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CANE POLE CRAZY

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For people who like fishing the long poles. New, old or whatever, if its long and doesn't have a reel, this is the place to chat.

Members: 65
Latest Activity: Dec 27, 2018

Started by Joe Angelucci. Last reply by Joe Angelucci May 2, 2016.

Started by Joe Angelucci. Last reply by David, aka, "McScruff" May 1, 2016.

Started by Keith Ritter. Last reply by Keith Ritter Aug 16, 2015.

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Comment by John Sheehan on June 28, 2014 at 6:44am: Very cool past two posts on your part Joe!

Comment by Joe Angelucci on June 27, 2014 at 9:41pm: 17th Century Cane Pole fishing - Japan . I just love the history of Fixed Line Fishing

Comment by Joe Angelucci on June 27, 2014 at 8:35pm: Cane Pole Technique Update

Been using a BnM cane pole for the last two months and it's been a blast. I'm using a bit of a different technique. Instead of using a float, I have been using line markers to make my line visible above water. I'm finding that my fishing became more active and I was able to react quicker with less deep hooking. My catch rate improved about 25%. since I was able to detect more side movement . The key is a tight line.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 17, 2014 at 6:30pm: Hauled out my 15 footer and some worms the last few days. Been hauling in the gills since.

The fish are happier than with me flingin flies at them, it seems!

Comment by Keith Ritter on April 2, 2014 at 6:14pm: He has Eagle Claw brand. Wal-Mart quit selling that size several years ago. I'll buy extra, should be able to mail them in a letter. I'll let you know.

Comment by Joe Angelucci on March 27, 2014 at 8:15pm: Johnny

Who is the printer. Love old paper.

Comment by Johnny wilkins on March 27, 2014 at 3:31pm: A police artist's sketch of our last monthly meeting of Cane Pole Crazy... should have posted this in here...

Cane Pole Club starting near Chicago. It will be REEL cool! Serious if you are interested, we fish a lot of cane-friendly waters starting in Late April. Join us.

Comment by Johnny wilkins on March 18, 2014 at 11:06am: Side note- when I said I "destroy local trout anglers" I feel bad about it. I am not bragging I am talking statistics. The last three times out I have had a really nice person next to me. As I catch trout, I can see them trying desperately to pull every trick out of their bag. Unfortunately they don't have the good floats, hooks, line and bait I have. After so long, it wears on me a bit. They start slinking. The last three times out I then offered to help them and / or use my gear. It is so rewarding to watch someone go from depressed, sad, lake-eyed to landing a fish and jumping up and down.

The very last time in the Fall this happened, I had hooked some 20-plus fish - neighbor zero. I was kind. He didn't make comments about how I was lucky and he didn't above all cast in on my spot. This is an automatic for me - I always help those with manners. I asked and he took my spinning gear and cast in.

Sure enough - the largest trout of the day came out of the water like an ICBM about 6" to the side of the float - straight vertical. I said to him - that trout's on tighten up.

If he didn't catch the biggest trout when I packed up! So I had a keep bag and after he had caught another 2 trout, I let one trout go and was trying to beat dark by catching a big one. It took me 5 little catch-and-releases to hook up an a beast. Moral - good things come to those who help others to fishing success!!

Comment by Johnny wilkins on March 18, 2014 at 11:01am: Hey guys- thanks for the kind words. It is great that there is only 20" of ice left on the ponds today. The cold water starting out this April will provide a great challenge to anglers - I am so fired up about fishing this season - the most ever for me.