I'm older than mud.. First car was a 49 Chrysler that my friend and I bought for 25 dollars. We had to put the fenders and hood back on it...I wasn't old enough to drive yet, but he was. I got the radio working in it and we had an awesome summer! We would scrounge together what change we could muster between everyone to put gas in it. 75 cents would get us about 3 to 4 gallons, and we would cruise! We sold that car later for 75 bucks!
But now he can catch an even bigger-un since the rod is a little stiffer.
FYI: It pays to work with a stiffer rod!
I actually broke the tip on my St. Croix by shaking the rod tip to untangle a small crankbait from the eyelet. Had to send to the manufacturer for a new top half. (two piece rod) It was cheaper to buy a new half than pay for the shipping under the warranty. Cost me just over $20 as I recall.
If it's not broken back too far, you can buy a replacement tip at Bass Pro/Cabelas. You need to measure the end diameter to find the right tip. Epoxy glue will set it in place. Good luck and catch a big-un.
And don't forget the catfish! They are a scourge. Last time I was out there I got spiked in my finger at the knuckle and still have a lump. Get a boat and fish the inland side of the islands for reds...shrimp tossed real close to the shoreline will do the trick. Good luck and take pix!!!
Youtube! watch "Gene the fishing machine". He's crazy as hell but knows how to catch Crappie.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of my friends here on the "stage" for downloading or purchasing my book, Jus' Frammin', The Adventures of Buck N' Tater
I enjoy being a member of this group and look forward to the season ahead with you all.
Don Cerlanek
"Madpole"
I lived in Alachua Fl. for 25 years and learned to scale down my ambitions while fishing the Sante Fe River and Suwannee trib's. I found Red-Belly fishing fun and productive. Drift the river casting a no. 5 rapala as close to the bank as possible, let it lay for a few beats, then twitch. Big Momma Redbellies will knock it like a snook! I caught one that would have tipped the scales around two pounds or better! Red Breasted Sunfish, they eat good too!
Like an unreliable offshore radio...if you have one you have none...if you have two you have one! Gotta make sure! Your sanity is at stake!!!!
Thanks Dave. I hope you enjoy it. I will be happy to come over to meet you and autograph your copy when I come to be your guest at the next Masters....LOL.
Thanks again, God Bless you and yours.
USNavyRetiredVet wrote:
I just ordered the book from Amazon, and will review here when read. Looks like a fun read.
Thanks Navy and thanks for your service!
You can get a preview in the Ebook. Stories are too long to post here.
Hey guys, if you like reading funny outdoor stories get a copy of my book. Jus' Frammin' The adventures of Buck N' Tater. Each short story is good for one sitting on the pot!
It was only available in an Ebook but I just got it published in paperback Amazon Books 5.99
After you read it drop a review on it for me. (A good one I hope!) Enjoy
Tight lines and good health everyone
Madpole (Don Cerlanek)
Fish the tides. In-going and out-going. Don't waste time in between. Get some large shrimp. Have fun and let us know how you do?
That's just mean!! Shows how ugly some can get. I used to be good lookin' .....once!