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Speaking for myself, never use a swivel on a spoon fly, such as Dupree’s or Horbley’s. First, in my experience and when properly used the spoon fly if fished or retrieved excruciatingly slow so as to wobble back and forth. It only twists if fished too fast ( or through a strong current not the best ...

I think it's a fair question. I believe the most distinctive thing about Winter Trout fishing is that Specks are generally less aggressive and the take can be uncharacteristically subtle, so subtle that you can miss them, though they are still opportunistic with a good presentation. I recall slaying...

Great read over morning cup o Joe. LOL on the one-eyed Red... now I know too LOL.

Really great report. Thx for posting. I’ve been wondering how things will be changing, if at all, with Rollover sealed up in the upper coast.

Anyway, it looks like you were rewarded for the effort and perseverance.

Great read over morning cup o Joe. LOL on the one-eyed Red... now I know too LOL.

Really great report. Thx for posting. I’ve been wondering how things will be changing, if at all, with Rollover sealed up in the upper coast.

Anyway, it looks like you were rewarded for the effort and perseverance.

Jim Dolan mattered. He made a positive difference for so many people with action and deeds. A fine example of a human. His legacy will live on. RIP Mr. Dolan

Man that’s a mystery to me. Seen plenty strange stuff but that one baffles me. U take any pics by any chance?

I’m curious what everyone’s after fishing reel ritual’s are like. I carry a couple milk jugs of fresh water on every outing which is used to drench reels, rod guides, or anything metal on my yak, knives, pliers, seat clips, etc. immediately before trip home. Then everything gets laid out and through...

Great day indeed! Nice haul and mix. Thanks for report.

Really enjoyable post. Well done. Congrats on your fishin’ buddy too. The cows pictured struck me as pretty funny. One or two of those pics could be captioned in innumerable ways from the Cow’s perspective.

Thanks for the pics too.

What KB said.

Tethering is more than a good idea since Boga Grips don’t float really well (or float away on a float too fast before you realize its gone). The worst part of turtle game, at least for me, is sand in my reels.

GL

Sorry for drifting off-topic here.
K

Well done. Everybody wins. Makes good sense too. Seems like the PB guys would figure this stuff out; about cutting the engine. Any idea if a trolling motor using anchor lock would have a negative impact? I've been reading more and more PBs using that feature. I must confess that it might even be coo...

As usual, great vid Doc. Great quality too. Looks like you had the place to yourself. PB’s ever hassle you?

Hang 10, and catch a curl. LOL. No, seriously, I need some of your energy Doc.

As alway, keepin’ it fun. Keep em coming!

K

Well done. Very nice job. I had no idea about those 1157 LEDs, very handy! Looks like I got me a project too

Agree about the Scotty.

I file a float plan with at least two different people, carry a phone, gps and vhf, and most importantly I keep an eye on my surroundings at all times. Stuff happens, but if you let that keep you at home life is boring. I'd rather take precautions, train and get out there and enjoy what's available...

Always feel like it’s gonna be a good day with an opening “duet” but man you had a great day! Bet you slept good after that outing! Thanks much for posting! P.S. Soloing as much as you do, out as far as you fish, I sure hope you got some kind of tracker / float plan filed with a buddy or SO to keep ...

Thanks for the post. I felt like I was right there with you. Really nice job.

Above look like some good resources. I once hit the surf and a few T-heads like the old Texas City Dike and did well with 12 ft one piece surf rods with Penn Jigmaster reel casting “8 n Bait” meaning 8 oz spider weight with a good size mullet or 1/2 crab. This rig, spooled with 80lb braid and steel ...

Oh, and don’t forget to splash those spinners with some fresh water at end of the day. Those contraptions generally don’t hold up well if left salty. And don’t be afraid to take a page out of the Bass fishing pros and tweak those spinners to get the movement and noise you’re after. Some pliers can s...

I like to troll an Artie when moving a longer distances between spots too. The bait choice depends a little bit on the situation. Mostly factoring depth and water cleanliness. I’ve had the best luck with motion and noise so I like a choice of spinners with different blade sizes depending on paddle s...

Nice report! I guarantee you guys had a much better day than me at the office too.

Sweet.

Sounds like you had to work for it with that wind. Even so, fishin’ with your boy...priceless.

Nice post. Thx.

Sometimes we just have those days where the fish must be checking out the sales somewhere else. But, man o man those sunrise shots are the money in my book. I never get tired of em. I can guarantee that I (and a few thousand others ) would’ve gladly traded places with you! More to fishin’ than catch...