Re: tOfficial Swill Fishing Thread

[DWags]

2 men accused of stuffing fish with weights at Ohio contest plead guilty to cheating



Walleye tournament is fishy business

Rocks in their head for brains.

[tGreenWay]

My first time fishing was as a little kid and I’ve been hooked ever since.

[DWags]

Dude had to give up his 100k boat. Dumb ass

[tGreenWay]

Dude had to give up his 100k boat. Dumb ass

Losing my $100k boat would make my heart sink.

[Nordic]

2 men accused of stuffing fish with weights at Ohio contest plead guilty to cheating



Walleye tournament is fishy business

3 years of no fishing license and 6 mo probation. Man, they were let off the hook.

[Nordic]

Dude had to give up his 100k boat.  Dumb ass

The wording of that is confusing. 'Give up' likely means sell or turn in (if a sponser boat). Most likely the later. He was prob sponsered by a local marina that gives him a demo boat to run for a year, which they them sell.

[Nordic]

Dude had to give up his 100k boat.  Dumb ass

The wording of that is confusing. 'Give up' likely means sell or turn in (if a sponser boat). Most likely the later. He was prob sponsered by a local marina that gives him a demo boat to run for a year, which they them sell.

I could be wrong. Another article says it was 'seized' (seized by who? can the courts take boat? even before sentencing? seems odd, but whatever).

[DWags]

The wording of that is confusing. 'Give up' likely means sell or turn in (if a sponser boat). Most likely the later. He was prob sponsered by a local marina that gives him a demo boat to run for a year, which they them sell.

I could be wrong. Another article says it was 'seized' (seized by who? can the courts take boat? even before sentencing? seems odd, but whatever).

If they won 10’s of thousands I’d happily give my boat up to stay out of prison. Start over. Either way, I have no sympathy for them.

[Nordic]

Like father like son...

Man accused in fishing scandal facing new charge in Hermitage

According to the criminal complaint, an investigation found that Cominsky’s son, Kayden, 18, had passed the bills to an employee. The criminal complaint says Chase was there at the time the bills were used and had been seen on surveillance camera handing something to Kayden.

[tGreenWay]

Poorly written article. Never mentioned anything about the wild animals in their possession after saying they plead guilty to having them. What wild animals? Pig? Chickadee? Philly fans?

[Floyd Robertson]

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[Floyd Robertson]

Seems like there's no shortage of fish-related crime lately.

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[Floyd Robertson]

This blows my mind. Never heard of such a thing.

Jellyfish sightings in Michigan waters? Yes, it’s a thing

[tGreenWay]

This blows my mind. Never heard of such a thing.

Jellyfish sightings in Michigan waters? Yes, it’s a thing

Pretty sure that’s something I knew but had since forgotten. Good to know its sting isn’t too bad for humans. And speaking of that, one jellyfish I’ll never forget is the Australian Irukandji. Saw a BBC or Discovery show about them, including watching a couple people in misery after being stung. They can be deadly and from the list of likely symptoms, perhaps death is a blessing. Those tiny fuckers are the reason I won’t go in the water when visiting Aus.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irukandji_jellyfish

[Floyd Robertson]

Michigan updates fishing regulations for 2024 season. What you need to know

Some Michigan fishers will be allowed to catch more trout this year while others may find themselves limited to just one. It all depends on the species, the size of the fish and where they’re caught.

The state’s newly released fishing regulations for the 2024 season, in effect from Monday through March 31, 2025, also include combined possession limits for lake trout and splake in certain waters and a licensing requirement for charter boat captains and inland fishing guides.

[AvgMSUJoe]

I think I want to take up fishing from a kayak... anyone have experience? How much of a PIA is it?

[DWags]

Michigan updates fishing regulations for 2024 season. What you need to know

Some Michigan fishers will be allowed to catch more trout this year while others may find themselves limited to just one. It all depends on the species, the size of the fish and where they’re caught.

The state’s newly released fishing regulations for the 2024 season, in effect from Monday through March 31, 2025, also include combined possession limits for lake trout and splake in certain waters and a licensing requirement for charter boat captains and inland fishing guides.

I’m in.


Still eating from last July. 5 people with licenses on a charter can really manipulate how many they bring in. It should be boat limit.

[Motown Spartan]

I think I want to take up fishing from a kayak... anyone have experience? How much of a PIA is it?

Only a PIA if the water is fast.

[Nordic]

I think I want to take up fishing from a kayak... anyone have experience? How much of a PIA is it?

I was recently spec'ing out fishing kayaks. The Mirage Pro Angler 14 is the one you want. Incredibly nimble and very fast. Expensive but IMO the 360 turning worth it.  It also flies (figuratively not literally tGreenway). I've seen a couple guys on them and was very impressed on how well they maneuvered. It is also built specifically for fishing and has all the mounts.



I thought about getting it. I still might. But I am going to go this route first for added level of difficulty. I'm used to fishing standing on a bass boat, canoe, etc. I'll mainly to use as a SUP, but I'm going to try to fish from it too. I'm not getting all attachments, just the board and a paddle and see where it goes.

[Floyd Robertson]

I think I want to take up fishing from a kayak... anyone have experience? How much of a PIA is it?

I was recently spec'ing out fishing kayaks. The Mirage Pro Angler 14 is the one you want. Incredibly nimble and very fast. Expensive but IMO the 360 turning worth it.  It also flies (figuratively not literally tGreenway). I've seen a couple guys on them and was very impressed on how well they maneuvered. It is also built specifically for fishing and has all the mounts.



I thought about getting it. I still might. But I am going to go this route first for added level of difficulty. I'm used to fishing standing on a bass boat, canoe, etc. I'll mainly to use as a SUP, but I'm going to try to fish from it too.

Sand spear? Speaking from childhood experience, I don't recommend eating sand.

[Nordic]

Sand spear is a shallow anchor

[The Pantry]

Sand spear is a shallow anchor

Could also be used for spear fishing...?

[tGreenWay]

I was recently spec'ing out fishing kayaks. The Mirage Pro Angler 14 is the one you want. Incredibly nimble and very fast. Expensive but IMO the 360 turning worth it.  It also flies (figuratively not literally tGreenway). I've seen a couple guys on them and was very impressed on how well they maneuvered. It is also built specifically for fishing and has all the mounts.



I thought about getting it. I still might. But I am going to go this route first for added level of difficulty. I'm used to fishing standing on a bass boat, canoe, etc. I'll mainly to use as a SUP, but I'm going to try to fish from it too.

Sand spear? Speaking from childhood experience, I don't recommend eating sand.

This is my kind of answer. Well done, Floyd. Sorry to learn of your passing.

[Nordic]

Sand spear is a shallow anchor

Could also be used for spear fishing...?

Negative

[AvgMSUJoe]

That looks nice, but isn't Hobie like the Cadillac of kayaks?
For my first, im thinking a chevy malibu... maybe impala... see if I can find time and get addicted first.

[Jake from State Farm]

Just make sure the seat is comfortable. It's hard to get up and walk around in a kayak

[tGreenWay]

That looks nice, but isn't Hobie like the Cadillac of kayaks?
For my first, im thinking a chevy malibu... maybe impala... see if I can find time and get addicted first.

Only until Cadillac enters the kayak market, then Cadillac will be the Cadillac of kayaks.

[Nordic]

That looks nice, but isn't Hobie like the Cadillac of kayaks?
For my first, im thinking a chevy malibu... maybe impala... see if I can find time and get addicted first.

Yeah. That is the best kayak fishing machine out there. When you drop this badboy in the water it says you ain’t f’ing around. The ladies on the dock will dig you, other kayakers will want to be you and bass will be jumping in your boat.

In all seriousness. I think it is good to look at the top end to figure what is important. For me it would be…

Open Layout - canoe style vs. closed in legs. I’m not a fan of shoving my legs in a tube and pretending I could get out and back out on the water.

Storage - Where are you gonna put your shit? Even bare minimum needs some planning.

Propulsion - Do you go old school paddle like Grizzly Adams? Or new school hands free pedals? I’ve seen the pedals in action, but have never used them. They looked amazing and I wanted to be him.

Some links I have saved from when I was looking. I don't have a kayak, so this was my first step. Some old school, some new.

https://www.fieldandstream.com/outdoor-gear/best-fishing-kayaks/

https://www.divein.com/kayaking/fishing-kayak/

[Nordic]

Or just grab a kayak and pole and see what happens

[DWags]

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[The Pantry]

They needed a bigger boat.

[AvgMSUJoe]

Nice, the vaca in Hawaii is next week. The wife will now have another irrational fear to over come.

[Floyd Robertson]

From pet to 'monster.' The battle to rid Michigan's Glen Lake of giant koi



Something something bigger boat.

[Floyd Robertson]

Get those nets ready: Michigan has restocked over 9 million fish this year

[kingstonlake]

Walleye stocking in the UP where I fish has virtually fallen off the map.

[Floyd Robertson]

F'n dinosaur monster fish

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[The Pantry]

Sorta makes you wonder about swimming in St Clair

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