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I want to get a depth finder for my 10’ jon boat. Rather than purchase a portable unit, I would like to get one that runs off a 12V battery. Weight is an issue. If I run the depth finder off the...
Great idea! I would for sure look forward to reading about your experiences over the years! It would be a great sequel to Westmoreland’s “The Ol’ Brown Fish”.
Made several memorable trips with Dave with different friends over the years! The one that stands out was a hot June morning several years ago when my grandson (then an 8th grader) put a 7 and an 8...
I would imagine that some of those old lures could still be works of art (Creek Chubs, Heddons, Arbogast, Bombers, Hawaiian Wigglers, etc.) and perhaps valuable dependent on their condition.
I...
I met a professor from Southern Illinois University (study of insects) that was to speak at an annual meeting of Evansville’s Fly Rod Club. He made bamboo fly rods and had brought several works of...
Does anyone in the Evansville area do rod repair or know someone who does? I have a 7’ Vertigas rod that I would like shortened to 6-1/2’ for more versatility and ease of vehicle transportation.
Can anyone provide guidance for shoreline fishing on the Destin side of Choctawhatchee Bay and access around the 331 bridge?
Lost my grandson as my #1 fishing partner last year as he discovered girls, but I know he will eventually return. Miss his trash talking as he "out fishes" me having made several first casts as I...
Bonus sightings while fishing the Ohio: Eagles and Bobcat. Two trips on the Ohio with doubles on a Bandit - Smallies and Kentuckies. Also, success with lures from the 50's and 60's on the Ohio.
Fished with some lures from my grade school and high school years (late 50's/early 60's) in 2015, mainly Heddons: Chugger, floating/diving Riverrunts, Sonics (caught my first bass on this...
What brand, length and color is your tube of choice? When do you fist tubes instead of a worm or creature bait?
I have been using braid with a mono leader on all my spinning outfits. It is about 5-6 years old, but I reversed it on the reel spool about 2 years ago. Does anyone have a suggestion on how long...
I have used it for years and cannota tell any difference betweein it and Stren or Trilene. Primarily use it for everything except my worm and jig rods where I am partial to Pline. Also, use it on...
Geofisher and Peter:
Update. I stopped in the Kite Lumber store this morning and they were well aware of the problems caused by the copper sulfate treated wood in contact with aluminum. Lowes...
Ok, thanks. I purchased the 2 x 4s at Lowes so, I will assume from what you and Geofisher said, they are the pressure treated type that I should avoid. Where would I find marine grade wood in the...
I bought a couple of treated 8' - 2x4s and just finished carpeting them to replace worn bunk boards on my trailer. Has anyone utilized the Bass Pro Shops' E-Z Slide Trailer Pads or Trailer Glyde...
Have dates and locations for the American Legacy Ohio River tournaments been decided?
What is the length. The ones on my trailer are 8-½ feet.
The carpet on my trailer bunk boards is all but worn off. The trailer is 15 years old and carrys a 17.5 ft Lowes Stinger aluminum bass boat. I have replaced bunk boards before when I had a Bass...
Right on!
Have used it for two years on a medium spinning rod and two ultra-lights and like it. No memory and line flies off reel on a cast. Also, use sme cheap mono for backing and one spool will fill 2-3...
Wife and I will be spending two plus weeks at the Sandestin Resort in Destin FL. Does anyone have any fishing reports for the Choctawhatchee Bay for areas near the Sandestin Resort or the passes...
I will second the braid (Power Pro Super Slick) with mono leader. No line memory plus added distance on the cast.
My dad worked for the L&N Railroad and can only imagine how tired he was at times when he came home, but he was never too tired to take me fishing. I try to honor my grandson in the same way.
Heard there was a fairly large tournament going out of Angel Mounds and another out of Dogtown tomorrow morning. Must be. Got out for what I thought would be a quite day on the river this morning,...
Great shot!
Try the golf course lakes. We routinely stay in the Sandestin Resort and it can be fantastic! One day last fall my best five were in the 30-35 lb range with some of those being topwater.
I might have 5-6 of which there might be1-2 wood. Does prepping mean hardware removal and light sanding? Would need a picture of the Heddon strawberry and Bomber white w/black wavy line and white...
Just curious. Can those of you who custom paint lures do some of the older colors such as the Heddon strawberry spot and Bomber white with wavy black line on side and white coachdog? If so, what...
I too have had a goose fly into my cast and temporary snag itself. Funniest thing happened about 5 years ago at the Sandestin FL Resort. I made a cast along the shoreline with a spinner bait and...
Sorry, my bad - that is Wednesday, February 1.
Was over at Bluegrass Sunday and there is a notice on the board that states the area is closed to fishing through January 31 so it is officially open on Thursday, February 1.
Got my New Year's eve fish this afternoon. Pressure is now on to connect tomorrow with New Year's day fish.
I have been using Power Pro on my spinning reels for about three years and really like it. There is no line memory to content with and it adds yds to my casting distance. I do use about a 6-8 ft...
Trout and Reds have not moved into the area behind Poppy's yet or at least I have not been able to catch them on the Gulp shrimp and Redfish Magic baits. Last Monday the , hot at the 331 bridge...
I here with the wife (and daughter and grandson next week) through a week from this coming Sunday. Staying in the Sandestin Resort. Would anyone care to offer suggestions on fishing the area around...
Dependent upon how close you are to Evansville, but American Legacy does rod repair.
Thanks to all for your thoughts. Hope I am not disappointed, but I was in Dicks Evansville on Tuesday and noticed their $150 6'-9" Carrot Stix appeared to have had a sale tag on it at one time. I...
I have been considering a PG Carrot Stix and a Skeet Reese casting rod and would appreciate any comments/recommendations if you have experience with either - pros, cons, etc. Thanks.
I have been considering a PG Carrot Stix and a Skeet Reese casting rod and would appreciate any comments/recommendations if you have experience with either - pros, cons, etc. Thanks.
My grandson just joined the Evansville Fly Rod Club and I started him off with a beginner's fly tying kit last week. My wife has a friend working in the Lexington area with FEMA. Would it work if...
It appears you are referring to the Helfrich Golf Course. I would suspect you would not be allowed to put a boat in the lake that runs along the number 6 fairway as this most likely would be...
Dave,
I have always thought after our first trip several years ago that anyone that is fortunate to be one of your friends is a fortunate individual indeed.
Alex and I look forward to seeing...
Does anyone have information on when hunting season closes the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife to fishing?
My grandson and I had a 1/2 day trip booked with Dave Stewart on Tuesday. Tried topwater for about an hour and half with minimal results. Dave put us on a ledge to show my grandson the Carolina rig...
A DNR Officer spoke at one of the Evansville Fly Rod Club meetings a couple of years ago, about 12-18 months, after they had stocked the Bluegrass Pits. At that time, they expected it to be a put...
That would be the place. It generally is not a question of getting one 6 lbs or better but how many that size or better. Been going there for about 20 years off and on. My biggest was one right at...
I am heading for Destin FL late this week and want to try some of the soft body swim baits such as Yum, Strike King, Lucky E Strike or Power Bait in the golf course lakes. What brand weight and size...