Gond Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 2 hours ago, frosty said: You might check out this thread about the pelican style boats I've got one but unfortunately I've only been able to get it on the water twice, once with the wife and son, the other by myself, neither was a pleasant experience. The wife and boy aren't much into relaxing and fishing quietly, the second time I spent more time fighting the boat than actually fishing. One of these days I'm going to get it out and enjoy myself or die trying! I read a lot of that thread. It is huge though. I will keep picking through it. 1 Quote
OddChase Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 On 6/7/2017 at 8:26 AM, Alan Reed said: Thinking about driving down to Patoka this weekend for bass. Can anyone tell me anything about that lake never been there before? Talked to a tourney angler today. Patoka is producing some nice bags, 15+ from what I hear. Spooks in the morning and dragging big plastics on drop offs near the islands. I'm talking 8"+ worms and lizards. Post spawn has the bigger girls hungry. 9 hours ago, Gond said: I am new to bass fishing and new to this forum. I live in northern hamilton county (one county north of indianapolis). Welcome to the forums fellow Hoosier. Message me if you need help with tackle/techniques. 1 Quote
Gond Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 1 hour ago, The Bassman said: Welcome from another central IN angler. Unless I'm missing something you're in a bit of a dead zone for such opportunities. Boone's pond has never produced well for me but I haven't been there for years. Southwestern quarter of the state is fertile ground for small craft. Here around Indy I try to make friends with my painting customers and fish their retention lakes. Fishing can be excellent. I also love to wade creeks. Kayaks seem to be gaining more favor over mini bass boats these days for small waters. I kind of like the idea of sitting up on a swivel seat myself if given the choice. I have caught nothing over a pound at Boones. I see big ones but have yet to catch them. I got a kayak about a month ago and I have three problems with it. 1. Sitting is too low to be accurate when casting. 2. Standing is doable but not comfortable for me. (I even built outrigger floats to stabilize it) 3. I can't take my dog. I am going to continue to use it but I want to try something else. Just not sure the area has the waters to support the small boat. I have been eyeing these neighborhood ponds all over Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield. I'm sure they all have fish but I don't know anyone one lol. Quote
Midwest Fisherman Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 27 minutes ago, Gond said: I have caught nothing over a pound at Boones. I see big ones but have yet to catch them. I got a kayak about a month ago and I have three problems with it. 1. Sitting is too low to be accurate when casting. 2. Standing is doable but not comfortable for me. (I even built outrigger floats to stabilize it) 3. I can't take my dog. I am going to continue to use it but I want to try something else. Just not sure the area has the waters to support the small boat. I have been eyeing these neighborhood ponds all over Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield. I'm sure they all have fish but I don't know anyone one lol. Im in Westfield, message me. I'll hook you up with the ponds Quote
dsqui Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Before pulling the trigger on a pelican u should check out the otter stealth 1200 or 2000 they are supposed to be very stable. Keep an open mind because it is a duck hunting boat but I think it would have good possibilities for someone looking for a small craft Quote
Gond Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 3 hours ago, dsqui said: Before pulling the trigger on a pelican u should check out the otter stealth 1200 or 2000 they are supposed to be very stable. Keep an open mind because it is a duck hunting boat but I think it would have good possibilities for someone looking for a small craft I will check it out. Thanks! Quote
BigBassLoveSenkos Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 11 hours ago, Midwest Fisherman said: Im in Westfield, message me. I'll hook you up with the ponds 12 hours ago, Gond said: I have been eyeing these neighborhood ponds all over Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield. I'm sure they all have fish but I don't know anyone one lol. I'm in Indy too. Take my Nitro out a couple times a week. Hit me up if either of you ever wanna get out on Geist or Morse and we can try to make it happen. 2 Quote
Midwest Fisherman Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 25 minutes ago, BigBassLoveSenkos said: I'm in Indy too. Take my Nitro out a couple times a week. Hit me up if either of you ever wanna get out on Geist or Morse and we can try to make it happen. Im in, I'll message you my number. Quote
BoilerFisherman Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, Midwest Fisherman said: Im in, I'll message you my number. I am in castleton right now, and will be moving downtown next month 1 Quote
Midwest Fisherman Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Gonna float the white river this morning and wet a line, looking for suggestions on what to throw. Thanks. Quote
dsqui Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Megabass vision 110 did the trick for me this morning.made it out early after some bass then once the sun came up over the trees changed to gills and started look in for dinner 4 Quote
BoilerFisherman Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 What has been working for y'all? I have been sticking em on a chatterbait in ponds the last couple days. Green pumkin seems to be ticket. Quote
OddChase Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 On 6/10/2017 at 6:48 AM, Midwest Fisherman said: Gonna float the white river this morning and wet a line, looking for suggestions on what to throw. Thanks. Best lure I've found has been the Z-Man TRD. AKA Ned Rig. You'll catch smallies, rock bass, big bluegills, and maybe the occasional catfish on it. Glenn made a video about the Ned on a lake, but it is equally if not more deadly in the rivers/creeks. Side note, I work at the local Cabela's. Come in and talk to me, also looking for some local fishing partners as I'm not familiar with Geist or Morse. Also I would avoid Saxony for a while, a fellow drowned there a few days ago. Quote
BoilerFisherman Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 I can't stand slowing down. I will do it if I have to, but I prefer to be on the move. even when I slow down, I prefer to flip and punch. 1 Quote
Midwest Fisherman Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, OddChase said: Best lure I've found has been the Z-Man TRD. AKA Ned Rig. You'll catch smallies, rock bass, big bluegills, and maybe the occasional catfish on it. Glenn made a video about the Ned on a lake, but it is equally if not more deadly in the rivers/creeks. Side note, I work at the local Cabela's. Come in and talk to me, also looking for some local fishing partners as I'm not familiar with Geist or Morse. Also I would avoid Saxony for a while, a fellow drowned there a few days ago. 1 hour ago, OddChase said: Best lure I've found has been the Z-Man TRD. AKA Ned Rig. You'll catch smallies, rock bass, big bluegills, and maybe the occasional catfish on it. Glenn made a video about the Ned on a lake, but it is equally if not more deadly in the rivers/creeks. Side note, I work at the local Cabela's. Come in and talk to me, also looking for some local fishing partners as I'm not familiar with Geist or Morse. Also I would avoid Saxony for a while, a fellow drowned there a few days ago. Oh Yeah, me and Uncle Ned are real close, I'll give it a whirl on the river next time out. I don't do much on the reservoirs mostly the local ponds. I'll look you up at Cabelas , do they know you as oddchase.saw that drowning in the news, never heard how it happened. Quote
BassOnKlinger Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 5 hours ago, BoilerFisherman said: What has been working for y'all? I have been sticking em on a chatterbait in ponds the last couple days. Green pumkin seems to be ticket. Chatterbait (green pumpkin and black/blue) gets annihilated at my work pond. The big girls can't get enough of it. Green pumpkin senko catches all ranges. Dinks were choking the frog today. 2 Quote
BassOnKlinger Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 I was out on Klinger Lake in Michigan this past weekend. I only had a couple hours. Didn't have much luck. 2 good size Rock Bass slapped at my crankbait and got snagged by the treble hooks. 2 small LMB slammed a double willow spinnerbait in white/chart. That was it for me. Wind cut my day short in my tiny jon boat. I also had the unpleasant experience of two boats rolling into "my spot" while I was catching fish. Thought it was pretty disrespectful considering there's a whole lake to fish. Anyone else have that problem? Quote
dsqui Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, BassOnKlinger said: I was out on Klinger Lake in Michigan this past weekend. I only had a couple hours. Didn't have much luck. 2 good size Rock Bass slapped at my crankbait and got snagged by the treble hooks. 2 small LMB slammed a double willow spinnerbait in white/chart. That was it for me. Wind cut my day short in my tiny jon boat. I also had the unpleasant experience of two boats rolling into "my spot" while I was catching fish. Thought it was pretty disrespectful considering there's a whole lake to fish. Anyone else have that problem? Uh ya especially d heads sponsored by clear h2o Tackle up there was fishing for walleye at a local lake and these d bags had a tournament and came right in on me fishing a spot and started casting at my boat one bout got my boat with a swim bait had the wife and kid not been with me I would have boarded his boat and tossed him and his gear I did manage to snag one of his lines and bout ripped the rod out his hand though then I just threw my hands up and he left sad part is they were all meeting at launch when I launched my boat and some how my front tire about fell off wen I left someone loosened it up while we were on the lake no proof it was them just kind a fishy. Needless to say I now refuse to do business with a shop that sponsors such individuals. 1 Quote
BoilerFisherman Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, dsqui said: Uh ya especially d heads sponsored by clear h2o Tackle up there was fishing for walleye at a local lake and these d bags had a tournament and came right in on me fishing a spot and started casting at my boat one bout got my boat with a swim bait had the wife and kid not been with me I would have boarded his boat and tossed him and his gear I did manage to snag one of his lines and bout ripped the rod out his hand though then I just threw my hands up and he left sad part is they were all meeting at launch when I launched my boat and some how my front tire about fell off wen I left someone loosened it up while we were on the lake no proof it was them just kind a fishy. Needless to say I now refuse to do business with a shop that sponsors such individuals. unfortunately it not just sponsored fisherman, my buddy and I have had that happen on numerous occasions. nothing like working a point not 20 yards off shore and having someone troll over your spot. Quote
dsqui Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, BoilerFisherman said: unfortunately it not just sponsored fisherman, my buddy and I have had that happen on numerous occasions. nothing like working a point not 20 yards off shore and having someone troll over your spot. Oh I know the feeling it is just worse knowing they are sponsored by a place and that is what they let represent them Quote
OddChase Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 9 hours ago, Midwest Fisherman said: I'll look you up at Cabelas , do they know you as oddchase. I'm not so odd there! Just call me Chase. 3 Quote
BigBassLoveSenkos Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 has anyone been on lake cicott (off hwy 24) lately? I read that they have a new ramp this year. I've never fished it but pass it when i goto shafer and it looks like it could be a good lake. It's usually full of pads. Quote
frosty Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 21 hours ago, OddChase said: I'm not so odd there! Just call me Chase. I talked the wife into stopping on our way home from Michigan last Sunday, but we decided to detour and hit the Dundee store. Quote
CroakHunter Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Awfully quiet...nobody having any luck? I hope to get out sunday, to prides creek but another 65 hour work week may say different. Quote
BoilerFisherman Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, CroakHunter said: Awfully quiet...nobody having any luck? I hope to get out sunday, to prides creek but another 65 hour work week may say different. I have been crazy busy. fished a couple ponds for a couple hours and managed only a few bits. hopefully come july I will have more free time again. Quote
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