Cranky & Recon

Recon8541 · 04-09-07, 06:04 PM

Hey guys!
Well unfortunatly I am posting here because we caught 0 fish. We only had about an hour and a half to fish, as Cranky and family were just here for a quick weekend, and had alot of fun to pack into few days.

I managed 2 bites, and stuck one, but couldnt boat him. Cranky had one bite. The weather had turned cold, was about 53 degrees, down for the lower 80s, but we had little wind, a blessing.

I must say what a pleasure it was to meet such a nice young man, and his dad was an awesome guy!!

Heres a few pics!

out fishing!!!

Coming back in!

Recon & Cranky

Cranky never ridden a 4 wheeler before......he gets to take a spin!!

Cranky and my son Blake(6yrs old) goin for a spin!!

Although the time was short, We had a great time. I wish they could have spent the entire day. I am sure Cranky will have some pics as well.

What a fantastic thing for an Easter Sunday, meeting a new fishing buddy!!

Recon

JB · 04-09-07, 06:34 PM

nice pics recon,
however we all were so worried all day not hearing from you or cranky, i almost wondered if ya feel asleep in the tub after a hard day of fishin' rolf

Recon8541 · 04-09-07, 06:41 PM

Nah my internet was down....out here in the boonies its dial up ....or satelite...and the satelite was down for some reason...

HEY!!! thats my rubber duck!!

JB have fun with those pics, I know you love your photoshop!!

lizardsrule · 04-09-07, 07:14 PM

Always fun to meet up with fellow board members and fish. Sorry about the donut, but it has been tough fishing this weekend with the cold spell. I did manage a snook, redfish, and flounder for dinner Sat, tonight, and tommorrow though, and a couple of bass mixed in. Glad you had fun, I might come down and fish with ya sometime in the near future, if you can stand another guest that is LOL.

Lizards

Recon8541 · 04-09-07, 07:23 PM

Heck yeah man come on down. I really think if we could have hit it first thing in the am, of right before dark we could have done better, but it was still great to meet this young guy.

Head on this way anytime, beers always cold and the Grill is always hot!

JB · 04-09-07, 08:39 PM

recon,
you've been a great host to his family and I am sure have changed his life with this experience *link*

Recon8541 · 04-09-07, 08:51 PM

ROFLMAO thats great jb, I gotta get that photoshop thingamajig!

texasbasser · 04-09-07, 09:13 PM

LMAO, that great JB. Glad ya both had a good time!

Rebbasser · 04-09-07, 09:24 PM

That's great, Recon! Sorry y'all got the goose egg, but it still sounds like y'all had a good time.

JB, I don't care who you are, THAT'S FUNNY!

brushhog · 04-09-07, 10:10 PM

Recon, what an awesome thing for you to do! I'm sure Cranky appreciated it ...

JB - in my limited time here that is your best photoshop work yet!

Also, since this is my 100th post i wanted to thank everyone here for all they contribute... I have learned alot and can't wait to use some of it - If it would warm up to say 30 or so!!!

crankybait · 04-10-07, 10:18 AM

Ah, yep... Well we did Zero out, but that's fishing for ya. Thanks a lot Recon, I enjoyed it. Besides, I learned a ton... How to tell water clarity, how to flip (which I REALLY have to work on) and circle hook fishing. It was a good experience, and hey, it was better than not fishing. I blame that dang cold front... Killed the fishing like crazy. The 4-wheeler was just crazy... I pesstered my dad for hours, but no I can't have one... Ah well. You have a fantastic family and have been a great host. Thanks again!
I did manage one bass on the lake we were staying at... Woke up at 5, but was too cold so I fished at 6. heard a splash, casted my wacky rigged bearpaw hippe stick at it, and got it... what stinks is I used my spinning rod to get it right where i wanted it, because my baitcasting aim is horrible. So I have yet to catch a fish on my baitcaster...
Just our luck... cold front right when we came in. Felt like jersey!!!
Pics when they are finished uploading, along with stoies.
JB- don't be giving me ideas... My dad would be ticked if that came true.

Recon8541 · 04-10-07, 10:27 AM

shoulda fished sea world LOL!! Glad you got home ok. I fished that weedline a bit yesterday and only caught one....bout 4 lbs. the bite has really been off, but its expected to warm up this week so they should get back on it soon. We are also gonna get some much needed rain I hope.

Talk soon
recon

JB · 04-10-07, 10:38 AM

cranky, I take it your sibling and mother are camera shy

crankybait · 04-10-07, 11:00 AM

Haha no, they are not camera shy, they just werent there. I'll see If I can dig up any pics from sea world with them in it.
Anyways, pics are uploaded.
I woke up Sunday thinking wow it's cold I won't land a thing. Three casts, thansk to bearpaws baits, and I have my first bass of 07. Pretty much equal to my PB.

The Idea was to fissh this boat shelter, because it was right behind our cabin.

Looked like good cover to me...
later in the day, you all know I fished with Recon

Now, Recon is probably the best flipper FL has ever seen... it is just ridiculous. He will hit any spot with a flip. We fished junebug senkos, and he hooked me up with a hat full of baits... Beats a pot of gold, IMO. We didn't catch any fish but hooked a few. Still a great learning experience. Then I wen't to Sea World.
So, I told myself I will not leave FL without beating my PB... didn't happen, but whatever. I fished 9-11 at night.

Lesson learned? NEVER baitcast at night

Couldn't see my reel to pick out backlashes, and I had many.
Saturday mornign woke up at 5 again. It was freezing but this time i was really wanting to catch fish. 50 degrees... rainstorm. I heard plenty of bass, saw one swim by, saw a few jumpers. Unfortunately I had a backlash almost every cast, because I couldn't see the lure fly and had no idea when to stop the lure. Shoulda used spinning... anyway it rained from about 7-8. Of course I fished thru it... And the fruit of fishing from 5-10

notice how I am soaked.
We then hit disney... where I found out I was indeed a total fishing addict. I lost my parents for half an hour because I decided to stay by the ond and stare at the bluegills while they wandered off...
Notice the pics I take at Disney
Nemo: Catch and Release

I respect this man ont he line to Small World

I felt like crying after watchign these guys pull in 2 bass in like 10 minutes.

crankybait · 04-10-07, 11:02 AM

Oh and Monday morning I spent fishing along this grassline

No fish but learned to use the T-rig after losing 2 baits.

JB · 04-10-07, 11:10 AM

Nice pics!

everettvet · 04-10-07, 11:20 AM

Nice Pics. Sounds like you learned alot. There are times where you learn more when the fishing is off than when it is good. But it is not near as fun!

DEbass'n · 04-10-07, 04:36 PM

Those are some nice fish guys. I am going to Orlando the second week of September for a softball tournament at the wide world of sports. Hopefully i can get out there a little early and do a little fishing, too. Sorry you guys didn't catch anything.

Christopherkeene9 · 04-10-07, 05:21 PM

Looks like good 'ole Florida Fishin' I know! And you think that was rain on sunday, ha ha ha!

texasbasser · 04-10-07, 05:23 PM

Sounds like you had a great time!

ToPwAt'R GuY · 04-10-07, 05:55 PM

Sounds like you guys had a really good time, even though you got skunked.

zooker · 04-10-07, 06:34 PM

hey cranky add this to your notes?? the red spots are where you should be putting your baits..

oh yeah LEARN to flip/pitch.. pitching is easier..

zooker

mack · 04-10-07, 06:35 PM

nice fish cranky! glad you had a good time

crankybait · 04-10-07, 06:37 PM

Thanks guys
Yeah, Zook, I did fish the lily pads like mad. That small bottom left corner area I fished a lot. See the blue cabin? That is where we stayed. caught the bass on the leftmost point on the bank.

JB · 04-10-07, 07:30 PM

Cranky
I know it killed ya to see those guys in the pontoon catching bass, but now it seems your actions have gotten you national attention....better make a run for the border before its to late! <link>

04-09-07, 06:04 PM	#1
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	Cranky & Recon Hey guys! Well unfortunatly I am posting here because we caught 0 fish. We only had about an hour and a half to fish, as Cranky and family were just here for a quick weekend, and had alot of fun to pack into few days. I managed 2 bites, and stuck one, but couldnt boat him. Cranky had one bite. The weather had turned cold, was about 53 degrees, down for the lower 80s, but we had little wind, a blessing. I must say what a pleasure it was to meet such a nice young man, and his dad was an awesome guy!! Heres a few pics! out fishing!!! Coming back in! Recon & Cranky Cranky never ridden a 4 wheeler before......he gets to take a spin!! Cranky and my son Blake(6yrs old) goin for a spin!! Although the time was short, We had a great time. I wish they could have spent the entire day. I am sure Cranky will have some pics as well. What a fantastic thing for an Easter Sunday, meeting a new fishing buddy!! Recon __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-09-07, 06:41 PM	#3
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	Nah my internet was down....out here in the boonies its dial up ....or satelite...and the satelite was down for some reason... HEY!!! thats my rubber duck!! JB have fun with those pics, I know you love your photoshop!! __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-09-07, 07:14 PM	#4
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Always fun to meet up with fellow board members and fish. Sorry about the donut, but it has been tough fishing this weekend with the cold spell. I did manage a snook, redfish, and flounder for dinner Sat, tonight, and tommorrow though, and a couple of bass mixed in. Glad you had fun, I might come down and fish with ya sometime in the near future, if you can stand another guest that is LOL. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

04-09-07, 07:23 PM	#5
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	Heck yeah man come on down. I really think if we could have hit it first thing in the am, of right before dark we could have done better, but it was still great to meet this young guy. Head on this way anytime, beers always cold and the Grill is always hot! __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-09-07, 08:51 PM	#7
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	ROFLMAO thats great jb, I gotta get that photoshop thingamajig! __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-09-07, 06:34 PM	#2
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	nice pics recon, however we all were so worried all day not hearing from you or cranky, i almost wondered if ya feel asleep in the tub after a hard day of fishin' rolf

04-09-07, 08:39 PM	#6
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	recon, you've been a great host to his family and I am sure have changed his life with this experience link

04-09-07, 09:13 PM	#8
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	LMAO, that great JB. Glad ya both had a good time!

04-09-07, 09:24 PM	#9
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	That's great, Recon! Sorry y'all got the goose egg, but it still sounds like y'all had a good time. JB, I don't care who you are, THAT'S FUNNY! __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-09-07, 10:10 PM	#10
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Recon, what an awesome thing for you to do! I'm sure Cranky appreciated it ... JB - in my limited time here that is your best photoshop work yet! Also, since this is my 100th post i wanted to thank everyone here for all they contribute... I have learned alot and can't wait to use some of it - If it would warm up to say 30 or so!!!

04-10-07, 10:18 AM	#11
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Ah, yep... Well we did Zero out, but that's fishing for ya. Thanks a lot Recon, I enjoyed it. Besides, I learned a ton... How to tell water clarity, how to flip (which I REALLY have to work on) and circle hook fishing. It was a good experience, and hey, it was better than not fishing. I blame that dang cold front... Killed the fishing like crazy. The 4-wheeler was just crazy... I pesstered my dad for hours, but no I can't have one... Ah well. You have a fantastic family and have been a great host. Thanks again! I did manage one bass on the lake we were staying at... Woke up at 5, but was too cold so I fished at 6. heard a splash, casted my wacky rigged bearpaw hippe stick at it, and got it... what stinks is I used my spinning rod to get it right where i wanted it, because my baitcasting aim is horrible. So I have yet to catch a fish on my baitcaster... Just our luck... cold front right when we came in. Felt like jersey!!! Pics when they are finished uploading, along with stoies. JB- don't be giving me ideas... My dad would be ticked if that came true. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

04-10-07, 10:27 AM	#12
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	shoulda fished sea world LOL!! Glad you got home ok. I fished that weedline a bit yesterday and only caught one....bout 4 lbs. the bite has really been off, but its expected to warm up this week so they should get back on it soon. We are also gonna get some much needed rain I hope. Talk soon recon __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-10-07, 10:38 AM	#13
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	cranky, I take it your sibling and mother are camera shy

04-10-07, 11:00 AM	#14
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Haha no, they are not camera shy, they just werent there. I'll see If I can dig up any pics from sea world with them in it. Anyways, pics are uploaded. I woke up Sunday thinking wow it's cold I won't land a thing. Three casts, thansk to bearpaws baits, and I have my first bass of 07. Pretty much equal to my PB. The Idea was to fissh this boat shelter, because it was right behind our cabin. Looked like good cover to me... later in the day, you all know I fished with Recon Now, Recon is probably the best flipper FL has ever seen... it is just ridiculous. He will hit any spot with a flip. We fished junebug senkos, and he hooked me up with a hat full of baits... Beats a pot of gold, IMO. We didn't catch any fish but hooked a few. Still a great learning experience. Then I wen't to Sea World. So, I told myself I will not leave FL without beating my PB... didn't happen, but whatever. I fished 9-11 at night. Lesson learned? NEVER baitcast at night Couldn't see my reel to pick out backlashes, and I had many. Saturday mornign woke up at 5 again. It was freezing but this time i was really wanting to catch fish. 50 degrees... rainstorm. I heard plenty of bass, saw one swim by, saw a few jumpers. Unfortunately I had a backlash almost every cast, because I couldn't see the lure fly and had no idea when to stop the lure. Shoulda used spinning... anyway it rained from about 7-8. Of course I fished thru it... And the fruit of fishing from 5-10 notice how I am soaked. We then hit disney... where I found out I was indeed a total fishing addict. I lost my parents for half an hour because I decided to stay by the ond and stare at the bluegills while they wandered off... Notice the pics I take at Disney Nemo: Catch and Release I respect this man ont he line to Small World I felt like crying after watchign these guys pull in 2 bass in like 10 minutes. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

04-10-07, 11:02 AM	#15
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Oh and Monday morning I spent fishing along this grassline No fish but learned to use the T-rig after losing 2 baits. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

04-10-07, 11:10 AM	#16
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Nice pics!

04-10-07, 11:20 AM	#17
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	Nice Pics. Sounds like you learned alot. There are times where you learn more when the fishing is off than when it is good. But it is not near as fun!

04-10-07, 04:36 PM	#18
DEbass'n BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Laurel, DE Posts: 156	Those are some nice fish guys. I am going to Orlando the second week of September for a softball tournament at the wide world of sports. Hopefully i can get out there a little early and do a little fishing, too. Sorry you guys didn't catch anything. __________________ A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work, unless fishing is your work!!!

04-10-07, 05:21 PM	#19
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Looks like good 'ole Florida Fishin' I know! And you think that was rain on sunday, ha ha ha!

04-10-07, 05:23 PM	#20
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	Sounds like you had a great time!

04-10-07, 05:55 PM	#21
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	Sounds like you guys had a really good time, even though you got skunked.

04-10-07, 06:34 PM	#22
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	hey cranky add this to your notes?? the red spots are where you should be putting your baits.. oh yeah LEARN to flip/pitch.. pitching is easier.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-10-07, 06:35 PM	#23
mack BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: nj Posts: 652	nice fish cranky! glad you had a good time

04-10-07, 06:37 PM	#24
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	Thanks guys Yeah, Zook, I did fish the lily pads like mad. That small bottom left corner area I fished a lot. See the blue cabin? That is where we stayed. caught the bass on the leftmost point on the bank. __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

04-10-07, 07:30 PM	#25
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Cranky I know it killed ya to see those guys in the pontoon catching bass, but now it seems your actions have gotten you national attention....better make a run for the border before its to late! *<link>*

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