Finally got to get in the boat with Mrdux and try pulling some cranks. We had a great day and caught some good fish.. Thanks Doug for the trip. Just hope it doesn't cost me too much next year to get into it..
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Finally got to get in the boat with Mrdux and try pulling some cranks. We had a great day and caught some good fish.. Thanks Doug for the trip. Just hope it doesn't cost me too much next year to get into it..
Weren't you one of the folks who recently posted that he couldn't catch crappie in Sept? 19 solid keepers in 3 hours ain't too bad! Only lost one of Brad's Bandits. Do you think he's sorry he sold off all his stuff?
I had a good time and hope it's not this long till the next time we can share the boat. I still wish I knew what it was that I had hooked for a couple of minutes. Whatever it was, it was BIG and FAST! At least I saved my custom psychedelic painted Bandit.
We were trolling in about 20 feet of water, along a steep ledge drop when something hit my custom pink/purple/black 300 Bandit on a 14 foot pole. I got the pole out of the holder and could tell it was BIG. I started reeling it and all of a sudden the line went slack. I thought I had broken off so I started reeling it up when we realized this fish was headed the same direction we were but twice as fast as the 1.8mph we were running. It actually passed us and headed south east up the ledge as we were headed south. All of a sudden it turned, headed back north down the ledge and started under all 4 of Dean's lines on the rear. Between the 2 of us, we managed to pass the rod, with fish attached and ripping line off the drag, under all 4 of his rods. I have no idea how many yards the fish pulled off until all of a sudden the hooks pulled loose. The last we saw of whatever it was (we never saw it), it was headed northwest while we continued south at 1.8mph. It felt like I had hooked a jet-ski.
Oh well, it was probably for the best anyway. My net man would have likely knocked it off with the net had I got it to the boat like he did a 5 pound green carp I had right to the transom.
We had a good time for a couple of old, overweight crappie fishermen on a Sunday afternoon on Ky Lake.
:Rofl wish I could've seen that, bet it looked like a Chinese fire drill :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
Dux ... I'm thinking you either got hit by a huge Drum, Gar, or possibly snagged a large Bighead or Silver Carp. In any case, you probably wouldn't have wanted it .... and at least you did get your Bandit back !! :ThumbsUp
... cp :kewl
I wanna go ba ha. He finally made you feel sorry enough.
You are more than likely correct, CP. We had it figured to be an Asian carp by its speed. It was fun while it lasted and I will say those cheap Okuma line-counter reels actually have a pretty good drag system on them. I've hooked up and broke off a couple off other times in the same area on similar fish that were going to empty my reel spool. They took the Bandits with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiepappy
BTW CP, I got the decals. Thanks!
Yea, I got tired of him coming by the shop and reminding me I had yet to take him trolling. Now I'm waiting on Wiskers to get off puppy patrol and go with me. You guys ever heard the excuse of having to babysit a litter of pups as a reason to not be on the lake? Me neither!Quote:
Originally Posted by ifish
We are going to have to catch a day with some sunshine and get back out there, Buddy.
If you go by enough he will get tired and take you. Rnvinc said I still had one more trip to catch up to him. I'm ready any time. Ha
Dangit...I knew I shouldn't have leaked out I had 2 DUX trips under my belt already...!!Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalo13
I'm gonna claim "cousin priviledge"...
Rickie
Doug, I do want my Bandits back. Lol Maybe just a reunion with them would be okay.
I'm want'n ta go but I'm stuck puppy sitting!:Doh:
Awe heck...I'll jump on this bandwagon! I WANNA GO TOO!!! Sounds like Doug should be finding a name for his Guide Service?
A month of Feb laying in the Missouri gumbo mud guiding snow goose hunters usually does me in for the whole year. My fishing is relaxing with folks I WANT to be with rather than HAVE to be with.Quote:
Originally Posted by dkb23
What you trying to say feller!Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
I think DUX simply means he doesn't want to guide for crappie...Quote:
Originally Posted by ifish
Crappie fishing is his kumbaya...
Rickie
I'm trying to say if you are in my boat fishing with me, it is because I want you to be there, not because you paid me to be there. I have all the respect in the world for guides and know 1st hand what they go thru daily. I started my snow goose guide business out of necessity and with the encouragement of several good friends who help me out a lot. I want to keep my fishing as something I do to get away from the daily grind.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifish
Just trying to be funny about everyone wanting to get in Doug's boat and fish with a very good fisherman and friend. Not trying to be down on guides or anyone else! Doug ,your crankbaits look great. Good seeing you today!Quote:
Originally Posted by ifish
Buddy, glad you dropped by. I was painting Bandits till nearly 9 last night. Got to get cranked up painting deer this AM so I can put gas in the boat and truck.
I got to look at those jigs last night and they are great. You really need to let folks know about them now if you are interested in selling some.