Fishing

Yuba - So I tricked FlyFishingLover to hit Yuba and after work on saturday we drove down there. I launched my pontoon by 6:45pm and trolled for pike. Sure enough on my 1st pass by the bank I ran into a fellow BFT'er and just chatted till dark. He said something that caught my attention.......wonder what the full moon at night will do for night pike fishing?

So I spent $20 and paid for a site at Oasis. I tied all my usual bags of tricks with no love. Meanwhile FFL (the EuroPEEan) started catching carp (CRAP) and stuck to that.


I even got the courage to motor far away in the dark not knowing what the wind might do. Wind is the worst 4 letter word after carp at yuba in case you didn't know that already. Well I lost 1 pike and got a few bites out there but after an hour I returned to the ramp. So I decided to get radical and try some gear I bought a long time ago that had never worked. Suddenly at 1am I had my 1st ever pike during night trolling in the full moon. It was an 18.5 incher.


Yep I made the goal of doing that under those conditions and made it happen. By 2am I was done and decided to just tie my toon to the dock and sleep right there on the dock in just a light sleeping bag, jacket, and snowpants. WORST IDEA EVER!!!!!!!!!!
I got 2 hours of sleep collectively. I was forced to run up and down the ramp, the parking lot, and do jumping jacks to stay warm. By 7 am I was begging for the sun to give me warmth.

So all moring I could only produce bites here and there. Noticed the water clarity changed again and there was moss growth attached to my lures. Hmmmm? Game changer again! So I came into the marina to eat lunch and the BFT'er was there trying for pike. Sure enough his wife hooked up with a beast but it wasn't to be. His kids got into a mess of perch and bluegill though! Then a mexican came by and got one on the 1st cast. It was 28inches and 5lbs 3ozs. With the feed bag on I headed out like a bat out of hell and within 1 min of trolling I got this puppy. A 23.25 inch pike!


So with that I trolled around and lost on more pike and got a few solid bites. Then I made the long trek to the other beaches with just a bite here and there to show for it. FFL and I ate dinner, changed my battery, and went back for more! We attemped to get the perch and bluegills but they were done bitting a long time ago. Well the battery lasted 10 mins and sure enough I had a beast on the line.

This guy was fighting like a frieght train! With 60lb test and a reel to match this guy was not coming in. Dragging my toon to the right severly even! Lucky him because he got off the hook. My toon was now motorless and the wind was horrific so I just tried aimlessly casting to see if I could not get some love. NOPE the last hour was a waste. Had the thought of getting a 3rd battery for my collection but then I realized all I missed was a 45 mins session.

Spoke to the guys at the Saqouia store earilier in the day and they informed me they are done for the year I was the last customer. This trip I made to the goal of not getting a carp. Acomplished that too!



-TDT (AKA Spike's Pike)

"Like you were gonna marry a carp and put in a tank or something, let it wear a pink dress, and have coffee and conversations with it." - harlin

Epic.

How does the motor mount work now?

It doesn't fly off to outer space anymore. As you recall the 20lb thrust won't fit. Now I feel the larger board is more sturdy compared to the white thinner board. I will always take your diagnosis when and if I come by to see if 2 thinner boards is really a good idea.

I do kind of want to reverse the head on the 30lb thrust but I think I stripped the screw. But hey I made it work. Back aches a bit today though.



-TDT (AKA Spike's Pike)

"Like you were gonna marry a carp and put in a tank or something, let it wear a pink dress, and have coffee and conversations with it." - harlin

The best motor mount...for both size motors...might be some aluminum strip...about 1/4" thick by about 3" wide. We can put a piece on both sided of the frame, run bolts through it and it will be plenty strong while being thin enough for the small motor too. Will have to visit the orange store.

Bring the 30 by the shop. I'll see if we can reverse the head for you. Only you could strip out the threads on a motor head bolt.

We just put a pin through our bolt and nut hole so we can change the direction of the prop any time. Just a thought as you think you stripped yours out.
We put the motor on the pull us on our toons, but we use it to push the small aluminum boat so quick easy change is good.




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TDT could cross-thread a light bulb!
Just one more brookie........

I heard that it takes both of them to change a light bulb. One to hold the bulb and the other one to turn the ladder.

Sorry guys.

no you're not! I can picture that. But they'd have to be careful of getting the spikes stuck in a socket. Could be a shocking experience.

Sounds like a fun venture TDT. So do you just happen to have camp gear in the car at all times? I used to have that kind of setup back when I had a pickup/shell/carpet kit. Home on wheels.

Dammit Pat, that was funny! If the neighbors wake up from my laughing I'm blaming you!

-C

Ol' buddy you should be sorry. That joke has more dust on it than West Mountain

GitR Dun!

Don,, the old IceSkrat.

Never assume a great day fishing is a great day catching...

Hey Don, when you get to be my age ALL jokes are new jokes...no matter how many times I heard 'em before.

As I was driving up out of Lindon this afternoon I was wondering how you were doin'. At least I don't forget my friends...whoever you are.

HEAY! Nice Pike guys and FFL, I am a Carpaholic and have yet to find a cure




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TieDyeTwin,

I can use a metal and fabrication shop where I work and can cut you a piece of aluminum and drill holes to make a sturdy mount. We met at Sandy Pond once, so that's an excellent place for me to see it and make what you need.

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I was just there today practice casting ultra light lures and getting into lighter action rods.

Ronald :)

Ronald :)

be prepared, be very prepared

It was great chatting with TDT and FFL last weekend, thanks foe all the info . That monster pike my wife almost caught and the one that snapped her line have given her "pike fever". She is talking about getting down there again in the next few weeks.

Yes "pike fever"! Just watch out it can get expensive and time consuming. You know me I am headed down there this weekend......again!

I hope that I can join you on that future trip man.



-TDT (AKA Spike's Pike)

"Like you were gonna marry a carp and put in a tank or something, let it wear a pink dress, and have coffee and conversations with it." - harlin