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Spent last week in Spanish Wells, Bahamas (one of the "out islands") and the fishing was outstanding! Went out on a boat and caught enough fish for 3 meals, including BBQ'ing my first ever Triggerfish. but the real fun was the excellent shore fishing I was able to find. I caught some nice Grouper and a couple Mutton Snapper (my favorite eating fish that can be caught from shore). I also paddled a kayak out to a smaller island and caught my first ever sight-casted Bonefish. What a rush! 

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Hooked-up on a nice Mutton Snapper

Bonefish on!

Bonefish release

 
E-Z Glider said:
Spent last week in Spanish Wells, Bahamas (one of the "out islands") and the fishing was outstanding! Went out on a boat and caught enough fish for 3 meals, including BBQ'ing my first ever Triggerfish. but the real fun was the excellent shore fishing I was able to find. I caught some nice Grouper and a couple Mutton Snapper (my favorite eating fish that can be caught from shore). I also paddled a kayak out to a smaller island and caught my first ever sight-casted Bonefish. What a rush! 

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Hooked-up on a nice Mutton Snapper

Bonefish on!

Bonefish release
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Those are some awesome pics.  :thumbup:

 
I'm counting down the days (16) until our family leaves for a week on Lake of the Woods. Probably my favorite place in the world. Really looking forward to chasing muskies, and catching some meals of walleye, crappie, and perch. My son is now 13, and is really starting to get into musky fishing, my 15 y/o daughter is happy just being in the boat and fishing for whatever, and my wife ... tolerates it. This will probably be the last trip of this kind (fishing oriented) with the four of us together, as the wife has made clear that this isn't her type of vacation. We're staying on an island, but close enough to mainland that we can and probably will get off the lake for at least part of a day to replenish some food/beverage supplies, maybe do some hiking in the area.

 
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Anybody here use a 1000 series spinning rod for Bass?  I'm currently using some older Shimano 2500 series spinning rods.  They're great for multi-purpose (some bay fishing, etc), but now that my son is old enough to go out, I'm fishing a lot more and looking for something more suited to lakes and such.  Pulled in a nice 6 lb. Large Mouth on Father's day, and a decent trout this past weekend on the 2500...Wondering if I could get by with a 1000 with 5 or 10lb braid.  Thoughts?

 
Johnny Rock said:
Love crappies, but 16 rods?!?! Can only use one rod in MN and Canada.

What fun is there in that method? We like the direct interaction between fish and fisherman. Open to learning more though. 
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:lol:   my thought too at first. You still have to grab the rod and reel in the fish, or at least swing him into the boat. We only had 8 rods, but with the wind blowing and moving in and out of trees/stumps, it gets a bit hairy to manage. I imagine 16 is stressful! It's still fun though, and I guess the main advantage is you can cover more ground (present your bait to more possible fish). Several times we caught two at the same time. He said he's had three on at once before.  I think I still prefer one-to-one, but it was a neat twist. 

 
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Johnny Rock said:
Nathan R. Jessep said:
Buddy and I hit the lake Friday and caught 23 NICE crappie using the spider rigging method. A first for me. Pretty cool. 
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Love crappies, but 16 rods?!?! Can only use one rod in MN and Canada.

What fun is there in that method? We like the direct interaction between fish and fisherman. Open to learning more though. 
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in scanny you can only use three rigs at once and if you have two baits on one you can not even do that take that to the bank bromigos

 
Fat Nick said:
Anybody here use a 1000 series spinning rod for Bass?  I'm currently using some older Shimano 2500 series spinning rods.  They're great for multi-purpose (some bay fishing, etc), but now that my son is old enough to go out, I'm fishing a lot more and looking for something more suited to lakes and such.  Pulled in a nice 6 lb. Large Mouth on Father's day, and a decent trout this past weekend on the 2500...Wondering if I could get by with a 1000 with 5 or 10lb braid.  Thoughts?
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Seems to me that would be way too small for bass. That's a panfish reel.

 
Just got back from the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. I didn't get a chance to hit the Russian for sockeye, but did pretty well fishing for halibut out of Homer.

 
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Spock said:
Just got back from the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. I didn't get a chance to hit the Russian for sockeye, but did pretty well fishing for halibut out of Homer.
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Nice!! I leave Thursday for our annual trip.

A few days of sockeye and king fishing in Solodatna on the Kenai River, and a day down in Homer for Halibut and Ling Cod. 

I know I promised updates last year, and never got around to it. I'll be sure to post details when we get back this year.

 
kutta said:
Nice!! I leave Thursday for our annual trip.

A few days of sockeye and king fishing in Solodatna on the Kenai River, and a day down in Homer for Halibut and Ling Cod. 

I know I promised updates last year, and never got around to it. I'll be sure to post details when we get back this year.
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Outstanding! Such a great place to fish/visit.We stayed in Kasilof at my friend's cabin. He did well at Sportsman's Landing catching a few sockeye.

Enjoy your trip!

I hope the fires are under control by the time you arrive. Coopers landing area was extremely smoky.

 
Spock said:
Outstanding! Such a great place to fish/visit.We stayed in Kasilof at my friend's cabin. He did well at Sportsman's Landing catching a few sockeye.

Enjoy your trip!

I hope the fires are under control by the time you arrive. Coopers landing area was extremely smoky.
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I hope so too! We've had some crazy sockeye days in the past - over 20 for each of us in one day. Your pics make me want to go NOW!

We had an amazing halibut/ling cod haul last year. Here's a pic - note that the big fish on the left wasn't turned around correctly so it's hard to see, but that was a 100 pounder.

I'm the bald guy second from the left.

https://imgur.com/a/Wqff5Lj

 
kutta said:
I hope so too! We've had some crazy sockeye days in the past - over 20 for each of us in one day. Your pics make me want to go NOW!

We had an amazing halibut/ling cod haul last year. Here's a pic - note that the big fish on the left wasn't turned around correctly so it's hard to see, but that was a 100 pounder.

I'm the bald guy second from the left.

https://imgur.com/a/Wqff5Lj
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Damn dude....that’s a monster!

Nice haul by your crew.

 
Bucky86 said:
:lol:  True. It's not my local spot by far and it's a bit out of the way. More likely you'd have to hire a guide to fish it properly.
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I was just asking because I am from Wyoming and have fished all over the state.  I was not looking for a secret spot, but was going to offer some up depending on where you were fishing.

However I have fished more on the north side and the east side of the state. My brother does live in Rock Springs, which is near where you are. But I have only been there a few times and he does not have any secret fishing spots.

 
MTskibum said:
Here are some pictures from last weeks trip. I caught a decent size King Mackeral and my buddy caught a large African Pompano.

We also limited out on snapper, and caught some smaller kings, etc.

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I don't understand how you guys fish in the ocean. The stuff coming out of there weirds me out. 

I'm heading to the Minnesota/Canada border to fish Rainy Lake (part of Voyageurs National Park) for a week at the end of the month. Hoping to get at least one 25- to 30-inch walleye and some monster Northern Pike. The 15- to 20-inch walleye are abundant. Probably go after some perch and crappie too, in addition to plenty of big smallies.

 
BeTheMatch said:
I don't understand how you guys fish in the ocean. The stuff coming out of there weirds me out. 

I'm heading to the Minnesota/Canada border to fish Rainy Lake (part of Voyageurs National Park) for a week at the end of the month. Hoping to get at least one 25- to 30-inch walleye and some monster Northern Pike. The 15- to 20-inch walleye are abundant. Probably go after some perch and crappie too, in addition to plenty of big smallies.
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Just got back from Lake of the Woods around Nestor Falls, Ontario.  Great Northern fishing.  

 
I just moved to VA and found out that the Potomac and its creeks and branches are loaded with snakehead fish. Don’t know much about them but met a couple guys at church that have just started fishing for them. I may tag along at some point. I did a search on here but came up empty. Anyone fish for these creatures? Any tips to share? 

 
Beef Ravioli said:
I just moved to VA and found out that the Potomac and its creeks and branches are loaded with snakehead fish. Don’t know much about them but met a couple guys at church that have just started fishing for them. I may tag along at some point. I did a search on here but came up empty. Anyone fish for these creatures? Any tips to share? 
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This guy seems to know what he is doing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLBnQZ_t8zA I have never heard of them though they do look like what we call mudfish down here.  Some of the best fights I have had in fresh water has been with mudfish I would not eat one though.

 
arrow1 said:
Just got back from Lake of the Woods around Nestor Falls, Ontario.  Great Northern fishing.  
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Excellent! I'll be up there soon slinging for toothy critters. Although to be honest, it's always a bit disappointing after hooking up when I see spots. Nice diversion when the muskies aren't moving though.

Did you get any really big ones? I don't think I've got one over 40" in the summer on LOTW. I have got a bunch between 38-43.5 (and fat!) in October.

 
Well I’ll be moving south to Austin, TX and curious what lake(s) I will need to venture out to for a chance at giant LMB. Suggestions?

 
lardonastick said:
Excellent! I'll be up there soon slinging for toothy critters. Although to be honest, it's always a bit disappointing after hooking up when I see spots. Nice diversion when the muskies aren't moving though.

Did you get any really big ones? I don't think I've got one over 40" in the summer on LOTW. I have got a bunch between 38-43.5 (and fat!) in October.
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Our biggest this year was 40".  

 
MTskibum said:
I launch my boat from Freeport, Texas. It is slightly further from Houston, but due to no traffic on the weekend it takes less time to get there. I-45 to Galveston is a nightmare.
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And Dow makes the fish grow bigger!  Nice African Pompano.  That's an unusual catch int he Gulf, no?  Did you get him on a rig?

 
Bucky86 said:
Yeah, I'm sure he's fished this area before then. Just absolutely amazing. Only 500 fish per mile, but when a dink is 16" it's well worth it. My buddy pulled a 26" out of there last year.
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you ever fish the "miracle mile" in WY.  May go there this fall with my son for 4 days.

 
irishidiot said:
you ever fish the "miracle mile" in WY.  May go there this fall with my son for 4 days.
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Are you wanting to take a 4 day fishing trip to Wyoming or are you visiting that specific part of wyoming and also want to fish?

I have fished it, but I think there are better places to fish in the state.
 

:Edit: It may be the proper area to fish depending on what you are going for and the exact time of year. If all you want is a trophy brown trout with a limited skillset for flyfishing then it is a great place.

If you want a self guided trip to catch large cutthroat, browns, and rainbows and you are a good trout fisherman then Cody, Wyoming is a better destination.

If you want a self guided trip and you are not a good trout fisherman then the Bighorn mountains outside of Buffalo would be a better recommendation.

It depends on your skill level, whether you want to float or walk, what species you are after, and whether you want a guide.

 
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I launch my boat from Freeport, Texas. It is slightly further from Houston, but due to no traffic on the weekend it takes less time to get there. I-45 to Galveston is a nightmare.
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I am very familiar with Freeport.🤐I get to visit for work....

 
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MTskibum said:
Are you wanting to take a 4 day fishing trip to Wyoming or are you visiting that specific part of wyoming and also want to fish?

I have fished it, but I think there are better places to fish in the state.
 

:Edit: It may be the proper area to fish depending on what you are going for and the exact time of year. If all you want is a trophy brown trout with a limited skillset for flyfishing then it is a great place.

If you want a self guided trip to catch large cutthroat, browns, and rainbows and you are a good trout fisherman then Cody, Wyoming is a better destination.

If you want a self guided trip and you are not a good trout fisherman then the Bighorn mountains outside of Buffalo would be a better recommendation.

It depends on your skill level, whether you want to float or walk, what species you are after, and whether you want a guide.
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Thank you for the response.  Non-guided all the way.  My son is in Denver so distance is a factor.   He is an accomplished fly fisherman, me-I'm okay but prefer a light spinning outfit anyway.  We are both very good fisherman.   Would be 1st week or two in October.   We are still up in the air on everything.   The miracle mile was something I threw out there as I had looked online.   If I nail down something definite I would ask for your advice.

thanks again.  much appreciated!

 
BeTheMatch said:
I don't understand how you guys fish in the ocean. The stuff coming out of there weirds me out. 
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I only fish salt, fresh water bores me. Saltwater is SO much more fun IMO. The fact that you never know what you're gonna hook into, and it could be bigger than you. It's a rush!

Fish on a lake, and you're limited on what you're gonna get. Go saltwater and you could literally hook into one of several hundred species with every cast or bait drop.

I haven't fished much the past year, but went to the Skyway Pier a couple weeks ago and caught a few small bonnethead sharks and one keeper sized Mangrove Snapper. Im thinking about going this afternoon and targeting grouper, the outgoing tide is looking pretty good.

 
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Wingnut said:
I only fish salt, fresh water bores me. Saltwater is SO much more fun IMO. The fact that you never know what you're gonna hook into, and it could be bigger than you. It's a rush!

Fish on a lake, and you're limited on what you're gonna get. Go saltwater and you could literally hook into one of several hundred species with every cast or bait drop.

I haven't fished much the past year, but went to the Skyway Pier a couple weeks ago and caught a few small bonnethead sharks and one keeper sized Mangrove Snapper. Im thinking about going this afternoon and targeting grouper, the outgoing tide is looking pretty good.
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I understand the attraction for all the reasons you mentioned. But, man, I would have no idea what to even do with half of that stuff if I ever got it in the boat!

 
Took my son Atlantic Salmon fishing in northern Quebec last week.  He caught an 18lb fish and was ecstatic.  A friend told him it he fished for 15 years before catching one that big.   I caught a 35 pounder---the fish of a lifetime.

 
Beef Ravioli said:
I just moved to VA and found out that the Potomac and its creeks and branches are loaded with snakehead fish. Don’t know much about them but met a couple guys at church that have just started fishing for them. I may tag along at some point. I did a search on here but came up empty. Anyone fish for these creatures? Any tips to share? 
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If I recall correctly some lake in MD was like ground-zero for the snakehead invasion.  I recall them trying to poison the lake, drain the lake, etc.  They did this to several lakes in the area, but by that point, they had already spread.  They can breath air or water, so when you poison the water, they'll just exit the lake and wriggle to the next body of water.  The way these things are supposed to eat and multiply, they're going to take over the area in a few years and wipe out a lot of species.  

I'd usually say if you catch one, kill it, but I think we're beyond that point now.  It doesn't matter.

 
Fat Nick said:
If I recall correctly some lake in MD was like ground-zero for the snakehead invasion.  I recall them trying to poison the lake, drain the lake, etc.  They did this to several lakes in the area, but by that point, they had already spread.  They can breath air or water, so when you poison the water, they'll just exit the lake and wriggle to the next body of water.  The way these things are supposed to eat and multiply, they're going to take over the area in a few years and wipe out a lot of species.  

I'd usually say if you catch one, kill it, but I think we're beyond that point now.  It doesn't matter.
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I am pretty sure if you catch one you are supposed to keep it or kill it but not release it. 

 
Just discovered Top Hooker on animal planet and now I’m jonesing to get out fishing. Looking into charters out of Monterey for August, so pumped.

 
CGRdrJoe said:
Just discovered Top Hooker on animal planet and now I’m jonesing to get out fishing. Looking into charters out of Monterey for August, so pumped.
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I find myself going down the YouTube rabbit hole watching fishing videos. I’ll have to check out Top Hooker.  

 
ffweasel said:
I find myself going down the YouTube rabbit hole watching fishing videos. I’ll have to check out Top Hooker.  
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It’s a reality challenge show where they start with 10 anglers and fish fresh and salt water, most of the challenges are not straight forward so it’s not as bland as some fishing shows.

 
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