06-05-2013, 10:30 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4]“DougDynasty” (Doug Hansen - a new member here on BFT) and his friend “FishNCoach” (Ron Cooper) Joined me for a couple days on the Gorge for some mack fishing.
We drove up Sunday evening. As we arrived at the POE (Point of Entry) going into Wyoming, we obeyed the signs that said that all boats had to pull into the checking station for mussel certifications. They had us lower our motors to see if any water was coming out, asked us a few questions, put a wire seal on our boat and trailer, gave us a receipt, and sent us on our way.
The next morning, we launched early and struggled with wind most of the day. We did have about a one-hour window of only a light breeze but most of the day was not so pleasant.
We caught no fish Monday. We only had a few bites, and no hookups.
The next morning’s weather was much calmer.
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Ron and I could not get what few bites we had to stick.
Boy, I feel like I am getting worse at boat control rather than better. I am also getting worse at my presentation technique and reaction times. It has been too long since I have landed my own mack.
All three of us were getting kind of bumbed about not catching any macs after putting in so much time, money, and effort into having a successful trip.
Then ... wouldn’t ya know it … just when ya least expect it, Doug puts the steel to:
--- His first ever fish caught jigging.
--- His first ever mackinaw
--- His first ever inland fish over 7 lbs.
A beautiful 33 lb laker!
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4]As soon as we released Mr. Mack, he quickly darted straight down to the deep dark bottom.
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Check out this [/size][/#0000bf][/font][url "http://youtu.be/_FjJBBJQNEg"][font "Comic Sans MS"][#ff0000][size 4]short YouTube video[/size][/#ff0000][/font][/url][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4] of Doug landing his monster.
A fish this big couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Way to go Doug. You made all our efforts worth it!
So, thanks to Doug, we had lots to talk about on the long drive home Tuesday evening. Over all, it turned out to be a great trip with a couple of great guys.
--- Coot ---
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We drove up Sunday evening. As we arrived at the POE (Point of Entry) going into Wyoming, we obeyed the signs that said that all boats had to pull into the checking station for mussel certifications. They had us lower our motors to see if any water was coming out, asked us a few questions, put a wire seal on our boat and trailer, gave us a receipt, and sent us on our way.
The next morning, we launched early and struggled with wind most of the day. We did have about a one-hour window of only a light breeze but most of the day was not so pleasant.
We caught no fish Monday. We only had a few bites, and no hookups.
The next morning’s weather was much calmer.
[inline Smooth-Water-444.gif]
Ron and I could not get what few bites we had to stick.
Boy, I feel like I am getting worse at boat control rather than better. I am also getting worse at my presentation technique and reaction times. It has been too long since I have landed my own mack.
All three of us were getting kind of bumbed about not catching any macs after putting in so much time, money, and effort into having a successful trip.
Then ... wouldn’t ya know it … just when ya least expect it, Doug puts the steel to:
--- His first ever fish caught jigging.
--- His first ever mackinaw
--- His first ever inland fish over 7 lbs.
A beautiful 33 lb laker!
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4]As soon as we released Mr. Mack, he quickly darted straight down to the deep dark bottom.
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Check out this [/size][/#0000bf][/font][url "http://youtu.be/_FjJBBJQNEg"][font "Comic Sans MS"][#ff0000][size 4]short YouTube video[/size][/#ff0000][/font][/url][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4] of Doug landing his monster.
A fish this big couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Way to go Doug. You made all our efforts worth it!
So, thanks to Doug, we had lots to talk about on the long drive home Tuesday evening. Over all, it turned out to be a great trip with a couple of great guys.
--- Coot ---
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] and it was indeed an event that unless you witness you cannot fathom the size of these monsters, I truly understand the catch and release on these bad boys they have given many years and the beauty is unbelievable. Even though I was the one on the camera it was a site to behold. [/font]
s tell the story!
