2025 plans

[Rockhopper]

For me 2025 is going to be a year for chasing trophies.  Bass, Elk, Deer.  I have no problem catching/shooting/hunting any of these species, but I am getting to the point I really want to earn some trophy size critters.  It is going to take a lot of hard work and for the stars to align, but I want that at least once in my lifetime for my favorite species I pursue.

[gim]

10 minutes ago, Rockhopper said:

For me 2025 is going to be a year for chasing trophies.  Bass, Elk, Deer.

 

I can relate to the deer part.  I spent 6.5 days in my stand waiting for Mr Big.  I saw 52 deer, including 16 bucks, but only one was even worth consideration and it did not present a shot.

 

I've taken so many small bucks to even count anymore and I have zero interest in tagging one again.  Even if it means my tag goes unfilled (which is likely).

[Rockhopper]

I hear you.  I have more horns in the shop than I can count.  I am ready for the bigguns.

[SkippinJimmy]

Go to Home Depot, buy some wallpaper, maybe some flooring, stuff like that.  Maybe Bed, Bath, and Beyond, I don’t know if I’ll have enough time.

[Spankey]

On 11/30/2024 at 1:58 AM, MN Fisher said:

Get out on the water - with the ulcerated sore on my ankle, launching and landing the boat was a non-starter this past year. After a bit of surgery on it last week, it's already looking much better, so fingers-crossed, I'll get Bass Trek out next year.

 

Also learning the EchoMap 9sv I purchased last spring, but have never gotten the transducer wet.

 

Beyond that, just catching some nice fish - either framed-photo worthy or freezer worthy...either would be fine for me.

I hope you get to feeling better soon. Rest up and take care of that thing. Sorry to hear that it sort of ruined your season. 

[padon]

On 12/2/2024 at 9:31 AM, Susky River Rat said:

@padon the susky was on fire most the year. It seemed like they were really loving fast aggressive baits where previous years it was alll about neds, tubes, that sort of thing.

yeah i missed it. i still caught fish on flukes, senkos cranks topwaters etc but the thought of a magdraft or glide just never crossed my mind.

[Zcoker]

Big plans for big fish, making every cast count. I plan to do more surf fishing, maybe one week out in the glades, one week on the surf. Kinda adds spice to the adventure doing both. At least it dose for me. Lotta water to cover in south Florida! 

[Darth-Baiter]

easy.  I am hitting some distant lakes - mainly in the hopes of catching some Smallies.  CA lake Trinity and Almanor to be exact.  this will require some added complication of sleeping in the back of my truck.

 

and I am fishing Mexico.  going for Mr Big.  or Mr. Many.  

[rboat]

Hopefully more time on the water. I believe gas prices will stay under control and I can venture a bit farther from home, explore some other lakes, etc. I know I am late to the party, but I plan on trying some BFS stuff this year. Also want to go the opposite direction and try some of the larger glides and swimbaits. Time will tell. I wish you all good health in 2025, so you can make your plans and dreams come true.

[Munkin]

Bought a jetboat back in September that I am rebuilding into what I want.  Plan is to fish shallow parts of the Potomac and Susky.  Build is currently on hold because my welder broke his arm but it should still be ready by March. 

 

Another goal is to sell a ton of tackle I will never use. 

 

Allen 

[Susky River Rat]

@Munkinwhat did you buy?

[Functional]

Fish more...birth of my son in March bringing our total to 2 kids really sucked any "free" time I had. Not complaining, worth it every day, just part of life. 

[DogBone_384]

On 12/3/2024 at 5:47 PM, SkippinJimmy said:

buy some wallpaper,

 

Wallpaper is still sold?

[Munkin]

10 hours ago, Susky River Rat said:

@Munkinwhat did you buy?

 

17.5' River Rave with a 90/65 that I am building an aluminum console for. Swapping out the wood on the decks with aluminum as well. This will be my starter jetboat to see if I like it enough to upgrade to a River Rocket.

 

Allen

[Susky River Rat]

@Munkin I never heard of those. Is it an outboard jet without a tunnel hull? If so a river rocket is going to be 100% different in handling and well pretty much every aspect other than it has a jet and can go shallow.

[ike8120]

Just hope to live and be well enough to fish. Catch more fish then 2024. That is my plan, nothing special.

[warefisher]

Two trips north for Canadian smallmouth, walleye & pike.  One trip will be a bucket list fly-in.

[Koz]

My 2025 is up in the air right now.I plan to quit my job, but I need to find a new one first. I have a second interview next week and a tour of the hotels that I would be managing. If it works out, I will be near the Santee Cooper lakes.

 

Wherever I wind up, I’d like to fish as many Bass Nation kayak events as possible. With a new job I don’t think I will be able to fish any Bassmaster events as that requires considerable time off.

 

My main focus is getting out of here and finding a new job.

[Swamp Girl]

57 minutes ago, Koz said:

I will be near the Santee Cooper lakes.

 

Oooh, suh-weeet!

 

57 minutes ago, Koz said:

 

My main focus is getting out of here and finding a new job.

 

Are you qualified to portage a canoe? I pay in bass-catching opportunities. Lots of bass. 

[Munkin]

6 hours ago, Susky River Rat said:

@Munkin I never heard of those. Is it an outboard jet without a tunnel hull? If so a river rocket is going to be 100% different in handling and well pretty much every aspect other than it has a jet and can go shallow.

 

Marketplace - 2007 Fish Rite River Rage 1760 river rage 1760 90/65 opti | Facebook

 

Here is a boat like the one I bought. switching it from stick to console steering.

 

Allen

[Koz]

1 hour ago, Swamp Girl said:

 

Oooh, suh-weeet!

 

 

Are you qualified to portage a canoe? I pay in bass-catching opportunities. Lots of bass. 

I don’t know. My minimum starting salary is $150k. Can you make that work? 😀

[Jar11591]

My plans for 2025 are not take any fishing trip for granted. Last August a broken leg ended my 2024 season a few months early and I hated not being physically able to fish. I’m so antsy to get on the water. 

[Swamp Girl]

17 minutes ago, Jar11591 said:

Last August a broken leg ended my 2024 season a few months early and I hated not being physically able to fish.

 

Yikes! So your winter began in August. That's tough.

 

53 minutes ago, Koz said:

My minimum starting salary is $150k. Can you make that work?

 

I'm prepared to offer you a one-day contract. Let's see, $150k divided by 365....

[Jigfishn10]

On 12/12/2024 at 8:09 AM, DogBone_384 said:

Wallpaper is still sold?

So glad my wife hates wallpaper  

[Susky River Rat]

@Munkinohh gotcha never heard of the brand before.