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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 4, 2011 10:25:24 GMT -5
So do you think they hang out in gravel areas because they prefer that bottom composition or because they are chasing the small mouth?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 3, 2011 22:23:17 GMT -5
Why do u say that? I have the tools and experience not to cob it up...or are the store bought ones similar priced to materials? I figured I would save a pretty penny and they would be higher quality...maybe not?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 3, 2011 22:17:58 GMT -5
That's awesome...u guys get a few this late in the year since it's obviously warmer down south?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 3, 2011 17:11:46 GMT -5
Happy birthday guys!
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 3, 2011 1:30:32 GMT -5
I know a lot of guys have opinions on bottom composition in lakes...I have always concentrated on mud flats in the spring because of it warming faster...do you guys target other areas during other times of year and why? And how do ya feel about bottom composition in relation to rivers?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 23:58:42 GMT -5
Shame there isn't an effective way to limbline or jug other species...if you had the bass guys backing it I guarentee limbing and jugging wouldn't be around much longer...
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 23:39:02 GMT -5
Completely agree with ya Kip! If every fish over 30" was released we could theoretically someday be back to the days when the Mississippi held some real monsters! Ever see those pictures of flatheads netted on the Mississippi back in the 1800's ? They appear to be a good 300+lbs...fish like that just don't exist anymore...maybe thanks to the over netting back in the day...maybe fishing pressure isn't hurting as much as we assume? Maybe the population just hasn't bounced back from the damage inflicted years ago?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 23:33:11 GMT -5
I am wanting to make some rod holders for my boat out of PVC I assume...not to fish out of...just to stand the rods upright and keep them off the bottom of boat while headed out...like I said I have some ideas of my own on the best way to go about it...but sure there's better ideas out there and probably in use on some of your boats...any tips?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 23:25:30 GMT -5
I wasn't aware they weren't already game fish in every state...unless they are invasive species there anyway...I know they are considered game fish in Ohio...I totally agree with you on better limits...I mean seriously Ohio's limit is one 36" fish a night if I'm not mistaken...if everyone is taking just one 36" flathead a week it'd hurt the population let alone per night...
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 23:07:50 GMT -5
Seems to me either you love em or hate em not many people in between...to me they seem to work better when you are at an elevated position...there's a bridge we fish off of for flatheads and ya never seem to Miss a hookset but I always have problems in any other situation...anyone else ever had this problem or observe anything else with them? I feel there is a situation for any piece of tackle and don't wanna get set in my ways only using one type of hook and what not...any other situations you see kahle hooks working in?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 22:33:28 GMT -5
Forget the fact it was on 20lb line no matter how amazing... a 55lb flat is a trophy in anyone's book even on 100lb line...anyone have any ideas on how we can get the word out? Or is it a lost cause because 98% of people just don't care about catfish? We had a park ranger at salt fork tell us one time not to get too upset about illegal limblines because "they are just catfish" unfortunately I think this is the mindset of Most people...
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 21:37:56 GMT -5
I know I have heard of a few of you guys using surf rods for flathead fishing...my gf recently bought me some used catfish gear off Craigslist for Christmas...one of the items is a ten ft two piece graphite tica tc2 heavy action rod rated for 2-8oz lure...I'm not a fan of rods that long and especially not a fan of two piece rods...only info I can find online is these rods definitely aren't cheap...looking like around $80 used and up to $160 new...hate to not use a gift but kinda not sure of the catfishing application...thanks for any info guys...
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 21:29:25 GMT -5
I for one am a firm believer in CPR as I'm sure most of you are...I can't believe how many people are dumbfounded by the release of larger fish...they just don't understand that trophy fish arent an expendable resource...if ya try to discuss the passing on of genes from larger fish to their fry people think you are crazy...anybody ever made an progress on explaining the importance of CPR to people outside the diehard catfishing world? How?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 21:17:37 GMT -5
So Randy did ya have a good bday?
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Post by rcbbracing on Dec 2, 2011 21:14:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the info rollo...what I have seen I am a big fan...I want the ability to lob a large bait and figured it has enough tip for that...either way it looks great paired up with my abu garcia 7000b !
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