The Fishing Thread

Dr.Retarded

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Good morning of fishing hitting some local ponds and creeks.

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Dr.Retarded

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I thought you liked 'em longer for when I give you the courtesy of a reach around.
 
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quite a nice pompano, 4KG. roasted the collar and steamed the head straight after.

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Were you doing the supposed white power symbol on purpose there?

How big was that bass? Must have been a hell of a lot of fun on a fly rod. Were they all caught on the fly rod?
 
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I know a few of you are from the DFW area so I figured I would ask here, I just recently bought my first fishing boat and have been out to eagle mountain lake a few times and so far I have caught zero fish. I have tried crank bait, jiggs, swim bait and nothing has worked. Any tips on where I should be looking this time of year?
 

Dr.Retarded

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Were you doing the supposed white power symbol on purpose there?

How big was that bass? Must have been a hell of a lot of fun on a fly rod. Were they all caught on the fly rod?

Yes...

Bass was maybe a couple pounds, and all caught on a fly rod. There’s a creek close to the house that’s got a nice variety of fish in some of the pools. I typically bring a 9’ 5wt, and 8’ 4wt with me. The panfish are a lot of fun to catch on the 4wt. Pretty much every cast you’ll hook one on a small cricket / hopper pattern. It’s just a nice way to spend a morning, even if they aren’t monster fish. Even better if I can catch them on flies I tied myself.
 
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TheBeagle

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I caught 15 of these guys Saturday at Tawakoni. I haven't had much luck over here on the west side around Eagle Mountain or Lake Worth. Lavon, Tawakoni, and Ray Hubbard are my go to spots near DFW.

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Borzak

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I don't know about that. Seen too many gators in the lakes and around them while fishing in TX. No thanks I'll find another fish lol.
 

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People mentioned in the comments that it's noodling. Interesting thought. If a game warden had been there I doubt like hell he would have called it that, but I wonder where the line is.
 

TheBeagle

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Went down to the Texas coast for the long weekend. Worked the marshes around Freeport with shrimp under a popping Cork and had a pretty good day catching redfish.
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Crone

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Went fishing 1 time last year, after investing in a rod and some spinners for the first time ever in my life.

Hoping I can get some more time out there, and bring my 6 year old this time? We'll see how it works out.
 
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Went fishing 1 time last year, after investing in a rod and some spinners for the first time ever in my life.

Hoping I can get some more time out there, and bring my 6 year old this time? We'll see how it works out.
Best way to start a young kid fishing is just a simple bobber and some worms. They get so excited seeing that bobber go under and you're almost guaranteed to catch something, even if it's just a little perch.
 
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lurkingdirk

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Best way to start a young kid fishing is just a simple bobber and some worms. They get so excited seeing that bobber go under and you're almost guaranteed to catch something, even if it's just a little perch.

This is how I started all my kids. It's awesome to watch their excitement when the bobber starts bouncing.
 
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ZyyzYzzy

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I'll probably take my daughter soon, also 6. I'd need to buy everything andnfogure outnwhere to go, but I do miss fishing. Use to go every Saturday morning in college
 
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Crone

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I'll probably take my daughter soon, also 6. I'd need to buy everything andnfogure outnwhere to go, but I do miss fishing. Use to go every Saturday morning in college
Figuring out where to go is the problem.