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07-22-2022, 09:41 PM
Thread: 7-16-22 crappie on crankbaits
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Nice! Same pattern on Harris fish seem to be at...
Nice! Same pattern on Harris fish seem to be at 12ft but want the crankbait at about 7ft, no hits on cranks running 12ft, kinda strange.
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07-15-2022, 08:02 AM
Thread: Which Handheld GPS
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I use to try and use a handheld GPS while fishing...
I use to try and use a handheld GPS while fishing but after upgrading to a fish finder with integrated GPS, I discovered how inferior the handheld GPS is compared to integrated GPS fish finders. The...
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01-26-2022, 09:14 AM
Thread: Wintertime White Perch...HELP!
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Often they are there, they just don't want to...
Often they are there, they just don't want to eat. Winter is can be more hit or miss than other times of the year. Harris can be especially frustrating, it seems Harris is a bit of a drive for you,...
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Nice boat! Similar to mine but a tad bigger. I...
Nice boat! Similar to mine but a tad bigger. I made a video about how to avoid drilling holes when rigging out your boat, you might find it useful: How to Avoid Drilling Holes in Your Boat -...
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03-01-2021, 08:06 AM
Thread: Harris shad?
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Fished Harris Sunday, spent a good amount of time...
Fished Harris Sunday, spent a good amount of time past the bridge fishing the creek. I definitely had the right idea, confirmed by fish finder, but no bites. Tried for bass and crappie. Spoke to a...
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02-27-2021, 08:55 AM
Thread: Harris shad?
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Would be nice if more shad could go the same...
Would be nice if more shad could go the same route, I think there are two issues with Harris:
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02-22-2021, 09:10 AM
Thread: Harris 2-21 Report (not much catching)
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Harris 2-21 Report (not much catching)
Didn't catch much (one fat catfish) so this is more of a conditions report.
Went to the dam for the clean water and found the water to be in decent shape, stained but not muddy. In the crosspoint... -
02-21-2021, 06:37 PM
Thread: Harris temp.
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Was up near the dam and got 46-48 in various...
Was up near the dam and got 46-48 in various locations, sun was probably a big help today getting the surface temp back up.
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02-19-2021, 08:56 AM
Thread: Jordan ramps
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Seen the water in really bad shape several times,...
Seen the water in really bad shape several times, I'm going to drive out and take a look hopefully this afternoon.
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02-12-2021, 09:02 AM
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Telecommuting means you probably want really good...
Telecommuting means you probably want really good internet, just be sure to check that before making a decision. Internet services around Jordan are of course stellar due to proximity to Raleigh...
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02-02-2021, 04:11 PM
Thread: Minn Kota trolling motor questions
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I use both. Foot pedal when moving and casting...
I use both. Foot pedal when moving and casting from the deck and want both hands. Remote for all the other fishing (long lining, tight lining, trolling cranks, etc). One of the awesome things...
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02-02-2021, 01:09 PM
Thread: Long line trolling
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Poll: Great technique for both spring and fall when the...
Great technique for both spring and fall when the fish scatter every which way. Cover a lot of ground, if you catch a bunch you can slow down and work an area slower with tightlines.
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02-02-2021, 01:04 PM
Thread: Minn Kota trolling motor questions
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I use the US2 on my Terrova, the 2D sonar is all...
I use the US2 on my Terrova, the 2D sonar is all I need up front. Use downscan in the back to help locate spots (for example, brush piles) and then use the 2D up front to zero in on what I saw in...
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02-02-2021, 08:01 AM
Thread: Feeding Frenzy at Harris
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That's correct, chirp is technology used with 2D...
That's correct, chirp is technology used with 2D sonar not downscan, I think hangout is confusing his sonar termonology.
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02-02-2021, 07:59 AM
Thread: Jordan lake
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Was 47 in the S turns on Saturday
Was 47 in the S turns on Saturday
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02-01-2021, 08:57 AM
Thread: Feeding Frenzy at Harris
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Nice screenshot! Interesting this is in 15 fow...
Nice screenshot! Interesting this is in 15 fow and the majority of fish are in about 30 fow this time of year.
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01-26-2021, 10:11 AM
Thread: Jon boat hull aluminum thickness question
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I've owned both types and both will work fine. ...
I've owned both types and both will work fine. Go with the best you can afford, if you can afford welded .100 aluminum then you will be happy with the investment. If you can only afford the small...
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01-26-2021, 10:07 AM
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I've tried them several times since beginning of...
I've tried them several times since beginning of fall and didn't catch any crappie, so not sure the crappie are big fans. Perch and bass seem to like them better than crappie, but it probably...
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01-22-2021, 08:33 AM
Thread: anyone here towing a jon boat with a car.
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What jon boat do you have? Most jon boats are...
What jon boat do you have? Most jon boats are very light, I doubt the setup weighs 1200 lbs, you could probably tow it with a bicycle :P
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01-19-2021, 09:43 AM
Thread: Saturday video
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Thanks for the vid, enjoyed it.
Thanks for the vid, enjoyed it.
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01-05-2021, 09:57 AM
Thread: Jordan today
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That's not cool. I'm ok with other boats coming...
That's not cool. I'm ok with other boats coming in close as there are plenty of fish, they might show me something I don't know (has happened many times), and we can chat a bit. But they need to be...
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01-05-2021, 09:53 AM
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Most expensive meat I eat is dove. I calculated...
Most expensive meat I eat is dove. I calculated the price-per-pound after running 200 rounds through the gun and paying the farmer for the right to hunt, it wasn't pretty rotfl
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01-04-2021, 08:55 AM
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Well said. I've talked myself into skipping...
Well said. I've talked myself into skipping church on many Sundays because that's the only time I can go. I'll "commune with God" and "enjoy His creation" but when then I find myself fishing so...
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01-04-2021, 08:51 AM
Thread: Harris Lake 20210103
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Should have been here yesterday, killed it! Oh...
Should have been here yesterday, killed it! Oh that's right, you were there yesterday :P
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01-04-2021, 08:47 AM
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Mixed feelings about it. While in my mind I've...
Mixed feelings about it. While in my mind I've always wanted to be able to "see through" the water and see the fish, it seems this kind of fishing removes some of the mystery behind fishing which...
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12-31-2020, 06:53 PM
Thread: Talk about Reels
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Shimano sahara. Yes they are a little more...
Shimano sahara. Yes they are a little more pricey than the cheaper Shimanos but in this case the difference is notable. It's an absolute pleasure using my saharas, I have siennas too and they work...
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12-29-2020, 09:43 AM
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Never fished a tournament. Do you need a live...
Never fished a tournament. Do you need a live well to keep the fish alive?
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12-24-2020, 08:11 AM
Thread: Jordan 12/23
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I thought it wouldn't be great after the recent...
I thought it wouldn't be great after the recent rain but hey, had the time and weather was nice. Go fishing when you can!
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12-23-2020, 06:41 PM
Thread: Jordan 12/23
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Jordan 12/23
Not much happening, managed to squeeze out a handful but had to work for them. Fished S turns, water was brown and 50 degrees. Nobody else seemed to be having much luck from observing the other...
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12-22-2020, 08:28 AM
Thread: Jordan Lake 20201219
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Going Wednesday, which areas y'all heading to? ...
Going Wednesday, which areas y'all heading to? I'm planning to try the S turns
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I am considering adding a Helx 9 or 10 at the console and network...
Mounting options for Hbird at console?