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From Tadpoles to Whales, and all in between (what did YOU catch today?) Fall '19 Winter '20

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    From Tadpoles to Whales, and all in between (what did YOU catch today?) Fall '19 Winter '20

    It's time to talk, of ships and shoes and ceiling wax, and cabbages and kings, and if the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings....

    It's a new season, and a good place to start posting new or old catches of cold water fish. I'll be heading to the MO / AK line in two weeks, and the carving boards should start to look like this:

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    A very lucky outing the day after the LOU's first urban fish stocking of the season. Now it's time to go free-range and catch a big cousin or two.

    Yes, I'm excited. I have the gear for cold weather fishing and love it. And, as a side note, I can't believe I typed in the year '20 (2020). I grew up reading science fiction in the 60's/70's and that date seems surreal.
    Last edited by JGo37; October 17, 2019, 12:32 PM.

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    Haven't wet a line in what seems forever but I can remember my last catch. A couple shad and a gully shark.
    BTW pigs don't have wings but they can fly.

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    • JGo37
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      belly laughed out loud

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    Click image for larger version  Name:	1795BAE0-B909-4342-9EBF-2957349106F7.jpeg Views:	0 Size:	1.97 MB ID:	757355Click image for larger version  Name:	46EE7E08-3A78-4D5A-8C52-3406361EFCA1.jpeg Views:	0 Size:	180.8 KB ID:	757354 Back in August on Lake Gaston. Cat broke the line right after pic.
    Last edited by HawkerXP; October 17, 2019, 01:58 PM.

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    • JGo37
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      Nice looking Blue - too bad...

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    Last edited by HawkerXP; October 17, 2019, 03:46 PM.

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      #5
      Sorry I can't play with you fresh water guys, but old Troutman's trout comes from the Texas bay systems....

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      • JGo37
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        yum yum yum, Try that with Salsa!

      #6
      I am fishing the White river below the influx of the Norfork river next Friday, I will try to contribute then.

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        Caught these in Costco last week.

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        • HawkerXP
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          It was delicious. Troutman

        • JGo37
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          That is a great looking cook!

        • holehogg
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          Canned catch☺

        #8
        Not really caught today per se, but safe to say it is part of our frequent harvests. In my personal opinion, this is one of the most delicious and versatile fish to cook with, plus it’s the right thing to do.
        Cheers,
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        Lionfish tacos.

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        • Ricardo
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          Yes, they do require handling with care, but worth it. They have a protein based venom in their spines, which get neutralized shortly after they expire, or placed on ice, or cooked. There is no risk of venom in the fillets not any edible parts. Just the spines, which are very sharp, is what requires special attention. Fun to catch!!!

        • Old Glory
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          Spear fishing?

          One of those put my brother in the hospital. He had one in a saltwater tank and was stung while cleaning the glass.

        • Ricardo
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          We use a special tool called Lionfish Slayer. It’s a short polespear. Pair it with a plastic tube called the Zookeeper... It helps keep them in a confined space and safer to handle. Got to always keep an eye for wildlife of course, specially apex predators that smell and get excited for whatever is in that magic tube. That’s part of the thrill. Photographers tend to hang out with us 😃

        #9
        Not from today but my best catch...

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          #10
          Scratching up some late summer pompano in the surf in Edisto, SC a couple of weeks ago.
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            #11
            I've been lucky and have a couple best catches. I'm still hunting that > 30 lbs. channel tho.

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            • Old Glory
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              What is that fish?

            • JGo37
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              Old Glory that's a spoonbill, ~ 65 lbs. on that one I think. Makes great caviar too.

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