Fishing Thread

[Nvrquit 0]

silvers? there chinook and coho salmon

[El Guapo 8]

silvers? there chinook and coho salmon

Ya, we call them Silver Salmon, the chinook that is.

[gooch 0]

usually too drunk to take pictures when fishing, this was a rare day when we got back and the sun was still up

[Jeepster80125 0]

http://viralfootage.com/?p=5092

[AmScray 355]

http://viralfootage.com/?p=5092

I don't understand what's happening there? Why can they stick a net into the water and harvest a seemingly unlimited amount of fish?I mean, don't get me wrong... That sort of don't-worry-it-will-last-forever mentality is like the shit we did here in the US in the 40's and 50's, when we didn't know any better- what they're doing seems to be kind of a disgrace and intuitively, unsustainable- but right or wrong (who am I to judge? Perhaps they're feeding an entire village) I just don't get how they're accomplishing that...Are there lures or fish decoys down there or something?

[Governator 54]

I don't understand what's happening there? Why can they stick a net into the water and harvest a seemingly unlimited amount of fish?I mean, don't get me wrong... That sort of don't-worry-it-will-last-forever mentality is like the shit we did here in the US in the 40's and 50's, when we didn't know any better- what they're doing seems to be kind of a disgrace and intuitively, unsustainable- but right or wrong (who am I to judge? Perhaps they're feeding an entire village) I just don't get how they're accomplishing that...Are there lures or fish decoys down there or something?

It's most likely a European fish farm. You can tell this by the fencing they setup in the water to bring the fish in. It's not a trap in the ocean, it's likely a farm that stock fish and produce them for food.Those look to all be Pike I'm sure there'd be some serious carpal tunnel taking out all those Y Bones lol.

[Jeepster80125 0]

I don't understand what's happening there? Why can they stick a net into the water and harvest a seemingly unlimited amount of fish?I mean, don't get me wrong... That sort of don't-worry-it-will-last-forever mentality is like the shit we did here in the US in the 40's and 50's, when we didn't know any better- what they're doing seems to be kind of a disgrace and intuitively, unsustainable- but right or wrong (who am I to judge? Perhaps they're feeding an entire village) I just don't get how they're accomplishing that...Are there lures or fish decoys down there or something?

I don't even remember where I saw the link, so I have no idea.With the large amounts of consistently sized fish, I would say that a fish farm sounds plausible.

[Balloon guy 158]

Coming up to the 18th hole on the Pete Dye course at my home club and a guy was fishing off the bank. I asked him how the fishing was and he said he pulls in 4-5 bass at least 4 pounds every day, but because of the heavy amounts of chemicals in the water from the greenskeeper's method of having green grass, he would never eat them just throws then back.so now I have finally found a fishing hole with fewer than 40 people on the banks...

[donk4life 34]

Does anyone own a fishing kayak? I want to buy one before spring fishing gets here, but I'm not sure what a good price to pay is. They seem to range from $400-$2000, obviously varying in size and accessories. For someone who just wants to use a kayak on small lakes and river what would be a good buy?Also, should I get training prior to going out on it?

[Governator 54]

Does anyone own a fishing kayak? I want to buy one before spring fishing gets here, but I'm not sure what a good price to pay is. They seem to range from $400-$2000, obviously varying in size and accessories. For someone who just wants to use a kayak on small lakes and river what would be a good buy?Also, should I get training prior to going out on it?

You should ask these guys

[Jeepster80125 0]

Does anyone own a fishing kayak? I want to buy one before spring fishing gets here, but I'm not sure what a good price to pay is. They seem to range from $400-$2000, obviously varying in size and accessories. For someone who just wants to use a kayak on small lakes and river what would be a good buy?Also, should I get training prior to going out on it?

Are you spin fishing or fly fishing?I would recommend a small pontoon for lakes or for fly fishing (think this), and just a belly boat (this or this) for spin fishing lakes and stuff.EDITThis seems...excessive. I would venture that the pontoon boats would be more stable than the kayak, and the belly boat puts you in the water and is more tiring to maneuver around. There is nothing like taking a big trout on the fly in a belly boat! I wouldn't think you need training, just wear a life vest.EDIT 2.Is this what you are planning?

[pezeveng 207]

Does anyone own a fishing kayak? I want to buy one before spring fishing gets here, but I'm not sure what a good price to pay is. They seem to range from $400-$2000, obviously varying in size and accessories. For someone who just wants to use a kayak on small lakes and river what would be a good buy?Also, should I get training prior to going out on it?

If its in calm waters belly boats are the way to go.

[BigDMcGee 3,352]

You guys ever watch Fishing university, on verses? Top notch fishing show.

[AmScray 355]

It's most likely a European fish farm. You can tell this by the fencing they setup in the water to bring the fish in. It's not a trap in the ocean, it's likely a farm that stock fish and produce them for food.

Ah, well in that case, who cares. Harvest away. I wish I had a fish farm.

[Governator 54]

I happened to take a pic so figured I'd bump for no other reason than to say it was tasty. Wife let me head down to the shore for a couple hours of fishing. Caught about 20-25 perch, kept a few... and a bluegill cause they be tasty too.

[AmScray 355]

fresh perch. Cleaning the little ones sucks aidscock though.This is weird but lately, I've taken a great deal of joy in catching panfish- like, more than catching meaningful fish. Anyone else do ultralight tackle? If I can meet my nightly goal on Stars tonight, I think I'll go fishing tomorrow.

[Governator 54]

fresh perch. Cleaning the little ones sucks aidscock though.This is weird but lately, I've taken a great deal of joy in catching panfish- like, more than catching meaningful fish. Anyone else do ultralight tackle? If I can meet my nightly goal on Stars tonight, I think I'll go fishing tomorrow.

I use ultralight rod for all panfishing. At least adds a little more excitement in my opinion.

[leftygolfer 7]

Had a little rain in the western suburbs of Chicago Friday night.Here's the local liquor store:I will be fishing for some good deals this week.

[Jeepster80125 0]

fresh perch. Cleaning the little ones sucks aidscock though.This is weird but lately, I've taken a great deal of joy in catching panfish- like, more than catching meaningful fish. Anyone else do ultralight tackle? If I can meet my nightly goal on Stars tonight, I think I'll go fishing tomorrow.

I remember growing up and deep frying panfish, and putting salt on and eating the tails. I remember them tasting just like potato chips. It was probably the salt.I use micro light tackle sometimes, it's a 3 foot pole that can't handle anything larger than about a pound. It's really fun for panfishing, but it's difficult to cast.

[Governator 54]

Last night's filet job, I have some leftovers for tonight at least:

[AmScray 355]

Yes, cleaning, prepping and cooking translates into work, but the price paid is well worth the result.There is nothing like fresh fish for lunch or dinner. Not store fish or frozen fish or Restaurant Supply House fish that is called "Catch Of The Day".Eating fish that earlier that same day was swimming free. There is no surrogate for that. http://www.orlandoweekly.com/features/story.asp?id=3078

[Jeepster80125 0]

Yes, cleaning, prepping and cooking translates into work, but the price paid is well worth the result.There is nothing like fresh fish for lunch or dinner. Not store fish or frozen fish or Restaurant Supply House fish that is called "Catch Of The Day".Eating fish that earlier that same day was swimming free. There is no surrogate for that. http://www.orlandoweekly.com/features/story.asp?id=3078

I'm not a fan of eating fish, but in my opinion, nothing beats shore lunch in Canada eating fresh pike. It's either that or a nice pan fried trout I took. I don't enjoy eating fish that I don't catch.That link is a really, really good story, and highlights something that I never knew existed: eating manatee.Weird.

[AmScray 355]

If anyone else is after a very nice ultralight rig, I've been using one of those graphite Shimano Axul-S with 2# test for years and they're just the nuts for little fish. I don't even think they make them anymore and they sell for piss used on ebay, but for working gear, they're very nice for panfishing.

[El Guapo 8]

I don't know the model, but I have a shakespear fly/spinning rod that i can bend into curly q. I use it for trout fishing from the bank and it makes catching little 12" trout fun.I have only used the fly set up a couple of time, but I don't really know how to fly fish, so it was not successor, I kept snapping flies off.

[nutzbuster 7]

We used to catch perch all the time in upper Michigan. Oscoda Michigan used to have several Mom and Pop "buckets-o-perch" restaurants along Lake Huron. Man...good eats!My buddys sick ass boat he got last year. He's a big small mouth bass guy, spends...like thousands on shit every year. Has over 50 rods. Who the hell needs 50 F-ing fishing rods??? and has dozens of reel set ups that look like fine watches. He's clearly insane.(Oak Park Illinois)