Super User PhishLI Posted May 24, 2021 Super User Posted May 24, 2021 I never got into the Grateful Dead, but I can't say for certain that it was specifically because of the music. For a few years in a row during junior high several girls I'd known since 1st grade emerged from summer recess as Dead Heads. Dressed like moppets in ankle high granny dresses they'd twirl around the playground to eminently un-danceable extended live Dead instrumentals. Hi, or hello, was now replaced by a sloe-eyed Heyyyy Maaaaaaan. I was so struck by this transformation that I'm pretty sure I was just turned off by the entire Dead thing, and it stuck. So, no Grateful Dead for me, but I digress. I hit one of our 4 open-for-bass-fishing lakes with a buddy for our first yak trip of the year. It felt great watching the sun come up. This 100+ acre joint is basically 4' deep in most areas. In full bloom it's unbelievably choked with weeds. Right now it's pretty barren with occasional single chutes still working their way to the surface. There are plenty of laydowns, and a good amount of buck brush to work with, so that's where we started. The graph said 68*, and the shoreline was packed with Bluegill beds. We pitched baits to all the juicy spots, but not a nibble. My buddy finally bailed on the cover, jetted down the shoreline, then made his way up another arm, but I stuck with it for a while longer. Once I quit the cover I began paddling against the wind and made my way toward his direction. As I got closer I began hearing what sounded like reggae music. Once I made the turn I spotted my friend anchored in the middle of the lake, and now clearly heard the Grateful Dead cranking loudly. This seemed like a bad tactic as I'm sure his 10' kayak was acting like a huge resonator pumping tunes into the shallow 4' water. It was his birthday, so I wasn't going to complain. He spotted me, waved, then said he'd just popped 3 bass on a Fat IKA. I parked nearby in the middle of the lake, devoid of grass, and started throwing a chrome wiggle wart. Nothing over a pound hit, but it was fish after fish. Big Yellow Perch are Dead fans too it seems. I tied on a Blue Fox inline and kept the rally going, but then the music stopped! All of a sudden, so did the bite. I asked him if he was crazy, then told him to turn that muckin' song back on. He laughed, as did a kid who was wading nearby, then turned it back on. Right on cue the bite returned. Just like lucky underwear, or magic socks, the Grateful Dead... 3 8 Quote
Super User WRB Posted May 24, 2021 Super User Posted May 24, 2021 Did he*ll freeze over, winter doldrums threads appearing. Tom 1 Quote
Big Hands Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 I'll freely admit that I would not have thought to try that, but it's hard to argue with success. . . 1 Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted May 24, 2021 Author Super User Posted May 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, WRB said: winter doldrums threads appearing We've been closed for the spawn here since April 31st. Only 4 lakes are open for C&R, and they're all a real trek to get to. So yes, with only 2 trips since the closer I'm a little battier than usual. With 11 more days left to dither before the opener I'll be rolling out more of these. Hide your eyes, Dear Thomas. Hide your eyes.? 3 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted May 24, 2021 Super User Posted May 24, 2021 Do bass like Little Feat also? 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted May 24, 2021 Super User Posted May 24, 2021 Bertha spawns around Scarlet Begonias, look for ripples in Touch of Grey. Peace Tom 5 2 Quote
Bass Junke Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 And some days we all like a little quality background music while we dine. 21 hours ago, PhishLI said: I never got into the Grateful Dead, but I can't say for certain that it was specifically because of the music. For a few years in a row during junior high several girls I'd known since 1st grade emerged from summer recess as Dead Heads. Dressed like moppets in ankle high granny dresses they'd twirl around the playground to eminently un-danceable extended live Dead instrumentals. Hi, or hello, was now replaced by a sloe-eyed Heyyyy Maaaaaaan. I was so struck by this transformation that I'm pretty sure I was just turned off by the entire Dead thing, and it stuck. So, no Grateful Dead for me, but I digress. I hit one of our 4 open-for-bass-fishing lakes with a buddy for our first yak trip of the year. It felt great watching the sun come up. This 100+ acre joint is basically 4' deep in most areas. In full bloom it's unbelievably choked with weeds. Right now it's pretty barren with occasional single chutes still working their way to the surface. There are plenty of laydowns, and a good amount of buck brush to work with, so that's where we started. The graph said 68*, and the shoreline was packed with Bluegill beds. We pitched baits to all the juicy spots, but not a nibble. My buddy finally bailed on the cover, jetted down the shoreline, then made his way up another arm, but I stuck with it for a while longer. Once I quit the cover I began paddling against the wind and made my way toward his direction. As I got closer I began hearing what sounded like reggae music. Once I made the turn I spotted my friend anchored in the middle of the lake, and now clearly heard the Grateful Dead cranking loudly. This seemed like a bad tactic as I'm sure his 10' kayak was acting like a huge resonator pumping tunes into the shallow 4' water. It was his birthday, so I wasn't going to complain. He spotted me, waved, then said he'd just popped 3 bass on a Fat IKA. I parked nearby in the middle of the lake, devoid of grass, and started throwing a chrome wiggle wart. Nothing over a pound hit, but it was fish after fish. Big Yellow Perch are Dead fans too it seems. I tied on a Blue Fox inline and kept the rally going, but then the music stopped! All of a sudden, so did the bite. I asked him if he was crazy, then told him to turn that muckin' song back on. He laughed, as did a kid who was wading nearby, then turned it back on. Right on cue the bite returned. Just like lucky underwear, or magic socks, the Grateful Dead... Okay I gotta ask on account of your screen name. Are you a Phish guy and not a dead guy? If so, either way girls pretty much dress and act the same. Might as well join both camps. Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted May 25, 2021 Author Super User Posted May 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Bass Junke said: And some days we all like a little quality background music while we dine. Could be. My father won a Mako shark contest off Montauk back in '80. They were cranking Aerosmith, so he always likes to mention that. 9 hours ago, Bass Junke said: Are you a Phish guy and not a dead guy? Neither. Gotta have a screen name to register. Not brave enough to go with my 1st choice, Hugh Jayness, I went full milquetoast instead. I fish on Long Island=PhishLI. 1 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted May 25, 2021 Super User Posted May 25, 2021 "Gas, grass, or bass, no one rides for free!" Quote
Fishingintheweeds Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 12:44 PM, PhishLI said: I never got into the Grateful Dead, but I can't say for certain that it was specifically because of the music. For a few years in a row during junior high several girls I'd known since 1st grade emerged from summer recess as Dead Heads. Dressed like moppets in ankle high granny dresses they'd twirl around the playground to eminently un-danceable extended live Dead instrumentals. Hi, or hello, was now replaced by a sloe-eyed Heyyyy Maaaaaaan. I was so struck by this transformation that I'm pretty sure I was just turned off by the entire Dead thing, and it stuck. So, no Grateful Dead for me, but I digress. Ha, ha, hilarious. I moved to a place right before my senior year of high school where that same pattern had taken hold. I didn't know any of the girls before their condition started but apparently there were dozens of them who had fully transitioned in as little as just 2-3 months. The rest of your story was pretty cool too. Quote
desmobob Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 1:28 PM, Spankey said: Do bass like Little Feat also? I believe they do. Feat always seem to end up on my playlist when I'm fishing with music. "There's a fat bass in the bathtub with the blues..." 1 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted June 3, 2021 Super User Posted June 3, 2021 I think bass have very diverse tastes in music. I caught a good one a while back while humming Morning Train by Sheena Easton. Quote
desmobob Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, DitchPanda said: I think bass have very diverse tastes in music. I caught a good one a while back while humming Morning Train by Sheena Easton. I hate you. I just typed it into the search box on YouTube so I could remember what the song was. It has now poisoned my list of recommended videos on the right side of the page... ? Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted June 3, 2021 Super User Posted June 3, 2021 25 minutes ago, desmobob said: I hate you. I just typed it into the search box on YouTube so I could remember what the song was. It has now poisoned my list of recommended videos on the right side of the page... ? Its all good man...everybody hates me...for various reasons of course. 1 Quote
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