The Spoonpluggers Forum

In reading all 53 responses the overall tone expresses uncertainty regarding Spoonplugging and how the new wave of electronics is the "Game Changer" of the future of fishing. Game Changer is now the buzz phrase within the Industry and Livescope type products will be putting fish into the b...

In the latest issue of the National Newsletter, Walt (mapper) wrote a great piece about how fellow Spoonpluggers adapt and apply Buck's teaching differently. No two Spoonpluggers are the same but you can learn something from each person. His logic certainly applies to this discussion point. The resp...

John, looks like I will take the first shot in responding to your question at the end of your last post. I find that the objective of what I want to accomplish on the water is ever changing. When I first moved to Florida, I initially fished new water each time out regardless of success. I wanted to ...

Congratulations on your success and growth as a Spoonplugger. The continued efforts and following the guidelines will allow for greater success. Nice to see and thanks for subscribing to the National Newsletter. Love that water color!!!!!!!!! All the best in your fishing!

Bob was the name of the guide and he concentrates his business on Lake Vermilion Listening to the conversation with Bob and my brother in-law, the forward looking radar has created controversy amongst his guiding competitors. The tarpon I hooked was an estimated 80 pounds based on the opinion of tho...

Much written on this topic involving electronic tools. In the past 48 hours I had the opportunity to witness both forward scanning and side scanning electronics while fishing for tarpon on a guided trip with my brother in-law. This guide uses the same technology for his muskie trips when in Minnesot...

Fran, congratulations on your purchase! Many happy years on this quality water. Be safe on water of this size and take advantage of the resource at hand! All the best.

Congratulations on your purchase and good to see you back on the site. Work seems to always get in the way of Spoonplugging.

Champ, thanks for your recent, updated analysis regarding movements in the summer.

Champ, can you clarify what you mean about fish using the breakline in question during summer early and late?

Champ, if you are asking for an interpretation of the fishing situation, the home of the fish must be included. You cannot focus on the structure situation only. If the fish cannot locate the structure in your initial posting, there is no value in expending energy on a feature that will not produce....

Champ, here is my interpretation of the map you posted. I asked the question to see if you can recall how the written material advises us on how to interpret what we are looking at. You would not be able to answer the question without already being several chapters into the written material. Just cu...

Champ, the map you presented is not adequate enough to offer an interpretation of the fishing situation and I would like you to reflect on your Spoonplugging knowledge to arrive at the answers you are seeking. So, here is the question I present to you. What are Buck’s guidelines when in comes to “pr...

Champ, thanks for the immediate response. I have a few thoughts but I will hold off my response for now and see what others offer. Maybe someone on this site has been on this feature!

Champ, I suggest that you first provide an overview from a spoonp!uggers perspective to start this dialog. There is nothing better than an individual explaining their interpretation of a fishing situation. Do you have a hand drawn map of the area you are inquiring about?