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MikeWaters · 01-11-2008, 06:30 PM

I'm going fishing tomorrow with my new rod and reel. I bought a little lure as well.

I've fished many times with my dad. He's had various lures. But he's never been a "lure fisherman", nor has he ever caught a bass.

In all that time, I have never, ever caught anything with a lure. Not once. Everything I have caught has been with live bait.

I'm hoping to break the streak tomorrow.

Will also be putting my new Marlin semi-auto .22 through the paces. I specifically bought it to take on campouts, as I am tired of paying for more expensive ammo for the boys.

Jeff Lebowski · 01-11-2008, 06:49 PM

Mike, you should bust open the piggy bank and buy a few more lures. You will probably need more than one. Get some jigs, some topwaters, some crankbaits. The guys at the sporting goods store will set you up.

MikeWaters · 01-11-2008, 06:50 PM

No time today, unfortunately.

I have to clean the rifle before I leave.

SteelBlue · 01-11-2008, 07:16 PM

I haven't fished in years, but my "go to" lure was the Rooster Tail. My second favorite was the Panther Martin. Those were 2 good lures that worked just about anywhere I went.

I never could catch anything with those bass plugs. I used to catch bass with those cheap little jigs with the plastic bodies that you could replace.

FMCoug · 01-11-2008, 07:28 PM

What lake?

MikeWaters · 01-11-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FMCoug

What lake?

Very small lake/pond at the private property we camp at.

I'm waiting to go "real bass fishing" when you invite me on your boat.

Which reminds me....we went up to near Yellowstone and stayed in Farrah's grandpa's cabin. Her grandpa likes to fish. We went to this reservoir. He has a boat but didn't bring it from his home. And so we see wave after wave of boats with HUGE fish. And we are on the shore and don't get a single bit. Not anyone.

"I should have brought the boat" he says.

"YES YOU SHOULD #$*#(ING SHOULD HAVE!!!!" (said in mind).

Surfah · 01-11-2008, 10:20 PM

I grew up a half mile from Castaic Lake. I used to fish there every afternoon until I got old enough to have to buy a license. I'd walk to the lower lagoon with my rod and tackle box. Good times.

Castaic Lake is one of the best bass fishing lakes in the world. Caught my fair share there.

cougjunkie · 01-12-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

No time today, unfortunately.

I have to clean the rifle before I leave.

Just go with a glow and the dark worm. Works everytime.

TripletDaddy · 01-12-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by surfah33

I grew up a half mile from Castaic Lake. I used to fish there every afternoon until I got old enough to have to buy a license. I'd walk to the lower lagoon with my rod and tackle box. Good times.

Castaic Lake is one of the best bass fishing lakes in the world. Caught my fair share there.

Is this lake in SoCal? For some reason, I have memories of getting our rowing and canoeing merit badges out at Castaic. If it is the same one I am thinking of, that is a really cool place.

Venkman · 01-12-2008, 02:32 AM

Good luck Mike. Hopefully you'll be able to say to Farrah, "I caught you a delicious bass."

01-11-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I'm gonna catch me a bass tomorrow I'm going fishing tomorrow with my new rod and reel. I bought a little lure as well. I've fished many times with my dad. He's had various lures. But he's never been a "lure fisherman", nor has he ever caught a bass. In all that time, I have never, ever caught anything with a lure. Not once. Everything I have caught has been with live bait. I'm hoping to break the streak tomorrow. Will also be putting my new Marlin semi-auto .22 through the paces. I specifically bought it to take on campouts, as I am tired of paying for more expensive ammo for the boys.

01-11-2008, 06:49 PM	#2
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Mike, you should bust open the piggy bank and buy a few more lures. You will probably need more than one. Get some jigs, some topwaters, some crankbaits. The guys at the sporting goods store will set you up. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

01-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
FMCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaysville, UT Posts: 3,151	What lake? __________________ Still fat ...

01-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#7
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	I grew up a half mile from Castaic Lake. I used to fish there every afternoon until I got old enough to have to buy a license. I'd walk to the lower lagoon with my rod and tackle box. Good times. Castaic Lake is one of the best bass fishing lakes in the world. Caught my fair share there. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

01-12-2008, 02:32 AM	#10
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Good luck Mike. Hopefully you'll be able to say to Farrah, "I caught you a delicious bass." __________________ WWPD?

01-11-2008, 06:50 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	No time today, unfortunately. I have to clean the rifle before I leave.

01-11-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I haven't fished in years, but my "go to" lure was the Rooster Tail. My second favorite was the Panther Martin. Those were 2 good lures that worked just about anywhere I went. I never could catch anything with those bass plugs. I used to catch bass with those cheap little jigs with the plastic bodies that you could replace.