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NorCal Fishing BS

Discussion in 'Boating & Fishing' started by Katchaser00, Oct 15, 2019.

  1. Aug 12, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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  2. Aug 12, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    First coat of epoxy on

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  3. Aug 15, 2020 at 10:01 PM
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    back to bone stock.
    That is gonna be hot!
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2020 at 10:52 PM
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    Hooked into one of the bigger fish I’ve ever landed. Took 10 minutes or so of straight drag peeling and dogging me (on light bass tackle) but finally got it in. Weighed close to 50lbs and was an absolute TANK. Really fun fight forsure!

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  5. Aug 16, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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    Jesus....and out of a pond it looks like?
     
  6. Aug 16, 2020 at 6:36 AM
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    Yeah! A family-friends pond that can’t be more than 6 of 7 feet deep in the deepest part. We were doing well on the bass catching.... probably 10 or 12 for me, and on one of the last casts, I hooked into this guy and knew it was going to be a wild ride.
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    Wow. It hit a bass lure?
     
  8. Aug 17, 2020 at 12:45 PM
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    anyone have any waders/bibs recommendations?

    Just got invited on a Salmon fishing expedition in Alaska and want to make sure im covered.
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    Bank/stream waders or boat bib? I know Simmons makes good stuff
     
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  10. Aug 17, 2020 at 1:17 PM
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    boat bibs. I dont want to be surprised by rain out there. and i can easily use them for striper season here
     
  11. Aug 17, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    I've borrowed an extra set of bibs from my BIL 3 times or rockfishing here. Pretty sure they are Grundens. I think he uses them up in WA state - use that with some rubber boots, warm layers underneath, and a good rain jacket, and you should be set.

    to clarify, the version i borrowed are the PVC coated ones. super durable and easy to hose off after.
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM
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    Heard of Grundens and Huk being good for storm bibs Wouldn’t know from any experience though.
     
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    Haven't used any of them but heard good things about:

    Grundens
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    Frogg Toggs
     
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  14. Aug 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    ah, Simms. I was close with Simmons. Proves idk what I’m talking about lol :crazy:
     
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  15. Aug 17, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    Eh, close enough. :cheers:
     
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    Lol my brain has been all over the place lately. How’d That last rod end up??
     
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    Got a couple of commercial buddies, they all use Grundens. I have Grunden deck boots, love em. Never used a bib personally but about to get one for throwing the net, im tired of getting soaked lol
     
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  18. Aug 17, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    good dude, check it out. Almost looks legit hahha

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  19. Aug 17, 2020 at 6:15 PM
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    I bought waders from Orvis. Very good. If they ever wear out, I’m buying Simms.

    if I were just in a boat, I’d get the NRS bibs.
     
  20. Aug 18, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    Little bit of this and a little bit of that but stock af.
    I have a extra set of green grunden bibs. They are awesome but decided to go stormer for better fitment.
     
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