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 A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 08:04 PM
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pelican
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Headed out to GV this morning to do a little bait scouting since Blue cat season is starting very soon. A lot of bait but very scattered in small schools and not easy to catch. Managed to catch a few gizzard shad and had just enough time to drag one around for a few minutes, BAM a good start to Whisker season! 
 I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 08:18 PM
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Txwhitacre
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Very nice. I bet it was a good tussle.
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 08:58 PM
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pelican
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Very nice. I bet it was a good tussle. It was, she really stretched my string.
I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 09:07 PM
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chads
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I just picked up a kayak for this reason right here .. nice ..
EVERYONE NEEDS TO BELIEVE IN SOMETHING , I BELIEVE I'LL GO FISHING  
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 09:24 PM
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Wafflejaw
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Nice Deric! I guess at that point the trough is just there to keep the slime off your pants;)
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 09:32 PM
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Rhino68W
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How long does it take to land one of those bad boys?
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 10:06 PM
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Fishbonz
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Man that there is a Goodern!  What were you using to get bit?
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 10:08 PM
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pelican
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Nice Deric! I guess at that point the trough is just there to keep the slime off your pants;) 
I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 10:15 PM
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pelican
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How long does it take to land one of those bad boys? This one took longer than most due to trying to keep it out of two drift socks that I had out and I had a hard time getting it in the net far enough to stay in. I guess 5-8 minutes tops.
I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 10:16 PM
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pelican
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Man that there is a Goodern! What were you using to get bit? Fresh shad, caught this morning.
I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/19/15 10:41 PM
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christian myrick
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/20/15 12:51 AM
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BKT
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I've been going south a lot this summer for reds and sharks so I guess it would only be fair to take a trip up north for some monster blues.
Nice fish!!
Last edited by BKT; 10/20/15 12:52 AM.
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/20/15 01:21 PM
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theduke
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Do you use a cast net out of your yak to catch bait, if so how?
Last edited by theduke; 10/20/15 01:22 PM.
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/20/15 02:10 PM
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KRAPPIE KAT
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I can get on my knees and throw my net ok.
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Re: A good start to Whisker Season!
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10/20/15 02:25 PM
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pelican
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Do you use a cast net out of your yak to catch bait, if so how? Yes, Most important thing is a stable kayak. Other than that it's almost the same as throwing on dry land. I'd recommend practicing in shallow water close to the truck until you get very comfortable. With water temps in the mid to lower 70's a bath wouldn't be to bad but as the temps drop into the 60's and below you might want to always have dry clothes close by and a fishing buddy with you just in case. Some people can throw sitting down, but I've never tried it.
Last edited by pelican; 10/20/15 02:26 PM.
I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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