Hi all
Mar 29, 2020 15:55:27 #
Mar 29, 2020 16:12:21 #
finschasers69
Loc: taylor co. w.v.
you are quite welcomed to the website it truly is educational as well as entertaining
Mar 29, 2020 19:14:58 #
Deb wrote:
I have been reading this forum for a while but can... (show quote)
Welcome Deb, lots of folks with good info here. Hope you get the chance to fish, soon.
Mar 29, 2020 20:01:34 #
Deb
Loc: Thonotosassa, FL
Thanks. So do I! I haven't tried fishing off the bridges yet but I see a lot of people doing that since they can't close the bridges so I might try that. I hope I can pull a fish up ( if I can catch one) before it drops off the hook. Have no idea what kind of bait or lure to use but I can ask ( if they will share their secrets).
Mar 29, 2020 22:20:24 #
Well Deb you’ve got your feet wet now. So glad your here to keep us strait. I’m a mid life geezer myself sep my mid is half of 140. Dang that sounds bad. HA
Mar 29, 2020 23:38:15 #
Mar 30, 2020 04:19:09 #
Deb
Loc: Thonotosassa, FL
Thanks for all the welcomes, guys. I hope I can learn some tips here and improve my catch rate...currently hovering around .02%.
Mar 30, 2020 06:05:01 #
Deb wrote:
Thanks for all the welcomes, guys. I hope I can learn some tips here and improve my catch rate...currently hovering around .02%.
Well, if you can sort through all the BS around here, I would just about guarantee you’ll double that catch rate 😜
I might suggest you get a long handled landing net to help get your catch up onto the bridge as reeling a fish in the air can’t be good for your equipment. Just be careful not to whack someone in the head with it.
It also may help to just go watch the current fishermen (I guess I should say people, sorry) to observe what they are catching and how they are doing it. Those who fish are usually friendly and helpful as there can be a lot of idle time between bites to solve all the world’s problems. Just honor the social distancing guidelines 😉
Good luck.
Mar 30, 2020 06:17:56 #
Deb
Loc: Thonotosassa, FL
I've thought about a net but how long would it need to be? Those bridges aren't that low. Do the handles collapse? Would they fit in a car without being in danger of whacking other cars driving down the road?
And no need to apologize about " fishermen". I am not thin skinned nor PC. 😉
And no need to apologize about " fishermen". I am not thin skinned nor PC. 😉
Mar 30, 2020 06:27:01 #
I would suggest it should be able to reach about a foot into the water, or find a shorter bridge 😉
Back in the day some nets were extendable, but let me see what I can find as we don’t want to cause any accidents.
Back in the day some nets were extendable, but let me see what I can find as we don’t want to cause any accidents.
Mar 30, 2020 06:52:59 #
Deb wrote:
I've thought about a net but how long would it need to be? Those bridges aren't that low. Do the handles collapse? Would they fit in a car without being in danger of whacking other cars driving down the road?
And no need to apologize about " fishermen". I am not thin skinned nor PC. 😉
And no need to apologize about " fishermen". I am not thin skinned nor PC. 😉
There are extendable nets up to about 8’, or lower able nets via rope with a 3 point connection, however, I would suggest you don’t try this alone. I have seen the rope version used on the bridge to St. George Island with success, but there were 2 people involved. Good luck with whichever you choose.
Mar 30, 2020 07:13:24 #
Hi Deb I'm from Orlando - I travel to lake county a lot (Mt Dora, Eustis) to fish. Not all parks are closed. In Orange County fishing is an exception to the quarantine. I'm sure if you googled/called or even drove around your area a bit you'd find a couple hidden gems in Plant City, Riverview, Clearwater, St. Pete or even Tarpon Springs.
Mar 30, 2020 08:17:45 #
Richey
Loc: The Villages, Fl
Hi Cherry, this is Rich in Leesburg, 8 MI north of MT Dora. I live on Lk Griffin and fish Griffin and Harris.
Always looking forward to meeting new fishing partners to enjoy the great outdoors.I have a 22ft Hurricane Deck boat. Interested if fishing sometime and getting good fresh air?
Always looking forward to meeting new fishing partners to enjoy the great outdoors.I have a 22ft Hurricane Deck boat. Interested if fishing sometime and getting good fresh air?
Mar 30, 2020 20:27:59 #
Speaking of nets,hopeing to need one, bought a new net, unboxed it and went to the lake nearest my home. Didn’t need it. Few days later went back to said lake with my new net and fished till I tired. At the ramp used the net to keep away from it and to help my balance,don’t drink either,laid the net on the ramp as I loaded and secured a fishless boat and proceeded home. Next afternoon I noticed and realized that I left the net on the dock. I’m sure you all are amazed at my generosity. My wife was.
Mar 30, 2020 21:50:29 #
Mister twister wrote:
Speaking of nets,hopeing to need one, bought a new... (show quote)
Your generosity knows no bounds. 😉Actually, you probably did yourself a favor as it was obviously unlucky. 👍
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