emails making sure errybody is still down for the secret santa and just want to make sure you cunts are still down.

>>904957
Hey Pepsi send me that address.

>>904966
Stupid /b/ dropping my trip.

>>904967
I will when I do all of it probably tomorrow

>>904975
Cool I'll be getting that stuff cleaned up a bit and find a box it will fit in.

Float/worm questions: If you guys fish with a float and worms, how is your setup like?
Do you put the float directly on the braided line or add fluorocarbon/nylon leader and put it on there? Do you attach a single worm or a ball of worms? Do you leave the bail up or down while the float is on the water? Also do you add a split shot betwwen worm and float?

Its a type of fishing i'd like to get better at. There's a guy who comes to my usual spot some times and ive seen him leave with some nice size trouts on days where I dont catch anything.

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>>905024
I like to thread the worm on the hook and a add few drops of pro cure bloody tuna. I also like to use slip bobbers.

>>905027
that bobber is upside down though.

>light reflecting off water is white
>white side of bobber is up, hard to see for you
>red side is down
>easy for fish to see

other way
>bobber floating how it would with no line
>red side up, easy to see
>white side down, hard for fish to see

also

>a fixed depth, because water is always the same depth and fish are always feeding on that level

>>905024
put a bobber on your line normally, and if you do a split shot, you either want it 12-18 inches from the hook or half way between the hook, so the bait moves naturally. as for hooking the worms, you can gob a single worm on the hook, you can hook the worm once, you can use one worm, you can use many, its all up to you. dont hesitate to play around a little

>>905033
as if i made the picture. retard.

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>>905033
Your autism is showing a bit there mang.

>>905040
>you're not allowed to criticize the image i stole

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So i was planning on taking my boat out for the first time to a local lake to make sure the motor runs good before i go and take it out on a river.

But I am not experienced in lake fishing (with the exception of trout form shore), so i will be somewhat clueless out there.

The lake i will be fishing has bluegill,crappie,bass,and trout

What lure could i use to effectively target as many of those fish as i can?

Or would i be better off drowning a nightcrawler on a dropper loop?

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>>904957
Replied just now.

>>905060
m e p p s
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fish it normally for bass, bluegill, and trout, then for carp either snag them or drag it on a muddy bottom on early fall and hope they pick it up
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>>905060
Skid was right for once >>905071

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>>905033
That's how bobbers are.

>>905079
which part of this micro rant are you replying to?

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>>905033
Damn, I was lookin to see what my bobbers were like and I just realized I don't own a single red n white plastic shit bobber.

>>905081
thats cause youre wealthy
i use the little 1/2 inch red and white cheapo bobbers as strike indicators fly fishing

>>905080
The part where you are putting bobbers on upside down.

>>905083
red side go up, white go down

throw one in a glass of water, see how it floats. its supposed to be the same way on your line.

>>905084
I never knew this. Makes perfect sense. I feel like an idiot now...

>>905082
>wealthy
Skid, you can buy a 10pk of the little balsa ones at Bass Pro for a few bucks.

>>905083
>>905084
And the little peg coming out of the bobber goes up. I always remember white being up, easier to see against the dark green water. Skid is just having a bout of the 'tism.

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Should we draw for the Secret Santa here on the 'Chan? Does it matter to you guys if you know who is getting you gifts? Or I can keep it secret so nobody knows who is shopping for them...

>>905094
I think it should be random then once we get the packages we can post them and whoever sent them can reply and say it was them

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>>905096
Sounds good. I just drew em so
i'm going to send out the emails. Too bad I know who is shopping for me now.

And if you fags want to wait a week or so before sending stuff, go for it. As long as it gets to them before Xmas. And if you flake out, get ready for lots of cheese pizza showing up at your doorstep.

>>905071
>>905074
alright, any particular color/size?

The water is pretty clear and gets deep fast

>>905088
no, it doesnt
riddle me this: why would they make the bright red easy to see part point towards the fish and the white part that will sorta blend in with the sky towards you to look at?
>>905094
i second tx
>>905099
all of them
get more natural colours, and get a few in each size. the little ones for bluegill trout and dink bass, the big ones for bigger bass and snagging carp.

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>>905099
My favorite has always been the natural brown, black and white skirt with the gold blade. Especially for clear water, that should do work. Silver/Gold blades with a white skirt is straight and I have done welll in certain situations with the firetiger blade and yellow skirt.

Agila #1 for big bluegill and sm/md crappie, #2-#3 for really fat bluegill and sunfish, med-lg crappie, sm-med bass, and #4-#5 for medium+ largemouth.

>>905096
>>905101
Emails sent mangs

>>905094
>odd number

I would love to get in but I'm not gonna have any money until the 17th

>>905101
Git ready for that fat bag of flour in the mail.

I'm glad because I might actually have an idea what to get for my person. Well actually so many choices but I have some good ideas.

Y'all niggas content?

>>905107
What are you talkin about with the odd number? Skid sent a complicated email mentioning that too. There are 7 people shopping and 7 people receiving gifts. I dropped em in my scoot helmet and pulled the names one by one. What doesn't make sense?

And you coulda gotten down anyway. It's only $20 or just make your own or regift some of ur shit.

>tfw that Lew's combo shipped today but can't touch it til xmas

>>905112
Wuz that your catch? A pike and a largemouth? Damn.

>>905109
There's not gonna be a buyer for everyone because of the odd number you mong

You can't do a secret Santa without an even number of people unless someone agrees to buy for two people

>regift a bag of plastics minus one or two baits and a couple cranks that haven't really produced

Kek I'm not that Jewish peps

>>905114
That's a chain pickerel

>>905118
Wut are you talking about? It seemed to work out fine. I'm confused as to what people think won't work.

Also for you fags in the Secret Santa, Dick's still has Buy 3 Get 1 Free and free shipping on tons of lures but make sure you check the stock on everything because some of the baits I clicked on said "Ships in 1-3 Days" while others said "Ships in 5-8 Days"

I might just go to Bass Pro and then mail it through the post office. Priority mail on a ~4oz package will ship anywhere in the country within 3-4 days for like $4.

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>>905118
>write everybody's name on a blue post-it note (which wasn't even necessary)
>write everybody's name on a yellow post-it note
>fold up yellows and drop them in muh helmet
>pick out each yellow post-it one by one
>first yellow post-it is anon Pepsi is buying for
>second yellow is anon TXfag is buying for
>third yellow picked is anon Zuriss buys for
>fourth yellow is anon Joe is buying for
>fifth yellow is Yuro's giftee
>sixth yellow post-it is EastBayCA's anon
>seventh and final post-it is the anon Skid shops for
>if somehow I'm drawing #4 (Joe) and I pull out the yellow Joe note, throw it back and pick again
>tfw didn't even have to do that, all worked well

>>905101
Because fish Don't see red that well and white shows up better in low light.

Skid

Where did you order from?

I kinda want to send it from Dick's but there's so many possible things I could buy so I want to go debate and stare at an actual store and figure it out.

lostmyfishingbag guy here

what should are the essentials for winter fishing up here in illinois

going after pike, muskie, bass maybe catfish

Should I even bother fishing lakes from the shore? It seems I can never get any bites from the small amount of water I can actually access. Shore fishing just seems significantly suckier than fishing from any kind of boat.

>>905141
It is, people don't like to admit it, but it realy sucks not being able to hit the best spots.

But when your poor your poor so you make do and try to convince yourself it's not that bad.

>>905141
Depends on the lake some have plenty of good places you can hit where you can find space to cast but most of the large lakes that I've tried to fish from shore kinda sucked cause the trees went right up to the water so there was no way to get a cast out not to mention all the time walking from spot to spot not that walking sucks it just means less time you've got a line in the water so I've just stuck to ponds and smaller reservoirs

And shore fishing is worse than a boat no doubt but boats are money pits unless you get a plain John boat with an older motor in good shape that you can easily work on yourself when something inevitably breaks and even then you've gotta pay registration fees on it

Boats really open up a whole new world of fishing opportunities though and I hope to get one relatively soon myself

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I actually did good with Gander Mtn. They have free shipping right now and 15% off your whole order but that's only 3 days so no idea when it ends. I paid ~$23 after taxes and shipped and if I bought the same stuff with Bass Pro's shipping and pricing, it would've been $40 with taxes n shit.

>>905141
The big lakes, it does kinda suck. That's why I fish all these lakes in commercial areas and shit. I can walk around most of the shoreline and sometimes get some good casts out there.

>>905128
I ordered from cabellas. I like them more than dicks, worth a small.shipping fee. I went a little over 20 though
>>905155
I spend just shy of 30 after tax.

Are there any decent saltwater channels like blacktiph but around the Chesapeake bay area

>>905126
>>905098
You gotta sensor your things better
I'm 100% sure I got cabay
Let's hope he's good with guessing flies or whatever I put down for
I'll be happy regardless though

>>905176
Wait no, nvm, it's lizard fag

>>905176
CAbay buyin for you?

Well you have a 1 in 6 chance of being right. But those aren't the best odds so you are probably wrong.

>>905172
I honestly don't really remember who got who anymore even though I just picked em a couple hrs ago. Should be cool tho.

>>905177
Where are you even getting this from?

You could be right. But likely wrong. 33% chance of it being one of those couple people.

>>905177
Would you be interested in some soft plastics?

I have some bubblegum trick worms, watermelon candy baby brush hogs, junebug red baby brush hogs, white ice super flukes, and ox blood cotton candy chartreuse lizards that I never use and I don't have anyone near by to give them to

I'm not doing the secret Santa but I know you're always hard up for cash so I wouldn't mind helping a brotha out

>>905179
>Where are you even getting this from?
That spot of marker to didn't cover
It matches perfectly with the G in lizardfag
>>905188
I'm always open for handouts. What's the price tag?

>>905189
Kek. Ok skid. You got it all figured out.

I was going to send everybody the emails of the people they are shopping for just in case they had a question but I don't want anybody to spoil the suprise.

>>905188
I keep throwing all my old soft plastics in a bag in my car and one day I'm gonna mail a trash bag full to Skid so he can melt em down into dildos and new soft baits.

>>905189
>I'm always open for handouts. What's the price tag?

$0

Shipping won't be more than like 5 bucks anyway I could probably fit them all into one of those flat rate envelopes

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>>905192
Just put it in whatever bag. You would be suprised. I had to send out all those Twingo plushies for /o/ and it was like $2.90 for one of them (~4oz) and like $3.90 for two and that was USPS Priority Mail which gives you a tracking number and is 3-4 days anywhere around the US.

Just be careful because once you give skid something, he will never leave you alone. He's like a feral cat.

>>905192
Can I at least reimburse you for shipping then?
>>905195
I've not asked you to seriously buy
Me anything ever, you offered the braid and didn't even mention the mepps, ive just asked if I could buy things from you.

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Fishings fucked. Rivers flooded, may as well stab some Carp.

>>905200
Do it. Have fun.

>>905200
That was a road btw.

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why can't i hold all this spaghetti?

>>905202
you can see it at the other end. how hot was it there? you catch? like that pole tip. where you git it boy?

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y'all nigus wake? hella drun.....

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75 crappie. limits for 3.

>>905218
36c, got fuck all, water has gone up a metre since last weekend and so much Tannin has gone into it it all looks like Ice tea.

>>905227
They must be very hungry...

What are some good guides for reading rivers for fish? How do I know where to cast? Contradictory information is quite common on the internet.

i need a compact rod and reel to take backpacking that is relatively inexpensive

[spoiler]PLS HALP[/spoiler]

>>905304
Spoiler faggot

>>905309
jokes on u i was only pretending not to know

>>905127
then in that instance it makes sense to run it upside down, but what about in the middle of the day when 90% of the people using them are using them?
>>905218
>all those swimbaits
what is that, $150 dollars worth of them? $200?
>>905295
i think orvis has some good videos. theyre trout based but the same logic applies for most fish, except usually preferred water speed is different between species
>>905304
for $20 get an eagle claw packit. ive got one and love it with #6 mono, but the reel is ass

>>905227
What do you even do with so much fucking fish?!
I swear, im happy as fuck if i manage to get a single seabass. Or single any fish i fish for.
I wouldn't catch upwards of 5 anyway most likely, unless i had a family get together going on in the near future.

Although in USA i did catch...several...red snapper, but in my defense it was my only fishing trip while there, and i gave away most of them, the rest i ate.

>>905222
And gettin trips

>>905196
Skid pls.

>>905315
thx skid

>>905318
dude, just touch my dick, don't be gay

sersiously though, i just post links to expensive things i want with "pepsi buy me things" cause i think its funny

>>905320
just make sure you buy a new (small) reel for it. go in to gander mountain, grab the combo (presumably youre going spinning) then hold it up to the other spinning reels till you find one similarly sized. 1000-1500 should be about the right size.

>>905328
Skid pls.

You still have no idea who is sending you stuff for Secret Santa either.

I think a bunch of people ordered or are getting ready to ship already so I'm sure there will be gifts coming by the middle or end of the week for some anons.

>>905328
>1000-1500
this is over my head

>>905331
It will say it on the reel. That is a smaller size normally made to run like 4lb-6lb line

>>904694
look at the bright side anon, at least you got a wife. at least someone in your life is concerned about you.

I probably speak for a lot of anons when I say I'm very lonely.

I dont have a wife or gf or any future prospects. 33 years old and the game is almost over for me. Not many guys can get a gf this late in the game.

I go to bed every night alone. Wake up every morning alone. No one cares if I live or die. Sometimes it's soul crushing. Especially in the holiday time of the year.

I often fantasize about how nice it would be to fish and kayak with a girl I'm in love with. One that's my best friend.

But alas it's not meant to be.

At least take pride in the fact you are at least normie tier.

Anything is better than being a manlet (I am) or a robot.

>>905333
>33 years old and the game is almost over for me
trips of 3's
33 is prime male time my friend. I met my wife around then, had a kid a few years later. Up to 40 you are golden asuming you're in 1/2way decent shape and have a job.

Can't help you with the manlet thing. Only advice I can give with that is most manlet try overly hard to be funny, at least from my observations. Chicks dig funny, they don't like obnoxious loud wannabe funny.

>>905358
Sorry, I don't buy it anymore. I have been told that forever. I'm starting to realize more and more if you're not married by 25, you may as well forget it. Only Chad's can pull off a woman in their 30's and I'm not a Chad.

I do have a job and in shape though. But manlet (5'6") is a cruse.

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So I think at least 4 or 5 of the fags in the Secret Santa already have some stuff headed their way. Can't wait to see what shows up by the end of the week.

If any of you guys get tracking numbers for the shipments and want me to send them to the people you shopped for, just email them to me.

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>>905363
You're getting to that time where women will be desperate to settle down

You gotta take advantage

>>905374
Damn. I would put a baby inside her if you know what I mean.

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Everyone is saying this causeway is a good fishing spot. I don't understand why, it has no cover. Are they fucking with me?

>>905382
You talkin about cover like a bridge? Because that isn't everything.

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I want to target pike so I started to fish this area with a bit of cover but it's unfishable due to the masses of weeds everywhere

>>905385
>>905382
Is that a river? Because even without the cover, you want to figure out what the current is doing. The predators will hang out behind some underwater obstacle or bend or anything that could cause an area of slower moving or still water. They will sit right on the edge of that stagnant water and wait for the baitfish to come cruising downstream in the faster current.

At least that's what the interwebz told me.

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>>905387
On the st Lawrence yeah. How do I find the direction of the current? Watch the direction of the water's surface movement?

How often do you folks go fishing

>>905388
I mean you should be able to tell by looking at the water. Or at least how the lure or bait is moving. But finding the calm spots is sometimes easier said than done.

But the rule of thumb with lure fishing in rivers is to cast upstream and retrieve downstream right on that edge between fast and slow water. The predators sit in the still water facing upstream waiting for a meal to swim or drift down towards them.

Bends in the river create deep spots on the outside of the bend which can result in slower water I believe. And then you just get random sandbars and shit and fish will sit just behind those. But I don't river fish much anymore so I'm mostly just repeating what I have read.

>>905390
I try and get out at least twice a week for a couple hours. But I don't really do the 8hrs on a boat. Every couple weeks I will spend a whole Saturday pond hopping tho.

>>905304
Id recommend just getting a 5ft light or ultra light rod and a 500 or 1000 size reel. You can strap the rod vertically to your pack and stow away the reel.

Any "compact" or pen size rod you get will be complete ass. Trust me I've bought a few

>>905390
I get 4 day weekends because I work 12 hour shifts and head down to Williamsburg where my family's camper is at a campground. First day off I'm usually doing chores for my Grandma to get the keys to the camper then head down there. I'll buy some groceries and get my gear set up. Next 2 days I'm fishing from sunrise to sunset. Maybe come back in for lunch to get a bite to eat and gas up. Then the last day, I'm cleaning off my boat and gear then heading back home.

April-May: I'll start going back out in the bay when it's warm. Catch some Flounder and Tautog around the CBBT. But I mostly stay in the river bass and catfishing. It's only fun catching the small saltwater fish when you're taking family. They enjoy it.

June-October: Spend most of my 2 days fishing out in the bay or offshore if the weather allows my 22' boat to survive out there. I'll usually bring a sleeping back and camp in the bed of my truck instead of driving all the way back to the camper for the night. I'll sometimes stay in the river instead when I feel like catching Gar or my family wants to go catfishing. During these months things really pick up. I'll catch some shark, Cobia, Amberjack, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, etc.

November-March: Don't really do much. I may go out for a few hours the first day to see if I can catch any bass or catfish. But I mostly just go down there to enjoy the seafood restaraunts and shopping.

>>905393
I have a 5ft5 light Ugly Stik Elite that splits in 2 pieces that would work well. I also have a 5ft panfish series St. Croix ultralite that would work well. I'd be worried Id break the ultralite since it is so noodly so the light action rods would be where its at for strength and weight balance

Look they even have a 4ft6 one: http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-spinning-rods/ugly-stik-elite-spinning-rod/1363862.html

>>905390
In season and in some periods, daily. If the conditions are wrong and I dont believe I can catch anything I usually dont go.

>>905374
>>905381
pretty girl but has psycho written all over her. I'd bet that's why she was single

>>905382
What is 'everyone' catching? Trouts circle swim ponds and scour the edges in shallow water, literally 4-6' off shoreline.

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>>905390
Right now since it is winter about 1 or 2 times a week. I get off work at 4 or 4:30 and the sun is down within the hour. Blows cocks, if I want to fish during the week I go down to the pier after dark and toss a carolina rig or high-low and slow retrieve.

During summer I had 3-4 hours of light every day after work to go surf fishin' - not only that the tides lined up perfectly so that I could get off work, grab my stuff, and head out for the rising or falling high tide

Also since I've got a bit of money I will go on fishing vacations once or twice a year. This year I hit colorado for some fly fishin (pic related - girlfriend's first fish ever) and in February I'll be in Hawaii surf fishing for a solid 7 days

Ideally I'd do like 3 days a week but having a job, woman, and non-/out/ doggo makes striking a balance a bit hard.

>>905390
every fucking day in season. I should get off my lazy ass and hit kettle ponds now that salt time is over.

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>>905402
Oh, I'm sure. That's always the concern when you see a fine ass girl who is single or has broken up with a bunch of short term boyfriends recently. She is probably a crazy cunt.

I just want a nice girl. I should start going to church and find some conservative naive girl. I'm tired of crazy bitches.

>>905407
I actually like the sun going down a bit earlier. It was the best right before daylight savings because it was getting dark at like 6:30pm. The hour before and half hour after sunset seems to be the best for fishing. So I could get off work around 3pm, go home and relax for an hour and a half, head to the lake around 5:30pm, and then it would be too dark by 7pm so I could go home and get some sleep.

I wake up at 4:30am for work so it is rough trying to fish sunset in the summer. I would be out there til 9:30pm. End up getting home around 10pm and by the time I catch an hour of TV and eat some food, it is midnight and I get like 4hrs of sleep before I have to wake up for work.

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>>905363
all my friends got married in their 30's. its mainly the womans clock that is ticking not the mans. I married earlier but almost all of my friends were still single so i got to watch them all hit that hurdle in life. chicks start feeling it around 25-38 because for women 40 is usually the stopping point for breeding. where as men have the door open until your 50's you should hang in there, keep your eyes open theres always some desperate woman trying to latch on to a guy because their clock is running out and they need to lower their standards due to the time constraint..

you might just git lucky.

>>905441
I just want a woman that is good with budgeting money and loves to fish. But all the women you see fishing are attention whores that can't really fish walking around in a bikini or some already married beached whale.

>>905426
I feel you, but it is pitch black by 5:20PM right now which is horse shit lol

>>905445
Dont get one who loves to fish get one who loves the outdoors and will tag along just to chill and bbq and live that lake life. If she fishes she's gonna make you tie all the knots and shit and cross your line it isnt worth it lol

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>>905441
I hate Facebook but I went on there for the first time in forever because I wanted to talk shit to butthurt Hillary fans. Anyway I'm starting to see people my age get married and have kids and it seems strange because I still act like I'm 19.

The funniest thing is that I'm seeing a lot of people I went to school with as kids are getting married. Like people in my third grade class that never really talked when we were young but grew up in the same neighborhood. They are all done with school (or not) and back around that area trying to be adults and somehow end up together. So fucking strange how it seems to all go full circle.

>>905445
>pick none
Kek. Good luck.

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>>904601

I r8 8 m8.

Hows the balance with that 50 pound battery on there? What happens when you flip it? Lol. Ever gotten it wet?

Trolling motor is a sweet luxury though. How long does it last?

What are the easiest things to fuck up while fishing? It's getting pretty frustrating not getting a single bite for weeks. I've tried many different places and many different techniques over the past few weeks to absolutely no avail. I don't know what I could be doing wrong but clearly I'm not doing things right.

>>905468
just give us a summary of what you are using, how you are using it, and where you are using it.

>>905474
I mostly use a senko-like bait texas-rigged as that has given me the most success in the past and is least likely to snag, I'm fishing mostly in fast-moving rivers because that's what's available to me. When fishing in rivers I cast upstream try to cast into bends in the river which are likely to be holes. When fishing the senko I cast it out, wait for 15-30 seconds, give it a tug, let it settle, repeat. Because the water is cold I fish it pretty slow.
I use spoons and inline spinners when the water is pretty clear of weeds, I reel at a constant velocity while pulsing the rod back and forth. I've had VERY little success with this.
I also sometimes fish nightcrawlers, I attach sinkers above the hook to allow me to cast it farther and cast it out and wait.

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>>905445
>good with budgeting money and loves to fish
>bikini

sounds like good mom material but unfortunately you have set the bar far too high.. start with the basics..

1) a female

All that other stuff is trainable.

>>905456
i know right, its weird? and in a way its all planned through some bitches biological clock. i'm still not sure i buy into it all, but its far too late for me to question.

I had dinner with a old friend in a similar situation he's late 30's and his fiance is mid 30's. (6/14) His fiance was talking to my wife about our house and our kids, our school choices for them.. blah blah drink more wine blah blah..all that married people crap that i dont really pay attention to.. it was like she was practicing for the day to be mom..like it was her calling..they werent even married yet but you could see it in her that she was aware that her clock is ticking. she needs to pop a couple out and it was a now or never deal and she latched onto my friend for her piece of the pie..which i think is a good thing truthfully because this is a guy that thought he was going to be foreveralone and it turns out he's happy now.
KeK'd hard at him talking about IRA's and health insurance plans in between taking shots of mescal and bong hits in the garage but change happens from within..

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>>905477
what river?

>>905445
You don't want a woman who likes to fish you need hobbies that are your own just as she needs that as well

My other hobby aside from fishing is golf and guess what? My gf doesn't like golf either and it works out just fine

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>tfw I'm just trying to get to the lake and enjoy my Saturday afternoon fishin

>>905491
I wish Yamamoto senkos didn't get chewed up so easily they really can't even handle going through brush

>>905491
>>905495
Whoops didn't mean to link you

>>905495
Get on the Z-Mans. I really like a lot of Culprit baits but they get torn up fast too. If the hook pops out once on a weedless rig, it's time for a new one.

Zooms hold up fairly well compared to some others. And the Strike Kind plastics are decent. Certain Strike Kings actually use the same plastic as Z-Man too. It is really stretchy and soft and doesn't tear easily.

Still tryin to get over to that lake and meet up with anon to go fishin but Florida local and state authorities are terrible at dealing with accidents and traffif control and all the other people driving like cunts doesn't help.

How do I go about legally selling fish I catch? Do I just need a commercial license?

I just realized these fish that I catch and release for fun in the bay are worth a few hundred each.

>>905330
It's lizard fag
>>905096
Admit to your sins
>>905192
This still on?

>>905504
Pretty sure
Good luck
Google it and call your DNR too

They should make plastics out of the same stuff as flesh lights.

>>905506
I'm not gonna tell you either way nigga

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>tfw DinkMasters on Youtube coming soon!

>>905506
Kek Skid. I wouldn't tell you if it were him and I'm not goung to tell you each person who it isn't but you're not as smart as you think.

Surf conditions were SHIT today

Going to try the pier for sunset

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>>905534
Yeah buddy!

>>905566
>check your email pep

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>>905568
No.

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So i finally bought a $100 rod/sedona combo and some braid line. Am i correct in thinking i should buy an empty tackle box and build my own collection? I can see a bunch of collections on bcf (ausfag) but they don't look very good, but i don't know anything. Also what should i get next? I want to freshwater fish (though i am going to the coast soon). I could probably get a bunch of cheap gear at the coast since it's near christmas. I literally only have a hook, leader and swivel that i salvaged from a inredibly old family tackle box that everyones already had a go at, there's also an old yellow lure? I'm thinking of going to a nearby river or lagoon to fish with the leader and lure, probably won't catch shit but i've been wanting to try my rod out.

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$1,000 minimum for an "economy" Shark/Goliath Grouper rod and reel combo. Over $2,000 for a "standard" combo.

$500 for a standard trolling rod and reel combo.

$20-$30 for a basic lure. $200-250 for a surf fishing lure kid. $100 for a top water lure kit.

No wonder the saltfags stick to pier fishing catching dink bait fish. I couldn't afford real saltwater fishing. Top that on top of a $60K bay boat minimum. So much for the idea of that hobby.

>>905583
>not fishing seabass
>pompano
>bluefish
>red snapper
Etc

All superior fish to this stocked pond garbage these freshfags fish

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>>905575
Pic related.

>>905588
But I wanted to catch some Swordfish, Marlin, and Sharks.

>>905583
Don't be such a defeatist pussy. Take a kayak a couple miles off shore and use a cheap heavy rod from walmart, with whatever rig or lures you feel like fucking around with.

Or if you're too pussy to kayak that far out, buy a cheap aluminum john boat or whatever the fuck off craigslist, and if the motor gives out fucking row. Are you man, or a whiny little girl?

>>905583
>looking at overpriced tackle direct kits
>thinking pier and surf fishing only gets you dinks like what wormguy gets
>implying most people don't shark fish from the beaches
>implying you don't catch kingfish, snook, tarpon, cobia, stripers, giant jacks, cobia, sharks and other big fish from piers

I won't bother to correct you because I can tell you're stubborn like pepsi. Instead I'll just tell you to kys.

>>905583
God danm man you are so far off you would have had o pull those numbers out of somebody else's ass.

>>905592
>pussy
>whatever the fuck
>whiny little girl

You can be anything you want on the internet, so why type like a lower class white trash community college drop out?

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I just came
>pic very related


>>905574
Get memed on.

>>905583
>$60 daiwa beefstick 10' combo from walmart
>$2 premade rigs
>$4 frozen bait
>$3 pyramid sinkers
>$5 spoon or diamond jig if you feel like throwing a lure

>>905599
http://www.rapala.com/rapala/lures/x-rap-saltwater-series/x-rapandreg-long-cast/X+Rap+Long+Cast.html

>heavy siwash hook x raps you can throw from the surf/jetty
I flew to bass pro the second I found out they existed

>>905599
You like that trout color? I have an old smaller husky jerk in that color but I never fish anywhere with trout so I tend to go with gold stuff most of the time.

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>>905603
I got one of those. Wanted sardine color but they only had hot pink. I went with it,the 36g version. I love it, and the single hooks make it look so good.

>>905612
The old size 10 or 12 husky RT color is goat. Most productive lure i remember having. The old RT color is out of production AFAIK.
Managed to score one in a local mom m pop kind of store.

>>905623
Also, there is literally NO kind of trout whatsoever in the areas i fish. That's what always confused me, but that lure always worked. Seabass loved it

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>>905623
Here's my little baby one.

I need to look at the saltwater X-Raps more for bass. A Size 12 would definitely work. That long cast one is cool. I hate using Husky Jerks or Originals larger than Size 10 because of the 3 treble hooks. They aren't really any larger than a Size 10's trebles so they don't hook bass better and they like to get caught up on the fish when they are fighting. With catch & release, I don't enjoy pulling trebles out of a bass's cheek or eye.

>>905575
>>905589
Anyone? I found a nice looking beginner tackle box (~$25) and was going to get a spoon, jig, spinner lure plus some hooks and sinkers. Any recommendations for products or brands? I might get some hooks to replace the shoddy ones on the lures as well. Should i buy a scaler and knife ? I need an adult.

>>905630
I would get a tackle bag and buy your own shit. Those tackle kits often come with tons of crap you will never use and not nearly enough of the stuff you do use.

If doing freshwater, get assorted Aberdeen hooks for live bait, assorted split shots, and bobbers. Lures totally depend on what you are fishing for. I always reccommend Rapalas and Mepps because they are easy to use (both technique and setting the hook) and basically any predator fish will go for them. But you have to find the correct sizes and see which colors work best.

You will snag and lose lures as well, so you can get away with cheaper brands. In the US, Bass Pro Shops has their store brand Rapala-type lures that are like 1/3 the price and work well. And Rooster Tails are just like Mepps but a couple dollars cheaper and they aren't bad. Especially since you are just building your collection and not sure what sizes and colors will work best for your area, it probably isn't worth buying top of the line lures.

>>905630
Oh, and a knife is a good idea. I never eat my catch so idk about the scaler. Make sure you have a solid pair of needle nose pliers too for taking hooks out among other things. If you have fish with big teeth in the area, you might want one of those lippers but even when I get sneks with teeth I survive without the lip gripper.

>>905629
That smol as fuck. The LC xrap is probably too big for you.

Ive come to find that lure size isnt that important with hungry seabass or bluefish. Ive caught fish where the lure was half the size of the fish itself....

>>905575
Yeah get one of the flat, clear boxes with the snaps. For basic starter gear I would get a spoon, a spinner, a couple sizes of jig head and a couple types of soft plastic. Once you find out what's working you can build your collection further.

Why do white people buy boats with 2 or 4 outboards on it? Do they not realize 90% of the time an engine won't start, it's because of flooded engine or dead battery/bad starter? If one won't start, none of them will 80-90% of the time. Even your big charter boats and commercial boats have 1 engine.

>>905639
>>905641
Awesome thanks man didn't even think about a pair of needle noses. Yeah that what i figured in regard to the prefilled boxes. Alright i'll see if i can buy similar to those brands in kangarooland. I am planning on eating my catches but given the luck i've had prior to buying my own rod i won't get ahead of myself.
>>905644
Thanks a lot! I think my grandmother will let me keep this old box that's essentially what you described.I'll probably go a bit cheaper for a lot of my first purchases like pepsi suggested and get as much of those as i can.

Thanks for the advice guys!

>>905534

hey, I'm proud of my first true dink

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>>905643
The one in the pic is probably a Size 4 or 5. That's like a little bluegill ultralight lure. I would never use that for bass. Size 10 is still my favorite for largemouth and the 12 would definitely work. I just hate buying Size 11 and 12 Husky Jerks or Originals because they all have that third hook. Size 12 just means 12mm so it's only like 4.5" which is a good size for largemouth.

Anything smaller is normally for panfish or if the bass are being really picky and don't want to go for a big bait.

>>905645
Because they have the money to buy a boat with 4 outboards.

>>905649
Yeah, you definitely want a good set of needle nose pliers. A good multitool works well too but sometimes for species with small mouths, they can be too big to use effectively.

I'm gonna post the pic of my freshwater lake and pond assortment. That covers pretty much everything I would use in the US for smaller fish from ~4" bluegill up to 24"+ bass and other predators. A lot of it is the same exact lure but in different sizes. Big predator go for medium sized fish and other creatures (frogs, lizards, crayfish), medium predators go for small fish and creatures, and small fish eat tiny fish and creatures so your bait is supposed to minic that.

And I suggest looking at tackle bags instead of the old school toolbox style plastic boxes. The tackle bags use the flat clear plastic boxes with dividers and you can add or swap out boxes depending on what you are targeting that day. Or even just use a backpack (they make specific tackle backpacks too that are designed to fit the flat clear boxes).

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>>905658
Mine was even dinkier

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Well I went to the pier and all I caught was a seagull

>casting a carolina rig with cut squid
>getting no bites, but fuck it I have a few other baits and lures to try
>cast a hard sidecast looks like it's going about 75-100yards
>seagull swoops down and directly into line
>gets tangled in one wing
>flips out and starts flying in circles tangling itself significantly
>keeps flying around getting more tangled
>i open the bail and he falls out of the air into the water
>floating fine but still very tangled
>shit I should cut the line and bounce
>look around
>20 people watching me, at least 5 camera phones filming this go down because I've been struggling for more than a minute now
>oh fuck here we go
>put my gloves and sunglasses on
>tighten down drag to max
>start reeling in this 5-10lb giant ass bird
>rod just about at the breaking point
>just as I'm about to bump him over the rail some lady comes up and offers to help
>take my rod while I deal with this fucking bird I have gloves on
>she takes rod
>bird struggling, running around, trying to peck me
>rip sweatshirt off
>wrap bird head in sweatshirt
>immediately docile
>untangle a bit then snip the line in a few places
>bird free
>release

jesus christ
kill me now
>tfw the biggest adrenaline rush I'll ever get fishing is from catching a god damn bird

why do I even try anons

>>905663
Birds fucking suck. Especially the ones that are too comfortable around people. I got my line all wrapped up around a duck's neck a month or two ago. I cut it at first because he was getting choked trying to bring him in. Then he had like 20yds of braid trailing behind him so when he came to shore I had to chase him down and cut most of the line off. Then he finally got the rest of it off after I cut most of it.

But at least it was freshwater so I didn't have a bunch of people pointing cameras at me.

>>905663
>Surf fishing
>School of bunker w fish working it
>Birds
>Start Hucking 3 ounce diamond jig
>Catch fish
>Whip it out there again
>Nail a seagull with 3 ounces of lead
>Knock the thing out of the sky ( but not tangled with it )
>Guy I had just met comes over to me somewhat stunned
>"Good shot I guess "
>Bird eventually fly's away after 10 min of floating

>>905662

yes, but you are the experienced dinkposter

>>905661
Nice i've saved that photo and i'll look into to the bags when i look to go beyond cheap gear. I have a multitool but i'll have to see how it fares. I've got some basic lures and gear lined up so hopefully i'll be able to post a fish i've caught sometime within the next 12 months. Thank again for the advice.