Report on Orange Grove and my new hat.

We had a busy morning including a Dr.'s appointment for Linda, so we left after lunch to give it a try. Well that's about all we did was try. Linda caught 2 chinks tight lining a mini assassin in blue and white on the bottom in 3 foot of water. I caught the one bass on a RoadRunner while casting to a well cribbing. No one we ran into were catching. We cut it short because Linda had gotten overheated. I put some ice water on a towel around her neck and we headed to the dock. Just as we pull up a flash of lightening went across the sky. I got the boat loaded and tied down and off we went. One block from the launch we got hit by some heavy rain but it was short lived. When we arrived home it was nice and dry. Sorry no pics as I was more worried on getting Linda cool off.
"gene"

ps: I could use some help by winning the Sliders.
pps: The new hat didn't do any good so I reverting back to my old one.

I went today too Mr. Gene. The heat is aweful. Early morning or late evenings from now on. Tried an afternoon trip in the copasaw. Lilies and grass everywhere. Won't be going in that direction for a while. Picked up 3 sacs and 8 bluegill. Fished hard for those. .

Sorry to hear about Ms. Linda. Hope she recovered. It hasn't been this hot in quite a while and we had no breeze today either.
The only place up here producing anything seems to be Henderson. Around here is just nasty. Water will drop 6 inches and along comes the big rains and it goes up a foot. Can't seem to catch a break. Getting so bad, I'm thinking about selling the boat and buying a pop-up. At least we've have something to do. (Just kidding.) I might buy a pop-up but I WON'T sell the boat. Trade it in on a new one, yes.
Maybe by July we'll get some action. I'll let you know so I can show you around Sorrel and Pigeon.

Paul

You did the right thing by taking care of Mrs. Linda. The fish will always be there.

Were's the picture's?

Paul, I'm looking forward to that trip. It would be a first for me in that area.

Todd, yeah the heat was tough. I had plans to hit some of my summer spots but after the first one and Linda started feeling the heat, we left. It was probably the last trip for her for this summer unless I rig her up an umbrella, which I might.

JR, the pictures might have to wait until I head north and hit the river. I hope you're enjoying your trip. The fish miss you.
"gene"

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Paul, I'm looking forward to that trip. It would be a first for me in that area.

Todd, yeah the heat was tough. I had plans to hit some of my summer spots but after the first one and Linda started feeling the heat, we left. It was probably the last trip for her for this summer unless I rig her up an umbrella, which I might.

JR, the pictures might have to wait until I head north and hit the river. I hope you're enjoying your trip. The fish miss you.
"gene"

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Get a Sport Brella. Trust me its a life saver. Sam's club had them on sale last summer for around $30. Get some heavy walled PVC pipe, a T, an elbow, and an end cap to build a holder. Drill the end cap with a hole just large enough for the umbrella pole to help keep the umbrella stable. There are also holders available online.
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That heat is a beast ! Maybe you could try a different hat .. Haha

My son is superstitious . He carries a duck decoy around with us whether it's sacalait fishing or deer hunting . Whenever we do good , he credits the decoy . Lol

I bought that same umbrella last year and made the exact same holder out of PVC. Didn't use it yet, but its about time to break it out.

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I bought that same umbrella last year and made the exact same holder out of PVC. Didn't use it yet, but its about time to break it out.

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After the first time you use it you are going to kick yourself for not using it sooner.

I have the same setup myself, makes a huge difference to me.

Thanks for the reminders. I bought one last year and have it tucked away in a corner. I will look into that as soon as I get back south.
"gene"

Man Gene sorry yall didn't catch more but sounds like yall got out of ther just in time! Keep Mrs. Linda safe out there!

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Get a Sport Brella. Trust me its a life saver. Sam's club had them on sale last summer for around $30. Get some heavy walled PVC pipe, a T, an elbow, and an end cap to build a holder. Drill the end cap with a hole just large enough for the umbrella pole to help keep the umbrella stable. There are also holders available online.
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saute86....got my blue brella yesterday....what is the black object I see on the 90 deg elbow.....did you drill and tap for a knob to anchor the pole....looks like one near the end cap also....thanks for the picture.....

saute86...also, did you remove the plastic tip at the bottom of the pole.....

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Well I just got 'er done. Might still have to put a lock to keep the wind from launching it. I sat under it for a while in full sun and WOW, it sure made a difference. Thanks again for the reminders.
"gene"

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WOW.... looking good Gene......just about thru with mine.....

I'll bring u my boat Bruce and you can do mine......nice work PPG.....

I picked up the umbrella at Academy earlier in the year. When I was checking it out yesterday I found that a lot of the sewing was coming apart. It must have been old stock. I got it for $15. I spend the evening hand sewing and reinforcing it. Now it's good a new. Hope to try it soon.

Tal it was very easy, 4 fittings and 4 pieces of pipe, a little glue and voila. No rocket science here.

"gene"

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I picked up the umbrella at Academy earlier in the year. When I was checking it out yesterday I found that a lot of the sewing was coming apart. It must have been old stock. I got it for $15. I spend the evening hand sewing and reinforcing it. Now it's good a new. Hope to try it soon.

Tal it was very easy, 4 fittings and 4 pieces of pipe, a little glue and voila. No rocket science here.

"gene"

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.well that's good....as you all know...I ain't no handy man......liable to break somethin puttin that on LOLOLOL

Tal, get you an umbrella at Academy, find one you like. That's where I got mine 4-5 years ago when I did my set-up. All different ones there - look where they sell the golf equipment. Once you do, measure the length of the pole and tell me what it is, longer the better. It matters. I'll put something together for you and drop it off.

Tal, I forgot, you're the electrical genius, not the plumber. :Rofl

''gene"

finally got it done....after some last minute modifications.....trying it out tomorrow.....

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Looking good Bruce. I haven't had time to try mine out yet. Hope to do it soon.
"gene"

Looks good Bruce, you will really tell the difference.

I'm going to have to put me two on my boat that's real neat

What is the diameter of the PVC pipe?

Thanks....

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What is the diameter of the PVC pipe?

Thanks....

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There are two options.....1 1/2" sch 40 or 1 1/4" sch 40.....I used ideas from PPG and saute86 to make mine.....I took my seat pole with me to Lowe's to check out the fit for snugness....the 1 1/4" was more snug so I went with that...after completion I tried it out and it would not slide over the pole.....dummy me had not allowed for the pipe taking up more space inside the 1 1/4" "T".....so, I had to cut out the middle section and it still works fine....I also did not glue the cap on....it gives me the option to modify it later if I wish.....mine was made for an 8 ft. dia. "Sportsbrella" I got at Sams......thanks PPG & saute86 for the help....

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Thanks for the information....

That looks good. I need to build another mount. I am using a mount I got from BP shops 20 years ago and it was designed for a smaller umbrella and the larger sport brella flexes too much.

Nice Bruce. With mine, instead of the elbow on the bottom, I went with another tee and a short piece of pipe. Thus, that portion would touch the deck. Figured that would keep it from swinging around. Not sure if that helped or not, but doesn't swing.

I debated that thought but decided I wanted to be able to swing it quickly if I got a fish on and it was in my way.....works for you....works for me.....

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I debated that thought but decided I wanted to be able to swing it quickly if I got a fish on and it was in my way.....works for you....works for me.....

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Good idea Bruce - didn't think of that, being able to swing quickly. Think I will cut that piece off.

This thread made me think of the tee handle wrench Danny showed me he has that tightens/loosens drain plugs. Made of 3/4" PVC. I tend to over tighten things from being in the oilfield. Rough on the fingers. Meant to do that but forgot.

Went ahead and made a tee wrench for the drain plug. After looking at the parts, went with 1/2" PVC. I believe that's what Danny used instead of the 3/4" I mentioned earlier. This will work out nicely:

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Just in case someone is considering adding a umbrella to their setup, Academy has these on sale for $29.99. The pole fits good in 1.5" PVC pipe and several colors to choose from. I got a Yeller one.