Everything posted by Bird
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Water snake invading the pond.
Several years ago I built the wife a garden pond and put in some goldfish. Frogs instantly found it and provided great entertainment. For the last month I noticed the goldfish were acting very skittish and not eating and the frogs went to hiding. Then there it was with a goldfish in it's mouth, the common water snake. The wife wants the snake removed but my attempts to catch it failed. Well today I saw it again for the last time. .22 pellet gun hanging out of dining room window at 5 yards.
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When you can’t get finesse bites?
Throw a Mepps #3 parallel.
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How many carry while out fishing in the boat.
Some really good posts here. I have friends who have a hair pin trigger when it comes to demeanor, quick to anger. Those types of people make me nervous with a firearm hanging off their belt. We should avoid any and all altercations. Imo I've carried for many years and never once thought I was Clint Eastwood 😁
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Onboard charger replacement recommendations ?
I also had a Promariner fail after 2 years. Went with a Noco which will charge lead acid or lithium.
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Inflatable PFD Went Off By Itself
Fished with my cousin on his boat last week and both of his vests were blown up when we opened the deck storage. His boat is covered outside and we've been extremely hot and humid here. That may well be the culprit......heat and humidity. My boat is stored in the garage and never experienced this with Onyx.
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Top water fact or myth.
I Always think of burning a buzz bait across the surface and the aggressive strike....... did they really see what color it was ❓ or was it the disruptive nature of the bait ❓ idk
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Rod length =?
I have 16 rods on the boat and nothing over 6'10. Personal preference and sometimes I'm stepping over a half dozen rods 😔
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Road To The Superbowl 2026
I'm jumping in both feet. Eagles vs Ravens SB and Eagles win in OT with the tush push.
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I've fished 7 days out of the last 7 days
Good read and sounds like a fun place to fish.
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Fell out of the boat today.
They keep their pants low enough to pee over them 😀
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Fell out of the boat today.
You didn't fall into yellow water did you ❓ Glad your ok.
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Trailer Light Wires Pinched in Door, Causing Shorting
No 3 pin connection in back of van ❓ If not, I'd wire one or have it wired.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
Got on the water at daylight and nothing on top water then nothing on a spinnerbait. Went to Ned and caught several fish before the heat ran me off.
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RIP to one of the Cubs’ GOATs
😢 He was a fantastic 2nd baseman. The Cubs were a fun team along with Andre Dawson and the legendary Harry Caray. " There's a drive ".
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Extreme Heat
I believe we've had the hottest stretch that I can remember, ever. Did manage to fish a few mornings on 2 separate bodies of water. Surface water temps were 86 and 90.
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Do you pull the batteries out of your boat for the winter
Rv's, bass boats, 4 wheelers....... never once have I pulled a battery for winter storage. Just keep them charged. Of course I know many who do store their batteries inside for the winter and nothing wrong with it.
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It’s not “just about the fishing”.
I completely get it.
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RIP Catt
How fragile life is, wow. He was one that I always clicked on his threads.
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Fishing with Spectacles
Gotta have my prescription polarized glasses. Can't imagine fishing without them. In dense fog or light rain I simply wipe off with shirt occasionally.
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Spool Play on 22 Bantam
Have you adjusted the spool tensioner knob ❓ That's what takes out the play your describing.
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Am I the only one….
My fishing partner does well on the 75 with a jerk jerk jerk all the way to the boat. He never stops it nor does he use a steady retrieve. I prefer a buzz bait. Oh, did catch a blue cat on a 120 in bone.
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What’s been productive in the first half of 2025
Spinnerbait " as usual ". Wacky finesse worms. Ned rig.
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Rods on deck now with livescope
To many rods on deck is a sign that the fish aren't cooperating, I know.
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Jigs that don’t work for you…
Don't do well with green pumpkin jigs, strange. Brown/ 0range and black/ blue..... yes.
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BFS Ned Rig Rod
Call me the poverty guy 😁 Love the st.croix Mojo Bass drop-shot rod.