Fishing Thread

[lostaussie]

OK so this is how I roll. Hunting from November to January as long as football permits. Fishing the rest of the time. So here is the TX Downlow fishing thread. So posts pics of fish, fishing, your boat, your kids jeking brim or anything to do with fishing. I know we have lots of fishermen and fisherwomen on the board.

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG_20141004_111958_670_zps6eda8du2.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG_20141004_111958_670_zps6eda8du2.jpg.html) 3 man crappie limit from LOP

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG_20130824_080103_004_zpstqsk1tcp.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG_20130824_080103_004_zpstqsk1tcp.jpg.html) Bob Sandlin flatcat around 60lbs.

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/Rooster%20fish_zpsbu7h9vah.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/Rooster%20fish_zpsbu7h9vah.jpg.html) 70lb Rooster Fish from Cabo San Lucas. This fish kicked my arse for almost an hour. Trophy of a life time. You can see the guide is holding the fish. I was done!!!

[bobcat1]

I'm 6'0" tall and weigh in t 335lbs to give you a reference. We like to catch big crappie, not little bitty ones!:taunt:


http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/Biggun_zps35d30cf2.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/Vicki_zps655a3d57.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/IMG_0367_zps190e69eb.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/IMG_0369_zpsa32acca7.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/bblargerones_zpsfbecce22.jpg

There are 57 in the sinks and on the 2x10. They filled up 2 1/2 5 gallon buckets. None under 12" were taken home that day.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/catch_zps33d676e7.jpg

[bobcat1]

Caught this nasty drum on 4lb test and a crappie jig!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/Drum.jpg

[lostaussie]

This gonna get good.....1st liar ain't got a chance!!!

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG_20130909_123321_873_zpsoeoxyazo.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG_20130909_123321_873_zpsoeoxyazo.jpg.html)
Minnesota walleye. They told me it was huge. I have no idea. Felt like I realed in a wet sock!! Lol

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG_20130721_080528_344_zpsla5jzmp9.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG_20130721_080528_344_zpsla5jzmp9.jpg.html)
Caught one that Momma could hold!!

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG952014080295092833245_zpsdytvofig.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG952014080295092833245_zpsdytvofig.jpg.html)
Although I crappie fish A LOT.....there is nothing more fun or exciting than picking up a trotline and the trotline pulling back. Caught these two on side by side hooks. These are some Sandlin show dogs!!

[Cam]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/Rooster%20fish_zpsbu7h9vah.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/Rooster%20fish_zpsbu7h9vah.jpg.html) 70lb Rooster Fish from Cabo San Lucas. This fish kicked my arse for almost an hour. Trophy of a life time. You can see the guide is holding the fish. I was done!!!

....why do they call it a rooster fish?.....oh wait......nevermind......:vrycnfsd:

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

I like this thread! But it needs a bit more Saltwater representation.

[Cam]

My last fishing trip with my boys down at Port Mansfield...it was a speck kind of a day......man, I'm way overdue for another trip!!...

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/burnet2/fish.jpg

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Here's my contribution! I landed this 39.5 inch black drum in Freeport. Literally across the Brazos River from Exporter Statium. dead shrimp on 10 lb. braided line. This thing went on one hell of a run too. Took about 10 minutes to finally get it in.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10417672_792645644106818_7387025114553221420_n.jpg ?oh=6133ba95a6d3493162ab773f1c436fea&oe=55480DDC&__gda__=1435846509_2026919715fd3c6f5b8eba89a1b322a a

[Cam]

I'm 6'0" tall and weigh in t 335lbs to give you a reference. We like to catch big crappie, not little bitty ones!:taunt:


http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/Biggun_zps35d30cf2.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/Vicki_zps655a3d57.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/IMG_0367_zps190e69eb.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/IMG_0369_zpsa32acca7.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/bblargerones_zpsfbecce22.jpg

There are 57 in the sinks and on the 2x10. They filled up 2 1/2 5 gallon buckets. None under 12" were taken home that day.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/dogncar1/catch_zps33d676e7.jpg

DAng bobcat1!!!....and I ain't never caught a crappie in my life!!!......

[Cam]

My boy took up fly fishing last year.....here is the first fish ever caught on his fly rod.....a WHOPPER!!!

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/burnet2/vinny%20fish.jpg

[lostaussie]

My boy took up fly fishing last year.....here is the first fish ever caught on his fly rod.....a WHOPPER!!!

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/burnet2/vinny%20fish.jpg

Sweet......bass on a fly rod!!

[Cam]

Sweet......bass on a fly rod!!

It's a neat little fishin' hole with crystal clear water. You can see the fish swimming around. Unfortunately, the bigger bass are smarter and with such clear water, they can see you too!....but this place is not heavily fished so they are very aggressive.....

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/2011employeewinner3_zpsugd2cclm.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/2011employeewinner3_zpsugd2cclm.jpg.html) I can catch a bass too but only for money!!

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/missfish07_zpsamqg72b7.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/missfish07_zpsamqg72b7.jpg.html) The Mighty and Majestic Mississippi River. One of Americas greatest fisheries.

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/missfish004_zpsrbonyxlo.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/missfish004_zpsrbonyxlo.jpg.html) Morning run on the Mississippi

[bobcat1]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/2011employeewinner3_zpsugd2cclm.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/2011employeewinner3_zpsugd2cclm.jpg.html) I can catch a bass too but only for money!!
Did y'all fillet them?

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

I know nearly all of the pictures here are of freshwater fish, but have any of y'all heard of TIFT down in Port Isabel?

TIFT = Texas International Fishing Tournament

It's BIG TIME fun, and who better to have as a local guide than me and some former Port Isabel Tarpon players who are now local fishing guides?

[lostaussie]

I'm still looking for some pictures I have of a trip I took to Buras La. 2 years ago. Redfish trip of a lifetime. I can't seem to find the pics though. I love saltwater fishing because the fish are so vicious. Just don't get to go near enough.

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG_20150208_120424_501_zpsl1dk1wlq.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG_20150208_120424_501_zpsl1dk1wlq.jpg.html) My weekend front yard.....its my happy place!! Lol

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

I know nearly all of the pictures here are of freshwater fish, but have any of y'all heard of TIFT down in Port Isabel?

TIFT = Texas International Fishing Tournament

It's BIG TIME fun, and who better to have as a local guide than me and some former Port Isabel Tarpon players who are now local fishing guides?

Here's a video of the Bay Division winner, who lives in Port Isabel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALv8oU3YmeU

[lostaussie]

Great video!! That must be a large tournament. Do they do offshore also?

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/sabine%20gator_zpssnm2lrz2.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/sabine%20gator_zpssnm2lrz2.jpg.html) Down at Sabine Lake a couple years ago, this little guy ate my spinnerbait. I was scared to death of him...lol

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Great video!! That must be a large tournament. Do they do offshore also?

Yes, deep sea and bay divisions

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/off%20work_zpsqcqn6utg.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/off%20work_zpsqcqn6utg.jpg.html)

[lostaussie]

Just so fishing thread doesn't get lost I am moving to the top. I know some of y'all are catching some spring spawn fish!! If the weather ever gets right and it quits raining I'm going to catch some too. Lop is 7 feet high right now. Fishing peoples flower beds:D

[Cam]

March 15, 2015. My nephew, who by the way was a heck of a WR at the 5A level (class of 2010 - Edinburg High). Could've played at the college level but chose not to. Anyway, this is a common occurrence for him on Falcon Lake. That boy is a fishin' fool! Falcon has some monsters!

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/burnet2/steven.jpg

Here are some of his highlights: Hope my boy can follow in his footsteps!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYcaPJsqv7s

[Farmersfan]

Fished the Ford MegaBass tournament this past Sunday on Lake Fork. Although I didn't win the nice Bass boat I did get a check for 5th place. They set a new record with 1811 fishermen (922 boats) for the single day tourney. Rained all morning and the lake water was cloudy and full of trash from the runoff and the fish weren't biting. But I did weigh in 1 that got me a good check.

[Farmersfan]

March 15, 2015. My nephew, who by the way was a heck of a WR at the 5A level (class of 2010 - Edinburg High). Could've played at the college level but chose not to. Anyway, this is a common occurrence for him on Falcon Lake. That boy is a fishin' fool! Falcon has some monsters!

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/burnet2/steven.jpg

Here are some of his highlights: Hope my boy can follow in his footsteps!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYcaPJsqv7s


Lake Falcon is at the top of my bucket list..............

[Saggy Aggie]

Here's my contribution! I landed this 39.5 inch black drum in Freeport. Literally across the Brazos River from Exporter Statium. dead shrimp on 10 lb. braided line. This thing went on one hell of a run too. Took about 10 minutes to finally get it in.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10417672_792645644106818_7387025114553221420_n.jpg ?oh=6133ba95a6d3493162ab773f1c436fea&oe=55480DDC&__gda__=1435846509_2026919715fd3c6f5b8eba89a1b322a a

You fishing under the 36 bridge? Opposite side of the road as the boat dock???

If so, I've literally fished that exact same spot...

[Cam]

Hey lostaussie....was this you and your buddy a few years ago??.....:spitlol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgyBLn2H4SE

[Cam]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpDZxrY2R-4

[lostaussie]

Hey lostaussie....was this you and your buddy a few years ago??.....:spitlol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgyBLn2H4SE

Just now saw this...... Very funny!!

[lostaussie]

Caught a big one today. 42 lbs.http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/IMG_20150517_134914_987_zps7op7uzlo.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/IMG_20150517_134914_987_zps7op7uzlo.jpg.html)

[Farmersfan]

The Skeeter Owner's Tournament is coming up this weekend. Great weekend to fish or just to come out and experience the atmosphere. This year I managed to think ahead enough to actually get a place to stay on the lake instead of getting up at 3am every morning to make that drive. Looking forward to it all.

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

You fishing under the 36 bridge? Opposite side of the road as the boat dock???

If so, I've literally fished that exact same spot...

No, not directly under the bridge. This was a spot a friend of mine (a local Houston realtor) took me to. It was down a dirt road maybe a 1/4 mile from that bridge you're talking about. We were literally directly across the river from Exporter Stadium.

[lostaussie]

Someone post some fish pictures. I'm ready to see some. I need to get some pics of my new FX20 and show it off!!

[lostaussie]

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag449/tskeeter1/Aaron%20Sandy%20and%20Alex%20June%202014%20Rockpor t%20Redfish_zpsqde9ycen.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/tskeeter1/media/Aaron%20Sandy%20and%20Alex%20June%202014%20Rockpor t%20Redfish_zpsqde9ycen.jpg.html)

Got one from 44. Aaron, Sandy and Alex with a nice redfish!!

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

I was in Port Isabel this past weekend, and sadly I wasn't doing any fishing. I should have been though!

I was at the pier at Pirate's Landing in PI watching the fireworks from across the bay, and there were Snook jumping all over the damn place with several people catching/releasing them on the pier. Made me wish I had brought my fishing pole with me instead of my damn golf clubs.