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What to do when they are not hitting.
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06/01/20 11:10 AM
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Timmychanga
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Sometimes when I hit FPH there is just too much recreation traffic and the fish will get lockjaw. Like any true fisherman I fish on, but sometimes ya just have to say U.N.C.L.E. When that happens I break out my umbrella with the front chair mount on the bottom and tie a hammock from the center console to the trolling motor and chill to the waves while listening to some jams. Heres to a bad day catching but a great day at fishing. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/06/full-99472-53839-39753281_10213059915480757_6026028717619281920_o.jpg) Below is a friend who enjoyed a trip in the past rocking in the hammock waiting for a bite. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/06/full-99472-53841-37752285_10212904107545656_4030342957755269120_o.jpg)
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/01/20 01:07 PM
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 128
Riverrat9
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Relaxing on the water. Catching is nice but not needed all the time.
PB flathead 34.5 lbs - I know it's small but it was still the record for Lake Travis when I caught it! PB Blue 58.5 lbs jugline 43.5 lbs on R&R which was the other Lake Travis record when caught.
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/01/20 06:45 PM
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Dennis Christian
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I keep trying different patterns. Never give up!
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/01/20 06:57 PM
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RespectTheFish
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I agree! Keep moving and some will be willing to play somewhere. I often look for the shallowest fish I can in those situations as the shallower fish tend to be the most active fish in general and most willing to play.
Clay
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/02/20 12:09 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 897
Kevin R.
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
#13579265
06/02/20 03:52 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 80,967
banker-always fishing
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Pumpkin Head
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Awesome! 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) 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: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/02/20 12:30 PM
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Timmychanga
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From one of my older cartoons. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/06/full-99472-53934-idiot.png)
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/02/20 03:10 PM
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Skunked Again Fishing
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Wow, I'm impressed the trolling motor is holding the other end up. Great idea!
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Skunked Again Fishing]
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06/02/20 04:18 PM
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Burbarry
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Wow, I'm impressed the trolling motor is holding the other end up. Great idea! I was thinking the same thing. But, as for a bad day catching I start playing with electronics and trolling around looking for new spots to mark. Maybe toss a few at the spots as I keep on going by.
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
#13579859
06/02/20 05:46 PM
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Not2Old2Fish
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Extreme Angler
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So you go from a couch potato to a boatham potato. 
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Re: What to do when they are not hitting.
[Re: Timmychanga]
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06/02/20 06:35 PM
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Posts: 1,681
Capt Craig
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Capt. Craig Copeland Licensed by the US Coast Guard
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