Caleb Nichols says October’s cool mornings and evenings and warm, sunny afternoons make it the best time of the year to catch big bass. JORDAN …
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Wednesday 7 October 2015
Idaho's bass fishing heats up as the weather cools
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Colorado Fishing Report: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015
The bass fishing has been fair. The best way to catch bass around the lake is by throwing a white tube jig on windy days or by throwing white colored …
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Tuesday 6 October 2015
Lady Bird Lake - 02 Oct 2015
It’s been a while since I’ve done an old-fashioned written report on the forum here, so I figured I’d go ahead and throw one up here for what it’s worth. I hit Lady Bird Lake last week with a friend just to go test the bite out there, poke around, and see what was goin’ on. We fished from about 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Conditions were nice. The morning temps were just a little cooler than they have been, mostly sunny all day, very slight breeze, and the air temps didn’t even make us break a sweat all day! Water clarity throughout most of the lake was pretty dirty, maybe 2-3 ft visibility, I don’t really remember, but there were some areas where it was a little clearer with 4-5 ft visibility.
We put our first couple of fish in the boat early (2 lbers) at our first stop fishing a T-rigged worm near a bridge. We didn’t fish there long though because I wanted to try some topwaters and reaction baits around shoreline cover and around submerged vegetation. Spent the next couple of hours just fishing down different shorelines with various topwaters and reactions baits with absolutely nothing to show for it. By about 11-11:30 or so, we finally came to some good looking matted vegetation, and busted out the flipping stick to start punching. We started getting several bites, but were pretty off of our game and lost most of them. I lost two dragging them over the grass, broke one off, and missed a couple of bites, but my buddy managed to actually put a couple of healthy, chunky 2-3 pounders in the boat. I was flipping a large 1.5oz jig, and I had him using a PowerTeam Lures Bully Grass Devil rigged with a 1oz River2Sea Trash Bomb tungsten sinker and 5/0 River2Sea Jack Flippin’ Hook. That Jack Flippin’ Hook seemed to keep those fish pegged a little better than my super old hand-tied 1.5 oz jig did.
Once it seemed like we had gotten all of the bites we were going to get out of the area we were at, we decided to move on and try fishing some bridges again to finish up the last hour. Caught another 5 or 6 fish over the next hour on a few different Texas-rigged worms. At about 12:45, I managed to put an “over” in the boat, so we threw it in the livewell and headed back to the ramp to get pictures before the release since I had left my GoPro in the truck. It was time to head in anyway. My buddy and I disagreed on the weight quite a bit (his guess was more than mine) plus we didn’t have a scale in the boat, so ya’ll can just come up with your own estimates. I seem to be on a trend of under-estimating my fish recently anyway.
The next day, I took an ABFer out on a guide trip to Lady Bird, but nothing terribly exciting to report other than the fact that we confirmed it was an afternoon bite. The morning was much colder than the previous day, and seemed to shut the fish down even more for the first several hours. From what I had found the day before, I was thinking we just needed to be in the right areas, but it very much proved to be a timing thing and that I had caught most of my fish the day before between 11:30 and 1:00 for a reason. It was a beautiful morning, but the fish were uncooperative until, once again, about 11:30, only having put 1 or 2 fish in the boat before then. In the last 30-45 minutes or so, it seems like we caught 4-6 decent fish really quick, but client had an obligation to make it to and we had to get off the water at noon. I suspect with the fluctuating morning temps right now, we will be switching back and forth for a little while between it being a morning bite or an afternoon bite.
We put our first couple of fish in the boat early (2 lbers) at our first stop fishing a T-rigged worm near a bridge. We didn’t fish there long though because I wanted to try some topwaters and reaction baits around shoreline cover and around submerged vegetation. Spent the next couple of hours just fishing down different shorelines with various topwaters and reactions baits with absolutely nothing to show for it. By about 11-11:30 or so, we finally came to some good looking matted vegetation, and busted out the flipping stick to start punching. We started getting several bites, but were pretty off of our game and lost most of them. I lost two dragging them over the grass, broke one off, and missed a couple of bites, but my buddy managed to actually put a couple of healthy, chunky 2-3 pounders in the boat. I was flipping a large 1.5oz jig, and I had him using a PowerTeam Lures Bully Grass Devil rigged with a 1oz River2Sea Trash Bomb tungsten sinker and 5/0 River2Sea Jack Flippin’ Hook. That Jack Flippin’ Hook seemed to keep those fish pegged a little better than my super old hand-tied 1.5 oz jig did.
Once it seemed like we had gotten all of the bites we were going to get out of the area we were at, we decided to move on and try fishing some bridges again to finish up the last hour. Caught another 5 or 6 fish over the next hour on a few different Texas-rigged worms. At about 12:45, I managed to put an “over” in the boat, so we threw it in the livewell and headed back to the ramp to get pictures before the release since I had left my GoPro in the truck. It was time to head in anyway. My buddy and I disagreed on the weight quite a bit (his guess was more than mine) plus we didn’t have a scale in the boat, so ya’ll can just come up with your own estimates. I seem to be on a trend of under-estimating my fish recently anyway.
The next day, I took an ABFer out on a guide trip to Lady Bird, but nothing terribly exciting to report other than the fact that we confirmed it was an afternoon bite. The morning was much colder than the previous day, and seemed to shut the fish down even more for the first several hours. From what I had found the day before, I was thinking we just needed to be in the right areas, but it very much proved to be a timing thing and that I had caught most of my fish the day before between 11:30 and 1:00 for a reason. It was a beautiful morning, but the fish were uncooperative until, once again, about 11:30, only having put 1 or 2 fish in the boat before then. In the last 30-45 minutes or so, it seems like we caught 4-6 decent fish really quick, but client had an obligation to make it to and we had to get off the water at noon. I suspect with the fluctuating morning temps right now, we will be switching back and forth for a little while between it being a morning bite or an afternoon bite.
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Lake Austin Sunday Morning Tournament 11-1-15
Yep, we are back in action!
Just in time for sharelunkers to get nice and fat!
My scales are certified so if anyone has one we can confirm it on the spot.
The new scales are awesome. You guys are going to dig them.
I am attempting to get skeeter sanctioned so that you skeeter guys can score some skeeter real money before the year is up.
Just in time for sharelunkers to get nice and fat!
My scales are certified so if anyone has one we can confirm it on the spot.
The new scales are awesome. You guys are going to dig them.
I am attempting to get skeeter sanctioned so that you skeeter guys can score some skeeter real money before the year is up.
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TTZ Lake Austin Wed. Night Tournament - 10/7/15
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Come and join us, I’ll be kicking out some dirty burgers afterwards this week.
TTZ Lake Austin Wed. Night Tournament - 10/7/15 | TTZ Fishing Forum
Come and join us, I’ll be kicking out some dirty burgers afterwards this week.
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POC Oct. 2-4
Fished POC with Todd and Dean. We started fishing on friday around noon in SAB with the wind gusting out of the east and caught several keeper black drum to 23 inches, redfish to 27 3/4in. trout to 17in. and a sheep’s head.
On Saturday the fishing was, a little slower as we only managed 5 reds to 26 ½ inches a black drum and a few trout to 19 inches.
Sunday we ended up with 2 redfish (one being a tagged fish) up to 28 ¼, 4 trout a black drum and a flounder.
Had a great time considering my psoriasis kicked my butt. We fished several areas and picked fish up about every spot. All the fishing was wading. I did happen to see my first spinner shark bust out of the water wich was pretty cool. Good times!! Pics coming soon.
On Saturday the fishing was, a little slower as we only managed 5 reds to 26 ½ inches a black drum and a few trout to 19 inches.
Sunday we ended up with 2 redfish (one being a tagged fish) up to 28 ¼, 4 trout a black drum and a flounder.
Had a great time considering my psoriasis kicked my butt. We fished several areas and picked fish up about every spot. All the fishing was wading. I did happen to see my first spinner shark bust out of the water wich was pretty cool. Good times!! Pics coming soon.
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Lbj 10/04
Fished Sunday - started mid lake and worked toward the Colorado. Had a few mid lake on Chistmas tree senkos and chartreuse Red Eye shad . Couple fish on watermelon seed BBH on deeper boat houses. One better fish on a brush pile up the Colorado, little over 4 lb., on C-rig french fry.
Probably had 10 fish, 6 weighers in about 7 hours of fishing until I got fed up with the jet skiers. Anybody having any luck?
Probably had 10 fish, 6 weighers in about 7 hours of fishing until I got fed up with the jet skiers. Anybody having any luck?
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Fayette 10/5
A trip to Fayette yesterday leaves me scratching my head try to decipher if I had a good time or not. Got on the water around noon and searched for fish all day long. I found one bite witch resulted with a hook up around 3pm on the baffle dike. I continue to search for another bit, but its hours later before I find one. Around 6pm, I started catching one here and one there, but it was real slow. But thirty minutes before sunset, the bite went ballistic in every direction you threw your bait. As fast as I could get my line out, bam, fish on. I only had a few slot fish, but every fish was fat and healthy looking. For the time I put in, seventeen fish is not good, but the day ended much better than I had anticipated due to how the other seven hours went. The good days are coming, maybe next month will be crazy fun with forty to fifty fish per person.
The water temp continues to drop, 85 degrees in most areas. Bait fish are thick and they are scattered all over the place.
The water temp continues to drop, 85 degrees in most areas. Bait fish are thick and they are scattered all over the place.
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Bastrop 10/5 report and scorpion warning
First of all, when I hit the men’s restroom at the North shore ramp Monday morning, I saw a scorpion with pinchers and tail up walking around. It crawled under the baseboard before I could step on it, so it still lives in there. That’s the first time I’ve noticed a scorpion in the men’s room, but I’ve never paid attention before and the lighting is bad in there. So, watch out.
I took my wife and son out for a morning of fishing. We fished from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It was nice and cloudy most of the morning with temps in the 70s and light winds.
My son went out in his kayak to the discharge and fished there most of the day with 14 fish total on flukes.
I started at the Dam Road cove and caught a couple of unders and a couple of slot fish and then finished out at the discharge with a few more slot fish all on Big Bite trick sticks.
My wife didn’t boat any fish but had several bites. She found out the hard way that going fishing doesn’t mean going catching. :)
I took my wife and son out for a morning of fishing. We fished from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It was nice and cloudy most of the morning with temps in the 70s and light winds.
My son went out in his kayak to the discharge and fished there most of the day with 14 fish total on flukes.
I started at the Dam Road cove and caught a couple of unders and a couple of slot fish and then finished out at the discharge with a few more slot fish all on Big Bite trick sticks.
My wife didn’t boat any fish but had several bites. She found out the hard way that going fishing doesn’t mean going catching. :)
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Lt 10-5
Put in at Pace Bend at 230 and fished until about 5. Motored right across the lake and fished a bank with a bunch of docks and submerged brush. Threw a chart spinner for a while, but did not get a bit. Did not get a bite along the bank, but as soon as I pulled into the creek/cove directly across from Tatum Cove Boat ramp, started getting bit pretty good. The ticket seemed to be square bill cranks in shad patterns thrown very close to rock chunk banks on the shady side of the creek. Presence of brush did not seem to matter. Probably put 15 in the boat…all LT specials. Caught one Guad that would have kept. Did catch a few on a smoke/glitter grub. Fishing seems to be getting better every day. Got rained on for about five minutes, but it was a dang nice day to be on the water. Good luck!
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Fs brand new minn kota terrova trolly motor
Selling new Minn Kota trolly motor w/ sonar, etc. Never opened, brand new in box. I decided to go a different route. My loss is your gain.
Price: 1000 OBO Plus shipping
Condition: Brand New in Box
Location: Dallas, TX
TERROVA 55 LB 54 INCH SHAFT US2 i-PILOT | Minn Kota Motors
MY MODEL: TERROVA 55 LB 54" US2/i-PILOT Edit
Control: Remote and Foot Pedal
Volts: 12
Max Thrust: 55 lbs.
Shaft Length: 54"
i-Pilot
Universal Sonar 2
Speed Control: Variable
AutoPilot: Incl. on i-Pilot
Price: 1000 OBO Plus shipping
Condition: Brand New in Box
Location: Dallas, TX
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MY MODEL: TERROVA 55 LB 54" US2/i-PILOT Edit
Control: Remote and Foot Pedal
Volts: 12
Max Thrust: 55 lbs.
Shaft Length: 54"
i-Pilot
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Speed Control: Variable
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Fs: Brand new minn kota terrova trolly motor
Selling new Minn Kota trolly motor w/ sonar, etc. Never opened, brand new in box. I decided to go a different route. My loss is your gain.
Price: 1000 OBO Plus shipping
Condition: Brand New in Box
Location: Dallas, TX
TERROVA 55 LB 54 INCH SHAFT US2 i-PILOT | Minn Kota Motors
MY MODEL: TERROVA 55 LB 54" US2/i-PILOT Edit
Control: Remote and Foot Pedal
Volts: 12
Max Thrust: 55 lbs.
Shaft Length: 54"
i-Pilot
Universal Sonar 2
Speed Control: Variable
AutoPilot: Incl. on i-Pilot
Price: 1000 OBO Plus shipping
Condition: Brand New in Box
Location: Dallas, TX
TERROVA 55 LB 54 INCH SHAFT US2 i-PILOT | Minn Kota Motors
MY MODEL: TERROVA 55 LB 54" US2/i-PILOT Edit
Control: Remote and Foot Pedal
Volts: 12
Max Thrust: 55 lbs.
Shaft Length: 54"
i-Pilot
Universal Sonar 2
Speed Control: Variable
AutoPilot: Incl. on i-Pilot
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Schooling on FCL
I haven’t read or heard of any schooling on Fayette County lake. Did I miss those reports or did it just not happen this year?
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Monday 5 October 2015
Keeping it simple on the Mississippi
“Whatever bites on red-tailed chubs, but we’ll mostly probably catch smallmouth bass.” Genz wouldn’t rule out a northern pike, and walleyes are native …
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Lake Travis 10/4
We fished from about 10am-3pm. I caught 4 bass and my fiance caught 2 bass but missed a few. Most of the bass were small and caught around submerged brush. Only one caught next to a marina. I mostly threw a KVD square bill shad while she mostly threw a white chatterbait. I got some nibbles on a kind of smokey clear colored grub with blue flakes.
We’re newbies to bass fishing though so we had fun. Looking forward to doing more fishing.
She caught this one. Is this a Guadalupe bass?
We’re newbies to bass fishing though so we had fun. Looking forward to doing more fishing.
She caught this one. Is this a Guadalupe bass?
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Fishin Humor
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Greetings! New Member here
Been following the Forum for some time and figured it time to join in on the circus!
Big fan of anything outdoors. Love to hunt and fish. Live in NW Austin and been out on Travis and Austin a bit this year. Fishing has been tough on Travis, but getting better. Austin has been hit and miss. Some good toads still in there.
Anyhow, I’ll see if I can’t get out and catch or kill anything and share that experience with you all.
Looking forward to learning/honing skills from some of you. Even some of you goofy mofos on here. Y'all are too nice to some of these cats!
Can’t promise I’ll be that guy! :p
Big fan of anything outdoors. Love to hunt and fish. Live in NW Austin and been out on Travis and Austin a bit this year. Fishing has been tough on Travis, but getting better. Austin has been hit and miss. Some good toads still in there.
Anyhow, I’ll see if I can’t get out and catch or kill anything and share that experience with you all.
Looking forward to learning/honing skills from some of you. Even some of you goofy mofos on here. Y'all are too nice to some of these cats!
Can’t promise I’ll be that guy! :p
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Little Disappointed!!!
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Little disappointed in this guy. He sure looked a lot better in Velet and on the Trail Cam. Still a nice Double Drop but I am not sure if I would shoot him.
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Little disappointed in this guy. He sure looked a lot better in Velet and on the Trail Cam. Still a nice Double Drop but I am not sure if I would shoot him.
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Poc 10/2-4
Pulled a last minute to POC last weekend. If you are thinking about it, STOP THINKING and go. If idiot novices like Bob and me can get a close limit of trout, anyone can.
We tried for the Jetty on Sat. morning but the there was a wind out of the NE that kept steady 4fters rolling into the ICW. We tried, we got drenched, we decided to to hit the shallows…. We caught fish. Only bait available was croaker. Shrimp boats couldn’t get out due to conditions. We caught fish on live bait and arti’s. Thank you Doug, Redfish Magic was a kicker.
Saturdays pull was a short limit of 17"-18" trout, 3 flounder, and, and 1-35" red. LOTS of shorts in the trinity. Sunday also got us lots of shorts and 1 nice keeper trout for the box (3 hrs).
SPI, and the Brownsville Shipping Channel next week, for 5 dayz……. Here’s to the Snookie.
We tried for the Jetty on Sat. morning but the there was a wind out of the NE that kept steady 4fters rolling into the ICW. We tried, we got drenched, we decided to to hit the shallows…. We caught fish. Only bait available was croaker. Shrimp boats couldn’t get out due to conditions. We caught fish on live bait and arti’s. Thank you Doug, Redfish Magic was a kicker.
Saturdays pull was a short limit of 17"-18" trout, 3 flounder, and, and 1-35" red. LOTS of shorts in the trinity. Sunday also got us lots of shorts and 1 nice keeper trout for the box (3 hrs).
SPI, and the Brownsville Shipping Channel next week, for 5 dayz……. Here’s to the Snookie.
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Outdoor Report: Catching carp on fly tackle
I used to think that I was a pretty good trout fisherman and could reliably get a few bass, bluegill or crappie on flies. Since I’ve been trying to catch carp …
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Who to call?
I have noticed when I launch my boat at the boat ramp under the 360 bridge, it is really dark when backing and trying to see the three ramps. There is a big street light pointed towards the boat ramp, but it is blocked by a big tree and provides no light on the ramp itself.
Who should be called to see if they would trim the tree or install another light that would shine on the ramp.
I don’t see them listening to a bunch of fishermen, but I still think something should be said.
Who should be called to see if they would trim the tree or install another light that would shine on the ramp.
I don’t see them listening to a bunch of fishermen, but I still think something should be said.
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Gettin' in a LLM state of mind...
There’s nothing like a week in Port Isabel to decompress. :cool:
We booked our room at the White Sands today. It’s no longer run by the Marchan family, but it’s still a great property. 7th night is still free. Off-season prices are in effect - $59/night plus taxes for a suite. Hard to beat.
We booked our guide trip yesterday - Mike Knox was recommended. I’m looking forward to fishing with him. He’ll be the fourth guide we’ve fished with down there…nice to have a variety. (Lou Austin and Gilbert Vela were the most recent - both good.)
After that trip, we’ll have the rest of the week to explore in The Cayenne.
I’m SO ready.
Ken
We booked our room at the White Sands today. It’s no longer run by the Marchan family, but it’s still a great property. 7th night is still free. Off-season prices are in effect - $59/night plus taxes for a suite. Hard to beat.
We booked our guide trip yesterday - Mike Knox was recommended. I’m looking forward to fishing with him. He’ll be the fourth guide we’ve fished with down there…nice to have a variety. (Lou Austin and Gilbert Vela were the most recent - both good.)
After that trip, we’ll have the rest of the week to explore in The Cayenne.
I’m SO ready.
Ken
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Georgetown Hybrid
Fished Georgetown from 7:00-11:00 this morning and managed 2 small largemouths and one nice 18.5 inch 3 pound Hybrid. My first legal Hybrid from Georgetown! Man what a fight! I was expecting a bigger fish when I finally got it to the boat. Now I just need to do it again.
Hybrids really do exist in Georgetown!
Hybrids really do exist in Georgetown!
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Galvanized Trailer Needed
Looking for a Galvanized Trailer for an 18ft Empire Aluminum boat. It is an old Game Warden boat and has a flat bottom.
Trying to help a friend find a trailer for his boat.
Call Keith at: 5 one 2- 6 one eight- nine one 72
Trying to help a friend find a trailer for his boat.
Call Keith at: 5 one 2- 6 one eight- nine one 72
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Bastrop 10/3 - Good but expensive day
Headed out to Bastrop yesterday afternoon and fished from 3:30-8pm. North wind but not too bad. Wind calmed as the sun went down. Fished mainly on the discharge side near the reeds - water temp was between 89-92. Fishing really turned on around 6:30 and they were still hitting when we left at 8. I threw a shallow shad crank (0-3 feet), rattlesnakes weightless and senkos. They didn’t really care. Did not see or look for much schooling action in open water. Ended up with 30+ I would say.
I made it home but as I was backing in to the driveway I noticed one of the trailer wheels making some noise. It was hot as sh!t and I immediately knew something was wrong - it was also missing the outside cap which I knew was not good and I hadn’t noticed it missing before. I’m really surprised the wheel didn’t come off and go flying down the road. This is my fault - this is a used boat and trailer that I’ve had since January and I’ve been meaning to re-pack the bearings but this will be a costly lesson in waiting too long. The outside bearing basically disintegrated and it cut a groove into the spindle as well as wearing the last washer onto the spindle so as to I can not remove it now.
To move forward, everything I’ve been reading is pointing to having to replace the axle as you can not simply replace the spindle. Replacing the axle will involve welding. Looks like a bunch of ABFer’s in the past have used Spillar Hitches on S. Congress and would recommend taking the trailer to them. Am I correct that this is a weld job and that I can’t salvage/replace the spindle without replacing the axle as well? I have a tandem trailer and I’ve read it is ok to ride on 3 tires but make sure to chain or strap the exposed axle up so as not to have it make any contact with the road - any opinions on that? I’m going to give Spillar Hitches a call tomorrow and hopefully Gary can input his 2 cents but does anybody have a rough estimate on cost or any other suggested actions to take?
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I made it home but as I was backing in to the driveway I noticed one of the trailer wheels making some noise. It was hot as sh!t and I immediately knew something was wrong - it was also missing the outside cap which I knew was not good and I hadn’t noticed it missing before. I’m really surprised the wheel didn’t come off and go flying down the road. This is my fault - this is a used boat and trailer that I’ve had since January and I’ve been meaning to re-pack the bearings but this will be a costly lesson in waiting too long. The outside bearing basically disintegrated and it cut a groove into the spindle as well as wearing the last washer onto the spindle so as to I can not remove it now.
To move forward, everything I’ve been reading is pointing to having to replace the axle as you can not simply replace the spindle. Replacing the axle will involve welding. Looks like a bunch of ABFer’s in the past have used Spillar Hitches on S. Congress and would recommend taking the trailer to them. Am I correct that this is a weld job and that I can’t salvage/replace the spindle without replacing the axle as well? I have a tandem trailer and I’ve read it is ok to ride on 3 tires but make sure to chain or strap the exposed axle up so as not to have it make any contact with the road - any opinions on that? I’m going to give Spillar Hitches a call tomorrow and hopefully Gary can input his 2 cents but does anybody have a rough estimate on cost or any other suggested actions to take?
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The Strop 10/3and10/4
-I hit up Bastrop yesterday 10/3 for a solo trip. Fished dusk till noon.
air temp at launch 55*
water temp 83*
calm winds pushing to 5-10mph later
I had in mind to go out and see if the fall shallow pattern was starting and it didn’t disappoint.I started out with a Pop R in 3-7 fow.I had 7 in the boat before 8am. swithed to texas rigged plastics and had a few bites but that was about it.Tried to get a square bill bite but no takers. Off the water at noon.
Me and the wife got on the water this morning 10/4 at 7:30 and I went right back to where I had the best luck yesterday. Tried the Pop R again and caught one keeper on it. Swithed to a chatter bait slow rolled through the grass and picked up 2 healthy 17 inchers and one 16 that weighed probably about a pound. it was the skinniest fish I have seen on Bastrop.My wife threw her trusty Carolina rig all morning and didn’t get bit. off the water around 10:30.
air temp 59 at launch
water temp 83
wind out of the north 5 mph.
air temp at launch 55*
water temp 83*
calm winds pushing to 5-10mph later
I had in mind to go out and see if the fall shallow pattern was starting and it didn’t disappoint.I started out with a Pop R in 3-7 fow.I had 7 in the boat before 8am. swithed to texas rigged plastics and had a few bites but that was about it.Tried to get a square bill bite but no takers. Off the water at noon.
Me and the wife got on the water this morning 10/4 at 7:30 and I went right back to where I had the best luck yesterday. Tried the Pop R again and caught one keeper on it. Swithed to a chatter bait slow rolled through the grass and picked up 2 healthy 17 inchers and one 16 that weighed probably about a pound. it was the skinniest fish I have seen on Bastrop.My wife threw her trusty Carolina rig all morning and didn’t get bit. off the water around 10:30.
air temp 59 at launch
water temp 83
wind out of the north 5 mph.
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Local pond report 10-4
went back to the local pond with the kiddo. He wanted to throw his new hula popper and catch one bass. Temp was in upper seventies around 10:30. Water was down a foot, stained but clearer then usual, and looked better then a couple weeks ago. He threw his popper and I threw a t-rig water melon red flake fluke. No luck. So, he switched to a watermelon black seed fluke and I switched to a trig senko in watermelon with red and green flake (basically my number one bait on the pond). I hooked into one but he shook it while I was passing the pole to the kiddo. A couple minutes later I felt a tap and I layed the wood on one. Passed it to kiddo. Line starts stripping out as he is trying to reel, so I tightened the drag a smidge. He even said, whimpering “dad, I think it’s to big”. He kept at it though. Got it close to shore and he handed pole to me, grabbed his net and gave it a go. It was to big for the net. Unhooked it and he released it back in the water. He was pretty pumped. He then needed to pee in the bushes and wanted to play on the playground.
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Lake Pflugerville 10/3/15
Todd and I started the morning on the same wavelength. We both were primarily throwing soft plastics. Todd quickly got a couple in the boat to my chagrin, as I flubbed a couple of good strikes. Todd got a couple more (by boat flipping ‘em, LOL) but now I was matching him fish for fish.
The water vis dropped to around two feet, and I up-sized my tackle and got good bite. The fish swam under the boat and headed for the thick grass. I yelled at Todd for help. Without hesitating, he grabbed my line and boat flipped this lean four pounder. Thanks Todd!
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The water vis dropped to around two feet, and I up-sized my tackle and got good bite. The fish swam under the boat and headed for the thick grass. I yelled at Todd for help. Without hesitating, he grabbed my line and boat flipped this lean four pounder. Thanks Todd!
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Perch identification
Trying to figure out what type this is. Haven’t seen it in the pond before. Thinking green sunfish. Good little fighter though
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No More Lake Travis Sunday Tournaments for 2015
With the dismal turnout we have had no one, clearly, wants to fish Travis so I’m throwing in the towel…….
I will be back on Austin next month.
See you guys then.
I will be back on Austin next month.
See you guys then.
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Help!
Been fishing with 15# braid Texas rig and the line keeps getting cut by the bass at the hook. Happened 3-4 times now. Been using polymer knot. How can I prevent this? Thanks
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Saved the skunk
Headed down the street to Lake Pflugerville this morning around 9:30am. Fished till about 11am without a bite so I decided to head back to the truck. I’m almost back to the truck when I see a decent bass sitting in about a foot of water. Decided to throw my senko out, kind of expecting him to be spooked off. I throw it about 10 yards passed him in some weeds and started slowly twitching it toward him. Got close and he swam up to investigate but didn’t take it. Threw it out again, got it close to him and slowed it down, letting it sit for about 5-10 seconds before barely twitching it again. He turned and grabbed it by the end, I was a little too excited to I tried to set the hook too early, I don’t even think he had the hook in his mouth. Cursing myself as he started to jolt away, but then noticed he turned and settled just about 6 feet from where he was. Decided to throw it at him again, surely he’s not going to take it again.. Same technique, nice and slow, got it close he turned and grabbed it, this time I was ready, waited a second and set the hook. Fish on… Measured 15 inches. Not bad… at least I saved the skunk and it was the first bass I’ve caught by visually spotting. I saw a larger one in the same area but it swam off. ImageUploadedByOutdoor Forums1443894436.832063.jpg
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Arkansas Bend???
Im sorry if I didn’t post this in the correct thread. I was wondering if Arkansas bend is able to launch 20ft boats right now? I know the water level shows that its 5’ above the bottom of the ramp, just didn’t know if that would be enough to launch my boat tomorrow am.
Thanks
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Tracker Wet Sand Before and After Pictures!
So just to show that the proof’s in the puddin’ Here are some of the before and after pictures of my Bass Cat after Tracker worked their magic on it! I huge thanks to Gary and crew, I know I can always count on them to shoot me straight, and give me the best deal I can get. The first two pictures are obviously before and the last three are after. The entire boat looks great, but what gets me is how good the fenders look!
JR
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JR
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battery charger advice
This is the second Cabelas Pro Angler 3 bank charger in 1 ½ years to boil batteries dry. Of course I will return this one. What brand on board chargers if any are you in the group using?
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Sunday 4 October 2015
Tips for more fall bass
As the water cools, bass fishing begins its fall transformation. It’s time to switch gears, changing tactics and presentations in order to catch more …
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JOHN INGLE: Public outreach promotes trophy bass fishing
One of the benchmarks in bass fishing is catching a lunker. Your lunker may be defined as the biggest bass you have caught to date. Congratulations …
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NHIAA: Keene anglers win bass fishing crown
Bishop Guertin of Nashua finished sixth after catching two fish with a combined weight of 4.18 pounds. Prospect Mountain of Alton only caught one fish …
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Watson Wins Open Tournament At Table Rock
Elite Series pro Rick Clunn won the $750 Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Award on the pro side by catching a 5-pound, 13-ounce largemouth.
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Saturday 3 October 2015
Berkeley High Bass Club anglers qualify for national championship
Berkeley High School Bass Club team members Eric Glenn (left) and … We didn’t catch one for a good long time so we started fishing docks like we do …
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Where Is The Best Place To Catch Salmon In Mass?
… Favorite Bass:Largemouth. Posted October 03 2015 - 06:31 AM. Wachusett has salmon but you either need a lot of luck or put in a lot of time to catch …
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Gone fishing with Jerry Miller
“A RARE CATCH - This two-pound Kentucky bass was caught this week by Jerry Miller on Lake Jacksonville. In our area most Kentucky bass average …
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Friday 2 October 2015
Outdoors Q&A: Bass Fishing Beyond Limits?
Q: I was reading one of your responses to a trout fisherman’s question regarding continuing to fish and practicing catch and release after he had five …
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Changing pattern to fit fish mood
BASS/FISHING REPORT: The past week we have been using several … one of my favorite ways to catch bass…..spinnerbaits and shallow grass.
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Blitz and Glitz with Chester Pitts: Visiting Bass Pro Shop with Ben Jones
It’s Blitz and Glitz with Chester Pitts and this week, Chester visits Bass Pro Shop, which is … YOU KNOW HOW TO CATCH A FISH AND FILLET IT?
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Catch A Fish, Win $70K At Big Bass Bash
The Big Bass Bash, organized by Anglers In Action, is set for Saturday … This past spring’s Big Bass Bash winner landed a 7.56 pound bash and took …
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Fall months a perfect time for bass fishing
A full-time local bass fishing guide for the past 20 years and an avid … spinners, chatters and top-water lures to catch bass during what should be an …
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Kayla Nevius Wins GoPro Best Catch Contest
(Oct 1, 2015 - BIRMINGHAM, AL) When Kayla Nevius caught an 8-pound, 2-ounce bass one morning before work, she was excited, but she didn't …
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This Week's DNR Fishing Report
Channel Catfish – Fair: Anglers are catching catfish using dip baits, cut bait, and chicken liver fishing from boat and shore. White Bass – Good: White …
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Fishing report: Cooler weather prompts better fishing
Anglers are catching bass and pickerel at Glendale Lake while casting and trolling … A few bass are also hitting on jigs tipped a piece of worm.
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Dek-It Electronics Dash Mount
For Sale: Dek-It Electronics Dash Mount
I purchased this to mount my HDS9 to the dash, but ended up building my own mount/dash insert instead. This is brand new and I paid $85 for it 2 months ago. I will let it go for $50 ($60 shipped). More info can be found here: Dek-It Electronics Mounts
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I purchased this to mount my HDS9 to the dash, but ended up building my own mount/dash insert instead. This is brand new and I paid $85 for it 2 months ago. I will let it go for $50 ($60 shipped). More info can be found here: Dek-It Electronics Mounts
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Tournament Newbie (No boat)
Hey y'all my name is Jonathan. I love fishing, but have never actually been in a tournament. My dad who is an excellent fisher, going on his 7th combat tour overseas, has decided that when he gets back he is going to buy a bass boat. I want to start improving my fishing skills so that one day I can kick some (b)ass in a tournament with my pops. I am looking for someone who wouldn’t mind me riding on their boat to fish with, I will even chip in for gas. I’m even willing to fish in a tandem kayak haha, anything to get me some more exposure to our beautiful lakes. I live 10 minutes from Lake Austin so until then I’ll be bank fishing. Tight lines y'all!
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Curado E7
I need to sell this E7 in order for new purchases, I’m asking $110 for it and is in great condition. ImageUploadedByOutdoor Forums1443729185.459191.jpg
Will come in an E5 box with papers.
Will come in an E5 box with papers.
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For Sale, VIP Stealth 190 Fish and Ski Boat
This has been a great boat for fishing and also for use for family fun!
See ad on Craigslist - Austin
VIP Stealth 190 Fish and Ski Boat
Thank you!
See ad on Craigslist - Austin
VIP Stealth 190 Fish and Ski Boat
Thank you!
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Lawns worse than Rice
So much for that argument about rice using more water!
Misinformed again by COA and all the experts!
I would say read it and weep, but Austin’s known for even when presented with evidence they are wrong, they still believe utter BS!
Death to Lawns | Dallas Observer
Misinformed again by COA and all the experts!
I would say read it and weep, but Austin’s known for even when presented with evidence they are wrong, they still believe utter BS!
Death to Lawns | Dallas Observer
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Thursday 1 October 2015
Fishing with Dennis
Shore anglers are also catching a few bass, smaller perch and a trout. All fish will start cruising shallower water as temperatures continue to drop.
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Austin Area Bassin' Video
I’ve had several GoPro clips piling up over the past several months that haven’t found a way into any of my other videos, so I figured I’d just throw some of them together into a compilation video to feature on the front page of my website. It’s basically just me layin’ down the hammer on some basses. :cool: There’s clips from a few different area lakes (mostly Lake Austin). Basically it’s a just-for-fun video. :p None of this footage was taken from trips that I was guiding on. These are all just out fishin’ and havin’ fun. I think a little bit of Wednesday Nighter footage too.
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