Thread: Oologah Bank-fishing Reports

Originally Posted by Crappiefishing Guy

Bank fishing works well for me too. But the hardest thing about it, is finding the right spot from the bank,
where the fish can be located. Somewhat of a challenge in itself sometimes. But do-able for those persistent
fishing fans. All the more reason for us bank fishermen to help each other find those good places and be an
encouragement to each other. Especially when it looks like the only ones catching anything...are the boaters.

It takes a lot of sport and know how for the guys with boats to know what they are doing out on the waters.
They strive to have a good time and remain safe while battling wind and choppy waters, wakes from other boaters,
and are a long way from the nearest bathroom... or even a dense bush, most of the time. haha

We on the banks do the same, with equal dedication. We fight the ticks and chiggers, while trying to maintain
secure footing on rocks, slippery banks, and sometimes steep banks. Getting smacked in the face with branches
and watching for snakes..and scratching our poison Ivy rashes. All the while, hoping someone will invent a fish locator that can be used from the banks. But yet, we go back relentlessly, in search of the thrill we all get
when we get a fish on line. Life is Good !

It's often humorous some days, while sitting on the bank, I'm throwing out as far as I can.... to get my line out
to where the boats are. At the same time, they are tied up, just a few yards out from the bank.... trying to throw
their lines up as close to the bank as possible. As long as everyone uses proper fishing etiquite and doesn't cross
the other's boundries..... it's all good. Whether from a boat or from the bank, Fishing Rocks ! ! !

C'mon you bank fishermen ! Pitch in and help this thread keep going. Share techniques and your great catches
here. Brag a little and bring on a few good ole fish stories of bank fishing.

Bottom line fishin buddy has a side finder feature which tells you how far the fish are from the bank, but doesn't tell you how deep. I have used it mostly for catfish.

Halfzeimers, love it.