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I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
It depends upon how big the river is. If it’s pretty big, try to go to the opposite side of the water. If it’s small, I’d hold upstream a little and actually ask the fisherman. No spot on the river will actually be a good one for you, but some might be better than others. I’m doing most of my fishing on an urban reservoir now. The jetskiers and water skiers are becoming something of a problem. It’s illegal to operate one fast enough to create a wake within 150′ of a shore fisherman, but a number of them don’t seem to care. Maybe I should tuck my coupon book into my tackle box when I’m fishing. "No, sir, I wasn’t goofing off. I was conducting a stakeout for unsafe boating practices!" And I’m soooo sure he’d buy that. You spam my account, I nuke your ass. Simple enough.
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I myself have been thinking of buying a canoe for fishing those waters where access is not very good and the waters too small for my jon boat. As far as having a canoe or kayak pass over the fish, and then waiting for them to recover, I’m sure the recovery period is a lot less than having a Bayliner with a couple of jerks on skis, or a couple of PWC (jet-skis) put your fish down. Some of the lakes I fish are so tore up from these inconsiderate morons, that the weeds are floating for several hours or days after a busy weekend. I could be fishing in a small bay and the idiots will have a whole lake to ski on, and for some reason they just have to find their way into that bay I’m fishing to scare the fish. No wonder I think of bringing the Ruger with me when I fish. < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – As somebody who has been hit, almost hit and chased from the stream by a "fiberglass hatch" of jerks, I’d like to add my two cents worth. While being hit is not tolerable, we may as well get used to kayaks and canoes. Actually, I would like to get one or the other to fish streams with limited shore access. I think that fish in a water with lots of canoe&kayak traffic have to recover quickly after one passes over. They’d starve otherwise. Greg.
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And why clip off the fly?? Some of those inconsiderate jerks would look nice with a royal wolff for and earring… < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Pack a .44 magnum in your vest pocket. Take your testosterone powered bass buggy somewhere else. To pull out even a sling-shot could cost you more than you can imagine. Clipping off the fly and "accidentally" false casting close to the ear, now that may deliver the message without making a victim of the offender. Wayne to fish is human….to release Divine!!!
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Couldn’t have said it better myownself. <g PC – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Stay as far away as possible Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated. Just got back from the AuSable in Michigan (TR to follow.) Here’s a bit more into on the aluminum/fiberglass hatch and spooking fish. On Saturday, the temperature was in the high 80’s and the humidex was off the dial. Every bubba and his bubbette was rafting, kayaking, and canoeing down the AuSable right in front of the Gates Lodge. A body couldn’t squeeze a cast in between boats. Just downstream from Gates is the pullout point for the rentals and it siphons off about 95% of the bubba traffic (of which I became one on Sunday, but more on that later.) On Sunday, a front had blown through bringing rain, high winds and much colder temps. This took care of the vast majority of the canoeists (except for yours truly and his bubbette.) By the evening, I’m back on the water in my rightful position – standing in it not floating on it, and above the pullout point, I couldn’t buy a strike. Below the pullout there were plenty of fish. A full 24 hrs. after the bubba hatch, those upstream were still spooked. I spoke to the store owner this morning and he confirmed that a good bubba hatch will drive the fish down for quite a while. Maybe the occasional boat won’t shake things up much but it looks like a steady bubba hatch will put fish off for quite a while – at least 24 hrs. or more if this experience is anything to go by. Peter Visit The Streamer Page at http://members.home.net/pcharles/streamers/index.html
– Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
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Maybe they could ferry my Power Bait to a hole I can’t reach from the bank.
Now that the State no longer stocks catchables in streams and rivers, you don’t still use Powerbait, do you? From what I’ve seen, it’s not very effective for streambred fish. Willi
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Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
Just got back from the AuSable in Michigan (TR to follow.) Here’s a bit more into on the aluminum/fiberglass hatch and spooking fish. On Saturday, the temperature was in the high 80’s and the humidex was off the dial. Every bubba and his bubbette was rafting, kayaking, and canoeing down the AuSable right in front of the Gates Lodge. A body couldn’t squeeze a cast in between boats. Just downstream from Gates is the pullout point for the rentals and it siphons off about 95% of the bubba traffic (of which I became one on Sunday, but more on that later.) On Sunday, a front had blown through bringing rain, high winds and much colder temps. This took care of the vast majority of the canoeists (except for yours truly and his bubbette.) By the evening, I’m back on the water in my rightful position – standing in it not floating on it, and above the pullout point, I couldn’t buy a strike. Below the pullout there were plenty of fish. A full 24 hrs. after the bubba hatch, those upstream were still spooked. I spoke to the store owner this morning and he confirmed that a good bubba hatch will drive the fish down for quite a while. Maybe the occasional boat won’t shake things up much but it looks like a steady bubba hatch will put fish off for quite a while – at least 24 hrs. or more if this experience is anything to go by. Peter Visit The Streamer Page at http://members.home.net/pcharles/streamers/index.html
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Stay as far away as possible – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated. Just got back from the AuSable in Michigan (TR to follow.) Here’s a bit more into on the aluminum/fiberglass hatch and spooking fish. On Saturday, the temperature was in the high 80’s and the humidex was off the dial. Every bubba and his bubbette was rafting, kayaking, and canoeing down the AuSable right in front of the Gates Lodge. A body couldn’t squeeze a cast in between boats. Just downstream from Gates is the pullout point for the rentals and it siphons off about 95% of the bubba traffic (of which I became one on Sunday, but more on that later.) On Sunday, a front had blown through bringing rain, high winds and much colder temps. This took care of the vast majority of the canoeists (except for yours truly and his bubbette.) By the evening, I’m back on the water in my rightful position – standing in it not floating on it, and above the pullout point, I couldn’t buy a strike. Below the pullout there were plenty of fish. A full 24 hrs. after the bubba hatch, those upstream were still spooked. I spoke to the store owner this morning and he confirmed that a good bubba hatch will drive the fish down for quite a while. Maybe the occasional boat won’t shake things up much but it looks like a steady bubba hatch will put fish off for quite a while – at least 24 hrs. or more if this experience is anything to go by. Peter Visit The Streamer Page at http://members.home.net/pcharles/streamers/index.html
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I think if they’d just show their tits it would solve a lot or problems. — The Halfordian Golfer
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While being hit is not tolerable, we may as well get used to kayaks and canoes. Actually, I would like to get one or the other to fish streams with limited shore access. I think that fish in a water with lots of canoe&kayak traffic have to recover quickly after one passes over. They’d starve otherwise.
Maybe they could ferry my Power Bait to a hole I can’t reach from the bank. — TBone Walker The Halfordian Golfer
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(copied from above) Afraid I can’t offer a real plan for dealing with these folks. There doesn’t seem to be a reasonable, effective response. Wayne to fish is human….to release Divine!!!
Just showing you a reasonable, EFFECTIVE response. And if you can’t find the humor in what I posted… < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Pack a .44 magnum in your vest pocket. Take your testosterone powered bass buggy somewhere else. To pull out even a sling-shot could cost you more than you can imagine. Clipping off the fly and "accidentally" false casting close to the ear, now that may deliver the message without making a victim of the offender. Wayne to fish is human….to release Divine!!!
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Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated. Best thing wood be to merely take a break as your canoein’ friends pass by!! It’s NOT really all that big of a deal when you think about it! trout — I come here for the education, I stay for the amusement. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
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I’m with you on this one. Op
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated. Best thing wood be to merely take a break as your canoein’ friends pass by!! It’s NOT really all that big of a deal when you think about it! trout — I come here for the education, I stay for the amusement. Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
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Pack a .44 magnum in your vest pocket.
Take your testosterone powered bass buggy somewhere else. To pull out even a sling-shot could cost you more than you can imagine. Clipping off the fly and "accidentally" false casting close to the ear, now that may deliver the message without making a victim of the offender. Wayne to fish is human….to release Divine!!!
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These two rules I agree with 1,000,000,000,000 % ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <
(snip – snip) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Rule #4 – when you ruin my day as you float by, don’t smile and say, "How’s the fishing?" I’m likely to tell you. Rule #5 – if you’re planning a big event that’ll take over a river, publicize it at the local fishing shops – then I’ll know to stay home.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I never seem to have a problem with kayakers who are fishing. They seem to be the more knowledgable. Canoeist tend to be worse and the very worst are the fairly new and occasional recreation kayakers. I’ve actually had these later types paddle over from across 200 feet of river and paddle around me while asking about the fishing. They just seemed to want to get the most out of their "wilderness" experience. No amount of verbal abuse shakes these types, they just get their nose out of joint because you made their day less pleasant. Tubers are totally self-absorbed and could care less about anything or anyone else on the water. Nothing you can do or say, short of causing yourself a good deal of trouble, has any influence on this crowd. What really torques me about most of these people is that the waters I fish which also supports floaters, is plenty big for rafters, boaters, and tubers to pass well away from the few wading fishermen they pass. Afraid I can’t offer a real plan for dealing with these folks. There doesn’t seem to be a reasonable, effective response. Wayne to fish is human….to release Divine!!!
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I never seem to have a problem with kayakers who are fishing. They seem to be the more knowledgable. Canoeist tend to be worse and the very worst are the fairly new and occasional recreation kayakers. I’ve actually had these later types paddle over from across 200 feet of river and paddle around me while asking about the fishing. They just seemed to want to get the most out of their "wilderness" experience. No amount of verbal abuse shakes these types, they just get their nose out of joint because you made their day less pleasant. Tubers are totally self-absorbed and could care less about anything or anyone else on the water. Nothing you can do or say, short of causing yourself a good deal of trouble, has any influence on this crowd. What really torques me about most of these people is that the waters I fish which also supports floaters, is plenty big for rafters, boaters, and tubers to pass well away from the few wading fishermen they pass. Afraid I can’t offer a real plan for dealing with these folks. There doesn’t seem to be a reasonable, effective response. Wayne to fish is human….to release Divine!!!
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I prefer to pass farther away (I paddle mostly where bait casters are), but if that line is going to put me in a bad current or into a power boat lane, I’ll just apologize and go by the fisherman. As a fisherperson myself, I don’t worry too much about spooking the fish. I have observed them while fishing in very clear waters, while swimming, and while just siting around. Unless there’s a real overabundance of fishermen, in which case the paddlers have little to do with it, they will spook, but will be back in 5 to 10 minutes. I’ve tried to spook some wild (for many decades of generations. No stocking done in at least 20 years, maybe more like 40) trout in a fairly heavily fished stream at one of the most popular pools (It was a late Sunday afternoon and I was the only one there, btw.). Only way I’ve found it can be done is to stand up and skyline yourself. Noise? No problem. Vibrations on the bank? No problem. Swinging your arms around? Flailing your lure wildly? No problem. Let them see you standing up, even a child standing up, and they’re gone. For as long as their tiny brains can remember danger versus food. About 5 to 10 minutes on average. Bream and Walleye and Pike vary. Bream are about 5 minutes, Walleye and Pike about 15. I have no clue on Bass. Bass tend to be under cover and hard to watch, even in very clear water. Carp and Suckers are about 5 to 10. Now if you’re going down a popular paddling river and there’s a canoe passing the fisherman every 10 to 20 minutes or less, yes, it’ll be bad for him. Not earth shaking where I am as I tend to fish and paddle in MN and WI, where there are lots of places to do both or either. The very few relatively crowded trout rivers I’ve gone on do not have paddlers (well, I did once see some tourons risking hypothermia in the evening in a rubber raft. That water is cold* and they had no warm or dry gear along.). If, however, I went to the Montana mountain streams to trout fish, I’d be a bit bummed to have some wild paddling action going on all over the river. But if I were on one of the kayaking rivers out East (Natuhala? Something like that) I’d be checking for dam releases and going somewhere else when there were some, because it’d be nothing but ‘yaks and rafts and inflatables all day long. I’d rather not fish than spend my day getting pissed off. Then again, I tend to drive the speed limit or under and stay in the right hand lane, just to preserve my temper. Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
Somebody else has already pointed out, we don’t "share" the water with kayakers – they have it – we leave. As somebody who has been hit, almost hit and chased from the stream by a "fiberglass hatch" of jerks, I’d like to add my two cents worth. Rule #1 – go behind the angler – the fish are in front of him. Rule #2 – go somewhere else. I’m not being facetious. Anglers are constrained by a large number of factors, fishing regulations, private property, water conditions, etc. OTOH, a kayaker can go anywhere there’s enough water to float his boat. Don’t float prime fishing water during the best part of the fishing season. There’s plenty of other water for you to use. Rule #3 – Learn to control your boat. The dickhead that ran into me could’ve broken my leg. Rule #4 – when you ruin my day as you float by, don’t smile and say, "How’s the fishing?" I’m likely to tell you. Rule #5 – if you’re planning a big event that’ll take over a river, publicize it at the local fishing shops – then I’ll know to stay home. HTH Peter Visit The Streamer Page at http://members.home.net/pcharles/streamers/index.html
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Ken, Now it’s bothering me. I know that I’ve heard or read your name before. Do you post elsewhere? Thanks, Doug – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Doug Hall Doug, You don’t by any chance teach at Portland State do you? - Ken
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Doug Hall
Doug, You don’t by any chance teach at Portland State do you? - Ken
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in my part of the world,(SW Va.)there are many float fishermen. When floating and fishing should the boat give right of way to the wading fisherman? I think so…the float fisherman will cover a helluva lot more water than the one wading. It rarely happens though. I too have had jerks come way to close to me throwing them damn rackety ass buzz baits. Makes for some well placed false casts, if you know what I mean. Tim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated. On a large enough river, it’s best if you stay as far away as possible. Most of the time, a fisherman will be casting to a fish less than 40 feet away. On a smaller river, where the fisherman can easily cast to either bank, it ain’t gonna matter. Not only your shadow, but any noise or water disturbance will spook a wary fish. Just pass by as smoothly and quietly as possible with an apologetic "I’m sorry I f*cked up your pool" expression on your face. Although we realize we sometimes have to share a river with other uses, it’s not really sharing. Kayakers can paddle where we fish, but we can’t fish where they paddle. Thanks for asking. Joe F.
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Michael, Lets see, if you only go down the river between the hours of 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and then we’ll allow you another 12 minutes in the afternoon, unless there’s a hatch going on. Other than that, stay off our rivers, because flyfishing is the ONLY acceptable use for all rivers:). No, but really, just the fact that you are trying to be polite and a simple "excuse me" or any normal courtesy should do. Just like passing someone in a small hallway. I’m sure that there will be those who feel that they have exclusive right to the river (and I’m also sure that I will hear from them) but even flyfisherman have to share the river. Maybe we should be apologizing for blocking the whole damn river with our casting? I think that some people should take their sports a little less serious. It’s supposed to be about fun, and if a fish gets put down occasionally, oh well. It’s happened to me more than a few times. I got over it and so will they. Thanks for asking. Doug Hall
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I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
On a large enough river, it’s best if you stay as far away as possible. Most of the time, a fisherman will be casting to a fish less than 40 feet away. On a smaller river, where the fisherman can easily cast to either bank, it ain’t gonna matter. Not only your shadow, but any noise or water disturbance will spook a wary fish. Just pass by as smoothly and quietly as possible with an apologetic "I’m sorry I f*cked up your pool" expression on your face. Although we realize we sometimes have to share a river with other uses, it’s not really sharing. Kayakers can paddle where we fish, but we can’t fish where they paddle. Thanks for asking. Joe F.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated. On a large enough river, it’s best if you stay as far away as possible. Most of the time, a fisherman will be casting to a fish less than 40 feet away. On a smaller river, where the fisherman can easily cast to either bank, it ain’t gonna matter. Not only your shadow, but any noise or water disturbance will spook a wary fish. Just pass by as smoothly and quietly as possible with an apologetic "I’m sorry I f*cked up your pool" expression on your face. Although we realize we sometimes have to share a river with other uses, it’s not really sharing. Kayakers can paddle where we fish, but we can’t fish where they paddle. Thanks for asking. Joe F.
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Hi, I was wondering what fishermen actually prefer from kayakers and canoeists. When paddling down stream, is it better for us to move to the opposite bank (furthest from you) or is it better to pass close to you so as not to spook fish? Any suggestions or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.
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Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup. Huh ? alt.flyfishing accepts binaries in its charter.
He said ‘newsgroup’<g. — Charlie…
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alt.flyfishing accepts binaries in its charter.
as does alt.binaries.pictures.fishing. — TimW, Halfordian Golfer "A Cash Flow Runs Through It…" "Guilt replaced the creel…" B.M.P.I.A.
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Wayne reprimands in message: Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup…
- Hmmmm….. and *I* was thinking about sending a few photos of Sharon Stone on the Upper Delaware River on a hot muggy August afternoon when the mercury hit 95 wearing a *wet* ROFF t-shirt and a big smile. – Oh well…. Tony Ritter Narrowsburg, New York
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Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup. Huh ? alt.flyfishing accepts binaries in its charter. He said ‘newsgroup’<g.
Ouch! That’s gonna leave a mark…
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Wayne reprimands in message: Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup… – Hmmmm….. and *I* was thinking about sending a few photos of Sharon Stone on the Upper Delaware River on a hot muggy August afternoon when the mercury hit 95 wearing a *wet* ROFF t-shirt and a big smile. – Oh well….
Send ‘em to George. He could use the company…
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Wayne reprimands in message: Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup… – Hmmmm….. and *I* was thinking about sending a few photos of Sharon Stone on the Upper Delaware River on a hot muggy August afternoon when the mercury hit 95 wearing a *wet* ROFF t-shirt and a big smile. – Oh well…. Tony Ritter Narrowsburg, New York
post or die, yankee devil! wayno – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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Forget it Wayno! You wouldn’t like her. She just lays there! — Wayne To Fish is Human…To Release Divine!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – post or die, yankee devil! wayno
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Forget it Wayno! You wouldn’t like her. She just lays there!
Ever seen Basic Instinct? Michael Douglas called her "the fuck of the century". And he get’s around, from what I hear. — Levi Life is anything that dies when you stomp on it. — Dave Barry
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Forget it Wayno! You wouldn’t like her. She just lays there!
in a display of courage that has been a lifetime hallmark, i am willing to give her a shot. wayno
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– Hmmmm….. and *I* was thinking about sending a few photos of Sharon Stone on the Upper Delaware River on a hot muggy August afternoon when the mercury hit 95 wearing a *wet* ROFF t-shirt and a big smile.
What, who, huh? BTW, I once mistakenly looked up www.teeny.com thinking it was Jim Teeny’s web site. For the record, it’s www.teeny-nymph.com. Mu
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Mu Young Lee sets us straight: What, who, huh? BTW, I once mistakenly looked up www.teeny.com thinking it was Jim Teeny’s web site. For the record, it’s www.teeny-nymph.com.
- Which shouldn’t be confused with: alt.teeny.nymphs 8)* – Sorry….couldn’t resist.
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Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup. Ask any who wish to view it to contact you directly and ship it individually. Some of our members pay per usage on the connection. If my Queensland buddy in Brisbane gets wind of this he may take a break from "swimming the bar" and hunt you down just for the sport. Damn near declared ‘roos endangered in parts of Australia because of his over-eagerness! — Wayne To Fish is Human…To Release Divine!
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Tim, Bad move guy. PLEASE, never send a picture to a newsgroup.
Huh ? alt.flyfishing accepts binaries in its charter. — TimW, Halfordian Golfer "A Cash Flow Runs Through It…" "Guilt replaced the creel…" B.M.P.I.A.
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get ahold of Lindwood Lodge which is located on Lake Neimeben which is northern Satc you will have tired arms from catching Northerns all day long in a 45 mile long lake. and I will answer ? you may have. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -we just want to catch fish we just want to catch fish
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for the past 10 yrs. my friends and i have gone to canada for pike fishing , each year the catch is less and less , we are looking for anything. fly-in, drive-in any ideas. we just want to catch fish
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Often your best bet is to wait until you get there and buy what the resort recommends – or at least call the resort owner and ask him what he recommends. — – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -please help me answer some inquiries, i am going fishing in SE ontario canada and would like to know the best bait or lures to use.
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going pike fishing, wondering what is the best lures or bait to use in se ontario
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please help me answer some inquiries, i am going fishing in SE ontario canada and would like to know the best bait or lures to use.
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going pike fishing, wondering what is the best lures or bait to use in se ontario
You can’t go wrong with a weedless five od diamonds. Red or Black!!
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please help me answer some inquiries, i am going fishing in SE ontario canada and would like to know the best bait or lures to use.
Sorry for the spelling error. That was the five OF diamonds for pike. Weedless ones work the best. Use the red on yellow or the black on yellow. Good luck, but Pike will bite almost anything.
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how late in the season can you fish for pike. is there any special tactics for cold weather pike fishing.Thanks Al Angling applied to business
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how late in the season can you fish for pike. is there any special tactics for cold weather pike fishing.Thanks Al Angling applied to business
Pike prefer cold water and the fishing only gets better as the water cools down. In deep water lakes the monsters stay deep when the water is warm. Smaller pike are not as affected & will be caught all summer long in shallow water but the big ones only come in temps come down. So until ice over you will see more pike in shallow. As for tactics I prefer big bait for big fish. 7" or larger live suckers on either a circle hook or quick strike rig. When you feel a strike you’ll need to give it time to eat it (less so for the quick strike rig). Best to remain on top of it trolling to keep up with it as it moves. Set your hook & hold on. For lures, spinner baits, suicks & big cranks can produce too. They continue to be catchable throught the ice but I seldom ice fish so I can’t advise there. DD
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What is the best lure for pike fishing?
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I like a chartruese Swim Wizz or Believer. 6" in the spring…..8" later. Works for me. Rich
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I don’t know if there is a "best lure" but I have had good luck with the Mepps #5 if you like to throw spinners. Also any wobbler, such as daredevel. What is the best lure for pike fishing?
– Fishing isn’t a matter of life or death, it’s more important than that!
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