Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The most disgusting bait!

What would happen if you turned the NFL replacement ref's into a fishing bait? Well, here it is!
 
A most disgusting bait. 
 
Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on the big stream!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Raccoons partying on the patio!

Have you ever wondered what happens on your patio at night when you are all curled up in bed, was there a party going on that you weren’t invited too? Well, I haven’t thought much about it either, until I noticed a flash of something running across the patio when I turned the light on to let the cat out. What was that? I’m not sure, but I decided to find out just what happens on the patio after hours. I set up critter cam, my night motion camera and placed a small amount of cat food near. Here’s what happened!
8:38pm and first out is a possum looking for the all you can eat buffet.
9:19pm our cat drops by looking for action.
10:38pm a cat tail.
4:51am three baby raccoons partying on the patio
5:03am the bouncer drops by and asks the raccoons to leave.
5:25am and the cleaning folks come by to tidy things up.
What happens on your patio when you are a sleep?

Monday, September 24, 2012

Strip Fly



Ah, the dreaded strip fly. Unknown to the experienced fly fisherman, however often following the line of the newbie.
 
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Friday, September 21, 2012

Buzz Buzz

FISH TEXTING-A story about Buttermilk and fish texting.

Here I am on a Saturday night with heavy thunderstorms passing through and trying to finish a post named: “Georgia on my mind” which would have been better named “A rainy night in Georgia” except I’m now in Tennessee.

BUZZ BUZZ
8:28 pm--I get a FISH TEXT, a picture of a fish with no text. This text is of a nice catfish. It’s from Buttermilk (Buttermilk is my fishing buddy).
I figure Buttermilk has been fishing while I was in Atlanta and he must have caught this catfish yesterday. I texted back this message at 8:30 pm:
“Nice, 3 lb Blue Cat? Where did you catch him?”

BUZZ BUZZ
8:32 pm--“Shutes branch. No light. Forgot lantern gas. It’s raining, a lot.”

Hmmm, Buttermilk is fishing at nearly 9:00 pm, on a Saturday night, in thunderstorms without lights! For most folks this would be a predicament, but not Buttermilk. I thought for a minute-- A lot of folks fish at night, a few folk’s fish in the rain, a couple of folk’s fish without lights, but I don’t know of anyone that would do all three and in heavy thunderstorms for very long. That’s Buttermilk! Now, what to text back? .....Need Gas or you are a fool, or you are a Fishing Fool, I finally decided on this message.

8:34 pm “Buttermilk, you are a true fisherman”

What’s in your woods, river, lake or bay? Get away from the big screen and get on a big stream!!!!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

They're Here! PIRANHAS!

I fish in this locate lake and this has been in the news lately.

SMYRNA, Tenn.- A local fisherman's startling catch at Percy Priest Lake has people talking and wondering how and if an exotic fish from South America could end up in Smyrna. Bill Haynes says there is no doubt what bit his bait Saturday is a Piranha; Native to Amazon, this one somehow ended up in a Tennessee lake and Haynes says it was likely at the hands of irresponsible pet owner. He's been fishing his entire life and said even this took him by surprise,  "You know what you're fishing for, but that doesn't mean you know what you are going to catch," he said. Never was that more true than what he reeled in Saturday night from his boat on Percy Priest Lake.

The Piranha exotic fish is known for its sharp teeth, sensationalized in Hollywood for its killer instinct and quick bite. And seeing it next to a Tennessee catfish in the catch bin shocked many eople docked at Percy Priest. Haynes said the fish tried to snap at him Saturday night and even ate the 15 blue carp that were also caught. "If you get them stirred up, they will probably bite you back. I know he was trying last night," he said. Haynes took a closer look at the teeth on the fish, many of which were broken off but growing back in. Bill believes this fish came from the Amazon to an aquarium before finding a home in Percy Priest. "People get them in their aquariums and they get tired of them or they get too big and they don't want to kill them, so they bring them here and turn them loose, and it's against the law," he said. What puzzles Bill even more than seeing a Piranha next to a catfish, is that they both took a bite of the same local bait. "This dumb fish bit a hot dog," he said. 


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Now Old Man Bill's got all of Dock C talking and watching the water for what exotic pet they might catch next. "I'm not getting in that water. If you see me in it, it's because I fell in not because I jumped in!" he said.  A biologist from the TWRA is coming to take a look at the fish on Monday morning and confirm what species it is. This is not the first report of a Piranha being caught in Percy Priest Lake; a similar catch was made by a woman last year. It is uncertain if they are affecting the local habitat.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Bait Kissing?

Kissing bait for good luck is something a few fishermen partake in. I put a little humor in this ritual with "fench kissing your bait." Enjoy.
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Remember: If you're going to bait, then BAITRAGEOUS!
 
 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

What happened in the ten acre woods?

Not just about bait!

It all started yesterday, Sept 15, 2012 in the ten acre woods when two bodies were discovered……….

Mr. Bunny lived in the meadow across the road from the ten acre woods. He spent most of his days with his wife and 12 children in their beautiful two hole house, only coming out in the early morning and late evening to eat. Something was different about this day and Mr. Bunny could probably sense it. While Mr. Bunny was enjoying a second helping of fresh clover, he was suddenly and brutally attacked. The evidence indicates that Mr. Bunny struggled with his attacker but was not able to free himself. He was killed on the spot and his body was dragged from the meadow, across the street, and down the ten acre drive.
Forensic evidence suggests that Mr. Bunny died from bite marks around the neck area. Also, the time of death cannot be certain, but rigamortis had set in and Mr. Bunny was likely killed sometimes on the evening of the 15th.
While police were canvassing the area, another body was discovered only 25ft up the drive from Mr. Bunny. This body was that of a field rat that also lived in the meadow. It appears this victim was murdered in the same fashion as Mr. Bunny however, evidence indicates Mr. Rat was killed on the morning of the 16th.
Police indicated that four known predators of interest which are being interviewed.
Mr. Storm
Mr. Stormy is a grumpy 4 year old cat. It was difficult for the police to get anything out of Stormy. After interviewing Mr. Stormy, Police have concluded that Mr. Stormy is a house cat and has never been outside. Stormy commented  "I did not do it, there is no way. I’m a full time house kitty!"
Mr. Gray
Mr. Gray was very cooperative and seemed to like the attention even suggested a suspect. Mr. Gray commented that he bet it was that mean cat Spot Nose that lives outside. Police have also concluded that Mr. Gray is a full time house kiddy and had no means of leaving the house at the time of the murders.
Mr. Creamy
Mr. Creamy is an indoor/outdoor cat. He is a loner and kind of crazy. Police have determined that Mr. Creamy had the means and the motive to murder the field animals. In fact, Mr. Creamy was outdoors and no one had seen Mr. Creamy during the time of the murders. Creamy is a cat of interest.
Mr. Spot Nose
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Mr. Spot Nose is the bully of the neighborhood. He beats up every cat that’s near and has even been seen chasing wild turkeys. Police can’t even find Spot Nose to interview. Spot Nose is a cat of interest.
Police have completed a profile of the murderer that suggests the murderer is a predator, likes for his victims to be found, kills in the early morning or late evening, is a pathological murderer who preys on small helpless field animals. A policeman was quoted as saying “we have a serial killer in our neighborhood” stay in your hole. Stay Tuned for more information on this riveting story…………….

Friday, September 14, 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Finding holes in waders!


Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream!
 
 


Monday, September 10, 2012

Old fishermen may pass, but their bait lives on!

I have been lucky to have a couple of lures that my grandfather fished with in the 30s. Now, my grandfather was not much of a fisherman, but did fish on a rare occasion. When I was a kid, the family cleaned out his home after he passed. My father and I found these old Heddon lures in his shop. My father said he remembered these when he was a kid and fished with them on the Duck River during the depression.
As you can see, they have seen better days. In fact, someone tried to modify the top lure for some reason. I do wonder what's the story behind this bait, where was it purchased, and what fish were caught. I'm sure if this bait could talk, it would be fascinating.
They are made of wood. The shellac has deteriorated with age and the paint is starting to crack and flake off. The quality of the craftsmanship is excellent. The diving spoon is thick and made from high quality metal, no rust after 80-85 years. 
I bet my father or his brother modified this lure when they were young and decided a spinner would be better added to the front. Oh well, I am glad to have these old relics.They are not worth much to anyone else but me. I do want to preserve the story and place them in a better container. So, I decided to print and build an old fashion lure box made of paper.   
 Now folks in the future will know a little more about these old lures and the story behind the bait. "Old fishermen may pass, but their bait lives on!"
 
The above is a proto-type box and I am working to improve. I think it needs to be a little thicker and better graphics. I will add a new picture when I finish.
 
Remember: Life is short, get away from the big the screen and get on the big screen.
 

Friday, September 7, 2012

What to do if you see this sign.


All I can say is run like the wind!
 
Hmmmm... looks like Bob was wearing a cap too.
 


Remember: Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Hillbilly Shark Handfishin!

Bubba has been thinking! What would be better than combining two popular sports such as shark fishing and hillbilly hand fishing. Bubba can see it now, his own TV series showing him hauling in hugh Great Whites. The rating would be outrageous and Bubba would be a star. Then........


Remember: Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream!

 

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Guess this sign?

Have you ever reached way back to the edge of the fridge, searching under the frozen peas and corn to pullout that package of frozen trout.

You didn't know it, but you just Hillbilly Hand-fished, sort of. This recreational activity is taking over the country. In fact, it's so popular, signs are going up everywhere to ban this sport. Well, maybe not in New York City. I bet you didn't know that you can actually hire a Hillbilly Hand-fishin guide? Yep, he or she can show you the best location, appropriate technique and dress; yes Hillbilly Hand-fishing has technique just like trout fishing. Think about it, going into Orvis, Cabel's or Bass Pro and shopping for the latest hillbilly handfishin outerwear, overhauls. 

Believe it or not this is the only "natural way" to catch fish because no bait is used so no animals/worms are harmed,”The all Natural Caught Fish!” In fact, "Hillbilly Handfishin caught fish", may be coming to a health food store near you. Imagine a trip to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's to pick-up some "All Natural Caught Fish" for that important dinner party. Think how impressed your friends will be. Here's the new tag line: Hillbilly Hand-Fish, THE ONLY NATURAL CAUGHT FISH!!! Be lookin for 'em in a store near you! Oh yeah, unfortunately Hillbilly Hand Fishing is frowned upon by some folks as indicated by the sign below.   

I can’t wait to show tomorrows cartoon, I think it’s just too funny and may be my best!


Remember: 
Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream, or at least put one on your wall! Check out my maps.


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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Guess the sign!


Outrageous signs! You’ve seen them near recreational, boating, and fishing areas. They are big, yellow, and rectangular. The goal is to communicate caution by using the international language, simple pictures. Now days they are just getting outrageous for some of the messages they’re trying to convey.  Not to be out done, I came up with my own humorous signs that you may see at a recreational area near you. I call them “Guess the Sign.”  I will be adding new ones every day or two this week. Here is today’s sign.

It’s a known fact, banjo music make fishermen very nervous. If you were unaware of that fact, then you may need to watch the movie……….Deliverance. If you hear banjo music when fishing, kayaking, or boating……RUN FAST in the opposite direction. Hey, checkout my lake maps of your favorite lake at www.leolakes.com make a great gift.

Now this brings up the hottest new product of 2013! Do you want to protect your favorite fishing hole from other fishermen that are trying to catch your trophy? Some clever fishermen are using banjo music, yep banjo music. They install a motion detector that is connected to a battery operated CD player. When a fisherman comes near their favorite fishing hole, banjo music starts to play. Boy, fishermen run so fast they often leave their fishing gear behind along with that trophy fish. Look for this new product in recreational stores near you.
Remember: 
Life is short, get away from the big screen and get on a big stream, or at least put one on your wall! Check out my maps.

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