April 2015 Florida Bragging Rights BS thread

SFL BassHunter · April 12, 2015, 08:37:05 AM

That sucks FD hope you recover quickly from the fall. By the way that looks like its going to be a very nice rod. Cool dragon graphic!

Pz3 · April 12, 2015, 09:41:35 AM

Ill get my measurements later i just snapped photos.

So this spot I found a while ago right behind my coin laundry place. tons of hydrilla and I knew they wanted bait fish. Last time out they destroyed 3 swim baits so this time they destroyed two.

But this was the lure of the day.

Lipripper · April 12, 2015, 12:37:43 PM

Nice looking bass

Can't wait till I can set the hook on my first one of the year.

Took · April 12, 2015, 12:50:16 PM

Quote from: Fishindaddy on April 11, 2015, 03:07:33 PM
I slipped on the trailer Monday night loading to come home from vacation. Landed on the winch and busted up a few ribs. Cane pole fishing if I'm lucky. I have been working on some rods today.

The Dragon Stick is under construction. 7-6 Heavy Telescoping Flippin Stick.

Telescope Flipping setup so nice! What are the specs?

West6550 · April 12, 2015, 08:09:38 PM

Nice fish Lou! Way to crank up the heat!

FD · April 12, 2015, 08:54:31 PM

Quote from: Took on April 12, 2015, 12:50:16 PM
Telescope Flipping setup so nice! What are the specs?

It's an IFS764xMF blank. 7'-6" with a collapsed length of 6'.

Heavy power with Moderate Fast action.
Fuji SK2 Split Reel seat with my FDX custom grips
Fuji SiC concept guides

It will perfect for medium to heavy flippin and slinging big swim baits.

I finished up the handle last night

Lipripper · April 12, 2015, 09:01:01 PM

Fishindaddy since I promised Lou not to post in the other thread.

Nice Bass you caught there.

FD · April 12, 2015, 09:02:56 PM

Quote from: West6550 on April 11, 2015, 10:55:52 PM
Sorry to hear FD. Excited to hear how that rod works out.

This one is a prototype. I can get the blank (for now) at 60% off which will allow me to sell these in the $175 ball park.

$125 if you want one now.

Deadeye · April 13, 2015, 11:16:49 AM

Nice job on the catches this weekend guys.

Lou way to make a charge and take the lead! Awesome fish you got into there.

West6550 · April 13, 2015, 01:01:13 PM

FD I spoke with the wife. Looks like I'll be drooling and planning!! Going to start eyeballing blanks now.

Capt. BassinLou · April 13, 2015, 01:04:33 PM

Quote from: West6550 on April 13, 2015, 01:01:13 PM
FD I spoke with the wife. Looks like I'll be drooling and planning!! Going to start eyeballing blanks now.

Going custom huh?? Awesome!!

West6550 · April 13, 2015, 05:47:56 PM

Yes sir. Now blank shopping!

Deadeye · April 14, 2015, 04:39:31 AM

Morning guys & gals.

You guys were killing it this weekend while all I could do was read and watch. I'm heading out here shortly and I'm hoping some feeding activity is still going on.

Planning to go to a different spot than I have yet this month. Been fishing it for about 10 years on and off and just starting to SORT OF figure it out. Rarely catch a lot of fish there but the ones I do are usually decent. The place is loaded with fish and I have been told of personal experiences of catching 8-10 lbers from there. I have a 7 lb from last year there.

Crazy thing about this place is almost everything looks the same and from the ramp all the way around it it is ringed with Stem Pads. Some places hold fish and some don't. There is also some reed grasses that grow here and there. Not a big lake but it gets pounded every weekend from the Jet Skis and Ski Boats. I mean it gets bad wakes out there just from them doing it on purpose.

The last time I fished it on a weekend morning I was trying to leave before they took over the lake. One guy just kept running circles 100 ft from the ramp throwing wakes all over it. Took me 4 times to get the boat on the trailer. The parking area was taken over with Jet Skis & Trailers for them. They had a regular party going on with a Portable Repair Garage set up tuning the Jets, Music blasting, and people everywhere.

I'm walking back up the loading dock after finally getting the boat on the trailer and one guys says to me "you think there is any alligators out there". I just looked at him and said "not today" and kept walking.

Capt. BassinLou · April 14, 2015, 11:45:29 AM

Park is doing pretty good today. 5.5lbs and 21"r

Deadeye · April 14, 2015, 01:14:58 PM

Nice fish Lou.

I caught 4 today and lost 2 at the boat. Missed several to. They were just not taking it very well, light hits and not committing to taking it.

Capt. BassinLou · April 14, 2015, 01:19:13 PM

Fortunately last 2 bank fishing outings have been very successful. Unfortunately, I will not be going to the Glades for the month of April.

.... my boat is having engine problems and my schedule along with my mechanics schedule does not allow us to meet til the end of month.

Next Saturday I will trying out a new area so hopefully I can bust the century mark wide open this month.

West6550 · April 14, 2015, 01:22:03 PM

Nice fish Lou and numbers!

I am off the next 7 days so I hope to catch a few. Fishing tomorrow AM with a bud of mine.

Deadeye · April 14, 2015, 05:03:29 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 14, 2015, 01:19:13 PM
Fortunately last 2 bank fishing outings have been very successful. Unfortunately, I will not be going to the Glades for the month of April. .... my boat is having engine problems and my schedule along with my mechanics schedule does not allow us to meet til the end of month.

Next Saturday I will trying out a new area so hopefully I can bust the century mark wide open this month.

Just re-read this and seen you were having motor problems. What's wrong, anything major?

Capt. BassinLou · April 14, 2015, 05:08:02 PM

Quote from: Deadeye on April 14, 2015, 05:03:29 PM
Just re-read this and seen you were having motor problems. What's wrong, anything major?

Thermostat or something else. Motor runs fine but its not peeing water.

Pferox · April 14, 2015, 05:16:14 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 14, 2015, 05:08:02 PM
Thermostat or something else. Motor runs fine but its not peeing water.

Sounds like impeller or it is plugged up. SAND DAUBERS the suckers.

SFL BassHunter · April 14, 2015, 05:20:12 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 14, 2015, 01:19:13 PM
Fortunately last 2 bank fishing outings have been very successful. Unfortunately, I will not be going to the Glades for the month of April. .... my boat is having engine problems and my schedule along with my mechanics schedule does not allow us to meet til the end of month.

Next Saturday I will trying out a new area so hopefully I can bust the century mark wide open this month.

Lou you can come rough it with me on the banks of the glades if you want this weekend lol. It will require far more endurance than using your trolling motor to get around but its better than nothing. Maybe you can break that 100 mark even from the bank. If it doesnt work out then at least you get some excersise lol.

Or we could take my raft...um...inflatable boat out there on its maiden voyage. We just wont get very far on just a trolling motor i think.

Pferox · April 14, 2015, 05:24:32 PM

Quote from: rickdelprado on April 14, 2015, 05:20:12 PM
Or we could take my raft...um...inflatable boat out there on its maiden voyage. We just wont get very far on just a trolling motor i think.

Why did "Trolling for Gators" just come to mind?

Deadeye · April 14, 2015, 05:24:44 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 14, 2015, 05:08:02 PM
Thermostat or something else. Motor runs fine but its not peeing water.

LOU before you take it to him.......

If it's like mine there is a hose that comes out the back (Evinrude). Those little Mud Borrers (dobbers) carry small specks of dirt up it and they will clog it quicker than snot.

Mine they like to go all the way to the plastic Elbow that screws into the head. I take the hose off and see if I can blow through it. If I can then I unscrew that elbow and 95% of the time that is where it is plugged at.

The first time it happened I took mine to the mechanic too. He showed me how to do it my self. It's about a 10 minute fix.

Capt. BassinLou · April 14, 2015, 05:26:44 PM

Quote from: Deadeye on April 14, 2015, 05:24:44 PM
LOU before you take it to him.......

If it's like mine there is a hose that comes out the back (Evinrude). Those little Mud Borrers (dobbers) carry small specks of dirt up it and they will clog it quicker than snot.

Mine they like to go all the way to the plastic Elbow that screws into the head. I take the hose off and see if I can blow through it. If I can then I unscrew that elbow and 95% of the time that is where it is plugged at.

The first time it happened I took mine to the mechanic too. He showed me how to do it my self. It's about a 10 minute fix.

I will look into that thanks

Capt. BassinLou · April 14, 2015, 05:38:45 PM

Quote from: rickdelprado on April 14, 2015, 05:20:12 PM
Lou you can come rough it with me on the banks of the glades if you want this weekend lol. It will require far more endurance than using your trolling motor to get around but its better than nothing. Maybe you can break that 100 mark even from the bank. If it doesnt work out then at least you get some excersise lol.

Or we could take my raft...um...inflatable boat out there on its maiden voyage. We just wont get very far on just a trolling motor i think.

Thanks for the offer. Hmmmm..... inflatable and the glades in the same sentence just doesn't seem to gel.