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I Remember How To Fish!
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11/16/15 05:49 PM
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1960texan
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After a break of almost 25 years (what the heck was I thinking?) I started fishing again. Went out to the Guadalupe river at Cypress Bend Park in New Braunfels early this morning in search of a few bass, and wound up with this little guy instead. He hit an antique broken back minnow lure from my regular fishing days. The Guadalupe is a beautiful river, lined with tall cypress trees and allegedly filled with bass, sunfish and sometimes trout. At the very least I knew I'd enjoy being out in nature and have a healthy walk along the bank, but within 10 minutes of getting my line wet I was reminded of the thrill of getting a fish on. After taking the photo I gently placed him back in the river and watched as he swam away. Although it was the only thing I caught this morning I came home with a smile on my face and plans to hit a few more spots later in the week.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: 1960texan]
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11/16/15 06:14 PM
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Curt0407
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to the Forum. Now you get to spend some money on new tackle. Have fun.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: Curt0407]
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11/16/15 06:31 PM
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1960texan
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to the Forum. Now you get to spend some money on new tackle. Have fun. Thanks! I've already got a sizable wish list going.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: 1960texan]
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11/16/15 06:36 PM
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banker-always fishing
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To the Texas Fishing Forum. Glad to have you on board. Side Note: Nice Redbreast. Love fishing the Guadalupe. I was just up from you this morning fishing River Crest off of Common Street. The river was flowing pretty fast and I did not do all that well. I also fished the Comal River and picked up several nice bass and a few small Bluegill.
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: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: 1960texan]
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11/16/15 06:39 PM
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etexbasser
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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: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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11/16/15 06:45 PM
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1960texan
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Thanks banker! It'll take me a while to figure out what the bass are biting on, but that's part of the fun. I went to Landa Park afterwards and tried to seduce a few bass near the gazebo, but didn't get any hits.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
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11/16/15 06:46 PM
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1960texan
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Thank you, glad to be back.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
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11/16/15 07:02 PM
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J-Moe
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Welcome Buy a 5 weight fly rod and really have some fun!!!!!
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: 1960texan]
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11/16/15 07:04 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Thanks banker! It'll take me a while to figure out what the bass are biting on, but that's part of the fun. I went to Landa Park afterwards and tried to seduce a few bass near the gazebo, but didn't get any hits. Good luck on the bass there. That water is super clear with plenty of minnows. I have seen some big bass there but getting em to bite is next to impossible. I have got lucky and caught a few nice ones there over the years.
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: I Remember How To Fish!
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11/16/15 07:18 PM
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1960texan
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Welcome Buy a 5 weight fly rod and really have some fun!!!!! Right now my casting skills are so rusty I'll have to fly fish in private...in other words, it ain't pretty! Had a cheap bamboo fly rod when I was in high school and didn't yet have the patience to learn proper casting techniques. Now there are so many instructional videos out there that I'm tempted to give it another go.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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11/16/15 07:21 PM
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1960texan
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Good luck on the bass there. That water is super clear with plenty of minnows. I have seen some big bass there but getting em to bite is next to impossible. I have got lucky and caught a few nice ones there over the years. Yep, if we can see them they can probably see us. I had one small bass follow my lure back to the bank without striking.
Last edited by 1960texan; 11/16/15 07:23 PM.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
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11/19/15 01:31 PM
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Gitter Done
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Yes Sir sometimes it takes catching that one fish to fire up the fishing desires. Nice fish.
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Re: I Remember How To Fish!
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11/22/15 03:27 PM
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Laker One
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Nice post and nice fish. It's always a good feeling, feeling the thump of a good bite and catching a nice fish. Good job.
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