Posts for: Mustang66
Dec 15, 2020 19:24:24 #
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flyguy wrote:
Forgot to mention that a lot of condos on the Laguna Madre side have lighted fishing docks which are nice. Ours does, it's Gallion Bay Condos.
Fly guy I used to go to South Padre when I lived in Houston. Traded a week of time share to stay in Gallion Bay Condos. They were great! I took my boat and docked it there in slips. I always went out with a guide the first day or so. Different fishing down there. I wad to learn how to do Corkscrew maneuver to get up in shallow water.
Always had a great time down there. Haven’t been in several years but planning a trip when I get my CHINA VIRUS vaccine.
Dec 12, 2020 15:25:29 #
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Gary Northrop wrote:
Has anyone tried skinning them? That way, you would still get the meat
around the bones, which some say is more flavorful.
around the bones, which some say is more flavorful.
Gary when I was a kid I stayed at some cabins on Lake Buchanan Tx.
We caught hundreds of white bass (no limits back then Sixtys) and we skinned them. Would cut behind gills them shallow cuts down both sides. Pull of skin, pull out fins, then break off head. Did not take any longer than filet. We would bread then throw fish in big fry pot and serve when they floated. Seams to be out of style nowadays. I filet every thing now but may old school next cleaning session.
Dec 11, 2020 15:02:28 #
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PapaJ wrote:
BP is out of stock with no estimated date on availability. I'd like to add another to my boat.
PapaJ try Bass Tank. They show same deals online. They are good guys. I got my new finder mount and livescope transducer cover from them. Hopefully their sale is still on.
Dec 11, 2020 13:36:54 #
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Several companies have Garmin Echomap UHD 93 sv on sale now. BP and Bass Tank among others have them for $599 list is $1050. I just bought one from BP but haven’t added to boat yet. My Echomap Plus 93sv is good and I’m linking them together.
Dec 11, 2020 13:14:06 #
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PapaJ you should try HybidStripers and white bass. I here Tawakoni is full of both. You can use your LiveScope to help catch um. I have been wanting to come over there. Maybe we can fish together. I’m going to fish for um here on Palestine when I finish putting all my new stuff on my boat. 🎣🎣🎣
Dec 9, 2020 19:25:04 #
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Do pike stink? Being a Texan I have never caught one and now will never try. As far a slime a Gaffe Topsail Catfish will slime you up big time.
Dec 7, 2020 13:11:25 #
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Like PapaJ I recently added live scope to my boat. We use them for crappie catching not fishing here in Texas and they are a game changer. However they do have a leaning curve. They are very educational by showing actual fish behavior and how fish reacts to your lure and presentation. The owner of Fishing Specialties where I bought my pole mount for transducer who lives in Colorado Springs said they use them for wallies up there. I think they work for all species.
Dec 7, 2020 12:55:15 #
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Able Man wrote:
ADD; there IS a right nice beach, just on the east... (show quote)
The jetties at Freeport (south jetty) and at Surfside (north jetty) are on the mouth of the Freeport Ship Channel, not at the actual moth of the Brazos river that several miles south and does not have jetties.
The Surfside jetty is the best one. Fished it often when I lived in Houston.
Dec 6, 2020 23:09:12 #
I got what I thought was a great idea to get a small freezer and stock up when the virus hit. Needless to say Was late to the dance. Could not find one anywhere. Finally after several months my barber told me about “Her Guy” in a small town that was half way to PapaJs house. I ordered one and finally got it. Payed double but now I have room for all the fish I catch this year 🎣!
Nov 30, 2020 18:29:08 #
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saw1 wrote:
Well, how much you lookin to spend?
Between a c-note and a sawbuck. Reliability more important than price.
Nov 30, 2020 14:12:49 #
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whtoak wrote:
Does anybody have experience/recommendations for a good reliable fish scale to weigh my catches? I see several online but don't want to buy junk. Thanks
I’m shopping for one too. However the online reviews are not very encouraging. Even the name brands get negative reviews. Hopefully someone here has a recommendation on one.
Nov 18, 2020 15:06:09 #
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PapaJ this is only my second winter here in East Texas (from Houston), but last year I fished all winter. My boat is in slip at Palestine marina and all I did was lower motor into the water if it was going to get below freezing. I had no problems. Of course I treat the gas and change oil on schedule. Actually I have stared using Ethanol Free gas. Boat runs like new (07 Suzuki 90)..
Nov 4, 2020 13:53:54 #
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PapaJ wrote:
I'm scheduled to fish with Mark on Nov 16th if the weather cooperates. I guess I need to learn to throw a net. 
PapaJ I would like meet you at the fish cleaning station. I’ll come early so I don’t miss you again.
Nov 4, 2020 13:08:10 #
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PapaJ wrote:
Legal in Texas with restrictions on size and number of hooks. Jugs must be marked and dated.
It's interesting the different game laws in each state...always pays to read up on the rules instead of being coached by a game warden.
It's interesting the different game laws in each state...always pays to read up on the rules instead of being coached by a game warden.
PapaJ I have been jug lining on Palestine for years. Have caught hundreds and some really big ones (that I don’t keep anymore). If you are going to be crappie fishing and not watching them I suggest making your main line long enough to reach bottom and anchor them (I use short sections of rebar). I usually only use two hooks (3/0 or 4/0 circle hooks) per line.
I bait with cast net caught shad or perch (whole small ones or cut large ones). PM me for more info.
PS when you coming back to Palestine to fish with Mark (Three Nails) or with me.
PPS Man where really posting on crappie fishing fools the other day LOL 😆
Oct 25, 2020 18:26:17 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
Mustang66: Thank you. Where I grew up right on Red River in Cooke County and next to Montague Co., was a bloody battle ground for a long time even after the Civil War because Comanche's could raid accross the river and get back to safety after stealing horses and taking scalps quickly. Just Sayin....RJS
RJS I may be slightly younger than you, but I did grow up before color tv, fancy cars, cellphones, and computers.
I had History class in junior high, high school, and my freshman year at A&M.
I don’t think kids care about our countries history nowadays. Just the internet and what is free. Not all but a lot. It’s a sham where our country is headed. We want be around to see the worst be our grandkids will!