Fishing in Baghdad

cassidyta · 01-18-09, 02:57 PM

I know that with the economy, most of us will not have the opportunity to bid on this, but I thought I would pass it on anyways. This site is dedicated to the troops who are trying to find some time to fish in the gulf.

Their on-line store won't inspire the bait monkey, but the photos are rather motiviating to see these guys find some time to do what we all love while trying to also stay alive.

http://www.baghdadfishing.com/

1/4 stick · 01-20-09, 07:27 AM

That's cool. I have some pics my old man took, (pause to say Dang I miss him), of some of his shipmates fishing off the tanker he was on in WWII. Just goes to show ya, no matter what the situation, if ya get the itch to fish, ya just got to fish.

WTL · 01-20-09, 03:24 PM

The asp they are catching are good looking fish, I wonder how edible they are.

cassidyta · 01-20-09, 04:32 PM

I am sure that The Doc can confirm this.
Edible is relative to a guy or gal forward deployed.

rodman rat · 01-20-09, 05:12 PM

this is cool! I am going to send to everyone I know even those that do not fish. I am also going to send to local tack shops and even BPS suggestion box. I have no idea why I have not heard of this before!! Maybe as a site we should collect stuff to send them and tell all our fishing buddies to buy stuff from them!!

bcklash · 01-20-09, 06:05 PM

Yea i hear ya rat and agree

bamabassman · 01-20-09, 09:33 PM

GREAT IDEA RAT!!!! it is great to see our troops trying to have a little fun over there. hope they all come home and bring back some more of those great pics.

flfireman · 01-20-09, 09:51 PM

The asp looks very similar to a snook. Hey that would be cool, we have enough members to get them a serious start.

cassidyta · 01-21-09, 02:18 AM

Looking at the website, it is run by a guy named Joel out of spring valley CA. That location is about 25 miles from my house. If we decide to do something, I can hand deliver it to Joel for shipment. I believe they would do like they did with their last donation from the Missiouri River Fly Fishers and post the gear as a picture and also add Bassfishin as a sponsor.

Per their website, this is the list of things that they are always in need of.

Fly Fishing Equipment

Fly Rods/Reels - The best rod to use where they are fishing is an 8 1/2 ft 7wt with a weight forward line.
Lighter rods work well too.
Tapered Leaders - 7 1/2 - 9 ft, tippets 0x-4x
Leader Material Spools 0x-4x
Olive Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes)
Black Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes)
Silver Marabou Minnows Sizes 4-10
Dragon Fly Nymphs Sizes 6-10
Fresh Water Shrimp Sizes 8-10
Fly Boxes

Spin Fishing Equipment

Spinning rods/reels (medium action 8-12lb test line)
Small Tackle Boxes
1/2 to 1 oz sinkers
Snelled bait hooks - Sizes 1-6
Small Snap Swivels
Leader material - 8-14lb test
Small Spinners - (Mepps, Panther Martin, etc.)
Small Silver Spoons - (1/4-3/8 oz) (Cast Master, Lil' Cleo, Thomas Lure)

I am not trying to solicit anyone to give anything, but will take point on this if anyone wants to. I plan to take a donation of something to them on 1 March. This will give anyone who is interested ample time to contribute. Let me know what you guys think.

I know times are tough all around and understand if factors prohibit your ablility to make a donation. In those cases, please keep them in your thoughts and if it applies. Your prayers as well.

rodman rat · 01-21-09, 12:13 PM

OK Cass I will solicit for you!!

COME ON GUYS LETS DO THIS!!! Now is the time we are culling boxes and boats. This could be our way as a fishing site to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!
Cass did the work for you with getting what they need and we all fish and know the basics are always needed. I will have a box of stuff to send by the end of the week. I challenge the rest of you to do the same!!
Cass PM me with address to send to!

bamabassman · 01-21-09, 08:19 PM

Ok, i got 2 used flyrods i will send. They need a little work though, that ok?

cassidyta · 01-21-09, 09:21 PM

I will write the site administrator and ask about the gear that needs some TLC. I would assume that they receive older gear on a regular basis and then if nothing else use them for parts.

bamabassman · 01-21-09, 09:40 PM

thanks cass. i also have a couple of reels for parts and some rods too. they need eyelets and such though.

cassidyta · 01-21-09, 10:48 PM

I will write the website administrator and ask about his need of repair components.

bcklash · 01-21-09, 11:31 PM

Hey Cass, I might have some stuff also--just keep us posted.

cassidyta · 01-22-09, 01:06 AM

I will post all e-mails from the website onto this thread.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-23-09, 10:43 AM

The ASP looks like a Snook & LM Bass that has been cross bred. I bet they've got allot of fight in them.

aikenyounggun · 01-25-09, 10:35 AM

thats a really cool website... just shows fishing will bring people together

WTL · 01-25-09, 05:28 PM

If this were ever to have a "cause" this would be a good one.

crankybait · 01-25-09, 07:39 PM

I must have some tackle i could send... let me know if this does go down

rodman rat · 01-26-09, 04:31 PM

Cass need to get in touch with Kevin and see if he can put on main message board or a sticky. There is a tread about how every one is culling boxes. This is a great cause for us.

cassidyta · 01-26-09, 04:54 PM

I sent him a PM asking about posting it as well as using the bassfishin name for the donation. Just wating to hear back.

01-18-09, 02:57 PM	#1
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Fishing in Baghdad I know that with the economy, most of us will not have the opportunity to bid on this, but I thought I would pass it on anyways. This site is dedicated to the troops who are trying to find some time to fish in the gulf. Their on-line store won't inspire the bait monkey, but the photos are rather motiviating to see these guys find some time to do what we all love while trying to also stay alive. http://www.baghdadfishing.com/ __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-20-09, 07:27 AM	#2
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	That's cool. I have some pics my old man took, (pause to say Dang I miss him), of some of his shipmates fishing off the tanker he was on in WWII. Just goes to show ya, no matter what the situation, if ya get the itch to fish, ya just got to fish. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

01-20-09, 03:24 PM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	The asp they are catching are good looking fish, I wonder how edible they are. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-20-09, 04:32 PM	#4
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I am sure that The Doc can confirm this. Edible is relative to a guy or gal forward deployed. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-20-09, 06:05 PM	#6
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Yea i hear ya rat and agree __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

01-20-09, 05:12 PM	#5
rodman rat BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 180	this is cool! I am going to send to everyone I know even those that do not fish. I am also going to send to local tack shops and even BPS suggestion box. I have no idea why I have not heard of this before!! Maybe as a site we should collect stuff to send them and tell all our fishing buddies to buy stuff from them!!

01-20-09, 09:33 PM	#7
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	GREAT IDEA RAT!!!! it is great to see our troops trying to have a little fun over there. hope they all come home and bring back some more of those great pics.

01-20-09, 09:51 PM	#8
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	The asp looks very similar to a snook. Hey that would be cool, we have enough members to get them a serious start. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

01-21-09, 02:18 AM	#9
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Looking at the website, it is run by a guy named Joel out of spring valley CA. That location is about 25 miles from my house. If we decide to do something, I can hand deliver it to Joel for shipment. I believe they would do like they did with their last donation from the Missiouri River Fly Fishers and post the gear as a picture and also add Bassfishin as a sponsor. Per their website, this is the list of things that they are always in need of. Fly Fishing Equipment Fly Rods/Reels - The best rod to use where they are fishing is an 8 1/2 ft 7wt with a weight forward line. Lighter rods work well too. Tapered Leaders - 7 1/2 - 9 ft, tippets 0x-4x Leader Material Spools 0x-4x Olive Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes) Black Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes) Silver Marabou Minnows Sizes 4-10 Dragon Fly Nymphs Sizes 6-10 Fresh Water Shrimp Sizes 8-10 Fly Boxes Spin Fishing Equipment Spinning rods/reels (medium action 8-12lb test line) Small Tackle Boxes 1/2 to 1 oz sinkers Snelled bait hooks - Sizes 1-6 Small Snap Swivels Leader material - 8-14lb test Small Spinners - (Mepps, Panther Martin, etc.) Small Silver Spoons - (1/4-3/8 oz) (Cast Master, Lil' Cleo, Thomas Lure) I am not trying to solicit anyone to give anything, but will take point on this if anyone wants to. I plan to take a donation of something to them on 1 March. This will give anyone who is interested ample time to contribute. Let me know what you guys think. I know times are tough all around and understand if factors prohibit your ablility to make a donation. In those cases, please keep them in your thoughts and if it applies. Your prayers as well. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-21-09, 12:13 PM	#10
rodman rat BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 180	OK Cass I will solicit for you!! COME ON GUYS LETS DO THIS!!! Now is the time we are culling boxes and boats. This could be our way as a fishing site to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!! Cass did the work for you with getting what they need and we all fish and know the basics are always needed. I will have a box of stuff to send by the end of the week. I challenge the rest of you to do the same!! Cass PM me with address to send to!

01-21-09, 08:19 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Ok, i got 2 used flyrods i will send. They need a little work though, that ok?

01-21-09, 09:21 PM	#12
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I will write the site administrator and ask about the gear that needs some TLC. I would assume that they receive older gear on a regular basis and then if nothing else use them for parts. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-21-09, 09:40 PM	#13
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	thanks cass. i also have a couple of reels for parts and some rods too. they need eyelets and such though.

01-21-09, 10:48 PM	#14
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I will write the website administrator and ask about his need of repair components. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-21-09, 11:31 PM	#15
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Hey Cass, I might have some stuff also--just keep us posted. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

01-22-09, 01:06 AM	#16
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I will post all e-mails from the website onto this thread. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-23-09, 10:43 AM	#17
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	The ASP looks like a Snook & LM Bass that has been cross bred. I bet they've got allot of fight in them. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

01-25-09, 10:35 AM	#18
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	thats a really cool website... just shows fishing will bring people together

01-25-09, 05:28 PM	#19
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	If this were ever to have a "cause" this would be a good one. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-25-09, 07:39 PM	#20
crankybait BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: marlboro, nj Posts: 3,250	I must have some tackle i could send... let me know if this does go down __________________ www.fishinfanatics.com

01-26-09, 04:31 PM	#21
rodman rat BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 180	Cass need to get in touch with Kevin and see if he can put on main message board or a sticky. There is a tread about how every one is culling boxes. This is a great cause for us.

01-26-09, 04:54 PM	#22
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I sent him a PM asking about posting it as well as using the bassfishin name for the donation. Just wating to hear back. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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