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Sue
05-07-2007, 09:11 PM
That got ya reading, didn't it ;)

I'm a girl, and I love to fish. I've been out 7 times so far to SARL and Irvine Lake, and caught a massive haul of zero. Not a damned thing. I go out with friends who are seasoned fishermen, and they say I'm not doing anything wrong.
I have tried for trout with 2 rigs, using different variations of powerbail (Gulp!, Nitro etc).
I've actually hooked a couple of fish, but due to idiot people I never landed one and hooking them doesn't count as catching them! (One guy pulled the fish by the line and snapped it, the others didn't reel in and the fish got snagged in between everyone's lines. I was pissed!)

Anyway, I just went to my favourite store and got a new rig-up so I can try and catch me some catfish.
I'm perfectly capable of getting my gear together, tying hooks, swivels etc and have cleaned various friends trout - I've also read up on the interweb about cleaning and cooking catfish.

Just 'cos trout season is over here in SoCal, I don't want to have to wait until October before I fish again so I figured I'd try my hand at the cats.

My favourite guy at the favourite store hooked me up with 12lb test line, some 1 and 1 1/2 weights, hooks and carolina keepers. I intend to use shrimp or mackarel as bait (I'm terrified of worms, ok? Well I am a girl!)

What else can I do to catch me some fishes?

Fisherman57
05-07-2007, 09:13 PM
Welcome to the board!


Try flylining some FRESH mackeral for the kitties........ the bite should get better once the warm weather arrives and the pay lakes go to their "night fishing" schedule....

I'm working on a summer catfishing event for FNN, so I'd say that would be a great place to introduce yourself and talk to some of the "pro's" for some great tips! Keep a look out in the "Private Lake" section for the announcement soon....... and we hope to see you there!


Good luck!



57

Crappie Slayer
05-07-2007, 09:16 PM
Welcome!

CAPT'N
05-07-2007, 09:18 PM
Welcome !

BuzzBait
05-07-2007, 09:20 PM
I used to be grossed out by worms. My husband can tell you how I used to use two sticks like chopsticks to get the worm on the hook. Now, I just laugh about it.

Try using plastics. Once upon a time I was the plastic worm master. lol

PM for specific questions. I might be able to answer them. GL

BigBassFrank
05-07-2007, 09:23 PM
Welcome to the jungle, Sue...

sonarbp
05-08-2007, 09:07 AM
Welcome sue!!!!

Hope to meet you at the next FNN event. Like F57 said, the kitties will be more active soon with the warmer weather......keep an eye on the DFG fish plants.....the DFG stock local park lakes with the kitties....and they are starting this week in some areas!!!!

Good luck!
Welcome.......

sonarbp

Troutman65
05-08-2007, 11:41 AM
Welcome to FNN Sue,

You just got to keep hanging in their. You'll land a fish sooner or later.

xtranzman
05-08-2007, 08:59 PM
Welcome

X

one_leg
05-08-2007, 09:10 PM
Hello and welcome.

One_Leg

Ambassadorhawg
05-09-2007, 06:06 AM
Welcome Sue,

Yeah, it can be challenging. But that's why they call it "fishing", not "catching". Keep at it until you figure them out...

CASTAWAY
05-09-2007, 01:12 PM
Welcome to FNN!


You've come to the right place to learn how to catch
fish.

one_leg
05-09-2007, 01:15 PM
Hi there Sue :!: How are you :?:
I'm One_Leg. Don't make me beg :?:

Let's go fishing sometime :idea:




What else can I do to catch me some fishes

Take me with you :!:

One_Leg

ghetto dad
05-09-2007, 01:32 PM
welcome sue!!!!

ghetto dad
05-09-2007, 01:33 PM
Welcome to FNN!


You've come to the right place to learn how to catch
fish.

yeah, as long as you dont listen to castaway...lol.....

CASTAWAY
05-09-2007, 01:52 PM
Welcome to FNN!


You've come to the right place to learn how to catch
fish.

yeah, as long as you dont listen to castaway...lol.....



That's true, I always catch pass the legal limit, that will get you
in trouble everytime. :D

Sue
05-09-2007, 10:03 PM
Hi there Sue :!: How are you :?:
I'm One_Leg. Don't make me beg :?:

Let's go fishing sometime :idea:




What else can I do to catch me some fishes

Take me with you :!:

One_Leg

Hey One_Leg, I'm always up for fishing.
I use a walking cane a lot due to general spackiness, so you can use it for your 2nd leg and we'll be even!

valhalla_1_2000
05-09-2007, 10:18 PM
"favourite?" Are you Canadien or English?

Sue
05-09-2007, 10:32 PM
"favourite?" Are you Canadien or English?

Bugger! Busted already. I'm English.....

saintarv
05-10-2007, 10:30 AM
"favourite?" Are you Canadien or English?

Bugger! Busted already. I'm English.....

Welcome Sue! I frequent SARL to fish. I can't wait for to fish for cats when they start stocking in a few weeks. So let's fish and have some tea and crumpets. :lol:

Sue
05-10-2007, 10:58 AM
Welcome Sue! I frequent SARL to fish. I can't wait for to fish for cats when they start stocking in a few weeks. So let's fish and have some tea and crumpets. :lol:

How about beer and chicken sandwiches?

saintarv
05-10-2007, 11:34 AM
Welcome Sue! I frequent SARL to fish. I can't wait for to fish for cats when they start stocking in a few weeks. So let's fish and have some tea and crumpets. :lol:

How about beer and chicken sandwiches?

LOL...cool I don't care what we drink or eat as long as we're cathing fish!

valhalla_1_2000
05-10-2007, 12:46 PM
As long as the beer is cold, none of the warm beer crap. Preferably black and tans.

one_leg
05-10-2007, 01:21 PM
As long as the beer is cold, none of the warm beer crap. Preferably black and tans.

You got it all wrong.
HEINEKEN DARK at room temperature.

Hijack averted.

One_Leg

PS How about targeting Sturgeon?

Sue
05-10-2007, 01:28 PM
Sturgeon? I can't even catch a flipping tadpole! :D

Dark beer my arse, I'm a lager lass!

one_leg
05-10-2007, 01:31 PM
Sue, my dear, Heiny Dark IS a lager!


One_Leg

valhalla_1_2000
05-10-2007, 03:46 PM
Ok, I'll spring for the good stuff, yeah, that's right, 40 oz bottles of Old English individually wrapped in brown paper bags. You're welcome in advance.

05-12-2007, 10:26 AM
Did I hear virgin???? :shock:

Welcome to FNN.....

tattoodfish
05-14-2007, 05:09 PM
hey sue... :D

ghetto dad
05-14-2007, 05:16 PM
uh oh, steve!!! tattood fish is trying to set you on your spot!!! :D

Sue
05-14-2007, 11:44 PM
Did I hear virgin???? :shock:


Yeah, right, like there are any real virgins living in the OC? ;)

Just a virgin at catching fish :D :twisted:

one_leg
05-14-2007, 11:48 PM
Sue, I heard that you are married? Say it ain't so...

One_Leg

Sue
05-14-2007, 11:51 PM
Sorry One_Leg, I am married :P
Seriously, you all think you have it good when your women let you out fishing with the fellas........I have it even better - my husband lets me go out fishing with the fellas ;)

one_leg
05-14-2007, 11:53 PM
My hat's off to him!

Did you like SARL?
Sorry I missed you there.

One_Leg

saintarv
05-14-2007, 11:54 PM
Sue, I heard that you are married? Say it ain't so...

One_Leg

One leg is always trying to "hook up". LOL

05-18-2007, 10:57 AM
Well lets go catch us some fish!

Sue
05-18-2007, 09:19 PM
I'm always up for catching fish. Troutman and Troutaholic are going to Irvine tomorrow (see the Rendevous section) and I'm trying to blag a spot with them ;)

Sue
05-18-2007, 09:20 PM
My hat's off to him!

Did you like SARL?
Sorry I missed you there.

One_Leg

I have an awesome husband. He's letting me go on a week long fishing trip with the guys (I'll be the only girl) in July, and he gives me his credit card to go to Turners and buy stuff. yay!

I like fishing at SARL, I like fishing everywhere. One day, I won't have to use the kids pond ;)

Oz
05-19-2007, 02:48 AM
im all late to this but welcome to the board sue :)

LadeeFish
05-23-2007, 06:50 PM
I am even later but welcome anyways Sue. I think I am going to start a sknuk journal here, just for kicks. I like going to all the lake around here too. I feel really lucky. Maybe see you around?

Granny Fish
05-23-2007, 10:14 PM
Welcome to FNN Sue. I seen your last report and looks like your off to a great start.... still say you have to get over that worm phobia.... now sand worms I understand, they will bite a hole in your finger, but crawlers... c'mon all they will do is slime you.

I'm just joking with you... worms never bothered me but grubs used to really scare me. Only thing that bothers me now is dirty oil under my nails. :lol: Oh yeah and things that go bump in the night.

Hope we can fish with you sometime soon.

Granny Fish
05-23-2007, 10:26 PM
Oh... and I've got beer. But some of it isn't mine....

Sansou & Kevthecatfishstudent - I haven't started drinking your cases yet.
The Heff turned out really good.

:beer:

olfishergal
05-23-2007, 11:02 PM
How did I miss this post? Welcome to this here crazy board Sue. Lets get together and fish sometime. Don't worry, I'll do the nightcrawlers....OFG

Sue
05-24-2007, 10:08 PM
I'm always up for fishing :D Thank goodness the hubby understands - I'm planning on SARL tomorrow night (Friday 25th), so if anyone's up for it, PM me :D