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Jim Foreman

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    [i][b]Fisherman are hunters of fish. Hence, catch & release fishing is the only hunting sport in which you don't kill the quarry. Going through all of the other motions. The final one, the release, is an act of mercy, conservation & good sportsmanship. ~ Jim[/b][/i]

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  1. I am always trying to thin my selection, but at the same time, I enjoy having different options. I typically fish 8 - 12 hour wades. I'm not unnecessarily about speed or distance especially in the water. The distance is relative. I move as fast as the conditions/fish dictate or my presentation dictates. I've gone a few miles up to 10.5 round trip wade in a given day. Average around 7 miles I suppose. Typically fishing & walking back in the dark. I hear you about the weight thing, but on my long wades I feel I need more potential essentials. I carry the following : Camelbak Trailblazer backpack 70oz H2O hydration system full or half full small waist box (carries small assortment of what I will throw for the day, easy access) 1 typical medium sized lure storage box. soft side soft plastic carrier Camera GPS (I plot my wades when I get home and use for those long dark wades back to the car.) Headlamp cell phone license/id Lunch & or Snacks Rain Jacket (I fish rain a lot but bring only if I need it) Sharpie marker Turkey mouth call knife multi-tool micro first aid kit lighter hemostats scent jar bug or/and sun lotion polarized sunglasses I don't use everything every wade, but when I need it, it's there. I am seriously open to suggestions on how to cut back. -jim
  2. It took me years to finally give in. In my experience, scents work. I only use them on my soft plastics. At first I didn't buy into it. Then I thought that they only cover scent. I have field tested both ways for 20+ years. The fish most definitely hang on longer to scented baits giving you those extra seconds to set the hook. I find it more important on Largemouth than Smallmouth. I think largemouth overall "bite" lighter. You don't get the same "thunk" as Bterrill would put it. It seems more crucial on light bite days when fish aren't hammering the bait. Just last week I was fishing a stream and throwing a jig & pig I had just tied on, no scent. Fished a likely spot, not a whiff. On the 5 or 6 cast, I dunked the jig in some "Smelly Jelly" crawfish. On the next cast, fish chased and nipped my bait all the way back too my feet. Next several cast's caught 3 smallies. Did I cast or move the lure differently because of confidence? Maybe, but I don't think so. You be the judge. Go to your local pond full of greenies. Throw a texas rig worm no scent. Count how long 4 - 5 fish hold on to it (don't set the hook). Now take and dip the worm and try again on 4 - 5 fish. You'll be sold and if your not, your out $2.50. Note: Dicks has 10+ different scents of the Smelly Jelly clearanced for $2.47 at least in our neck of the woods. -jim
  3. Don't consider myself very knowledgeable on this subject but am trying. I read somewhere that "old" mature fish stop reproducing at some point and are actually a drain on the available resources. Any truth to that? If true, it seems that the minimum length should be at the uppermost range of growth for that particular body of water. -jim
  4. Jim Foreman

    Float Tubes

    On the round float tubes: You can do baby/ankle kicks with your legs/knees bent underneath you and creep forward. I will effortlessly spin 180 give a few hard kicks and spin back 180 and glide if I want to cover more water or get to the next cast further up the bank. *They also make "duck fins" that work the opposite of regular fins. They propel/pull you forward on the down kick. (I don't like them) -Also try this if you are throwing jigs or plastics at the bank or target fishing. Face your target and cast past it or onto the bank (whichever applies). As your lure sinks, keep your rod tip high. Don't reel, but concentrate on the lure. Give a tiny flip of your flippers which slides you backward and smooths all slack out of your line. It's silky and you feel even the slightest tap as your lure sinks. -To launch, even on a deep water bank, I lay the tube down on dry ground, step into it. Lift it up and hold it up around your crotch and short step into the water until it's deep enough to sit down. not a vision of beauty, but it works. -Also, if you will be fishing places with any motorized boat traffic, get a bright tube. Otherwise, I like natural colored ones to be more inconspicuous (from people, not fish). jim
  5. Jim Foreman

    Float Tubes

    The "donut" boats are slower, harder to get in and out of. They are easier to spin. You can quickly adjust your position to cast or to fight a fish out of cover. The ones I like have a rubber truck tire inner-tube. ( These are more dependable IMO.) The "U" boats are easier to get in and out of and they have less water resistance. They move faster, easier and the current (if there is any) will have less drag. They usually have heavy duty pvc bladders. There are also the pontoon style. Never tried one. There is also a "V" tube. The "V" Hull gets you through the water easiest of all. Especially in wind or light current. They are easy to get in and out of. They usually float higher than the others, keeping you more comfortable. This is the way to go IMO. A float tube bladder should be inflated enough to remove most of the wrinkles in the nylon cover. Tight, but with a little give. They will expand in heat. Don't over inflate. While your shopping, don't forget to check the load capacity including your gear. Get the type of fins you can step into with your wading boot on and then lace over your boot. Should also have a strap and buckle that goes behind the heal. I like wearing my waders unless it's really hot. They keep you warm and dry. You would be surprised how cold it can be on a breezy 75-80 degree day if the water temp is down. Mark is right. The fish don't seem intimidated while your floating. You can get real close. It's great exercise. You will have fun. It's a blast getting spun and fighting fish on their level. Whole new experience hooking a pig, trust me. Have fun. -jim PS: Use the portability to your advantage. I have caught huge fish in untouched water because of my belly boat. Focus on places that can't be reached by boat and are hard/impossible to fish without one.
  6. I hear ya. "Brain the size of a pea".... wanna fight about it? BT, As you know, I am a long time steelhead fisherman. I can't tell you the times I have seen steelhead pointed upstream, adjust and slightly move out of the way as a line and jig float toward and past them. Why do you think steelheaders use 2 - 6 lb. floro tippet leaders for those pigs? Not for fun (well kinda.) Sometimes you can't catch them any other way. They avoid anything that seems out of place. A line floating/cutting through the water is absolutely out of place. I have also sight fished and watched largemouth that have become "line shy". The dinks will readily hit your offering, but try and get one of the bigger, older (wiser) fish to hit it. Rare. Now switch to a small diameter floro. Bam! makes all the difference in the world. Didn't change lures. It was the line. It's about water clarity (light dispersal/depth), speed of retrieve (do they have time to see it?) and the tactic you are using. Also hunger, aggressiveness, and learned/adapted response. Pea brain. A fish that has successfully evolved and adapted for millions of years. Yes they proliferate by shear numbers, but even today, a fish doesn't reach 18" to 20+ inches by being lucky or "dumb". Now I agree with you that many times, line color doesn't matter. But sometimes it absolutely does. Why risk it? my 2 shinny pennies - Jim There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. ~Paul O'Neil, 1965
  7. I have used most all braids. I agree with John, Sufix is the best I have thrown. Throws a mile, holds up very well. I love it. As for the color. I carry a olive, brown, aqua and black colored mini sharpie marker. I decide what color the water is that day and match it with one or more markers. markers. I loop the line over the felt tip and pull the last 5 feet or so over it. It twists and creates a "camo" pattern. Lasts all day or more. I also use the markers to color to my liking or tone down some baits (like an overly bright orange bellied crank), add a gill flair or a lateral line and to add fire tips to my trailers. It works great on plastics. I carry red & orange mini sharpies too. I am convinced I get more hits if I add a few small bands of alternating orange/brown, orange/olive or red/black to my trailers, tubes, senkos, shakey worms etc... Works like charm. - Plus out on the stream, you never know when someone will want your autograph. Jim
  8. Toggs are great for the price but not for driving rain situations IMO. I wore cheap stuff for years. I finally broke down and got a slick set of Browning Zero Gravity gortex packable raingear. They aren't cheap. Suggested retail was $350+ for the set, I got a pro-deal for $99. I can stand in a monsoon and stay bone dry,they are super quite in a down pour because of the outer shell and with the gortex no sweating or feeling like your wearing a trashbag. Linky: Browning Zero Gravity Paclite Jim
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