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Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 2:29 am
by Waukonda
LKSKNIVES wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 12:54 am My son went fishing with a friend today. Didn’t invite the old man. His friend was fly fishing he was sitting there, not sure what he was fishing with. He caught a nice rainbow trout. Pretty good size for around here.
Way to go David.
He probably didn't want the old man to show him up! ::nod::

Did he at least grill that beauty and give you 3 or 4 chunks?

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 11:00 am
by LKSKNIVES
Good morning Ike
No he didn’t bring it home. He gave it to the friend who drove. This is the second time and with all the added gas taxes we pay in this state he knew it was the correct thing to do.
David does things correctly in these situations. We taught him don’t show up to a party or any event family or friends without bringing something to the party besides himself.
Steve

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 11:57 am
by 1967redrider
LKSKNIVES wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 12:54 am My son went fishing with a friend today. Didn’t invite the old man. His friend was fly fishing he was sitting there, not sure what he was fishing with. He caught a nice rainbow trout. Pretty good size for around here.
Way to go David.
Looks deeeeeeeeeeeeelicious, Steve! There's an Austro-Hungarian place in Old Town and I get the grilled trout often, love it. 🤤

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 3:43 pm
by Javis304
LKSKNIVES wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 12:54 am My son went fishing with a friend today. Didn’t invite the old man. His friend was fly fishing he was sitting there, not sure what he was fishing with. He caught a nice rainbow trout. Pretty good size for around here.
Way to go David.
That’s a dandy trout! Ain’t caught any that size in a while but have done alright here lately.
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Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 5:40 pm
by 1967redrider
You guys got my taste buds going . . .🤤 I didn't catch this fish, but someone did, and for that I thank them. 💯

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:25 pm
by Javis304
That’s a fine looking meal 1967redrider!!

The wild turkey federation has a big thing here every year, they stock the pond in the local Boy Scouts camp with about 500 pound of catfish. We took the kids down there and put a whooping on them. They sure eat good, grateful for every second I get to spend in gods creation.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:27 pm
by Corn Creek Cutlery
Javis304 wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 3:43 pm
LKSKNIVES wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 12:54 am My son went fishing with a friend today. Didn’t invite the old man. His friend was fly fishing he was sitting there, not sure what he was fishing with. He caught a nice rainbow trout. Pretty good size for around here.
Way to go David.
That’s a dandy trout! Ain’t caught any that size in a while but have done alright here lately. IMG_8309.jpegIMG_7118.jpegIMG_8309.jpeg
Good mess of trout as we say in the mountains ... look tasty!

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:29 pm
by Corn Creek Cutlery
1967redrider wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 5:40 pm You guys got my taste buds going . . .🤤 I didn't catch this fish, but someone did, and for that I thank them. 💯
John, ya'll got me wanting to go fishing!

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:58 pm
by 1967redrider
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 8:29 pm
1967redrider wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 5:40 pm You guys got my taste buds going . . .🤤 I didn't catch this fish, but someone did, and for that I thank them. 💯
John, ya'll got me wanting to go fishing!

No time like the present, Tony! ::groove::

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 9:02 pm
by 1967redrider
Javis304 wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 8:25 pm That’s a fine looking meal 1967redrider!!

The wild turkey federation has a big thing here every year, they stock the pond in the local Boy Scouts camp with about 500 pound of catfish. We took the kids down there and put a whooping on them. They sure eat good, grateful for every second I get to spend in gods creation.
I went to a catfish fry outside of Shreveport (Monroe, LA) about 29 years ago, the best catfish I have ever tasted. The "chef" was deep frying it in a turkey cooker. Man, that was awesome.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 12:24 am
by LKSKNIVES
Javis304 wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 3:43 pm
LKSKNIVES wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 12:54 am My son went fishing with a friend today. Didn’t invite the old man. His friend was fly fishing he was sitting there, not sure what he was fishing with. He caught a nice rainbow trout. Pretty good size for around here.
Way to go David.
That’s a dandy trout! Ain’t caught any that size in a while but have done alright here lately. IMG_8309.jpegIMG_7118.jpegIMG_8309.jpeg
Javis304
Those are all nice looking catches and look wonderful in the pan. David and I went crappie fishing few years back and I caught a cat. The guide explained how to clean it properly and it was absolutely delicious. Enjoy all the fish.
Steve

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 12:06 am
by Javis304
LKSKNIVES wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 12:24 am
Javis304 wrote: Wed May 06, 2026 3:43 pm
LKSKNIVES wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 12:54 am My son went fishing with a friend today. Didn’t invite the old man. His friend was fly fishing he was sitting there, not sure what he was fishing with. He caught a nice rainbow trout. Pretty good size for around here.
Way to go David.
That’s a dandy trout! Ain’t caught any that size in a while but have done alright here lately. IMG_8309.jpegIMG_7118.jpegIMG_8309.jpeg
Javis304
Those are all nice looking catches and look wonderful in the pan. David and I went crappie fishing few years back and I caught a cat. The guide explained how to clean it properly and it was absolutely delicious. Enjoy all the fish.
Steve
Thank you I ain’t eat much crappie, not to many lakes around here got em. Walleye and perch are probably my favorite best tasting fish, but hard to come by here. There’s a few walleye around, but I don’t think there’s any perch around these parts.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 12:09 am
by Javis304
Come up on this rattle head today, while at my mom’s for a Mother’s Day celebration. It’d been eating good looks like

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 12:37 am
by bestgear
To those that think there aren’t alligators in SE-NC, tonight we crossed paths with this Alligator mississippiensis during our evening stroll.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 1:49 am
by Javis304
bestgear wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 12:37 am To those that think there aren’t alligators in SE-NC, tonight we crossed paths with this Alligator mississippiensis during our evening stroll.
That would be some fine eating right there!

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 2:05 am
by cudgee
Javis304 wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 12:09 am Come up on this rattle head today, while at my mom’s for a Mother’s Day celebration. It’d been eating good looks like
Would that be because it had been hunting/fattening up after Winter hibernation ??? Or are they active all year ???

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 2:22 am
by Javis304
I’m really not sure, I believe they hibernate lol this is the first one I’ve seen in a couple years. I remember reading online somewhere they said the population of timber rattlers was on the decline around here

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 3:18 am
by 1967redrider
Nice reptile shots, guys. That's about as close as I want to be. ::nod::

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 4:29 am
by cudgee
1967redrider wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 3:18 am Nice reptile shots, guys. That's about as close as I want to be. ::nod::
Second That. :wink:

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 12:28 am
by Javis304
What do yall think about those that have the pythons and what not as pets? I wouldn’t do that personally but I don’t mine seeing them in the wild lol

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 5:16 pm
by Steve Warden
Javis304 wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 12:28 am What do yall think about those that have the pythons and what not as pets? I wouldn’t do that personally but I don’t mine seeing them in the wild lol
My granddaughter has a ball python for a pet.
She and her dad (my son) did a lot of research before getting it to make sure they did it right.
I'll give her this, she shows a lot of responsibility with it.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 7:17 pm
by doglegg
Hey bighomer, I think I ran into one of Wampas's cousins on my walk this morning. Sorry for the poor phone photo.
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Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 7:33 pm
by Waukonda
doglegg wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 7:17 pm Hey bighomer, I think I ran into one of Wampas's cousins on my walk this morning. Sorry for the poor phone photo.1200.jpg
Are bobcats really plentiful in your area, or do they see people often enough that they aren't that skittish? I rarely see them, and if I do it is just a very fleeting glimpse.
I enjoy the pictures that you post, Floyd, thanks.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 9:20 pm
by doglegg
Waukonda wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 7:33 pm
doglegg wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 7:17 pm Hey bighomer, I think I ran into one of Wampas's cousins on my walk this morning. Sorry for the poor phone photo.1200.jpg
Are bobcats really plentiful in your area, or do they see people often enough that they aren't that skittish? I rarely see them, and if I do it is just a very fleeting glimpse.
I enjoy the pictures that you post, Floyd, thanks.
Ike, there is a public park in Arlington Tx which parallels the Trinity River. It has some walkways through undeveloped woods. There is sufficient foot traffic on the walkways that the bobcats are use to seeing walkers and bikers. They are by no means tame but the are accustomed to seeing people. But there are a number of them scattered through out the DFW metroplex that it is not uncommon to see them. It's always a joy to me. Coyotes are probably more common. Thanks.

Re: Outdoorsman Thread

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 2:27 am
by Unk
doglegg wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 9:20 pm
Waukonda wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 7:33 pm
doglegg wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 7:17 pm Hey bighomer, I think I ran into one of Wampas's cousins on my walk this morning. Sorry for the poor phone photo.1200.jpg
Are bobcats really plentiful in your area, or do they see people often enough that they aren't that skittish? I rarely see them, and if I do it is just a very fleeting glimpse.
I enjoy the pictures that you post, Floyd, thanks.
Ike, there is a public park in Arlington Tx which parallels the Trinity River. It has some walkways through undeveloped woods. There is sufficient foot traffic on the walkways that the bobcats are use to seeing walkers and bikers. They are by no means tame but the are accustomed to seeing people. But there are a number of them scattered through out the DFW metroplex that it is not uncommon to see them. It's always a joy to me. Coyotes are probably more common. Thanks.
I am about 40 minutes outside of Fort Worth, and we see bobcats - maybe once every 3 or 4 months on our place. We see them - and coyotes and foxes - occasionally out of the back windows of our house. I have a game camera on the back part of our property, and I check it every 6 weeks or so. I don't remember not seeing bobcats, coyotes, and foxes when I check.