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Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on January 31, 2016, 16:31:52 PM
It's a new year. Get at it.

I had to use what resources I had available today. At least the rod got bent.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on February 01, 2016, 09:07:45 AM
Early start to the WW thread!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on February 01, 2016, 09:41:36 AM
Early and rather unimpressive, I will admit.  ;D
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on February 06, 2016, 13:57:41 PM
Getting ready for the striper run...u ready?Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on February 14, 2016, 10:35:03 AM
Cold ass musky trip...no love though Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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Burger timeTime to chill One that almost got away Need to get the hell off the river fast...bitch start'n to freeze up!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on February 14, 2016, 10:44:15 AM
A for effort. Time on the river is still worth the trip. Nice.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: troutfanatic on February 14, 2016, 10:46:57 AM
Still looks fun Dave.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on February 25, 2016, 05:51:14 AM
Like  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on February 25, 2016, 14:23:28 PM
Sweet smalljaws
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on February 28, 2016, 21:02:11 PM
You do own a fly rod?
C'mon dude. Clean up.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: troutfanatic on February 29, 2016, 19:01:31 PM
Damn. where'd them bronzebacks go?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 11, 2016, 21:07:00 PM
So it begins. ...
First whitey of the season. Put 10 in the boat in a couple hours this afternoon. The warm weather has them moving up real early.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 11, 2016, 22:38:20 PM
Cool beans!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 12, 2016, 05:33:37 AM
Good eat'n rite there Drive by!  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 12, 2016, 07:38:13 AM
Joined Jason after work, got about an hour and a half of fishing in before dark.  Picked up a LMB, a couple perch and a white bass.  Pretty good for early March.

Only picture is of this monster perch
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 12, 2016, 15:57:36 PM
Stripa Bait!  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 14, 2016, 05:25:33 AM
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what the hell...Phill said "take it!"Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
caught me a river donkey...man what a ride!!!Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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off just as a storm blowing up our ass...then had to deal with the take out...thank God for the winch
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 14, 2016, 05:27:08 AM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 14, 2016, 07:17:29 AM
Im going to do that float this year. Strippers should be there soon.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 14, 2016, 07:22:17 AM
Big ass redhorse.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 14, 2016, 07:34:32 AM
Hell yes!

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 14, 2016, 07:49:06 AM

Local Orvis shop set up an event they called Shadfest, to introduce people to the Shad run in Raleigh.  I had never fished with Shad so I was intrigued and went to their intro event, fly tying night, half day fishing saturday and full day sunday. 

Pretty good setup at the intro event they had free Sweetwater beer and wild game hor d'oeurves (buffalo meatballs, smoked salmon, bacon wrapped chukar)  Fly tying night they had free beer and that turned into one person trying to teach 30 to tie.  So I ended up working with 5 or so people helping them tie clousers and shad darts.  Saturday and Sunday we headed out to Milbournie Dam to try our luck on shad.

Saturday didn't have a ton of luck managed one shad, but it was fun.  Orvis brought out 3 boats to try and help people get on the fish.

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Sunday we got out there at 9 and fished until about 1.  They were staying later but my wife and I had some errands to run.  No free beer this time but they did provide  Smithfield's fried chicken and hush puppies.  Managed 5 shad and a good size white bass, and a tiny minnow I didn't realize was on until I couldn't cast right a few times in a row.  Pretty fun weekend of fishing and I will never complain about free beer and food.


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 14, 2016, 08:06:06 AM
All gizzard's?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 14, 2016, 08:10:23 AM
Quote from: driver on March 14, 2016, 08:06:06 AM
All gizzard's?

Yeah all I got was Gizzards, from the boats on Saturday they did manage one Hickory and one American.  I think it is pretty early in the run still, I plan on going back a little further into the run to try and hook up with some big Americans. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on March 14, 2016, 08:22:44 AM
Nice redhorse. All you fellas did some good work this weekend.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 14, 2016, 09:37:24 AM
Quote from: ptfranze on March 14, 2016, 07:49:06 AM

Pretty good setup at the intro event they had free Sweetwater beer and wild game hor d'oeurves (buffalo meatballs, smoked salmon, bacon wrapped chukar)  Fly tying night they had free beer and that turned into one person trying to teach 30 to tie. 

How come we're jus hearing about this event AFTER THE FACT!!!

I like free beer!!!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 14, 2016, 11:19:28 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 14, 2016, 09:37:24 AM
Quote from: ptfranze on March 14, 2016, 07:49:06 AM

Pretty good setup at the intro event they had free Sweetwater beer and wild game hor d'oeurves (buffalo meatballs, smoked salmon, bacon wrapped chukar)  Fly tying night they had free beer and that turned into one person trying to teach 30 to tie. 

How come we're jus hearing about this event AFTER THE FACT!!!

I like free beer!!!

I do apologize but figured you wouldn't want to drive up to Raleigh to hang with the Whorvis guys just to get it.   0:0
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 14, 2016, 11:37:28 AM
Now that it's daylight savings time, I could see running up there in the afternoon and fishing till darkish! I might even pack the toon for some floatage! Love me some   anadromous fishes!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 14, 2016, 11:47:18 AM
we could always goto Weldon. My trolling motor is fucked at the moment, but parts are on the way
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 14, 2016, 12:00:53 PM
White bass run is starting up, you should come up for that
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 14, 2016, 16:53:19 PM
Good stuff, guys! There is one creek around here I fish a lot that has some big redhorses in it. I don't know how many times over the years I've been nymph fishing and hooked into a big one and chased it 200 yards downstream thinking that I had a big brown on. They're stout fish.

Those white bass are tough suckers, too-love catching them. It's getting just about time for them to run here.
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 14, 2016, 21:12:15 PM
To Phallus,
With love


I live maybe 400 yds from the Fisher river, and ive never fished it.  The bridge nearby gets hammered, but if i drive through a field and drop down a rhodo choked atv trail, im in some decent private water.  So i did just that.  Wet wading in early march.



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The river was kind of up from light rains but still clear.

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I ended up catching two smallies, both 7-8" but i missed several and realized i needed to retool.

I know some decent fish lurk, but most are gonna be dinks, and no fight for a 7wt.

So today i went back today with a 5wt, some tiny streamers and carp nymphs.

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They didnt want the streamer, but the river was higher today and i dont think it was getting deep enough to garner attention.  My cheating ass rigged up a pink worm and small craw double nymph rig with bobber and split shot.

http://m.imgur.com/dte2KrQ (http://m.imgur.com/dte2KrQ)


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Fixed this one for ya - wb


Thats two fish on two nymphs.  I caught one more dink on the way out and narrowly missed the thunder/hail storm. 

Im thinking another few weeks itll be on fire if the river drops a few cfs and i can wade deep enough to reach the far bank.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 14, 2016, 21:13:01 PM
Fucking imgur changed its site, not sure why linkys no worky.
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 14, 2016, 21:32:03 PM
You need to get a link that looks like this http://i.imgur.com/9Yq93Yc.jpg then it will show up like this

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I got the link by long pressing on the pic as I'm using the phone ...

BTW, good to see ya out catchin again

Yeah , so you can edit your links just change the m to an I and put a .jpg on the end. Then wrap it in the image tags.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on March 15, 2016, 05:50:29 AM
Erik, if it were to stay warm through the weekend, I would be inclined to float a local.

No such luck, however.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on March 15, 2016, 08:13:04 AM
Many fish in there, Erik. Some nice 'uns....I've done most of that flow, and have a nice stretch or two for this summer I'm looking forward to. I've got two yaks available if you're interested.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 18, 2016, 10:09:29 AM

2016-20

http://youtu.be/2yw6SHlE2uo (http://youtu.be/2yw6SHlE2uo)
WARNING: Phone Photos!
I received the ST. Croix 3 wt, a reel, line and an envelope of **special** discount coupons (photo to be posted soon) from the FRanzian baby raffle thang and was tempted to hit a wild trout stream, but was also enticed by the white bass run that ptfranze was pimpin out. With a sixer of Mama's Little Yella Pils in the cooler, I drove east to texted map coordinates while listening to a couple of chapters of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. Pulled into the off road parking right behind Jason, ptf and his wife, bummed a clouser and rigged up. Debated wet wading, 3:1 against, I was part of the majority. We spit up and I followed the "expert" who had caught 35 the day before.... After a slow start we finally found them and the action was nonstop until we quit at dusk. More than 16, less than 20, including 2 or 3 white pearch. Good times! If that was in my backyard, I could do that just about every evening!

First two photo for Doug to ID
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A prize in every box?

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Rank dead shit

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WTF? Weird shit on the river...

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Fun sized

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Pastoral serenity

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The crew
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Fin on March 18, 2016, 10:18:26 AM
Looks like fun!  Well done fellas.

Plant IDs.  Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's breeches), Erythronium americanum (trout lily), and Dentaria laciniata (toothwort).
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on March 18, 2016, 15:30:53 PM
Quote from: Fin on March 18, 2016, 10:18:26 AM
Looks like fun!  Well done fellas.

Plant IDs.  Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's breeches), Erythronium americanum (trout lily), and Dentaria laciniata (toothwort).

'c; to all!

Toothwort in bloom in #1 w/Troutlilly leaves. #2 is Dicentra. Now find Dicentra exima and D. canadensis for the win.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 18, 2016, 17:07:12 PM
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Swag from the Spawn on Franzian!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 19, 2016, 06:19:27 AM
Good stuff, Wooley! I'm headed out here in a few minutes to see if our mountain white bass are running yet.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 19, 2016, 06:48:34 AM
Keith you wanna sell that reel?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on March 19, 2016, 07:04:41 AM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on March 19, 2016, 06:48:34 AM
Keith you wanna sell that reel?

I've got I'd part wiff if the boss is hanging on to his. Vom Hofe knock off.
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 19, 2016, 07:34:54 AM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on March 19, 2016, 06:48:34 AM
Keith you wanna sell that reel?

Sure, make an offer! I'm gonna put a CFO on that St Croix
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on March 19, 2016, 10:28:07 AM
Quote from: Dougfish on March 18, 2016, 15:30:53 PM
Quote from: Fin on March 18, 2016, 10:18:26 AM
Looks like fun!  Well done fellas.

Plant IDs.  Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's breeches), Erythronium americanum (trout lily), and Dentaria laciniata (toothwort).

'c; to all!

Toothwort in bloom in #1 w/Troutlilly leaves. #2 is Dicentra. Now find Dicentra exima and D. canadensis for the win.

Can't help with the squirrel corn..
I can add this...
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And this...
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Now I need to go get the kayak out and get in on some of this white bass action!  It's been a while since I've caught any of them!  Use to kill'em when I lived on Buggs Island.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 19, 2016, 18:25:20 PM
Cool, don't see much Jeffersonia, or many folks who would know what it is. :clap:
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 19, 2016, 19:52:46 PM
I would be interested in more local white bass runs. that was fun but not 1.5 windshield time fun...
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on March 19, 2016, 20:53:50 PM
They used to be thick running up the Staunton.  Its been several years since I fished for them down there.
But that doesn't help your windshield time.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 19, 2016, 22:08:38 PM
yo woolly...when da stiper sho...I'll haller
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on March 20, 2016, 05:28:55 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 19, 2016, 19:52:46 PM
I would be interested in more local white bass runs. that was fun but not 1.5 windshield time fun...

There are some in the know who have told me that hybrids find dams to be permeable.  I know of one creek near Burlington that has quite a reputation.  However, Abbotts creek right below Thom A Lex seems like a no brainer.  Hybrids are also being stocked now in Kerr Scott, as well as Stripers


Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 20, 2016, 06:52:36 AM
Abbotts Crk is pretty dang small.  And briar choked.  And fuckin meth choked.

Wooly i have no idea what to offer, i dont even know what kind of reel it is, but i like it.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 20, 2016, 08:23:54 AM
The whites aren't running here in the mountains yet. Went yesterday, no luck on the whites. About two more weeks, I'd say. Last year, the first weekend of April was on fire.
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 21, 2016, 14:16:34 PM
Undisclosed location today
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Caught eight or nine of these pune river donkeys; Silver Redhorse Suckers!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: The Dude on March 21, 2016, 14:33:44 PM
Raping spawners.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 21, 2016, 14:35:36 PM
Well played boss man  'c; 'c; 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 21, 2016, 14:41:37 PM

Quote from: The Dude on March 21, 2016, 14:33:44 PM
Raping spawners.
Not my target, they just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time! :-)
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 21, 2016, 16:48:47 PM
Way cool...I been want'n them myself 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on March 21, 2016, 16:53:03 PM
Those are fun to play with. Kinda like mopeds.   V:;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: The Dude on March 22, 2016, 06:12:11 AM
Mopeds my ass. Shit, those fuckers can battle!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 22, 2016, 06:39:26 AM
Quote from: The Dude on March 22, 2016, 06:12:11 AM
Mopeds my ass. Shit, those fuckers can battle!

Yep. I tore a good pair of waders all to hell chasing one down the creek a few years ago. The water was pretty high and stained, and I hooked it on a nymph. Thought I had a huge brown, but after chasing it a hundred yards downstream and getting tangled up in a piece of barbed wire, when I got it to the net it was a two-foot redhorse. He certainly put up a fight, though.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 22, 2016, 06:50:07 AM
That last one i hooked into screamed my shit! bd;0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 22, 2016, 16:17:38 PM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 22, 2016, 17:43:30 PM
toad whitey
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on March 22, 2016, 20:14:59 PM
Some House Autry Seafood Batter and Peanut Oil.... :o

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JMiller on March 22, 2016, 22:53:59 PM
Hey, I actually went trout fishing for once. Sort of.

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Is there a 2016 saltwater thread? Ive never been in that subforum.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 23, 2016, 07:31:10 AM
Where? What structure/depth? 

Needs moar info
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 23, 2016, 08:07:49 AM
Nice Jmiller!   'c; 'c;  Still have yet to catch a spotted trout on the fly. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 23, 2016, 08:40:54 AM

2016-23

Only one fish, one fish only!



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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JWJ on March 23, 2016, 10:42:24 AM
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Some say it's gross, others say it's two great flavors combined.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JMiller on March 23, 2016, 11:39:52 AM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on March 23, 2016, 07:31:10 AM
Where? What structure/depth? 

Needs moar info

Tampon Bay, just off Mullet Key.

3-5ft, just dragging deceivers over grass beds.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 23, 2016, 20:13:49 PM
Wet socks
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 23, 2016, 21:35:46 PM


Stopped in at the GOPC to pick up some tail, cashier asked if I was going somewhere this weekend. "I go somewhere everyday!" I replied. "Nice," she said with a smile as I walked out the door. Tied up some clousers and thought about the skunk I got on the Staunton the other day. Couldn't let that stand, only question was east or west. Thinking I could clean up on the white bass, I headed east and sent out some messages. Driver showed up with some beerz and we were off in search of some rod benders.

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The flow was a lot less than the other week and the fish weren't holding in the same spots.

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When you can't find fish, you might as well have another beer.

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Driver says, "we could walk on out from here, or fish a few more spots"

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I said, "it ain't dark yet."

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finally got into some fish and caught six or eight smallish males, but
they fight pretty good and put a bend in the rod.

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my socks are dry

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 24, 2016, 07:35:25 AM
Nicely done 'c;  At least you got on some fish.  Hate I couldn't make it out, had way to many errands I had to do after work. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on March 24, 2016, 07:58:36 AM
NICE!!

I got to get out and do that this spring. Been several years since I've been fishing the warm water this time of year!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 26, 2016, 06:46:11 AM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on March 26, 2016, 06:55:16 AM
Muy jealous 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 26, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
How many didja catch
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 26, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Quote from: driver on March 26, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
How many didja catch

Yeah, how many?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 26, 2016, 08:19:18 AM
Quote from: driver on March 26, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
How many didja catch

Yeah, how many?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 26, 2016, 08:19:51 AM
Quote from: driver on March 26, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
How many didja catch
Yeah,how many?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 26, 2016, 08:20:09 AM
Yeah , how many?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 26, 2016, 09:02:07 AM
Yeah how many?


Jason and I took a day trip to Weldon yesterday to get in on the shad action.  Left Raleigh around 530, but could have slept in, action didn't start picking up until later in the day.  Couldn't catch shit all morning switched out from sinking lines to intermediate and started getting into them.  Ended the day with close to 20 fish each.

Tied up some flies Thursday night while watching basketball, they ended up doing the trick.

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Very interesting crowd on the boat ramp fishing
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Lots of doubles, even managed to have a double by myself.  Had fish hit both my top and bottom fly.  V:;

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We each ended our last cast on a fish and called it a day around 4.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 26, 2016, 10:59:32 AM
I just finished washing that nasty boat. When you coming over to help wax it?

Might upload photos later.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 26, 2016, 11:49:33 AM
Do shadfish fight?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 26, 2016, 13:55:57 PM
Yes, very well.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on March 26, 2016, 15:57:04 PM
Quote from: driver on March 26, 2016, 10:59:32 AM
I just finished washing that nasty boat. When you coming over to help wax it?

Might upload photos later.

Can't this weekend but if you really need help I can do it this week
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on March 26, 2016, 20:42:21 PM
Shadtastic!  -+;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on March 27, 2016, 08:16:41 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 26, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Quote from: driver on March 26, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
How many didja catch

Yeah, how many?
one striper, and only 1 striper !
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 29, 2016, 10:16:20 AM
2016-26

searching for "THE AMERICAN DREAM"

http://youtu.be/uNgt7U9QrFQ (http://youtu.be/uNgt7U9QrFQ)

I was lying down for the night, but I kept thinking I was feeling the tug, tug-tug of another shad on the line and it was difficult to settle into a sleep. The muscles had a new memory.

We had just finished up the streamer swap and I had been posing up some white bass pics, when itieuglyflies PMed me about the James River Shad Run. Wanted to know if I would like to go. We looked at mutually agreeable dates and the plan was set in motion.

I went to the local fly shop and picked up some appropriate hooks along with a few odds and ends. When he rung me up after applying the TU discount he declared $25.97! Ho Lee Fuk! I flipped over the pack of TMC 811s and looked at the price sticker, $17.95 for 25 hooks! Ho Lee Fuk! Since I needed that size hook, (I was looking for #6 B10s, but the local fly shops have slim pickings on hooks and tying materials) I took them anyway, but complained to the shopkeep, who was about as surprised as I was over the price.

Tied up a handful of red and pink shad darts and got ready to hit the road.
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Road Trip Listening
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Weird Americana, no that's not a fly rod he's holding....
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ITUF wanted to get on the river by seven, so I loaded up the CR-V and took off the evening before, making the four hour drive in time to check-in with a sixer and some wings and spent the evening watching basketball, despite my brackets being totally busted.

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Up at six, I brewed the hotel coffee and headed out the door. A twenty minute drive to the industrial exit on the waterfront, over the railroad tracks and past the wastewater treatment facility to the http://www.visitrichmondva.com/things-to-do/local-tours/slavetrail/ (http://[url=http://www.visitrichmondva.com/things-to-do/local-tours/slavetrail/)]Boat Ramp and Slave Trail[/url]. Lots of history here that I wasn't aware of as I've only visited Richmond a couple of times before and those were business trips, and I spent most of the time in hotel ballrooms listening to the Maxwell Conference speakers presenting their view of the tobacco industry. I remember standing in line to check-in at the hotel, listening to the people in front of me being told that the hotel was full and despite having reservations they were being sent to another chain for lodging. Since I was with R.J. Reynolds, I was sure that MY reservations would be honored and I briefly entertained the fantasy of offering to share my accommodations with the women who had just been turned away. I stepped up to the counter and announced my name and company affiliation, with the full expectation of promptly receiving my room key, but just like those before me I was sent to the Holiday Inn down the road.
ITUF, had the boat in the water and was standing at the head of the ramp. Looking just like all the other older middle aged fly fishermen with a white beard and ruddy complexion dressed in muted colors and wearing rubber bottomed, leather topped duck boots.
On the water, I toasted the day with a cup of coffee and posted my obligatory Mug Shot to a Facebook group called Mug Shots.

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My first shad came to the boat at 7:35, I sure ITUF already had three by then....

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We were the first and only boat on the water. The shad would come, bam, bam and then nothing, every time there was talk of moving we'd get another hit.

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It wasn't fast and furious, but just enough action, to make you think you didn't need to move. They one, then another and another boat worked up and anchored around us. ITUF said that on the weekend he's seen 50 boats on the water jockeying for position.

Time to move!
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The old docks where the slavers came in, now lined with fishermen catching perch for supper.
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This is the site of the Stone Brewery, this should be a great addition to the waterfront and I hope they are open by next year's shad/striper run!
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ITUF with the bent rod, this one was a bit better than the usually hickory.
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That was because it was an American Shad!
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I also had the 6wt bent over but this time it was a schoolie striper!
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Just another feckless day on the river. I remember a long time ago, I mention to the wifey that I had planned a feckless day on the river and she replied, "you go fishing and you'll have a feckless night here!!!!"

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My best forked tail of the day, I called it quits for the day after this one, I needed to hit the road soon and get ready for tomorrow. I should have stayed a bit longer and kept trying for an American, but I can always dream.

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ITUF maybe 35, me, 25? four or five doubles, one American, three stripers..

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on March 29, 2016, 10:46:46 AM
I'd take that any day of the week.  Nice job bossman.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on March 29, 2016, 11:24:53 AM
Sweet.
I said I was gonna do that this year.  b';
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Native Fisher on March 29, 2016, 12:07:07 PM
I hope Stone Brewing is planning on drilling a well for water.  That Richmond City water supply from the James is awful.  I lived in Richmond in the 80's and saw that bridge under water a couple times.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: itieuglyflies on March 29, 2016, 16:45:43 PM
Just for the record I do not pay $17.95 for 25 hooks of any kind! I guess that is why Woolly refused to use
any of my flies tied on lesser priced steel. I guess we were lucky for the day, not in the number of fish caught
50 or so since 100 is more like it.....lucky because Woolly rolls in with many stickers on his car with one of them
referring to someone named Bennie or was it Burrney? ( I thought to myself when he parked his car in the lot
it might not be there when we came back in....or at least the the windows would have been broken out). Lucky  we
got back to the ramp the car had not been touched and I was relieved. With city fishing you never know.

To sum up the day .....two old grey bearded fly fishermen a little rough around the edges in drab clothes spending a
pretty Spring day on a river....catching some fish and having a good time.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on March 29, 2016, 18:22:22 PM
Quote from: Dougfish on March 29, 2016, 11:24:53 AM
Sweet.
I said I was gonna do that this year.  b';

Me to.  I feel your  b';


Good job grey beards.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 29, 2016, 18:26:30 PM
Quote from: Jfey on March 29, 2016, 18:22:22 PM
Quote from: Dougfish on March 29, 2016, 11:24:53 AM
Sweet.
I said I was gonna do that this year.  b';

Me to.  I feel your  b';


Good job grey beards.
What I found odd was that we had the same color hats! I would have said something but I though it might jinx us!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on March 29, 2016, 19:21:23 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 29, 2016, 18:26:30 PM
Quote from: Jfey on March 29, 2016, 18:22:22 PM
Quote from: Dougfish on March 29, 2016, 11:24:53 AM
Sweet.
I said I was gonna do that this year.  b';

Me to.  I feel your  b';


Good job grey beards.
What I found odd was that we had the same color hats! I would have said something but I though it might jinx us!

The two of you appear to be closely genetically related in the second tandem selfie.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on March 29, 2016, 19:55:34 PM
Good work.

I've never caught a shad.  Say I'll go up every year and never do. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on March 29, 2016, 21:18:15 PM
Nice haul Bossman. What the hell were you doing in Hillsborough?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 29, 2016, 21:25:20 PM
Quote from: driver on March 29, 2016, 21:18:15 PM
Nice haul Bossman. What the hell were you doing in Hillsborough?
Stopping for gas!

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 30, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
Looks like about a perfect day, don't get much better than that!  'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Rhody on April 02, 2016, 11:42:47 AM
Got out to chase a few SC stripers the other week with a recovering gear/new fly convert,
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Gear Double Dinky Striper
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Got several on the fly, I like catching these fish, it was fun
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 03, 2016, 08:26:28 AM
  Had a wedding to goto on Sat, so I had time to fish early. Only problem is it supposed to rain. It started raining when I got to the launch, and didn't stop until I left. I was soaked down to my underwear.  But it was worth it.

First fish if the day
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Second fish
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Caught about 10 more 15 inch lmb.

I was feeling hits on the 5inch game changer i was throwing, but couldn't connect. I knew what it was.. switched to clouser. And got into a few of these. Wish i had a stringer.

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Hollowed out gar skin
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Had to leave the fish biting to goto wedding.  [emoji35]
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on April 03, 2016, 09:20:50 AM
You have impeccable timing below dams.  That is a heck of a haul.

The sight of the those pre spawners has affected my plans for the upcoming week. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 03, 2016, 09:29:36 AM
Dang, Jason.  :o
Good chit.  'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 03, 2016, 19:06:20 PM
Nice to see some one out catch'n... I feel the need for the 'tug drug" myself! Any u bitches up to float'n this week,,,,hollar  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 05, 2016, 19:23:25 PM
stripers start'n to stack up...managed 4 in d boat today under blue bird sky behind frick'n cold front.  should only get better!  hope u can make up here onslow for Thurs Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on April 05, 2016, 19:36:12 PM
Lookin good there.  Still in!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 05, 2016, 19:41:16 PM
hitting it again tomorrow...keep u posted! 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 05, 2016, 19:48:25 PM
Werd! You going Friday?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 06, 2016, 04:54:52 AM
yo Driver, we be float'n fri. too, seat open if'n u want in...hollar  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on April 06, 2016, 06:06:45 AM
Well well, lookie who you been fishing with.   8)

Nice striper.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 06, 2016, 19:25:00 PM
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the rig till i get the TLC out of traction Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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these usually mean stripers should be inGuests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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all in all...a good day
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 06, 2016, 19:41:06 PM
Looks a bit warmer than yesterday ! Good work!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on April 06, 2016, 21:59:10 PM
Whats wrong with the cruiser?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 07, 2016, 03:46:43 AM
Burning oil and head gasket starting to fail  >:(
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 09, 2016, 10:14:12 AM
Phill & I waiting on onslow to sho Thurs Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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plans were to jack a few striper...but this never happenedGuests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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was great to put in some time with forum folks...headed on home for some shut eye for tomorrow was to meet up with driver for another adventure Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
the only fish of the day...wasn't what we had hoped forGuests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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Jason on office duty. hope u boys can make it back in the next few weeks...fish'n should only get better since it mostly really sucked

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 09, 2016, 10:16:59 AM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 09, 2016, 11:53:46 AM
Hell yes. The suckery of the lacking of fish action must've been staved off by good company. Better luck next go'round. I hoped you dudes were going to rock that river. Cool boat and truck.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on April 09, 2016, 11:54:29 AM
Enjoyed pullin sticks.  Beer n sticks are hard to beat.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 09, 2016, 12:42:19 PM
I'll be ready for another float after Tuesday


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 09, 2016, 12:46:38 PM
Grinning like a possum eating shit.  'c;

Quite the lineup. Glad you dudes got together. Sorry about the suckage.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on April 09, 2016, 19:17:45 PM
All good stuff Dave.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 13, 2016, 03:41:37 AM
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lots of fun sized ones today...no keepers. Did end up with a case of "striper thumb " though

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 13, 2016, 06:56:21 AM
Nice. I'm ready. Did you eat any cake?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 13, 2016, 06:58:19 AM
 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on April 13, 2016, 07:34:27 AM
Damn I'm going to have to take off a day of work to get out there
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 13, 2016, 08:27:05 AM
 Glad you got into some. /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 13, 2016, 14:16:37 PM
Good deal. It don't take a big striper to put up a helluva fight.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 13, 2016, 18:49:24 PM
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I won't even bother ya'll with  another striper pic

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 13, 2016, 21:07:01 PM
thats a nice noke
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on April 13, 2016, 21:28:59 PM
Nice red eye!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on April 14, 2016, 05:09:53 AM
Fail to understand why the DGIF stocked them pesky fuckers in the Falling River which is decent Nokie habitat.  Soon, there will be nothing but Spotted bass in that part of the Staunton. The Spots will soon be invading Kerr, Gaston, RR Lake, and eventually the lower Roanoke.  Nothing will stop them, not even dams.  Then they will loop around and make their way up the Dan, Banister, Hyco.

Good catchin there, Dave.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 14, 2016, 06:39:08 AM
Quote from: Onslow on April 14, 2016, 05:09:53 AM
Fail to understand why the DGIF stocked them pesky fuckers in the Falling River which is decent Nokie habitat.  Soon, there will be nothing but Spotted bass in that part of the Staunton. The Spots will soon be invading Kerr, Gaston, RR Lake, and eventually the lower Roanoke.  Nothing will stop them, not even dams.  Then they will loop around and make their way up the Dan, Banister, Hyco.

Good catchin there, Dave.
The spots have absolutely ruined several good smallmouth lakes up here, and are spreading like wildfire. Mostly bass tournament folks stocking them on the downlow.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 14, 2016, 08:09:58 AM
This year, spotted bass have accounted for exactly 39% of mine and my brother's bass total from the Yadkin River thus far along.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 14, 2016, 09:59:14 AM
Rain on Tuesday brought the water levels up a small bit. I figured it might make for some good fishing. And it did..

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on April 14, 2016, 17:22:25 PM
Jason doing the lords work V:;  Wish there were more flat country anglers here. 

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 14, 2016, 17:25:25 PM
I plan to pillage the local warm flows by kayak more this year if I can leave the trout alone. 4 rivers within ten minutes of my door that hold smallies.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 14, 2016, 17:32:07 PM
Driver crushing it.  -+;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 14, 2016, 17:44:36 PM
Loving the fishy pics...HELL yeah bros!!!! /'/
Hit'n the staunton tomorrow with Girlfriend...rear boat seat open and leaving ramp @ 9:30ish or there a bouts. bring own beverage, and suffer her music choices as the day progresses
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Da Heisenberg on April 14, 2016, 17:54:10 PM
Ha ha ha "bros".

Best post ever.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: overbrook on April 15, 2016, 15:24:18 PM
Quote from: driver on April 14, 2016, 09:59:14 AM
Rain on Tuesday brought the water levels up a small bit. I figured it might make for some good fishing. And it did..

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 16, 2016, 19:51:57 PM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 16, 2016, 20:15:56 PM
Put them boys to work!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 17, 2016, 08:17:42 AM
Congrats to the boy.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 17, 2016, 19:38:43 PM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 18, 2016, 10:47:52 AM



https://vimeo.com/163273710 (https://vimeo.com/163273710)


Telephone calls and texts led to chasing rumors. Driving up, it was 35 degrees in the morning with an expected high in the mid-seventies. High UV day even at low altitudes. Water looked good, but the fish weren't to be found. I bailed after lunch, didn't hear back from the others, so I'll assume that nothing else was caught.

Getting close.
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Car pulls up into the lot, "ya'll have any luck?" "We're having some luck right here," I replied!
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Beer and Brats, the best part of the day!  -+;


Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on April 18, 2016, 11:04:54 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on April 18, 2016, 10:47:52 AM

Telephone calls and texts led to chasing rumors. Driving up, it was 35 degrees in the morning with an expected high in the mid-seventies. High UV day even at low altitudes. Water looked good, but the fish weren't to be found. I bailed after lunch, didn't hear back from the others, so I'll assume that nothing else was caught.

Getting close.
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Car pulls up into the lot, "ya'll have any luck?" "We're having some luck right here," I replied!
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Beer and Brats, the best part of the day!  -+;



To bright of a day.  Have to hit it when it's overcast or at night....which is sketchy.  Surprised you all didn't get into any smallies at least.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 18, 2016, 11:19:55 AM
looked for smallies, only found schools of gizzard shad, some of which were foul hooked.... <-;:

but like I said, I split early, them other boys coulda caught something....  n!n
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 18, 2016, 11:28:17 AM
Way too pretty of a day. Excellent effort, though. V:;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on April 18, 2016, 12:03:40 PM
Brats looked good  y;  And even without fish your day of fishing was better than mine.  20mph winds at the beach kept it pretty cold
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on April 18, 2016, 12:10:31 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on April 18, 2016, 11:19:55 AM
looked for smallies, only found schools of gizzard shad, some of which were foul hooked.... <-;:

but like I said, I split early, them other boys coulda caught something....  n!n

Where there are Shad, there are Stripers.  You see an Osprey?  There was a pair divebombing the water last week I was there.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 18, 2016, 12:34:02 PM
Saw 1 osprey. Lots of shad. Stayed till dark. None of the fish caught were hooked in the mouth. 

Was able to snag this big ole carpsucker.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 18, 2016, 12:49:29 PM
Looks like a fine time regardless of the catching. Food looks delicious.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on April 18, 2016, 16:46:30 PM
Definitely a fun day.  Learned a lot.  Will be going back under the right conditions.

Here's about all I can add to trip.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 18, 2016, 16:59:35 PM
One thing I learned was that if you're gonna cook brats, you might as well sauté some onions too!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 18, 2016, 18:56:35 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on April 18, 2016, 16:59:35 PM
One thing I learned was that if you're gonna cook brats, you might as well sauté some onions too!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on April 18, 2016, 19:32:14 PM
I decided to lick my wounds from 12 hours of fishing and no fish brought to hand yesterday.   
Thus...the local pond and some panfish. 
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Then I get beat down again....but I can live with this one!
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Still got to work on stretching them arms out!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 19, 2016, 06:58:46 AM
Who needs stupid fish when you have beer, brats, and sauteed onions?  'c; Now all you need is some green peppers in there, too.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 19, 2016, 07:00:57 AM
VaTrout, those are some nice shellcrackers! Lots of fun to catch, and even better on a plate!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 19, 2016, 17:13:00 PM
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were hit'n hard today!

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: TheYiman on April 20, 2016, 20:52:52 PM
Yes sir.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 21, 2016, 11:45:19 AM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 21, 2016, 11:53:25 AM
n!n
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 21, 2016, 12:25:44 PM
Good to see you finding fish, Drifts.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 21, 2016, 12:27:55 PM
We's whackin em!  bd;0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: troutfanatic on April 21, 2016, 20:34:17 PM
Hey Dave,
why don't you put a few of them in the freezer for me? I don't have time to catch them and love to eat them.
We can work out a trade, maybe some venison or a case of Bud Lime.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 22, 2016, 04:48:56 AM
Yo tf, I've put a shit ton of striper in the boat the past two weeks and only yesterday did i finally get a few keepers for the Girl Friend. I shall see if I can hook u up /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 22, 2016, 12:21:25 PM
Quote from: DRIFTS on April 22, 2016, 04:48:56 AM
I've put a shit ton of striper in the boat the past two weeks

pn?

:P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 22, 2016, 16:09:05 PM
that be bout 6 to 12 a trip...good for me on the fly!  Tuesday  was rock'n...got into em 1/2 way through trip...had to give up on em due to my ach'n arm and girl friend wanted me home asap!

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: troutfanatic on April 23, 2016, 13:12:55 PM
cheers
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 24, 2016, 20:54:06 PM


http://youtu.be/Y1D3a5eDJIs (http://youtu.be/Y1D3a5eDJIs)


Had a couple hours to burn this morning.

I went to church:

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Decided to hunt the smallmouth today. Not much luck other than one small fish. Maybe something to do with the spawn....

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Lots of bloomage.

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Many of these.

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And this unfortunate critter.

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Not much popping today. Warm day and wet wading is always a good time regardless.



Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 25, 2016, 04:50:05 AM
 bd;0 'c; /'/ <-;: y; -0-
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 25, 2016, 07:01:37 AM
It's great to be out in a place like that even if the fish aren't cooperating. Good pics!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on April 25, 2016, 20:01:51 PM


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Got out for a couple hours this afternoon. Wanted one more white bass trip for the season. As usual on my last white bass trip i like to get a little buzzed so I can get all sentimental and shit.  There were actually a few small fish still around. But i did more screwing around than I did fishing. Just enjoying the nice afternoon hanging out the river bank.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on April 25, 2016, 20:49:20 PM
 0:0
My man.  'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 25, 2016, 21:07:00 PM
I've never really fished anywhere that held white bass. Seems to be a big deal. Nice fish.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on April 26, 2016, 03:00:45 AM
Git em driver...git em!  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 26, 2016, 06:49:57 AM
Good deal! Dee-vo, those white bass are some of the strongest fighting fish for their size that you will ever catch. And, they taste good.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on April 26, 2016, 08:02:12 AM
Surprised the whities held around for so long this year, feel like normally the second week in April they are out of here.  Nice work man 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 26, 2016, 15:39:10 PM
Old Yaller, put me on some. Too late? I'm down.

Put me in coach.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 26, 2016, 17:15:41 PM
I'm putting down four or five days next year for White Bass and Shads, jis say'in
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on April 27, 2016, 21:31:13 PM
Hey remember that time you answered your phone Wooly?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 27, 2016, 22:37:10 PM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on April 27, 2016, 21:31:13 PM
Hey remember that time you answered your phone Wooly?
Is this in reference to.the.cicada hatch a few years back!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on April 28, 2016, 06:42:47 AM
No, yesterday.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 28, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
They're about done for the year here, Dee-vo.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on April 28, 2016, 09:46:59 AM
Hit me up if you need company for the next run. I'd like to try that.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 06, 2016, 06:57:40 AM


Our Yinsburgh bretheren, Raz, had to venture down our way for his sisters graduation. It kept raining, and i lost any hope of fishing.   Figured our only hope would be a mountain lake id never fished. So we braved the rain and 40 degree windy conditions and had a splendid day.

Pre game ties

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This was an electric motor only spot, and it seemed that manning that apparatus was gonna be a full time job in the wind. So Raz is hittin some lumber while im picking out a spot to anchor.  "Hes on dude!"

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About an hour later he gets a hot follow that nipped the tail but didnt eat the whole fly.   After finishing out a shoreline i was hauling ass back across to virgin water. Raz double hauls a bomb 20fter off the back of the boat. Seconds later

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Yes, we caught one trolling

The rain kept pouring and we had a out 6" of water in the boat. Drifted back down the final shoreline using wind and not the motor.  I made a cast and burned a double hand retrieve across 5-6' of water.
"How you gonna set the hook doing that?"
"Im gonna yank the fucking line!"
Thats when i spotted a high 40's right behind that fly. My dumbass took the figure 8 right past the still running trolling motor and he slunked off. Still a great day, its my turn next.








Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on May 06, 2016, 08:06:37 AM
 'c;  bd;0  bd;0  y; n!n

Damn.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 06, 2016, 08:07:31 AM
 /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 06, 2016, 08:08:34 AM
Great day!  y; 'c; bd;0  Hope to replicate a day like that next week
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 06, 2016, 08:16:47 AM
That's awesome. Good stuff.  y;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 06, 2016, 11:04:06 AM
Hot damn, yinzer gettin it done!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on May 06, 2016, 13:49:50 PM
punes..
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on May 07, 2016, 05:05:00 AM
Hell YEAH!!! /'/ bd;0 -0- 'c; V:; n!n
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 08, 2016, 08:45:52 AM
That boat has the musk mojo
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Grannyknot on May 10, 2016, 11:01:11 AM
how fast did the ss grayson move across that lake hauling 2 healthy men with battery power ?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 10, 2016, 11:05:28 AM
Quote from: Grannyknot on May 10, 2016, 11:01:11 AM
how fast did the ss grayson move across that lake hauling 2 healthy men with battery power ?

Same as with 1 grayson in it.  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 10, 2016, 11:31:52 AM
Quote from: Big J on May 10, 2016, 11:05:28 AM
Quote from: Grannyknot on May 10, 2016, 11:01:11 AM
how fast did the ss grayson move across that lake hauling 2 healthy men with battery power ?

Same as with 1 grayson in it.  /'/
Says the guy with the slowest boat otb
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 10, 2016, 11:33:17 AM
Quote from: wildmttrout on May 10, 2016, 11:31:52 AM

Says the guy with the slowest boat otb

Leave my boat out of it, she likes it slow and steady.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: raz on May 10, 2016, 12:33:40 PM
thanks for taking me fishing erik, and grayson for the floating boat rental.  found an awful lot of plastic baits once she filled w water and flushed out the compartments.  ya'lls come north and i'll put you on essox in return.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 10, 2016, 16:22:08 PM
Quote from: Grannyknot on May 10, 2016, 11:01:11 AM
how fast did the ss grayson move across that lake hauling 2 healthy men with battery power ?

I had to mount it offset on the transom bc of the shape of the front of his boat so it pretty much plowed and wouldnt go straight. Level 5 would scoot pretty good still.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on May 11, 2016, 17:05:47 PM


Wrapped a job early with two hours to spare. A 15 minute drive to Wilkes county to hit a smallie flow seemed like a sensible way to squander the time.

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Not a beast, but 16.5" worth of good pulling.

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 11, 2016, 18:00:12 PM
Hell yes!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 11, 2016, 19:24:52 PM
Damn. You fished today, too? I knew I should've laid out of work. Good lookin' bass. They give a good dose of bendage.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 11, 2016, 22:07:59 PM


I felt compelled to add yesterday's warm water endeavor to the correct area.

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Gotta love 'em.

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on May 12, 2016, 07:09:06 AM
Hell yeah! Nice fish and good looking water. I have yet to chase smallmouths this year, even though there's a river full of them that I can literally almost throw a rock into from my yard.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on May 13, 2016, 12:36:42 PM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 13, 2016, 13:37:05 PM
River largemouth are tough. Wish we had more.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on May 13, 2016, 14:35:25 PM
I could care less if I never caught a stillwater LMB again.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on May 13, 2016, 14:46:12 PM
I catch trophy largemouths out of the river.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 13, 2016, 19:55:04 PM
That is a monster, YH. We've got them here, but not many. Mostly smallies and spots.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on May 13, 2016, 20:44:10 PM
Quote from: Yallerhammer on May 13, 2016, 14:46:12 PM
I catch trophy largemouths out of the river.

'c; love it!!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 16, 2016, 15:27:59 PM
50" Long

Over 40lbs

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Biggest I've ever laid eyes on
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 16, 2016, 15:37:26 PM
 bd;0  Heck of a fish.  It's such a nice fish I won't even make any smart remarks about you.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on May 16, 2016, 15:59:49 PM
Fuck. Yes. bd;0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JMiller on May 16, 2016, 16:30:04 PM
Dang.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: VaTrout on May 16, 2016, 17:29:49 PM
Out-friggin-standing fish!!!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2016, 18:15:58 PM
That's a beast. Congrats, dude.

What kind of reel is that? Lol
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 16, 2016, 18:25:07 PM
He could of caught that fish on a Barbie rod for all I care, that is a slob. I have come back to this thread a couple times to see that fish.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2016, 19:13:22 PM
Tru dat.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on May 16, 2016, 20:07:27 PM
Speechless   'c; 

A well deserved treat after struggling with herds of kiddos for 10 months.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 16, 2016, 20:12:23 PM
One question though, what is the walkie talkie for in the boat?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 16, 2016, 20:25:53 PM
They say the face of a Grayson says it all. Especially the mouth part of the face.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on May 16, 2016, 20:34:54 PM
Quote from: Big J on May 16, 2016, 20:12:23 PM
One question though, what is the walkie talkie for in the boat?

I had the same thought...
While I was hotspotting the background.  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 16, 2016, 21:18:03 PM
Quote from: Big J on May 16, 2016, 20:12:23 PM
One question though, what is the walkie talkie for in the boat?
Keen eyes

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 16, 2016, 21:25:59 PM
Your new BRFFF name is Dayumson!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 16, 2016, 22:04:42 PM
Dont let orangepants fool you. He got a big grant and blew it on technology. Then he native american gave my boots he let me borrow back. Now i have to wear his older shittier boots that let rocks come in the sole.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on May 17, 2016, 04:50:39 AM
Dayumson...Way nice!!! bd;0 /'/ 'c; V:; <-;: y; That would've taken the tournament  -+; n!n <-;:
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 17, 2016, 06:33:30 AM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on May 16, 2016, 22:04:42 PM
Dont let orangepants fool you. He got a big grant and blew it on technology. Then he native american gave my boots he let me borrow back. Now i have to wear his older shittier boots that let rocks come in the sole.
You can have em back. They didn't even come close to fitting
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on May 17, 2016, 07:11:05 AM
Awesome dude.  Outstanding d:b d:b
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 17, 2016, 07:37:10 AM
Damn man hell of a fish!!  bd;0 bd;0 bd;0 y; y; y;  That would have easily taken the tournament 43 won big fish this year
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JMiller on May 17, 2016, 07:53:31 AM
Speaking' of the tournament, here's my trip report.

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Nice meeting some of y'all.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 17, 2016, 10:37:49 AM
Nice dude. I intend on being there next go round
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 17, 2016, 10:53:04 AM
Sweet ski man
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on May 17, 2016, 16:51:03 PM
Damn. That'll do!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on May 17, 2016, 17:02:14 PM
Fuck yea I said last year I wanted to do that....and didn't

@wildmttrout you go girl

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Mudwall Gatewood 3.0 on May 17, 2016, 18:15:06 PM
Quote from: DAYUMson on May 16, 2016, 21:18:03 PM
Quote from: Big J on May 16, 2016, 20:12:23 PM
One question though, what is the walkie talkie for in the boat?
Keen eyes
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That is a beautiful fish!  Kudos! 

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 17, 2016, 18:39:58 PM
Quote from: NCsporksman on May 17, 2016, 17:02:14 PM
Fuck yea I said last year I wanted to do that....and didn't

@wildmttrout you go girl

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Grannyknot on May 18, 2016, 07:38:05 AM
Quote from: Big J on May 17, 2016, 18:39:58 PM
Quote from: NCsporksman on May 17, 2016, 17:02:14 PM
Fuck yea I said last year I wanted to do that....and didn't

@wildmttrout you go girl

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 19, 2016, 09:14:47 AM

Hardly Strictly Musky 2016-**I only had a cell phone sorry if the pics aren't up to par

Wednesday morning made the 2 hour drive from Wilmington to Raleigh then 3 hours from Raleigh to Lenoir to meet up with my Dad and head to McMinnville, only 5 more hours in the car.

Started the drive off with a good omen- musky bait in the parking lot at Mcdonalds in Lenoir

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Angry bird fly

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Dad made some good time getting there

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Got there about midnight Wednesday night and made plans to go on an exploratory float Chris had wanted to do but never got around to while he lived there.  We were putting in at the literal beginning of the river.  The river just started in what seemed like an endlessly deep hole with beautiful blue green water.  Pretty cool looking.

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Water was very clear and pretty- this water was about 8 feet deep

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Tennessee is a pretty place, had never fished out there before.  We did hit a lot of shallow water and had to drag the inflatable drift boat alot.  At one point even had to lift it over a tree that was blocking the entire river. 

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This was a strange river with tons of really shallow sections but then it would open up into huge deep holes.

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Didn't see any musky on this float, but were very surprised to see a TON of trout.  And a lot of big trout, had we been trout fishing we would have had a great day.  My dad even froze on a huge brown that was chasing his musky fly (it was big enough to eat the musky fly)  b'; b';

Got off the water and headed into town for the opening dinner and rules

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Made the decision at dinner that we wanted to drink, we weren't worried about an early morning

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Paul and the flood tide guys came over for some beer pong

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Found some wildlife while outside

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Some idiots even thought it was a good idea to catch a wolf spider in an aluminum coors light bottle.  Don't know where that ended up but sure as hell glad it didn't end up in out cabin.


Next morning, first morning of the tournament, we woke up at about 8, had a visitor at the door, grabbed breakfast and got on the water by 9:30.

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Planned on this as out cocktail hour on the river

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Pushing off

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Right after I moved my first musky!!   y; d:b  Got him to follow and brought him to the 8 he watched the fly for a little bit and sank to the depths.  This was my first musky trip, everyone told me I would freeze, but thankfully I did not  V:;  Such an awesome fish, we paddled back up to rest him and enjoy a beer

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These guys were everywhere while we waited

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Floated that section again got another follow from the same fish.  Put him in the 8, saw him open his mouth but he didn't eat the fly and then just like before he sank back to the depths.   -0- d:b  Wish I had gotten him to eat though  b';  Mid 30ish fish

The float goes on- we come up to another deep hole and see this. Alan trying to free a fly they got stuck on the bottom

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Chris says Alan is about to break that rod, sure enough a few minutes later the tip snaps.  Alan had to jump in the freezing water to get it. 

After lunch we found a cool cave on the side of the river we wanted to explore.

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Met back up with Alan, Abbi and Peter after they had moved a musky in this hole.  Figured it was time for cocktail hour.  Only problem was it was Friday the 13th- earlier in the day as soon as we got to the boat ramp I opened the door of the car and heard a sound.  :o  b'; b'; b'; b'; b';

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Luckily we had some bourbon as a backup 0:0

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Stopped again later for a cigar break

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Got off the water late and missed dinner at Towee got there at about 8. 

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Paul's famous!  "Paul sign my nipple"

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Overall good first day of the Tournament, I think 5 fish were caught.  I was happy moved my first 2 musky and didnt freeze.  We saw a ton of smallies on this float, multiple fish that were in the 15-20+ inch range.  Next day we decided to do the same float and bring smallie rods this time too.

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Lunch

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Plenty of smallie water before we got to the musky water


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I caught my first smallie on the fly  d:b d:b y;  Plan on targeting these more for sure

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This one was 16-17 inches

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This day was pretty relaxed, our boat pretty much said fuck musky we are going to smallie fish.  I still cast some in the musky holes but we didnt move a fish.

What is a day on the river without a cocktail hour and a machette grill

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Peter was taking his musky frustration out on this tree

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We went for seconds

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Took another cocktail break in the deep hole after Alan had a musky eat and lost it.  Broke out the chocolate chess gas station pie and cigars as well.  Invited a couple guys from Chicago(Mike and Adam) to join us for the fun.

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We finished 2 fifths on the river and quite a few beers, weren't too worried about making it to dinner.  Made it at 8 after dinner and the movie talked to Todd a little bit then headed out. 

Sunday was time to leave  :'(  I didn't want to go back to work wanted to keep fishing

Had a great time meeting great people and got a lot of firsts on this trip
   -First float
   -First musky follow
   -First time rowing
   -First smallies on the fly

Time to leave

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One last breakfast then hit the road

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Until next year Tennessee and Hardly Strictly Musky!

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 19, 2016, 09:30:52 AM
Right on. Hell of a time. I love a smallmouth just as much as anyone, but them musky are badass.....dammit, man. 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 19, 2016, 09:34:39 AM
not too shabby, despite the company....
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 19, 2016, 09:47:51 AM
Looks like fun man.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on May 19, 2016, 11:20:56 AM
So it was you that broke the rum bottle...  getting a couple of follows will get you back on the water soon.   
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 19, 2016, 11:54:31 AM
Yeah unfortunately it was me. b'; b';  Fucking sucked.  We chalked it up as an offering to the musky gods.  It would have sucked even worse if we didn't bring the bourbon.  They put their faith in me the next day though and thank god I didn't fuck that up.   

I am definitely ready to get back on the water for them.  Anyone that needs someone on the boat with them I am down. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JMiller on May 19, 2016, 13:10:28 PM
Awesome report!
It is weird to see people posting my home water as a destination, but cool nonetheless.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 19, 2016, 13:20:30 PM
Jmiller that is some awesome home water!  We were doing the tweaker float the last 2 days. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on May 19, 2016, 14:29:44 PM
I can't believe you dishonored that bourbon, by mixing it with coke... crying shame

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on May 19, 2016, 15:55:24 PM
Quote from: driver on May 19, 2016, 14:29:44 PM
I can't believe you dishonored that bourbon, by mixing it with coke... crying shame

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For reals.  Peasants
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 19, 2016, 17:27:01 PM
I am not a bourbon drinker by any means...you know that Driver...so I had no complaints
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: TheYiman on May 19, 2016, 22:33:08 PM
Great report!  Nice skis all around here.

It was nice meeting a few folks from this board at the tourney.  Hardly Strictly is one of my favorite weekends every year.  I'm already looking forward to next year!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on May 24, 2016, 09:41:10 AM
I went striper fishing yesterday.  I figured out how to catch the small ones, now time to find the big brothers.   First time on the fly for me d:b

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on May 24, 2016, 09:51:59 AM
Hell yeah
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 24, 2016, 09:54:11 AM
Nice strippahs.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on May 24, 2016, 10:05:37 AM
Wookie fishin'!  d:b
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 24, 2016, 10:17:13 AM
Nice!  Stripers are awesome on the fly  y; y;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Grannyknot on May 24, 2016, 15:28:26 PM
Jeff has fished more recently than me.  dammit.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on May 24, 2016, 15:43:16 PM
Dang Jeff, I'd take some of that right about now.  d:b
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on May 24, 2016, 17:18:10 PM
Quote from: Grannyknot on May 24, 2016, 15:28:26 PM
Jeff has fished more recently than me.  dammit.

Yea, but you have more charcoal than me.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 24, 2016, 20:03:50 PM
Ouch
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on May 24, 2016, 21:38:57 PM
good on ya guy, I'll be hitting new lows at your place on the Soho this weekend...I didn't mention your name when I booked, I don't think  <-;:
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on May 25, 2016, 05:00:04 AM
Them be fun size stripah...mucho fun 'c; /'/ V:;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: overbrook on May 25, 2016, 10:06:25 AM
Quote from: DRIFTS on May 25, 2016, 05:00:04 AM
Them be fun size stripah...mucho fun 'c; /'/ V:;

Given the size of Jeff's hands I'm guesstimating about 10lbs.        Not bad jeffe
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Al on May 26, 2016, 16:39:17 PM
Mrs K. put in an order for a resupply of crappie. Called my crappie guide GM who knows a secret lake like the back of his hand. Had not been there in awhile and was pleasantly surprised to see the NCWRC has spent some serious money upgrading the docks and parking lot. Took us awhile but as George says, have enough sunken trees and catch a half dozen off each and before long you'll have all you want to clean. Was on the water about 9 and off a little after noon. Jigs cast on microlight rods did it for us. Saw a lot of boats with spider rigs but did not see a one of them boating a fish.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on May 28, 2016, 08:08:56 AM
Couple of my old gear buds getting it done.  So many opportunities, so little time!


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on May 28, 2016, 08:39:46 AM
What South Piedmont River Phal?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on May 28, 2016, 08:48:39 AM
I will shoot u a text when the exact location is determined. Thinking Randolph county
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on May 28, 2016, 22:20:16 PM
I will need that info as well

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on May 29, 2016, 10:09:33 AM
Some really nice carps.  Would love to have carps chasing streamers, that would be a lot of fun. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 29, 2016, 10:19:02 AM
I could get on board with that!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on May 29, 2016, 15:28:18 PM
Headed to the river below the house for a couple hours this afternoon. It's about 300 yards from the end of my driveway, but this is the first time I've fished it this year. Got there too late for the morning bite. Plenty of little smallmouth all about the same size hitting-three or four hits from each hole. But, no bigger ones eating at all. Still a lot of fun on a 4-weight and a good way to spend part of an afternoon.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 29, 2016, 16:10:29 PM
I need a smallie tug.... :;!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 29, 2016, 16:28:42 PM
I'm jealous. I've contracted some godawful ailment that's kicking my ass. Glad you found a few.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 08, 2016, 17:23:05 PM
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Mirror Mirror
On the Golf Course Pond
Who is the nastiest of them all?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 08, 2016, 17:37:03 PM
Country club bitch.  y;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 08, 2016, 18:15:16 PM
Sweet, dude. You think you could get a grass carp to hit a fly? If so, I've got a place that'll blow your mind.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on June 08, 2016, 19:24:47 PM
Haha. Nice pun.

I haven't seen a mirror in a long while.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: bmadd on June 08, 2016, 20:36:47 PM
golf course killa
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 08, 2016, 21:36:27 PM
Quote from: Dee-Vo on June 08, 2016, 18:15:16 PM
Sweet, dude. You think you could get a grass carp to hit a fly? If so, I've got a place that'll blow your mind.
Rarely, but they do sometimes

Saw a few big ones today, but no bueno
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 08, 2016, 21:38:11 PM
I've got 3 local places that hold huge grassies. If you're interested let me know. I'm game.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 11, 2016, 22:09:24 PM
My son, wife, and myself have all shared some sickness for a few weeks now. I think it may finally be gone. Good riddance. My trout fishing has been minimal largely due to feeling like shit, and also due to my not being overly-enthused about anything on my agenda. The last several brookie adventures were excellent in many ways making most other options pale in comparison. I've taken refuge by pond-hopping a little lately to squeeze some fishing into an ever-increasing work schedule. I'm hoping to tangle with a carp again. Some of these ponds sport plenty of 1-2 lb. panfish up to 13" or so. I'll take it.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 11, 2016, 22:22:17 PM
Good on ya, homie.

Meanwhile hours to the north:



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More to come when the party is over.  -0-

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 11, 2016, 22:31:09 PM
I hate y'all.  'c; :banana-fu: {S;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on June 12, 2016, 06:08:54 AM
Oh snap, Dougie be gettin his dick bent 0:0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on June 12, 2016, 06:27:37 AM
n!n

:;!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Mudwall Gatewood 3.0 on June 12, 2016, 08:59:14 AM
Tried to order online the official carp fishing uniform last evening, BUT at "Proceed to Checkout" my stomach began to backflip, heart rate dropped, and head developed woozy vibes --- sure signs that I should NOT yield to the baby blue fishing shirts or the zip-off fancy-ass quick dry pants, or the girly BUFFS.  My party attire will have to do! 

Carp are fun!

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 12, 2016, 09:21:46 AM
Dafaq! Mud wall catching carp on a fly? Am I seeing things?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 12, 2016, 09:55:54 AM


The stud.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 12, 2016, 11:16:18 AM
Mudwall Hipsterwood the carp slayer.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 12, 2016, 11:16:47 AM
Carp on top?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 12, 2016, 11:18:14 AM
 :-X
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on June 12, 2016, 13:30:35 PM
mo fun than a moped... y;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on June 12, 2016, 14:48:49 PM
Hell yea old dewds....viagra for the soul

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on June 12, 2016, 17:59:04 PM
Funday on the New

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Caleb (son) picking his way down skinny ledges above the falls.

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Done, bitches!

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Gotta hit the books to identify this specimen

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Above and below is Big Bertha Shoals.  The feature below is one of the most unusual, and the longest ledge I've ever encountered.  At least a quarter mile long.

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17" of good tugging.

Things were all chill early on, then at 9.30, the wind machine fired up.  Tailwind when higher gradient was already giving us a boost.  Headwinds in the flattish Walleye / Musky water.  Fish were caught, nice ones were lost. I was dismayed at how rough the wading was here.  This is the most ragged effing section of river I've ever had the privilege to wade....yes worse than the Haw below Rt. 64.  I didn't wade but a few minutes being the wading boots were at the house.  Fish seemed to start biting around three, or about the time we arrived at the take out.


Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 12, 2016, 18:59:40 PM
Fun section for sure. Lots of grass carp in that area too
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 12, 2016, 19:09:26 PM
Awesome river. And a good day with the boy, priceless.  'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 12, 2016, 20:27:04 PM
Wish I could've went. Good to see Caleb showing that river what's up and getting on fish. Nice job, dude.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on June 12, 2016, 21:33:14 PM
 :'(
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 13, 2016, 08:10:54 AM
Water Willow, Justicia americana

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on June 13, 2016, 08:59:46 AM
Nice ken, hoping to take the girl down a section this weekend

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on June 13, 2016, 11:29:02 AM
Nice carp!! 'c; 'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 13, 2016, 12:05:47 PM
Quote from: ptfranze on June 13, 2016, 11:29:02 AM
Nice carp!! 'c; 'c;

Too bad you're leaving Sat. I was going to hook you up.  :laugh:
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Jfey on June 13, 2016, 12:23:16 PM
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Nice ken, hoping to take the girl down a section this weekend

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Do you mean G?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 13, 2016, 12:59:13 PM
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Quote from: NCsporksman on June 13, 2016, 08:59:46 AM
Nice ken, hoping to take the girl down a section this weekend

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Do you mean G?
Well that's just mean
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on June 13, 2016, 13:01:34 PM
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Quote from: NCsporksman on June 13, 2016, 08:59:46 AM
Nice ken, hoping to take the girl down a section this weekend

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Do you mean G?

I giggled like a G at that one.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: ptfranze on June 14, 2016, 10:00:56 AM
Quote from: Dougfish on June 13, 2016, 12:05:47 PM
Quote from: ptfranze on June 13, 2016, 11:29:02 AM
Nice carp!! 'c; 'c;

Too bad you're leaving Sat. I was going to hook you up.  :laugh:

Damn I hate to miss out on that.  Will have to take you up on it once we get back
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on June 14, 2016, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: Jfey on June 13, 2016, 12:23:16 PM
Quote from: NCsporksman on June 13, 2016, 08:59:46 AM
Nice ken, hoping to take the girl down a section this weekend

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Do you mean G?
Nah....dudes a prude

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on June 15, 2016, 19:36:28 PM
Going back for more, Saturday. Rt. 100 > Claytor. 

Caleb's river exploration odometer will be turning past 100 miles this weekend...from Wolf Creek in Giles Cnty to the Roanoke @ Roanoke Rapids, and much in between. Not bad for a 13 year old!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on June 15, 2016, 19:58:50 PM
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Quote from: Jfey on June 13, 2016, 12:23:16 PM
Quote from: NCsporksman on June 13, 2016, 08:59:46 AM
Nice ken, hoping to take the girl down a section this weekend

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Do you mean G?
Nah....dudes a prude

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Ummmm.....
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 20, 2016, 22:47:04 PM


This afternoon left me with a few hours to get out. I had a few trout streams on my radar, but with the limited timeframe I need to stay somewhat local. Smallmouth will do. I checked on 4 flows. 3 were muddier than I like so that made my choice fairly simple. Judging from the way the outing began, I thought this was going to be off the charts. I had a nice sized smallmouth chase my fly upstream like a rocket and just clobber it. Sadly, it came unglued before I could bring it to hand. I also almost stepped on a 15" class bass. Nothing much to brag about here as far as size goes. I did take a couple swims when I entered water well over my head. Felt ok in this hot weather. The full moon had me wondering if the fish would bite at all. Some did. At one point a nice'un slammed something downstream of me on the surface. Was a grown one fo' sho'.


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Appropriately named Dobsonfly. That's one large critter.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on June 21, 2016, 05:42:08 AM
Good stuff. Think I'm gonna chase some smallmouth this weekend.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on June 28, 2016, 15:46:49 PM
any u hoes want to float the New tomorrow

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on June 28, 2016, 16:56:33 PM
Work, work, work. Gig em, Dave.  :banana011:
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 28, 2016, 19:00:50 PM
Hell yea, I WANT to. But, unfortunately:

http://youtu.be/7S94ohyErSw
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on July 06, 2016, 23:40:27 PM


Muddy as fuck but tagged one long distance on a shallow flat, epic shit....can't let you lake boys have all the fun, gotta show the river donks some love  :;!

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on July 06, 2016, 23:42:36 PM
My man
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on July 07, 2016, 06:16:53 AM
Right on.


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on July 07, 2016, 06:57:39 AM
Gnarly. Everything round here is blown da fuck out.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on July 07, 2016, 07:30:31 AM
Spork and the donk.  -+;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on July 07, 2016, 08:48:40 AM
Spork back on the board with donkeys


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: gamatt53 on July 07, 2016, 09:53:15 AM
Got out on the lake after the storms on the 4th. Took awhile to knock off the rust but ended up landing 3 carp and a bonus bass. Not a bad way to spend a morning. Haven't fished much at all the first half of this year - hope to turn that around in the second half.


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on July 07, 2016, 12:51:02 PM
Dayum more effin carp of da fly


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on July 07, 2016, 17:28:02 PM
fukk yea, the crop going is strong...2016 the year of the shitfish
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Al on July 17, 2016, 19:29:35 PM
Took a SRTU buddy to a secluded pond where I have a Jon Boat and fishing privileges. We caught a ton of bream like this.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on July 22, 2016, 06:29:06 AM


Did a river float with TC on Wednesday. We had a sloooow day with the smallies. Not much going on.

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On a side note. Don't lend him any tools.
He breaks shovels. Lots of them.

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Hoverfish.

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When the two of you drink more beers than fish caught....... :banana072:

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And I got to row, row, row the bote.
It ain't too fucking hard.  n!n

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on July 22, 2016, 19:35:16 PM
Had a brief moment to spare after work to harass a few.  No size, but I'll take it. It was good to be back on the water again.

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Will be floating her Sunday afternoon, but none of you all are invited.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on July 23, 2016, 03:47:59 AM
Gee, thanks. I didn't want to float it anyways....

Instead I'm going here..

https://youtu.be/ItbiUifnpWU

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on July 23, 2016, 10:02:58 AM
It's great you had the opportunity to visit Iceland, but I do not understand its draw.  Bleak and depressing.  Coulter's Hell really bothered me.  Volcanoes combined with the odor of sulfur get my hackles going.

I wanna get my hands on a sail boat and spend a Summer sailing around Cuba, Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. 

Oh by the way, tomorrow's float is for autistic people and their families, lol.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on July 23, 2016, 11:59:37 AM
I'm not interested in tropical places very much, unless its tarpon and bikinis. I don't care for hot weather much. I'll post a report when I get back to show you why i chose Iceland.

Btw sounds like a good float. For a good reason.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on July 27, 2016, 10:27:21 AM


Sunday. The Lord's Day. 'Twas a very hot day. It's hot when you get waist deep and are still roasting. The water didn't even feel all that cool. I hate hot weather. This river has brought mostly small fish to hand lately, but it holds some nice'uns.

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I harassed this spider for quite some time. It was a surprisingly good-sport seeing at how it never scurried away or tried attacking me. It gave me plenty of time to hone my closeup skills.

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Sunfish were plentiful.

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Another stretch of this flow is calling my name. A stretch that's a stranger to me. Sunday or sooner.....we'll be acquainted.

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on July 30, 2016, 11:41:27 AM
Hit the river below the house for  about 45 minutes yesterday afternoon before a big zag of lightning struck the hill right above me, and I left a wake across the river like a Ranger bass boat.  ;D

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on July 30, 2016, 12:35:42 PM
Looks like my afternoon yesterday minus the lightning. [emoji1303]


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on July 30, 2016, 12:56:08 PM
Jesus ain't the only one who can walk on water, given the right motivation. :D
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on July 31, 2016, 06:20:28 AM
Love that fly...saved my bacon several times  /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on July 31, 2016, 15:20:25 PM
 -0-
Slime on, dude.
BTW, have traveled to Cleveland and back and Fairmont, WV and back in the last five days.
The cicada hatch in NW WV and Eastern Ohio was heavy. And the ash trees are dying in droves from the borer.
I need to go fishing.  b';
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: benben reincarnated on August 01, 2016, 11:24:40 AM
Quote from: Dougfish on July 31, 2016, 15:20:25 PM
The cicada hatch in NW WV and Eastern Ohio was heavy.

I just saw a cicada flying while carrying a dead cicada.  The dead cicada was bigger than the cicada killer.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on August 08, 2016, 08:25:26 AM


A long-time friend of mine mentioned fishing a small lake again from his little boat. I was in. Nothing but a few small bass and bluegill. I did see a carp....no luck.

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He just bought this new 'Vette. Nice.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on August 08, 2016, 08:27:35 AM
He also has some interesting guns.


This pistol is 100% engraved by hand. Not my taste, but it took the man forever to finish it.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on August 08, 2016, 08:58:12 AM
A 12 gauge suppressed.  Interesting.  Have a .22 suppressor that I should get by.....November if I'm lucky.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: bmadd on August 08, 2016, 10:09:13 AM
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Is that the same bass x3?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on August 08, 2016, 10:50:22 AM
Nah, man. Those are all different, I think. I never caught anything larger.


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on August 29, 2016, 06:03:53 AM



https://youtu.be/Eo2OIUpWznY

Saturday morning I was on baby duty as the wife attended an event.  I decided instead of sitting around instead I'd take Sailor out for some hiking and fishing before it got too unbearably hot.  Did more hiking than fishing.  Caught a few creek chub, and didn't even see a trout.  It's a funny stream and sure they were sulking.

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Sunday I hit up the local river.  It's been blown out most of summer and haven't been able to fish it.  Carp was the primary target but like all my carp trips, it became a smallie trip.  Saw one carp as I about stepped on him as I was wading thru some weeds.  Smallies were all fun size and about a dozen were harassed in the hour I fished.

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It's a very scenic river.  Nothing like butterflies feasting on the liquids of some festering socks.

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Hike out I got stuck behind some goobers who went down to swim barefoot.  They would not move over on the trail so it was a long hike behind them listening to them groan about stepping on rocks.

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on August 29, 2016, 06:27:49 AM
Nice job, J.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on August 29, 2016, 07:45:03 AM
Good stuff!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on August 29, 2016, 08:27:52 AM
@Big J -- I must ask. Is the place on her forehead from walking into a table or something? My son looks like he's been beaten from head to toe. He's always got several places on his face and forehead along with many scrapes and bruises on his arms and legs. He's ruthless.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on August 29, 2016, 09:00:44 AM
Dee Vo. It's called an angel kiss birthmark. She's had it since birth and Doctor said it'll eventually fade and disappear. Something to do with a hematoma or something. 15 months old and still hasn't faded.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on August 29, 2016, 09:08:36 AM
Cool. I figured it was a birthmark if not a bump on the head incident. My son has what is known as a "stork-bite" birthmark right inside his hair-line on the back of his head. Neat stuff. 
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on September 06, 2016, 06:15:59 AM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on September 06, 2016, 11:10:27 AM
Thats rad! No faish?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on September 06, 2016, 11:17:17 AM
Love me some waterside sycamores.  'c;
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 06, 2016, 11:53:44 AM
Gnarly tree. I like.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on September 08, 2016, 06:57:03 AM
That is very cool. I love old gnarly trees.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 12, 2016, 08:29:29 AM



http://youtu.be/zUwEIt9ez7M


After receiving a text from my brother yesterday morning I instantly changed my plans of exploring the upper reaches of river. I'll take care of that soon enough.

Low water offers many possibilities in certain rivers. Especially this one, if you know where to go. Matt ended up with a spot and I landed 3 smallmouth including one that really put up a tussle. I'll be visiting my backyard flow until flows render it unmanageable. Low levels rock in this respect. Any of you boys wanna join me, just holla.

I still want to hookup with a carp or koi in this flow. They're there.


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on September 12, 2016, 11:23:34 AM
Sweet
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on September 12, 2016, 11:24:44 AM
good show, I hate to wade that deep! jis  say'in
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 12, 2016, 11:48:47 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on September 12, 2016, 11:24:44 AM
good show, I hate to wade that deep! jis  say'in

The pic where Matt is fighting the fish is about the deepest water we encountered. Most of the rest was much shallower.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on September 12, 2016, 12:46:43 PM
I become buoyant at that depth.   :o
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on September 12, 2016, 16:53:30 PM
Good shit! I don't wade that deep either.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on September 14, 2016, 08:09:55 AM
Thems Pigs compared to anything I've tangled with this year

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: JWJ on September 14, 2016, 11:57:31 AM


Life's finally starting to slow down. Or maybe I'm finally catching up. Made it out on the river with two good friends for my first float of the summer.

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Hope to squeeze another one before the leaves drop and the river's too boney.


Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 14, 2016, 12:46:39 PM
Hell yea.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: bmadd on September 15, 2016, 08:19:56 AM
#highlife  0:0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on September 16, 2016, 03:59:56 AM
Like /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: swervinmervin on September 16, 2016, 14:35:46 PM

My father-in-law came down from Michigan and wanted to hire a guide for smallies on the New. We ended up with a recommendation of a recommendation of a recommendation (Jeff Payne) from you degenerates here. We ended up on spinning gear, as that's where the FIL was most comfortable. This ended up being an awesome day.

We put in for about a 6 hour float and crushed them on topwater, jerk bait, plastics, everything. At least 40 or 50 between the two of us. Perfect weather, great views, and a good time hanging out with my wife's dad.
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Lots and lots of ones this size.
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The old man with the big smallie of the day.
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Then, as I'm working some weird spinning topwater lure, it gets smashed by this:
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Went under the raft on me, then wrapped the line around the anchor. All credit to our guide, Ken for getting us to shallow water to help land it.

Came in at 41" on the nose. My very first muskie, and a total blast.





Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on September 16, 2016, 14:57:59 PM
Y'all done alright


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: NCsporksman on September 16, 2016, 15:21:24 PM
Top water musky, you suck

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on September 22, 2016, 19:48:30 PM
Lots of rain here this week. Water finally dropped to where I want it to be. Left the house at 5:15 was home at 7:30. Wasn't epic, but all but two fish came on a popper. Watching miss it and come back to crush it was the best part.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 23, 2016, 08:41:16 AM
That's the way to bass fish. Gotta love them blowin' up on top.

Rain? What's that?
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on September 23, 2016, 11:27:17 AM
We've had 5 inches here this week.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 23, 2016, 11:54:36 AM
We've had like 4 drops in a month.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on September 25, 2016, 12:44:45 PM
Eagles and minks and dinks, Oh My!


Went down to the backyard river and fished an hour or two this morning. Water is extremely low and warm as bath water.

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It was really foggy when I started fishing. As I was standing on a rock tying on a fly, I heard a "whoosh" overhead and looked up to see a fully mature bald eagle about three feet over my head. Startled the crap out of me, and him too when I jumped and whipped my rod around. By the time I got my camera up, I only got this shot of his ass as he is hauling the aforementioned ass rapidly back downriver.

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A while later, I saw a mink working the riverbank. First one I've seen this year. Not as many of them around as there used to be, seems like.

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I watched him for about ten minutes as he nosed around and investigated every nook and cranny on the riverbank. Pretty cool.

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How was the fishing? Not too hot. Caught a plethora of these little dink 6"-10" smallmouth:

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And a couple of rock bass:

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And an awesome trophy hornyhead:

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Then, about 10:00 when the sun came out and the fog burned off, it was like God flipped a big switch and killed every fish in the river. SO I headed home, where my wife was making blueberry pancakes:

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All in all, not a bad way to spend a couple hours in the backyard.

Fin.

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on September 25, 2016, 14:18:12 PM
Been a couple of years since I've seen a mink. Or a otter as well
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on September 25, 2016, 16:22:48 PM
We saw a mink along the Jackson last week. I see 3-4 a year. Some might have been Fishers. Mink on steroids.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Yallerhammer on September 25, 2016, 17:32:19 PM
I have had mink follow me up the creekbank trying to steal fish from me more than once in the Smokies. They are daring little fellers.
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 25, 2016, 19:08:41 PM
Eagle was badass.

Mink or weasels followed me up a creek a year or two making all types of funny sounds. Brave little critters.

Cool report.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on September 26, 2016, 03:47:01 AM
Nice back yard /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: rbphoto on September 30, 2016, 06:48:20 AM


Y'all might remember this from back in July . . .

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Well, it has been neglected since that time, but I fixed that yesterday and got on some new-to-me water.

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And found success:

1st fish in the boat, and on the fly!

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And then there's my show-off spin-fishing buddy:

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We tore them up for the first 2 hrs.  Then it got slow, and then slower.

And then as we were both tying on something different something smashed the bottom of the boat, on the left side, just about in the middle - literally rocking it.

It jumped again about 5 ft behind the boat, and then kept rolling/half-jumping out of the water.

It was a big grass carp - 20+lbs

We assume it stunned itself when it bumped the boat and took the next 30 seconds to get its bearings.  Weirdest thing.

All-in-all, it was a great afternoon.

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Ended like this:

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on September 30, 2016, 07:16:44 AM
Fuk, yes.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on September 30, 2016, 07:46:54 AM
 I never thought that boat would see a fish in it when the previous owner bought it.  Nice to see you putting it to good use.   /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on September 30, 2016, 09:18:08 AM
Not to shabby.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Beetle on September 30, 2016, 10:06:19 AM
Love the FLi and the Cortland RimFly!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on October 01, 2016, 21:08:19 PM
I got a FLi that hasn't seen sunlight in 3 years.

Nice bass
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on October 02, 2016, 03:24:01 AM
Nice to see some action...awesome!

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on October 02, 2016, 03:42:10 AM
Muskyless musky trGuests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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Water jis a little on the nasty side...did manage a blow up / hook up with one, but no net loveGuests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
Picked this guy up outta the river where he wrapped and sunk his ride...cause he didn't ask the river spirits for safe passage Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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felt something crawling up my legs...shit ton of spiders!Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 02, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
What? No BLL??


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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on October 02, 2016, 10:21:02 AM
Dirtying the bote up!  -+;
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Rhody on October 13, 2016, 20:44:31 PM
Got out early , early this morning to chase some SC stripers
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found us an awesome SC BBQ Buffett for late lunch, no need for dinner after that good eatin!
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on October 15, 2016, 08:26:30 AM
Will be used Monday...Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 16, 2016, 10:51:26 AM

2016 - 75

http://youtu.be/ChBHCkbbg9Q

I was looking at the bookface when this popped up.

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Left town as soon as I finished up work on Thursday evening. But, first a stop to stock the cooler.

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Then hit the higway.

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And drove into the setting sun..

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I arrived just in time for some awesome grilled chicken that the yinzer boys cooked up.

Say "Hey Kyle"

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Bunch of craziness ensued around the fire.

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Good morning, some were moving slower than others.

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Tyler ran shuttle and we were on the water by noon!

The Nolichucky was running a little low... and it took a while to run into some fish.

But Buddy and I doubled up early on [ insert Kyle's photo here]

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While the fishing was slow I was a great day, I managed about 7 or 8 to hand... and Buddy caught 4 or 5 and a couple of Kentucky Bass to boot.

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This was the best fish in the clacka on Friday. Buddy posing with a BassStash!

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Back at the ranch... some more cooking ensued with a spread of rice, beans, kicked up salsa, and guacamole, and beef... too busy eating to take any food pics....

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More partying ensued, but I crashed early after a day drinking in the sun. Last I heard was Kyle was telling tales ....
Matt slept with, not on, the cot, unable to assemble in a jrunked state at 2 in the morning.

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I packed up, said goodbye to everybody, 'cept for Kyle who had gone back to bed, and headed down to road to trout waters.


















Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: RiverbumCO on October 16, 2016, 20:33:00 PM
Well that looked fun.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Michael Toris on October 17, 2016, 15:22:21 PM
That clacka makes me moist
Title: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 18, 2016, 09:17:22 AM

2016 – 77

After spending two days in E. TN, (I had contemplated making it three) I worked Sunday, getting caught up when I checked the BRFFF and saw another "Empty Seat" notice for Monday.

Up at 5:00 for the two hour drive to Radford VA and a musky float on the New.

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This looks like the place.

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On the road with Drifts

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Check the regs...

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Breakfast on the water, actually had a Chalada at 10... jis say'in

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Damn, that thing is huge...

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This little guy was out for a swim across the 100 yard river...

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Engineer, stopped on the tracks to see what we were catching and say hello.

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Phalacrocoracidae hanging out in the trees. Words of warning, they will shit upon you.

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We gave them a wide birth. We also saw a bald eagle.

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Back to musky fishing...

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Hello to teh suk! And a salute to the fishing of the new

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What? Two and a half more miles to the take-out?

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It's just around the corner...

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Waiting for the shuttle....

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Loaded up in the dark. Nine hours on the water, not one follow.

Just a couple of pune smalljaws... [insert Drift photos here]
BassStash
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Hit 81-S into a traffic jam from hell, an hour to go 12 miles.... Home by 11.








Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on October 18, 2016, 09:21:32 AM
Ugh.
0:0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Big J on October 18, 2016, 09:52:53 AM
Always a good time floating with Drifters.  He has fed me the "take out is around the corner" line before.  I think it was another mile before we hit the take out.
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Onslow on October 18, 2016, 10:09:21 AM
Slinging chickens for 9 hours sounds a bit laborious.

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on October 19, 2016, 05:40:31 AM

Moon up to moon down musky tr
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purty

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pull

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The one that got away

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Dude was turtle fish'n he claimed

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How's the fish'n...jis so so

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stepping up my game

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Never, ever float under these bastards

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the take out

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On the road home...muskyless

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on October 23, 2016, 11:14:10 AM
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Musky snack pack

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on October 23, 2016, 16:38:30 PM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 31, 2016, 12:08:17 PM


Sent a text to da spork on Friday asking if he wanted to chase after some smallies on the Yadkin. It's about as low and clears as it ever gets. He was in Atlanta, getting some award for selling tons of French fries hamburger buns. I left late and made a wrong turn before finally getting to the river.

Access is a mile down the trail, figured I didn't have time to do that, so I drove on down to the boat access to scout that location.

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Briefly entertained the idea of fishing here, but went for a hike down the trail instead. Found out that the trial ends at the top of the islands and decent looking smallie habitat. Hiked back and  spotted a kayakers with fishing gear on the far side of the river. I decided to stop at the 67 takeout on the way back to Winston.

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DSFK

This spot might be fishable... easy wading for sure... might go back Monday with a license and some more time....

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on November 14, 2016, 22:17:17 PM

2016 -83

I paid my payroll taxes, don't ask, too damn much, so I took the afternoon off and drove up to the river, it was too muddy to bother with, so I went to plan "B" and fished for smallies for a couple of hours. Nothing going on there. Threw a wiggle minnow on a full sinking line. Nada, well a sunfish no bigger than the fly hit it three times and managed to hook itself, I drank a beer and headed home....

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on November 15, 2016, 06:00:43 AM
That's the way it goes..at least u got out  bd;0 /'/
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: gamatt53 on November 15, 2016, 11:42:22 AM
Wow can't believe how low/clear it is there. There are some smallies there but going way up away from the road is key. I have seen some sights there in the summer  :o
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on November 15, 2016, 12:52:25 PM
Quote from: gamatt53 on November 15, 2016, 11:42:22 AM
Wow can't believe how low/clear it is there. There are some smallies there but going way up away from the road is key. I have seen some sights there in the summer  :o

yeah, usually it's muddy as hell, I may try and go back later in the week... like tomorrow if possible....

<-;: <-;:
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on November 19, 2016, 11:25:39 AM


http://youtu.be/VFHA15B8iNI

When I started this year my goal was to fish over 100 days... Things were going darn well for the first six months, but then life started to get in the way and I've been struggling to catch up with only six week left I may not reach my goal. The damn dam on my local is still so screwed up that they are now projecting that the project will not be finished until April. I had counted on this river as my go to stream. So I drove on up the other day, and damn if they didn't publish they release schedule but for the first time in quite a while the release wasn't even predictable based on the earlier releases in the week. It was already late in the day, and now there was no hope to fish as the water continued to flow. But it wasn't all bad I did find a puck of flies, two streamers and a bobber thing. So I made some calls and made plans to fish the next day, starting out on a marginal warm water river and then planned to catch falling water up on the trout stream.

2016 - 84

I worked in the morning and finished up by 12:30 and drove an hour north and parked at the end of the road under an overpass. Rigging up I caught a good whiff of DSFK and looked around.

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The river waited...
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Incoming TEXT from Jason

JD "Yo. I'm thinking about going tomorrow"
WB "GF birthday"
JD "She'll be aight (sic)
WB "I do not have a death wish"
JD "LOL, 10-4, I'll post a report"

Damn, damn, damn

WB to GF "We are getting together tomorrow, Right?"

NO REPLY....

Fished it for a couple of discouraging hours before heading up the road to finish up the day with some trout and IPAs.

to be continued in the Smith River Thread...

Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: acesover on November 24, 2016, 17:11:26 PM
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Woolly Bugger on December 02, 2016, 11:41:59 AM


2016 - 89

Well the call came in for a musky float, I went, and no fish were seen. The end.

Sunrise near Blacksburg
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Cold and windy day
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Go big or go home
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When you run out of Bud Lime Lite you'll drink a Sweet Water Hop Hash Session IPA
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And so it goes 0 for 4
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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: driver on December 02, 2016, 12:38:18 PM
Dave got the Santa look going on

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dougfish on December 02, 2016, 13:07:15 PM
That IPA will make the beard grow faster.
Skunkage?  p;-
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on December 03, 2016, 04:44:25 AM
We need to hit my home waters and I think it'll happen. I can put ya up fo the night if that will help with the drive time.  /'/ V:; 0:0
Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: Dee-Vo on December 20, 2016, 10:00:33 AM


Sunday's rain made me even more stir crazy. I had to get out and fish somewhere. A nearby pond had to suffice.

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Title: Re: 2016 Warm Water
Post by: DRIFTS on December 21, 2016, 03:45:23 AM
Very good  /'/