River fishing

NismoFire · May 3, 2013

So I decided I'd gift myself a dedicated truck stick for my birthday. Here lately, I've been getting off work with enough time to stop and fish on my way home.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-MegaCast-Rod-and-Reel-Spinning-Combos/product/1202230501123/

Got the 6' Medium action.

I can't wait for it to get here!!! Now I have to rig up a rod holder somewhere in the back, and put my point & shoot camera back in the truck.

This way, I don't have to use one of my "better" rods, and if I break it, so what. It's not one of my $100+ rigs, and VERY replaceable.

NismoFire · May 3, 2013

I've also started plotting out deep pockets/access points on Google Earth for my adventures. Not quite sure how to share them, or publish them, but at least I have the information. These aren't mountain streams, these are creeks/small rivers that feed into J Percy Priest Reservoir.

Timrich · May 4, 2013

Nice rod...

Sorry I couldn't pass that one up...lol Seriously though nice find!

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Roadwarrior · May 4, 2013

What are you fishing for? I can recommend a few lures for you. My roommate and I have fished a lot, he is still a bigger fisherman than I. This is what he caught I think last year in the cold.

I'll try to dig up more fish photos

NismoFire · May 4, 2013

Timrich said:
Nice rod... Sorry I couldn't pass that one up...lol Seriously though nice find!

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Bahaha..Tim...you're a funny guy. Seriously though, I grew up fishing bass tournaments and such, so I've got a hell of a bass setup, and I'll be damned if I break one of my good rods in the truck.

Tucker, we don't have trout in these rivers around here. There is only one that I know of that stays cold enough for trout that isn't in the mountains, and I don't plan on fishing it. It'll all be bass or bluegill, etc.

Timrich · May 4, 2013

I do what I can...lol
Here's what I'm working on for fishing:

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NismoFire · May 4, 2013

That'd be perfect around here. Good work!

Timrich · May 4, 2013

NismoFire said:
That'd be perfect around here. Good work!

Thanks! Just gotta carpet the deck and get a pedestal seat and ill be good to go.

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NMTerras · May 4, 2013

Did someone say fishing? Just got back...

DirtyRice120 · May 4, 2013

I plan on fishing again one of these days lol trying to buy a canoe first

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NismoFire · May 4, 2013

NMTerras said:
Did someone say fishing? Just got back...

Yes, and I immediately thought of you with your rod storage.

Timrich · May 4, 2013

DirtyRice120 said:
I plan on fishing again one of these days lol trying to buy a canoe first

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Get a flat back canoe so you can add a motor.

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Timrich · May 4, 2013

NismoFire said:
Yes, and I immediately thought of you with your rod storage.

You said rod...haha

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NismoFire · May 5, 2013

Timrich said:
You said rod...haha

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Hey, I refuse to call it a "pole," okay?

DirtyRice120 · May 5, 2013

Timrich said:
Get a flat back canoe so you can add a motor.

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I've thought about that but the rivers I want to take it on are small and shallow around here except for the Tennessee..which would be nice to have a motor for that one lol

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NismoFire · May 5, 2013

DirtyRice120 said:
I've thought about that but the rivers I want to take it on are small and shallow around here except for the Tennessee..which would be nice to have a motor for that one lol

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....you need a barge for the TN River...jeez.

DirtyRice120 · May 6, 2013

NismoFire said:
....you need a barge for the TN River...jeez.

Haha there are a lot smaller rivers that cut off of the TN around here

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metzican · May 6, 2013

Timrich said:
Get a flat back canoe so you can add a motor.

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I use to have a sport canoe and it was great. it has the flat back like you said but it was wider about 1.5 times so it was more stable but still light weight.

Timrich · May 6, 2013

You could always get a trolling motor to save some paddling then pull it up and paddle the rest of the way.

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DirtyRice120 · May 7, 2013

Timrich said:
You could always get a trolling motor to save some paddling then pull it up and paddle the rest of the way.

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Yeah that's true. I wouldn't mind having a flat bottom aluminum but those things are way too expensive lol

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NismoFire · May 7, 2013

DirtyRice120 said:
Yeah that's true. I wouldn't mind having a flat bottom aluminum but those things are way too expensive lol

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Bass Pro has them for like $1400...I know it's kinda pricy, but it's actually pretty cheap for a boat.

Timrich · May 7, 2013

Craigslist my friend...

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NismoFire · May 9, 2013

Went today om my way home from work with my new rod/reel. I caught 7-8, my new boss caught 2. Couple of red ear, 2 rock bass, and a buuunch of bluegill. The camera on my phone is messed up, but he got a pic of the huge bluegill I caught. I thought it was a bass at first!

Anyway, as soon as he sends that pic to my phone, I'll be happy to upload it.

DirtyRice120 · May 9, 2013

NismoFire said:
Went today om my way home from work with my new rod/reel. I caught 7-8, my new boss caught 2. Couple of red ear, 2 rock bass, and a buuunch of bluegill. The camera on my phone is messed up, but he got a pic of the huge bluegill I caught. I thought it was a bass at first!

Anyway, as soon as he sends that pic to my phone, I'll be happy to upload it.

Awesome! Fishing is always a blast, no matter how many you catch.

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NismoFire · May 9, 2013

Here's this giant bluegill. Seriously, the pic doesn't do it justice.

Timrich · May 9, 2013

Man I'm suprised you didn't need help holding that one up! Lol

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NismoFire · May 9, 2013

Timrich said:
Man I'm suprised you didn't need help holding that one up! Lol

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Hey, this lil fugger was fat!!! There were largemouth swimming around with him, and I thought I'd hooked one of them until I pulled him out of the water.

Timrich · May 10, 2013

Nice catch either way. I need to do some fishin soon...

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NismoFire · Sep 12, 2014

That birthday present from last year sure has come in handy...

Easter Sunday:

Random trips from the last year:

We have some seriously colorful bluegill around here:

Smallest largemouth I've ever caught:

I need a kayak.

Fromfrontier2Xterra · Apr 12, 2015

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Macland · Apr 12, 2015

Man I wish I was trout fishing today.

JeffPro4x · Apr 12, 2015

Fromfrontier2Xterra said:
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Ummm trout season is open for you guys?

Fromfrontier2Xterra · Apr 12, 2015

Catch and release. I was actually at canoe creek for bass. These are what bit.

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JeffPro4x · Apr 12, 2015

ah..gotcha. trout opened last saturday down here. upstate is next weekend. I don't particularly care for stocked trout fishing, but it means bass season is here soon. I'm super excited to get away for the weekend though.

DirtyRice120 · Apr 12, 2015

I plan on buying this guy soon.

TJTJ · Apr 13, 2015

The inflatables are nice for small water, as you can use a trolling motor or paddle, etc....and, you can portage them easily if you want to cross rougher terrain, etc.

You guys are all posting pics of bait though...where's the FISH!?!?!

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