flatsrat76 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 who else thinks the jig/wire baits section of T.U. is kind of dead? Almost all of the post are about Powder coating and just about all the answers can be found using the search feature of this site.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 "Faw Shaw" it is mighty quiet. I think everyone is out fishing all of their new jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) "Faw Shaw" it is mighty quiet. I think everyone is out fishing all of their new jigs. Cad you may be right my brotha... If so any of you hosers been catching anything... Edited June 25, 2010 by flatsrat76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think all the site upgrades (downgrades IMO) have turned people off this site. I know I barely check this site anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think all the site upgrades (downgrades IMO) have turned people off this site. I know I barely check this site anymore. Then what site are you on...............a Pm would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 None for wire baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 None for wire baits. that stinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Cad you may be right my brotha... If so any of you hosers been catching anything... I've been catching a lot of largemouth in a lake north of me about an hour drive on my jigs. A lot of fish in the 2 lb range and every trip out there at least a 4-5lb fish. But constant action all the time. At least 20 fish days every time out for a 6 hour period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I've been catching a lot of largemouth in a lake north of me about an hour drive on my jigs. A lot of fish in the 2 lb range and every trip out there at least a 4-5lb fish. But constant action all the time. At least 20 fish days every time out for a 6 hour period. Hey Cad that's not bad at all. What is the lake called? I lived in Illinois till 97 and back again in 08 and 09 and loved to fish lake Milliken in will county http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/milliken.html I also caught a nice Pike trout fishing in the early spring... good fun but now I am in Seminole in Pinellas county http://www.pinellascounty-fl.com/PinellasCountyFL_files/Map.jpg Flatsrat76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Flats, Actually the lake is in S.E Wisconsin called Lake Geneva. Phenomenal fishery. Not a lot of hawgs, but the fishing is pretty consistent everyday, and it's fun to catch fish every 20 to 30 minutes even if they are not huge. I have to check out that lake that you mentioned, I have heard of it but have never fished it. Now that you're in Florida it must be nice to fish for different fish. I've never fished the ocean just inland fresh water lakes. So the biggest fighting fish I've gotten was a musky. So now that you have such a diverse fishery go get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Flats, Actually the lake is in S.E Wisconsin called Lake Geneva. Phenomenal fishery. Not a lot of hawgs, but the fishing is pretty consistent everyday, and it's fun to catch fish every 20 to 30 minutes even if they are not huge. I have to check out that lake that you mentioned, I have heard of it but have never fished it. Now that you're in Florida it must be nice to fish for different fish. I've never fished the ocean just inland fresh water lakes. So the biggest fighting fish I've gotten was a musky. So now that you have such a diverse fishery go get them. Cad check out my reports and videos on JC I love it down here...... I also uploaded some pics in the Trophy area in the gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Guys it all ways gets this slow this time of the year ... Summertime and a lot of the lures made during the winter are being used now. It is hot as it can be right now but have managed to get out about 2 to 3 times a week for the past 3 weeks ... my river has been a little high for where the best Bass fishing is this time of the year (got down a little last week and I hit a couple of the spots and in on "hole" I made 4 cast and caught 4 back to back on 1/4oz spinner bait (In this same hole I have hit it a lot of times and caught 20 or more) ... I think I only caught 6 keeper size bass and they were1 1/2 to 3 # ... the rest of the time my youngest Gran Son (10 year old) and I caught good sized Warmouth ... The water I have had to fish with the high water like it is turned out few Bass but I have "Loaded Up" on good size warmouth 20 to 40 per morning ( I have only been staying out till around 11:00) All of this on 1/4 oz extra light wire spinner bait (Bass have been real slow on plastic right now). Next week it looks like I might get in a morning or 2 up river ... just hope the wind does not hold the tide in to bad. We in this area are holding our breath .. sweating out the oil spill .... our beaches in this area can be cleaned easier than the marshes and we are really worried about it getting in the Bay .. The Beaches are "Sandy" while the marshes have the grass that catches the "Mess" I really hate to see the results in the marshes in LA ... 2 counties the one I live in and the one to the west have worked up plans to try and keep it out of the Bay by holding it out of the Destin Pass ... this is despite of what the FEDS have to say about it (the FEDS plan will not do the job). Ive talked long enough. Have a Good Day JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Flats, I'll check out your pics and your vids. I've seen the one with your camera propped on the sand. Pretty cool. JSC, Good time to go fishing for sure. Enjoy the fishing with your grandson know matter what you catch. Kids usually aren't species specific. They just want to go out and catch fish after fish even if they are small it keep them occupied. Business has slowed to a trickle here and there for me, so I enjoy the break and go fishing as much as possible. It gives me a needed break from pouring from September to May. As far as the BP oil spill. It is so sad that this happened. I am of the mentality that BP should have had a better back up plan should this have ever happened and they didn't. All the money they make and charge for gasoline, all the engineers, and they didn't have a clue on how to stop an oil leak. They should have been better prepared. Hopefully, this won't kill too many wildlife and fish species. It is definitely a tragedy that possibly could have been avoided if they had better safeguards in place or stricter safety guidelines. Good fishing guys...................................Ted(Cadman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ain't fishin' as much as you mainland guys due to ruff coastal conditions, but even in HI grass, weeds, & food plants are needing seasonal attention. Bizness keeps me bizzy, tho still down from pre-crash. Are you other tackle makers moving product OK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ain't fishin' as much as you mainland guys due to ruff coastal conditions, but even in HI grass, weeds, & food plants are needing seasonal attention. Bizness keeps me bizzy, tho still down from pre-crash. Are you other tackle makers moving product OK ? Hawn, I stay pretty busy from September to May. After that it really dies off. Thank God I don't rely on this for my full source of income. My busiest months are March up till May. The first Saturday in May is opening season in Wisconsin for game fish, and everybody wants their jigs usually by that time.Since I'm so close to Wisconsin, I have a lot of customers from there. Other than that I'm happy the way my product moves. Busy for quite awhile, and then it slows down where I can go fishing every weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 JSC I feel your pain about the oil spill and I hope it will stay in the look and this storm brewing will not push it closer Do you fish for Reds or Trout in your area?? Hawn I will keep you busy about due for more Snook candy Cad where are you in Illinois again??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 JSC I feel your pain about the oil spill and I hope it will stay in the look and this storm brewing will not push it closer Do you fish for Reds or Trout in your area?? Hawn I will keep you busy about due for more Snook candy Cad where are you in Illinois again??? Libertyville area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 JSC I feel your pain about the oil spill and I hope it will stay in the look and this storm brewing will not push it closer Do you fish for Reds or Trout in your area?? Hi FR They are catching Specs & Reds out in the Bay now ... I wait until they get here in the mouth of the river ... there ar a few reds most all year round in the mouth of the river but they are scattered .. starting in Aug_Sept things get better for the Reds and the Specs .. my main time for them is when the water cools a little and they start "Sticking" in spots ... warm water and they really move around (Specs) the Reds are mixed in with my Bass Fishing. The oil will be bad on the beaches has all ready affected the fishing .... our part of the Gulf is closed ... thnk goodness the beaches will be easier to clean ... just hope we can keep it out of the Bay ... Escambia Bay (Pensacola) has gotten the "Slick" in it ... so far the Choctawhatchee has missed it but ... our Beaches are getting a Few "Tar Balls" which are being cleaned up right away and here in Walton County we have not had any Beachs closed. Take Care Guys JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Cadman I have lived in Bolingbrook,Claraden Hills,Western Springs,Joliet about 2 blocks from Gander Mountain and beautiful Cicero, Yikes JSC Thats cool that some other people on the site go after reds I kind of beat on them today Flatsrat76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) Flats, Nice looking fish. Much bigger than most of my bass............ Cicero!!!!!!! I lived in Chicago before I got married and moved to Libertyville. Ah do you remember Svengoolie on channel 32. He lived in Cicero and always made fun of Berwyn..........Berrrrrwwwwwyyyynnnn!!!!! Who would live in Berwyn. Just reminiscing about my youth. Anyway keep on catching those monsters..... Edited June 28, 2010 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Flats, Nice looking fish. Much bigger than most of my bass............ Cicero!!!!!!! I lived in Chicago before I got married and moved to Libertyville. Ah do you remember Svengoolie on channel 32. He lived in Cicero and always made fun of Berwyn..........Berrrrrwwwwwyyyynnnn!!!!! Who would live in Berwyn. Just reminiscing about my youth. Anyway keep on catching those monsters..... I loved svengoolie with rich Koz now I think he has a 3 Stooges show lol Bbbbeeeeerrrrrrwyn. I think Elvira mistress of dark was on 32 also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIUBASSER Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hey cadman i bet we have meet. I live in Waukegan and work at the Pro Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hey cadman i bet we have meet. I live in Waukegan and work at the Pro Bass. We probably have met. Bass Pro in Gurnee is my second home. Actually I am going there tomorrow evening to stock up on some plastics. I pretty much know everyone in the reel department. What department do you work in? If you're working tomorrow night and I see you I'll stop and say hi. What's your name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I think Elvira mistress of dark was on 32 also.... Is she the one with the long black hair. Man she was hot. I still see her costumes come out on Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Is she the one with the long black hair. Man she was hot. I still see her costumes come out on Halloween. That's her,Halloween is the best time for Elvira sightings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
