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Launched at Piggy's on my new super tube around 6 ish in the am. Sure wish people(Ram truck) would learn how to park near the launch so 2 people can launch at the same time. Headed across to the rocks, pick one up trolling over. Water started out at 71 in the am and last I saw it around 4 in the ...

You have a nice list there bud... best thing is how excited your kid gets,the smile on your kids face is worth more then anything and memories that will last more then any reel,bait,rod,etc. Few things i HAVE to add .. ps IMO that bottom fish has to be a 8 9 pounder.... super nice chuck you got ...

Little bit of info on color depth and these are the last 3 episodes i watched good info



Great summer one ... listen to this one first it will explain a lot

So after a bad morning or waking up late, forgetting my tackle bag half way to barret then turning around for it,missed the exit to the freeway,then driving behind the slowest grandama on earth going up the hill......... finally made it to the pigs where parking was a mess and launched. Meet with ...

I was surprised to get a boat ticket since I logged in from work to do it...don't tell my boss...but I did so day before Fathers day I went (no, not with my kids they don't fish much), but with my buddy Chris. Started in the fog...just a bit but it was chilly. I guess we are late starters since we ...

Got out at 0430 with Chuck and Joe. Of course we all headed different ways, Chuck to a cove where he had success last week and I pedaled to Becky's cove. Joe passed me on the way to Hauser and that was the last I saw of him today. Air was a little chilly at 54F, slight wind, but water a pleasant 75 ...

Yeah, without braid I'd not of landed half my topwater bass either (hollow bodied and boot foot frogs). The slime covers most the underwater shoreline bushes, and they head right for it after hooksets. Thanks for the heads up on that pattern 619. Ended w/ 15, all top but one on a follow-up Senko ...

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Got out at dark with pond_prowler_619, Ismael. Air temp was 56F, and the water 76F. Unlike Wednesday, there was just the light normal breeze that Barrett gets. I was already hopeful. Headed over to the opening of Hauser, but there were a couple of people there already, so I changed up ...

We are there the 7th and will keep an eye out for you! And don’t say I didn’t warn you about them boys besting you in no time Good job dad

Interesting little bait in the picture, looks like a Cicada top water

That's great that you had a good day with your kids.I'm really happy some of our suggestions helped you.

I think that topwater you have is a duo realis shinmushi cicada like SjW said. I think those crawlers are a lot of fun to use and get great hits. I use the Heddon Crazy Crawler quite a bit and ...

Nice chunks you guys got there sounds like a great day 11 13 fish is pretty good especially with fish that size. Great to see you guys having a blast..

Good looking fish you've got there. I'm baffled at the fact that you got both you and your boy on your tube.

That float tube looks like a tank! I guess that's what happens when an Inflatable Boat Co make one? Very nice!

So awesome! Being a dad is a great thing, fishing with your kids is even better!

I love my FRM Boards tube. I fished mine for 5 years, gave it to my eldest son, and bought another one. I have a Bixpy motor mounted underneath it and highly recommend it!

Nice fish! Congrats

Those are some tanks right there ... nice work
Also super cool idea on the fishing rod holder

Just gonna say I think that biggun is north of 25”. Based on the vertical pic, try measuring Theo from his shoulders to his knees and see what that is. And yes, young Mr. Reaper is rapidly becoming a star fisherman!

PS I like your rod holder. Smart!


Hey John, I just measured him from the ...

What a wonderful memory for you and your family. Congratulations on an amazing catch and amazing day with your kids.

You need to get a digital scale so we get to know how much the next beast weighs.


We had one last season but I returned it after a day because it seemed harsh on the fish (whoops, sorry Amazon -- I don't even think I washed it before sending it back). I may need to find something else if Theo ...