OldManLure

I agree completely. Sportsmanship was as much a part of the lessons I received growing up as was how to cast, or tie on a lure, or remove a hook. Saddening.

With the increased exposure the sport has received due to the internet, YouTube and the cable channels focused on outdoor sport, increased numbers of “fisherman” was and will continue to be inevitable. My only wish is that there will be more sportsmen among them.

Whether 3 in 1 oil or WD40, I think the preferred method is to treat AFTER fishing, and wipe down the next day, or at least before the next trip.

If the Lews haven’t let you down and you like them, what more could you ask for?

A float plan affixed to the kayak or canoe can help responders, if necessary, target early search efforts depending on where canoe or kayak is discovered and the information from an attached float plan. I’m not sure where finding the paddler’s car was even mentioned. Not everyone has a wife, and I’m betting there may be quite a few who don’t have family to inform of their plans. No, registered vessels aren’t required to display a float plan, but then they have the registration number displayed on their craft, so that can be helpful in identifying the craft’s registered owner and start efforts to make contact. And interpreting a displayed float plan as somehow helping decide “…who is worthy of helping” is quite the stretch. And let’s face it, no rule, law, regulation or mandate will ever make the stupid go away.

I believe every state should require a float plan and contact info to be affixed to kayak or canoe for every trip. I also believe a ‘lost’ kayak or canoe should be reported as soon as possible to authorities just like is required for reporting a boating or auto accident. I’m aware of 2 instances over the years when an empty kayak was discovered and a search was started only to find out that paddlers had got out of river and were safe.

I’ve fished the Shenandoah and Upper Potomac for years, and jigs have always been productive. A tube is always my first choice. Almost never fails to catch some nice smallies. Kirt Howe in post above nails the presentation. My most productive skirted jig has been the 3/8oz Luck E Strike football jig in Green Pumpkin, Purple Flash with Berkley Chigger Craw in Black Red Fleck for trailer. And then there’s the Blue Black version with matching trailer.

. Generally speaking this is accurate, though I think what we describe as ‘wary’ is really just an example of reduced aggressiveness. And this would be true only in a closed system, that is a lake that has no source of incoming water that severely limits the introduction of ‘new’ fish (and traits). A river or a lake that is fed by incoming rivers, creeks, etc. bringing with it ‘new’ fish would likely not be affected by this example of artificial selection. It would remain more responsive to the influence of natural selection.

It is crazy. The image is from a month before the storms and flooding.

That’s funny. You’re comparing 2021 America to 1965 Alabama. I would have been shocked if there wasn’t a gun in the boat. I know there was one on the bank. And no one felt the need to conceal them. For us, carrying a gun when you went fishing, hiking, or camping was not a big deal. And as for laws. The ‘law’ was when fishing from a boat you didn’t float someone’s lines or cut someone’s drift. Back then a warden or deputy would have enforced those ‘laws’ before saying much about bouncing sinkers off the boat of the knucklehead who violated them. Of course in the past 56 years, I’ve grown up. I went to college, earned an advanced degree, raised a family, had a successful career and am about ready to retire. And now instead of sinkers in my slingshot, I use Berkley Powerbait nuggets.

Screenshot of the quarry you mentioned, using Google earth.

There is no telling what you’ll see on the bottom. The Kentucky river did experience significant flooding in March. I recall seeing videos of all kind of debris, including a house or two, floating down the river.

Check out the Dremel MotoSaw. Perfectly sized, easy to use, and reasonably priced. It is also the perfect tool to rough out your body shapes.

And Nick Saban remains undefeated against former assistants. Amazing! And Bryce Young just ‘won’ the Heisman. Correction: Saban is undefeated against assistants not named Jimbo.

You are not alone. Most of the so-called experts have been dismissing Alabama all week.

In my opinion, you have every right to be upset. And my opinion is a very strong one. Growing up, when we fished from banks and saw a boat floating in the direction of our lines, we’d yell “lines out”. Most would wave, give our lines a wide berth, and move on. For those who ignored us, or worse, laughed, we had a wrist rocket and some heavy sinkers we would use to emphasize their transgression. When a few sinkers pinged off the side of their boat, we’d tell them we were aiming at the bobbers they just floated across. They would sometimes apologize. But they always would stop laughing.

You, Rich, are a very lucky man! It sounds like you learned a valuable lesson…twice!

Lane is legitimately a good coach. I could be wrong, but I get the sense he feels under-appreciated and strives for recognition. I think he believes he can best earn it in the SEC, and is in a good place to do so. I don’t think he’ll leave any time soon. Getting a little tipsy at school functions and hitting on his bosses wives may have had something to do with it.

Ha. My employment often requires me to represent us at numerous HOA meetings. The biggest difference between them and the public hearings I’ve attended is that at public hearings it is not me they are pointing fingers and yelling at. Fortunately, most wildlife services contemplating new regulations now solicit and accept public comment online. This is nice because you can sit in the comfort of your home, craft a response, and hit ‘send’. I do recall you have a degree in wildlife/fisheries management. I have degrees in related discipline, so I enjoy reading your takes on some of the issues that arise here.

Rebel Wee Craw.

Having read and contributed to this thread, I am curious. How many have attended a natural resource hearing at which proposed changes to fishing regulations were presented, explained and discussed? How many have offered testimony? Or in the absence of hearings, took advantage of the public comment period and submitted comments?

Also known as ‘marketing’. I’m not sure if markets develop the consumer as much as exploit them. I don’t think an electric outboard will develop ‘new’ consumers, but I’d bet hundreds of anglers fishing ‘electric motor only’ waters will respond. There is tons of money spent convincing consumers that they ‘have to have____________(fill in the blank). The outdoor sports/recreation industry is a prime example.

Jupiter is only about 30 miles from Lake Okeechobee. It’s been a few years since I was there, but I’m betting the places that rent boats are still in business. It’s an opportunity not to miss. You could regret not going while you’re so close.

Name a large corporation who’s decisions aren’t.

Just as it is with other baits, there will be days they will kill it and there will be days they will snicker at it. Let’s hope you pick the former.