Jason DeBacker
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Travis,
That is wild! Thanks for sharing the pictures. I’m glad we’re not seeing that here in Middle TN.Jason
This got me to check out the gear reviews. I’m probably not getting a boom box anytime soon, but dang if the thought of summertime, baseball, and striped bass didn’t make today feel a little warmer.
There seems to be a new interest in all kinds of fishing and large crowds have caused smart fishermen to keep their mouths shut about a hot bite.
I got to say that this is it for me. I was very active on North Georgia Trout Online until about 2003. At that point, kayak fishing was really starting to gain traction and we got Georgia River Fishing. It was sad to see so many rivers and creeks that I had kept under my hat be named. In 2003, I moved to Central TX. I love the Texas Hill country and its fishing, but those waters can’t stand up to much pressure. I’d watch local boards and cringe anytime people were specific about a location. And so it goes. I’ve avoided FB, so can’t comment on that, but I do enjoy looking at others’ photos on Instagram where I’m taken aback by the amount of info on fisheries being shared even there.
Another part of it may be the amount of content that’s already been generated and the ease to search through this. Before I ask a question on a board, I’m usually able to answer it by searching.
Jason
Incredible – thanks for sharing! I’d go for another PhD if that were the reward – nice way to treat yourself!
Jay,
I’d be interested in what you find.I have not seen widespread reports of this happening – not sure if that is because if it something specific to me/my phone or if the issue is just subtle enough that most don’t notice it. Internet searches have turned up a number of complaints about the camera and/or flash not working at all on the5 or 4s, but that appears to usually be fixed by resetting the phone and is not something that I’ve experienced.
Jason
Zach – that’s a N. Ga. redeye. They are beautiful fish and show lots of variation in their markings between drainages. Lots of good looking trout on here, but I have a soft-spot for river bass!
Kind of unrelated, but I’ve been very impressed with some of the films on the Sitka website. This turkey hunting short has become one of my favorites (fishing or hunting): https://vimeo.com/25003719 (not sure how to embed).
Jason
Sounds like a great article.
Not sure of other world records in this category, but tons of state records. e.g. GA’s record rainbow trout at 17.5lbs (http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/182) is from a creek that, without supplemental feeding, would be lucky to support a fish over 2 lbs.
There are really interesting questions here. While it certainly seems like pellet-fed fish need an asterisk, it gets less clear in cases like the NZ fish where the fish are downstream of the feed source and not directly fed. What about those near sewage outflows? What about largemouth or stripers who grow big off stocked trout? Trout who grow big off non-native mysis shrimp in an up-stream reservoir?
Not to mention that many (most?) freshwater fish records are from fish now living outside their native range.
Best,
JasonVery nice! That J1 did a great job with the colors. Those fish are lit up! Like the salamander shot too.
Hilarious:
…this market segment being a real tick on the scrotum of fishing photography.
Those f-stop packs look sweet! Perfect pack for small stream fishing where you are covering a lot of ground and seldom more than ankle deep. But I’ll still take something submersible, like the Stormfront pack, when fishing in a yak, the surf, or wading large rivers, but it’s not a comfortable pack to wear all day. I fished Cape Cod a few weeks ago using the Stormfront and my back was sore for a few days afterwards (most of this is me doing a poor job distributing weight in the pack, but the lack or structure and wait belt doesn’t help).
Jason
Mike,
Let me know if you want to take a look. Like anything by Patagonia, it is solidly built and I expect the zipper to hold up for a while. If you want padded compartments, you’ll need to add some extract inserts. The one it comes with (which doesn’t take up much of the pack) might hold most of your stuff, but not the 70-200.It may not matter to you, but I went with the zippered Patagonia bag to make the camera easier/quicker to access vs having a roll-top bag, which are usually cheaper. That Lowepro looks even better for quick access.
Jason
Mike,
I have one – you’re welcome to take a look at it.I agree with Brett- it is a compromise. Not the most comfortable pack to wear all day – I only keep the camera in it when I’m doing treacherous wading or in the yak.
Jason
It’s interesting that the GA DNR doesn’t publish stockings like many other states do… It’d be worth contacting someone at the agency who could settle this.
The study cited above does at least suggest that other stockings have happened since 2005:
Since 2005, Gulf-strain striped bass have been stocked in West Point Reservoir in the hope that a naturally-reproducing population would become established. During the same timeframe, W. F. George was stocked to provide a recreational fishery. … Successful reproduction of landlocked populations of striped bass is rare (12) and continued supplemental stocking is typically required to maintain a viable fishery. However, during 2010, stocking did not occur in these reservoirs in an effort to determine if natural reproduction could be detected. Although no naturally-reproduced fish were collected in West Point Reservoir, several naturally-reproduced young-of-the-year (YOY) were collected in W.F. George Reservoir (Rob Weller, GA-DNR, Personal Communication). The magnitude and the possible location of this spawning event is unknown.
Great shots Zach – really like the first, second, and big stripe boat-side.
Not at the same level, but I’ll play. Very slow year for fishing – I’m past those years with 100+ days on the water – at least until my kids get old enough to stop liking me. Did get to fish in two new states and add at least one fish to the list of species caught on fly, so not all bad.
My son last summer, not quite two-years old – I love how he’s holding the rod.
One with me as the subject:
First fish of 2013.
Chasing goldfish.
Tons to learn, but enjoying having a macro lens.
My son choosing the fly.
Grass flat.
Jason
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