Posts for: TheMinimalistFisherman
Apr 1, 2024 12:11:10 #
Dec 12, 2023 09:46:36 #
Did you ever end up having any luck here? We managed to snag a few bass in a tournament a few years back. Just curious how you did.
Dec 12, 2023 09:44:50 #
Got it - thanks all, much appreciated!
Dec 11, 2023 07:04:27 #
bapabear wrote:
What the he!! is the grammar division?
Lol, it's a joke guys - have a great week!
Dec 10, 2023 16:38:06 #
Dawgpound wrote:
crappies, sorry you must be from the english police
Well, I'm in the Grammar Division, so... I mean... technically that's a yes.
Dec 10, 2023 16:11:24 #
Dec 10, 2023 10:13:37 #
Hey fellas,
Quick question for ya - I'd like to try to use this forum to specifically get notified when someone posts about fishing in Illinois and Arkansas - is there a way to filter to topics in these areas, or get notifications when something for these areas gets posted?
Please let me know if you have any tips for using the forum effectively.
Thanks - Merry Christmas early!
Quick question for ya - I'd like to try to use this forum to specifically get notified when someone posts about fishing in Illinois and Arkansas - is there a way to filter to topics in these areas, or get notifications when something for these areas gets posted?
Please let me know if you have any tips for using the forum effectively.
Thanks - Merry Christmas early!
Aug 17, 2023 13:20:39 #
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saw1 wrote:
Hope you get totally healed up brother. 
haha, thanks much - better today and did the full run of antibiotics so we'll see how the next week goes... have a great weekened everyone.
Aug 17, 2023 13:15:55 #
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Billy Bob wrote:
Bass spawn once as far as I know, The majority will spawn around the same time, but not all....
Whitey wrote:
Bass spawn first then blue Gill. Bluegill use bass beds as far as I know and blue Gill will spawn several times throughout the year
Awesome - thank you both very much!
Aug 16, 2023 07:32:19 #
Aug 16, 2023 07:30:53 #
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saw1 wrote:
WOW buddy... You're cool ! 
Haha, you spelled you're a NERD wrong!
Aug 15, 2023 16:37:11 #
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Hey fellas - thank you all for the kind words and well wishes. Several of you have reached out to send prayer or words of encouragement via email or comment sections - thank you. I just hope that this helps a few anglers avoid this painful, ridiculous, (did I mention painful?) situation. I am happy to report that the swelling has gone down and we're sitting at about 25% of what was max capacity.
Thank you for sharing this, and when we meet up and fish after I move 'yer way, please pack TWO first aid kits, because I am clearly accident prone... :D
No doubt, and I love that you called me that. LOL
My first aid is lacking to say the least... gotta fix that...
Really like this idea for after I get back to the truck. How much bleach do you dilute? I want it to be strong enough to kill bacteria but soft enough for a woman.
No. Scratch that.
Strong enough for bacteria, but not so strong it melts my flesh like acid.
Yeah that sounds better.
This man is a barbarian. Promote him!
Good point - I have heard about this - I'm not sure what I got into. Still. I do know that I have fished there before, but this time I had that cut that kept re-opening.
Never again.
Thanks fellas, hope to be back out by Friday - God-willing!
Tight lines.
Tablerockbass wrote:
Good morning, fellow pome readers. One of our newest members posted a hard to watch video on his email sendout that I believe is worthy of passing on. Particularly to those of us who play in the water. Please take a minute and watch it.
https://theminimalistfisherman.com/2-warnings-for-all-fishermen-im-in-severe-pain-right-now/
https://theminimalistfisherman.com/2-warnings-for-all-fishermen-im-in-severe-pain-right-now/
Thank you for sharing this, and when we meet up and fish after I move 'yer way, please pack TWO first aid kits, because I am clearly accident prone... :D
Fredfish wrote:
That's scary Mike, and an important warning. Thanks for sharing MF's video with us.
No doubt, and I love that you called me that. LOL
plumbob wrote:
Excellent thread Table. Yep always carry water, band aids and antibiotic cream for those fin pricks.
My first aid is lacking to say the least... gotta fix that...
audigger53 wrote:
That is also why I have water in an old Pepsi bottle (32 Oz.) with a couple drops of Clorox in it for washing hands after handling fish and Bait. Also Band Aids, ect. LOL Finally broke down and bought a Fish Gripper. ; )
Really like this idea for after I get back to the truck. How much bleach do you dilute? I want it to be strong enough to kill bacteria but soft enough for a woman.
No. Scratch that.
Strong enough for bacteria, but not so strong it melts my flesh like acid.
Yeah that sounds better.
saw1 wrote:
So I was still holdin the pliers in my right hand so I grab the hook and YANK it out HARD. Kinda cut a hole in the back of my hand...
This man is a barbarian. Promote him!
FU wrote:
Good post! A reminder to all outdoor enthusiasts -- there are things out there that can hurt you, make you sick or even kill you if you aren't careful. Here in SW Iowa, they have had green algae outbreaks in recent years...
Good point - I have heard about this - I'm not sure what I got into. Still. I do know that I have fished there before, but this time I had that cut that kept re-opening.
Never again.
Thanks fellas, hope to be back out by Friday - God-willing!
Tight lines.
Aug 15, 2023 10:56:02 #
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Hey guys,
As the water continues to stay hot, I've been working on techniques that can go deeper. I had a lot of luck in the 8 foot and shallower range this spring - and it sounds like that is common - but lately I can't buy a bite, aside from the rogue bass hiding out under an overhang along shore in inches of water. I've been reading about bream beds, and how they can be found in 12-18 feet of water in the summer. Some have even said that bream will use and reuse these beds with the new moon.
How do you guys tell the difference between a bass bed, and a bream bed?
Have you seen them get reused throughout the year like what I've read - and bass don't do that same thing... do they?
Thanks, hope y'all are well!
Talk soon.
As the water continues to stay hot, I've been working on techniques that can go deeper. I had a lot of luck in the 8 foot and shallower range this spring - and it sounds like that is common - but lately I can't buy a bite, aside from the rogue bass hiding out under an overhang along shore in inches of water. I've been reading about bream beds, and how they can be found in 12-18 feet of water in the summer. Some have even said that bream will use and reuse these beds with the new moon.
How do you guys tell the difference between a bass bed, and a bream bed?
Have you seen them get reused throughout the year like what I've read - and bass don't do that same thing... do they?
Thanks, hope y'all are well!
Talk soon.
Aug 9, 2023 17:05:22 #
Tablerockbass wrote:
Gluck buddy. I haven't had my worm out for way too long. I know, it's Saturday night....... there's even more boozed up boat donkeys out there on the weekend. I'll just stay home. Please send us pictures of your massive haul.
'twas not to be...
Trying again Friday!!
Aug 5, 2023 15:40:40 #