PG REPORT: 10-19/20-06 The Need for Improvement

ALL FISH ARE NETTED, HOOK TAKEN OUT AND PLACED INTO THE KEEP NET DIRECTLY OUT OF THE NET WITH NO HUMAN CONTACT, THEY THEN ARE DISPLAYED FOR A QUICK PICTURE AND RELEASED SUCCESSFULLY AND UNHARMED !

I fished Briefly Thursday and Today. My outing yesterday left me quite Confused, As I had multiple hits but only two fish landed. So I came home and Experimented with my tackle and stayed up almost till 1 A.m. trying to figure this out. I Think I finally figured out the problem and looked forward to trying it out during today's outing. Making New Preparation baits (strawberry, Cherry, and more Peanut butter) I was excited to get out. Before Leaving the spot yesterday I baited and Expected the bigger fish to push the smaller ones out as much as I threw in. 10/19 I had so many bites with only two fish to show for my efforts, I was not only disgusted but was really frustrated with myself. I don't get down and out when not catching fish but When I don't catch them consistently it bothers me and I go through dramatic measures to improve. Fishing for me is a passion and obsession and If I don't consistently perform I get stressed and I do all that I can to get better, This is what motivated me since I was little. 10/20 Today I was fishing a hair rig with 6lb test Lighter line. The bigger fish did move the smaller ones out as I had hoped and Fishing was fun, Fish were there and Feeding heavily I missed a few on the hook sets but did end up landing 6 fish total. I caught 3 on peanut butter and 3 on Straw berry flavored dough bait. The peanut butter gave me the bigger fish though. the Last fish I caught and the one displayed in the picture is the First fish EVER in my life to have got me tired in a fight, This fish made so many runs i couldn’t even hold the rod with my right hand any more.. I was holding on for dear life, The Greatest Fight I’ve ever had with a Fish for sure !! and a blast to successfully get him in.
Will Probably not Fish tomorrows Trout opener, As I have focused somewhere else... Might hit it Sunday

Landing the Beautiful Mirror CArp

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a3/Perch_Guy/Fishing%20Videos/?action=view=100_8585.flv

Landing my first Carp

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a3/Perch_Guy/Fishing%20Videos/?action=view=100_8584.flv

And The Final Picture

Here’s the Picture of Today's 10/20 Displaying the biggest carp

Sorry the pictures came out very bad, was on self timer didn’t take light position into consideration

Total:

Thursday 10/19 2 Carp

Friday 10/20 6 Carp

*Season Tally*

Season Skunks: 2

Season Fish: 874

Season Outings: 68

George

Perch Guy

Chicago Illinois

Multi-Species Fishing

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PG Report: 10/6/06 ... Afternoon Delight

PG Report: 10/6/06 .. Afternoon Delight

Rushing to Our Delightful and Colorful Fall Display. We Quickly Set up For Common Carp. James Decided to set a Tournament between us, so of Coarse it happened. It Was Based on a Team of Two. Shane and George, And Neil And James. The Carp at first were feeding heavily on the bottom and I was able to hook 5 Quick, As well As James and Neil hooking a Few. Shane and I were using Corn on a Bronze Bait Holder Hook, While Neil and James Were Fishing with a Treble hook and James's Special Preparation bait. I Hooked Them early And Took an Early lead for our Team While James And Neil Struggled. The Competition was close and really Fun. There was Trash talking as well as some laughs. After The Carp Stopped feeding heavily in my area I started Catching Pumpkin seed, Not being a Good Sign I moved to a close spot And Tried but Again Just pumpkin seed Hitting my corn, Before the Carp were able to. While James Sat And Waited For Carp To Gulp down His Special Prep. Bait. I’m Not Saying What could of happened etc. But There SHOULD have been more fish landed by myself as well as Shane. I took about 20 minutes out showing Shane the proper techniques to Catching carp. He Hooked them but wasn’t able to land them Hooking five and Missing them all. I Hooked one briefly that came unhooked and James Hooked one and Fought in a little while before it came undone. I’m satisfied with my Five Fish Quality day. And Congratulate James and Neil For Beating us 8 Fish to 5.

Team A
James 7 Carp (7-1)
Neil 1 Carp (1-0)

Team B
George 5 Carp (5-1)
Shane 0 Carp (0-5 )

Here’s Pictures Of The Exact order they were caught in.

Neil Show Casing his First carp of the day... He’ll Get out of Gilling them Shortly I’m Hoping
Nice Catch none the less !

Here’s My first Catch

Here’s James First Catch ( While I was There)

George’s 2nd Carp Ties It 2-2

James Taking the Lead back With his 2nd Carp 3-2

George Catching his 3rd Carp Tying it Back up 3-3

James Hooks up, But at the same time George does to Stays tied 4-4

Then George Takes the Lead For his Team 5-4 Quality wasn’t a Factor in this one

James Taking The Lead And Getting some insurance as well... 8-5

~Conditions~

Temperature: 54

Sky: Partly Cloudy

wind Range: Light 0-10MPH

Wind Direction: East

weather trends: Stable
Barometer: Rising

Water temp: 64

Water Color: Clear

Water Visibility: 1 ’

Current Conditions: Moderate

Bottom Conditions: Gravel/Mud

* Georges Out Come*

Caught: 15

Lost: 1

Released: 15

*James’s Outcome*

Caught:7

Lost: 1

Released: 7
* Neil’s Outcome *
Caught: 1
Lost: 0
Released: 1

Fish Health: healthy

*Equipment/Supplies*

Bait/Lure Presentation: Slow

Rod Used: Daiwaii Fire Wolf 10’6 Med/Light

Reel used: pFlueger Trion 5 ball bearings

Line used: 10lb Trilene XT

Lure/Hook: Bronze Bait Holder Size 6

Bait used: Whole Kernel Sweet Corn

Beverage: ----

Flasher- ---

Snack : --

Repellant: ---

*Season Tally*

Season Skunks: 2

Season Fish: 830

Season Outings: 62

George

N.W. Chicago

Illinois

Perch_Guy@Hotmail.com

Multi-Species Fisherman

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PG Report: 10/1/06 ... GO FISHING

I Apologies for the Late post, As I had a very Long Sunday. This Morning I hit the Same Bridge I hit On Saturday morning but this Time I hit it with Sara. Sara did well hooking up with 8 Bluegill on Her Light out fit as well as myself on mine. The Fishing was a little harder for me today as There is New structure in the Surrounding area and the water Was only 5 “ of clarity. so we were very careful on not losing our jigs in which we were already short supply on. I did end up catching 15 Fish total including Another crappie and Large Mouth bass. But the fish were suspending in 3 Feet of water While we were fishing about 6" above there head maybe a little more. But I did have a great time out with Sara today. We had a few laughs, Hugs, And Kisses Including Fish So Overall I think anyone would call that a success.

Here's Pictures of our outing, Sara Didn't want any of her today (Bad hair day I guess) So It'll Just be My Ugly Mug once again


This is me Posing With the Large Mouth Bass I caught Jigging For Blue Gills.



Here's a Blue Gill I Took a Few Pictures of, Really Getting me Excited... He Was a jumper








And Here is Me Posing with My Crappie



~Conditions~

Temperature: 65

Sky: Mostly Sunny

wind Range: Light 0-10MPH

Wind Direction: west

weather trends: StableBarometer: Rising

Water temp: 64

Water Color: Brimey green

Water Visibility: 5-7”

Current Conditions: Slow

Bottom Conditions: Sheet Rock/Gravel

* Georges Out Come*

Caught: 15

Lost: 0

Released: 15

*Sara's Outcome*

Caught: 8

Lost: 0

Released: 8

Fish Health: healthy

*Equipment/Supplies*

Bait/Lure Presentation: Slow

Rod Used: Berkley Lightning stick 6’0 med/lite

Reel used: Rapala Size 20

Line used: 6lb Trilene XT

Lure/Hook: White

Bait used: ----

Beverage: Gatorage Grape

Flasher- ---

snack:Beef Jerkey

Repellant: ---

*Season Tally*

Season Skunks: 2

Season Fish: 815

Season Outings: 61

George

N.W. Chicago Illinois

Perch_Guy@Hotmail.com

Multi-Species Fisherman

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PG Report: 9/30/06 .... Crunch Time

PG Report: 9/30/06 .... Crunch Time

Good Evening Fishing Fans ! First Off I’d Really Like to Thank you For Your Continuous Views and Replies on my reports. Those reply’s are what motivate me to Keep Reporting. With Plans of hitting the Chain Today Neil called and Said it was Pushed to Sunday because of “Bad Weather” So I wont be able to go tomorrow. But Instead This morning I decided to hit the River. Since Tomorrow will Be October 1, I planned on hitting my Late Fall-All Winter open water Holes. And they proved to be very successful I hit Two bridges Catching a Total of 33 Fish. 3 Crappie, 3 Large Mouth Bass, And 24 Bluegill and Green Sunfish (Mixed). The First bridge I fished I caught the Nice Crappie and Large Mouth bass (Only 5 Minutes away from the House) The Second bridge, is my Pan fish Hole. Both Bridges Are about 3 Feet Deep next to the wall With Moderate Structure, Mostly Fallen Timber. The Bridge That REALLY Produces in the Winter and Caught the Nice Crappie and Large Mouth QUICKLY Drops into 6 Feet of Water, With Tons Of Timber of the Drop off.



Here’s Few Pictures of My Day ( Fished 9-11a.m.)


A Common sight by all Anglers, That Heavy Glare from the Sun...


Got Part of The Cray Fish Just as He Tried to swim off... We Had Some laughs .. CRAW BUG.. lol
(Inside Joke )



Then Hit under the Bridge... And Switched to a White Plastic
First Fish was a Decent Crappie That Hit HARD !














Then After pounding the Gills And Smaller Crappie.. I Decided to Set my Drag .. no apparent reason
Good Thing I did, Because This guy Made a Couple good Runs on my Light Outfit.

When I got home, Went to purchase a Few things.. I’m sure you know what these two will be used for...

finally Got to sit and talk to Sara, And Sophie about my outing. Sara enjoyed it... Sophie.. Not as Much


~Conditions~

Temperature: 62

Sky: Partly Cloudy

Wind Range: Light (0-10mph)

Wind Direction: NORTH

Weather Trends: Stable

Barometer: Rising

Water temp: 65

Water Color: Brimey green

Water Visibility: 3 1/2 feet

Current Conditions: Slow

Bottom Conditions: Sheet Rock/Gravel

* Georges Out Come*

Caught: 33

Lost: 0

Released: 33

Fish Health: healthy

*Equipment/Supplies*

Bait/Lure Presentation: Slow

Rod Used: Berkley Lightning stick 6’0 med/lite

Reel used: Rapala Size 20

Line used: 6lb Trilene XT

Lure/Hook: White

Bait used: ----

Beverage: ---

Flasher- ---

snack:-----

Repellant: ---

*Season Tally*

Season Skunks: 2

Season Fish: 800

Season Outings: 60

George

N.W. Chicago Illinois

Perch_Guy@Hotmail.com

Multi-Species Fisherman

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