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Tenputt said:
Sanity prevailed. My buddy called this morning and said he didn’t want to do it with the weather as forecast. So, a complete change of plans for me. I am going to head down to the St. George/Mesquite area for golf.
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BOOOO. however can confirm that the weather sucks right now
 
Since it was not practical to head north to fish Yellowstone Lake, I went south to play golf for the weekend and then hit a local water today. It turned out ok.

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Long time bass fisherman here. My dad got me into golf and bass fishing. To me, there are a lot of similarities with golf and bass fishing. Not necessarily the mechanics, but the patience, perseverance, and having to stay positive and keep trying when the fishing/golf gets tough.
 
CrashTestDummy said:
Long time bass fisherman here. My dad got me into golf and bass fishing. To me, there are a lot of similarities with golf and bass fishing. Not necessarily the mechanics, but the patience, perseverance, and having to stay positive and keep trying when the fishing/golf gets tough.
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Golf and fishing is what I started with as well. If you really want to test your patience tho, take up fly fishing.
 
KB_ said:
Golf and fishing is what I started with as well. If you really want to test your patience tho, take up fly fishing.
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Fly fishing is the best.
 
KB_ said:
Golf and fishing is what I started with as well. If you really want to test your patience tho, take up fly fishing.
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LOL. During season, I go up to the mtns and golf 1-2 days and then head to the stream and fish for 1-2 days. We have lots of good fly fishing; but it is harder in the little streams and creeks than the bigger rivers. But it is the best.
 
Fishing a new lake today, no fish yet but its nice to be fishing again....its been awhile.

Saw an eagle swoop down and grab a fish....very cool. It was a decent size fish, the eagle was having a tough time flying away with it.

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AndyL0711 said:
Fishing a new lake today, no fish yet but its nice to be fishing again....its been awhile.

Saw an eagle swoop down and grab a fish....very cool. It was a decent size fish, the eagle was having a tough time flying away with it.

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Love seeing those birds swoop in. We see it fairly regularly with both eagles and ospreys. What kind of fish are you targeting there?
 
Tenputt said:
Love seeing those birds swoop in. We see it fairly regularly with both eagles and ospreys. What kind of fish are you targeting there?
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Mostly Carp. I like the fight but can be a lot if down time between bites. That gives me time to post on here 😆
 
Tenputt said:
Love seeing those birds swoop in. We see it fairly regularly with both eagles and ospreys. What kind of fish are you targeting there?
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I've had both catch fish <10 ft in front of my canoe, it's so cool. Watching bald eagles snare rabbits on the shore is really cool too.
 
I find myself dreaming of fishing instead of golf lately. Which is annoying cause this year I'm hitting the ball exceptionally well. But all i wanna do is throw flies at trout and hope for the best. Men are more complicated creatures then we thought I guess.

Some day when we move back to Michigan I'm picking up my center console fishing boat and spend some much needed quality time on whatever lake I run into.
 
I spent the last two weeks down in florida fishing and loved it! Did not want to come home in spite of my casting shoulder hurting so bad. A great topwater bite every day but 1 and that is my favorite form of fishing

well, until I missed a fish and had two of three treble hooks penetrate into my skin. I advocate to everyone never to cast a rod without glasses and a hat on; even before sunup. the pain of yanking a treble out of your leg is high but trivial compared to your head.

now I'm back and totally focussed on golf
 
AndyL0711 said:
Mostly Carp. I like the fight but can be a lot if down time between bites. That gives me time to post on here 😆
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It is interesting how carp are gaining respect in the angler world. I am only a fly fisher (although not snobby). Even there, though, there is a growing segment of anglers who specialize in targeting carp. Carp can be very difficult to fool and fight like the devil.
 
KB_ said:
I find myself dreaming of fishing instead of golf lately. Which is annoying cause this year I'm hitting the ball exceptionally well. But all i wanna do is throw flies at trout and hope for the best. Men are more complicated creatures then we thought I guess.

Some day when we move back to Michigan I'm picking up my center console fishing boat and spend some much needed quality time on whatever lake I run into.
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I have a great week coming up. It starts with the Vokey Experience at Ballyhack. I will get home late Tuesday night and then Thursday, I will be headed up into the mountains to chase some large cutthroat trout at a lake where we are just starting to see ice off. Fingers crossed it is ready next Thursday. How can that week be beat?
 
Sounds like I need to hit the lottery and get on your level
 
Acesteve said:
I spent the last two weeks down in florida fishing and loved it! Did not want to come home in spite of my casting shoulder hurting so bad. A great topwater bite every day but 1 and that is my favorite form of fishing

well, until I missed a fish and had two of three treble hooks penetrate into my skin. I advocate to everyone never to cast a rod without glasses and a hat on; even before sunup. the pain of yanking a treble out of your leg is high but trivial compared to your head.

now I'm back and totally focussed on golf
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What were you fishing for? Florida has everything. Any pics?
 
Tenputt said:
It is interesting how carp are gaining respect in the angler world. I am only a fly fisher (although not snobby). Even there, though, there is a growing segment of anglers who specialize in targeting carp. Carp can be very difficult to fool and fight like the devil.
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I know a couple of people who fly fish carp. I've never gotten into fly fishing, I don't think my shoulder woukd like that.
 
AndyL0711 said:
Fishing a new lake today, no fish yet but its nice to be fishing again....its been awhile.

Saw an eagle swoop down and grab a fish....very cool. It was a decent size fish, the eagle was having a tough time flying away with it.

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Ended up catching just 1 little guy. Smallest carp I have ever caught, probably didn't even weigh 1lb 😅 🙃 😆

Still beats a skunk
 
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