Guess What I Got!

That Kuh-plooo you were hearing in your pipes across the metro tonight had nothing to do with your pipes. I was a practicing with my new clonker.

It’s a bad sign when you open the package and the instructions are on VHS. How the heck someone in this century can view that, I don’t know, but it was from Iowa. So, I guess a DVD would be too much to ask. It’s not like it looks too complicated.

For such a simple device, it sure makes a strong sound in the laundry tub. It might not call me a monster, but it sure will be fun after a few beers on a slow night. I had to stop when I saw a wisker coming up through the drain on the laundry room floor. I know how you guys feel about targeting them in the winter.

Photos to come…whether you want them or not!

What the Sam are you talking about

Danno, we’ve been wondering that for a couple years now.

Pug…put up a picture of your new toy.

In the mean time Danno…My mom told me that you’ll go blind if used to much.

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and I just got done cleaning the keyboard from the last outburst

Pug, Not to bring attention to my age or anything, but I have a VHS player in the shop. At the same time I have a tank near by not being used. To bad I don’t have any bullheads for you to test it on. Just a thought, cann’t wait to hear the out come of this………

The girlfriend was chuckling when I pulled the clonker out of the package. I was motioning like I was using it and making the kerplunk sound with my mouth.

I’ll have to stop on by soon Mr. Moore. I am going to need another rig this year, so I have to stop on by. I miss my one piece cat rod. The action wasn’t as heavy as the glowstick I got from you, but there is something about a one piece rod that I like. A bit bulky sometimes, but worth it. I also want a rod about a foot longer than the glowstick. I also need some medicine for the cabin fever. I’ll be needing some terminal tackle. I am thinking about fixing up some pre-rigs this year, as I am going to be experimenting a little. I am thinking about trying some drop lines with heavy mono so if the sinker gets hung up, I don’t have to retie everything if it breaks. Look at me carrying on. I tell you I go nuts this time of year.

Bob I have bullheads if you need them. Damn things are starting to eat the 4-6inch shiners now.

Just finishing up the transfer from VHS to DVD (Thanks Work). Anyone want to come over for a viewing party? I can set up a big storage container full of water and we can all practice.

Not on your life.

Next thing, everyone will be bragging there clonger is bigger

It’s clonKer Bret…clonker!

I just watched the video and they caught one that was maybe 50# that they put on the scale and said was 70#

The video is suppose to teach the proper technique, yet the guy sounded like he didn’t know exactly how to use it. I guess I am going to have to find some European catfish boards to find the proper way to use it, although I don’t know how many Wels catfish lurk our waters. However just seeing the lady struggle with that fish got my heart a racing and I cannot wait for May and river temps above 50! I’ll probably use it if there isn’t much action after and hour or two on a night and my bullhead isn’t twitching my line.

You could always try it tommorow on the ice!!

Sure, if I want to get chased off the lake by Dave wielding an auger!

I wanna see pics of this thing

Here’s a little free advertising for Denny, Pro Cats and the Clonk.

Pug…$50 for any picture with the Clonk and the fish you caught with it!

How confident can I be using a tool that they are will to give you your money back plus if it actually works. It’s almost as if he is daring me to catch something!

Everyone put me on speed dial and if you catch a monster give me a call. I will meet you anywhere so I can get my money back!

Personally, I think this thread is worth $39.

In all fairness, I’ve never tried one….and in all fairness, I laughed at Reel Weeds the first time I saw them too.

No matter how much I knock it, I can’t wait to give it a go this summer. Unless I start having luck with it, it’s not like it will be the first thing I will do whenever I start fishing. If things are slow, it’ll be worth a go. I am glad I got it.

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Me too.

I thought this might be worth bringing back to the top.

I thought you said you were going to bed.

Horrible Execution
I have since watched some guys from Europe doing it and I now know how it is done. Unfortunately (Or fortunately)I do not have it anymore.

I think you have it down…just need a better rhythm.

So, since your clonk was stolen…what have you been using?

Now I meditate and try to will them to bite. Funny,it works just as well.

There’s an eye opener.

I would also like to add……..WOW.

Mike, clearly I was unaware of this thread before we went out on the CROIX

Jarrett, you have to earn the right to fish with the clonk.

I must not have the fever as bad this year because that video is quite embarrassing. And it’s not the clonk so much as my delivery and the fact I am doing it in a tub too small.

Here’s a Pro
Notice he goes straight through the water. It is less of a plunging action like I did.

This Dude is good too.

what is this suppose to do? just the noise is supposed to attract the fish? Anybody local have any sort of success with this or is it safe to claim “gimmic?

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what is this suppose to do? just the noise is supposed to attract the fish? Anybody local have any sort of success with this or is it safe to claim “gimmic?

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The theory is that the sound attracts cats. They seem to be quite popular in Europe for Wels cats. I wouldn’t completely dismiss it, but I won’t be buying one anytime soon.

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I wouldn’t completely dismiss it, but I won’t be buying one anytime soon.

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Its hard for any of us to take anything seriously when only mplspug has invested in one(I guess its 2 now?).

In the first video I like the way the head is turned to keep from getting Clonk juice to the face