New Fishing Partner Wanted - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

fishbones · 07-07-2011, 09:28 AM

Due to some recent events, I've decided that I need a new fishing partner. If you feel you may be the right person for this rather illustrious job, please submit an application with your qualifications by Wed., 7/14. In order to be considered, you must meet the following simple criteria:

1: You must be willing and available to fish both early morning and late night hours on short notice. I'm terrible at planning, so I usually decide last minute when I'm going.

2: You should have access to and be able to read a tide chart. I'm very lazy and forgetful, so I rely on my fishing parnter for this information.

3: You must know the difference between a needle fish and a pencil popper.

4: You should either carry your cell phone with you or be single. I do not answer calls from wives or girlfriends at 3am wondering where you are when you're sitting next to me in the car on the way home from fishing.

5: Most importantly, you need to understand how to cast into moving water and work you plug or eel without crossing my line when I'm standing 30 feet away from you.

In return, you will have the opportunity to listen to my smart alec comments and insults and get to carry my eel bucket. As if that's not enough, you will also gain a wealth of fishing knowledge in a very short time by watching me and learning what not to do. This is stuff that just cannot be learned from watching tv or reading books.

tysdad115 · 07-07-2011, 09:49 AM

Do we pay you by the hour? Will I need to add a rickshaw to my cruiser to tote you around? It all sounds great so far.

striperman36 · 07-07-2011, 10:01 AM

OD not workin out?

piemma · 07-07-2011, 10:05 AM

You are not looking for a partner. You are looking for an indentured servant.

fishbones · 07-07-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by striperman36

OD not workin out?

No, he's great but he's can't commit because he also mates on PRBUZZ's boat and fishes with his other friends.

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Originally Posted by tysdad115

Do we pay you by the hour? Will I need to add a rickshaw to my cruiser to tote you around? It all sounds great so far.

No need to pay money, but I do accept plugs. I hadn't thought about the rickshaw, but it's a very interesting idea. If it means less physical work for me, I'm in!

BigFish · 07-07-2011, 10:09 AM

You throwing in free Dunkies coffee???? If I was not currently working full time we would be a match made in heaven John!!! I hate cell phone users when fishing!!!

fishbones · 07-07-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by piemma

You are not looking for a partner. You are looking for an indentured servant.

I thought that was what I was getting when I got married, but boy was I wrong!

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Originally Posted by BigFish

You throwing in free Dunkies coffee???? If I was not currently working full time we would be a match made in heaven John!!! I hate cell phone users when fishing!!!

Larry, when we get together for a scramble the coffee's on me! You're Dunks best customer and the best marketing we have!

BigFish · 07-07-2011, 10:15 AM

The only thing missing from our "Scrambles" has been you??? When you coming out to play???

The Dad Fisherman · 07-07-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fishbones

I thought that was what I was getting when I got married, but boy was I wrong!

I'm pretty sure thats what she was thinking too......

fishbones · 07-07-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

The only thing missing from our "Scrambles" has been you??? When you coming out to play???

I haven't even pulled the yak out from storage yet

. The spring and summer have been so busy that I haven't had much time to fish other than late night/early am. I'm hoping to do a bunch of the scrambles the rest of the way, though. I check in on the kayak forum every day to see what's coming up and also check the Yak Rats page when I'm on FB.

tysdad115 · 07-07-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fishbones

No, he's great but he's can't commit because he also mates on PRBUZZ's boat and fishes with his other friends.

If you heard the insults that are thrown around so freely you would use a word other then "friends".

Too many laughs with that motley crew.

RIJIMMY · 07-07-2011, 10:59 AM

There is another benefit Fishbones does'nt mention!

You will fish the canal with no crowds at all! No one for miles around. The downside is there are no fish around but you have plenty of room to cast.

O.D. Mike · 07-07-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tysdad115

If you heard the insults that are thrown around so freely you would use a word other then "friends".

Too many laughs with that motley crew.

Can't post right now fishing on Buzz's boat.... Best catch of the day so far is Spaulding. Post pics later.
Cheers
O.D.M.
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Rockfish9 · 07-07-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

I hate cell phone users when fishing!!!

They get one warning if they are in my boat... then they need a new phone.

iamskippy · 07-07-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by O.D. Mike

Can't post right now fishing on Buzz's boat.... Best catch of the day so far is Spaulding. Post pics later.
Cheers
O.D.M.
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Don't worry Mike you can come fish with Balowme plug pro-staff crew any day, and the best part is you will catch fish

while busting Greg's a55!
Cause lord knows we were not short on jokes, Oh sorry Greg too soon?

justplugit · 07-07-2011, 11:38 AM

FB,sounds like Spence would be a good choice.
You could help him get back into fishing and the two of
you could bond talking politics during the lull at slack.

GregW · 07-07-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tysdad115

If you heard the insults that are thrown around so freely you would use a word other then "friends".

Too many laughs with that motley crew.

I was semi impressed at the insults being thrown around. It was abotu half as ruthless as the stuff I heard in the army.

But, I am still most impressed at the verbal thrashing that skip takes. He must cry on the inside because he shows no emotion on the outside.

GregW · 07-07-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy

Don't worry Mike you can come fish with Balowme plug pro-staff crew any day, and the best part is you will catch fish

while busting Greg's a55!
Cause lord knows we were not short on jokes, Oh sorry Greg too soon?

A short joke? Really?
Your not exactly a point guard in the nba. Arent you like 5'5"

WESTPORTMAFIA · 07-07-2011, 11:49 AM

You finally ditched the bitch. Lol too funny. What will drew do without you?
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fishbones · 07-07-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

You finally ditched the bitch. Lol too funny. What will drew do without you?
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I'm guessing your cell phone will be ringing a lot in the next few days.

Keep an eye in your rear view mirror for a green Dodge pickup with a yellow canal bike in the bed following you.

iamskippy · 07-07-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW

A short joke? Really?
Your not exactly a point guard in the nba. Arent you like 5'5"

if im 5'5 then your 4'7 short round. froto your needed back at the village
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JohnnyD · 07-07-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fishbones

4: You should either carry your cell phone with you or be single. I do not answer calls from wives or girlfriends at 3am wondering where you are when you're sitting next to me in the car on the way home from fishing.

Please tell me this didn't actually happen. If I'm fishing at night, the Mrs. might send a "going to bed" text but if I don't answer she assumes that I'm into fish or ignoring her (almost always the latter). I won't hear from her again until a "catch anything?" text when she gets up in the AM.

There was one time that she's called her brother when we were fishing together looking for me but that was because I was 14hrs late getting home (a rare time I was actually catching fish) and my phone was dead and she thought I was floating face down in the Bay somewhere.

I'm quite appreciative that she has three older brothers that grew up as fishermen and outdoors men.

JZ, we've gotta get out to the canal together again. Always a pleasure fishing with you.

GregW · 07-07-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy

if im 5'5 then your 4'7 short round. froto your needed back at the village
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Get back to me when you can remember to bring the handle for your reel when you go fishing.
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Swimmer · 07-07-2011, 02:11 PM

Good, we needed a funny beginning of summer thread.

iamskippy · 07-07-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW

Get back to me when you can remember to bring the handle for your reel when you go fishing.
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i have a handle on the handle now, thank for the reminder.
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Raven · 07-07-2011, 02:34 PM

do you need a degree ?

how about references?

tysdad115 · 07-07-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW

Get back to me when you can remember to bring the handle for your reel when you go fishing.
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, gotta admit for a big dude he covered some serious ground getting back to us that morning....and we weren't exactly coasting.

PRBuzz · 07-07-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fishbones

No, he's great but he's can't commit because he also mates on PRBUZZ's boat and fishes with his other friends.

No need to pay money, but I do accept plugs. I hadn't thought about the rickshaw, but it's a very interesting idea. If it means less physical work for me, I'm in!

I only use him during the day: sun up to sun down, you can have him at night!

He catches fish better when napping anyways, so he can nap on the boat.

striperman36 · 07-07-2011, 05:31 PM

Starting to sound like a swamp people thread

spence · 07-07-2011, 06:33 PM

I'll do it but I might not ever go.

-spence