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Idaho spoiling me? - Leaky33 - 07-22-2009
Went to a small Res. in Idaho yesterday, no boats allowed. Had a ball. [
] Was there just 5 hrs. and Sparky only got out of the water once, and then only for a couple of minutes. I don't see how he swims so long without getting tired. Then when I get home he wants to play fetch with his ball, amazing. Anyway, I was the only one on the pond in a tube bass fishing. 3 others were there but were perch fishing. All others were shore anglers, maybe a dozen. The place is full of small bass but I've learned a few spots where the bigger guys are, after fishing there 3 other times. I fished for LM with the tube and Sparky swimming around me. [laugh] Didn't catch any keepers, over 16 in., but I did catch plenty of others. I usually try to keep track but this time I just caught em and released em and had a ball. My SWAG is maybe a dozen dinks and maybe 10 between 12-15 in. Next time I think I might try Condie again for the big uns. [
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Re: [Leaky33] Idaho spoiling me? - OlDirtyBasser - 07-22-2009
Sounds like fun. 16 inches is a pretty big size limit, what's a big bass over there? Nice thing about C&R, 1 inch under is about the same as 1 inch over. It's all good.
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Re: [Leaky33] Idaho spoiling me? - ParrMark - 07-22-2009
Nice report Fred! Glad you and Sparky had a good time.[cool]
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Re: [Leaky33] Idaho spoiling me? - peter805 - 07-22-2009
Hi Leaky,
Its sure nice to be able to fish waters where boats are
not allowed.
Looks like you two had good time fishing and stuff. Just
keep at it.
Peter
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Re: [Leaky33] Idaho spoiling me? - TubeDude - 07-22-2009
[cool][#0000ff]Nice report. Glad you two "kids" had a good time playing in the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Too bad we have to travel so far in Utah to find some peaceful fishing conditions.[/#0000ff]
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Re: [TubeDude] Idaho spoiling me? - Leaky33 - 07-22-2009
Actually, for me in Ogden, it isn't any further than a lot of Utah spots, less than 90 miles. Of course, there are closer spots in Ut. but either they are dog/fishing bud unfriendly and/or have boats, skiers, jet-skiers, etc., all over the place and aren't exactly considerate of a tuber and his dog, much less have good fishun to boot. [frown] Oh well, us older fishun (older than dirt [laugh] ) folks do it day by day and do it as easy as we can.
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Re: [Leaky33] Idaho spoiling me? - flygoddess - 07-22-2009
UINTA'S.......THOUSANDS of lakes, both tube and dog friendly. I go to a couple that maybe have 3 to 5 others on it and that is on a holiday.
No bass though, just Goldens, Rainbow, Albino, Grayling, Tiger Trout, and Brookies.
Did I mention I have caught 16" Brookie in one of the Lakes and a 19" Albino.
Or should I be saying a 3 to 4 lb Brookie and a 4 to 6 lb Albino....LOL
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Re: [flygoddess] Idaho spoiling me? - TubeDude - 07-22-2009
[cool][#0000ff]What are you trying to do? Ruin an old man that knows better than to mess with slimers?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]This old man will trade you some wiper lessons for some inside info on a lake with decent brookies.[/#0000ff]
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Re: [flygoddess] Idaho spoiling me? - Leaky33 - 07-22-2009
You do have a point!!!! [cool] Since I do tubing in the summer, it's just easier for this old fart to carry a tube to a shore than do the hiking required. You do have a point though as I said. Probably should try, but LM are better eatun, to me, so -------------. [crazy]
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Re: [Leaky33] Idaho spoiling me? - flygoddess - 07-23-2009
Better eating? I don't know I don't care for bass myself. A nice fresh caught trout is the ticket.
But now TD's SMOKIN' KITTY CHUNKS is darn good.
You do know that they have stocked the Snake with Bass. American Falls area I hear tell they got some size.
And I caught a 19" SM in the Shelly/Firth area.
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Re: [flygoddess] Idaho spoiling me? - Leaky33 - 07-23-2009
Hey pretty, young, thing that is also a great fisher lady, We agree on one thing, kitty chunks whether they be TD's style or others are in fact, I must admit, better than bass. A far site better than slimmers. [laugh]
As it concerns your comment on American Falls, I've been trying to get up to Massacre Rock/Eagle Rock for 2 yrs. now. The main reason I haven't made it yet is high water conditions every time I can make it. Remember, it's either the bank or a tube for me so I assume American Falls is out of my league. However, if you have knowledge of where I can fish on the Res. that would be better, than I would owe you much thanks. [
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