# Not Necessarily Fishing **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/general-discussion/not-necessarily-fishing/82.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Not Necessarily Fishing category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-not-necessarily-fishing-category/84)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-not-necessarily-fishing-category/84 "2026-02-17T11:34:42Z")
Anything you want to talk about! (PG of course) --- ## [Has your backpacking trip ever turned out a complete bust?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/has-your-backpacking-trip-ever-turned-out-a-complete-bust/476046)
**Author:** [@BikeNFish](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BikeNFish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/has-your-backpacking-trip-ever-turned-out-a-complete-bust/476046 "2026-08-31T17:59:43Z")
This past weekend I backpacked into a remote basin in search of ‘trophy’ Brook trout… On paper, it looked phenomenal. 5 different remote off-trail lakes, all last stocked in 2022. Limited fishing pressure, a solid stocki… --- ## [Fillet knives](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fillet-knives/475974)
**Author:** [@lovetofish](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lovetofish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fillet-knives/475974 "2026-08-07T11:31:35Z")
I’ve been using a Rapala fillet knife and sharpen it on a wet stone before every fishing trip. However, I’m not really happy with it. What is your go to fillet knife. There’s got to be a better knife out there. I’m looki… --- ## [White Bass](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/white-bass/475747)
**Author:** [@stlaf](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/stlaf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/white-bass/475747 "2026-06-01T19:31:26Z")
Anyone finding white bass? I would like to take a couple handicap individuals and have them catch a couple fish? --- ## [GET SOME NEW MODERATORS - DUBOB AND WIPER ASS ARE A COUPLE OF MOTHER FUCKING KUNTS](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/get-some-new-moderators-dubob-and-wiper-ass-are-a-couple-of-mother-fucking-kunts/466824)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1
GET SOME NEW MODERATORS - DUBOB AND WIPER ASS ARE A COUPLE OF MOTHER FUCKING KUNTS GET SOME NEW MODERATORS - DUBOB AND WIPER ASS ARE A COUPLE OF MOTHER FUCKING KUNTS GET SOME NEW MODERATORS - DUBOB AND WIPER ASS ARE A … --- ## [PRESIDENT BIDEN BANS RUSSIAN OIL](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/president-biden-bans-russian-oil/466821)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
PRESIDENT BIDEN BANS RUSSIAN OIL we might see the price of gasoline go up a tad . . .but think of all that solar and wind! You can get 12K - 17K off your taxes buying a cool E car. go fishing before the water runs out … --- ## [PRESIDENT BIDEN BANS RUSSIAN OIL](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/president-biden-bans-russian-oil/323120)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/president-biden-bans-russian-oil/323120 "2022-03-09T00:14:47Z")
PRESIDENT BIDEN BANS RUSSIAN OIL we might see the price of gasoline go up a tad . . .but think of all that solar and wind! You can get 12K - 17K off your taxes buying a cool E car. go fishing before the water runs out … --- ## [Get your 5 year old vacinnated today!@!@!@!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/get-your-5-year-old-vacinnated-today/466820)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine-facts/ Getting your child vaccinated will not cause them to be Commies . . . although their DNA might turn Liberal ! :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Will A 2013 GoPro Remote Work On A Hero8 Black?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/will-a-2013-gopro-remote-work-on-a-hero8-black/320300)
**Author:** [@ScubaChris](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ScubaChris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/will-a-2013-gopro-remote-work-on-a-hero8-black/320300 "2021-08-09T20:39:51Z")
Originally Designed To Be Paired With The GoPro3 Black! I needed a remote for my new GoPro Hero8 Black. I found a cheap remote on eBay & i purchased it. The unit was shipped in a plastic wrapper in an envelope. No box, … --- ## [Republicans](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/republicans/229562)
**Author:** [@FishingLunatic](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishingLunatic)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/republicans/229562 "2021-08-09T20:38:34Z")
Some people aren’t gonna like me for this but I’m pretty mad so I could care less. What have republicans done this year? Shut down the goverment earlier this year cause they had a temper tantrum something didn’t go th… --- ## [2020 Catfish Contest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2020-catfish-contest/318780)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2020-catfish-contest/318780 "2020-11-01T14:59:19Z")
Due to the site irregularities we elected to start the catfish contest on March 15th, the same day the Ice Challenge ends for the season… I know it’s late for you cataholics and too early for you ice hounds… me included … --- ## [Topics not appreciated on any guns or outdoors forums.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/topics-not-appreciated-on-any-guns-or-outdoors-forums/319588)
**Author:** [@SalmonidsForever](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SalmonidsForever)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/topics-not-appreciated-on-any-guns-or-outdoors-forums/319588 "2020-06-10T11:02:29Z")
After visiting several different firearms and/or hunting/outdoors websites over the years and reading the boards I’ve come to a conclusion what’s not appreciated there. Folks have been been booted off/banned for touching… --- ## [For What Its Worth](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/for-what-its-worth/319589)
**Author:** [@fishskibum](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fishskibum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/for-what-its-worth/319589 "2022-06-10T03:58:28Z")
For What It’s Worth \[color=#660099\]Buffalo Springfield There’s something happening here What it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it’s time we stop, child… --- ## [Let's get the parks reopened !!!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lets-get-the-parks-reopened/319039)
**Author:** [@Therapist](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Therapist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lets-get-the-parks-reopened/319039 "2020-04-06T16:26:29Z")
Let’s all get together on this board, call, write, email, etc the Governers office to get the State Parks reopened to all anglers. If the Golf Courses can be open, so should the Parks. Launch ramps are not socially co… --- ## [I’m “very busy” - US Commander in Chief “](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/i-m-very-busy-us-commander-in-chief/308680)
**Author:** [@riverdog](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/riverdog)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/i-m-very-busy-us-commander-in-chief/308680 "2018-11-30T13:27:19Z")
Just saw a report that not only did our current Commander in Chief not visit Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day but he has yet to visit American Troops in a War Zone. They showed his previous response why he has… --- ## [First Admendment violation overturn](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-admendment-violation-overturn/308654)
**Author:** [@riverdog](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/riverdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-admendment-violation-overturn/308654 "2018-11-19T03:44:28Z")
The Russian supported President own appointed Federal Judge upheld the First Admendment. Nice to see someone that supports our country and not just a hack that will destroy our country. Putin is pissed he’s not getting h… --- ## [Armistice](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/armistice/308301)
**Author:** [@willami](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/willami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/armistice/308301 "2018-11-12T19:29:37Z")
. -Double layer coffee: created a new way to make coffee, if your machine has trouble making 2-3 cups well. Add about 3/4 of your coffee the normal way, then carefully add a second filter over the first , pat it flat a… --- ## [Where have all the deficit hawks gone?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/where-have-all-the-deficit-hawks-gone/308359)
**Author:** [@riverdog](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/riverdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/where-have-all-the-deficit-hawks-gone/308359 "2018-11-10T05:27:38Z")
While I know Senator Hatch isn’t running for re-election, I’m wondering if it will make a difference in the deficit. Yes, overall he stands out as the senator that voted most consistently for the largest amount of run up… --- ## [Adopted an orphan baby monkey](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/adopted-an-orphan-baby-monkey/294507)
**Author:** [@BillysBadFurDay](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BillysBadFurDay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/adopted-an-orphan-baby-monkey/294507 "2018-09-27T08:39:05Z")
I adopted a baby monkey after I found him on the side of the road next to his mother’s lifeless body. The baby didn’t know what to do and was sad and crying so I decided to take him with me and help raise him. So I decid… --- ## [Ego Eimi Macedonian](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ego-eimi-macedonian/296130)
**Author:** [@willami](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/willami)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ego-eimi-macedonian/296130 "2018-02-04T22:04:35Z")
Europe has been a telling ‘microcosm’ of the identity crisis in American politics and practice. If the ancient world and modern world collide it cannot and will not be void of conflict and will succumb to chaos. The grea… --- ## [earth temperature rise by 2050, how will affect fish??](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/earth-temperature-rise-by-2050-how-will-affect-fish/289201)
**Author:** [@masteryogurt](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/masteryogurt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/earth-temperature-rise-by-2050-how-will-affect-fish/289201 "2017-08-25T14:54:15Z")
Doing some research, I’m seeing by 2050 some projections are that the earth temp may rise around 3-5 degrees fahrenheit. Yes that’s not exact, no one knows for sure, but it’s safe to say the earth temperature will be ris… --- ## [Pontoon boats for fishing?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pontoon-boats-for-fishing/281729)
**Author:** [@fzimwalt](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fzimwalt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pontoon-boats-for-fishing/281729 "2017-03-30T19:53:26Z")
I been looking for a fishing boat but thinking about a pontoon boat as a stable plateform? any advice? I found a good selection here: https://boatmo.com/listings/power/pontoon-boats/of pontoon boats for sale by owner. … --- ## [Utah lost Patagonia and likely other Outdoor Retailers](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/utah-lost-patagonia-and-likely-other-outdoor-retailers/279150)
**Author:** [@FishingLunatic](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishingLunatic)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/utah-lost-patagonia-and-likely-other-outdoor-retailers/279150 "2017-02-19T22:35:23Z")
“Utah leaderships’ anti-public lands stance may cost state $50 million annually”. http://www.hatchmag.com/articles/patagonia-exits-protest-outdoor-retailer-hints-move/7714319 --- ## [This one really IS a good read](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-one-really-is-a-good-read/279548)
**Author:** [@dubob](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/dubob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-one-really-is-a-good-read/279548 "2017-02-14T16:36:48Z")
Even children and those with grammar deficiencies will relate to these - someday - maybe. Please note that this is written by a 90-year old who obviously doesn’t have any memory loss problems. :slight\_smile: \[#000000\]\>… --- ## [Good Read](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/good-read/279185)
**Author:** [@FatBiker](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FatBiker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/good-read/279185 "2017-02-12T17:06:35Z")
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2017/feb/08/utah-congressman-seeks-ban-enforcement-federal-public-lands/ --- ## [One more good read](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/one-more-good-read/279295)
**Author:** [@FatBiker](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FatBiker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/one-more-good-read/279295 "2017-02-10T17:23:12Z")
http://www.ammoland.com/2017/02/law-enforcement-officers-and-sportsmen-stand-up-for-public-lands/#axzz4YItmWtb8 --- ## [Federal Judge to VOID Super Bowl score!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/federal-judge-to-void-super-bowl-score/279046)
**Author:** [@RonPaulFan](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/RonPaulFan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/federal-judge-to-void-super-bowl-score/279046 "2017-02-08T05:20:54Z")
This just in courtesy of Rush Limbaugh The Democrats are looking for one of their liberal Federal Judges to void the Super Bowl. The Russians hacked it! Patriots are racists! Not enough blacks on their team! They wa… --- ## [Full 84 lumber SB add](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/full-84-lumber-sb-add/279039)
**Author:** [@FatBiker](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FatBiker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/full-84-lumber-sb-add/279039 "2017-02-06T13:55:00Z")
Larry --- ## [Miracles do happen](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/miracles-do-happen/274433)
**Author:** [@dubob](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/dubob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/miracles-do-happen/274433 "2017-02-01T05:39:16Z")
\[#800000\]I couldn’t believe it when I got up at 12:30 AM to answer the call of nature and turned on the tube just to see where we were at and was just in time to catch Donald Trump’s acceptance speech. Miracles do happe… --- ## [Another Good Read (2and3)](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/another-good-read-2and3/278487)
**Author:** [@FatBiker](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FatBiker)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/another-good-read-2and3/278487 "2017-01-31T02:11:40Z")
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/27/a-trump-supporter-was-charged-with-voting-twice-her-lawyer-says-she-shouldnt-stand-trial-2/?tid=hybrid\_experimentrandom\_2\_na&utm\_term=.e6f6bb2908a3 Also lo… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/general-discussion/not-necessarily-fishing/82.md?page=1)