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Grandsons' fishing vacation
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The whole family rented a house on Lake LBJ in Kingsland Tx for a few days. The boys are now almost 5 and 8 and wanted to go somewhere to fish. This is the second time we rented this place and it…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Ritter Aug 10, 2016.
Caught 9 today
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Went to a local park today and managed to catch 9 bluegills, eight of those would have been keepers if I were keeping any. All caught on my 12' Tenkara rod on three of my hand tied sinking flies. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Johnny Apr 20, 2011.
Today's haul from New Orleans City Park
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Went fishing with my buddy today and caught seven bass, a few bream and two Texas Blues. I caught the larges Texas Blue while my buddy caught the most bass. I was trying to tease the bream with my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John C Watson Nov 23, 2010.
texas blue cichlid
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Caught a Texas blue cichlid while fishing in the New Orleans City Park. My wife, buddy and I went to try out the lagoons at City Park today. I was told that since that area was flooded during…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John C Watson Jul 31, 2010.
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Grandson's first fish
Took my two grandsons fishing the other day. Second time for the six year old, Jacob and the first time for the nearly 4 year old, Alexander. It was their first time to catch anything. Alexander caught a small soft shell turtle and one bluegill and Jacob caught two bluegills. They were very happy little boys. We spent about two hours at a small city pond here in Austin, best of times.…
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YES, they are identical to the Ligon and also the Betts bream getter..
You must have been tying for years, they are really professional quality. I am learning.
Thanks bro and God bless you
Tim