tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265060325431119652024-02-08T07:13:55.077-06:00For the Love of FishingDedicated to those who love fishing and the peace it brings. Includes articles, stories, nature photos, reviews, Indiana fishing reports, tips, secrets and a whole lot more!Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-78695566713251574772010-07-18T15:25:00.001-05:002010-07-18T15:26:38.021-05:00"Sunday Morning with B" ~ by Brian Hanson"Sunday Morning with B" ~ by Brian Hanson<br /><br /> So I woke this morning yearning for something to do,<br /> I checked the weather site, and saw a front moving through.<br /><br /> I grabbed my rods, my reels and some stinky spray on lure goo,<br /> I even grabbed by bestest old girlfriend, you know her, name of Lu.<br /><br /> Away with the boat we flew, thinking for sure it was a lock,<br /> I launched the boat and got a rock in my croc.<br /><br /> The lake sure is pretty, believe its called Bird Dog,<br /> bastage has tons of lily pads, clear water, even logs.<br /><br /> Lu caught first fish, white spinner bait, it was, landed a bass<br /> I kept on changing lures, feeling more and more like an ass.<br /><br /> The storm blew closer, Lu kept saying lets get out,<br /> Not catching any fish, I kept trying without doubt.<br /><br /> The clouds grew dark, the sky growling even lightning some struck,<br /> Lu said, Alright, that's enough. Let me out, I'll watch from the truck.<br /><br /> So, we called it a day. As we left Lu feeling like a hero<br /> as the final score for the tour, was Lu one, Brian zero.<br /><br /> <br />Brian Hanson<br />July 2010 <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=aa6781f8-22f3-4963-aeef-391dd9c83608" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-67813727230122052882009-05-11T12:46:00.003-05:002009-05-11T15:31:16.607-05:00Unsatisfied with Gander Mountain and PfluegerAs big companies grow larger and larger, seems the really big companies start to forget about what keeps them growing....CUSTOMER SERVICE! This post is about my unsatisfactory experience with Gander Mountain and Pflueger.<br /><br />In October of 2007 I purchased a Pflueger Patriarch bait cast reel model Patriarch71WLP (Retail $200). Using the reel for the first few months I was blown away about the quality and feel of this reel.<br /><br />In June of 2008, my Pflueger started acting funny and not properly functioning. The line guide pawl had gotten wore out and was no longer properly taking in line. I phoned Pflueger and they they told me they had just moved offices and a replacement part would take upwards of 4 months. Unsatisfied with this response, I phoned up Gander Mountain and spoke with a manager. He told me "Gander Mountain stands behind all its products" and they would replace any item defective without question if still warranted. I did just that. Got a replacement no questions asked from Gander Mountain.<br /><br />Totally satisified with my experience at Gander Mountain, I referred several of my friends to be sure to purchase ALL their fishing equipment from this company because they really rocked in service! In fact, a good friend had no idea about Gander Mountain and wanted the exact model reel I had purchased for himself.<br /><br />Yesterday, I went fishing. Suddenly my Pflueger reel started acting the exact same way! AGAIN, the line guide pawl was damaged and not properly functioning. Frustrated, I phone Gander Mountain again, who told me, "sure, come on in and we will take care of you". I arrived at Gander Mountain, spoke with the service desk who told me to go pick a different reel, but that if there was a price difference, no refund would be given for the difference. I was ok with this since it had been awhile since they had replaced the first defective reel. After looking around, I found a satisfactory replacement and headed for the service desk. There I was met by the "Fishing Manager" who told me they could not replace the reel and I should just contact Pflueger. After a heated debate, the manager would not budge and told me I was "out of luck".<br /><br />I still have my receipt from the original purchase and replacement receipt. The manager said "Hey, we helped you once, this time its up to someone else". I was flabbergasted! What? You helped me once and now its up to someone else? I explained the replacement was still under warranty and I had all my original receipts. No response from the manager. This does not sit well with me at ALL!<br /><br />Keep in mind, I am an avid fisherman who takes immaculate care of all my equipment. Especially $200 reels! Companies who are pawning off defective merchandise without any care for their customers must come to an end! Lets show Gander Mountain and their corporate headquarters what social media can and will do! I recommend EVERYONE to stop shopping at Gander Mountain, since they no longer stand behind their products and apparently now change their policies on a "per customer" basis.<br /><br />Also, I normally purchase ALL of my tackle and equipment from Gander Mountain, but will no longer after this experience. I also learned that Gander Mountain has also changed their policy on their "lifetime" warranty on THEIR brand of rods. I was shopping there one day looking for an "Ugle Stick" lifetime warrantied rod, then the salesman told me, "Get Gander Mountain" brand, they are guaranteed for life and much cheaper"! I was sold! I have now learned that Gander Mountain has since changed their policy on their brand of rods to 2 years. Since mine had broken twice in 2 years, once the tip snapped off and the other the rod eye tip covering completely fell out. Now, they are obviously not keeping their word on their brand as well.<br /><br />Fisherman UNITE and stand strong! Defective merchandise and policies based on their profit margins, MUST COME TO AN END! DO NOT SHOP AT GANDER MOUNTAIN!Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-2386002122047220002009-02-08T15:32:00.004-06:002009-02-08T15:45:49.803-06:00THE ICE HAS MELTED<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Southern Indiana was recently hit by a severe ice storm that ripped across the central United States leaving our area in ruins. Many houses and building have severe damage and thousands of trees are down. Tens of thousands were left without power or water. Sub zero temperatures have frozen just about every lake around. Just to give an idea about how bad is was here is a photo of our backyard...</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SY9QymAG4lI/AAAAAAAAAJw/wgWOKJU7DBQ/s1600-h/100_1419.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SY9QymAG4lI/AAAAAAAAAJw/wgWOKJU7DBQ/s320/100_1419.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300544116563042898" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There is good news beyond the mess! Warmer temperatures have arrived and the ice is melting quickly. My lake in the yard has thawed and I can't wait to get out there and get my line wet. On Groundhog Day, unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicts another 6 weeks of winter. I, myself, am ready for spring! Since the lakes are thawing I will soon be back in action, bringing you the best of "For the Love of Fishing". Till then...Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-51716499255142475002008-12-27T14:03:00.003-06:002008-12-27T14:09:41.426-06:00Knots, Knots and More KnotsIf you're going to go fishing, you must know how to tie good knots. This is an article with photo examples of my favorite knots. Including the ever popular "Improved Clinch Knot".<h2>Knots for Hooks, Lures and Rigs</h2> <p> These knots are tested and proven to offer at least 90 percent of the original line strength when tying tackle (lures, swivels, sinkers, bobbers, etc.) to a line. </p> <p> You don't have to learn all of them. But sometimes learning a complicated knot can be challenging and rewarding. On the other hand, learn the ones you're comfortable with to enjoy your hobby.<br /></p> <h3><a name="improved_clinch_knot" title="improved_clinch_knot"></a>Improved Clinch Knot</h3> <img alt="Improved Clinch Knot" class="callOutMargin" src="http://www.takemefishing.org/assets/images/callouts/1.5.1i_knots_cinchknot.jpg" width="196" height="130" /> <p> The improved clinch knot is a knot that is used for securing a fishing line to the fishing <a href="http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/lures-and-rigs/lures"></a>lure, but can also affix fishing line to a swivel, clip, or artificial fly. </p> <p> It offers up to 95 percent of the original line strength. The key is to make five turns of the tag end around the standing end before running the tag end back through the formed loop. </p> <p> As always, start with plenty of line. This knot is fairly quick and easy to tie and really popular. Use for lines up to 20-pound test.<br /></p> <h3><a name="palomar_knot" title="palomar_knot"></a>Palomar Knot </h3> <img alt="Palomar Knot" class="callOutMargin" src="http://www.takemefishing.org/assets/images/callouts/1.5.1i_knots_palomarknot.jpg" width="196" height="130" /> <p> This knot is good for all kinds of light fishing lines (especially braid which will not pull out of this knot) and retains much of the original line strength. </p> <p>Over 95 percent in strength, the Palomar knot is good for lines up to and over 20-pound test. Because it's double-run through the lure or <a href="http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/lures-and-rigs/other-tackle"></a>hook eye, knotted, and then looped over the hook or lure, it may tangle easier. But it's still a favorite knot of many anglers.<strong><br /></strong> </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/knots/lure-and-rig-knots">Read Full Article</a><br /><strong></strong></p>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-60381345018250676152008-12-27T13:49:00.005-06:002008-12-27T14:25:49.705-06:00Indiana Fishing Report<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The southern winds have brought us yet another unseasonably warm day in Indiana. In fact, the temperature is nearing the 72 degree mark. Crazy, I know. With the winds gusting to 20-30 mph from due south, I headed straight for the banks on the north side of my lake.<br /><br /></span></span>Lake: Private Pond<br />Weather: Partly Cloudy, Very Windy<br />Temperature: 71 Degrees<br />Barometer: 29.82 Fallling<br />Water Temp: Just above freezing since the lake just thawed.<br />Water Depth: 1-4 ft<br />Water Clarity: Murky<br />Time of Day: 1:30pm<br />Style: Shoreline Fishing<br /><br />Lure: 1/4 oz jig chartreuse<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS3XWtGOj_I/AAAAAAAAAFg/huHdil9J45Q/s1600-h/100_1368.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS3XWtGOj_I/AAAAAAAAAFg/huHdil9J45Q/s320/100_1368.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273107523783528434" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Presentation: Slow rolling retrieve.<br /><br />What an incredible afternoon in Indiana. Super warm, super windy. Ahh, what more can a fisherman wish for? I know you're probably getting tired of seeing this tiny little ole jig picture, but when something works, I stick with it and did it ever work today. Wow, what a great time! I may have to go back out and try my luck some more yet today.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Fish Caught: 8 Largemouth Bass, 1 Bluegill<br /></strong></span>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-68388563385579803032008-12-22T12:27:00.005-06:002008-12-22T12:35:15.747-06:00Eddie and Brian go Fishing!<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">During the late fall season, Eddie and I were able to get out and get our lines wet. We fished for most of the late afternoon and well into the evening. Though the bites were few and far between, we both managed to land a couple fish. Here are the comparisons.....think he was jealous? LOL<br /><br />Mine...</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SU_c8LP3DMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/8gjhFi0HAig/s1600-h/DSC03544.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SU_c8LP3DMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/8gjhFi0HAig/s320/DSC03544.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282683814298455234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />His...note the look on his face!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SU_dLoAHFoI/AAAAAAAAAJo/sB8sX8luWCU/s1600-h/DSC06743.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SU_dLoAHFoI/AAAAAAAAAJo/sB8sX8luWCU/s320/DSC06743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282684079715063426" border="0" /></a>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-82706348708727586172008-12-19T16:54:00.008-06:002008-12-19T17:25:11.936-06:00Indiana Fishing ReportAs I was awoken by strong gusting SW winds, I realized a huge front was moving through. I was convinced, I must fish today! The winds where swooping in from the SW to bring us a warm, sunshine filled day. Wind gust were reaching the 20-30 mph range. During the afternoon the winds switch and were coming in from the NW strongly and bringing in cooler air FAST!<br />The temperature dropped from 56 to 40 degrees in about an hour.<br /><br />Lake: Private Pond<br />Weather: Partly Cloudy, Windy<br />Temperature: 56-40 Degrees<br />Barometer: 30.08 Rising<br />Water Temp: ?<br />Water Depth: 1-4 ft<br />Water Clarity: Murky<br />Time of Day: 4:30pm<br />Style: Shoreline Fishing<br /><br />Lure: 1/4 oz jig chartreuse<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS3XWtGOj_I/AAAAAAAAAFg/huHdil9J45Q/s1600-h/100_1368.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS3XWtGOj_I/AAAAAAAAAFg/huHdil9J45Q/s320/100_1368.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273107523783528434" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Presentation: sink to bottom, jig<br /><br />Only fished for 45 mins. My fingers started to numb after that, so I had to stop even with gloves on. Overall a wonderful day. Nice and warm to start with a huge front moving through. Could you ask for more?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Fish Caught: 5 Largemouth Bass<br /><br /></strong></span>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-51818446655960963122008-12-19T15:59:00.008-06:002008-12-19T16:09:16.449-06:00Largemouth Video Tips & Techniques<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Largemouth Bass and the Lateral Line</span><br /><object style="font-family: arial;" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N3CXUO0jxNQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N3CXUO0jxNQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Night Time Bass Tactics</span></span><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aJvVkBcbFFY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aJvVkBcbFFY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Big Bass on the Flats<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zMs_MMRePp4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zMs_MMRePp4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />"Fizzing" a Bass caught from deep water. <br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kyoe0jrZWvQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kyoe0jrZWvQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Fishing Tips with Alton Jones<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wL3pwBvBwC4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wL3pwBvBwC4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Big Bass and the Barometer<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gGCfwW67w3U&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gGCfwW67w3U&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-78212576086728370642008-12-19T15:44:00.004-06:002008-12-19T16:11:58.453-06:00Funny Fishing Video<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Had to Laugh! </span></span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tzMBsEL6Bmo&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tzMBsEL6Bmo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-70604360567719867672008-12-18T00:22:00.002-06:002008-12-18T00:24:48.263-06:00Norfork Lake, Arkansas<span style="font-family:arial;">Video from Norfork Lake, Arkansas</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LHKpc_KJ0zs&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LHKpc_KJ0zs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-23723365691642156412008-12-17T23:13:00.003-06:002008-12-17T23:25:20.537-06:00Cincinnati Aquarium Videos<span style="font-family:arial;">Videos I captured at Cincinnati Aquarium in Ohio in 2008<br /></span><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/COATD4ROnXU&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/COATD4ROnXU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/s7ondhDGBf0&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/s7ondhDGBf0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ky6jdl6jQEY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ky6jdl6jQEY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3AbObdQyHN8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3AbObdQyHN8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Go8kpF1GWfg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Go8kpF1GWfg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U6PnW0azxYQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U6PnW0azxYQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-40039217664872260912008-12-17T15:34:00.006-06:002008-12-17T19:32:03.593-06:00Jim catches a catfish too!My brother Jim feels he was left out, when I posted Gary's catfish.<br /><br />So buddy, this post is for you!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SUlwzWdtfjI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/JKSVu43nRi4/s1600-h/jim+and+catfish.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280876065574452786" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SUlwzWdtfjI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/JKSVu43nRi4/s400/jim+and+catfish.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Seems Jim knows how to catch catfish too! A nice one at that! </span><br />Don't remember exactly when he caught this fatty, but I bet he still remembers it well. As you can see, it is night-time again. This is about the only good time to catch the big dawgs in my lake.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-39694990895559240552008-12-17T14:33:00.004-06:002008-12-17T15:05:51.274-06:00Ready for Spring<span style="font-family:arial;">As I sit and look outside, I feel like I have lost something inside.<br /><br />It's dark, gloomy, cold and icey out. The lake in the backyard is no longer frozen and I can't help to think...why not just go out there and get the ole line wet.<br /><br />The boat is stored, the poles are dry. My mind wanders as I think about the super fall season just passed. Friends, nature and the thrill of hooking up a largemouth bass silenced by the dreary wintery weather.<br /><br />When temperatures rise even above 50 degrees, I'm anxious to grab my poles and head out to find the "one that got away" in the fall. As winter bass gather and group into large schools, the lure of catching the big one remains deep in my mind. I know they are there, I know they will bite this time of year. My frozen fingers would only halt the day short. As December 21st comes closer and closer, I realize the days will get longer and the nights will get shorter.<br /><br />Ahh, yet the days of spring will soon be upon us! Personally, I can't wait!</span>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-34186534374810672862008-12-09T20:35:00.003-06:002008-12-17T15:44:30.298-06:00E & B Go FishingSome video my best friend Eddie caught as we<br />went out on a fishing trip this past summer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fTG14WYVuDc&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fTG14WYVuDc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-80659619900175220402008-11-26T16:30:00.005-06:002008-12-19T17:23:05.298-06:00Indiana Fishing ReportLake: Private Pond<br />Weather: Clear, Calm<br />Temperature: 51 Degrees<br />Barometer: 30.01<br />Water Temp: ?<br />Water Depth: 3-8 ft<br />Water Clarity: Very Clear<br />Time of Day: 4:30pm<br />Style: Shoreline Fishing<br /><br />Lure: 1/4 oz jig chartreuse<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS3XWtGOj_I/AAAAAAAAAFg/huHdil9J45Q/s1600-h/100_1368.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS3XWtGOj_I/AAAAAAAAAFg/huHdil9J45Q/s320/100_1368.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273107523783528434" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" >Presentation:</span> </strong></span>Just a nice slow rolling retrieve.<br /><br />Overall a nice evening. Only fished for 30 mins.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Fish Caught: 2 Largemouth Bass</strong></span>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-57746274120188562182008-11-25T15:10:00.003-06:002008-12-17T15:45:22.837-06:00Gary catches a Catfish!This post goes out to my good buddy Gary. Gary is a long time friend who came to stay with us for awhile in 2006 while he was looking to relocate to Wisconsin. We have a little pond and Gary was determined he was gonna catch a catfish.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS4hU6WBSmI/AAAAAAAAAFw/NX650sZW5LM/s1600-h/DSC05644.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273188856840145506" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SS4hU6WBSmI/AAAAAAAAAFw/NX650sZW5LM/s400/DSC05644.JPG" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br />Gary enjoyed fishing in our little pond in the back yard and tried desperately to catch a catfish the entire time he stayed with us. He had multiple chances to catch a catfish all without success. Several times he had a catfish on the line only to lose it to a broken line or the fish just got off the hook. Finally Gary caught a very nice catfish. Congrats my friend! This post is for you!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSyFRAN8TBI/AAAAAAAAAFI/uEgMP-EkeI4/s1600-h/100_0832.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272735790906756114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSyFRAN8TBI/AAAAAAAAAFI/uEgMP-EkeI4/s400/100_0832.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSx9EmwHLcI/AAAAAAAAAFA/w5-HnIu17sM/s1600-h/100_0834.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272726781819301314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSx9EmwHLcI/AAAAAAAAAFA/w5-HnIu17sM/s400/100_0834.JPG" border="0" /></a>Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-17375461515626858792008-11-20T22:15:00.002-06:002008-12-17T15:45:45.220-06:00For the Love of FishingThe mist clears, the sun begins to rise. You can't help yourself but to take a few mintues to do nothing but feel the warmth and glow. It's calm, no breeze the water is like glass. Right now you would rather be no where else in the world but right here.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSY2AzegZ4I/AAAAAAAAADo/LeYunOxa8_g/s1600-h/DSC06767.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270959801329805186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSY2AzegZ4I/AAAAAAAAADo/LeYunOxa8_g/s400/DSC06767.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You're relaxed, at peace. Nothing could be more perfect. Nature hugs you with her energy completely taking your mind to a place that softens the heart. You came to fish, sure, but at the moment it really doesn't matter.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSZJzHggBBI/AAAAAAAAAEY/XGzQwaYkr28/s1600-h/DSC05138.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270981556421264402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSZJzHggBBI/AAAAAAAAAEY/XGzQwaYkr28/s400/DSC05138.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The morning dew is evaporating, the sun warms the shallows, it's time. You tie on your favorite lure. Where would I be if I were a fish? Ah, those rocks, yes! He's there. You know it, <em>you feel it</em>. Your line leaves your reel like silk. Silent drop, nearly a ripple. You wait...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSZQ91p0d-I/AAAAAAAAAEg/pErOuLRM7ZI/s1600-h/2723847711_20460028ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270989437188470754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v-NO8PdsCP0/SSZQ91p0d-I/AAAAAAAAAEg/pErOuLRM7ZI/s400/2723847711_20460028ef.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Fish On! Your heart pounds, your mind is focused. You feel alive! You pull, he pulls back. Your drag starts to scream. You get him to the boat. As soon as you think the fight is over, he jumps completely out of the water. You continue the battle until you finally get him in a landing position. You lip him. Pride rising within you. Now, time for the Photo Opportunity! You release him back to his world to grow and become even stronger. You both may meet again.<br /><br />This is why you fish. This is what you love!<br /><br />Lord knows, I love it too! Welcome to my blog.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.realestatetwincities.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/istock_largemoth480x339at.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 480px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 339px" alt="" src="http://www.realestatetwincities.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/istock_largemoth480x339at.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br />I would like to take this opporunity to thank E. Clark<br />for the first 2 photos and www.flheritage.com for the wonderful header photo.Brian Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108535869188017166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526506032543111965.post-13914306875276209372008-11-10T20:42:00.001-06:002008-11-27T01:05:22.088-06:00Privacy Policy for <a href="http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/">http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />The privacy of our visitors to <a href="http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/">http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/</a> is important to us.<br /><br />At <a href="http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/">http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/</a>, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. Here is information on what types of personal information we receive and collect when you use visit <a href="http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/">http://fishforbass.blogspot.com/</a>, and how we safeguard your information. 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