Goals for the 2016 Fishing Season 2024
WI_Angler1989 reply :
Alright, guys and gals, let's take a poll. I wanna hear what everyone's biggest goal is for this coming season. We all have the obvious ones: catch fish, learn new techniques, etc but I wanna know the unique ones.
Mine is to explore my local river, the chippewa, in my canoe rig. I've lived here most of my life and feel like I've missed so much time and adventure in my own back yard!
Well that's mine, let's hear yours!
~Nik
Basspro3106 reply :
I know must guys don't want to hear this but I need to take it easy with buying tackle I think I only use 15% of the things I buy.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I want to figure out how to catch fish on a drop shot. It seems like such a simple rig and concept, yet I can almost never have any success with it.
I also would like to stick with my usual yearly goals of a largemouth over 6 and a smallmouth over 4. I haven't managed to do it two years in a row yet, so maybe this year will be that year.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 2:05 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I want to figure out how to catch fish on a drop shot. It seems like such a simple rig and concept, yet I can almost never have any success with it.
I also would like to stick with my usual yearly goals of a largemouth over 6 and a smallmouth over 4. I haven't managed to do it two years in a row yet, so maybe this year will be that year.
I'd like to learn dropshot as well. I haven't tried it yet. Hopefully I can figure it out!
As for you're weight goals, good luck! I will definitely have a 4+ smallie here but 6 is a big largemouth in my neck of the woods.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 3:19 PM, WI_Angler1989 said:I'd like to learn dropshot as well. I haven't tried it yet. Hopefully I can figure it out!
As for you're weight goals, good luck! I will definitely have a 4+ smallie here but 6 is a big largemouth in my neck of the woods.
The state record smallmouth in Kansas isn't even 7 pounds, so a 4 pounder is pretty huge, but I still seem to have better luck reaching that goal than I do the 6lb largemouth every year. I had a 4+ pound smallmouth in 2014 also, but fell just shy on the largemouth with a 5.89lb fish being my biggest. I'd love to hit the 7lb and 5lb mark in the same year. I haven't caught a 7lb largemouth in a few years and it's been several years since my last 5lb smallmouth.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 3:35 PM, Bluebasser86 said:The state record smallmouth in Kansas isn't even 7 pounds, so a 4 pounder is pretty huge, but I still seem to have better luck reaching that goal than I do the 6lb largemouth every year. I had a 4+ pound smallmouth in 2014 also, but fell just shy on the largemouth with a 5.89lb fish being my biggest. I'd love to hit the 7lb and 5lb mark in the same year. I haven't caught a 7lb largemouth in a few years and it's been several years since my last 5lb smallmouth.
Good luck to you! I finally have my own scale this year instead of using a friends, assuming they're with me. I'm looking forward to finally knowing the weight of those special fish that get the hands shaking.
Fishinthefish reply :
My goal is to find more people to fish with. I've lived in north west Illinois for four or five years now and hardly know anybody. I'm origionally from New York. So I might have to bite the bullet and join a bass club or something.
scaleface reply :
My goal is to find some deep cover or subtle structure on some flats . There are these three flats I know of that always show lots of fish at the same location , on the depth finder for a reason I dont know . The fish are a mixed bag of crappie , channel cats , bluegill and bass . I cant help but think there is some subtle structure or cover there with some monster bass . I just have to take the time to find it .
Nitrofreak reply :
Mine is to get a lot better at understanding structure, just took a trip to my home lake this past weekend and did not even wet a line, with the exception of dragging a heavy jig around some areas to get a feel for what I was seeing, just focused on where the fish were this time of year and tried my best to locate some productive areas, I learned where the fish were not at unfortunately but at the same time I learned a lot about what I did see.
scaleface reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 12:10 PM, WI_Angler1989 said:Alright, guys and gals, let's take a poll. I wanna hear what everyone's biggest goal is for this coming season. We all have the obvious ones: catch fish, learn new techniques, etc but I wanna know the unique ones.
Mine is to explore my local river, the chippewa, in my canoe rig. I've lived here most of my life and feel like I've missed so much time and adventure in my own back yard!
Well that's mine, let's hear yours!
~Nik
Rivers are cool , they are alive . Exploring one from a canoe or kayak is a lot of fun .
Oregon Native reply :
To relax more in the boat and not worry so much about @!#$ that happens. Stuff is going to happen....need to take more deep breaths...enjoy the company I'm with. After all its "JUST FISHING" For some reason last year I lost a lot of good fish....
scaleface reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 8:04 PM, Oregon Native said:To relax more in the boat and not worry so much about @!#$ that happens. Stuff is going to happen....need to take more deep breaths...enjoy the company I'm with. After all its "JUST FISHING" For some reason last year I lost a lot of good fish....
I went through a period where I was losing almost all of my big fish. I was trying to horse the fish in like I seen the pros do on TV. Now I'm back to a more finesse approach at landing them and lip almost all of them .
Oregon Native reply :
This was a weird year. Had it happen a number of years ago too. A lot of them were on small 1/8 buzzbaits. On prefish days they ATE it. On tourney days they SPIT IT!!!!
WIGuide reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 8:21 PM, Oregon Native said:This was a weird year. Had it happen a number of years ago too. A lot of them were on small 1/8 buzzbaits. On prefish days they ATE it. On tourney days they SPIT IT!!!!
That seems like that type of thing happens a lot during tournaments!
Two things I want to get better at are improving my deep game, and my other goal is to better pattern fish every day I'm on the water.
Racerx reply :
I'm setting out to do more soft plastic techniques. I suddenly realized that I tend to be more of a hard bait angler, primarily cranks and jerks, so I wanna change things up and hopefully, in the process, improve my catch percentage. Just bought a new Curado I in the past couple months, and just waiting on some cash flow to mate it up with a good sensitive rod for throwing plastics.
buzzed bait reply :
i "think" one goal is going to be to fish a tournament of some kind this year, either draw or a kayak tournament just to see if i like it.
my real goal is to dial in on my depth finder and really figure out how to use it to my benefit rather than just having a screen to look at!
junyer357 reply :
I have 3. First is to fish with some guys who really know and understand how to read the si/di equipment and really learn how to use it fully to my advantage. Spent too much money on it not to be able to take advantage of it.
Second is to start fishing more places on my local lakes, rather than fishing same spots, same launch, etc.. i have used for years. Really get out and learn the lake, not just my comfort areas.
Third is to learn to flip better. Really concentrate on being able to put a lure were i want and barely make a splash when it lands. I am fairly accurate with a baitcaster but normally not very subtle on the landings. I know this is probably costing me fish.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 8:03 PM, scaleface said:Rivers are cool , they are alive . Exploring one from a canoe or kayak is a lot of fun .
Yeah, they are, always changing. Especially if we get high water this year. Last year the water level was normal in the spring. I want to make a long trip down it and explore/fish the whole stretch.
MDBowHunter reply :
To learn how to use my FF in the way it was meant to be used. What I mean is that I can use it to find structure and stuff, I just don't really use any of its real features like mapping and stuff. Heck I'm still trying to figure out what it is I'm looking at sometimes.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 12:30 AM, MDBowHunter said:To learn how to use my FF in the way it was meant to be used. What I mean is that I can use it to find structure and stuff, I just don't really use any of its real features like mapping and stuff. Heck I'm still trying to figure out what it is I'm looking at sometimes.
Haha I can't blame ya, I have pretty much no experience with them. It's like hieroglyphics.
(Also, dang that's a wierd looking word......hieroglyphics)
stkbassn reply :
Fish more than I did last year. Learn new techniques, finesse fishing and glide baits. Get another boat.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 1:51 AM, stkbassn said:Fish more than I did last year. Learn new techniques, finesse fishing and glide baits. Get another boat.
+1, I think we can agree on "learn more techniques."
Derekbass02 reply :
Catch a 4.5 pound or bigger largemouth and a 4 or bigger smallmouth. Also would like to catch a big pike. Biggest one I've caught is only 29 inches.
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
My goal is not to have the boat trailer come off the ball. No damage other than having the safety chains snap. Been trailering boots for 6+ years on an almost daily basis and that still gets to me almost 4 months later.
In all seriousness, my goal is to learn presentations I set out to learn last year and quickly abandoned. Specifically drop shot, carolina rig, and deep cranking. My small lake has one deep area 22-30 feet. I know it hold the big girls seeing the rest of the lake is avg 12 ft depth and there is a rock ledge and several points nearby. But I just love fishing docks and shallow cover. I want to beat my PB, caught 2 years ago at 6lbs even and up here I think I really need to move deep to have a shot at that.
Steveo-1969 reply :
My goal for 2016 isn't to catch more fish or bigger fish or set a PB (although all of those would be nice!) My goal is just to fish as much as possible. For me the enjoyment is the act of fishing itself, and the catching is the icing on the cake.
Oh, and maybe I'll finally tie on a Ned rig this year and try that out...
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 2:05 AM, Derekbass02 said:Catch a 4.5 pound or bigger largemouth and a 4 or bigger smallmouth. Also would like to catch a big pike. Biggest one I've caught is only 29 inches.
I think that's a good goal for me too. And I know this is "bass" resource, but pike are one of my absolute favorite fish to catch. They put up a hell of a fight, hit your lure like a train, and just look sweet. My biggest is about 32 or so.
On 2/10/2016 at 2:16 AM, BaitMonkey1984 said:My goal is not to have the boat trailer come off the ball. No damage other than having the safety chains snap. Been trailering boots for 6+ years on an almost daily basis and that still gets to me almost 4 months later.
In all seriousness, my goal is to learn presentations I set out to learn last year and quickly abandoned. Specifically drop shot, carolina rig, and deep cranking. My small lake has one deep area 22-30 feet. I know it hold the big girls seeing the rest of the lake is avg 12 ft depth and there is a rock ledge and several points nearby. But I just love fishing docks and shallow cover. I want to beat my PB, caught 2 years ago at 6lbs even and up here I think I really need to move deep to have a shot at that.
Agreed, actually commit to learning the techniques I plan to. That's a problem for me. I'll get all the tackle, start doing it and fall back to the familiar if it isn't a home run early. Time to change that.
no39 reply :
Same as always, to crush my enemies, to see them driven before me, and to hear the lamentations of their women. Realistically, improve on boating skills, improve casting accuracy, learn to read situations a bit better, and give New York state less money.
A-Jay reply :
There's a strong possibility that some time come early summer, I'll be fishing from a new and more capable platform. This will mean access to several new & bigger bodies of water. Once this happens, one of my immediate priorities will include becoming proficient with the new equipment. And it's been a while since I've fished new (and especially larger lakes) and had the ability move from spot to spot & cover water, so I'll need to hone my chart / graph reading skills in advance of getting on the water and then apply effective & solid bass holding habitat locating skills. Should be fun.
However, well before any of that deal takes place, there's going to be a matter of getting out into the first open water available with the Old Town and finding my first Michigan 6 lb plus smallie . . . .
A-Jay
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 3:11 AM, no39 said:Same as always, to crush my enemies, to see them driven before me, and to hear the lamentations of their women. Realistically, improve on boating skills, improve casting accuracy, learn to read situations a bit better, and give New York state less money.
Hahaha very nice. Not many people throw out a Conan reference.
warrior1 reply :
I sure would like to get better at jig fishing. My years of ocean and trout fishing has my brain set on the nibble and yank for hook up and it seems with two years of bass fishing under my belt, I still have a problem with those soft bites.
Bankbeater reply :
My goal is to fish in some different spots. I always make plans to fish this lake, or that lake, but I usually end up back at the same old water.
Bruce424 reply :
Get comfortable with more techniques. Starting with the jerkbait. Tidy up my football jigging. Been awhile since I used it. Then start drop shotting. Get confidence in that.
And also catch state record bass. Haha.
blckshirt98 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 1:39 PM, Basspro3106 said:I know must guys don't want to hear this but I need to take it easy with buying tackle I think I only use 15% of the things I buy.
15% is commendable!
SE PA Pete reply :
My goals are catch 10 lb'er on chickamagua in March. Win or place in Tuesday night buddy tourney with my daughter in blue marsh tourney. Catch musky during our annual kinzua trip (while avoiding bears around tent). Break 6 lbs on Lake Erie trip. Find new lake to fish. Learn to fish swimming jigs.
Landis Carrier reply :
To fish more!!!
I'd also like to "slow down" some of my techniques and to learn how to fish jigs.
scaleface reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 8:43 AM, Landis Carrier said:To fish more!!!
I'd also like to "slow down" some of my techniques and to learn how to fish jigs.
If you know how to fish a Texas rig then you already know hot to fish a jig .
Preytorien reply :
I just jumped into the realm of kayak fishing this last weekend, so my goal is to learn the in's and out's of fishing from a kayak. I'm pretty excited about it. Opens up about twice as many places for me to effectively fish that I couldn't fish before.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 2:01 AM, Preytorien said:I just jumped into the realm of kayak fishing this last weekend, so my goal is to learn the in's and out's of fishing from a kayak. I'm pretty excited about it. Opens up about twice as many places for me to effectively fish that I couldn't fish before.
That's great! I've had a few chances to use a friends kayak and its always a lot of fun and, like you said, opens up so much. I feel so much more peaceful in one too. I hope to be able to afford my own someday.
Good luck!
stk reply :
My fishing goals for 2016:
01. Break personal best of 6lbs LM (I have three at 6lbs).
02. Catch 250 fish.
03. Place at least top 5 in all of my kayak bass club tourneys.
04. Get more friends into kayak fishing.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 2:37 AM, stk said:My fishing goals for 2016:
01. Break personal best of 6lbs LM (I have three at 6lbs).
02. Catch 250 fish.
03. Place at least top 5 in all of my kayak bass club tourneys.
04. Get more friends into kayak fishing.
Very nhce. I'm assuming you keep track of all your catches?
You can add me to wanting to kayak fish, sadly I can't afford a decent one but I wanna!
stk reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 2:50 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:Very nhce. I'm assuming you keep track of all your catches?
You can add me to wanting to kayak fish, sadly I can't afford a decent one but I wanna!
Yeah, I don't get out all that often maybe 40 outings last year in the spring/summer/fall. I keep a small log of outings which includes temp, weather conditions, water clarity and number of fish and what lure worked. If you're interested my club has a couple of outings in southern WI this year and we're doing an online tournament. And it doesn't matter what kayak you have, whatever it takes to get you out on the water.
www.kayakbassleague.com
Edited by stkWI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 2:53 AM, stk said:Yeah, I don't get out all that often maybe 40 outings last year in the spring/summer/fall. I keep a small log of outings which includes temp, weather conditions, water clarity and number of fish and what lure worked. If you're interested my club has a couple of outings in southern WI this year and we're doing an online tournament. And it doesn't matter what kayak you have, whatever it takes to get you out on the water.
www.kayakbassleague.com
I should start keeping a small log too. Anything to help me learn, right. Not to mention going over it in the winter sounds pretty fun, like right now it would be nice haha.
Heck yeah, man! When/if I get a kayak Id love to make a trip. Fun but nerve wracking, I've never fished a tourney.
WPCfishing reply :
I'm after our large mouth state record.
Landis Carrier reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 2:04 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:That's great! I've had a few chances to use a friends kayak and its always a lot of fun and, like you said, opens up so much. I feel so much more peaceful in one too. I hope to be able to afford my own someday.
Good luck!
Look for sales! I picked up my first yak, a 12ft future beach SOT, at Dicks last Feb for $350. The bad part.....its so addictive that I already bought another one!
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 7:46 AM, Landis Carrier said:Look for sales! I picked up my first yak, a 12ft future beach SOT, at Dicks last Feb for $350. The bad part.....its so addictive that I already bought another one!
I'm keeping my eyes peeled. I don't have many stores around here sadly, just scheels and gander which have next to nothing yak wise.
Last_Cast reply :
I want to set a new PB for LMB..and to finally catch a mermaid.
Junk Fisherman reply :
It's surprising that I don't already have this list made up since this is something I do every year. Now is as good a time as any.
1) Fish a couple more new lakes. During spring I plan on fishing Little Grassy in So IL and for my big June vacation I want to hit Lake Charlevoix for a day or two in addition to the other lakes I fish in the area.
2) Learn, learn, learn about fishing Lake Michigan in the Chicagoland area. I just ordered a new boat that is much better for the big water so it will allow me to go out more often. Every time I go out I want to learn about a new spot and what it has to offer. Use my electronics better. Maybe even dust off the old Aqua View to check things out.
3) Get back into club fishing. After taking a 5 year break, I rejoined my old club and plan on fishing a few events. I also want to become more involved in the Jr. Bassmaster club.
4) Continue to improve on techniques and using my graphs. This is kinda a given since every year I look to improve my arsenal and get better at different techniques.
jignfule reply :
Have fun and enjoy The only real fishing goal I've ever had.
River Dave reply :
My main goal for the year, other than enjoying it, is to fish some new water. I swear I fish the same spots so many times each year the local fish know me by sight. This year I really want to fish some of the smaller local lakes which will also allow me to work on some new techniques.
#2 would be to learn how to fish deeper water.
#3 is to break 5lbs (green or brown). Almost impossible to do where I usually go but sounds very realistic for some of the new lakes I've been trying up. I've done it several times in the past but its probably been over ten years now because I always fish the same place.
Mosster47 reply :
I think we have 22 tourneys this year. I'd like to break even in my entry fees with my winnings.
bkohlman reply :
My goal is to be the non-boater of the year in our bass club.
anthonyfip reply :
I want to land a bass heavier than the pound test used to catch it. Did it with a walleye this past year, now time for a largemouth!
River Dave reply :
On 2/13/2016 at 9:22 AM, anthonyfip said:I want to land a bass heavier than the pound test used to catch it.
Ooohh I like that idea, that's a great challenge. I throw an ultralight spooled with 6lb mono about half the time I'm fishing and catch a lot of 3 pounders with the occasional 4. I've never caught any bass over 6lb with it but my PB smallmouth is right at 6lbs and was caught on the ultralight and I once caught a 36" Northern with it. I absolutely love big fish on light tackle.
......I suppose I should also add that there are limits to my whole "big fish on light tackle" statement. I was having so much fun with the ultra a few years back that I decided to downsize to a micro. Worked great for a while and I landed some 1.5 - 2 pounders and even a few pickerel with it but it broke the first time I hooked a Northern. I guess there are limits
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/13/2016 at 9:22 AM, anthonyfip said:I want to land a bass heavier than the pound test used to catch it. Did it with a walleye this past year, now time for a largemouth!
I'm gonna do the same, hellooo 2# crappie line!
BassCat29 reply :
To be more consistent and adapt faster to changing conditions.
ww2farmer reply :
If I have posted it once, I have posted it 1000 times............my goals going into ANY upcoming season are:
#1 Don't fall out of the boat and drown
#2 Take my kids fishing as much as possible
#3 Have fun................it is just fishing
#4 Don't break anything expensive
#5 Spend the least amount of money as possible on crap I don't need
#6 Spend as much time on the water as I can, it's better than sitting around the house
The fishing always takes care of itself.
ethan-333 reply :
fishing deep more
junyer357 reply :
On 2/13/2016 at 9:22 AM, anthonyfip said:I want to land a bass heavier than the pound test used to catch it. Did it with a walleye this past year, now time for a largemouth!
I did that last year. I was actually crappie fishing with a kids transformers pole. Caught one just over 7lb on 6# test. It was a lot of fun. Good gosh was it a lot of reeling on that thing. It must only be a 2:1 ratio or something.
capjohnson.mike@yahoo.com reply :
I want to get a few more rods and reels..because we all could always use more. I'm stuck between loomis or st.croix frog rod. And trying new baits and techniques to produce bites.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
Hearing everyone's goals makes me want spring to get here even more! I hope everyone accomplishes what they want, both the real and the silly.
LittlePineyAngler reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 1:39 PM, Basspro3106 said:I know must guys don't want to hear this but I need to take it easy with buying tackle I think I only use 15% of the things I buy.
i would have to agree with you on this and should possibly be added to my goals for this season.
everyone has some great ideas for goals this season but what i want to focus on this year is not stressing out so much when im on the water. When i fish of course i look to have success but sometimes i think i stress myself out to the extent that im not taking enough in. Just having the opportunity to be out there and enjoying the sport is what im going to focus on this year.
Felix77 reply :
I have two goals for 2016 ...
1 - Kayak different bodies of water. Got stuck in one lake which on occasion produced fish. Need to explore more
2 - Lipless CB's. Made it a goal to have one tied on all next season to learn the subtleties of it.
Fishin Ethan reply :
A couple goals for 2016
1 Go shore fishing from the beach to catch southern flounder
2 Catch a bass over 5lbs
3 Find new Honey Holes
4 Spend more time on Bass Resource
WI_Angler1989 reply :
I have a few new goals after hearing everyone elses:
-actually USE all the tackle I bought this winter to leanr. Things like dropshot (completely new to me), finesse jigs, etc.
-go on fishing trips. Whether it's a full blown 3 hr drive campout, or a day trip to a new lake.
-catch a 5# smallie
-get reacquainted with my small local lake. I grew up fishing it and have stopped canoeing it. You don't get the full effect from shore.
lo n slo reply :
goal #1 is done. we finally sank our brush this afternoon. spoke with a couple guys at the ramp who were coming off the water and they had pics of two fatties. love them fatties.
lo n slo reply :
goal 2, check. annual boat cleaning/PM performed today with the exception of electrical connection maintenance and lower unit gear oil. emptied all lockers/storage compartments, vacuumed, washed, waxed and greased. broke a tie down strap, time for a new pair anyways.
Gundog reply :
My goal this year is to try to keep my lures somewhat organized so I don't have to go thru next year what I gotta do this year. I also want to learn to catch fish on a shakey head. I've tryed in the past but always gave up too soon. This year I wanna stick with it.
wisconsin heat reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 7:48 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:I'm keeping my eyes peeled. I don't have many stores around here sadly, just scheels and gander which have next to nothing yak wise.
Try Farm & fleet in Chippewa ( I work there) , Fleet Farm or Dunham's in Menomonie, cheaper kayaks than Scheels or Gander.
I have an 8' sit in kayak that is rather small, but my store got it in by accident and sold it to me for $60. Far from an ideal yak, but it gets me from one end of the pond to the other.
Goals for this year are to fish more, fish for more species more often, and fish new waters. Simple, but rewarding if I break out of my comfort zone.
Starchalopakis reply :
On 2/13/2016 at 3:37 PM, ethan-333 said:fishing deep more
+1. Agreed.
Scarborough817 reply :
fish bigger baits, use my new fish finder, fish a lot of frogs and most importantly enjoy everyday on the water
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 2:05 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I want to figure out how to catch fish on a drop shot. It seems like such a simple rig and concept, yet I can almost never have any success with it.
I also would like to stick with my usual yearly goals of a largemouth over 6 and a smallmouth over 4. I haven't managed to do it two years in a row yet, so maybe this year will be that year.
They're not monsters but I'm giving it an honest effort. I had several other bites and would have caught more I'm sure but I broke off the one and only hook I had because I only had about 30 minutes to fish.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 4:27 PM, Bluebasser86 said:They're not monsters but I'm giving it an honest effort. I had several other bites and would have caught more I'm sure but I broke off the one and only hook I had because I only had about 30 minutes to fish.
Hey, they're fish after all. Plus doing it on the dropshot is a victory! Very nice start. I'm jealous of those power plant lakes......even my rivers are iced up for the most part.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:49 PM, WI_Angler1989 said:Hey, they're fish after all. Plus doing it on the dropshot is a victory! Very nice start. I'm jealous of those power plant lakes......even my rivers are iced up for the most part.
These were cold water fish. Everything around here has been thawed for a couple weeks now.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:51 PM, Bluebasser86 said:These were cold water fish. Everything around here has been thawed for a couple weeks now.
Even more envious then. I'm tired of hibernating.
Gundog reply :
On 2/24/2016 at 12:10 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:Even more envious then. I'm tired of hibernating.
Agreed. Even with the warmer than normal winter I still am getting antzy to get out and fish.
Mumbly reply :
My goal this year will be the same as it's been the last several years....To get my 85yo Dad out fishing as much as I can.
lo n slo reply :
goal three was reel maintenance today. cleaned, greased, oiled all reels. removed the AR pawl on my Shimano, man whatta difference. my eyesight aint what it used to be.
Paul Roberts reply :
After 2 years overseas, and coming back to the aftermath of catastrophic flooding that devastated and/or re-made most of my fishing waters, I need to get reacquainted. Some of my very best waters were nearly wiped out and won't reopen until next year. All were impacted. Got some hoofing to do. Wish me luck.
lo n slo reply :
good luck. please keep us posted.
papajoe222 reply :
My goal is to be around come the end of the season, everything else that may happen is a bonus.
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