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@Cruiserdrew thats damn impressive fly rod work!! I've always wanted to fish out west.
The Fishing Thread
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Cruiserdrew
On the way there
First pic for @JohnVee
You should and not delay! The pics I posted are actually from our annual Alaska trip in September for the Coho run. Mind boggling fishing, especially when what we tend to catch in the Sierra is 8 inches or less and it's all catch and release. I couldn't resist posting the pics when I saw @jfz80 's 6 inch perch (or whatever it is). Most Sierra fishing is with 3 weights, where as in Alaska it's 8 weights and sometimes 9 weights.
We do have Salmon in the river behind my house, but by the time they get here, they tend to be turning to spawning colors and not as desirable. Honestly, since the fall kings (Chinook) in the American River are endangered, I don't even fish for them, though lots do. I do fish for Steelhead there in the winter, but rarely catch any to speak of.
You should and not delay! The pics I posted are actually from our annual Alaska trip in September for the Coho run. Mind boggling fishing, especially when what we tend to catch in the Sierra is 8 inches or less and it's all catch and release. I couldn't resist posting the pics when I saw @jfz80 's 6 inch perch (or whatever it is). Most Sierra fishing is with 3 weights, where as in Alaska it's 8 weights and sometimes 9 weights.
We do have Salmon in the river behind my house, but by the time they get here, they tend to be turning to spawning colors and not as desirable. Honestly, since the fall kings (Chinook) in the American River are endangered, I don't even fish for them, though lots do. I do fish for Steelhead there in the winter, but rarely catch any to speak of.
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I have resolved to take up fishing in the next year or two just so I can go catch some of the great salmon available here or up in alaska.
Don't really need another hobby to spend money on but buy in cost isn't too bad and I could literally eat salmon every day.
Don't really need another hobby to spend money on but buy in cost isn't too bad and I could literally eat salmon every day.
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That's just fantastic!! I made it out to Montana and Wyoming a few years ago and didn't even take a rod, regretted that decision less in less than an hour after we arrived.
Looks like some good eating in pic 1. What restaurant is that? Pic 2 is obviously a snag; we've all been there and been tempted to take a lunker shot. Pic 3 looks like you found some carp by the dumpster and went for the April Fools pic. Please don't be that guy.
I hate you.
First pic, one of the fishing trips with Mike. Definitely a fun trip in the books.
Second pic, drove down to Miami for a Peacock bass charter.
Third pic, drove down to Miami the year after to fish for Peacocks from the banks.
Second pic, drove down to Miami for a Peacock bass charter.
Third pic, drove down to Miami the year after to fish for Peacocks from the banks.
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Awesome pics! Always wanted to catch a peacock bass
They put up an awesome fight. The ecosystem down in the canals is so diverse, its awesome what you can catch in them.
jfz80
Cruisin’
Yeah but wonder what the cops called it when they came to check on ole tinkerbell. Poor rookie had to be shaking in his boots 
Leave a shovel clearly visible in it when parked in the woods. And a tarp.
EDIT: It took about 30 seconds to find a lifetime of pics that aren't fit to print here pertaining to the van's new name. I suggest not looking for them. Where's my eye bleach?
EDIT: It took about 30 seconds to find a lifetime of pics that aren't fit to print here pertaining to the van's new name. I suggest not looking for them. Where's my eye bleach?
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It was too funny when we got to the van Saturday and a cop was going around looking at. Bad part there is a big tarp in the back of it. I told Jason we should have rolled it up and tuck a pair of boots in the bottom.
Hit up a native stream with my son this weekend. It was his first backpack/hiking/tent/away from mommy in the woods night.
And it was awesome!
And it was awesome!
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@aaron9252 thats good stuff!!
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Forgot to mention seeing a bald eagle on the float yesterday. One of the cooler things Ive seen in a while, must have seen him 5-6 times. First time I e seen one in the wild in NC.
Man, that sounds like fun. I love fishing in Florida.
Awesome!!!Yeah but wonder what the cops called it when they came to check on ole tinkerbell. Poor rookie had to be shaking in his boots
That's gotta be a good story
jfz80
Cruisin’
Back for another evening on the Dan river. Skunked this time out but still a good time Got to find the cold weather bait the smallies are after as they are off the spinners now.
Oh and i may or may have gotten the van stuck before even getting to the ramp lol Time for 32" mts on the back
Oh and i may or may have gotten the van stuck before even getting to the ramp lol Time for 32" mts on the back
That tire looks like a perfect candidate for some attempted DIY tread cutting!
JToobe
SILVER Star
Just slap on some snow chains to bide your time.....did brown dog catch anything?
