Official Fishing Thread. Just a bunch of outdoorsy ballers.

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by * J Y *, May 26, 2010.

  1. Cornfed Buffalo

    Cornfed Buffalo What's a Narduzzi?
    Donor
    Colorado Buffaloes

    Sampler platter


    20210506_161448.jpg
    20210506_160222.jpg Snapchat-1903847612.jpg
     

    Attached Files:

    Tiffin, HoosDaMan, Prospector and 7 others like this.
  2. Cornfed Buffalo

    Cornfed Buffalo What's a Narduzzi?
    Donor
    Colorado Buffaloes

    Had a chance at a decent largemouth but he popped out of his hiding spot like 2 feet from the bank and I shit myself and missed him
     
  3. Tarpon Nole

    Tarpon Nole Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesTampa Bay RaysTampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Lightning

    B9DC2D3E-B287-4730-921D-FDD5E8DD5E27.png

    This wind is relentless. Every single weekend is blown out. The beach has been too windy and stirred up alll month. Maybe next weekend I can get out and try and get a tarpon on the beach
     
    Prospector, pockets and RJF-GUMP like this.
  4. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
    Donor TMB OG

    Usually is super windy on the gulf coast where I am until the dog days of summer really
     
    Tarpon Nole and pockets like this.
  5. pockets

    pockets Lesser-Known Member
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideNew Orleans PelicansNew Orleans Saints

    This has been the worst weather year Ive seen on the gulf coast. We've had maybe a couple of decent days since February and the rest have been damn near small craft advisories.
     
    High Cotton, Tarpon Nole and RJF-GUMP like this.
  6. Pharm

    Pharm Right Handed
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesAtlanta HawksAtlanta Falcons

    every single weekend here but 12 is my max in yak.
     
    High Cotton, Tarpon Nole and RJF-GUMP like this.
  7. Tarpon Nole

    Tarpon Nole Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesTampa Bay RaysTampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Lightning

    Yeah it can be breezy in the spring, but not a constant blow since March
     
    pockets likes this.
  8. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    weather has been shit in the southeast too. between the constant rain and TVA and Duke Energy just saying fuck it to the fish and anglers, i've missed the best time of year for smallmouth and trout on my favorite waters.
     
    Penguin The Duck and pockets like this.
  9. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    Finally getting halfway consistent on the fly.

    IMG_0763.jpg IMG_1628.JPG
     
  10. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    ChopRoll42 and Iron Mickey like this.
  11. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    it's the only way to fly in your 30s imo
     
  12. Daddy Rabbit

    Daddy Rabbit obviously silly and not productive
    Donor
    Tennessee VolunteersAtlanta BravesNashville PredatorsGrateful DeadBonnaroo

    Currently rockin a stache for the first time.

    Also

    :awesomeface:
     
    Iron Mickey and Bo Pelinis like this.
  13. Bo Pelinis

    Donor TMB OG
    Nebraska CornhuskersKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsBig 8 Conference

    I was bearding it then shaved everything but a sweet stache. I looked like a cop.
     
    HoosDaMan and Iron Mickey like this.
  14. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    while unfortunate, i just had to accept it's appropriation by police and porn culture.
     
    HoosDaMan and Iron Mickey like this.
  15. Daddy Rabbit

    Daddy Rabbit obviously silly and not productive
    Donor
    Tennessee VolunteersAtlanta BravesNashville PredatorsGrateful DeadBonnaroo

    /lookatme

    Cutie rolled her window down and complimented "nice mustache" as I crossed the street last weekend.

    she was probably lying . Y'all have seen how ugly I am.

    Doesn't matter. Got big head anyways. :mulletsmug:
     
  16. Owsley

    Owsley My friends call me Bear
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesAtlanta UnitedTottenham HotspurGrateful DeadUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    Iron Mickey likes this.
  17. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    Funny enough, despite Yellowstone Cutties being the native fish around here, it's my first. So many bows and one really good brown. Heading up to a small creek that's got a good reputation for Brookies this weekend. That'll be my last of the four major species around here. Really hope it pays off, but if not, it's my 2021 goal anyway. My fishing partner caught a pregnant beauty up there last summer.

    Edit to add since y'all are the only people besides my fishing buddy that might care, bought a 4wt rod for this Brookie hunt and am loving the fight you get off it.
     
  18. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    4 wt is my main rod. It's been fine with the 20" browns I've caught around here. Will be taking that and a 6 wt when I go to Montana.
     
    High Cotton likes this.
  19. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Went to the Eastatoe this morning. Caught over 25, pretty much all SNITs though. Did find a few brooks in there.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    They stock this area with a pipe that runs down the hill
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
  20. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    both of my trout rods are 4wt. have used the 4wt for bass too. a lot of the newer 4wt rods are basically 5's anyways, unless they're uppermiddle to high end. TFO, Fenwick, Redington, and Echo could be sized up.
     
    Iron Mickey and billdozer like this.
  21. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    6 is my main. Where you headed up north?
     
  22. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    To Ennis. My dad's been going yearly for over 20 years. I've been to Ennis once and we did a horse back trip into the northwest wilderness there once. Will be doing a few float trips and going to some of the other rivers in Yellowstone and nearby Ennis like the Ruby.
     
    HOOSINSC and Iron Mickey like this.
  23. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    Real nice. Got two good trips on the Madison in last season, but sucked so much I only caught one fish. Looking forward to some weekends up there this time around.
     
    billdozer likes this.
  24. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    We plan on doing the Madison and another river which depends on what the guide recommends is fishing well. We're talking about doing a third. I've been considering whether I want to try out a spring creek, but don't really want to dole out more money just to be able to fish.
     
    Iron Mickey likes this.
  25. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    My dad and mom just got back from Wyoming after doing several float trips. Caught some nice fish, but not many unfortunately (20 between them on 3 floats).

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  26. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    Nice. Meeting a buddy who lives down in Fort Collins in Alcova next month. Just going to be wading, but grabbed a guide day one since neither of us have fished the area before.
     
  27. Bo Pelinis

    Donor TMB OG
    Nebraska CornhuskersKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsBig 8 Conference

    Going fishing for 5 days in SD in June with a buddy. It’s something we started doing years ago and we fish like fucking lunatics and it’s just the best trip.
     
  28. Weedlord420

    Weedlord420 Well-Known Member
    TMB OG
    Florida State SeminolesWashington NationalsWashington CapitalsOlympics

    That mustache is a power move
     
    The Milkman and Iron Mickey like this.
  29. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Here's a quick clip of an otter fishing buddy from yesterday

     
  30. burnttatertot

    burnttatertot butt tuck zoomies
    Donor
    Washington State CougarsSeattle MarinersNew York MetsSeattle SupersonicsMetal

  31. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    my fish may get upstaged by mickey, but i will NOT let my mustache get upstaged itt.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    went to the horsepasture river. didnt bring my net and used barbless flies. so i only got pics of one rainbow. billdozer this isnt far from you, some nice rainbows hold over under the falls
     
  32. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Looks nice. I'd like to fish some in NC, but that fishing license is pricey for the little time I'd get to. Especially since I have a lifetime license in SC and fishing is then free for me.
     
  33. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    it was $45 last year. not sure if that was due to covid, but they dropped the trout fee. either way it costs more that free. not sure if i’ll get it this year, since i’m getting GA soon.
     
    billdozer likes this.
  34. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    Annihilated 36 brookies and wild rainbows with my wife and fishing buddy today.

    B6F21A4A-B5AC-4DB2-8880-FA19A3ACA848.jpeg

    beautiful little western creek and it’s at the foot of a great mountain we climbed last July. Perfect day.
     
  35. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    Decided to try a new spot and am v glad I did. Biggest I’ve pulled.

    061F69CC-D895-40BC-9994-51442B4C65E5.jpeg
     
    grayton, Struggler, Tiffin and 12 others like this.
  36. Napoleon Bonerfart

    Napoleon Bonerfart Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesChicago BlackhawksGrateful Dead

    Look at this handsome sum bitch.

    Going to hit up Avery Creek tomorrow, thoughts and prayers appreciated.
     
  37. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Feels like a trout that long should be heavier
     
    Iron Mickey likes this.
  38. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    should a little high from the rain. which i like for small streams. i’ve never ventured up that creek.
     
  39. Napoleon Bonerfart

    Napoleon Bonerfart Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesChicago BlackhawksGrateful Dead

     
    #3739 Napoleon Bonerfart, May 12, 2021
    Last edited: May 12, 2021
  40. Iron Mickey

    Iron Mickey a guy who posted here like five years ago hates me
    Donor TMB OG
    Arkansas RazorbacksSouth Carolina GamecocksLos Angeles DodgersDetroit LionsChelseaReal Salt Lake

    the area just recently lost ice so maybe old boy was hongry
     
  41. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    First attempt at a crayfish. Not too bad, still room for improvement

    [​IMG]
     
    grayton, Iron Mickey, Owsley and 3 others like this.
  42. Tarpon Nole

    Tarpon Nole Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesTampa Bay RaysTampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Lightning

    32646130-E715-4316-9F24-55273F2A171F.jpeg
    Welp. This tarpon season is a bust so far for me. I don't know anyone that's been able to fish the beach so far. Feel bad for guides

    I haven't even taken my 12wt out of the tube this year
     
    Iron Mickey and pockets like this.
  43. Pharm

    Pharm Right Handed
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesAtlanta HawksAtlanta Falcons

    I’m off next week and the winds don’t get below 15. Fuck this.

    my custom rod is being built currently. Going with and orange, green, yellow look bc why not.

    09E343FB-2E9E-4243-AC45-516325D5D326.jpeg

    going to something like this on the exposed handle and some nice thread work on the main shaft
     

    Attached Files:

  44. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Last day of delayed harvest, caught around 20.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Skiddly, Tiffin, High Cotton and 5 others like this.
  45. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    big day on the tuck. caught these rainbows back to back in a spot ive missed in the past.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Iron Mickey, Skiddly, Tiffin and 6 others like this.
  46. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Nice ones. I've only been to the Tuckaseegee one time with my dad about 25 years ago. Am I remembering right that it's a big wide river that runs through a lot of fields?
     
    HOOSINSC likes this.
  47. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Also, had a lot of jumping trout yesterday

     
    Skiddly, High Cotton and HOOSINSC like this.
  48. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    [​IMG]
    here is the other release. thought it posted
     
    Iron Mickey and billdozer like this.
  49. HOOSINSC

    HOOSINSC You're with me leather
    Donor

    its a tailwater, very wide in spots and some places are super deep. if the east dam isn’t generating you can wade in a lot of areas.
     
    billdozer likes this.
  50. billdozer

    billdozer Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersCarolina Panthers

    Is it just me or do other people have to open the imgur videos in another tab?