fishing shell beds on the river..

  • oldrat
    Upper Midwest
    Posts: 1531
    February 5, 2009 at 3:19 am #1217305

    Okay.. the big story this past year has been fishing “shell beds” on various bodies of water.. I know of a couple of shell beds and I have not done anything on them in the past..

    Does anyone fish shell beds.. in the 6, 8, 10 12 foot or deeper of water on the river..

    am I missing something? not asking for a spot I am asking for discussion and teaching…

    I would like to discuss time of year to fish.. current or no current, although I would question why the shell beds would be out of current.. Ideas and opinions..

    Reading on line, that shell beds were hot last week on Okeechobee.. and trying to compare and contrast and bring new methods and new techniques to an old river..

    bosman
    DeSoto, WI
    Posts: 914
    February 5, 2009 at 7:46 am #744799

    I’ve had the best luck in May & early June chunking Bomber A cranks off the sand in 3 to 8 feet of water. Once the weeds fill in and thicken up seems the fish don’t use the clam beds as much.

    phishirman
    Madison, WI
    Posts: 1090
    February 5, 2009 at 1:07 pm #744821

    my biggest question is how do you find them??? A friend of mine lucked on to one in the middle of backwater lake on the Miss that was loaded with smallies last summer.

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    February 5, 2009 at 1:22 pm #744827

    Quote:

    my biggest question is how do you find them???

    Dead clam shells on the shoreline are a good give away. If you’re skilled at reading your electronics, you should be able to see them on your graph.

    I’ve talked to guys who’ve used metal piping to find clam beds and a few others who’ve dragged 3ft of logger chain attached to a rope.

    A lot of the clam beds I used to fish long ago are now buried under more than a couple feet of sand.

    eronningen
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1885
    February 8, 2009 at 5:28 am #745840

    I’ve fished alot of them and never had any luck. Try lily pads.

    kris_brantner
    My river
    Posts: 1678
    February 10, 2009 at 4:13 am #746653

    you fish alot of different things eron and never have any luck…

    natureboy
    LaCrosse,WI
    Posts: 423
    February 10, 2009 at 7:42 pm #746877

    crankbaits on shell beds are the BEST… there’s nothing like feeling that feeling your rod tip… sand sand sand clam bass

    phishirman
    Madison, WI
    Posts: 1090
    February 11, 2009 at 3:04 am #747029

    great as if I didn’t have enough crap in my boat, now I gotta carry around a metal pipe and log chains

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 11, 2009 at 5:10 pm #747171

    Quote:

    I’ve fished alot of them and never had any luck. Try lily pads.

    Oh Please…………..there’s a line of B.S.!!

    eronningen
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1885
    February 11, 2009 at 11:35 pm #747350

    Whatever. Nice signature. Try this one, it suits you better. “I’d sell my mom for 2nd place….. Coyote223”

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    February 12, 2009 at 1:03 pm #747516

    Quote:

    Whatever. Nice signature. Try this one, it suits you better. “I’d sell my mom for 2nd place….. Coyote223”

    Lemme repeat that.

    garvi
    LACROSSE WI
    Posts: 1137
    February 12, 2009 at 4:10 pm #747578

    I have caught quite a few clams on spinner baits with the skirt actually in the clam not just snagged, along with a few fish in the same areas.
    Also I would think your underwater camera would help in locating clam beds

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 13, 2009 at 7:56 pm #748116

    Oh and whats this “Live life, taste death” scarrrrrrrrrrrrrry.

    eronningen
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1885
    February 16, 2009 at 4:45 pm #749025

    Quote:

    Oh and whats this “Live life, taste death” scarrrrrrrrrrrrrry.



    Can’t you even get something relevant to me this site?

    Go back in your hole, you mole.

    oldrat
    Upper Midwest
    Posts: 1531
    February 16, 2009 at 5:29 pm #749042

    guys I asked a question in the most professional manner.This year shell beds are being discussed from Florida on up..

    I have come across one or two, and have not had much luck, but I probably fished them at a poor time..

    but what I wanted was some discussion so that all of us could learn from one another. If I wanted name calling or infighting, I can go to a site where its rampant.. I really felt that this site was one where GUYS HELP GUYS Fish and learn how to fish better and with more variety.

    and even though I come across as stiff in my writing I really want to impart my knowledge so that others can learn.. and I know that I am long winded as well.. but if you read my stuff, there is always something to learn..

    So guys I ask that we have a free flow of discussion here on this thread and keep the personal problems to some place else..

    thanks and have a really really fine day.

    the ol’ rat..

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 16, 2009 at 7:08 pm #749069

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Oh and whats this “Live life, taste death” scarrrrrrrrrrrrrry.


    Can’t you even get something relevant to me this site?
    Go back in your hole, you mole.

    Well if ya ever posted anything that was relevant maybe I could. So go climb back in your cave,you neanderthal.

    Old Rat, we’re just having alittle fun so relax.

    eronningen
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1885
    February 16, 2009 at 8:30 pm #749105

    Old Rat-

    First off, if Coyote and I are bantering, its all in good fun. We happen to be good friends that always enjoy taking a shot at each other for a good laugh. I think in some cases it makes for an entertaining read or addition to a thread. Obviously, you are on “team serious” and I suspect you are an exception to my last sentence.

    The thread was started on 2/4 and died on 2/10 with one exception beyond that. With that said, and the fact that the two people you are calling out for “infighting” and “name calling” are good friends, I really don’t see a problem.

    I thank you for you’re contributions to the site. I like to read reports, see whats up, shoot the [censored] and so on, but the fact is, I really doubt most guys are going to post in public forum what has taken them years and years to figure out. But….I know that many, myself included would happily share a secret in a PM if it feels right.

    I have to go now, I have more name calling to do……

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 16, 2009 at 10:10 pm #749131

    Quote:

    Old Rat-
    First off, if Coyote and I are bantering, its all in good fun. We happen to be good friends that always enjoy taking a shot at each other for a good laugh. I think in some cases it makes for an entertaining read or addition to a thread. Obviously, you are on “team serious” and I suspect you are an exception to my last sentence.
    The thread was started on 2/4 and died on 2/10 with one exception beyond that. With that said, and the fact that the two people you are calling out for “infighting” and “name calling” are good friends, I really don’t see a problem.
    I thank you for you’re contributions to the site. I like to read reports, see whats up, shoot the [censored] and so on, but the fact is, I really doubt most guys are going to post in public forum what has taken them years and years to figure out. But….I know that many, myself included would happily share a secret in a PM if it feels right.
    I have to go now, I have more name calling to do……

    Hey Old Rat, I’ll save the time, dont send eronningen a pm cause he wont tell ya anything.

    eronningen
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1885
    February 16, 2009 at 10:59 pm #749146

    Since you made light of that comment, I’d pretty much share with anyone except you. You are the exception Coyote

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 16, 2009 at 11:37 pm #749161

    Quote:

    Since you made light of that comment, I’d pretty much share with anyone except you. You are the exception Coyote

    Like I didnt know that already.

    oldrat
    Upper Midwest
    Posts: 1531
    February 17, 2009 at 12:15 am #749177

    Sorry, but if you go to “another fishing / outdoors forum” this type of stuff isn’t bantering. it’s the real deal. and there are guys there who really hate, and I MEAN HATE each other.

    and its a much different atmosphere. So I am sorry that I didn’t realize that it was in good fun.. and I apologize.

    let just say that this other Lake and river LINK forum is a real battle zone.. and it causes me to be careful.

    so please under stand from where I have come from..

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    February 17, 2009 at 12:21 am #749183

    You’ll have to learn to live with the on-line ribbing between IDO’s very own Abbot & Costello. I’d apologize for them, but the apology would most certainly fall well short.

    I wish I could help you with the clam beds, but I haven’t found a decent clam bed in a long time. Like I’ve already stated, all the good clam beds(I know of) are long ago buried.

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 17, 2009 at 1:09 am #749209

    Quote:

    You’ll have to learn to live with the on-line ribbing between IDO’s very own Abbot & Costello. I’d apologize for them, but the apology would most certainly fall well short.
    I wish I could help you with the clam beds, but I haven’t found a decent clam bed in a long time. Like I’ve already stated, all the good clam beds(I know of) are long ago buried.

    If we’re “Abbot and Costello” you and Wats or Slop must be Dumb and Dumber!!

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    February 17, 2009 at 1:14 am #749213

    I was being nice. Don’t make me change my position on that…

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 17, 2009 at 1:28 am #749221

    Quote:

    I was being nice. Don’t make me change my position on that…

    Lemme say it again

    ikeslayer
    Rochester, mn, Usa, Earth
    Posts: 328
    February 17, 2009 at 3:04 pm #749419

    Quote:

    We happen to be good friends

    you fessed up to it – cute – tear
    you guys touch me with your words

    gregh
    s.e. minn
    Posts: 642
    February 17, 2009 at 3:42 pm #749435

    Quote:

    Quote:

    We happen to be good friends

    you fessed up to it – cute – tear
    you guys touch me with your words

    Your just jealous!!

    hydragold21
    Posts: 15
    February 17, 2009 at 6:23 pm #749515

    Just getting ready for the fishing tournys this year, and was wondering if anybody would be a for sure boater, so if I sign up to co angle the may 16 th flw I dont get screwed out of a boater.

    Jeremiah Shaver
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 4941
    February 17, 2009 at 7:04 pm #749537

    Hey Coyote,

    listen – sorry to have missed your wedding but just wanted to say thanks for sending the card….Congrats again

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