originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I bend my fly barbs down, but with ice traps I don't think you can set a hook without them?
Don't stay up late waiting for Eden to second your valediction.originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I bend my fly barbs down, but with ice traps I don't think you can set a hook without them?
You can fish barbless but you'll lose a lot of bait. They just wiggle off. I use "finesse" or circle hooks because they tend towards lip hooks. My buddies all laugh but I do as well as everybody else.
I also bend my fly barbs, at least anything above size 18. But that is sport fishing, ice fishing is more about getting a freezer full of perch. And drinking beer outside in the middle of winter. Don't forget sunscreen!
Best. Thread. Ever.
Kay
originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I bend my fly barbs down, but with ice traps I don't think you can set a hook without them?
You can fish barbless but you'll lose a lot of bait. They just wiggle off. I use "finesse" or circle hooks because they tend towards lip hooks. My buddies all laugh but I do as well as everybody else.
I also bend my fly barbs, at least anything above size 18. But that is sport fishing, ice fishing is more about getting a freezer full of perch. And drinking beer outside in the middle of winter. Don't forget sunscreen!
Best. Thread. Ever.
Kay
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I will be testing the ice New Year's Day. I plan on sending Amy out on the ice with a teather around her and tell her to jump a few times.
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I'd bring the Fat Jesus and my one-man wolf pack would grow by one.
originally posted by Kay Bixler:
Sure. Make your favorite tartar sauce. Dredge yellow perch fillets in flour, salt and pepper and fry in butter. It is heaven. Otherwise anything that works with sweet, flaky fish will be great. Perch bisque, baked perch, perch cakes, it is all wonderful. Serve with no-malo chardonnay from your favorite local winery or a nice off vintage Savennieres.
originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I will be testing the ice New Year's Day. I plan on sending Amy out on the ice with a teather around her and tell her to jump a few times.
Okay, first mistake is inviting your wife. You do realize that this type of fishing involves standing on ice in the cold all day right? Many girls are opposed to that and rightfully so.
I hope Kay isn't going anywhere.originally posted by Tom Glasgow:
Don't stay up late waiting for Eden to second your valediction.originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I bend my fly barbs down, but with ice traps I don't think you can set a hook without them?
You can fish barbless but you'll lose a lot of bait. They just wiggle off. I use "finesse" or circle hooks because they tend towards lip hooks. My buddies all laugh but I do as well as everybody else.
I also bend my fly barbs, at least anything above size 18. But that is sport fishing, ice fishing is more about getting a freezer full of perch. And drinking beer outside in the middle of winter. Don't forget sunscreen!
Best. Thread. Ever.
Kay
There was only one redeemer!originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
The fat Jesus balances the two skinny ones, as I recall.
valediction like: Sincerely yours,originally posted by SFJoe:
I hope Kay isn't going anywhere.originally posted by Tom Glasgow:
Don't stay up late waiting for Eden to second your valediction.originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by Joe_Perry:
I bend my fly barbs down, but with ice traps I don't think you can set a hook without them?
You can fish barbless but you'll lose a lot of bait. They just wiggle off. I use "finesse" or circle hooks because they tend towards lip hooks. My buddies all laugh but I do as well as everybody else.
I also bend my fly barbs, at least anything above size 18. But that is sport fishing, ice fishing is more about getting a freezer full of perch. And drinking beer outside in the middle of winter. Don't forget sunscreen!
Best. Thread. Ever.
Kay