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I have been seeing a lot of social media about a bad fisherman named Mike Long. I never heard of the guy. Are you guys familiar with him?


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Quote from: rchiuz on July 01, 2019, 08:12:21 AM
I have been seeing a lot of social media about a bad fisherman named Mike Long. I never heard of the guy. Are you guys familiar with him?


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Swimbait....I mean "snagging" fisherman. Lots of talk over the last year about him doing this, and has finally been outed.

He is the guy that made the big hardbody swim (glide) baits popular in Cali. I'm talking 10-12in baits that cost up $100!
Turns out he was a fraud, snagging big bass in clear lakes and even transporting them to other lakes and claiming local records. I hope they strip him of every record with his name on it.

~Barry~

Thanks to TW having a 4th of July sale, I snagged a Ark Sniper rod 2 day shipped to me for $90. That's over 50% off retail!

Get it...."snagged".

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2019, 06:54:43 PM
Thanks to TW having a 4th of July sale, I snagged a Ark Sniper rod 2 day shipped to me for $90. That's over 50% off retail!

Get it...."snagged".

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Sweet...
Besides the price, why did you purchase that particular rod?

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 02, 2019, 12:04:41 PM
Sweet...
Besides the price, why did you purchase that particular rod?

7ft MH XF model. Just was browsing what they had on sale, and then realized I could apply the 15% off on top of that. Why the he!! not? Lol. I could always use another rod in the arsenal.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 02, 2019, 12:08:35 PM
7ft MH XF model. Just was browsing what they had on sale, and then realized I could apply the 15% off on top of that. Why the he!! not? Lol. I could always use another rod in the arsenal.

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Gotcha.

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 02, 2019, 12:44:22 PM
Gotcha.

Check them out. I know people that have been using them for a while, and like them.

Guess I'm going alone Sunday morning. Time to play with the new toys.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 02, 2019, 07:45:48 PM
Guess I'm going alone Sunday morning. Time to play with the new toys.

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Where you going?

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 02, 2019, 07:48:30 PM
Where you going?

No clue yet.

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Next time y'all are in Publix, check out the July edition of Florida Sportfishing Magazine. My article on pitching made the issue!


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Quote from: FlatsNBay on July 03, 2019, 05:36:19 PM
Next time y'all are in Publix, check out the July edition of Florida Sportfishing Magazine. My article on pitching made the issue!


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No kidding! That's awesome!

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Quote from: FlatsNBay on July 03, 2019, 05:36:19 PM
Next time y'all are in Publix, check out the July edition of Florida Sportfishing Magazine. My article on pitching made the issue!


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congrats!!

So I had almost $9 in Ebay bucks. I decided to buy another pair of Calcutta Polarized sunglasses. I now have the blue, smoke, and amber lens options. The blue are nice on the ocean. The amber are really nice in our waters down here. I dont know how the smokes are gonna be, but, for $11 after my Ebay bucks, I'm not worried either way.

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Then, I also decided in my roll of respooling yesterday, I was gonna strip all the McCoy line off my 200I Citica because I was anticipating the arrival of my Sufix Advanve 12lb. Well, it's not coming in time for this weekend, so on went some old braid for backing, and the rest filled with new McCoy. At least I got the backing part accomplished. Duuuuuh.

But on a better note, the ARK Sniper rod is scheduled for delivery Friday! So I should have that fir the weekend.

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New rod is en route today, and Im stopping over by Lox on the way home to scope the water levels for a possible trip Sunday morning.

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2019, 07:55:43 AM
New rod is en route today, and Im stopping over by Lox on the way home to scope the water levels for a possible trip Sunday morning.

Water levels shouldn't be an issue for the mud puppy. Sounds like a flats outing anyways.

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 05, 2019, 07:58:36 AM
Water levels shouldn't be an issue for the mud puppy. Sounds like a flats outing anyways.

Its not an issue for the boat per say, but how I like the levels to be when Im fishing out there.

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2019, 08:11:00 AM
Its not an issue for the boat per say, but how I like the levels to be when Im fishing out there.

Adapt to the conditions and go fish!!

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 05, 2019, 08:59:41 AM
Adapt to the conditions and go fish!!

LOL. Nah, Ilkl scope my choices.

Got the ARK Sniper rod in. Its actually a really nice rod, but no way Id pay $200 for it. The eyes are slightly off alignment, but the overall rod is solid. For the $90 shipped I paid, Im quite happy with it.

Quote from: FlatsNBay on July 03, 2019, 05:36:19 PM
Next time y'all are in Publix, check out the July edition of Florida Sportfishing Magazine. My article on pitching made the issue!


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Congrats!!


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Rigged and ready for Sunday morning.

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I see braid for change.

Still going to Lox? Were the conditions to your liking...

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 05, 2019, 08:39:22 PM
Still going to Lox? Were the conditions to your liking...

Yes sir. Water looks good to explore.

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Quote from: Bassinlou on July 05, 2019, 08:38:51 PM
I see braid for change.

One light, and one heavy of each.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2019, 08:46:41 PM
Yes sir. Water looks good to explore.

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Good to know.. good luck

Weather looks really fanfahckinghorrible for tomorrow. Good times.

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Quote from: BarryFL on July 01, 2019, 05:12:33 PM
He is the guy that made the big hardbody swim (glide) baits popular in Cali. I'm talking 10-12in baits that cost up $100!
Turns out he was a fraud, snagging big bass in clear lakes and even transporting them to other lakes and claiming local records. I hope they strip him of every record with his name on it.

~Barry~

Sounds like a tool to me.. Should never be allowed near water again. Total jackass


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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 07:19:28 PM
So I had almost $9 in Ebay bucks. I decided to buy another pair of Calcutta Polarized sunglasses. I now have the blue, smoke, and amber lens options. The blue are nice on the ocean. The amber are really nice in our waters down here. I dont know how the smokes are gonna be, but, for $11 after my Ebay bucks, I'm not worried either way.

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Can't beat Calcutta sunglasses for the price all I wear now one for work and one for fishing.

Quote from: FLO GROWN on July 07, 2019, 02:56:39 AM
Can't beat Calcutta sunglasses for the price all I wear now one for work and one for fishing.

Look who's up early! You heading out?

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 07, 2019, 02:59:58 AM
Look who's up early! You heading out?

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I'm up early everyday,went Thursday and Saturday gotta let knee rest for the work week,you going?

Quote from: FLO GROWN on July 07, 2019, 03:19:30 AM
I'm up early everyday,went Thursday and Saturday gotta let knee rest for the work week,you going?

Just hooking the boat up now.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 07, 2019, 03:36:28 AM
Just hooking the boat up now.

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Good luck bud,give me a call during week bro we gotta get out together.

Quote from: FLO GROWN on July 07, 2019, 03:38:49 AM
Good luck bud,give me a call during week bro we gotta get out together.

Will do.

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Time for round 2 at Lox tomorrow. Weather is looking promising.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 13, 2019, 04:14:23 AM
Time for round 2 at Lox tomorrow. Weather is looking promising.

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I'm hoping for repeat performance in the glades tonight, I think Rick is regretting his decision to fish the glades at night...  lo lo lo

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 13, 2019, 06:31:38 AM
I'm hoping for repeat performance in the glades tonight, I think Rick is regretting his decision to fish the glades at night...  lo lo lo

Oh man. This should be interesting. I almost want to grab the boat and meet you guys out there.  lo

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 13, 2019, 07:30:46 AM
Oh man. This should be interesting. I almost want to grab the boat and meet you guys out there.  lo

That would be fun!! If your situation changes let me know.  ~beer~

Full moon night.  ~shade

Moon is not coming up until 10:00, if your interested. ;D

Rods are rigged and ready to go.

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2019, 12:21:22 PM
Rods are rigged and ready to go.

Sweet!! You fishing tonight??

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2019, 12:55:03 PM
Sweet!! You fishing tonight??

~shade

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2019, 01:01:04 PM
~shade

Nice!! Be safe.

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2019, 01:03:14 PM
Nice!! Be safe.

I got a better chance out there than I do with the nutjobs Ive encountered on land today.  ~roflmao

Good luck out there, watch out for our water lizards my friend!

Booyahka!

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Well I might as well hang out under the bridge. Storms coming in from the east.  I'd be stupid to load the boat up and drive into the storm, when I can sit here and see if the fish react a bit. I'll be dry under the bridge at least. Lol.

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That sucks. Stay dry

I made it to work today. Tired, but im here.  lo

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2019, 07:39:13 AM
I made it to work today. Tired, but im here.  lo

How long did you stay out there?

Quote from: big g on July 18, 2019, 11:47:26 AM
How long did you stay out there?

Till 1130

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How was it???

Quote from: FLO GROWN on July 18, 2019, 01:45:46 PM
How was it???

It started out like this.....

Driving to the ramp, I can see lightning and dark clouds. F it, Im going anyways, it should be already past that area.

I get there, clouds are circling the area, with lightning.

I launch and head south, it looks like its gonna clear up.

Wind shifts, starts blowing from the east, and dark clouds and lightning are coming with it.

830, and Im under the bridge, lightning cracking all around me.

1030, its clear enough that I run south again, as west is still really nasty, and there is nothing happening.

1100, F it, Im heading back to the ramp, im too tired for this chit.  lo

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2019, 03:28:49 PM
It started out like this.....

Driving to the ramp, I can see lightning and dark clouds. F it, Im going anyways, it should be already past that area.

I get there, clouds are circling the area, with lightning.

I launch and head south, it looks like its gonna clear up.

Wind shifts, starts blowing from the east, and dark clouds and lightning are coming with it.


830, and Im under the bridge, lightning cracking all around me.

1030, its clear enough that I run south again, as west is still really nasty, and there is nothing happenin
1100, F it, Im heading back to the ramp, im too tired for this chit.  lo
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Well I feel the frustration, Mother Nature can really be a PITA.  I know the moon was not coming up until you left.  Great effort, I hope you caught a few nice ones.  Thanks for the report.

Oh, and lost a nice big one under the bridge when dragging a worm to test the sensitivity of the ARK rod. Its sensitive, and the fish won that battle.  lo

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2019, 03:28:49 PM
It started out like this.....

Driving to the ramp, I can see lightning and dark clouds. F it, Im going anyways, it should be already past that area.

I get there, clouds are circling the area, with lightning.

I launch and head south, it looks like its gonna clear up.

Wind shifts, starts blowing from the east, and dark clouds and lightning are coming with it.


830, and Im under the bridge, lightning cracking all around me.

1030, its clear enough that I run south again, as west is still really nasty, and there is nothing happenin
1100, F it, Im heading back to the ramp, im too tired for this chit.  lo
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Well I feel the frustration, Mother Nature can really be a PITA.  I know the moon was not coming up until you left.  Great effort, I hope you caught a few nice ones.  Thanks for the report.

The moon was out at about the 845 mark. Was nice and high by 1030.

@ Flats, my wife surprised me with a bug tamer's jacket for my birthday.. sneaky lady..  lo
She had it delivered to her job, so I won't be trying out for a little while, but I'm looking forward to fishing with it before summer ends.  :) Thanks again for the suggestion Steve.  ~beer~

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 26, 2019, 01:05:26 PM
@ Flats, my wife surprised me with a bug tamer's jacket for my birthday.. sneaky lady..  lo
She had it delivered to her job, so I won't be trying out for a little while, but I'm looking forward to fishing with it before summer ends.  :) Thanks again for the suggestion Steve.  ~beer~

Will it fit 2? Can we snuggle in it under the moonlight?  ~lu

~roflmao

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 26, 2019, 01:14:58 PM
Will it fit 2? Can we snuggle in it under the moonlight?  ~lu

~roflmao

lo ... smh

Great Lou! I know that you'll like it.  Keep your Thermacell running when you wear it and it will keep the buzzing noise to a minimum. They can't bite through but will swarm you anyway. Looking forward to hearing your review.

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The afternoon rains have hit my area. Good thing I got the kid out earlier to the park to run around. Gonna be a inside afternoon.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2019, 01:56:01 PM
The afternoon rains have hit my area. Good thing I got the kid out earlier to the park to run around. Gonna be a inside afternoon.

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Very strange for me not to be fishing this weekend after selling my boat on Friday, first weekend I havent fished in a long time,not digging it

Quote from: FLO GROWN on July 28, 2019, 02:11:57 PM
Very strange for me not to be fishing this weekend after selling my boat on Friday, first weekend I havent fished in a long time,not digging it

I hear ya. Any weekend I'm not fishing I dont dig myself. Lol.

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Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2019, 02:21:35 PM
I hear ya. Any weekend I'm not fishing I dont dig myself. Lol.

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LOL!!!

Got me a good one on lunch.
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Those are fun lunch breaks.

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