Author Topic: Went out today (Read 26730 times)

Zulu · « **Reply #300 on:** July 12, 2010, 12:14:54 PM »

Well, this is the 300th reply in this thread. I have read that 300 replies is epic! I wonder if it really matters that most of them have been from a few people.

Wife and I went out today. Yes, we decided to brave the killer heat and try it.
On the lake at very first light. Threw the cast net against the bulkheads to try to pick up some bait. Managed about 3 dozen shad with 10 throws. Also had a package of frozen shad with us from when they were running.
We each rigged 1 pole for catfish and 2 poles for bass. Got no strikes on a Rapala. Had a Carolina rigged worm for deeper water but the wind was about 20 MPH in spite of the weatherman saying 5 MPH. Too windy to fish deep.
Fished shad under a cork in 4' of water and cleaned up!!!

We came home with 18 catfish weighing a total of 39 1/2 lbs.

That made a lot of fillets.
I only tried topwater for bass for the first 2 hours but nothing was shallow. At least nothing was hitting a Rapala.
Small whitecaps on the lake so we really had to hug the bulkheads.
Off the water by noon.
18 fish between 2 and 4 lbs.

Zulu
Here is a picture of some of them. I had started cleaning them when I remembered I hadn't taken a picture.
I know, I know, they are only catfish. YUM!

btmidwest · « **Reply #301 on:** July 13, 2010, 04:42:50 PM »

Zulu, A real hunter adapts - mans gotta eat, you did well friend. I would love to experience that some time. You do have the recipe. I went out Friday night after work and caught 7 bass. Of the three bigger ones got a 2lb 10oz, a 2lb 8oz and a 2lb 6 oz'er. They were each between 17 1/2 and 18 inches long. I know those are minnows to you Southern boys but they still stretch the line pretty good. Got 2 of them on a Alabama craw trick worm and one right at dark on a june bug frog. Fun, Fun - love that hydro therapy. Regards, BT

Zulu · « **Reply #302 on:** July 29, 2010, 12:20:23 PM »

The wife and I went out today. On the water at first light. Crossed Lake Conroe to some deep water docks I know of (6' to 8') next to 15' water. We threw Rapalas, spinner baits, Carolina rigged worms, plastic crawfish, Rattletraps, and Chatterbaits. Finally after 1 1/2 hours, I got a hit by a 1 pounder bass by a dock on the Rapala. I lost it in 5 seconds.

30 minutes later, still no hits. We blew it off and started catfishing with dead shad I had frozen from when they were running in May. First 3 cast = 3 fish in the live well. They were laid up under the docks like they were last week. We brought home 21 cats for 40 lbs of fish. Just finished filleting them.

They are not bass but we didn't get skunked.

Zulu

Oldshooter · « **Reply #303 on:** July 29, 2010, 06:13:58 PM »

Well heck Zulu you're getting to be quite the catfisherman. And you're dedicated. Bass are fun but catfish eat good! We could all take some notes appreciate your dedication. Keep fishing pardner!

Zulu · « **Reply #304 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:54:42 AM »

I have better luck with bass when I'm fishing any lake other than Conroe. Conroe's very heavily fished. It has big bass, don't get me wrong. There are at least two tourniments there each week. I am certain that part of my problem is my unwillingness to take my boat way back into the stumps. I don't want to mess my boat up. $:-\$
But the freezer's full.

Zulu

Zulu · « **Reply #305 on:** August 04, 2010, 01:24:20 PM »

Went out today.
We decided to go catfishing since we have been doing so well lately. The temperature has been close to 100 for days now.
Threw the castnet and got a few fresh shad. Put a live one on the hook and immediately caught a 4 lb 11 oz bass.

It was fun to catch but I wish I had caught it on a lure. Weighed it, took a picture and let it go.
We caught 27 catfish weighing around 60 lbs.
I have so much fish in the freezer we are giving it away.
Zulu

Oldshooter · « **Reply #306 on:** August 05, 2010, 08:28:44 AM »

Went to Rayburn last Saturday, Family trip on a Pontoon boat. 7 of us fishing caught a whole bunch of crappie/white perch, a few catfish, and a few bass We kept the bass (2), the keeper crappie and the catfish(3) for a total of 59 in the box. Had a big family fish fry Sunday, Still have fish in the freezer, gotta love white perch fried!

Zulu · « **Reply #307 on:** August 05, 2010, 10:57:09 AM »

Oldshooter,
Is what you're calling a white perch the same as what I call a white bass? What did you catch them on? Minnows?
Zulu

Oldshooter · « **Reply #308 on:** August 05, 2010, 05:13:46 PM »

No these are white perch or crappie, in Louisiana they are called "sac au lait" a little different than a white bass. Yep we used minnows(on brush piles), hence the bass and catfish caught also.

Zulu · « **Reply #309 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:32:48 PM »

I just finished re-reading this entire thread. It is funny as heck!

Savage, BT, Oldshooter, you all did your part here.
You are my friends!

Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #310 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:28:40 AM »

Zulu:

After I read your post, I re-read them as well. That was some funny stuff. Some of the pic`s you guys posted were great. Just goes to show how creative folks can be. Even you with your very limited exposure to the educational system.

My "memorirs" of my recent trip to Lk Okeechobee with one of my sons, plus an old high school buddy are on the way.
The "old high school buddy" was a test of wills as he was a "spinner user" all his life. Never used a bait-caster. Ever! Come to thing about it.............you and him could be twins! He drove me crazy.

Stay tuned......................................

Zulu · « **Reply #311 on:** June 04, 2011, 01:09:36 PM »

Quote from: Savage .250 on May 23, 2011, 03:28:40 AM

Zulu:

After I read your post, I re-read them as well. That was some funny stuff. Some of the pic`s you guys posted were great. Just goes to show how creative folks can be. Even you with your very limited exposure to the educational system.

My "memorirs" of my recent trip to Lk Okeechobee with one of my sons, plus an old high school buddy are on the way.
The "old high school buddy" was a test of wills as he was a "spinner user" all his life. Never used a bait-caster. Ever! Come to thing about it.............you and him could be twins! He drove me crazy.

Stay tuned......................................

Savage,
Where are the pictures and tales of your fishing trip? Do I need to help you pull pictures out of your Brownie camera? $:-\$
Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #312 on:** June 06, 2011, 12:07:35 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 04, 2011, 01:09:36 PM

Quote from: Savage .250 on May 23, 2011, 03:28:40 AM
Zulu:

After I read your post, I re-read them as well. That was some funny stuff. Some of the pic`s you guys posted were great. Just goes to show how creative folks can be. Even you with your very limited exposure to the educational system.

My "memorirs" of my recent trip to Lk Okeechobee with one of my sons, plus an old high school buddy are on the way.
The "old high school buddy" was a test of wills as he was a "spinner user" all his life. Never used a bait-caster. Ever! Come to thing about it.............you and him could be twins! He drove me crazy.

Stay tuned......................................

Savage,
Where are the pictures and tales of your fishing trip? Do I need to help you pull pictures out of your Brownie camera? $:-\$
Zulu

Zulu:

Very funny................

But there is a tiny flaw in your pic. Not in a million years would I "fish" out of a stocked
toilet using a .......spinning reel!
I think you make a mistake and posted one of your baby-pic`s by mistake.

One other observation. I now know for sure you live in a single-wide trailer. Where else
would you find the washer/drier next to the crapper ? Just say-n
All that is missing is a ceiling fan running off an extention cord hooked up to your neighbors
stolen generator. The air freshner gave it away.

Zulu · « **Reply #313 on:** June 06, 2011, 01:41:01 PM »

Great comeback!

Still no fishing report.
Did you even go?

It's okay if you didn't catch 8 lbers. on every cast. Tell us something. Make it up if you have to.

Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #314 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:13:14 AM »

Zulu:

The "report" is coming!

Pic`s are another story.

I will say this though, It was HOT !!

btmidwest · « **Reply #315 on:** June 11, 2011, 06:40:23 PM »

Somethings are just too good to die...... I see you guys are at it again. I did not fish near as much as I wanted and I go back to work this Monday the 13th. Oh Well! Hey it's good to hear from ya'll....

Take Care,
BT

Yeah Spincasters - You go Zulu !!

Zulu · « **Reply #316 on:** June 12, 2011, 09:37:08 AM »

Hey BT,
Your back must be better. Hope so!
Yeah, we are still waiting for Savage to give us a fishing report on his trip to the "sticks".
Its taking him a pretty long time. Maybe he didn't catch anything.

Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #317 on:** June 12, 2011, 01:57:16 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 12, 2011, 09:37:08 AM

Hey BT,
Your back must be better. Hope so!
Yeah, we are still waiting for Savage to give us a fishing report on his trip to the "sticks".
Its taking him a pretty long time. Maybe he didn't catch anything.
Zulu

Hey BT: +1 on what Zuku said.

Zulu:
It`s coming! This wasn`t a trip to the local Wal-Mart retention pond where you so often fish. By the way, how in the world do you get that "Tracker" oops, I mean "10 more years and it will be paid off " bass boat of yours through the passenger gate that gives entry through that chain link encloser?? Bet you don`t have much room.

"maybe he didn`t catch anything "................ Sounds more like your "trips" fishing the run off stream from the local car-wash.... I`ll bet you think your in the ocean, what with all the FOAM clinging to the sides of the boat!

Zulu · « **Reply #318 on:** June 12, 2011, 03:03:05 PM »

Okay! Okay! We anxiously await your epic rendition of your few days lost at sea in a small rowboat in the "sticks".

Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #319 on:** June 13, 2011, 02:05:49 AM »

Zulu:

I`m compiling all the data from my trip. Don`t want to leave anything out.

Make sure you have a pad and crayon to take notes with.

My report has very little comment on your favorite reel.......the easy to us , spinner.

Let me know when all the "cordite fumes" have cleared your brain cells (from the cannon salvo`s you do at the noon-hour at your trailer park.) and I`ll begin....

Zulu · « **Reply #320 on:** June 13, 2011, 04:45:21 AM »

Quote from: Savage .250 on June 13, 2011, 02:05:49 AM

Zulu:

I`m compiling all the data from my trip. Don`t want to leave anything out.

Make sure you have a pad and crayon to take notes with.

My report has very little comment on your favorite reel.......the easy to us , spinner.

Let me know when all the "cordite fumes" have cleared your brain cells (from the cannon salvo`s you do at the noon-hour at your trailer park.) and I`ll begin....

Okay, cordite has cleared. I've got the tires secured to the top of my trailer to hold the roof down. I still have my Napoleon hat on, but I wear it all the time anyway.

We are ready for your "memoirs".
Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #321 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:52:17 AM »

Zulu:

I`ve got to take my wifes car to the dealership tomorrow. It has an unknown oil leak. This will be trip....4.
Wednesday, I ve got to re-new my drivers Lic. First off, I need to prove who I am.

Many pieces of paper showing, where I live. Marriage Lic, Birth cert. , SS card. etc.
If I were "othere`s" then the Gov`t would be falling all over themselves trying to give me free access, welfare, a drivers lic, etc. Well, you get the pic.

Anyway, I`m guessing maybe thursday is the day I`ll start my written march to the BIG-O.
I`ll write SLOWLY so you can follow along......

Zulu · « **Reply #322 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:36:35 PM »

Savage,
I know, I know! When you get to be your age, you're lucky they even give you a driver's license at all.

Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #323 on:** June 16, 2011, 01:51:37 AM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 14, 2011, 04:36:35 PM

Savage,
I know, I know! When you get to be your age, you're lucky they even give you a driver's license at all.
Zulu

Zuku:

Wrong again! I drive a Ford, F-150.

Picking up my wifes car today. Was getting it yeserday, but the parts didn`r come in on
time.
Got my drivers lic, good for 8 years.

That being said, you`ll have to wait till tomorrow(maybe) to hear about my trip.
I know your excited so get your "whoppie cushion" ready, I want you to be comfortable!

Zulu · « **Reply #324 on:** June 19, 2011, 11:28:54 AM »

Savage,
You know, when you get old, they say you lose two things. The first is your memory, and I can't remember what the second thing is. $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$
Zulu

Zulu · « **Reply #325 on:** February 20, 2014, 03:14:26 AM »

Hey Savage,
I know this is old but maybe it's time to resurrect this thread.
I can post pictures of my fish I catch and you can tell us all about the big bass that live in Florida.

With almost 11,000 views, this was a very popular thread.
I think most everyone enjoyed my wit and felt sorry for you. Pity is a sorrowful thing but you soak it up like a sponge.

Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #326 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:56:23 PM »

I`m In!

Have you seen the TV show............Myrtel Manor trailer park?

It`s a life history of you and your fellow single wide friends.

You of course are the "Security " guard. Your a natural!! Kind of like a Chicken Little with a badge.

Can`t wait to hear you cry ...momma when I over load your dumb self with interesting facts.

Game on....................

Zulu · « **Reply #327 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:34:06 PM »

Hey Savage,
You sure are hung up on this trailer park thing.
Myrtel Manor? Nope, never heard of it. Now I wonder about you, watching stuff like that.
Do you watch the Kardashians too?

You always invite me to come to Florida and you will take me fishing but I'm afraid. You remember what happened the last time you went out?
Hope you were insured.
Did you have any marshmellows?
Zulu

Savage .250 · « **Reply #328 on:** February 21, 2014, 10:07:00 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on February 20, 2014, 11:34:06 PM

Hey Savage,
You sure are hung up on this trailer park thing.
Myrtel Manor? Nope, never heard of it. Now I wonder about you, watching stuff like that.
Do you watch the Kardashians too?

You always invite me to come to Florida and you will take me fishing but I'm afraid. You remember what happened the last time you went out?
Hope you were insured.
Did you have any marshmellows?
Zulu

Zulu:

Don`t get all huffy because you live in a trailer park. Credit dictates were you live. As you have none, be lucky when you were looking that single wide was available.

The invite is always on the table. Would really like to see a monster bass put a bend in your 202 Zebco , combo. I know it handles "dinks' as that`s all you seem to catch. By the way ,that combo is a spinner correct? Must be. That`s all you can master. Ya, I know it`s a closed-face.

As far as the boat fire goes. Not so fast my friend. Does that look like a bass boat? As usual, your wrong again. It seems to me your thinking about your over priced, 35 MPH , fake. Come to think of it ,after seeing your pic`s, was that thing hand painted with a spray can ? Just asking.

Talking about your boat. I understand, you were passed by a guy in a Kayak, while you were wide open. Embarrassing. Should have bought the big engine package. That 25 HP doesn`t seem to be working.

One last comment. Do you still fire the cannon at 5 PM at the trailer park. The reason I ask is the last time the elevation was off and you blew up the park shower. Hey,things happen.

savage.

Zulu · « **Reply #329 on:** February 21, 2014, 11:35:27 PM »

Savage,
I remember now that you bought a kayak.
How's that working out for you?
Zulu