Daniel_Gig
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Daniel_Gig
MemberNovember 29, 2024 at 10:27 am in reply to: Spot lock versus power pole or Cajun anchor.i have spot lock, and dual power poles… From what i’ve experienced, in anything under 3-4′, spot lock will kick up mud. But i will say this: the fish aren’t dumb. Using their lateral line, they can feel your presence. Even when i use my power poles, if the fish are in a hunting mode ( ie usually what they are doing in the shallow water) , using the PP’s will spook them. Your best bet is to perfect boat positioning, and increase your casting distance. On windy days, when boat positioning is difficult, fishing with stealth becomes difficult.
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Boat trailers…ugh… If i were smart enough i’d start a trailer company and design a trailer that isnt made like a RV.
It amazes me how a truck can have 200k miles+ and be 20 years old, no axle issues, wiring issues… Yet a brand new boat trailer can need to be completely rebuilt after being used for 2 years. Yeah submerging them in water hurts them, but that shouldnt make steel bend. I think these builders are just throwing them together now using $10/hr welders or something.
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I made a post similar awhile back, its in the general discussion thread. I ended up doing it all myself , trial and error style. Worked out well. The one plus to this is you can easily fix it when it breaks again.
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Hahaha great report man. Thats INSANE!
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Yeah, I can see where the marinas would want to try to silence anyone making that point and being in the industry you gotta watch what you say and who will be hurt by it.
But yeah, I’ve been at work all night and day so I’ve been utilizing the “past digital issues” feature on Louisiana sportsmen’s magazine. Mostly it’s a lot of the same info, but with some gems found in there like brand new boat ads listing new boats under $30k! Haha.
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Daniel_Gig
MemberNovember 5, 2024 at 2:23 pm in reply to: List your fav inshore fishing podcasts hereMe and my 2 year old son love marsh man mason on YouTube. I’ll click on it, and as soon as my son hears todd talking he goes “fish? Reel reel fish?” lol.
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Daniel_Gig
MemberNovember 5, 2024 at 2:20 pm in reply to: List your fav inshore fishing podcasts hereSpeckled truth is good. I like Chris’s story telling style and his theories on things. I really wish he was more focused on Louisiana, but as a trout angler, I still enjoy it.
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Daniel_Gig
MemberNovember 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm in reply to: 11-2-24 Lake Pontchartrain Speckled TroutThanks for the report Devin. I’ve made a few trips in our home “basin” recently. I’ve gotten to the point with those birds over there i don’t stop for them. Its ;like 1/100 keeper/throw back ratio.
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I heard that announced on the radio the other day. I haven’t tried it yet though
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Daniel_Gig
MemberOctober 28, 2024 at 12:16 pm in reply to: Magical Evening at Alligator Point 10-27Nice man, always good to get the family out on the water and a challenge to put fish on the boat with all that commotion onboard. We took our 2 year old out last Wednesday, he was actually able to catch fish on his own with the help of mom casting it out and lifting it over the gunnel. Glad to see I wasn’t the only one out there making memories
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I heard good reports , just don’t know how reliable they were. Heard 20” trout … for what that’s worth lol
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If nothing else, seeing recaptures confirms without a doubt that catch and release can work. Despite the people who say that a 12″ trout wont survive being hooked and released….
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Nice! Hoping to up my numbers this year.
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“The proof in the pudding for me was last year when everyone complained of the 11.9″ throwbacks then the limit changed and it turned into 12.9″ throwbacks. Well, river water, freezes, “porpoises” and discard mortality limit don’t select for length, but we do.” – ive said the same thing. i mentioned the same to a coast guard officer on boarding they did, he looked at me like i was the spokesman for PETA lol