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by nickbell
Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Opinion On Clamp-On Downriggers?
Replies: 6
Views: 1951

Opinion On Clamp-On Downriggers?

http://www.basspro.com/Cannon-MiniTroll-Downrigger/product/268/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Anybody use these? Do they work well? Any gripes with them? I'm thinking about picking up one of these for whenever I rent a boat, I'm sick of divers. I imagine they would handle well in sm...
by nickbell
Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Spinning reel upside down?
Replies: 29
Views: 4118

Re: Spinning reel upside down?

My Dad does. Its the way he's been doing it forever, nobody taught him different. If it works for him, it works.
by nickbell
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: First Time On This Forum In A Long Time
Replies: 4
Views: 1001

First Time On This Forum In A Long Time

Wow, I haven't been here in a good while. This place is bringing back a few memories. I really haven't been fishing much in the last couple of years, which explains my lack of presence. I just thought I would check in, see what everyone is doing. I see that some familiar people still post here.
by nickbell
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fishing
Topic: Tacoma Narrows
Replies: 5
Views: 1546

Re: Tacoma Narrows

Yes, incoming tide is best. I've caught one sea run cutt once at Owens beach, it was during incoming tide. A simple nightcrawler did the trick. Worms also work great for flounder too. As for salmon, I don't know.
by nickbell
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fishing
Topic: New to Seattle..have Puget Sound questions!
Replies: 7
Views: 1940

Re: New to Seattle..have Puget Sound questions!

Hello, I'm moving to Bellevue in the next few months. I'm moving from Sacramento, CA where I'm a big time Striped Bass and Sturgeon fisherman/ I was wondering if bank fishing in the Puget Sound is any good? What will I be fishing for? I have no idea how the fishing works up there. Also, how is fish...
by nickbell
Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Any weird or unusual pets?
Replies: 19
Views: 2634

Re: Any weird or unusual pets?

4 foot Ball Python, 9 inch Pacu, and a few other caged critters that aren't really weird. Bearded dragons, parakeet, ect. I'm thinking about starting a reef tank one of these days, I've been doing tropical tanks for 5+ years now. A cold water reef tank sounds awesome, natetreat. I could make my own ...
by nickbell
Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Where do you hail from?
Replies: 19
Views: 2855

Re: Where do you hail from?

Tacoma born and raised
by nickbell
Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Why did the chum cross the road? (video)
Replies: 6
Views: 1615

Re: Why did the chum cross the road? (video)

Jeez, it seems like every news station is so fascinated with this story all of a sudden. It was on the front page of AOL and Yahoo, and I heard fox news had a short story on it. Some tackle companies have posted this video on their facebooks too. Why is everyone taking interest in this now? It happe...
by nickbell
Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: River Idiots: post your worst stories
Replies: 35
Views: 4575

Re: River Idiots: post your worst stories

definitely one of those times where "Size Does Matter" still hard to believe there are these Bully type fishers out there? [crying] I'd just start casting into there gear and crowding them and see what happens.. that's me though "Size Does Matter" and Age plays a big role too in the intimidation ga...
by nickbell
Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Computer recommendations needed
Replies: 23
Views: 3229

Re: Computer recommendations needed

I've always liked hp laptops. Built in webcams, good for skype. They are pretty reliable. I've never used a dell though. I hear positive things about them too
by nickbell
Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Website Requests
Topic: Icon Legends?
Replies: 6
Views: 10971

Re: Icon Legends?

I think there should be a "icon ledgend' sticky made so everyone in the future can see
by nickbell
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Toxic Algae Down, Waughop Lake Reopens To Public
Replies: 0
Views: 719

Toxic Algae Down, Waughop Lake Reopens To Public

For everyone who fished Waughop: The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department released a surface water advisory Wednesday (Oct. 12), reopening Waughop Lake at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Toxic algae in the lake has significantly decreased, said Bridget Vandeventer, communications and community r...
by nickbell
Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: "The Special People" Of craigs List
Replies: 11
Views: 1971

RE:"The Special People" Of craigs List

(300th forum post :cheers: ) Yeah CL is a wierd place. It has its "too good to be true moments" and its "you'd be lucky to get a dollar for that" moments. I just skim through every now and then just for the heck of it. What I find the most rediculous is when people try to sell their luxury yachts fo...
by nickbell
Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:22 am
Forum: Lake Fishing
Topic: What freshwater fish would you love to catch?
Replies: 40
Views: 5738

RE:What freshwater fish would you love to catch?

Yeah, you're right about the bait. I guess rock bass are cool if you don't really care what you're fishing for, since they bite so instantaneously. If you don't get a bite within 15-20 seconds, they're not there.
by nickbell
Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:41 am
Forum: Lake Fishing
Topic: What freshwater fish would you love to catch?
Replies: 40
Views: 5738

RE:What freshwater fish would you love to catch?

Trust me, rock bass are nothing special. There are millions of them all over American lake. While fishing for perch today, I probably caught two dozen of them in 20 minutes. They are little thievs too. I blew through a can of worms in like 30 minutes because of them.
by nickbell
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Whats the story behind your screename?
Replies: 58
Views: 8971

RE:Whats the story behind your screename?

clarkhess122 wrote:Haha name and b-day...I feel really boring now... :D
I know how you feel. I just made mine on the spot
by nickbell
Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 'Don't let your children become hookers', says PETA....
Replies: 19
Views: 2804

RE:'Don't let your children become hookers', says PETA....

Well lets see, I hooked a few rock bass today at American lake, I "dragged" them through the water. They all sped off as soon as I put them back in the water, completely ok. I don't think my dog would be so full of energy after being dragged behind my car. Just when I thought peta couldn't say anyth...
by nickbell
Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:05 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Shore/Public Fishing At Lake Tapps?
Replies: 1
Views: 1348

Shore/Public Fishing At Lake Tapps?

Im thinking about hitting Lake Tapps for bass. I have no boat. Can anyone tell me where there is some nice shore access? Or maybe boat rentals? Also, can anyone tell me where there is any nice shore fishing for bass near Tacoma besides Tapps? I want to hook into some bass but like I said, no boat. T...
by nickbell
Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Puyallup River Get-Together!
Replies: 120
Views: 18675

RE:Puyallup River Get-Together!

Change of plans, Im going!