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Oct 1, 2019 01:16:48 #
Hello Everyone,My Name is Jim Hasty.I am an Ex-Boilermaker and Marine.I did Boilers for thirty Year's and. I am Now on Social Security Disability because every Disc in My Back is Herniated.So I used to Fish the Chain of Lake's with my Friend Regularly sometimes at Night.Now I'm confined to Fishing from shore so any suggestions on techniques and Bait would truly be appreciated.I'm not going to Be able to Get any Golden Roaches at the Corner Baitshop because I'll have to do more Ponds and Forest Preserves now.Thank's you all and God Bless...Jim...
Oct 1, 2019 06:27:54 #
Welcome to the Forum, Jim, and thank you for your service.
Oct 1, 2019 09:25:47 #
Garry
Loc: Wellborn, Florida
Hi, Jim, and welcome to the Forum. Thank you for your service.
People down here, for the most part, don't know what a Roach is, we call them, Golden Shiners. I am born and raiser, 76 year old 77 next month, fifth generation Floridian. In all those years I probably could count on one hand the times I've bought shiners, I prefer to catch my own. I use a cane pole or ultra light spinning reel with from 2 to 4 pound line and #14 or#18 hook with a very small bobber 6" to 1' above the hook, with enough weight so that the bobber's top is just visible above the water. You will need some fresh white bread. Tare a slice of bread in half, wet it and mush it up in your palm and throw it out in the water. Some will sink and some will float. You will see the shiners start to churn up the water around the bread. Pinch off a small piece of bread and roll it in a ball just large enough to cover the barb on the hook. When you see the bobber move Left, right, to, from, or down pull him in. The action can get to be intense.
The largest i ever caught was right at a pound and a half, Caught a pretty nice bass trolling that one. When you catch them you know what to do. Oh yeah I don't know about your area but down here if you you have maiden cane up there it is a plus to fish close to and out from it if you can.
People down here, for the most part, don't know what a Roach is, we call them, Golden Shiners. I am born and raiser, 76 year old 77 next month, fifth generation Floridian. In all those years I probably could count on one hand the times I've bought shiners, I prefer to catch my own. I use a cane pole or ultra light spinning reel with from 2 to 4 pound line and #14 or#18 hook with a very small bobber 6" to 1' above the hook, with enough weight so that the bobber's top is just visible above the water. You will need some fresh white bread. Tare a slice of bread in half, wet it and mush it up in your palm and throw it out in the water. Some will sink and some will float. You will see the shiners start to churn up the water around the bread. Pinch off a small piece of bread and roll it in a ball just large enough to cover the barb on the hook. When you see the bobber move Left, right, to, from, or down pull him in. The action can get to be intense.
The largest i ever caught was right at a pound and a half, Caught a pretty nice bass trolling that one. When you catch them you know what to do. Oh yeah I don't know about your area but down here if you you have maiden cane up there it is a plus to fish close to and out from it if you can.
Oct 1, 2019 15:47:44 #
Hey J H, welcome to the forum and empathy comes your way from one who shares the aches and pains from the back. I wasn't a boiler maker but in my plumbing days saw my share of them and tore quite a few down and rebuilt. Although it was on the residential end of the scale still back braking. My Air Force days didn't help much carrying a 75lb tool box up and down the flight line either. A lot of good folks here on the forum, what part of the country are you shore line fishing?
plumbob
plumbob
Oct 1, 2019 16:44:55 #
Oct 1, 2019 19:51:07 #
Hey Jim, from one vet (U.S. Navy Seabee) to another welcome and thanks for serving and I'm glad you made it home, brother.
Plumbob, My thanks to you too.
Come to think of it thank you to all you on active duty and all you vets.
Plumbob, My thanks to you too.
Come to think of it thank you to all you on active duty and all you vets.
Oct 2, 2019 08:27:52 #
Thanx for protecting my freedom sir. Good luck out there....some of my best catfish have come while bank fishing ! Bank fishing is a good time to do a little chumming to draw em in !
Oct 2, 2019 08:38:35 #
Good idea there Creekz about the chumming. I've done it out on the boat but never thought about while bank fishing. See, can teach old people new things. LOL
plumbob
plumbob
Oct 2, 2019 08:52:42 #
Heck ya man...if its a regular spot ...one can often train fish to be there ...pick a likely spot with good shade etc. Be shur to tell EVERYONE its the worst spot EVER ...of course...
Oct 2, 2019 09:06:24 #
Oct 2, 2019 14:24:43 #
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