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Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/05/15 01:55 PM
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banker-always fishing
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IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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08/05/15 02:21 PM
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etexbasser
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Nice post Banker. I would like it if you would talk a little bit about your bottom technique. Especially hooks and sinkers. I am not trying to steal your secrets, but I am still struggling to use bottom techniques due to statying hung up all the time. Part of the problem is when I am in Louisiana, the rivers and bayous I fish have so much brush on bottom, it is hard to not stay hung up. I have been experimenting with different rigs and catching a few, but still having problems. Again, I enjoy your posts and pictures. I would really like to make a trip and fish with you some day.
later...don
Don Chumley If I ain't fishing, I ain't happy. But mostly I'm happy. I love being retired, the check is in the mail. Mt. 6:33
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
[Re: etexbasser]
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08/05/15 02:35 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks "etexbasser"for the reply. Fishing off of the bottom can be very hard at times especially like you stated the bottom has a lot of trash or hang ups. When the bottoms have a lot of hang ups I switch to a float or a slip float and fish the bait close to the bottom as possible. Depending on the time of year a lot of Sunfish will be suspended and the float technique works good under those conditions. Bottom fishing is GREAT when there are not that many snags around. I have also learned where a lot of snags are at just by fishing an area a lot. Of course an area can change with strong current and flooding. Side note: I use a size six cricket hook, with a size five shot. The shot is placed approx 5 to 7 inches above the hook. (Weight size and location can depend on the type of water body,current,and bottom.) A lot of friends who I fish with use a drop shot and usually out fish me every time. I also go through a lot of hooks and shots over the year. Getting snagged is just part of catching BIG fish. Big fish love hanging around brush piles and structure.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
[Re: etexbasser]
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08/05/15 02:41 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Nice post Banker. I would like it if you would talk a little bit about your bottom technique. Especially hooks and sinkers. I am not trying to steal your secrets, but I am still struggling to use bottom techniques due to statying hung up all the time. Part of the problem is when I am in Louisiana, the rivers and bayous I fish have so much brush on bottom, it is hard to not stay hung up. I have been experimenting with different rigs and catching a few, but still having problems. Again, I enjoy your posts and pictures. I would really like to make a trip and fish with you some day.
later...don Side Note: One more very important item. You may want to speed up your retrieve. Bottoms with a of of hang ups can be a huge problem if you leave your bait still on the bottom. The current will usually rap your bait or shot around a log,rock,or some other hang up.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/05/15 04:04 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks Bob!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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#11021821
08/05/15 04:13 PM
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dafanman
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/05/15 04:30 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks Robert! Side Note: One of the Redbreast I caught wanted to know how you were doing and was looking forward to seeing you at your spot!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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08/05/15 06:12 PM
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dafanman
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/05/15 09:19 PM
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etexbasser
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Thanks Banker, you answered my questions in those two paragraphs.
Don Chumley If I ain't fishing, I ain't happy. But mostly I'm happy. I love being retired, the check is in the mail. Mt. 6:33
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/05/15 10:47 PM
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Dfitz
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Thanks Robert! Side Note: One of the Redbreast I caught wanted to know how you were doing and was looking forward to seeing you at your spot! When you are good enough to name them, well Nice report Banker.
Don't worry about the mule, just load the cart
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/05/15 11:13 PM
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dafanman
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Banker, You tell em as soon as I get all these folks squared away with Windows 10 we will have a face to face conversation
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
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08/06/15 11:03 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks Andrew for the reply. "etexbasser": Glad I was able to help out. Good luck and I hope you find the BIG ones. Robert: Maybe you can make a windows updated deal with the Redbreast and Bluegill. I will let you explane it to them.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
[Re: banker-always fishing]
#11030733
08/09/15 06:41 PM
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Laker One
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Will be in Marble Falls this week on business. You can bet I will find some fishing time. Nice fish Chuck and a good report. Will post a follow up on how I do.
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Re: Marble Falls Sunnies!
[Re: Laker One]
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08/11/15 12:41 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks Curtis for the reply. Fish by structure on the main lake. Brush piles and tree overhangs in the park.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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