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#91

Fishing Photos / Re: The Champ!

Last post by nastygunz - June 16, 2025, 04:06:30 AM

He's a fishing machine just like his daddy.

#92

Fishing Photos / Re: Old Yeller...

Last post by nastygunz - June 16, 2025, 04:04:02 AM

That there is the Connecticut river.

#93

Fishing Photos / Re: Old Yeller...

Last post by FinsnFur - June 15, 2025, 09:57:11 PM

Those are miniatures compared to ours
But that water  ...it's just like glass. Yak country

#94

Fishing Photos / Re: Damnear got skunked

Last post by nastygunz - June 15, 2025, 09:55:42 PM

I just passed out and hit my head on a coffee table when I read-

"that paddle cost me $350 bucks".....:).

#95

Fishing Photos / Re: The Champ!

Last post by FinsnFur - June 15, 2025, 09:54:46 PM

Seriously? Ohhh man.. that had to make his day!
His grin alone says, "you damn straight" 

THATS the kind of trophys our kids should be getting. We dont need no participation trophies.
Give that lad my biggest " "

#96

Fishing Photos / Old Yeller...

Last post by nastygunz - June 15, 2025, 09:53:16 PM

...yeller perch🐟

#97

Fishing Photos / Re: Damnear got skunked

Last post by FinsnFur - June 15, 2025, 09:47:21 PM

Just a thought, but how about some drone action while you are hauling in one of these bad boys or girls?

I've been working on that Jerry   I'm not gonna lie. After losing one in the river already it's incredibly nerve racking to attempt again.     There's no real good place to launch from on the kayak and definitely no good place to land. Add in the kayak drift and a little breeze. What could go wrong.  
I do take the drone, in it's handy little case, on almost every trip. But I have been chickening out once I'm on the water and not being comfortable with the conditions I'm presented with.
I am working on it though. My new plan is to find a place on an island, shore line, that has enough of a clearing to launch and land, which will eliminate me pondering over an onboard launch or land disaster.

That's cool idea to have lengths marked on the middle of your paddle shaft.  Did the paddle come that way or did you put the ruler on it?

THAT, was on the paddle when I got it. Very handy.
You guys will probably give me shit, but that paddle cost me $350 bucks...I think around 4 or 5 years ago. Bought it directly from "Bending Branches Paddles"
It's carbon fiber and weighs 25 oz.
If I had it to do all over again, I'd spend the money again. SOOOO worth it. I'm never tired after a trip. My furthest trip to date is just under 5 miles up the Mississippi. 2 1/4 miles up and then same for the trip back. Zero arm fatigue, zero soreness.
I love that paddle. Some of those Walmart paddles are close to 4 and 5lbs. No thanks.
I talked my Nephew into spending the money for one. I thought his Mother was gonna murder me 

#98

Fishing Photos / The Champ!

Last post by nastygunz - June 15, 2025, 09:31:40 PM

1st place, all categories, biggest fish!



10 36 code

#99

Fishing Photos / Connecticut River

Last post by nastygunz - June 15, 2025, 09:28:34 PM

10 36 code

#100

Fishing Photos / Re: Damnear got skunked

Last post by Okanagan - June 15, 2025, 05:30:23 PM

WTG!  Interesting pic. The sun is just right to light the spines in the dorsal fin and outline much of the rest. 

That's cool idea to have lengths marked on the middle of your paddle shaft.  Did the paddle come that way or did you put the ruler on it?