I've had hip revision surgery and I'm limited to the recliner for another week. Unfortunately, my fishing season is over until next March. I'm current on my usual websites, and youtube channels. Looking for options. I'm not much for tv shows/series, or movies. I'd rather watch fishing shows, or gear making shows. I'd like to learn more about locating Crappie. Whatcha got?
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YouTube is a wealth of knowledge with way more things to watch then I have time for. I'm sure you can find fishing shows archived aplenty there. I enjoy watching people tie jigs. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Like puzzles? JigZone.com Jigsaw Puzzle Game
There’s this new invention called “books”. Apparently, you “read” them. LOL
It’s probably just a fad, though, and will never catch on. LOL
https://www.amazon.com/Slab-Crappie-.../dp/B000J6CE7W
I found while sitting at home when quitting smoking that sharpening knives gave my hands something to do . My wife learned not to search the dish water without precaution . Still do it till this day when watching tv .
I could go thru the kitchen knifes again. it's been a couple months and Thanksgiving is coming up.Quote:
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You could buy a book and read up on things!
https://www.amazon.com/Fisherman-Cra...8448226&sr=8-6
I build widgets for the fun of of it. AT night, I love ROKU.
Have you seen the Richard Gene the Fishing Machine videos on Youtube?
Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - YouTube
Time to start tying your own handties if you don't already.
As Dave said. YouTube is wealth of anything that a fella wants to know
Hope you get to feeling better soon.
I was laid up for 8 weeks many years ago from spinal fusion surgery. Had 3 vertebra fused together, required to wear a hard collar, and was limited to a recliner or bed the whole time. I had my wife set some plastic cups and coffee cans around the room so I could work on casting accuracy. She cut the hooks off some jigs so I wouldn't snag anything. I was good practice, but it got to be more fun when the cats started chasing the hookless jigs around. Gave us both something to enjoy and hone our predatory skills on.
Jim
Fine tune your tackle , organize your jigs time , fresh line , grease reels , etc. ?..
Thanks for teh suggestions. I've read both those books, years ago. Been watching Gene the fishing machine videos. Entertaining....
I tried lure making a couple years ago. it was okay. However, I'm a minnow fisherman. I'll tie up some more double rig sets for spider rigging. Although, it supposed to snow tomorrow, I may sit around and watch it for a couple hours while I tie jigs. I just need to get my wife to pull all the tackle out of the boat. Wait, scratch that. She doesn't need to see the collection. lol
Today was pretty much spent sleeping. The pain meds put me to sleep.
I did find a youtube series from about 9 years ago about locating crappie. I might watch that tonight while the wife sleeps.
All my suggestions were already given, Hope you get to feeling better. Praying for a quick recovery...
Back in 2012 I was trout fishing below Normandy Dam….stepped down a rock, knee collapsed and I passed out from pain. Knee was gone and I needed a new one as the doctor said. My stupidity kicked in and I scheduled the surgery 6 weeks out telling myself it would get better and all would be OK. Well of course it got no better and all I could do was use a walker to navigate back and forth to the bed and bathroom. My wife…..who was my fiancé at the time…..bought me a bird feeder and placed it so I could see it out my front window from my recliner that I was basically living in. At first I thought what a silly gift…..knowing that was not for me. Of course I had TV and a computer but very quickly became a bird watching nut. I spent the whole 6 weeks watching birds feeding. I found it to be very relaxing. Over the past 10 years I’ve had another knee replacement….a hip replacement. Watching those birds feed was a big part of my recovery. Since then I keep many feeders out…..where I can see them from living….dining…bedrooms and office. Hope you find something to keep you entertained….one just never knows what that might be.
Regards
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Aquariums are often a great hobby and as you might have seen years ago ,frequented doctors offices , might be your new thing ?
You sttated you are "Bored. Restricted to recliner, looking for things to do. Whatcha got?"
My answer is to PUSH your way out of the recliner.
P.U.S.H
You have to push your way through adversity. P.U.S.H. just means Pray Until Something Happens. If nothing else just start telling your wife about all the stories you have in your head about fishing or about how much you appreciate her being by your side. When you finish watching You Tube fishing videos you can try your hand at playing a simple tune on the harmonica or something inexpensive. Think of ways you can fish smarter and start making things you want to fish with. Finally, look at videos of the new trucks you would like to own one day and just dream, and picture yourself driving it.
Praying you soon will be up and about feeling better.
Mike
You could plan you a trip for when your healed.
Pick the destination. Then research where your gonna stay. Where your gonna launch. Where your going to eat. What's special about the area. What do I want to do there besides fish.....Then spend some time researching the water on navionics web app. Looking at contours and stuff like that.
Definitely what I do when I'm bored or need cheering up.
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I was going to suggest that you make different lure shapes by fusing the body and tail from two different soft plastics after melting the ends with a candle flame. But then I remembered you saying you're a minnow fisherman. While watching TV I make hybrid lures. Organizing tackle is a challenge but little by little I'll get done.
If your weather is anything like N.Y.'s, it's gotten bitter cold and pretty much everyone is in the same boat staying warm. Yesterday I had the bright idea to go on-line to different supermarket sites, search for products I use and do some compitive shopping to see who sells certain products cheaper - especially those on sale. I made up a spread sheet with three ciolumns for the three stores I shop at and was amazed how much I could save knowing what to buy and where.
You might want to use a Roku streaming stick that connects to your TV. There are a vast number movies to watch via Netflix, TUBI tv, Amazon Prime, Spectrum, Acorn etc. Some are subscription only, other no charge except they have commercials. I've made a spreadsheet of over 800 movies I've watched and rated - some worth rewatching in a year or two. Regular TV is a waste and not worth the time it takes to change channels.
Get well and keep mentally active. The human brain is there for a reason and needs as much exercise as the body to stay fit and focused.
I do like a good chess game. Used to be on the chess club at school years ago.
I'm in the same situation you are so I tie jigs and Flies for a few minutes at a time! Many tight lines!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanr3
Thanks. Pretty much what I did today. Watch our cat watch the birds. We got the cat from a shelter and think it was left to fend for itself for a few months this past summer. It's the 2nd hunting cat we have had. She has no interest in going outside, must have been rough for her. She did manage to find a mouse in the garage and promptly brought it in the house. i watched the mouse escape into the basement. that cat hunted it all night long. i assume she ate it. She was meowing pretty proudly about 3am....Quote:
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Bird's have stopped feeding and are resting someplace. Cat is napping.
We have a big bay window 4'x8' in the living room and the birds fly into the glass a couple times a week. Freaks the cat out. She jumps to kill and gets frustrated when she misses.. I'll look into a bird feeder outside the window. Thanks for the suggestion. that ought to get the cat excited too...
Hello Ship,Quote:
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Thanks for the prayers. I made camping reservations for one of my Crappie tournaments next year. I'm already planning. This weekend I make reservations for Memorial weekend. Already started on vacation plans for next year. My challenge is getting the family to understand I make plans 6 months in advance. They want to wait until a week or two before and then make plans. Doesn't work anymore. campgrounds have been filling up sooner and sooner.
My wife isn't really interested in my fishing stories... haha. But she does take interest when I mention spending money on new gear.
About ready to get the lake maps out of the boat so i can study them again. i study them every winter. Plus I made a power supply for my sonar units. I can play with them in my recliner during the winter.
I could
Get well soon
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Dang,, wish you lived closer,,,I need a buddy too after 5 yrs of looking out the windows at birds,,,I need a project manager to help with my projects I got going on,,,,I also always could use help either making jigs or pouring jigheads,,,I used to build custom arrows and tune bows for hunting season but buying a new press isn’t in my budget right now,,,
I would love to play against you on line.Quote:
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Mike
Get well soon
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Sell some crappie.com 2023 calendars. I need to get them sold off before they expire! lol
Hanr3......I have a little over 8000 of these I need to put in a 2"x3" bag. 5 lures in each bag. Just pm me your address........:biggrin
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Wow! :yikesQuote:
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That would keep a fella busy for a while
I too know something about having to sit round. Like you, I’m happier when my hands are busy. Don’t know if you’ve watched it or not but the series Yellowstone has been pretty good, wife hates some of the language though. I was raised around feeding birds and feeders. Fooling with the squirrels can be fun too. Squirrel proof feeders make them do some funny stuff. I can’t offer any new books, most of mine come from the used book store. Tying jigs does it for me sometimes, look up some new patterns on FAOL and tie a fly pattern on a jig head. Dubbing bodies is fun and the bluegill love the fuzzy look those bodies have. Some big gills and crackers fell to mine this past summer. Haven’t fished fresh water for a few months and the ramps are still closed from the hurricanes so any prep there is out. Holler at me in a pm if you need a few jigheads to fool with. I make some small ones that work good under a float. Heal fast and please be patient and don’t overdo your limits. I’ve had a couple of close calls doing that while healing, no fun. Hopefully it will be in the rear view before you know it.
The Crappie Went "CRAZY" Over This Jig Unbelievableā¯—ā¯— - YouTube
Very entertaining guy here. Best I’ve seen using livescope.
Been following him for a very long time. A fantastic crappie fisherman.Quote:
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Regards
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This was a good video. I enjoyed it. I've been noticing several guys using way heavier jigs and weights and dropping faster then I would have ever thought would work. I'm going to experiment with this my next time out.
Good video. Cool lookin jig too. Never used that color combo but I know that slab does. I noticed a brush guard on it also. I need some bench time.
I've enjoyed the "Alone in the Wilderness" videos and books when I'm snowed in for a few days.
That orange/chartreuse color is like the Ketchn Karrot.... wonder who uses that color a lot? :Rofl