Young man on Hudson noddled this 65 pounder this weekend. I should have had Ratz and BCbasscat trying that when they were up here 2 weeks ago.

No sir, not sticking my hands in jack squat.

Yeah, I’m out on that

Do they not have snapping turtles and water moccasins in the rivers you noodle? No way in hell I do that.

I bet that cave has held one or two of those

I bet if I had lemon shine in the boat I could've talked both of you into it. I would throw you a rope if you got in a bind.

Nope

I've done it with a 12lber, but I would scream like a little girl if I grabbed onto a 65lber

So you mounted it?

Beat me to it RJ, I was going to suggest some shine. I'm sure that would have BC and Ratz fighting over the opportunity.

I would be OUT on that!

I echo this...hell no I aint doing that!

If you've ever seen what a logger head turtle can do to a boat paddle........nope I'm out.

That is a big fish, must have left a mark on his arm

I am wondering what that stuff is on the deck? Gas can, electrical cords and some apparatus in a dishpan?

Yes to gas can. I think the apparatus in the pan is a small gas engine powered air compressor. The yellow "cordage" is actually a cheap PVC air hose as it appears very thick compared to an electrical cord. Part of the air hose assembly is the black tubing. It appears to have a quick-coupling with a red reinforcement grip just to the right of the pan. Any agree with my assessment?

BTW, I'm a Dive Master level in SCUBA, and to try to breathe air from a shop compressor would be a very iffy thing to try. If it is a compressor, it's more likely they use air to "encourage" a fish to leave it's lair. In a huge bubbling of air, they can't fight, nor breathe, so they may give up more easily - just guessing. I know of regulations prohibiting the use of compressed air for collection of lobster or tropical fish in the marine waters, so it must be "effective".