Dr. Trout
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Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
Had my line out this afternoon and noticed a small "nibble" as I lifted the rod I felt a nice steady pull away. I set the hook and the fish continued going away from me pulling some "drag" out .. then suddenly ==== NOTHING... I reeled in and saw my line was "broke" about 4 inches above the knot holding the hook. I tied on another hook and added a half crawler and tossed to the same spot... within a minute I felt that same pull away set the hook and the battle was on... Much to my surprise it was a walleye ... a 22 inch walleye and sure as hell there in it's mouth was my other hook and crawler. AMAZING... here's a couple pictures...   and here it is on the grill with some "brauts" for supper 
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/07 21:24:27
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Nice! Congrats and glad to see you got to enjoy both the fight and a great meal on the grill! 
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/07 21:58:45
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I'm gonna fish more and work less. Have A Crappie Day 
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 06:10:14
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Nice eye Doc, best eatin around.....
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 07:17:14
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Sweet! what lb. test were you using?
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Dr. Trout
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 08:16:33
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6# Green Fluorocarbon that I bought last summer at Poor Richards to rig my Erie perch rod with and have fallen in love with it... have it on all my rods & reels now... Diameter is less that 4 pound mono so is not very visible to fish and VERY VERY strong and abrasive resistant for the rocks in the river... I enjoyed the walleye 10 times more than the "brauts"  I may go back to that spot later this afternon or early evening.. I think there is one more in there 
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 09:04:19
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Nice one Doc! I've caught a couple of walleye in the river while fishing for trout but certainly none that nice.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 09:17:39
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Using the Floro Doc make sure you tie good knots. I found out the hard way that shoddy knots and Floro don't mix....
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 09:34:09
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Usually use a Palomar or a Trilene knot for 99% of my fishing knots... I usually have no problem with them coming undone... and always re-tie when I get home before heading out for another day of river fishing ... sometimes I even take a minute and re-tie while I am fishing the river .. drifting along on the rocks can cause some damage but usually I'll get snagged and lose tackle often enough that wear and tear usually is not a problem either...
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 09:51:07
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Probably just a little nick in your line. He must have been really hungry to come back for seconds.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 10:15:56
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Trout eatin waldo's!!!!!! how cool is that.....LOL....
Nice catch Doc.....
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 15:52:42
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ORIGINAL: Dr. Trout
Usually use a Palomar or a Trilene knot for 99% of my fishing knots...
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Nice fish Doc...glad to see you got a keeper. FWIW, I've had bad luck w/ the palomar on floro. I use it for all ties with braid...works great. but mono & floro, I stick with the improved clich knot. Trilene should do fine as well. Just something about the palomar/floro combo that tends to slip in my experience. Again, nice fish.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/08 16:28:05
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Nice surprise there Doc! Congrats!
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/15 11:25:32
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Really neat pics! You seem to get your fair amount of fishing time in Sir! Do you mainly fish the Clarion? If so, would you mind showing a newbie around sometime?
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/15 15:31:10
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Double Inverse Knot for flouro. Use it on all my reels and knots.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/15 17:22:28
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FlyFishingPenrod --- Wow == what a long username ???? I spend about 80% of my time fishing on the Clarion .. I love the fact that one can never be sure of what is on the line after setting the hook... been fishing it seriously for about 9 years now.. I kind of gave up on the "creek stompin"... I have often suggested places to fish along the Clarion in E-mails and PMs... but rarely "meet" anyone anymore to "show" places ... several times the guy turned out to be a real AXX or never showed at all.... so I learned a lesson there right now with no rain, the river is extremely LOW and warm ... you have to be able to find the deeper holes and runs to catch fish... I hope to get some Clarion fishing in tomorrow evening...
post edited by Dr. Trout - 2011/07/15 22:20:04
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FlyFishingPenrod
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/15 22:42:04
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I understand. If you ever change your mind just let me know Doc . I'm an older gent and would surely show up. Always wanted to fish the Clarion and it seems you know what you're doing! Keep up the good pics and all! Thanks
Penrod was taking for somereason by the way or btw like the kids say.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/16 00:08:26
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The was a fellow by the name of Matt Penrod around for a while that used it. It's been close to two years since he's posted, or even logged on though.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/16 01:06:56
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nice hehe... ive been using triline knot with mono lately...pulling up trees with 8#... cool pics !!!
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/16 12:37:01
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I'm really unsure who is Jim is Doc. I only wish I was a young lad fresh out of high school though. Would do many things different but I love my life now, especially as a retiree, though I don't get out on the water as much as I would like too.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/16 18:23:33
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/16 22:28:38
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Boy ain,t that the truth!! 
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I'm really unsure who is Jim is Doc. I only wish I was a young lad fresh out of high school though. Would do many things different but I love my life now, especially as a retiree, though I don't get out on the water as much as I would like too.
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RE: Clarion Fishing == 7-7-11 ==
2011/07/17 10:47:31
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