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Mar 3, 2021 01:01:25   #
NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA
 
Mauwehu wrote:
Fish whisperer? Yeah I get all my best stock tips from fish. Don’t mind talking fish. It’s the cold fish I always tried to avoid.


Don Knots is the original fish whisperer. Anyone remember why?

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Mar 3, 2021 01:04:45   #
Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
 
NoCal Steve wrote:
Don Knots is the original fish whisperer. Anyone remember why?


Mr. Limpet!

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Mar 3, 2021 01:49:54   #
bradchevy Loc: Warsaw, Il.
 
fisherofmen2 wrote:
Hello fellow fisherman. This is my first post and its a story about fishing on the Brazos river in Texas. My dad was a great fisherman. He was raised fishing the Brazos river, the first thing he did when he returned from War World 2 was grab all his fishing gear, some food and off he went to the Brazos. My aunt told me this after he had died. She said all his brothers and sisters were coming to see and love on him. That didn't matter to my dad because he didn't wait, he had to go fishing and I don't think I ever saw anyone that was fishing with him catch more than he. Anyway this is the tale I and my dad heard, "while fishing one day my dad and I came across an old man that lived on the river. My dad knew him so we showed him some big yellow cats we had caught. The old man said yes that's a nice catch. He said he always talks to big yellow's. I asked him what did he mean? He said before he fishes around big rocks jetting out over the river he, always takes a small rock about the size of his fist and knocks on the big rock. If they are there they will answer him. My dad and I the next day walked out on this huge rock with our handheld rocks and began tapping on the rock. After about a few minutes we put one ear under the water and sure enough, we could hear them yellow's croaking. I'm 71 the fisherofmen2 and I approve of this message.
Hello fellow fisherman. This is my first post and ... (show quote)


Never tried talking to them but have heard big cats croaking in the big pipes at pumping stations on Misissippi river. That's when pumps are shut off. Pipes amplified their sound.

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Mar 3, 2021 01:55:09   #
walkinkatfish Loc: San Francisco ,East Bay California U.S.A.
 
saw1 wrote:
Now that's funny.
Where in the Bay Area do you live? I live up north of Santa Rosa.


I just retired in January, now I bounce around between Fremont and Red Bluff,Ca. And Georgia and Utah.

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Mar 3, 2021 02:41:40   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
walkinkatfish wrote:
I just retired in January, now I bounce around between Fremont and Red Bluff,Ca. And Georgia and Utah.


Wow WKF. Sounds like you're on the move quiet a bit. You runnin from the law?
Maybe one of these days we'll get together, wet a line and put some in the boat.

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Mar 3, 2021 10:39:11   #
john1470 Loc: Sandy Hook, CT
 
.... yeah but did u catch anything??

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Mar 3, 2021 11:40:34   #
walkinkatfish Loc: San Francisco ,East Bay California U.S.A.
 
john1470 wrote:
.... yeah but did u catch anything??


I've been so busy I haven't got a line wet.

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Mar 3, 2021 11:43:10   #
walkinkatfish Loc: San Francisco ,East Bay California U.S.A.
 
saw1 wrote:
Wow WKF. Sounds like you're on the move quiet a bit. You runnin from the law?
Maybe one of these days we'll get together, wet a line and put some in the boat.


I get up to Forestville on occasion.Will give you a heads up when I'm coming that way.I frequent Willets too!

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Mar 3, 2021 13:03:01   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
walkinkatfish wrote:
I get up to Forestville on occasion.Will give you a heads up when I'm coming that way.I frequent Willets too!


If you can give me some notice before hand, I might be able to plan a trip out to Lake Sonoma or the Petaluma River when you'll be up here. Let me know if you're interested.

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Mar 3, 2021 13:19:37   #
NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA
 
Able Man wrote:
Mr. Limpet!



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Mar 3, 2021 17:31:38   #
Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
 
ripogenu wrote:
I believe it was Pavlov who proved that animals responded to a repeated sound. I know that certain boat hull configurations will also bring up fish. I always make a nick on any spoon lure because it creates a buzz in the water (wounded fish) Jeez guys you bass fishermen use rattle traps...EH


Yeah, you right... I remember learning something about "Pavlov's dogs", somewhere along the line.

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Mar 3, 2021 22:21:58   #
DeeJay Loc: Southwest Virginia
 
fisherofmen2 wrote:
Hello fellow fisherman. This is my first post and its a story about fishing on the Brazos river in Texas. My dad was a great fisherman. He was raised fishing the Brazos river, the first thing he did when he returned from War World 2 was grab all his fishing gear, some food and off he went to the Brazos. My aunt told me this after he had died. She said all his brothers and sisters were coming to see and love on him. That didn't matter to my dad because he didn't wait, he had to go fishing and I don't think I ever saw anyone that was fishing with him catch more than he. Anyway this is the tale I and my dad heard, "while fishing one day my dad and I came across an old man that lived on the river. My dad knew him so we showed him some big yellow cats we had caught. The old man said yes that's a nice catch. He said he always talks to big yellow's. I asked him what did he mean? He said before he fishes around big rocks jetting out over the river he, always takes a small rock about the size of his fist and knocks on the big rock. If they are there they will answer him. My dad and I the next day walked out on this huge rock with our handheld rocks and began tapping on the rock. After about a few minutes we put one ear under the water and sure enough, we could hear them yellow's croaking. I'm 71 the fisherofmen2 and I approve of this message.
Hello fellow fisherman. This is my first post and ... (show quote)

The biggest difference fishermen, and women is the size of their tales(lies). You are in the right place. Keep fishing. DEEJAY

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Mar 4, 2021 00:19:57   #
FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl
 
DeeJay wrote:
The biggest difference fishermen, and women is the size of their tales(lies). You are in the right place. Keep fishing. DEEJAY


I don't think there's a fisherman here that would admit he has a short tale.

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Mar 4, 2021 08:39:57   #
Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware
 
Have a friend who's favorite line when you start a story is"Is this going to be a long story?"

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Mar 4, 2021 09:02:21   #
Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
 
Flytier wrote:
Have a friend who's favorite line when you start a story is"Is this going to be a long story?"


My reply: "Ya might as well grab a cuppa coffee and a slice of cheesecake!"

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