What have you learned this month? 2024
FishDewd reply :
Originally I was going to make this thread "what did you learn this week?" cause I have learned three things this past week alone... but decided maybe that was too short of a time frame, so I decided on a month.
As the title inquires, what have you learned this month, in regards to fishing or technique? Me, I learned three things that I am pretty proud of in this last week alone:
1.) I finally learned how to tie an FG knot and currently have a 4 foot fluorocarbon leader tied onto my braid. I fished it for the first time today, and it worked beautifully! Didn't get caught in my eyelets (though I could hear it going through), nor did it even come close to slipping or breaking. So that's a win in my book as it greatly extends what I can do when fishing. I think I actually cast a little farther and more accurately with this set up somehow... go figure!
2.) Today I learned how to backhand cast a baitcaster! I'm not like pro level or anything, but I did two really good backhand casts that I was pretty proud of, one landed my senko just inches from a lily bush pile in the water. Unfortunately, no monsters came out to take it.
3.) I think I have figured out what works as far as fishing a lipless is concerned. Today I figured out that when I pop it up a certain way, I can actually feel it flutter and vibrate. Seemed like a pretty killer action, I know that'll entice something one of these days to take a chomp.
So, now your turn! Let's hear it!
soflabasser reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:34 AM, FishDewd said:Originally I was going to make this thread "what did you learn this week?" cause I have learned three things this past week alone... but decided maybe that was too short of a time frame, so I decided on a month.
As the title inquires, what have you learned this month, in regards to fishing or technique? Me, I learned three things that I am pretty proud of in this last week alone:
1.) I finally learned how to tie an FG knot and currently have a 4 foot fluorocarbon leader tied onto my braid. I fished it for the first time today, and it worked beautifully! Didn't get caught in my eyelets (though I could hear it going through), nor did it even come close to slipping or breaking. So that's a win in my book as it greatly extends what I can do when fishing. I think I actually cast a little farther and more accurately with this set up somehow... go figure!
2.) Today I learned how to backhand cast a baitcaster! I'm not like pro level or anything, but I did two really good backhand casts that I was pretty proud of, one landed my senko just inches from a lily bush pile in the water. Unfortunately, no monsters came out to take it.
3.) I think I have figured out what works as far as fishing a lipless is concerned. Today I figured out that when I pop it up a certain way, I can actually feel it flutter and vibrate. Seemed like a pretty killer action, I know that'll entice something one of these days to take a chomp.
So, now your turn! Let's hear it!
Last month I learned how to effectively wade fish for spotted seatrout from land in South Florida. They like jigs just like snook and bass do, so they are fun to catch.
flyingmonkie reply :
I learned that, despite my eagerness for Spring, the water is still COLD!
Source: covertly swam brush piles into the neighborhood pond last night and froze my *** off!
Bluebasser86 reply :
The flu sucks
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
I learned not to catch any bass suck.
Catt reply :
My grandson Aiden turned 11 & is ratcheting up the pressure on Pawpaw!
His biggest in the last 30 days, mine aint half that!
Mike L reply :
A renewed appreciation for living in Florida.
Mike
Hez reply :
I learn something every time I go out on the water, whether it be details about the particular lake I'm on, a new technique or even something about myself. I always try to learn from experience.
With that being said, I sight fished beds for the first time this year.
This was my first time to:
1. Identify a bass bed
2. Identify a fish on that bed
3. Identify old (dead) beds that are not active any more
4. Locate spawning flats and bed locations based off of a developed pattern
Sight fishing is one of the best ways to catch a giant bass here in Florida. I grew in leaps and bounds in that category this month. It always feels good to gain more knowledge and experience.
On 3/7/2018 at 6:42 PM, Catt said:My grandson Aiden turned 11 & is ratcheting up the pressure on Pawpaw!
His biggest in the last 30 days, mine aint half that!
He's getting big Catt...and I ain't talking about the fish
drscholl14 reply :
Even though it's close, I still like open water fishing better than ice fishing.
GrumpyOlPhartte reply :
Hmm. As I look out the window at the 10 to 16 inches of that white crap coming down I realize that today I could learn whether a baitcasting rig or a spinning rig goes better with snowshoes ... or not!
scaleface reply :
I learned that lots of people want to give bass fishing a try . I added three more people to the list who want me to take them bass fishing . Problem is , I prefer to fish alone . One guy is a brand new cousin . He was adopted and through DNA testing has tracked down his family .
CroakHunter reply :
1. Fluorocarbon still sucks (for me)
2. The sv spool in a daiwa does help learning how to skip.
3. Boat does in fact stand for, break out another thousand
Crestliner2008 reply :
What I learned is that it's still too early to put away the snow shovel!
A-Jay reply :
I learned that switching out the Fortrex for the Ultrex is easy to rig but hard on the wallet ~
A-Jay
12poundbass reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 9:12 PM, A-Jay said:I learned that switching out the Fortrex for the Ultrex is easy to rig but hard on the wallet ~
A-Jay
Did you pull the trigger?
Dorado reply :
I discovered that the Ned rig is effective night fishing
A-Jay reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 9:33 PM, 12poundbass said:Did you pull the trigger?
I'm on the fence ~ But I'm leaning a little . . .
A-Jay
NHBull reply :
I am learning that trying to decide between the NRX and Conquest kicks my OCD into hyperdrive!
Fish the Mitt reply :
I actually learned something today from @WRB
Sonar reflection is off the swim bladder (due to air/gas and it's relatively high reflection rate).
Who know! I've never known this (or did and probably forgot 
).
Either way, good start to a Wednesday morning!
mattkenzer reply :
I finally learned that I don't need every bait in every color .... Presentation, Presentation, Presentation ....
What I do above the water is far more important.
- Find the Fish
- Determine Bottom Contact Bait, Mid Range or Surface
Hard part is over.
lo n slo reply :
i found out where my piriformis is ????
Crankenstein Crony reply :
Wife and I just had our 2nd baby last thursday... Learned just how quickly my fishing budget became non existent and vanished into thin air 
mattkenzer reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 10:52 PM, Crankenstein Crony said:Wife and I just had our 2nd baby last thursday... Learned just how quickly my fishing budget became non existent and vanished into thin air
Congratulations .... I hope everyone is well.
scaleface reply :
I just learned that depth finders are not showing fish but instead show their air bladders .
senile1 reply :
I learned that it is nice to use the Navionics app on my phone to follow lake contours so I can have bigger concurrent windows for my ClearVu and Side Imaging on my EchoMap 93sv. Though there are only specific circumstances when I run all three together, my eyes are getting too old to look down at my feet at the bow and see as much as I would like with the map, side imaging, and down imaging all going at the same time.
Gundog reply :
- I learned that no matter how much you wish it was spring, it ain't till it is!
- YouTube has no idea what songs I like.
- Licking your computer monitor isn't a good way to clean it.
- The plant I work at never shuts down because of GOOD weather.
- My neighbors dog prefers my sidewalk to use as a bathroom.
- Giving 110% of my effort really just means doing the same thing I did before only not taking a nap after.
- I'm unique like everyone else.
- Cheese is just milk trying to live forever.
- If a psychic has to ask your name they probably ain't that good.
- Silence is golden but duct tape comes in many colors.
Hoffy reply :
I have learned to fish for bass in winter temps. I usually wait til April to start fishing in Cincinnati. This year I was out in Dec, Feb, March so far. I have researched the different ways to fish in these conditions.
1. Slow Cranks
2. Tight wobble cranks.
3. Dropped Cell in the lake in 5 ft of water 45 degree water temp. Got out of the kayak and got the phone back..... *&#$@*$ cold is all I have to say.
4. Learned to use a bladed jig..
LadiMopar reply :
I've learned that a gal can NEVER have too many Tackle bags! Or matching Plano boxes!
And that this is the extent of my idea of "fashion"! 
nascar2428 reply :
A ned riig works from the bank right after ice out.
LonnieP reply :
I have learned that work sucks and I’d rather be fishing
Oregon Native reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 8:10 PM, scaleface said:I learned that lots of people want to give bass fishing a try . I added three more people to the list who want me to take them bass fishing . Problem is , I prefer to fish alone . One guy is a brand new cousin . He was adopted and through DNA testing has tracked down his family .
Made me smile.....I have found when fishing with new people...as I'm a lot like you is I meet them at the boat ramp. So many will only fish for a couple hours and then want to leave and so they just keep talking about what they need to do and why they have to leave.....even if catching fish.
I've learned that I'm not as young as I once was...even though the brain is trying to trick me into thinking that. Will still fish a full day....but I sure sleep good the next one.
Sam reply :
I learned this month that it is too darn cold to fish in Virginia.
I learned this month that March weather in Virginia is all messed up.
I learned this month that our whole house generator works.
I learned this month that we are due for another big storm, with mostly rain and wind, this weekend.
I learned this month that it is OK to sit in my man cave surrounded by my fishing tackle and baits and watch sports and Colombo reruns on TV.
P.S. Being from south Louisiana any outside temperature under 70* is cold and it could snow. 
Crankenstein Crony reply :
On 3/7/2018 at 10:56 PM, mattkenzer said:Congratulations .... I hope everyone is well.
Thank you sir! Everything is going very well! Little guy is awesome!
Ratherbfishing reply :
I learned that March is a cruel month. (I already knew this. It's just being reinforced).
FishDewd reply :
I just learned that my local Cabela's has 4 Favorite rods for sale back in the bargain cave. No idea where they came from. I actually kinda liked one of them, but don't have $120 to spend on a Big Sexy right now.
Ratherbfishing reply :
On 3/8/2018 at 7:34 PM, Oregon Native said:
I've learned that I'm not as young as I once was...even though the brain is trying to trick me into thinking that. Will still fish a full day....but I sure sleep good the next one.
I've learned to schedule my all-day trips for Fridays so I can recuperate over the weekend. Fishing long and hard on a Monday makes for a very long Tuesday (at work).
OCdockskipper reply :
I learned that when bass have begun making beds and a cold front comes through, they don't always move deeper. Some just move & hide out under docks at the same depth.
I also learned it only takes a small uptick in temp following the cold front for the bedmakers to return. Not there in the morning, back by the afternoon.
BCline reply :
I learned to not fish weight-less near trees when a cross wind is blowing over 20. I just spent 15 minutes recovering a hook while my buddy was catching fish.
papajoe222 reply :
I've learned that the human body can perform over 368 different functions and at 68, most of them hurt, sometimes all at once.
A-Jay reply :
I learned that Cabela's / Bass Pro have discontinued Veteran discounts for purchases on line.
Pretty weak.
A-Jay
lo n slo reply :
On 3/9/2018 at 10:02 PM, A-Jay said:I learned that Cabela's / Bass Pro have discontinued Veteran discounts for purchases on line.
Pretty weak.
A-Jay
wow, just wow
THANKS JOHNNY!!!! ????
the reel ess reply :
If it's mid 70's in the middle of February and the bass start cruising the shallows like they think they'll spawn, take advantage, but expect another 3-4 weeks of winter before March is over.
Dorado reply :
On 3/8/2018 at 10:39 AM, LonnieP said:I have learned that work sucks and I’d rather be fishing
I learned that when I turned 16 and start my 1st job!
iiTzChunky reply :
I learned to fish a spinner bait. Not only got my first fish on it, got 4 in under 2 hours.
Also that just because it's 40 degrees outside doesn't mean I can't fish. Had been waiting for warmer weather but I couldn't take it anymore and just went to get some lure wet and try some new stuff the bait monkey got me on. Ended up catching the first fish of 2018.
Learned fb groups are gonna feed my bait monkey harder than this forum.
Found out I'll have 12 days off in a row at the end of December so I'll likely be taking a trip to FL or TX to fish during that time.
toni63 reply :
I learned that fishing reel makers should come up with some kind of full spool/half spool version of their reels so we don't have to pack the first half of the spool with line just to put what we want to fish with on the second half. If someone wants to troll 100 feet deep and needs that full spool to do so, then use the full spool. If you are just casting 120 feet or less, then use the half spool. It shouldn't the hard to design a spool that is the same size but a bigger diameter in the center to eliminate line packing like most all of us do. Who knows, maybe somebody already did this and I am just late to the game.
That said, I learned watching an Aaron Martens vid on youtube to pack the center of the spool with light braid packed as tight as you can get it, then spool the second half with whatever line you want. So I did some looking and found the lightest braid with the thinnest line diameter I could find and packed my reels with it. I also adjusted the brake off to just one pair on and threw a 1/4 jerk bait a country mile with no backlash first time out using it. Gained all kinds of casting distance on my bigger lures too. I used to think that spinning gear was the only way to get distance with a light lure. I was totally wrong.
soflabasser reply :
I learned another lesson this month. Snook will bite a hollow belly frog just like a bass will and the fight a snook gives on a frog is much more powerful than what a bass can do. I now see myself snook fishing with frogs and it will have to be a very big bass to keep me interested in bass fishing at this moment in time.
the reel ess reply :
I learned that fish will start bedding well before the water temp is ideal.
jbmaine reply :
I learned two of my favorite lakes have live cam feed, and no matter how long I stare at them, it doesn't make the ice out happen any sooner
geo g reply :
If your fishing an area that you know holds fish, you need to find a presentation that will stimulate a bite. When the bite is really tough, I will go to my confidence baits, and usually slow down. This didn't work this time, so I went to extreme adjustment and started ripping the bait off the bottom and letting it fuller back down. This is a technique I seldom use, but has been productive several times over the years. Suddenly the bite was on, and consistently. To me location, a bait you have confidence in, and the proper presentation for that day, that hour, that moment, is the key. Don't just keep doing the same thing over and over if it doesn't work. I used a U-tail and the ripping set off a vibration that stimulated the bite. This saved what was a slow day up to that point.
NYWayfarer reply :
I learned that I need to retire to a warmer climate. That way I can maximize the fishing time I have left.
I also learned there is just so much off season stuff you can do with your fishing gear to get it ready for the season that refuses to arrive.
The Bassman reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 12:38 AM, geo g said:If your fishing an area that you know holds fish, you need to find a presentation that will stimulate a bite. When the bite is really tough, I will go to my confidence baits, and usually slow down. This didn't work this time, so I went to extreme adjustment and started ripping the bait off the bottom and letting it fuller back down. This is a technique I seldom use, but has been productive several times over the years. Suddenly the bite was on, and consistently. To me location, a bait you have confidence in, and the proper presentation for that day, that hour, that moment, is the key. Don't just keep doing the same thing over and over if it doesn't work. I used a U-tail and the ripping set off a vibration that stimulated the bite. This saved what was a slow day up to that point.
Doug Stange did an article in In Fisherman about this very thing a while back. Thanks for reminding me. Could have bailed me out of some slow days.
Columbia Craw reply :
March madness has nothing to do with basketball.
Doctors actually have a one to ten scale for the consistency of poop.
The Voice has been on for weeks.
It can be 71 one day and snow the next.
No one in interested in used Lews reels.
Don't scrimp on toilet paper....always buy two ply.
Eisenhower was a chain smoker.
J.Vincent reply :
I learned:
1) The Abu Garcia Revo X is probably one of the most under rated Baitcasters on the market
2) and 27 degree weather + 17 mph winds = my hands are frozen after 30 minutes
LxVE Bassin reply :
I learned that my 3 favorite reel manufacturers are:
1. Daiwa
2. Daiwa
3. Daiwa
YoTone reply :
Learned that how close the upper parts of the Chesapeake Bay is from Philly and im learning how good the bass fishing could be there
LadiMopar reply :
On 3/29/2018 at 8:03 PM, LxVE Bassin said:I learned that my 3 favorite reel manufacturers are:
1. Daiwa
2. Daiwa
3. Daiwa
I agree x3! 
Russ E reply :
As I get older my hands and fingers don't like cold weather.
while the rest of me wants to keep fishing, they just give up and quit working.
Bankbeater reply :
Wet rip rap is slippery rip rap.
Log Catcher reply :
I have learned after looking at the show your ride pictures my boat is not worth putting a picture on here.
All about da bass reply :
I learned to not have my 36v trolling motor on high and let my cousin use the trolling motor.......and that the water is still a lil bit chilly even in Mississippi...
Brad in Texas reply :
While I love the Gamakatsu Swivel Drop Shot hooks with the pinch grip for a separate line down to the sinker, but I was missing fish in certain circumstances nose hooking that little hook. So, today I switched to a Roboworm Rebarb hook, a 1/0 as I recall, essentially a thin wire worm hook with a keeper, penetrated the nose of my worm on a strong angle bias so that T-Rigged, the hook would then be left buried in the soft plastic at a strong angle to jump out and snag a bass mouth. This really improved my hook-up ratio, hanging onto LMBs much better today. I'll be T-Rigging drop shots more often now, that, and generally reverting to standard worm hooks for many presentations. Much less EWG and offset hooks for me!
Brad
frosty reply :
I learned we are getting more snow tomorrow. I also learned that Mother Nature is a cruel B***H!
AndrewJ reply :
I learned that while fishing ned rig catches a lot of fish, a 5 in grub catches better fish.
I also reaffirmed that I am much better fishing a grub on a jig head than i am fishing a swimbait on a jig head.
LadiMopar reply :
Just returned from a highly enjoyable get away in Maine, where I got the honor of fishing with a couple of the guys here at BR. Thank you both very much....you know who you are!
What I learned on this trip is their water is Sooooo freaking clear the fish can see you before you can get your boat off the trailer, that they probably swim into skinny water even my kayak can't reach, and that the "Bert & Ernie (of Sesame St fame) fishing song "Here fishy, fishy, fishy" doesnt work there under any conditions! ????
Am such a glutton for punishment am going back up to try again! ????
Wizzlebiz reply :
Well I just started fishing this year. For me a month of stuff learned would break the forum. So I will just stick to today. Lol
1) I learned my med heavy spinner set up with 50lb braid is the wrong setup for ned rigs ????
2) I learn that poppers with treble hooks are great in open water over structure below 
3) I learned that poppers with treble hooks can dredge a lake if you are willing to be stupid!
4) Subsequently I also learned how to pitch with a long rod and spinning gear. Its not easy.
5) I learned I have not a clue what I am doing with a spinner bait.
6) I learned that I really dont know where the bass go when it gets super hot out. I dont know the depth of this lake. So I dont know it actually goes deep enough to give them a reprieve from the heat. I found the only shaddy area of the entire lake and that is where I was catching fish.
7) I learned I need to get up earlier. it is 104 degrees today. I got there way to late around 11am. And stayed until 3:30. It was hot af.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 8:14 AM, Wizzlebiz said:Well I just started fishing this year. For me a month of stuff learned would break the forum. So I will just stick to today. Lol
1) I learned my med heavy spinner set up with 50lb braid is the wrong setup for ned rigs ????
2) I learn that poppers with treble hooks are great in open water over structure below
3) I learned that poppers with treble hooks can dredge a lake if you are willing to be stupid!
4) Subsequently I also learned how to pitch with a long rod and spinning gear. Its not easy.
5) I learned I have not a clue what I am doing with a spinner bait.
6) I learned that I really dont know where the bass go when it gets super hot out. I dont know the depth of this lake. So I dont know it actually goes deep enough to give them a reprieve from the heat. I found the only shaddy area of the entire lake and that is where I was catching fish.
7) I learned I need to get up earlier. it is 104 degrees today. I got there way to late around 11am. And stayed until 3:30. It was hot af.
I know what to do with a spinner bait! Just keep walking by when you see them for sale and give away any that you already have
LadiMopar reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 8:53 AM, TnRiver46 said:I know what to do with a spinner bait! Just keep walking by when you see them for sale and give away any that you already have
I know what to do with spinner bait too, and if either of you want to give yours to me I'll be happy to show the pictures of the bass I catch on your former baits! ????????
FishinBuck07 reply :
I learned that I can't figure out the bass in August and fishing sucks! Lol. Trying to learn not to give up on the rest of the year already!
haggard reply :
I learned that spending time fishing with friends is more enjoyable than catching fish.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:03 AM, FishinBuck07 said:I learned that I can't figure out the bass in August and fishing sucks! Lol. Trying to learn not to give up on the rest of the year already!
I learned during bluebird hot August days it’s best to go river and creek fishing. A spinning rod with an in-line spinner tied on can be a multi species fun fishing adventure.
FishinBuck07 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:11 AM, NYWayfarer said:I learned during bluebird hot August days it’s best to go river and creek fishing. A spinning rod with an in-line spinner tied on can be a multi species fun fishing adventure.
That is a good strategy, but here in Ohio we have stupid laws about fishing creeks and rivers. So the selection of water is very limited!
JediAmoeba reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:13 AM, FishinBuck07 said:That is a good strategy, but here in Ohio we have stupid laws about fishing creeks and rivers. So the selection of water is very limited!
What laws would those be???
Wizzlebiz reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:00 AM, LadiMopar said:I know what to do with spinner bait too, and if either of you want to give yours to me I'll be happy to show the pictures of the bass I catch on your former baits! ????????
Id prefer just to learn to use mine. But thank you for the kind offer.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:21 AM, Wizzlebiz said:Id prefer just to learn to use mine. But thank you for the kind offer.
The struggle is real! Like 20 years real. I’ve had a 5 year old outfish me severely with a spinnerbait. No joke
dodgeguy reply :
I learned Ned rigs catch big fish.
Armtx77 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:03 AM, FishinBuck07 said:I learned that I can't figure out the bass in August and fishing sucks! Lol. Trying to learn not to give up on the rest of the year already!
I dont know about your AO, but in mine. The small rivers and creeks are dynamite this time of year.
It seems to be below people, to grab one rod, one plano full of light lures and get waist deep in water.
A River Runs Through it, has always been an inspiration for me, even though I dont fly fish.
LadiMopar reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:21 AM, Wizzlebiz said:Id prefer just to learn to use mine. But thank you for the kind offer.
I do hope you realize I wasn't serious.... But I am when I say it you weren't on the other side of the country I'd be more than happy to teach you a few spinnerbait tricks.
A-Jay reply :
I learned (& confirmed again today) that much of the local big smallmouth population
will get in some really skinny water to feed come mid-August.
A-Jay
schplurg reply :
I learned I'm not as good a fisherman as I thought I was last month.
DanielG reply :
Getting back into this in my 60's after a 50 year hiatus from fishing I'm learning a lot the past couple of years.
This month? Let me see.
~I learned how to thumb a casting reel. I only used spinning rigs before. I have been humbled by this endeavor. (full discloser, it's a curado DC so I'm cheating a bit).
~ Trolling down the middle of the lake in 50 feet of water with a 4ft diving crank bait catches more bass here than fishing the edges.
~ The fish travel in lanes on my lake. I'm learning them with the help of my Garmin.
~ Crappies get big as the summer progresses. This is the first time I've caught them. Years ago they were nonexistent here. Now their everywhere.
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~ Crappies fight for a second then float on their side on the surface. Like hauling in a mass of weeds. It's as if they're saying, "okay, you got me, reel me in."
~ I learned that I love getting a hit in front of other fishermen that are in huge bass boats wearing sponsored spandex jackets. (I know this is strange). ????
Sphynx reply :
I learned that smallmouth bass will take a size 16 nymph imitation up to probably 2 or so pounds and that pike will too, this seriously blew my mind as I never figured a fish that size would waste its time feeding on anything that small.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 12:43 PM, Sphynx said:I learned that smallmouth bass will take a size 16 nymph imitation up to probably 2 or so pounds and that pike will too, this seriously blew my mind as I never figured a fish that size would waste its time feeding on anything that small.
Even my fat arse eats some popcorn every once in a while
FishinBuck07 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:19 AM, JediAmoeba said:What laws would those be???
If that creek runs through private property, that person owns the creek bed. You never know when you are on private property or not sometimes until it is too late. You can float the creek as long as you don't touch the creek bed. Like I said stupid laws. There are only a few creeks in my area that are all on state property, those are the only ones I fish. I am not taking a chance of getting shot over fishing!
Ron Williams reply :
I learned that color and presentation really are over half the battle when it comes to soft plastics in the dog days of summer.
I also learned that it is a long, slow war to get an overpopulated bass pond where it needs to be...full of many a small fish fry...but 5 years later progress is becoming noticeable.
BassNJake reply :
A couple of lessons I've learned over the years resurfaced recently:
I have better success targeting the shade spots on the sunny side of the bank than the shady bank.
When fishing a topwater and you pass your target and then begin to quickly reel in to make your next cast; kill the bait a few feet from the boat before making another cast. This has led to countless numbers of awesome explosions right near the boat
Sphynx reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 7:06 PM, TnRiver46 said:Even my fat arse eats some popcorn every once in a while
I generally run on the same idea that most creatures will not predate often on anything that requires more energy to catch and digest than it will provide in return, either nymphs of aquatic insects are a great deal higher in calories than I had thought, or else they have found a way to make a "popcorn bucket" out of them and dredge up a bunch of them very rapidly, it certainly has provided some introspection on my approach to fishing
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 10:38 PM, Sphynx said:I generally run on the same idea that most creatures will not predate often on anything that requires more energy to catch and digest than it will provide in return, either nymphs of aquatic insects are a great deal higher in calories than I had thought, or else they have found a way to make a "popcorn bucket" out of them and dredge up a bunch of them very rapidly, it certainly has provided some introspection on my approach to fishing
I've cut open some big rainbow trout that were bursting with insects. If they eat thousands of them it adds up. The thing a fish likes to eat the most is what's readily available the most often. The can't go into a store and pick what they want
JediAmoeba reply :
This month I learned that I do not like fishing saltwater. Not at all.
LadiMopar reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 7:40 PM, FishinBuck07 said:If that creek runs through private property, that person owns the creek bed. You never know when you are on private property or not sometimes until it is too late. You can float the creek as long as you don't touch the creek bed. Like I said stupid laws. There are only a few creeks in my area that are all on state property, those are the only ones I fish. I am not taking a chance of getting shot over fishing!
If you think that law about the creek bed ownership is bad you ought to see the ones that concern the selling/buying and use of air. Not kidding here, people buy and sell rights to the freaking air....gosh I love being a paralegal! ????
FishinBuck07 reply :
On 8/15/2019 at 2:32 AM, LadiMopar said:If you think that law about the creek bed ownership is bad you ought to see the ones that concern the selling/buying and use of air. Not kidding here, people buy and sell rights to the freaking air....gosh I love being a paralegal! ????
Yeah that is just plain stupid right there!
greentrout reply :
the older i get ... the harder it is to take the heat ... gotta be careful and follow drs. instructions ...
regarding creeks ... mississippi has laws on the books that only a trained attorney can understand ... but make no mistake private property owners do have unequivocal rights ...
i only fish national forest creeks and streams to avoid any possible confrontation ...
good fishing ...
813basstard reply :
I learned a 1/4oz weight and a worm catch more fish than those fancy things most of us have...most of the time
NYWayfarer reply :
Something I learned this week creek and canal fishing. The more expensive the lure the better the chance you are going to lose it.
I lost 6 of my Panther Martin Classic gold in-line spinners this week. Still have my $1 Walmart ready 2 fish one though ???? Can’t lose it if I tried!
SeaCrow reply :
I learned where to find an old favorite plastic worm thanks to a couple of members here. Luck-E-Strike ringworm. Thanks again..
On 8/15/2019 at 4:16 AM, greentrout said:the older i get ... the harder it is to take the heat ... gotta be careful and follow drs. instructions ...
regarding creeks ... mississippi has laws on the books that only a trained attorney can understand ... but make no mistake private property owners do have unequivocal rights ...
i only fish national forest creeks and streams to avoid any possible confrontation ...
good fishing ...
You are absolutely right. I spent most of my life in Florida and it's a whole different world here..
Shimano_1 reply :
I've learned that working 6 days a week along with over 90 temps and high humidity plays hell on the chances to get on the water. I bought a new boat 3 months ago and its sat way too much already. Hoping for some cooler weather and normal work weeks in the near future so I can hopefully get back to learning how to not catch fish again lol
BassWhole! reply :
What have you learned this month?
I learned I should have gone to HVAC school...
fishwizzard reply :
Get up early and go fishing, if I wait until 10am to leave the house I might as well stay home.
Fried Lemons reply :
I learned that big fish can be caught on hot cloudless summer days in the middle of the day on big baits. It goes against all conventional wisdom I've ever read but I guess fish don't follow the rules. I actually caught my biggest ever bag doing this.
fishwizzard reply :
On 8/18/2019 at 6:02 AM, Fried Lemons said:I learned that big fish can be caught on hot cloudless summer days in the middle of the day on big baits. It goes against all conventional wisdom I've ever read but I guess fish don't follow the rules. I actually caught my biggest ever bag doing this.
I believe this, I have gotten some really nice bass under these conditions, but;
On 8/18/2019 at 5:10 AM, fishwizzard said:Get up early and go fishing, if I wait until 10am to leave the house I might as well stay home.
This rule came from trying to do that and getting myself closer to heatstroke then I would like to admit to my wife.
So let me amend mine to "If I am going to fish past noon in July/August, bring 50% less tackle and 100% more water. Also don't chug a 24oz coffee right before leaving the car"
DogBone_384 reply :
I learned that the fish are deep, drop-shotting works, and I don’t fish enough.
CrankFate reply :
You can’t catch fish if you don’t go fishing.
Pickle_Power reply :
I learned that no matter how hard I try to catch smallmouths here, I always end up catching more walleyes. I need to try more topwaters.
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