2013 Roadtrip! You're Invited!

[Glenn]

And yes...he's kidding folks. 

[Long Mike]

Yes Glenn, I was kidding, and Gary knows it was a jab at him.  I forgot that other members may not know that Gary is a close friend of mine and a fishing buddy.  That said, Gary, when will I receive your Registration Form?

[Scorcher214]

I know I'm kinda late to be getting in on it but, I finally think I'll be able to go. Im printing out the registration form right now and will be mailing it tomorrow. Anyways, who still needs a roomate? Anybody wanna pick up a 3rd man to lower cost?

[Fishing Rhino]

I know I'm kinda late to be getting in on it but, I finally think I'll be able to go. Im printing out the registration form right now and will be mailing it tomorrow. Anyways, who still needs a roomate? Anybody wanna pick up a 3rd man to lower cost?

 

'bout time man.  You're gonna love Pickwick if it's anything like it was three years ago.

[Scorcher214]

'bout time man.  You're gonna love Pickwick if it's anything like it was three years ago.

Ya, I seriously cannot wait. This whole winter has been driving me nuts. Watching fishing shows and reorganizing my tackle is just making it worse!

[roadwarrior]

Don't cheat yourself, you need to bring The Rig along:

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/bfl-pickwick-31813.html

 

 

 

[Fishing Rhino]

Any particulars on the rigs?  Which brand/style, and what baits?

 

My experience using umbrella rigs for stripers years ago leads me to think I wouldn't like using them for sport fishing.  I've caught as many as seven stripers on an umbrella rig.  They were great for meat fishing which is what we were doing,  My recollection is that when you hooked up multiple fish, they fought each other more than the fisherman.  It was like dragging in a throbbing tire.

 

Anyway, I do want to be prepared.  I've got a couple of combos that will easily handle them.

[Traveler2586]

Any particulars on the rigs?  Which brand/style, and what baits?

 

My experience using umbrella rigs for stripers years ago leads me to think I wouldn't like using them for sport fishing.  I've caught as many as seven stripers on an umbrella rig.  They were great for meat fishing which is what we were doing,  My recollection is that when you hooked up multiple fish, they fought each other more than the fisherman.  It was like dragging in a throbbing tire.

 

Anyway, I do want to be prepared.  I've got a couple of combos that will easily handle them.

X2; I’m sorry; I can’t begin to imagine an umbrella rig full of Bass on bass fishing equipment.  I don’t believe the bass rods and reels can take it for long.

 

Trolling for Blues & Rock (Stripers) on the Bay was work when we has a loaded rig, and we were using heavy duty trolling rods with rollers, and heavy reels with wire line.  Besides, I can’t see any sport in dragging in the meat on a rig, I’d rather go the other way with light equipment & tackle.

 

IMHO

 

EDIT: 

But I have a question about using the rig.  Let’s say you have four fish in the live well; then you hook three more at one time on the rig; and to get them unhooked you have to bring them on board (inside the gunnels), so your now in position of seven fish.  Are you legal?

[riskkid 2]

If fishing the A-Rig in Tennessee you are only allowed 3 hooks. A treble is considered one hook. This is a bit of a change in the law effective 3-1-13

[Fishing Rhino]

If fishing the A-Rig in Tennessee you are only allowed 3 hooks. A treble is considered one hook. This is a bit of a change in the law effective 3-1-13

 

Does that include the areas where you can fish with an Alabama license?  Where do the jurisdictions change, or overlap?

[riskkid 2]

Does that include the areas where you can fish with an Alabama license?  Where do the jurisdictions change, or overlap?

It's a Tenn regulation so I presume it will apply in TN water even though you can use an AL license. I'll check a bit further

[Fishing Rhino]

Thanks, if I'm going to use a "rig" against my better judgment, the least I can do is make sure I'm legit.

[riskkid 2]

Just spoke to an agent at TWRA and he is going to check into it and let me know tomorrow....I'll report back.

 

I suspect by May the A rig bite will have slowed down

[Scorcher214]

Is anybody camping in the park? Thinking about buying this tent off craigslist for 20 bucks and just camping perhaps.

 

Also, anybody that still is looking for roommate, HIT ME UP. I'll sleep on the floor...and I don't snore at all! 

[Dinky]

X2; I’m sorry; I can’t begin to imagine an umbrella rig full of Bass on bass fishing equipment.  I don’t believe the bass rods and reels can take it for long.

 

Trolling for Blues & Rock (Stripers) on the Bay was work when we has a loaded rig, and we were using heavy duty trolling rods with rollers, and heavy reels with wire line.  Besides, I can’t see any sport in dragging in the meat on a rig, I’d rather go the other way with light equipment & tackle.

 

IMHO

 

EDIT: 

But I have a question about using the rig.  Let’s say you have four fish in the live well; then you hook three more at one time on the rig; and to get them unhooked you have to bring them on board (inside the gunnels), so your now in position of seven fish.  Are you legal?

 

 

As long as you have culled to 5 in your livewell before your next cast you are legal.

[Long Mike]

Hey folks, one of the disadvantages of being a boater is that I don't have the opportunity of fishing with any of the other boaters who are more experienced than me.  In that regard, I want to cede the operation of my boat for several days to any of you co-anglers who have experience driving a 150hp boat, in order to fish with some of the more notable boaters on the trip.  Glenn and Keri have it for one day.  Any other takers?

 

UH, by the way, I am now looking for a seat as a co-angler. 

[Alpster]

Hey Mike,

 

How come In all these years, and all these trips, I haven't gotten to fish with you? I'm kind of feeling like a bald headed stepchild.

 

Ronnie

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Hey Mike,

 

How come In all these years, and all these trips, I haven't gotten to fish with you? I'm kind of feeling like a bald headed stepchild.

 

Ronnie

 

Pretty accurate description there.

[lazeebum]

Scorcher, I am thinking of camping either at the park, or below the dam at the Botel. I am going to check and see if they let you use a tent, and whether or not I can hook up battery cahrgers. I will let you know.

[roadwarrior]

Hey folks, one of the disadvantages of being a boater is that I don't have the opportunity of fishing with any of the other boaters who are more experienced that me.  In that regard, I want to cede the operation of my boat for several days to any of you co-anglers who have experience driving a 150hp boat, in order to fish with some of the more notable boaters on the trip.  Glenn and Keri have it for one day.  Any other takers?

 

UH, by the way, I am now looking for a seat as a co-angler. 

 

Random drawing every night.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I say we do a last 2 standing in the boat event.  Bring the swim trunks and life jackets. 

[Fishing Rhino]

I say we do a last 2 standing in the boat event.  Bring the swim trunks and life jackets. 

 

Explain.

[Siebert Outdoors]

Here are my thoughts. 

 

Tickets for spectators are $5 ea.  All money goes to Tackle the Storm.

 

Whoever wants to fish out of Mikes boat for the day climbs in it.  We pull it out to 10fow and anchor it.  With life jackets on and helmets we give each contender a floaty pool noodle.  Hit a horn.The last two in the boat  gets to fish out of the boat. 

[.ghoti.]

I'll pay 5 bucks to watch that.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I knew you were in!