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My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 01:49 AM
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Uncle Zeek
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Need I say anything? Went to Ray Roberts - hit the water just after 3pm, stopped about 6pm. Caught more than 140 in that time, all sandbass, mostly on vertical slabbing. There were a couple guys trolling through the working birds, boats, etc - while they were catching some fish, I don't think they realized how much more productive their fishing could've been had they just drifted or anchored up. Ah well. I did wave a couple guys in a Ranger boat over to share the spot I was on - not like there was any shortage of fish there, what with my screen being blacked out most of the time. Wow. Had to frequently cull my livewell, as I kept catching bigger fish - when it was filleting time, the smallest I had was 12". Wow, what a day. I love Isle Du Bois park, especially the fish cleaning station - seems worthwhile to pay for the annual pass. Saw Boston Bob coming in just as I was finishing my filleting (one of these days I'm going to have a speed competition against someone who's using an electric knife) - he & his buddy did way better than me. I think he said something like 370+ ... have a feeling his golf clicker broke. May go out tomorrow afternoon ... of course, my arms are kinda sore now, so who knows?
"Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries --but it is a force stronger than crime" ~ Robert A. Heinlein Artim Law Firm, PLLC Estate planning & tax attorney 2250 Morriss Road, Suite 205, Flower Mound, Texas 75028 972-746-0758 mobile zac@artimlegal.com
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 01:57 AM
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nogeese
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:09 AM
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May go out tomorrow afternoon ... of course, my arms are kinda sore now, so who knows? I really feel for you. I want a day like that. Nice work.
http://www.johnnysguideservice.com/ I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace, that two become a lawfirm, and that three or more become a congress. John Adams
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:31 AM
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Same thing here. I dont understand why everybody trolls so much. Have a buddy that catches what he says "alot" on crankbaits. We usually scan, find, turn into the wind and drift through. I feel you have a much better chance (especially when slabbin) on a slow drift. Its more controlled. We went out saturday and caught more than we could keep up with using 1/4 mod. Lil Georges. When we slab it seems they really prefer the Chrome/Blue. Great Job and happy fishing.
That's handier than a pocket on a shirt.
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 03:11 AM
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I have finals next week and then a month off before Summer School starts. I'm looking forward to a month of fishing on RR.
How much is the annual pass?
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 04:02 AM
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 10:21 AM
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Left Hook
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I knew I should of went fishing instead of mowing the yard. Nice Job!!!!
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 10:53 AM
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 11:07 AM
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Left Hook
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$65.00 for first & $15.00 for second
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 11:20 AM
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$65.00 for first & $15.00 for second Just get them both... One for you and your wife. You also get a year's subscription to TX Parks and Wildlife, and a slew of camping disocunt coupons. Hoepfully, I may be using mine at Ray Bob this weekend.
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:10 PM
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Didn't realize till I read the link that the pass is good for a year from purchase - much better value for the money! Thought it was like the Lewisville lake park pass which is Jan - Dec of that year only.
"Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries --but it is a force stronger than crime" ~ Robert A. Heinlein Artim Law Firm, PLLC Estate planning & tax attorney 2250 Morriss Road, Suite 205, Flower Mound, Texas 75028 972-746-0758 mobile zac@artimlegal.com
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:11 PM
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Yea it was another sand bass slaughter out there. It seems like I caught several giant sand bass yesterday in the mix. Big wind in the forecast the rest of the week. That west wind was a change.
Zeek are you ready for an electric knife now? I can't imagine going old school on a mess of 100+ with a reg knife. Glad you got into them yesterday.
Shawn
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:11 PM
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I might be asking the obvious but I haven't been to that many State Parks, does the pass include launch fees at boat ramps? It really looks like a good deal for lakes with State Parks. I like the fact it runs for a year from time of purchase.
http://www.johnnysguideservice.com/ I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace, that two become a lawfirm, and that three or more become a congress. John Adams
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:13 PM
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Uncle Zeek
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Me and powered cutting tools just don't mix - I like keeping all ten fingers. As for 100+ fish, I only keep 25 at a time, so cleaning isn't too bad.
Bama, yeah, the park pass allows you in with use of the boat ramps, fish cleaning table etc.
"Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries --but it is a force stronger than crime" ~ Robert A. Heinlein Artim Law Firm, PLLC Estate planning & tax attorney 2250 Morriss Road, Suite 205, Flower Mound, Texas 75028 972-746-0758 mobile zac@artimlegal.com
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Re: My boat is dirty and my arms are sore from Ray Roberts
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04/29/08 02:19 PM
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Me and powered cutting tools just don't mix - I like keeping all ten fingers. As for 100+ fish, I only keep 25 at a time, so cleaning isn't too bad.
Bama, yeah, the park pass allows you in with use of the boat ramps, fish cleaning table etc. Well I guess that seals the deal for me. I know what you mean about the cutting tools, me and knives in general don't usually meet up without blood showing up.
http://www.johnnysguideservice.com/ I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace, that two become a lawfirm, and that three or more become a congress. John Adams
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