Been doing some fishing

r!der · 05-06-2008, 12:16 AM

Anybody else here like to go fishing? Bike is still in the process of being put back together, and since I can't hit up the track, I've been going to the lake.

Thought I'd share a pic of a recent catch. Caught this one with a plastic stik. I'm guessing it was in the 6-8 lb range, didn't have a scale.

Lamnidae · 05-06-2008, 12:21 AM

DAMN!

Nice fish.....

This is what I'm used to... My Dad holding up a Mahi Mahi while we were out one day.

r!der · 05-06-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amblyopic

DAMN!

Nice fish.....

This is what I'm used to... My Dad holding up a Mahi Mahi while we were out one day.

Very nice!

I can't wait to do another ocean trip. Not only is it fun, but it feels good taking a good meal home. With lake fishing, I C&R 100% of the fish.

Lamnidae · 05-06-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r!der

Very nice!

I can't wait to do another ocean trip. Not only is it fun, but it feels good taking a good meal home. With lake fishing, I C&R 100% of the fish.

C&R FTW on lake fish... but man that was a nice bass ya had. I do gotta give props on that.

Yeah, being out in the islands really spoiled me on fishing.... Looking forward to going and doing a charter or two when I get home....

My dad's record is like a 400+ lb marlin... I think I've got a pic of it around here somewhere.

Quick281 · 05-06-2008, 12:51 AM

Nice photos.

I have done a little lake fishing each summer, nothing big by most people's standards. I think I would really enjoy a good Ocean fishing experience just because of how much I enjoy the little fish I caught on the lake. I figure if there are bigger fish to be had, there is more fun to be had as well.

Lamnidae · 05-06-2008, 12:56 AM

Dad w/ his "big" marlin (he's had some 200lbs+ too) I wasn't on the islands yet when he caught it...

Caught on 80lb test line.

r!der · 05-06-2008, 01:22 AM

DAAAAAAAYMMMMM!!! That is SICK! Your pops is hardcore!

How long did he fight that thing for?
Would love to try that out one of these days. I've been meaning to go to acapulco for that reason, I heard marlin fishing is pretty good there.

Thanks for the props! It put up a pretty "good fight" (feels funny saying that after seeing the pic of the marlin LOL) and ran a few times before I landed it. (6lb line) Good Times!

Quick281, the fun factor does increase with the fish size! Go get 'em!

PhiSig1071 · 05-06-2008, 02:41 PM

I LOVE fishing, but mine is a little different. I'm an avid spearfisher. My best catch is a nice sized black grouper, about 26', and damn did he taste good blackened! My favorite target are snappers, yellowtails especially, they're smaller, and FAST and they're a bitch to get the drop on. Very tough to shoot. Hogfish taste the best, hopefully this summer I'll be shooting some big hogs and I'd like to hit a couple tuna. We'll see. (No pics, I'm at work)

Ambly, what "islands" are you referring to? I'm leaving for three months in the Keys next wednesday.

Trip · 05-06-2008, 03:06 PM

I have reeled in a 300+ blue marlin. That's hardcore shit, it takes a lot of fighting with those damn bastards. I miss deep sea fishing and the food in louisiana, but thats about all I miss from living down there.

Rider · 05-06-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I have reeled in a 300+ blue marlin. That's hardcore shit, it takes a lot of fighting with those damn bastards. I miss deep sea fishing and the food in louisiana, but thats about all I miss from living down there.

I've reeled in a 75lb Halibut. Talk about a fight... I miss that shit.

05-06-2008, 12:51 AM	#5
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Nice photos. I have done a little lake fishing each summer, nothing big by most people's standards. I think I would really enjoy a good Ocean fishing experience just because of how much I enjoy the little fish I caught on the lake. I figure if there are bigger fish to be had, there is more fun to be had as well. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

05-06-2008, 01:22 AM	#7
r!der snowboarder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CAL-E-PHONE-YA Moto: 05 GSXR 600 Posts: 259	DAAAAAAAYMMMMM!!! That is SICK! Your pops is hardcore! How long did he fight that thing for? Would love to try that out one of these days. I've been meaning to go to acapulco for that reason, I heard marlin fishing is pretty good there. Thanks for the props! It put up a pretty "good fight" (feels funny saying that after seeing the pic of the marlin LOL) and ran a few times before I landed it. (6lb line) Good Times! Quick281, the fun factor does increase with the fish size! Go get 'em! __________________

05-06-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I LOVE fishing, but mine is a little different. I'm an avid spearfisher. My best catch is a nice sized black grouper, about 26', and damn did he taste good blackened! My favorite target are snappers, yellowtails especially, they're smaller, and FAST and they're a bitch to get the drop on. Very tough to shoot. Hogfish taste the best, hopefully this summer I'll be shooting some big hogs and I'd like to hit a couple tuna. We'll see. (No pics, I'm at work) Ambly, what "islands" are you referring to? I'm leaving for three months in the Keys next wednesday. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

05-06-2008, 12:21 AM	#2
Lamnidae CMDLINE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Moto: 2008 Black/Grey Hayabusa Posts: 1,406	DAMN! Nice fish..... This is what I'm used to... My Dad holding up a Mahi Mahi while we were out one day.

05-06-2008, 12:56 AM	#6
Lamnidae CMDLINE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Moto: 2008 Black/Grey Hayabusa Posts: 1,406	Dad w/ his "big" marlin (he's had some 200lbs+ too) I wasn't on the islands yet when he caught it... Caught on 80lb test line.