#523-“Hot In Hurr” Edition

Previous Thread:
>>2817628

janny pls…

Thinking about picking up a new hobby? Want to get a memecaster? Haven't mastered the Palomar knot? Click here!
http://www.pastebin.com/u/fishingandtackle
https://imgur.com/a/1Xw3N

New Bong Fishin Guide
https://pastebin.com/sDB5SQTq

First for best telescopic rod is the one you exchanged for a 3pc.

Talk about fishin

like this comment if you guys also wish a big titty catfish would bite your other finger

Post dinks

my lake says I can't keep the grass carp but they keep taunting me
how can I sneak them out without being spotted

>>2820333 (OP)
That woman is way too old for that shit.

>>2820338
Why would you want to?

>>2820344
for fishing? no way

>>2820348
theyre fat as fuck

>>2820351
... and? They're probably loaded with mercury, pba's, and lead, and they probably taste like ass (Not in the fun way)

>>2820338
Grass carp are intentionally stocked to keep weeds down, and if they are sterilized, which I'm pretty sure they are, they are produced at great cost.

What would you throw at this location. Below a dam, fast current, shallow water there might be some deep pockets but it’s around 4-5 feet deep, lots of rocks. Typically need a minimum of 1/4oz to get down deep enough. There are walleye, large and small mouth, stripers, hybrids, musky, pike, carp, large catfish. I’ve had luck with paddle tails but want to try some other lures to see what I can get. I’ve been thinking about trying a Carolina rigged fluke?

>>2820303
>The guy was either a complete googan or he's good enough at fishing to know fish don't care
Considering I'm pulling jigs out of trees I think it's the former rather than the latter.

>>2820355
You could look in to spoons, fish are oddly attracted to fluttering bits of metal, you can usually cast them a long way, and there are a variety of spoons and ways to fish them- jigging spoons, flutter spoons, trolling spoons (trolling spoons are often too light to cast/cast efficiently. Use a Carolina rig, but with a trolling spoon instead of lure or bait)
Other than that flukes and paddle tails would be my go-to
>>2820356
How are they breaking heavy braid on 1/16 ounce jig heads? I fish them on 12 pound mono with braid mainline and I feel like I can rip them out of nigh anything.

>>2820394
>How are they breaking heavy braid on 1/16 ounce jig heads?
They're clearly just cutting the line at the bank without even trying.

>>2820395
I hate people

>>2820350
For dressing and acting like a whore.

whats it feel like when a carp sucks your finger
ive never caught one

>>2820421
feels like a bag of sand

>>2820356
>jigs in trees
mmmh sounds like my first trip out fishing

>>2820395
Jesus Christ on the moon. I want to drown someone in manure.
>>2820397
I share that sentiment.

>>2820430
That sounds weird af.
>>2820421
Don't go putting anything in there.

Asking again since last thread I got no response. I've been freezing spoiled shrimp to use as catfish bait in my fridge and letting it thaw the night before I go out. Is there an issue with keeping spoiled frozen shrimp in my fridge? It's been really effective as bait

I like the stretch of mono.

>>2820457
You're making the next plague.

Why are- no no no. Why are THESE whores so fucking ugly?

>>2820460
I'm makin the next fish fry is what I'm makin

>>2820458
I have never caught a fish on any other line so I can't even tell if I like fluoro or braid.

>>2820462
Actually you're making the next extinction event. lmfao

>>2820462
noooo let them eat something nice
happy fish happy life

>>2820465
But the shrimp fucking reek, it's perfect

I deserve fish.

>>2820469
Fish owe me bites

>>2820470
I owe fish bites.

I'll probably add more info later, but this is what happened today. I fell off a cliff while trying to get to a fishing spot. I somersaulted multiple times. No loss of consciousness. It took me hours to get out of there, and by then, it was really dark. There are no trails in this place, so navigation was a bit of a challenge. No broken bones or equipment, as far as I can tell.

>>2820477
Damn.....stay safe anon

>>2820477
extreme fishing adventure

>>2820457
Temperature is the biggest factor. Youll want to keep em between 33-38°F to slow down bacterial growth.

For storage, bottom most shelf, ideally in the door. If you want to be extra safe, double up on your containers and accout for longer thaw time. Make some sanitizer water (iirc its a tablespoon of bleach for a gallon of luke warm water), wipe the outside of the shrimp container with a paper towel. Use a new paper towel and do the second inside and out, then the spot in the fridge.

Wipe that spot and the surrounding area again when you take em out, and remove the second container from service till its properly washed.

The purpose is to slow bacterial growth as much as possible. Shits gonna grow no matter what, even in the freezer.

If it matters, ive been in food service and have a current servsafe cert.

Be sure to wash the fuck out of your hands before and after handling.

>>2820531
I should add that time is also a factor, but 24-48 hours *should* be ok with the above steps.

Better still, get the smallest mini fridge/freezer combo you can that supports your application and isolate it as much as possible. Then you could skip the second container, but youd still want to be sanitizing.

Do as you will, and if you end up hospitalized from it report back so we can laugh at you.

>>2820458
>>2820463
Stretch is almost always bad. The only time it can be beneficial is when you're bombing big baits and need shock absorption. Mono is good simply because it is clear, cheap, floats, and is abrasion resistant. The one thing that mono monopolizes is the cheapness factor. The other lines have their uses and are quite good in the correct application with fluorocarbon being the least beneficial.

bros...I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on one of these for fishing the marinas around here. Anyone used an inflatable sup before?

>>2820540
woah that looks comfy, interested in hearing about this too

>>2820547
on sale rn for $750, comes with the lil chair too. might pull the trigger end of the day

>>2820540
for the price why not just get a kayak though?

>>2820551
space and transportation are my primary concerns. did some reading on ribbit and they seem to prefer fishing from SUPs over kayaks. frankly I'm a bit scared of fishing in open water, so don't really need the extra structure of a kayak

>>2820552
> https://www.crescentkayaks.com/product/k-craft/
> https://liquidlogickayaks.com/products/versa

>>2820553
if storage wasn't a concern, these would def be my first choice

>>2820477
Damn you're lucky to be alive.

>>2820536
Rather stretch than wear on my combo.

>>2820477
dang. where were you? some of the spots along the shores of california are super sketchy to get to. this is my worst fear

>>2820457
Keep it isolated from your food and you'll be fine. Double bag it, throw it in the door, avoid cross contamination, don't accidentally eat them or feed them to anyone.
>>2820469
>>2820470
Incel mentality
>>2820477
Yikes that's rough. Did you die?
>>2820458
>>2820536
>the only time [stretch] is beneficial is bombing big baits

Not innately true; it is good on moving presentations like trolling, fishing crankbaits or spinners, and other similar fast moving baits that tend to get hard, and stretch helps keep barbless hooks pinned and keep hooks pinned in fish with fragile mouths like crappies. It also makes a good leader because of its stretch, and flourocarbon also stretches as much as 30%

>>2820584
More like cat mentality.

>>2820477
>>>/xs/

>>2820477
TL;DR: You caught no fish today
Stick to the IMPORTANT details, anon

Is this a good trout setup if im just getting into fly fishing? Should i go cheaper?

>>2820605
This is it. It's an amazon combo kit.

>>2820606
Reviews on it are good. Fuck it looks good

>>2820536
Offshore guys run a 100’ or longer heavy mono “top shot” that acts like a large scale tippet on a fly rod just because no stretch can cause breakoffs even on relatively small fish. But yeah I agree, for general freshwater/inshore fishing I prefer little to no stretch in my setups just because it improves my hookup ratio.

>>2820606
If you're going Chinese, go cheaper. You can get an Aventik or maxxcatch kit like that for under 100 and you'll get the same quality, probably made in the same factory.

>>2820606
>>2820613
I'm gonna have to agree, go cheaper, id unironically reccomend the eagle claw starter kit, or go more expensive and get something with an actual brand behind it like the echo lift kit.

>>2820615
>>2820613
Thanks bros i went to bass pro shop and got 50% off a $200 kit

Okay this weekend is going to be fucking god awful fishing, with it being memorial day weekend and just shit weather and low water.

What would you throw if you just wanted to catch something in shitty conditions? I have my usual gear, but I've been getting skunked since the temps rose and the water lowered.

>>2820477
I don't really have further details to add to the cliff story. I have some knee pain and limp a little and soreness over my body. Yesterday, I went to a scenic, pastoral stream. I started out with my euro rod and caught one nice brown, but it is such a fast rod that I decided to switch to tenkara. I caught more fish on the tenkara rod and had a much better time casting. I've had some trouble sleeping, so I'm only now going to head out to fish for a few hours before heading home. I will definitely be heading out to the same spot where I injured myself, but I might be waiting until the fall or go out very early in the day.

>>2820721
I would go to places people don't fish. Don't go to the big, popular lake with lots of pleasure cruisers.

>>2820723
There's a finite amount of water bodies around here and an infinite amount of poachers.

caught a few softshells.
eat or release?

>>2820744
Are you Asian?

>>2820744
nah. heard some rednecks say they are good but don't think they actually eat them

>>2820744
those fellas are edible???
rather, are they actually tasty

>>2820744
Softshells and snappers are both delicious when properly prepared, but take so long to grow that they should really be considered an occasional food only.
>>2820762
They are if you don’t contaminate the meat because you don’t know how to clean them.

>>2820744
Turtle soup used to be a staple of the southern diet, like clam chowder is to the north. But, due to over harvesting, soft shell turtles were placed on the endangered species list. And turtle soup along with most turtle dishes lost popularity in the US. I'm not sure if they are still on the list or not. But I'd make sure before you keep one.

How much should I actually be concerned about mercury poisoning when it comes to eating fish?

>>2820787
im pretty sure you have to eat even more fish than the average chinaman to worry about that

>>2820722
The stream I chose to fish today sucked. There were very few trout, and I covered a lot of water. I wasn't expecting much from this stream, but it was even more disappointing than anticipated. At least, the stuff around the stream was nice, like several great blue herons, cool-looking eroded banks, and an old timey church.

How do you guys find places to fish? I live in Central northern California and I'm looking at places on Google maps and a lot of the places I see I have to pay for day use or parking

>>2820806
Welcome to modern America.

>>2820806
Look up local parks
Zoom in to small lakes on the map
Ask at local bait shops
Google "my area + fishing"

>>2820789
How much does the average Chinaman eat?

>>2820806
>Central Northern California
Humboldt county or closer to Sacramento?

>>2820769
can keep a limited number here.
>>2820333 (OP)
eight black drum so far

>>2820830
Could be around Redding, lots of rivers up that way anyhow

>>2820806
Norcal here, Shasta county. Most of the lakes are either state or federal parks and will have day use fees associated, but you can also buy an annual pass. I'm a disabled veteran, so I actually have a free lifetime pass. Check out https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes.

Rivers and creeks are all open to the public and the lumber and electric companies provide access points to many spots. Check out your local tackle shop to find maps to river access points(should be free or they're ripping you off)

>>2820860
He's not near Redding if he's having a hard time finding places to fish. Probably Sacramento.

>>2820830
Closer to Sacramento

For me, it's the wacky worm.

>>2820908
AMEN!

spinner or baitcaster?

is there a trick to distinguishing between a fish taking nibbles at my lure and the hook grazing weeds/rocks?

>>2820333 (OP)
Debating how I want to cook this one. Deep fry, or blackn

>>2820942
spinner if you like fishing
baitcaster if you like smelling your own farts

>>2820942
baitcasting for lures 1/2oz and heavier. I even use a baitcaster now for 1/4oz lures, but it requires a more pricey rod and reel designed for lighter lures if you want any real casting distance.

>>2820942
What are you doing

tell me your thoughts on the zebco 22

>>2821017
Just asking people's opinions. I've got two spinning reels and just purchased a baitcaster to try it out. I mainly fish for bass.

>>2821042
I think by "what are you doing" he means "what are you throwing out" since baitcasters aren't good for extra light setups. My only advice as a person who formerly hated my baitcaster and now tolerates it is to stick primarily to using weighted lures for a baitcaster. I like using mine for carolina rigs and my spinner's for bait

>>2821047
I use a lot of wacky worms on my spinners but I've been wanting to branch out into other lures to try them out. This is good to keep in mind, thank you.

Was out with some buddies this weekend when I had a bite and hauled in what I was certain was a good laker.
When I caught it I was so confused, It looked like a completely different type of trout I didn't know existed but that's impossible.
I went on with the trip and the next day some guys in the parking lot told me that 2 lakes in that area have a naturally occuring subspecies of silver lake trout that only exist in those lakes.
Super excited, was such a nice surprise and it's probably the rarest fish I ever caught. The pic is after I bled it, the grey "spiderwebbing" wasn't there when I first caught it, was a nice pale silver all the way.

Spinner is a terrible word. It could be a spinning rod/reel, any multitude of lures primarily used for trout, the big bass bait, or a fly.

>>2821101
that's half the fun of it

>>2821101
>what are context clues: the post

If you've got any kind of schooling you've covered homophones, Americans typically cover that around the same age that saying words like "ass" and "pussy" is peak comedy.
>>2821042
>>2821047
>>2821050
Yeah that's what I mean, give us some context. If you want to get in to frogs, swimbaits, or punching I think a baitcaster is a good idea. If you just want to keep fishing wacky worms your spinning setup is going to do better, though your baitcasting combo will work. Baitcasters shine when you want more direct control, when you're throwing heavier presentations, and when you're winching more than reeling.
>>2821087
That's actually sick, I'd be so stoked.

>>2821112
I'm an American, a native English speaker, and an experienced angler. They're not homophones either. Break and brake are homophones. Kelly Galloup recently talked about how fly anglers thought he was throwing metal, in-line spinners. To have so many different and separate things represented by the same term within the same niche, fishing, is a problem. "That's thing spins. Let's call it a spinner," is incredibly stupid and uncreative. I want to invent some new baits that spin just to muddy the waters and further prove my point.

>>2821104
Hot

Big ol walter tonight

Single handedly I will wage my war on the establishment, fishing without a license and I will drink beer before it’s time

>>2821118
>experienced angler
Experienced at anglin' to get your ass torn in half by my mammoth cock, maybe.
Bend over, bitch. I'm going to rapaciously rooter that tight tooter until your hole is a loop around the fruit that is this dong

>>2821133
I shudder to imagine the fate of the fish you catch.

>>2821118
Homographs, pardon me.

I can only think of 3 kinds of spinners that pertain to fishibg- inline spinnerbaits, offset spinnerbaits, and spinning reel. There are plenty of things that spin and aren't called spinners, too. Buzz baits, whopper ploppers, spy baits, and pistol Pete flies all have spinning elements and aren't typically referred to as spinners- usually in context type of spinner is indicated. A spinning reel or spinning combo is generally understood to be referencing a spinning reel, spinner bait on its own generally tends to be in refference to offset spinners, and so on. Sometimes inline spinners aren't even called inline spinners, musky guys call them bucktails even when constructed with no bucktail- which could be confused with bucktail jigs which are also called bucktails and can be identified with context clues. If you're in Minnesota musky fishing your bucktail is probably a big inline spinner. If you're in Maine fishing for stripers your bucktail is probably a bucktail jig.

Anyone have any good fishing horror stories they want to tell? Today was so shit i spent most of the day tying knots and i lost like 5 flies from either dropping and losing them and tying shit knots and having the fish take them

>>2821139
>enter lake with empty cooler
>exit lake with empty cooler
is there any shit scarier than that

lad was 13.5 inchoz

>>2821140
I fish at lakes where you cant keep em. Its catch and release only

>>2821140
>enter lake with empty cooler
>exit river with no canoe, tackle or cooler
Real story. I got swept into a river, overturned my canoe, and just barely managed to drag myself ashore while nearly every fishing item I had got washed down river to who knows where.

What is it with Asians and overfishing and ruining it for everyone else, is it just engrained into them? Whether it be ocean commercial fishing or just your local pond they just can't get enough

>>2821121
Yeah you show wildlife preservation! Fish out of season! Throw everything you catch into the gravel who cares? Good job sticking it to the man you really showed the establishment.

>>2821175
t. limp wrist who can't even reel in a minnow

i threw lil bubba back so he can tell his friends that he saw God and it's catch and release only here til june 14