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not every tree is created equal
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09/09/16 12:54 AM
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chickenman
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I prefer Pecan Creek over the other Ray Roberts arms. Always have. When the south wind blows hard, it’s best for me to stick to something more protected for comfort mainly. Given a choice, I would rather fish in comfort vs being beat up so I go to the west side for a few days… Tuesday – My middle son and I gave it our best shot. We fished trees and trees and more trees. Lots of trees to choose from. I tried to pick the trees in 20’ of water. Some in 18. We found a bunch but nothing major. Still a good day. Lost a 10' rod which is a bummer. It launched off the deck at mach 3 while I was helping my son. Wednesday – My friend talked me into doing something different. Different area in the west side in different depth. It paid off. We fished trees and trees and more trees. Started off fast and furious and shortly after the fish shut down or we caught them all. I tend to think the fish shut down. It was a great day. Today – I took my oldest son to look for another 20. Same area as Wednesday, not as many fish. Actually, the fish were few and far between. We fished trees and trees and more trees. Every tree looked good. Little sticks. Big stumps. Wide or skinny, they all looked good to me. I bet 4 out of 5 trees we fished over the last 3 days didn’t hold fish. Minnows worked. Jigs did too except pink/blk/char for some reason. Big props to Ray Roberts guides for being able to stick with the changing fish, wind, and for fishing the right trees! Boat is covered now. Time to get back in the fields where there aren't any trees to choose from
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11818890
09/09/16 01:04 AM
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Joined: Jun 2013
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bush hog
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Good post....and good fish too!
To whom much is given, much is required.
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819010
09/09/16 01:47 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
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Luke57
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Save our planet it's the only one with beer ESTO VIR
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819061
09/09/16 02:00 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,439
Gamblinman
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I like that welding rod rig with the rattle. Pretty cool.
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819449
09/09/16 11:45 AM
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Joined: Dec 2003
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Fab
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819479
09/09/16 12:17 PM
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Joined: Sep 2014
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TroyKing
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Nice report and pics...is that copper one the welding rod rig?
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: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819655
09/09/16 02:07 PM
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Laner
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Fantastic report, Chickenman. Glad to see you're getting to spend some time with the family!
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819686
09/09/16 02:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
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Gonzz
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I always wonder how to tell which trees will hold more fish...
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: Gonzz]
#11819690
09/09/16 02:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
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RangerBass21
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I always wonder how to tell which trees will hold more fish... usually trees that have more arms branching out underwater, all crappie I've been catching been in 30 feet but they've been 10-15ft in the water column, all of my trees I fish I'll pull out one after another, and I'll fish the tree right next to it and won't catch one, one tree in that area holds them. Never figured out why.
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11819701
09/09/16 02:41 PM
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Posts: 7,009
leanin post
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those rattles sure are hard to find. give it up plz?? ha
COMING SOON! .. THE STICKLE HOOK " the stay level sickle hook". sits level in the water with all knots.! Provides better hook sets and more natural jigging motion. No more adjusting the knot, gluing , or tying loop knots that cause the hook point to tangle in the loop, or worse knick the line.. The jighook that will make all others obsolete !
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: Gonzz]
#11819704
09/09/16 02:42 PM
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leanin post
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I always wonder how to tell which trees will hold more fish... I wish someone would make sense of it ..
COMING SOON! .. THE STICKLE HOOK " the stay level sickle hook". sits level in the water with all knots.! Provides better hook sets and more natural jigging motion. No more adjusting the knot, gluing , or tying loop knots that cause the hook point to tangle in the loop, or worse knick the line.. The jighook that will make all others obsolete !
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: leanin post]
#11819790
09/09/16 03:34 PM
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chickenman
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those rattles sure are hard to find. give it up plz?? ha When I find more, I will buy all they have. Nice report and pics...is that copper one the welding rod rig? Yes sir.
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: chickenman]
#11820153
09/09/16 06:35 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 75,790
banker-always fishing
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Nice post!
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: not every tree is created equal
[Re: bush hog]
#11820238
09/09/16 07:24 PM
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cellis
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Good post....and good fish too!
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Re: not every tree is created equal
[Re: cellis]
#11820259
09/09/16 07:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Bobcat1
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Happy Birthday chickenman! Nice catch and post!
Bobby Barnett
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