BentRod
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Post by BentRod on Mar 27, 2017 18:58:50 GMT -5
I went to check on tank tonight after work. Tank was all well and I had 45min before I needed to roll, so I did what any sane fisherman would - got in the boat. Ran to a nearby well known bait hole and hit 50+ big gizzards in the first 2 throws - I'm not sure I've ever seen that many gizzards around my boat that didn't spook. I had brought a few rods so started putting baits out right there. Pulled a good 20min with no action and was almost ready to call it when a lil 14-15lb butterball came up and smoked a 12" shad. Packed it in with that and headed on home. Water was 51 when I fished Friday and 62 today. Clarity wasn't as good as it has been but more like I like it. Before    After  |
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Post by shadpuller on Mar 27, 2017 19:14:48 GMT -5
Looks like you had an awesome evening! Thanks for the info.
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Post by bigd7400 on Mar 27, 2017 20:50:50 GMT -5
Nice man. Was the bait up shallow? Gonna give it a go tomorrow see what happens.
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Post by BentRod on Mar 27, 2017 21:26:47 GMT -5
We've been catching it shallow for a month and a half. The big schools must have all moved up today bc it was thick in 5ft or less - could prolly have scooped it with the landing net.
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Yam
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Post by Yam on Mar 28, 2017 4:07:52 GMT -5
We've been catching it shallow for a month and a half. The big schools must have all moved up today bc it was thick in 5ft or less - could prolly have scooped it with the landing net. According to some lady on a dock, that dip net is the only legal way to catch shad. I'm going to take your picture and report you to the shad police. You outlaw! |
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Post by KB on Mar 28, 2017 7:00:26 GMT -5
Nice work on the bait and an a short pull with a fish to show as well. Still not sure how you keep those purdy clothes clean throwing a net and fishing haha
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Yam
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Post by Yam on Mar 28, 2017 7:42:48 GMT -5
Nice work on the bait and an a short pull with a fish to show as well. Still not sure how you keep those purdy clothes clean throwing a net and fishing haha He is in the taming process of marriage. Another 5 years or so and he will be back to dirty! |
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Post by BentRod on Mar 28, 2017 8:14:23 GMT -5
Look at that boat - don't call me clean! In all honesty, when it's 2 throws and done, pretty easy to stay clean. Not so much if I'm throwing for awhile. I do wear bibs though which helps.
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