Got To Go Fishing (Page 3): I've been using wire cutters for the same thing for years, it has saved lots of stabs, when I cut the barbs off they go back in the water...

CamT Loc: La Porte, Texas

bapabear wrote:

Hacksaw, I also quit on cat's, but with switching ... (show quote)

I've been using wire cutters for the same thing for years, it has saved lots of stabs, when I cut the barbs off they go back in the water

Trahanlj Loc: Port Arthur, Texas

Hack
I’m not a freshwater cat catcher. He looks edible?
Cat fish fillet sandwich?

Glad you got to get out for peace n Quiet!
Lou
aka (Trahanlj)

RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR

hacksaw wrote:

I went to our park lake this morning. I needed the alone time. I got a few bites but it was slower than me trying to get out of bed. The temp was 85 at 0700. About 10 o’clock I finally got a good bite and the short fight was on. It was a catfish which is what I figured it was. I stayed until noon, but nothing. The temp was 98 degrees and I was physically whipped. Anyway, here’s a picture of the only critter I caught, then released.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

That would have Been Too Hot for me Hack, so you did great staying out there. And you got to bring in a CF, so you did good.

Jwid Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO

Fredfish wrote:

That's what I was going to suggest Jwid. Just don't go too far where they will hang up in the weeds.
They do sell a stinger hook setup, but that's asking for more snags.

Opened the hooks up a bit. No hook lickers this time. Caught weeds a bit more. If I catch a bass easier I’ll deal with the weeds. If I get another miss they are going back tight. The weeds got away from us this year. Need to lower this winter. In the meantime its top water fishing from the dock this year. Guess I’m headed to BassPro. Any weedless suggestions for worse case weeds, and algae.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jwid wrote:

Opened the hooks up a bit. No hook lickers this time. Caught weeds a bit more. If I catch a bass easier I’ll deal with the weeds. If I get another miss they are going back tight. The weeds got away from us this year. Need to lower this winter. In the meantime its top water fishing from the dock this year. Guess I’m headed to BassPro. Any weedless suggestions for worse case weeds, and algae.

I don't know Jwid, pointy frogs (as opposed to popping frogs) have been my go to in the thick slop. Z-Man has come out with a sealed one that doesn't take on water. That may help keep it on top of the salad.I haven't tried them yet.
The other alternative is punching through the surface mats with a heavy jig or punch bait. That really works better from the boat, not as well dragging it back to the dock.
There are a couple mice/rats designed just like frogs.
Are you allowed to get in the water and manually clear out some of the weeds?

Mauwehu Loc: Norwalk Ct

The older I get the hotter it feels... the weather I mean. Kudos for staying out there and not getting skunked.

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

Mauwehu wrote:

The older I get the hotter it feels... the weather I mean. Kudos for staying out there and not getting skunked.

Well I was going to go to a different place today, BUT...
Maybe before dawn tomorrow.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR

hacksaw wrote:

Well I was going to go to a different place today, BUT...
Maybe before dawn tomorrow.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

Nice clear pic Hack! And you all can keep that kind of weather. Is goi g to be in the low 90’s here end of week and I don’t like that at all. Hope you get out Early in the morning and have some fun!

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

RuffplayOR57 wrote:

Nice clear pic Hack! And you all can keep that kind of weather. Is goi g to be in the low 90’s here end of week and I don’t like that at all. Hope you get out Early in the morning and have some fun!

It’s unbelievable here Ruff. 80’s at 0600, but better than triple digits. Maybe I’ll have some decent pics to show. Thanks Brother.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

hacksaw wrote:

Well I was going to go to a different place today, BUT...
Maybe before dawn tomorrow.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

Stay home and drink beer

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

ranger632 wrote:

Stay home and drink beer

Some well iced down beer 🍺.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

hacksaw wrote:

Some well iced down beer 🍺.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

hacksaw wrote:

Well I was going to go to a different place today, BUT...
Maybe before dawn tomorrow.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

That's pretty much out of my range for sure.

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

Flytier wrote:

That's pretty much out of my range for sure.

Mine too Fly. 👍
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

Big A Loc: Mesa, Arizona

hacksaw wrote:

I am believe me. Thanks Sinker.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

I know you guys can get pretty hot
in Texas; out here in Arizona (where
the whole summer is scorching hot), we're told constantly to be sure to hydrate frequently and adequately - they recommend a gallon of water
per person, per day, minimum !

When/if I choose to fish on hot days,
I try to be on the water by sun-up and
packed up/off the water by 9:00 AM
or 90°, whichever comes first ! I'll try to head north for the 'Rim' lakes whenever possible, as it's usually about 20° cooler up there, allowing more fishing time !