The Ultimate Fishing Thread ! - Page 34

BeefBarley · 05-31-08, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fsusteve

I suck at the photo-graphy.......

apparently you and skillet.........

Rhinoliner · 06-02-08, 08:43 AM

The biggest fish I ever almost caught got away from me this weekend. I can't quit thinking about it. This flathead catfish was easily over 50 pounds, I saw him for an instant and almost had my net under him when he straightened the hook and got off.

So close, but yet so far. Damn!

Silver thing in the picture is a quarter.

yooper · 06-02-08, 11:01 AM

So you need stronger hooks....

Gold Boy · 06-02-08, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhinoliner

The biggest fish I ever almost caught got away from me this weekend. I can't quit thinking about it. This flathead catfish was easily over 50 pounds, I saw him for an instant and almost had my net under him when he straightened the hook and got off.

So close, but yet so far. Damn!

Silver thing in the picture is a quarter.

that knot would not be my first choice for that hook... the knot you have used presents the hook in a weaker position. imho

i recommend this knot, we use the bumper knot for pacific north west stealhead fishing...

Rhinoliner · 06-02-08, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yooper

So you need stronger hooks....

Yep, and I know where he lives now. After seeing that fish, I think I need to get bigger hooks too.

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Originally Posted by Gold Boy

that knot would not be my first choice for that hook... the knot you have used presents the hook in a weaker position. imho

i recommend this knot, we use the bumper knot for pacific north west stealhead fishing...

Cool, I'll have to give that knot a try. I'm not sure how well it will work for my leaders, though, which are 2 strands of 65 pound test Power Pro.

Gold Boy · 06-02-08, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhinoliner

Yep, and I know where he lives now. After seeing that fish, I think I need to get bigger hooks too.

Cool, I'll have to give that knot a try. I'm not sure how well it will work for my leaders, though, which are 2 strands of 65 pound test Power Pro.

in that case, i would consider a change in hook eye type.

RiggerFJ80 · 06-02-08, 10:40 PM

I've never used circle hooks for cats, but would that work? I think in a situation where you're not actively fishing (reeling a lure through the water) like catfishing, a circle hook would work. And possibly the Trilene knot? Ever since I lost not one, but TWO big flippin' fish in the same summer to pulling my knots out, I pay extra close attention!

rob

Rhinoliner · 06-03-08, 09:50 AM

The circle hooks definitely work on catfish. Once they've hooked themselves it's almost impossible for them to get off the line. The only downside is that it is usually a pain in the rear to get the hook out of their mouth when you get them in the boat.

These are on limb lines tied to a tree on the bank and stretched out about 20 feet with 5 hooks per line. They are baited with live perch. I'm going to set them out again tonight with a bungee cord attached at the bank end so they can't get so much leverage when they stretch the line out.

Gold Boy · 06-03-08, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhinoliner

The circle hooks definitely work on catfish. Once they've hooked themselves it's almost impossible for them to get off the line. The only downside is that it is usually a pain in the rear to get the hook out of their mouth when you get them in the boat.

These are on limb lines tied to a tree on the bank and stretched out about 20 feet with 5 hooks per line. They are baited with live perch. I'm going to set them out again tonight with a bungee cord attached at the bank end so they can't get so much leverage when they stretch the line out.

bungee cord attached

pics, please, please........!

SLOwag · 06-03-08, 01:48 PM

Love the Chessie catching perch. Does he eat them after catching them or just roll in them?

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Chesapeake retriever with one of his perch catches. Yes he can,(1 out of 15 success rate) grab fish. He waits by the bank, at a dam where there are lots of fish. Sometimes he puts his head underwater.......and waits....
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riverliver · 06-03-08, 02:36 PM

He eats the head only. Catfish are also on the menu. But i have to catch those for him. He will also swim for and hour, next to me while i'm wading. But after an hour, he will swim back to the bank for a 10 minute rest. Then come back out for another 1/2 hour etc. We live on the river, so he swims constantly. (when he not on guard)
Chessy's are very good watch animals. People cannot sneak up on me with him around. He doesn't go after you.....he justs barks to beat the band. I tell him to shut it, and he stops.

PHBeerman · 06-03-08, 07:15 PM

Great looking boy you have there river. Do you hunt him?

riverliver · 06-04-08, 04:44 AM

That dog will not stop chaseing a downed duck....ends of the earth. We shoot 60 ducks and 15 geese a year.(2 guys). Small river with lots of coon for him to chase also. He is a life taker and a heart breaker......

Gold Boy · 06-07-08, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by riverliver

That dog will not stop chaseing a downed duck....ends of the earth. We shoot 60 ducks and 15 geese a year.(2 guys). Small river with lots of coon for him to chase also. He is a life taker and a heart breaker......

x 3.14

riverliver · 06-08-08, 04:16 PM

scrogginhood - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

fsusteve · 06-09-08, 12:45 PM

cuda fishing...wish my wife got a picture of this thing jumping, it was eyeball high on me....

Gold Boy · 06-09-08, 12:52 PM

that cuda is giving your lad the stink eye....

v cool pics!

Rhinoliner · 06-09-08, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by riverliver

scrogginhood - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Very cool videos, thanks! I did think that boat was going to go over at one point.

That's a fishing method I've never seen used before. Are those just PVC pipes driven down into the bottom of the river?

riverliver · 06-09-08, 04:16 PM

Yes, brother Rhino, those are just pvc. But they work well for big flatheads. They bend like mad and the strength is unmatched. They will hold 60 lb fish. That's the biggest we have caught and released. Don't keep the big ones. Were after the National record, which is 123lbs.
Our goal is to utilize the river for food. Less money spent at wal-mart.
And to be the best hillbillies we can be!

riverliver · 06-10-08, 07:47 AM

30lb flat caught on a 1 1/2lb catfish for bait.

Rhinoliner · 06-10-08, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by riverliver

30lb flat caught on a 1 1/2lb catfish for bait.

Nice!

What hooks do you use?

riverliver · 06-10-08, 05:05 PM

I will take some pics of them.
one is just a stainless,but expensive, single hook. That's the bait hook.
The other is a treble, below it.

Junk · 06-10-08, 08:12 PM

Nice pics fsusteve. You gotta take us out if we head down that way sometime.

fsusteve · 06-11-08, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Junk

Nice pics fsusteve. You gotta take us out if we head down that way sometime.

anytime bro, I wanna learn yer kid's bonefishing techniques.

riverliver · 06-11-08, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhinoliner

Nice!

What hooks do you use?

Rhino, here's the hooks we use. Don't remember what size's though. Just go to the bait shop and get the sharpest,stainless hooks you can get. Beefy is better.

06-02-08, 08:43 AM	#992
Rhinoliner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kerrville, Texas TLCA# 16914 Posts: 374	The one that got away The biggest fish I ever almost caught got away from me this weekend. I can't quit thinking about it. This flathead catfish was easily over 50 pounds, I saw him for an instant and almost had my net under him when he straightened the hook and got off. So close, but yet so far. Damn! Silver thing in the picture is a quarter. Attached Images

06-02-08, 10:40 PM	#997
RiggerFJ80 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Under a Cruiser or on the couch. Posts: 37	I've never used circle hooks for cats, but would that work? I think in a situation where you're not actively fishing (reeling a lure through the water) like catfishing, a circle hook would work. And possibly the Trilene knot? Ever since I lost not one, but TWO big flippin' fish in the same summer to pulling my knots out, I pay extra close attention! rob __________________ I like my beer like I like my coffee- blacker than night, stronger than God and sweeter than love! -John Stamstad '91 FJ80 2" OME, 33" BFG ATs, other stuff. Mongoose Pro Ti road racing bike DuraAce, etc.

06-03-08, 02:36 PM	#1001
riverliver IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rock Island Posts: 157	He eats the head only. Catfish are also on the menu. But i have to catch those for him. He will also swim for and hour, next to me while i'm wading. But after an hour, he will swim back to the bank for a 10 minute rest. Then come back out for another 1/2 hour etc. We live on the river, so he swims constantly. (when he not on guard) Chessy's are very good watch animals. People cannot sneak up on me with him around. He doesn't go after you.....he justs barks to beat the band. I tell him to shut it, and he stops. __________________ Relinguish not your past sorrow's,but furthermore thine destiny 1.('84FJ60-STEEL SLIDERS-GEN 33"s-crawler bumpers-warn-621header-custommetaltunes-202,000)DAD'S 2.('83 FJ60-STOCK-DD-180,000-ATV HAULER)SON'S

06-04-08, 04:44 AM	#1003
riverliver IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rock Island Posts: 157	That dog will not stop chaseing a downed duck....ends of the earth. We shoot 60 ducks and 15 geese a year.(2 guys). Small river with lots of coon for him to chase also. He is a life taker and a heart breaker...... __________________ Relinguish not your past sorrow's,but furthermore thine destiny 1.('84FJ60-STEEL SLIDERS-GEN 33"s-crawler bumpers-warn-621header-custommetaltunes-202,000)DAD'S 2.('83 FJ60-STOCK-DD-180,000-ATV HAULER)SON'S

06-08-08, 04:16 PM	#1005
riverliver IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rock Island Posts: 157	June Fishing scrogginhood - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ Relinguish not your past sorrow's,but furthermore thine destiny 1.('84FJ60-STEEL SLIDERS-GEN 33"s-crawler bumpers-warn-621header-custommetaltunes-202,000)DAD'S 2.('83 FJ60-STOCK-DD-180,000-ATV HAULER)SON'S

06-03-08, 09:50 AM	#998
Rhinoliner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kerrville, Texas TLCA# 16914 Posts: 374	The circle hooks definitely work on catfish. Once they've hooked themselves it's almost impossible for them to get off the line. The only downside is that it is usually a pain in the rear to get the hook out of their mouth when you get them in the boat. These are on limb lines tied to a tree on the bank and stretched out about 20 feet with 5 hooks per line. They are baited with live perch. I'm going to set them out again tonight with a bungee cord attached at the bank end so they can't get so much leverage when they stretch the line out.

06-09-08, 12:45 PM	#1006
fsusteve IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Where the tarpon roll.... TLCA# 8714 Posts: 2,252 Blog Entries: 1	cuda fishing...wish my wife got a picture of this thing jumping, it was eyeball high on me.... __________________ This is very serious business....it has to be someone who has a keen eye for hotness and does not get derailed by pudgy, horse faced, chicklet teethed, cottaged cheezed ass whores who would never pass for hot.....noah Last edited by fsusteve; 08-27-08 at 05:50 PM.

06-09-08, 12:52 PM	#1007
Gold Boy it's fishing time! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern Interior, BC, Canada. Posts: 1,448 Blog Entries: 1	that cuda is giving your lad the stink eye.... v cool pics! __________________ BJ74 & TUFT & U-AFPT

06-09-08, 04:16 PM	#1009
riverliver IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rock Island Posts: 157	Yes, brother Rhino, those are just pvc. But they work well for big flatheads. They bend like mad and the strength is unmatched. They will hold 60 lb fish. That's the biggest we have caught and released. Don't keep the big ones. Were after the National record, which is 123lbs. Our goal is to utilize the river for food. Less money spent at wal-mart. And to be the best hillbillies we can be! __________________ Relinguish not your past sorrow's,but furthermore thine destiny 1.('84FJ60-STEEL SLIDERS-GEN 33"s-crawler bumpers-warn-621header-custommetaltunes-202,000)DAD'S 2.('83 FJ60-STOCK-DD-180,000-ATV HAULER)SON'S

06-10-08, 07:47 AM	#1010
riverliver IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rock Island Posts: 157	30lb flat caught on a 1 1/2lb catfish for bait. Attached Images __________________ Relinguish not your past sorrow's,but furthermore thine destiny 1.('84FJ60-STEEL SLIDERS-GEN 33"s-crawler bumpers-warn-621header-custommetaltunes-202,000)DAD'S 2.('83 FJ60-STOCK-DD-180,000-ATV HAULER)SON'S

06-10-08, 05:05 PM	#1012
riverliver IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rock Island Posts: 157	I will take some pics of them. one is just a stainless,but expensive, single hook. That's the bait hook. The other is a treble, below it. __________________ Relinguish not your past sorrow's,but furthermore thine destiny 1.('84FJ60-STEEL SLIDERS-GEN 33"s-crawler bumpers-warn-621header-custommetaltunes-202,000)DAD'S 2.('83 FJ60-STOCK-DD-180,000-ATV HAULER)SON'S

06-10-08, 08:12 PM	#1013
Junk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: buggerville nj Posts: 5,573 Blog Entries: 1	Nice pics fsusteve. You gotta take us out if we head down that way sometime.