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Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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01/29/16 02:48 PM
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Thinking about taking my son trout fishing for his 13th birthday Sat the 6th. Can anyone tell me if it would be worth the trip, it's almost a 2 hour drive. He loves to fish and I thought something different would be neat.Thanks.
Last edited by TroyKing; 01/29/16 02:49 PM.
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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01/29/16 04:17 PM
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If he like to fish, it is worth the drive just to see the fish displays. The lake has multi species and is a great place to spend the day
Hooking a fish is like playing string with a cat. The exact size, shape, color of string matters less than how you wiggle it- and little cats are easier to fool than big ones. John Gierach
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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01/29/16 05:42 PM
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Happy Birthday to your son!! My daughter turns 13 on February 6th also!! I took my 2 boys aged 5 to the fish hatchery and they had a blast. Caught some big perch and nice catfish. Your 13 year old will love it. Then go in to town and eat. We made a day of it.
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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02/02/16 04:02 AM
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Been at blue river in Tishomingo,Ok? Wearing them out especially at sun up. Can only keep 6 though....
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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02/02/16 08:33 PM
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Went with my 4 years old daughter two weeks ago. She caught them as fast as I could get out of her way. Piece of advice... use Berkley Power eggs in pink. Fish them about 24 inches under a cork and fish closer to the bank than out in the middle.
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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02/03/16 09:03 PM
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Thanks 79scooter that's very helpful. My son is really excited about this trip. Did y'all use the fishing equipment provided by the park or take your own? Where can I get the power eggs?
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02/03/16 09:05 PM
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Happy Birthday to your son!! My daughter turns 13 on February 6th also!! I took my 2 boys aged 5 to the fish hatchery and they had a blast. Caught some big perch and nice catfish. Your 13 year old will love it. Then go in to town and eat. We made a day of it. Thanks! And I hope you're daughter has a great birthday as well.
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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02/03/16 09:19 PM
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I took her Barbie Pole for her, and I brought one of my crappie rods. I didn't get to fish much as she was keeping me busy. The eggs are at Cables and Basspro... academy and walmart don't carry them. Worst case scenario, use the dough bait, and make it about the size of a English pea. Stick to bright colors Pink, Orange. They have all the equipment you will need if you don't feel like taking your own. Cover up most of the hook by using 2-3 eggs/dough balls. Use a #6 or 8 Aberdeen hook, mash the barb.. they don't allow barbs
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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Thanks again. I am planning to take a few ultralights as well. Did y'all keep any to eat. If so how'd that turn out?
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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you can keep 5 per person for $5/person. We kept 5 just because my daughter wanted to keep some. Kept the one that swallowed the hook the worst.
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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02/04/16 02:40 PM
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Been at blue river in Tishomingo,Ok? Wearing them out especially at sun up. Can only keep 6 though.... Those are nice ones.We are excited. How do you prefer to cook and eat them?
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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02/07/16 02:09 PM
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Pan fried over an open fire w/potatoes. Olive oil, real butter, and a nice sunset next to the water
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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02/08/16 01:51 AM
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Re: Trout at Athens fish hatchery?
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Thanks to all who gave info for our trout fishing trip.We had a great time and brought home five limits.I don't know how to post pics, or I would.
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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