John I catch some beautiful cats in the black water rivers I fish at home in Northeast North Carolina but you can go to the Santee Cooper Lakes and catch two or three hundred pounds of fish on rod n' reel in a day trip! What a great pull on medium action gear. So many nice marinas/boat rentals/guides etc. You can still get a full day with two people for under 250.00 with fish cleaning included....little mom and pop restaurants and good southern hospitality....

Hey John...I have fished with Capt Joe on several ocassions on the James. Our top 3 fish were 60, 58 and 53 pounds. The guy knows his stuff!

No john It was the Mr twister site but here it is.

http://www.mistertwister.com/information/twistermite/566#description

Glad to see john on here this morning....Long Day in Jersey Monday!

Hey John...thanks so much for the prayers and concern...everyone is alright, and we just have to be careful where we travel for the next many days and weeks with bridge damage in my rural county.

How much snow are you guys going to get this weekend John? All rain here tonight and tomorrow but looks like a change over up north of the Tidewater......

Thanks John for noticing the article!!

Hey John

Just wanted to let ya know I'm here.

Tom

Well, I actually caught an old rusty raccoon trap with a worm. I have tried for weeks to get the picture on this website, but something in my computer won't send it. Anyway, I'm sure you know what a rusty raccoon trap would look like. I still claim top honors!

My traps bigger, and wider. 

John that's really not necessary but I do enjoy music. I hope you can use them and if you have something you need made up let me know. Remember I'm still a beginner but I'll do my best. Enjoy my friend and GOOD FISHIN....

Thanks John for the CD I know I will enjoy it see I've already herd you play so I see much enjoyment coming. Thank you and GOOD FISHIN....

If it's the one I think you're talking about, yes, it's one of mine.  Size 3 copper Colorado blade, various brass beads on the spinner shaft, and a treble hook that I dressed myself.  I've since worn most of the marabou off that hook.  I've tied a couple more; just need to put them on the spinner.

john there is no ice yet temps in the 40s /50s

Thanks John!!

hey John;;  you need quills in the 7 to 9 inch range buddy;; or longer if you can find them.  that way;; you can use a heavier jig;; or what ever  you want.  you want the quill to stand up straight in the  water;;  thing is about a quill float;;  if a fish comes up from underneath; and takes your bait;; the quil will LAY DOWN!!  set the hook!!   besides;; its just real fun to watch that quill;; shake; run a little;; then shoot down like a torpedo!!  theyre not real good for casting;;;and something you have to get use to!

Welcome aboard John to fishing electronics. I was amazed at what my own personal finders could do but I had no idea what exactly they were capable of. Hopefully we can learn together so we can maximize our potential on our finders and fish catching abilities..

It is not really hard to do at all .  :)

I'm glad there working for you john. hopefully that wind will lay down and better days a coming.

Thank you John.

Happy Birthday Dick!!!

Hi John. I landed 2 small browns and didn't photograph them. I'll have to take a camera with me next time. I caught some pretty stocked rainbows and browns in their fall colors a couple of trips ago. I have some on my cell phone that I could text to you.  

The Best,

Bruce

about an 1 1/2hr. ride but i do enjoy fishing it but normally can't get anybody around me to take the trip...caught some nice gills there and you can keep bass which are usually around the gills too.

Anytime John I'm glad they worked out for you.

Thanks John!  Getting a little better every day.

If you want me to come by let me know 

Channel catfish, spotted bass and bream/bluegill

John, looks like you had a great day o' fishin. I'm still struggling with the freshwater catch. I can relate to you saying that you caught a 'dink' bass. but the lil bass I caught a couple of weeks ago, could be considered bait. lol This day you had, alone beets the very best day I've ever had on freshwater. Thanks for all of the pics and info.

That striper was caught near the CBBT (Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel), fishing live eel off of a boat and near the pylon structures. We also caught another that was 54 1/2 lbs. That is the one my brother in law is holding in the pic. The one that I am holding was 34 lbs. I have yet to catch any freshwater stripers. I hope to do so soon though. 

Hey John...I am not involved in this huge, mega-outdoor show, but I did attend it on Monday with some friends. Likely the biggest on the East Coast, with 20,000 attending each day for about 10-days. I hung out at the fishing arena and bought a few things. Ate at Cracker Barrel on the way home.

I am about 75 miles due south from Harrisburg.

thak you,jimmy.

John here is what I have didn't want to post since its sales although it probably not that big a deal and if anyone asks I'm only a phone call away. 419-826-8011.

www.crawdadsfishingtackle.com

phone # 231-468-1124

Never have John , too busy chasing gills and crappies buddy.........

I SOLD EM ALL TO MARK SLEEPER Sleepy on here last year I think John..

Hey John, I haven't done much fishing at all so far this year as I've had some other stuff going on. Hopefully I will find the time here real soon to fish. Hope you are catching the big ones.

Hi John, I liked what I read about the squirrel tail jigs. Do you tie those yourself or can they be found on the market. I don't believe I have ever seen them before.

thanks john, ill get down stairs and get a picture of the thread wrapper today.

Thank you John.