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Traditions/Superstitions
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04/30/13 06:37 AM
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SNorgge
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Anybody have any neat ones? Anytime we go out Carp fishing (or fishing for anything, really) I make a point to bring Yoo-Hoo's and peanut butter sandwiches. All my best catches and experiences were when I remembered to bring those....the days I blanked we had no Yoo-Hoo's or peanut butter sandwiches. I'm teased for it but those who don't share my Yoo Hoo's and sandwiches usually come up empty handed while I'm skipping around to the sound of my bite alarms going off. I know its in my head...haha...but I imagine its like a blindly loyal football fan wearing his lucky jersey every game to lift his spirits. A couple of my other friends sing Journey on the way to every fishing spot (they sound AWFUL, by the way) but it pumps them up. Can't say it's always a success but it's entertaining. Surely I'm not alone in this 
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8881338
04/30/13 02:59 PM
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buffaloman chris
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no, there are a few places that if me and friends flash our car headlights on the water, we get runs, or we will go throw the net down beside our pods and get runs, lol
pb buffalo 58.0lb pb common 36.4lb pb grasser 46.0lb pb mirror 24.12lb pb koi 15.25lb pb blue 39.0lb pb goldfish 1.5lb pb bass 6lbs Lone Star Carp Brigade - Dedicated to the promotion, education and camaraderie of carp anglers in the great state of Texas
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8881651
04/30/13 04:13 PM
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Pondbass
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At Grapevine, during the summer, if a boat is on top of your rigs you are absolutely going to get a run. I think it's something with the current making the fish go crazy, but it's extremely predictable.
I am paranoid about setting the net up last, and I don't get runs unless the net is set up after my rods are out and the weigh sling is on top of the mat and wetted with a bucket of water next to it.
I'm sure others will come to mind with some thought
Austin Anderson
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8881742
04/30/13 04:31 PM
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badchade
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I have lucky hats, I try to eat a Whataburger Bacon Double Cheeseburger before a session if available, and if I was wearing a particular shirt on a good session, I'll try to keep it in rotation.
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8882015
04/30/13 05:35 PM
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Curt0407
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I'm like Chad. If starting a morning session, I swing by Jack in the Box for a couple of Breakfast Jacks...
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8882175
04/30/13 06:06 PM
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theCARPenter
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New rods are bad luck.... I never catch on a new rods first trip.
 Grass Carp PB - 56 Buffalo PB - 44 Common Carp PB - 27
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8882176
04/30/13 06:06 PM
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buffaloman chris
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yea i usually hit up McDonalds for sausage biscuts and a coke to eat on the way!
pb buffalo 58.0lb pb common 36.4lb pb grasser 46.0lb pb mirror 24.12lb pb koi 15.25lb pb blue 39.0lb pb goldfish 1.5lb pb bass 6lbs Lone Star Carp Brigade - Dedicated to the promotion, education and camaraderie of carp anglers in the great state of Texas
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8882329
04/30/13 06:45 PM
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Stephen Clark
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I have a lucky pink hat I have done really well with but wifey "MISPLACED" it lol
PB Common = 36-8 PB Buffalo = 62-8 PB Mirror (fully scaled) 13-0 PB Flat Head Catfish = 44
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: Pondbass]
#8882707
04/30/13 08:17 PM
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Amadeo
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At Grapevine, during the summer, if a boat is on top of your rigs you are absolutely going to get a run. I think it's something with the current making the fish go crazy, but it's extremely predictable.
I am paranoid about setting the net up last, and I don't get runs unless the net is set up after my rods are out and the weigh sling is on top of the mat and wetted with a bucket of water next to it.
I'm sure others will come to mind with some thought haha thats Lakeview with the boats!! Mine as of lately would be having to wear a OCD shirt n Hat! But yah i always have to have my net set up.but never in the water till after i catch a fish!
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8882974
04/30/13 09:26 PM
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ScottEvil
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i used to think we would start catching after I " put it in the air" but now that I quit that stuff I still catch fish........
Bowfishing sucks
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8883033
04/30/13 09:44 PM
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Droyhef
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I have heard that bananas in the boat were bad. Not for me it seems.
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8883212
04/30/13 10:35 PM
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SNorgge
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These are great. I can relate to a lot of these...even subliminal ones I do in passing, such as grabbing a specific shirt or stopping at my favorite gas station for drinks every time without fail.
That's interesting with the boat & rigs bit...hadn't heard of or really thought about that before. I'm usually shore fishing....I have a little flat bottom boat I take out from time to time....but I will and have flipped it trying to bring stuff in lol
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8883229
04/30/13 10:42 PM
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Nick220722
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I have to get pessimistic and be reassured during a session several imes before we catch.
PB Buff - 56lbs PB Common - 26lbs PB Mirror - 7lbs PB Grasser - 45lbs PB Koi - 10lbs
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: SNorgge]
#8883758
05/01/13 01:11 AM
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themilkman
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Lucky shirt, drink an energy drink while setting up, my pewter carp statue that I setup overlooking the swim, power of 3.
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Re: Traditions/Superstitions
[Re: buffaloman chris]
#8885422
05/01/13 02:17 PM
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SOCALCARPER
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yea i usually hit up McDonalds for sausage biscuts and a coke to eat on the way! same here but mc griddle and a powerade
SOCALCARPER World Carp Masters France 17th Place ATC 2016 1ST PLACE ATC 2015 1ST PLACE ATC 2014 3RD PLACE PB. Buffalo 44# PB. Carp 34# and some OZ PB. KOI. 8# PB. Grasser 44# PB. Bass 13.8# With experience and patience you can accomplish anything. CT
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