Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Got a chance to try the line BMC sent me today but the darn wind was up and all I could do is roll cast. The line worked a lot better than the old stuff I had with the fly landing out away from the line at the end of the leader rather than next to the line or only a couple of feet from it. That emboldened me to try a regular case and on the backcast the leader got so tangles in the regular line it took several minutes to unravel it. I think I'll take the boat out tomorrow and see if I can hunt down some bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hope ya made it out Bugs gotta break out the rods and clean the lines they ain't been done in a long time , but they don't get too dirty setting in the shop CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Took the boat out and brought home a dozen nice Bluegills and a 15" Bass. Even went so far as to clean them for my wife who likes fish. Used my ultralite outfit because the wind was blowing up a storm. I did make it out last evening after the wind died some and the new line BMC gave me works great. Thanks BMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I think there is a boat in the shed , so covered up with other stuff , all ya can make out is the trailer the red ear should be nesting , along with the blue gills , should take a trip down that way looks like storms are on tap for the rest of the week CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Glad that line worked out ok for you. Kinda disappointed in my new 5 wt line. Didn't perform all that well in a slight breeze. Going to do some more work with it to see if I can get the kinks out. That surgery a while back, on my right arm didn't do it a whole lot of good. I may have to use the spinning gear but I will keep working the arm to see if the creak is in me or the rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hey, BMC Just fish left handed, I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 BUGs that meens yo are in your RIGHT mind , like all the rest of us southpaws CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Left Handed! Hmmm. Might not be a bad idea. Teach myself to cast all over and rule out all the bad habits. Did you guys see that Missouri bass that weighed in at 60 some odd pounds? Bet the guy was using worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 at 60 lbs , had to the a striped bass , most likey , caught pulling LIVE shad My biggest is a bit over 30 , caught it pulling a AC plug , using down riggers , set at 60 ft come to think of it , it might have been on a MAG sized Long A got 2 that night right at the same size , up by the dam CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Not only am I in my right mind Chickasaw, I stand on the right side of the rod when I fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 IIRC it were a Stripper. Try that on a 2 wt. with a 7 x tippet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Badger I busted a 7 wt , on a striper on pm , 17 lb tippet , 100 yds of 20 lb backing , BRAND NEW Wolff triangle taper line last seen headed for the dam , never to be seen by me again CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Chickasaw you keep referring to a dam, what lake are you fishing on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 That dam lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bugs Beaver Lake , right above Table Rock , White river chain of lakes top lake in the chain CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bugs I will fish the clean water , sometimes , normaley , summer and at night I prefer to fish on the river end of the lake , I like water with some color to it stripes don't bite well in dirty cold water , CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 As I understand it, the big Striper was caught out of Bull Shoals. And I also believe that Bull Shoals is a big place. Wonder if the little fish feel safer now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Guys stripes , are an Eating machine , I have caught a few , below the dam in the White River seems some got washed over , some years back , when they had the flood gates open they will run with the white bass , to some extent , on the spring spawning run as will the Hi breds , the ones below the dam , fed well on the planted trout CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 They (plants) do seem to be good to eat. I think Bugs is trying to rub my nose in it with that picture of a big bass in his avatar. Good show, Bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The fish on the left is a largemouth, the big fish on the right is a Drum. Caught them in Pomme De Terre on a gold crankbait. Most don't think the Drum is edible but I was told like them. We tried it and the flavor was very mild. I'll have to get down to Beaver lake sometime. My wife and I are going down to Springfield MO on Saturday to eat at the throwed rolls place (can't think of the name at the moment) and look at real estate. We are talking about downsizing and we are looking in that area and considering Southern MO or Northern AR. Someplace where the fishing is abundant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Can't speak of Arkansas, but Missouri seems to be a good place to be. Sure better than Washington for sure. May get the line wet today, looks to be a good 'en. But there is always that but thing, the chores may say otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bugs from my place , I can find most any kinda of fishing ya want , within 100 mi from the Ar river , about 75 mi , trout below Beaver dam , 30 mi or so , Roaring River in Mo around 40 mi too bad too many folks know about the area , starting to get pretty crowded CB as a side note , I had to replace about 3/4 if the braided leader link locks on the fly rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I saw a fly rod and reel at the pawn shop today. A Pfluger combo but at $60 I just couldn't talk myself into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 What model? 1495 wouild have been a steal and you can never wear one out. Best drag in the industry. I really like to spend YOUR money, Bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bugs depending on the rod , and the reel , it MIGHT have been ok , sounds a bit high to me , as I would guess it to be a Wally world combo I am going to have to replace the fly line on my 8ft 4wt , showing bad cracking , but , I don't use that rod much most of the time I use the 6 1/2 ft 4 wt , for stream fishing , the 5ft9in 3 wt , custom for drys or the 7 1/2 ft 2 wt storm passed over , sun is out , tempting me to head for the lake CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sunny and 78 degrees. Tempting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 got way liad , on the way , DANG cell phones CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Spent my fishing time sitting in the swing with Momma discussing important things, like : What is fer supper?" Got up to 84 on the back deck today. Got my shorts and Moses shoes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 BMC if I be up to it after visiting with the sawbones , and it ain't raining cats an dogs I may try a few casts on the way back home don't expect much but some wind knots in the leader , CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Perhaps tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 that is what I keep thinking , seems to be a day too far Y'all has FUN , but I ain't gonna go your bail stay safe CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Got Worms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_slinger Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 took the Kayak and 5wt out last night. Caught a couple small bass who thought they were a lot bigger than they really were and were nowhere as amused about a hook in their lip as I was. Both of those fish were quite angry little fellows (about 13"-14" long). Also brought one nice catfish of about 24-26" long to the net. All on a size 8 black wooly bugger. No more Kentucky Fishing Reports until next week. Leave the lakes to the weekend crazies and pick back up once they are gone. GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 NO fishing on the way home BUT , I found a bunch of popper bodys , already to paint , and put a tail on em CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Went to the Lake today. Couldn't fish because I didn't bring a rock. Sure a cozy place with all those folks standing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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