It seems that stuff like that is just the world we live in these days. People just don't have consideration for the other guy, it's all about ones self .It seems to me to be most dominant in the younger generation and that means that like most other bad behavior trends, is goes back to bad parenting. There seems to be a generation out there that just seemed never to learn how to treat others and so they can't teach their kids.
Were you guys fishing ar0und the two small islands that ate in that area?
With all the boats out you were lucky to get those fish. I fish the other side of Davidson creek from D7 to D4 but I stayed off the water this week end. I have also noticed that the hybrids are finally coming down to this end of the lake. Have you painted any schools of shad on your screen, Im concerned that there are very few schools around this year.
We fish the same waters. I'm centered around D7 and west from there. I always fish the coves in the deep water side.
I fish the south end in Davidson and Reeds creek and the shad have been vert scarce in those areas this year.
Wow, thats the biggest one I have seen on LKN. this years the perch seem to be less available than in past years but that might just be where I am fishing. Are you see ing any shad schools, they are also rare tis year, that bothers me.
Finally two guys with no facial hair. I thought there was something wrong with me because I get lots of fish and I am 86 and clean shaved. All the guye holding fish seem to love face hair, is that some form of secret for catching more fish.?
Bass spawn is over in most areas. Weather has cooperated with water temps in the high 60'2 and low 70's. Bass are fairly active but less that in pre spawn, Crappis are in shallows and very active. Blue catfish are very active with channels getting bigger. Hybrids are doing well. This is a Lake Norman report.
I have used a couple types of underwater cameras, both the go=pro and a video screed display type. They are both nice toys but will do little to improve your fish catch. I am a writer so I have gotten some great photos from the go-pro but you never know what you got until you get it out of the water. The video screen type gives an instant display but it doesn't work well if you are moving, too many bubbles. Thats my expererience. I'm willing to give the video unit to anyone who want to pay the shipping. it works except that it needs a new battery.
It wasn't really clear on the first post that this was the question. I am not a guide but I take guys out fishing all the time mostly as a teaching experience for new anglers. Most guides have a few spots that they know well and understand the conditions of their favorite spots. Sometimes they will try a few casts to get a feel for that particular spot or to show the customer the technique to be used for that area. Once they make that determination they should had the rod to their customer. Some guys just need to get the feel of the water y taking a few casts, I do that often but when I have guys out with me I rarely actually fish. You have to understand that some days it is good fishing and others it stinks. That even happens to the best guides. Generally they should not be fishing when they are guiding.
I have made more than 20 fly-ins until they closed the border and 90% of them have been great. If you have access to leeches before you fly in, the Walleye love that bait, but they don't last more than a day or two. Mepps cyclops lures are great for Northerns and walleye can be caught on jigs tipped with leeches if available. For casting for Northerns have a few silver and gold spoons and cast around weeds, grass and structure for the big ones. it's hard to tell someone how to catch walleye, they are sensitive and it depends on the weather, time of day and sunlight. late afternoon and evening is best for Walleye. The nice part of fishing Canada is that you get 18 hours of fishing during the summer. Take advantage of all that good fishing time. Sun glasses and a hat are needed if the sun is out and have at least one role of extra line and several extra lures. A few split shad rap lures are a good back-up for the northers. Any large boulders that you see will almost always hold a nice Northenr, Good luck.
Flyguy is right, there are good guides and bad ones, just like every other profession. Guides are normally there to teach new anglers the tricks of the trade, put them on the fish and assist them with their technique. Sometimes to test the waters and show off a little they will also fish but they should always hand off the rod to the customer. A good guide is someone who makes his customers feel content with him and hopefully teaches the something about the waters and species that they are fishing. The one ting that bothers me about some guides that use live bait is that they spend my time catching bait and not fishing. Catching bait should be done on their time. I also feel a good guide should not be watching the clock to insure cutting the trip to a specific time period. This might be OK if he has another tip but if thats the case he should notify the customer ahead of time.
For trolling live bait hook up from the bottom lip through the top lip in the center of the mouth. For still fishing hook through the back, behind the dorsal fin. The fish can swim but the hook does no damage to the fish. Both methods do not harm any critical organs.
In my case it's a matter of location . For most of my life I didn't have much access to the ocean. Born and raised in fresh water, I think that salt water fishing is too easy. if you can't catch something in the ocean, there must be something wrong with your technique. Fresh water is a much bigger challenge. HOWEVER if I am invited to do some ocean fishing I'll never refuse.