Search:
Type: Posts; User: Mopar Matt; Keyword(s):
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
03-21-2010, 08:37 PM
Thread: Hickory 3-20
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 384
Hickory 3-20
Put in at Gunpowder and fished up the river to the old bridge/powerlines and back into GP. Marked lots of fish, but not many takers except for catfish near the boat ramp. Water was stained and 51...
-
04-14-2009, 08:44 PM
Thread: How about Hickory?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 507
Got to fish from about 9 till 2 today. Caught a...
Got to fish from about 9 till 2 today. Caught a mixed bag of fish: coontails, white bass, bluegill, catfish and Crappie. All together two of us caught about 40 fish brought home enough for supper...
-
04-13-2009, 06:51 PM
Thread: How about Hickory?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 507
How about Hickory?
Thinking about trying Gunpowder tomorrow between the rain showers...anybody been lately?
-
03-14-2009, 07:08 PM
Thread: Weiss #-25-29?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 1,395
Depends a little bit on how you fish. If you are...
Depends a little bit on how you fish. If you are trolling, I'd say you will still be fine from the looks of the weather forecasts (lots of minor fronts coming through). As for fishing shallow, I...
-
03-01-2009, 11:39 AM
Thread: any of you use these hooks
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,033
Looks similar to the cam action hooks made by...
Looks similar to the cam action hooks made by Eagle Claw. Wally Marshall has picked them up now at BPS .
I have been using these for years. Always sharp and usually hooks in the corner of the... -
12-30-2008, 04:58 PM
Thread: The Best Crappie Lake in the US?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 7,270
I've been fishing Weiss in the spring and fall...
I've been fishing Weiss in the spring and fall since 92 and it is a great lake, however the last few years it hasn't produced like it used to. You might go and have a limit before 10am everyday or...
-
07-29-2008, 08:59 PM
Thread: W Kerr Scott
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,644
Looks like you did well for this time of...
Looks like you did well for this time of year...Kerr Scott is hard to fish...deep and clear (most of the time)...the crappie and gills hang around the mouth of the river 15-25 feet deep...striper and...
-
04-25-2008, 12:36 PM
Thread: Kerr Scott 4/23 evening
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 668
I believe the land surrounding the lake is owned...
I believe the land surrounding the lake is owned by the Corp of Engineers....no hunting allowed. What was the water temp?
-
04-09-2008, 04:49 PM
Thread: Kerr Scott
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 758
If you put in at Warrior Creek try around the...
If you put in at Warrior Creek try around the bridge and swimming area, then as you head out towards the river check the small coves on the left just as the lake opens up (there are some big brush...
-
04-01-2008, 03:54 PM
Thread: Rain Gear question
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 38
- Views
- 4,423
For the price I haven't found anything nearly as...
For the price I haven't found anything nearly as good as Frog Toggs--been using the same set for four years now. Sorry to hear you had issues with yours. If money isn't top priority then the BPS...
-
03-30-2008, 03:07 PM
Thread: Hello from Fleetwood!
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 1,612
Poppop, land prices are getting rediculous around...
Poppop, land prices are getting rediculous around here. There are 120 acres for sale across the river from my house...the asking price is $4,000,000.00 or $33,500 an acre.
-
03-30-2008, 03:02 PM
Thread: Hello from Fleetwood!
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 1,612
You guys can also fish the North Fork of the New...
You guys can also fish the North Fork of the New River above Sharps Dam (about 2mi west of Warrensville on Hwy 88W) for trout. NC Wildlife stocks the river heavy from the dam all the way up to the...
-
03-05-2008, 09:43 AM
Thread: Moon phase
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 831
I haven't noticed a lot of change in "the bite"...
I haven't noticed a lot of change in "the bite" during a full moon. It does make night fishing more enjoyable and it seems that the fishing picks up in the middle of the day rather than morning and...
-
02-25-2008, 08:29 AM
Thread: Bobber Stopper Help
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 9,526
Thanks, Wichita I pick mine up at Walmart and...
Thanks, Wichita
I pick mine up at Walmart and they usually cost about a $1 a pack. I didn't notice the website listed on the package in the ebay ad until after I posted. The anglers mart price... -
02-24-2008, 09:09 PM
Thread: Bobber Stopper Help
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 9,526
The stops at BPS are not the same as the ones...
The stops at BPS are not the same as the ones pictured. The picture is of Arnold's speed stops...they come in a plastic vial...the only place that carries them near me is Walmart. BPS, Cabelas or...
-
02-14-2008, 04:48 PM
Thread: State forums?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 4,287
The state link is directly under the main forum...
The state link is directly under the main forum link. It says "CLICK HERE for State Forums"
-
01-18-2008, 05:02 PM
Thread: Water level question
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,241
Thank you for the info jem. I hope they will...
Thank you for the info jem. I hope they will look at keeping the higher water levels as it greatly increases the spawn beds for the early fish. Thanks again.
-
01-16-2008, 05:42 PM
Thread: What Line
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 42
- Views
- 4,711
Trilene Sensation 6lb for casting Power Pro...
Trilene Sensation 6lb for casting
Power Pro braid 10/2 for jigging and bobber rods -
01-16-2008, 12:16 PM
Thread: Water level question
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,241
Water level question
Been spring fishing at Weiss for 16 years now (ever since my grandpa first took me down there) and have always enjoyed it. Over the years I have read a lot of debate over the winter drawdown level...
-
01-16-2008, 11:59 AM
Thread: Game Warden
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 40
- Views
- 6,454
Never been checked here in NC, but we go to Weiss...
Never been checked here in NC, but we go to Weiss in Alabama every year for around 10 days and have been checked at least once every year for the last 16 years. They have always been polite and say...
-
01-07-2008, 10:02 PM
Thread: What Type of Fishing Line?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 27
- Views
- 1,997
Trilene Sensation 4lb on casting rods, Power Pro...
Trilene Sensation 4lb on casting rods, Power Pro 10/2 braid on tightlines and bobber rods. The Sensation just works better for casting and shooting jigs and the braid is strong enough to pull hung...
-
12-18-2007, 10:29 AM
Thread: Line Twisting?
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 15
- Views
- 1,679
As Fished out said, occasionally make a long cast...
As Fished out said, occasionally make a long cast and it will help with the twist. Also, make sure you are winding the line correctly when you respool.
-
12-16-2007, 03:22 PM
Thread: Spray on bedliner in my War Eagle
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,745
Had my procraft done with Speedliner. It is...
Had my procraft done with Speedliner. It is about 3/16ths thick and has a rough texture when applied on trucks etc, but the guy at the truck shop brushed it down to a smoother finish to be easier to...
-
12-05-2007, 10:54 AM
Thread: Long Rods vs Short Rods
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 23,793
Prepare to fall in love my friend...Bass Pro...
Prepare to fall in love my friend...Bass Pro Tourney Special 6'6" med lite action with a Shimano Solstace 1000RH and 4lb Berkley Sensation line. I have used this combo for a little over a year now,...
-
12-01-2007, 08:03 PM
Thread: boat carpet
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,780
I had my Procraft covered with Speedliner when...
I had my Procraft covered with Speedliner when the carpet got to looking bad. It has worked well for 4 years now, easy to clean, slip resistant and not as hot as the fiberglass is around it in the...
-
11-06-2007, 07:33 PM
Thread: Lake Jordan
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 892
http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=125...
http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=12517&highlight=worms+skin
Those worms have been discussed several times on the boards, here is just one thread about them. Never seen them myself,... -
11-05-2007, 05:17 PM
Thread: W. Kerr Scott 11/4
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 610
Fall is coming to an end quickly here. The lows...
Fall is coming to an end quickly here. The lows this week are between 19&25 with highs in the 40s & 50s. Kerr Scott is hard to fish, a lot of clear deep water. Most places are 25' deep just 15'...
-
11-04-2007, 02:02 PM
Thread: W. Kerr Scott 11/4
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 610
W. Kerr Scott 11/4
Fished from 7ish till noon. Caught several largemouth and a few perch and bluegill, but no Crappie. Fished shallow, deep, rocks, trees, stumps, channels flats but couldn't find the crappie hideout...
-
10-03-2007, 09:05 AM
Thread: Wally Marshall rods
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 6,135
Both the sig and Pro series are great rods. I...
Both the sig and Pro series are great rods. I prefer the cork handles and adjustable weights on the Pro series though.
FishingDog the biggest benefit of more eyes on the rod is better weight... -
04-29-2007, 07:22 AM
Thread: Minnor under slip-bobber...
by Mopar Matt- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 7,469
Here are the bobber stops I prefer. They are...
Here are the bobber stops I prefer. They are made by arnolls and I can only find them at wal-mart. The come in a small plastic vial with beads included....
Results 1 to 30 of 100
Pay Attention to Local Knowledge ( cont’d) The next day, I...
Pay Attention to Local Knowledge (cont’)