The Miracle Tank

[najer]

I have a couple of outdoor recliners and a portable tiki bar!

I know, is it bring your own blankie? ;)

 

[Fin]

I know, is it bring your own blankie? ;)

Depends on the season. You might just need shorts and flip flops. :)

 

[Manose]

You absolutely have to tell him the stories you have! If you can handle having us hang out for a while, I'll bring lunch and we can talk tank and fishing! You know he is crazy about you!

I have many stories but the most important thing for me is getting out of the house. I have been inside since covid and I have fell into that dark place that needs to go away with some sunlight and a short trip down to you guys.

 

[najer]

I have many stories but the most important thing for me is getting out of the house. I have been inside since covid and I have fell into that dark place that needs to go away with some sunlight and a short trip down to you guys.

England, apart from the first few weeks when I went out every 2 or 3 days I have made myself go out every day at least to my local shop, I wear a mask, socially distance and carry a hand sanitizer at all times, the one thing I decided at the start of all this was to not panic and get my anti depressants adjusted, you are as strong as me, we need to decide how strong we are. :)

 

[Ron Reefman]

@Ron Reefman how big in diameter would you estimate the average curlique to be that you see in the ocean?

They are, on average, only a inch or so in diameter at the base. I've seen some as big as 3" to 4" in diameter, but they are much, much less common.

 

[najer]

I think I just figured out how to do a really easy surge engine, someone remind me tomorrow, reverse drown out! ;)

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Can you put a couple of comfy chairs, a mobile bar and a couple of blankets aside somewhere so @Fin and me can relax and watch the emu mounting / racing?! ;)

already there for you on the fishhouse balcony overlooking the lake.

 

[najer]

already there for you on the fishhouse balcony overlooking the lake.

You know I speak English English right, ... looking forward to some shine and smiles! :)

 

[NS Mike D]

I want to share this pic with people who would understand. As you know I pulled the plastic plants from my 5 gal betta tank and went all live plants. While not exactly fitting in the with aquascape, I planted two annubias plants on the theory that the leaves would serve as a "bed" for the betta. Now I have never seen my betta on the plastic betta resting leaf in the two years since setting up the tank. Today I caught him taking a nice midday siesta....

(note to self: take the 2 mins and clean the dang back glass, for crying aloud!)

 

[fishguy242]

already there for you on the fishhouse balcony overlooking the lake.

and no worries all about a chilly night...i have that covered ;)

 

[NS Mike D]

i am a superstisious person,best fishin is at lowestbarometric pressure before and rt as the front comes through ;)

The Ocean and Sound are a lot easier. Moving water. 2 hours before the high tide and then the 2 hours with the outgoing tide. Of course you go to the beach on the low tide to check out the structure (sand bars, gulleys etc) that mother nature created since the last tide, and well why not fish the low tide while you are already there. And fish the full moon. And fish the morning. And fish sunset. And fish stripers and blues in the Spring. Fish the fluke in the summer. Fish the sea bass and porgies in the late summer. Fish the blues in the early fall. Then fish the stripers and black fish until december. Then fish the cod and ling in the winter. Fish the noreasters, fish the flat water. Fish before a storm. Fish after a storm. Fish the ocean, fish the canyons, fish the inlets, fish the bays, fish the rocks, fish the piers, fish from a boat, fish the birds, fish from a kayak, fish from a beach. Fish the lakes. Fish the ponds, fish the streams.

It's a good thing that over the years I have narrowed it down. :)

 

[fishguy242]

The Ocean and Sound are a lot easier. Moving water. 2 hours before the high tide and then the 2 hours with the outgoing tide. Of course you go to the beach on the low tide to check out the structure (sand bars, gulleys etc) that mother nature created since the last tide, and well why not fish the low tide while you are already there. And fish the full moon. And fish the morning. And fish sunset. And fish stripers and blues in the Spring. Fish the fluke in the summer. Fish the sea bass and porgies in the late summer. Fish the blues in the early fall. Then fish the stripers and black fish until december. Then fish the cod and ling in the winter. Fish the noreasters, fish the flat water. Fish before a storm. Fish after a storm. Fish the ocean, fish the canyons, fish the inlets, fish the bays, fish the rocks, fish the piers, fish from a boat, fish the birds, fish from a kayak, fish from a beach. Fish the lakes. Fish the ponds, fish the streams.

It's a good thing that over the years I have narrowed it down. :)

LOVE IT ,leave no body of water unchecked ;)

 

[Katrina71]

Went fishing all day with my family. Peace out.

 

[Dolelo96]

Heads Up, this is a long post about family fishing and lots of pics.

Day, Night, Boat, Kayak, Beach, lures, bait .......

@Katrina71, learn to tie knots and just keep putting the line in the water. I've have high end custom rod, reels and lures as well as and ugly stick and basic lures, they all catch.

A cheap jig head with a plastic bass assassin seems to out-fish everything in my lure bag.

Local bait and tackle shops can be a reliable source of information. Don't chase internet reports. They are good for identifying trends, but fish are gone by the time you get there.

Many anglers keep a log. They note tides, moon, weather, time of day etc. Very important it to "match the hatch" . Mimic the bait in the water on which the fish are feeding. There will be patterns, so part of the fun is understanding these cycles. Keeping a log is a great way for a youngster to learn about fish habits and habitants.

Rinse the rod and reel off after every use, and learn how to open it up and clean it every few months.


Fishing with my youngest:

The kid learned rain or shine quickly

The kid picked the spot (based on his success at the above dock), set the strategy on his own and won a local fishing derby.

The elder in full fish mindset

and the payoff

They are gown up now:

A friend recognized us one night at snapped this pic.

enjoy the journey

Great pictures, but that last one should be in a magazine. If you haven’t already, you should have that blown up to hang. Nowadays you can have it blown up on canvas. We had one done when Kendall was 2. It’s hard to tell from my pic, but having it done on canvas looks awesome.

 

[Dolelo96]

I guess I need to unplug and move back to a small fishing community where people just rely on one another and take care of each other. I'm very confused by today's society.

We have an old motorhome my husband uses during hunting season. I told him we need to sell the house, redo the inside of the camper and find some small, out of the way town where this stuff doesn’t exist. People just helping people

 

[Dolelo96]

If I get banned, thank you all for the love and laughs. None of you will be forgotten.

We will just set up our own private forum, chase you down and haul you back. You don’t honestly believe you can get rid of us that easy? ;Happy

 

[fishguy242]

We have an old motorhome my husband uses during hunting season. I told him we need to sell the house, redo the inside of the camper and find some small, out of the way town where this stuff doesn’t exist. People just helping people

here..clay co illinois.. so far so good...knock on wood 2x..that's the fisherman in me, now i'm gonna burn it ;)

 

[fishguy242]

We will just set up our own private forum, chase you down and haul you back. You don’t honestly believe you can get rid of us that easy? ;Happy

i'm in have her lat n long;):p

 

[Katrina71]

Y'all are too funny!

 

[fishguy242]

@Fin please get started on the bus ship,..cow plow on front ...i'm not going under bus again... :p