SPEEDBEAD.

I can understand the prohibition of tournaments during that time but I just don't understand how C&R is all that bad.

I dont know that the tribs are comparable to the main river however, especially the portion of the susqy from the confluence of it and the Juniata above Harrisburg. They flow through drastically different areas with different problems encountered on each. The Juniata is a mainly rural flowing river with few occurrences in concrete jungles and the Susqy (again referencing below the confluence) flows considerably urban. The J river deals with pasture runoff, granted, but I have to imagine the salt and road waste from 322 and I-81 coupled with the crap that ends up in the river from Harrisburg has to be more damaging to the Susqy. Another consideration, how much water is taken from the Susquehanna and used by communities along it's banks? That's gotta be considered as part of the low water problem as well, right? I'm not a scientist, just kinda throwing stuff out there that makes sense to me. I may be way off base, but I believe these to be valid points.

That's my point. I fish a few AMAZING areas in the spring but come late summer there are not nearly the number of fish in the tribs. I know we are not talking "salmon run" for spawning but those fish go somewhere. I gotta trust my experience. That Susquehanna is a BIG river and there are plenty of places that can't be hit by boat and only the most determined wading anglers make it to. I just have a hard time believing that removing fishing from the equation is the answer. How many YOY bass are eaten by flathead catfish, stripers, muskies, etc? How much pollution is put into the river from all the communities, large and small, along the river? Start with the problem, IMO, not the people who put the money into the fishery.

I just wonder if they consider how many YOY bass are in the tribs and not the main river?

If he's lucky, he's fishin'.

LOL, must be nice!

Boy or girl? Congrats!

Variety is the spice of life. I'm still sticking to the choices being: A. Bacon B. Cheese C. Jalapeno D. Are you freaking kidding me? Roll all those fools together and eat up! I'll take D, please.

Doesn't look like a fluke bait to me, more like a Skinny Dipper type bait. The way I run through flukes, a buck a piece could get out of hand pretty quick too.

Got a buddy that swears by the caffeine shad. I prefer the super fluke for it's price and durability. Also doesnt hurt that it catches fish just fine for me.

Not fair. Need a "both" selection and another button for "jalapeno"

Great looking fish! Sean, when you taking me to BH? LOL

Que? No offense, but I'd probably thank the guy that wrote the check if it was that much of a surprise it sold.....

How big of a bait will a snakehead try and eat? You say "wakebait" and I start thinking big baits.

LOL, wow.

Been a while since I have attended. Is LongMike's viking helmet still making appearances?

Not everyone likes girls who break easily Kent. I know it's been a while since I've seen you, but lest ye forget that I'm about 6'1" and 280lbs. Blake is taller than I am and probably 250 at least. We need women that are DURABLE!. LMAO.

What's the guess as to the water temp in the Potty near Dam 5?

Chronarch 51mg for smaller stuff 301D Curado for the big stuff.

LOL, ok he responded at the same time I did.

Ok, I think he gets it. He hasn't responded but hopefully he has been reading the responses and absorbing some of the very valid points that have been brought up. I just want to remind people, he is a kid. Just pointing that out, especially to those throwing around the "elitist" comments. While they may be well intentioned (I'd like to think that), I would be willing to put a paycheck on the fact that NONE of us can honestly admit they didn't say things or do things when they were 16 that they wouldn't take back in hindsight. Feel free to disagree with me, but I have never met a perfect man.

I would knock on some doors and ask if it is their boat or if they know who's boat it is. Not only will you be doing the right thing, you'll likely earn some points with the people who live there and probably gain access to using the boat anyway. Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.

I've got two: 6'8" MH custom on a Shikari black, spiral wrapped left (handiwork by Alpster) with a Chronarch 51mg. 8' Low Down Custom production Heavy, spiral wrapped left with a 301D Curado. Hard to beat either one of those for their intended purposes.

Why does it matter how someone catches their fish? If they pay their license fees and obey the rules, then why is it any concern of yours?

I reported some bucket fishermen last year. I never confronted them, never said a word to them. This was also at a catch and release area in our community. I called in, gave a description of what I saw and left it to the people with badges. After that call, I never saw them there again. It works, maybe not as fast as you would like it to but it does work. Another thought to keep in mind if you are running into walls with reporting people to authorities is to go up the chain. I'm not a political person, but your local legislator or state rep's office may be able to help you as well if they are made aware of the problem. It may be a statewide issue that hits home for someone in a position of power with the means to assist you. Find out who heads up the committee overseeing your Wildlife department. Write them a letter or send an email to them. The worst thing that can happen is basically the same results you are experiencing now and you get some practice with your letter writing skills. The best outcome is more vigilant patrols in your area. Either way, it only takes a couple minutes of your time. I agree that you don't know what type of people you may come across if you are out fishing. I would not advise pulling your hook trick on anyone else. People are out there catching fish to eat, whether legally or illegally. If it's illegal and they are willfully breaking the law, you don't have the first clue what other laws they are willing to break. Keep yourself safe. A fish isn't worth what you are risking.