Pushing 72 ... & still doing it all wrong — I guess
Jul 16, 2019 18:20:15 #
A good morning. Like the title says. I used a Wal Mart $ 1.97 micro crank bait for the bass and red breast & a 1.97 yellow spinner for the other bass. And using snap swivels. I change em out a lot Easier for me. Caught on Zebco Spyn ultra lite spinning and a Daiwa Samuri ( Buy one get one half off at Dick’s ). Soooo all you newbies .... Enjoy the sport of fishing. Ya don’t need the finest equipment just patience. It’s a life long endeavor. Right lines all.
Jul 16, 2019 20:18:06 #
GLA
Loc: WA State
Good point Crankit47! I've caught more trout in tennis shoes and cutoffs than I have in Simms waders. It doesn't take a lot of money to enjoy the sport.
Jul 17, 2019 07:08:06 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
Cane poles and hand lines still catching fish too! Who said its kids stuff?
Jul 17, 2019 08:43:17 #
I agree sometimes you can get overly technical.Some knowledge is important to have also. I like the sport always something too learn.
Jul 17, 2019 10:47:19 #
BankStalker
Loc: Friendswood TX
If your 72 and still fishing , your doing all right Id say. I really hope Im in fishing shape if I make it there. Keep doing what you do, my hats off to you sir!
Jul 17, 2019 11:40:31 #
Raw Dawg Ron wrote:
Cane poles and hand lines still catching fish too! Who said its kids stuff?
Zebco 202' caught a lot of fish over the years and probably still are.
Jul 17, 2019 18:29:07 #
GLA wrote:
And tennis shoes aren't as hot and hold the bottom better. Bravo!!!!Good point Crankit47! I've caught more trout in tennis shoes and cutoffs than I have in Simms waders. It doesn't take a lot of money to enjoy the sport.
Jul 17, 2019 18:32:54 #
Crankit47 wrote:
I'm not too far behind you in years and I'm still catching fish with my $15 Eagle Claw Rod and $10 Shakespeare spinning reel. Also have some $1.50 Mepps look alikes that knock em dead.A good morning. Like the title says. I used a Wal Mart $ 1.97 micro crank bait for the bass and red breast & a 1.97 yellow spinner for the other bass. And using snap swivels. I change em out a lot Easier for me. Caught on Zebco Spyn ultra lite spinning and a Daiwa Samuri ( Buy one get one half off at Dick’s ). Soooo all you newbies .... Enjoy the sport of fishing. Ya don’t need the finest equipment just patience. It’s a life long endeavor. Right lines all.
Jul 18, 2019 05:47:09 #
I have been fishing for 69 years that I can remember and I agree that the equipment doesn't equate into fish. I will say that better equipment provides a better chance of landing a big fish, but when it comes right down to it a stick with some kite string, a safety pin and an earthworm will catch a fish (and isn't that what this is all about?)
Aug 27, 2019 20:54:13 #
Right! Close behind ya with 60 yrs fishin after my granny taught me with a cane pole and worms out of the backyard. My favorite rigs are old Johnson reels on whatever rods - old school is the best school! It ain't about how many, just about how much fun looking for them! Ain't no such thing as a bad day fishing!
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