March 2015 Florida Bragging Rights

Deadeye · March 26, 2015, 01:09:48 PM

Didn't say I was done with the contest, I said I was done with any further discussion on the Rod Measurement Topic. Didn't seem to matter anyway.

Deadeye · March 27, 2015, 01:07:54 PM

Well I knew with the rains coming in that taking the boat out today wasn't a good option. Besides I had some things to do this morning.

I figured what the heck throw a couple of rods in the truck and if I had time I'd stop by a pond or two.

Glad I did. Caught two and missed one. One will cull my 15.

So add this 23 to my Limit for the month so far.

Sorry for the 1st blurry Pic I was using my phone in the sun and couldn't really see if it came out alright or not. Glad I took the 2nd tail pic.

Oh and I got her on a Black/Blue Swimjig and she weighed 4.11 lbs.

That gives me:
15.5 + 17.5 + 18.5 + 22 + 23 = 96.5

One more good one I might break 100!

Deadeye · March 27, 2015, 01:08:21 PM

Double post from my phone, not sure why so I eliminated it.

Capt. BassinLou · March 27, 2015, 01:15:53 PM

Very nice Fred!! Like I have said in the past, this time of year favors the Central Fl guys. You tied with PZ for big fish so far. And obviously you have taken 1st place.

Deadeye · March 27, 2015, 01:18:35 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on March 27, 2015, 01:15:53 PM
Very nice Fred!! Like I have said in the past, this time of year favors the Central Fl guys. You tied with PZ for big fish so far. And obviously you have taken 1st place.

Yeah but it aint over yet and anyone can still put a whooping on anyone.

Capt. BassinLou · March 27, 2015, 01:21:57 PM

Quote from: Deadeye on March 27, 2015, 01:18:35 PM

Yeah but it aint over yet and anyone can still put a whooping on anyone.

You are correct my friend. This is far from over.

SFL BassHunter · March 27, 2015, 01:24:04 PM

Well done Fred! I can't see the pics for some reason, probably cause im at work but the numbers look excellent!

West6550 · March 27, 2015, 02:30:12 PM

Awesome job Fred! I'm looking forward to fishing tomorrow and hopefully culling up to 100"!

Deadeye · March 27, 2015, 02:40:32 PM

Hope you do West. Good Luck.

Deadeye · March 27, 2015, 05:02:04 PM

Lou,

If you get a chance could you post up the numbers going into the weekend so everyone knows where the stand for the final push?

Thanks.

Capt. BassinLou · March 27, 2015, 05:14:42 PM

Here are the numbers since this is the last wknd of March. Top 5 only.

1. Deadeye: 96.5"
2. WEST: 94"
3. Bassinlou: 92.5"
4. Rick: 87.75"
5. TOOK: 86.25"

The month is over on Tues.

Took · March 28, 2015, 07:52:50 AM

Don't think I'll be on the water again before this is over, but did score nicely here on vacation !

Capt. BassinLou · March 28, 2015, 08:02:15 AM

Tackle looks good TOOK. Can't speak of the Cigars, I don't know much about them.

Took · March 28, 2015, 08:03:40 AM

Lou they are top notch! May get back on Sunday to fish a few hours.

Capt. BassinLou · March 28, 2015, 08:06:27 AM

Quote from: Took on March 28, 2015, 08:03:40 AM
Lou they are top notch! May get back on Sunday to fish a few hours.

Best of luck, as you have seen, the comp as ramped up a bit.

SFL BassHunter · March 28, 2015, 08:29:30 AM

I am falling rather quickly in the standings. Gonna have to make today and tomorrow count at the trail.

FlatsNBay · March 28, 2015, 11:28:28 AM

Quote from: Took on March 25, 2015, 04:33:00 PM
Wondering what spinning reel everyone is running? It'll be for use in saltwater (light inshore) and heavyweight bass, mudfish and gar. Looking at Shimano Stradic 300fj and the Abu Garcia Revo SX30

I've had 4 Stradics and used 3 of them in the salt. I am slowly replacing them due to the same issue. After a while the anti reverse failed. I think that they are getting way over priced for my taste. I am thinking about the Phlueger Supreme. My brother in law swears by them. It also has a ton of great reviews. $100 most places. I am waiting to catch a sale and I will probably pull the trigger.

West6550 · March 28, 2015, 01:32:42 PM

Had a blast fishing today with sarge. He caught 5 or better and I managed about 10. I had two that went 16.5" which only culls me a 1/2" increase.

I doubt I will get out again before April.

16.5" watermelon u-vibe

Had: 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 = 94"
Now: 16.5, 18, 19, 20, 21 = 94.5"

MCS · March 28, 2015, 03:03:51 PM

West does that fish count? I having troubling seeing the numbers, you shoulda posted a close up of your 3rd ruler with a rod for verification....

Pferox · March 28, 2015, 04:50:46 PM

Quote from: FlatsNBay on March 28, 2015, 11:28:28 AM
I've had 4 Stradics and used 3 of them in the salt. I am slowly replacing them due to the same issue. After a while the anti reverse failed. I think that they are getting way over priced for my taste. I am thinking about the Phlueger Supreme. My brother in law swears by them. It also has a ton of great reviews. $100 most places. I am waiting to catch a sale and I will probably pull the trigger.

Most anti reverse bearings are not salt friendly, it is getting harder to find, but the ratcheting anti reverse is a better solution in the salt. Sorry should have posted this in the other thread.

FD · March 28, 2015, 05:02:42 PM

I was a boat captain/guide today for the PVA tourney on Toho. I did not get to fish much except when my vet was resting. He had a hard time in the wind and with his hands messed up, plus he was out of the military before I was born, he still boated 5, 2 of which were keepers.

I fished about 40 min today and caught a 15 to replace my 14.25 and then this 19 to replace the 15. Caught her on a spray grass mega vibe.

15.5+16.5+16.5+19+19.25=86.75

Tomorrow I get to fish all day, so it's on...

West6550 · March 28, 2015, 05:11:52 PM

Quote from: MCS on March 28, 2015, 03:03:51 PM
West does that fish count? I having troubling seeing the numbers, you shoulda posted a close up of your 3rd ruler with a rod for verification....

"Just zoom in" I honestly can careless if you can see it. If Lou has an issue I'll post the up close I took.

FD · March 28, 2015, 05:15:45 PM

Quote from: West6550 on March 28, 2015, 05:11:52 PM
"Just zoom in" I honestly can careless if you can see it. If Lou has an issue I'll post the up close I took.

I can see it without zooming in. Although I think is more like 16 and 17/32".

West6550 · March 28, 2015, 05:18:15 PM

Quote from: Fishindaddy on March 28, 2015, 05:15:45 PM
I can see it without zooming in. Although I think is more like 16 and 17/32".

Lol nice fish by the way Lee. Good luck tomorrow. Sorry your vet didn't win himself a boat.

Capt. BassinLou · March 28, 2015, 05:19:40 PM

Quote from: West6550 on March 28, 2015, 05:11:52 PM
"Just zoom in" I honestly can careless if you can see it. If Lou has an issue I'll post the up close I took.

I am good Thomas. That's MCS's weak attempt at humor... lmao!!!