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by ratherbefishin
Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: somewhat newbie on a Prowler 13.
Replies: 5
Views: 2197

Re: somewhat newbie on a Prowler 13.

Check out the BACK fishing club @ http://www.backfishingclub.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good people, always welcoming new members, right in your own neighborhood.
by ratherbefishin
Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Rookie Qstn #1
Replies: 24
Views: 5807

Re: Rookie Qstn #1

Over the years, I've probably used most of the floro leaders, Triplefish (never again), Yozuri pink, Vanish, Seagar, etc. The only one I really, really didn't like was the Triplefish. Several months ago I got a spool of this simply because of the price and it came highly recommended by a guide I kno...
by ratherbefishin
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: Other Places
Topic: Alaska - Talkeetna River
Replies: 6
Views: 12934

Alaska - Talkeetna River

Enjoyed fishing interior Alaska, Talkeetna River. Guide took us up river, where we waded and floated back. Managed to get many Dolly Varden trout, Grayling and Rainbows. My wife, naturally, caught the biggest rainbow. Great time, strong current. Interesting to see how the glacial rivers mingle with ...
by ratherbefishin
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:02 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: How's fishing in Tennessee?
Replies: 13
Views: 3817

Re: How's fishing in Tennessee?

You are near Watts Bar. Pretty good bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, as I recall and I think they also have plenty of crappie and some hybrid rock bass. Been years since I was there but the memories are good.
by ratherbefishin
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: What's the verdict?
Replies: 3
Views: 1493

Re: What's the verdict?

I picked up a couple of these last year. Trout and snook seemed to like them, but the hookup to hit ratio was very low, even with ladyfish. Might have been better with a larger gap hook, I think I used a 4/0, and they are certainly weedless, especially if the knot is pulled into the bait. I might tr...
by ratherbefishin
Sun May 09, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Wanted:
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

Re: Wanted:

What does this position pay?
by ratherbefishin
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Braids
Replies: 13
Views: 4704

Re: Braids

Last time I spooled up with PPro at Holy Mackeral it was 9 cents/yd. That was some time ago, before I started using Fins.
by ratherbefishin
Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Jigs under rattle/popping corks
Replies: 9
Views: 3098

Re: Jigs under rattle/popping corks

I add a popping cork frequently when it is too weedy to work a jig slow enough. Lately I have also been using it to throw a tiny swimbait to match the hatch.
by ratherbefishin
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Where to check for tides?
Replies: 6
Views: 1715

Re: Where to check for tides?

http://wxtide32.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by ratherbefishin
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Braids
Replies: 13
Views: 4704

Re: Braids

100 to 120 yds of FINS.
by ratherbefishin
Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: A dearth of weed growth
Replies: 3
Views: 1409

A dearth of weed growth

I know the fish kills did some damage to the fisheries, including probably killing or at least driving south or west baitfish further than usual, but the lack of weed growth would seem to be a big factor contributing to slow fishing too. Areas that in past winters have been carpeted in weeds (though...
by ratherbefishin
Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: R.I.P. Capt Mel Berman
Replies: 30
Views: 10597

Saturday mornings just won't be the same.

Rest in peace, Capt Mel, you were always a gentleman. You made a positive impact on our community, your family should be very proud of you.

Please accept prayers and condolences from my family.
by ratherbefishin
Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: PFTS T-Shirts
Replies: 70
Views: 19247

I would like 2 of the Tshirts, both XL and I can pick up at your office when convenient for you. Just let me know when and where. Thanks.
by ratherbefishin
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: What do you all think?
Replies: 10
Views: 4161

I would hate to see airboats in there too. It would seem that that would require a ramp and that would certainly add significant costs for the city. As well, airboats just don't seem to fit with Kurt's ecotours photographing birds.
by ratherbefishin
Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: What do you all think?
Replies: 10
Views: 4161

I've known Kurt for a while. He has been instrumental in clean up efforts on Clam Bayou. Makes his money giving ecotours and seems to be a sincere environmentalist. Takes out alot of photo tours, at least he used to. He has received a few grants for his efforts, including a free kayak rental for cle...
by ratherbefishin
Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Donations toward paddle-fishing forums
Replies: 19
Views: 5645

Done. Thanks for the reminder.