Drroogh Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Okay so just now a raccoon sauntered up on my porch and walked up within 5' of me before I yelled. Luckily he turned around, however as he walked off it seemed like he had an even more awkward walk than raccoons normally have. Certainly hope there isn't rabies or some other disease going around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Okay so just now a raccoon sauntered up on my porch and walked up within 5' of me before I yelled. Luckily he turned around, however as he walked off it seemed like he had an even more awkward walk than raccoons normally have. Certainly hope there isn't rabies or some other disease going around!! Based on the facts as we know them, I would suggest there is a more logical reason. I think the neighbors left some watermelon rind in the compost with a slice or 2 of moldy bread. In the sun, the melon fermented with the yeast in the bread and the poor feller is drunk. I was the 3rd finalist to star in Naked Gun but Leslie got the nod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Some of my fishin' buddies ready to launch here in K-county... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Proud of this Smallmouth Bass...pretty big for my area 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, HoosierJax said: Proud of this Smallmouth Bass...pretty big for my area 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, HoosierJax said: That fish has either been doing some major feeding or she's ready to spawn. Hope you're a catch and release guy if that's a female. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 15 hours ago, jv1972iu said: That fish has either been doing some major feeding or she's ready to spawn. Hope you're a catch and release guy if that's a female. 😊 Pictures only for me...I like to keep my spots stocked..😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Live from K-county 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Bar is open. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Was a beautiful morning / day on the lake Edited September 5, 2021 by Reacher 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Back out after a lengthy bar break. Edit: Looks like I failed to send one. Oh well...enough fishing for the day. Edited September 6, 2021 by rico 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Question for the fish folks on here...especially those who fish down South i.e. Florida. There's a video of 2 year old fishing next to a lake and out of nowhere a gator pops up and eats his fish/rod. I thought it was pretty common knowledge if you fish lakes or inland waters you should just assume gators are there, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Question for the fish folks on here...especially those who fish down South i.e. Florida. There's a video of 2 year old fishing next to a lake and out of nowhere a gator pops up and eats his fish/rod. I thought it was pretty common knowledge if you fish lakes or inland waters you should just assume gators are there, right? Hell, I am always looking for gators in Fla whether I am by a lake or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, rico said: Hell, I am always looking for gators in Fla whether I am by a lake or not. Exactly. I obviously don't want to see any kids/adults harmed but once I get South of Atlanta....isn't everyone on alert near water/lakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rico Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Exactly. I obviously don't want to see any kids/adults harmed but once I get South of Atlanta....isn't everyone on alert near water/lakes? I get leery about reptiles when I go across the Ohio River. Seems they got ones that will kill ya south of the Mason/Dixon. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Exactly. I obviously don't want to see any kids/adults harmed but once I get South of Atlanta....isn't everyone on alert near water/lakes? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Question for the fish folks on here...especially those who fish down South i.e. Florida. There's a video of 2 year old fishing next to a lake and out of nowhere a gator pops up and eats his fish/rod. I thought it was pretty common knowledge if you fish lakes or inland waters you should just assume gators are there, right? Not sure...there are so many stories hard to keep them all straight...is it this one?? Kid is more like 6 or 7.... I would think every single person in these communities like me have seen and know about alligators...and especially how they patrol the banks looking for a meal....this one here I videoed he was stalking an oblivious raccoon as it was making its way down the canal stopping and eating frogs etc and got him. Even in those communities you know they are there. We don't allow fishing in ours because of it. You just don't spend time down by the edge like that. I wouldn't do any fishing unless I was in a boat. The fish fighting like that is just like a dinner bell. So lucky the kid hadn't gone to pick up the fish and got bit instead....could have ended tragically. I would never put my child in that scenario....and I LOVE FISHING! Edited October 4, 2021 by dgambill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, rico said: I get leery about reptiles when I go across the Ohio River. Seems they got ones that will kill ya south of the Mason/Dixon. I know when I’m back north I worry about the carp jumping in my boat and knocking me out! Although this here might be a fun hobby!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Question for the fish folks on here...especially those who fish down South i.e. Florida. There's a video of 2 year old fishing next to a lake and out of nowhere a gator pops up and eats his fish/rod. I thought it was pretty common knowledge if you fish lakes or inland waters you should just assume gators are there, right? Every time i fish in Florida i naturally just assume there is, i thought everyone did lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Hoosier51 said: Every time i fish in Florida i naturally just assume there is, i thought everyone did lol. No doubt. During the dry season/cool you can usually get a pretty good view of them all...but in the wet/hot season when the water is up...I think people get a false sense of security because they are typically more submerged more often and not out basking and the water is deeper and hides them easier....people don't think they are there....but they are...oh they are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, dgambill said: No doubt. During the dry season/cool you can usually get a pretty good view of them all...but in the wet/hot season when the water is up...I think people get a false sense of security because they are typically more submerged more often and not out basking and the water is deeper and hides them easier....people don't think they are there....but they are...oh they are. Kind of a funny story i have for gators in Florida. I was on a golf course in Fort Meyers and my ball angled towards a pond and landed right up against a gator. I swear to this day that it grinned at me and dared me to come get my ball. 😀 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hoosier51 said: Kind of a funny story i have for gators in Florida. I was on a golf course in Fort Meyers and my ball angled towards a pond and landed right up against a gator. I swear to this day that it grinned at me and dared me to come get my ball. 😀 You didn’t play it as it lies??? Lol Good ol lefty would be disappointed in you!! 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, dgambill said: Not sure...there are so many stories hard to keep them all straight...is it this one?? Kid is more like 6 or 7.... I would think every single person in these communities like me have seen and know about alligators...and especially how they patrol the banks looking for a meal....this one here I videoed he was stalking an oblivious raccoon as it was making its way down the canal stopping and eating frogs etc and got him. Even in those communities you know they are there. We don't allow fishing in ours because of it. You just don't spend time down by the edge like that. I wouldn't do any fishing unless I was in a boat. The fish fighting like that is just like a dinner bell. So lucky the kid hadn't gone to pick up the fish and got bit instead....could have ended tragically. I would never put my child in that scenario....and I LOVE FISHING! Thanks for linking up the video. I know Florida is different when it comes to things. I applaud their way of life honestly....but fishing with your 2 year old that close to water? Maybe a father/son moment could be had at the pier or ocean.....not at the morgue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Thanks for linking up the video. I know Florida is different when it comes to things. I applaud their way of life honestly....but fishing with your 2 year old that close to water? Maybe a father/son moment could be had at the pier or ocean.....not at the morgue. There could be more to this story? But I have travelled with people that are ignorant/unaware of what "wildlife" could be out there in place they are at. Or they just don't think because they are used to taking leaks in their backyard. LOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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