Comments on: Fishing Gods smile down on Rob

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:54:41 +0000

The freaking Oh Brodders!!! I knew it!! LOL

By: Nomad

Nomad — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:23:13 +0000

Hell, I remember walking that shoreline near that area just a couple of years ago and being the only soul, period, on a weekday. It was the same way when I would drive the levee near the 38 and 45 bridge, park and then walk the shore along the river. I was the only one that was fishing. Back then, even the carp fishermen stayed mainly in certain areas but no more.
Now you can go to the same spots and there are cars parked all up and down that levee, and in the warmer parts of the year, people are even camping out and spending the night.
Idong was the same way though…up until maybe two, three years ago, hardly anyone fished that lake for bass but now, on a weekend, the north end by that creek is packed elbow to elbow.
You can thank the Oh Brothers from FTV for all this!

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:19:19 +0000

John, in years past you and I were probably out there at the same time and didn’t even know it. That’s how desolate it was. But that was before the new road was put in, before the levy was cleaned up, and most importantly before bass fishing became popular. I can remember, and this is only going back about four years, coming back to the rest stop area on summer evenings in Joe’s old boat and not seeing a soul, definitely no bass fishermen. It really is amazing how much it (bass fishing) has taken off in this country. Truly amazing!

And I don’t know what’s up with that adoshi. As I told Nomad last night, Joe used to park his boat right there beside adoshi’s farm equipment and he never had a problem. At that time the guy wasn’t in to fishing though; he only farmed the island. Heck, we’d sit there drinking cold beer after a day out on the river and he never even paid us any attention, and on more than one occasion we gave him and his wife cold bottles of water to drink. I guess maybe the old guy feels that his livlihood is being threatened by the influx of people and boats; I don’t really know. One thing is for sure though; he did not pay for that ramp to be put in and putting a gate up with a lock on it is pushing it a little bit.

By: John

John — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:13:48 +0000

Rob, I’m like you and love the river and remember just a few years ago that you could be out all day and not see another bass fisherman. I think now you have to go farther up or down the river to get a little solitude. What is really bugging me is the chain across the new boat ramp put up, I assume, by the commercial carp fishermen. I thought the city put the ramp in, if so, how can someone restrict access? If someone knows who I can call about this, I’d appreciate the info.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:18:56 +0000

Vielen Danke Gar! By the way, it was great seeing you and the Mrs. on Saturday. Now I want a Harley!

By: Gar

Gar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:17:47 +0000

Way to go Rob!

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:15:32 +0000

Steve, Yup! It was Berkley Vanish!! lol A friend of mine fishes with P-line too and he really likes it. I might have to give it a try.

Thanks Nomad. I was thinking around 4 probably, but doubt that she was 50cm long. Maybe around 46 or 47… She was definitely fat though.

Dave, Friday was the first time I took it out, but it seemed to do ok. More than once I caught fish when they were showing up on the side finder screen, but I tried not to go by that too much, just fished the areas that I’d normally fish anyway.

By: hunterdave99

hunterdave99 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:06:55 +0000

Rob,
How well does that side view work on the humminbird?
I always wondered if you could actually pick anything up with that.
Dave

By: Nomad

Nomad — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:45:19 +0000

Tex Mex,

For years, I’ve used nothing but Stren Magnathin 10-pound line and have never had a problem with it (except when I tie bad knots, which is on me). It has very little memory, doesn’t twist easy or tangle up on me, has low visibility and it casts very smooth and far. I’ve tried several others but keep going back to the Stren…right now I have some Suffix Elite 8-pound line on a couple of my rods to test it out and so far, it’s been pretty good but it’s not as sensitive as the Magnathin nor does it cast as far.

Rob,

I keep looking at that bass in your 4th pic…what a beauty! That has to be close to 50cm and what, 4, 4 1/2 pounds? Nice bass!

By: Tex Mex

Tex Mex — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:19:03 +0000

You all don’t have any problems with flourocarbon line? I have tried several types and have had nothing but problems with the line breaking easily due to abrasions. It is such a delicate line and wears quickly. In last years international tournament at Andong, I lost three nice ones because the line kept breaking on me. Just having caight one of those I lost would have probably earned my partner first palce and some cash. Instead we did not even place. I like the sensitivity of the line but man do I hate the way it falls apart quickly. Anyways, you all appear to be kicking ass. I may just make a trip down there on Sunday after church, if the wife gives me a kitchen pass.