New to the river,help?

  • ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    May 10, 2003 at 5:18 pm #1328428

    Hi everyone,I’m new to the site and want to say hi to all you river guys.I look forward to the site,it looks very nice.I’m fishing the Iowa GNWC division this year.I have a tourney on the Miss. at Prairie Du Chein(sp?) on June 22nd.The only river eye fishing I have done is on the Red River in the fall.Alot of vertical jigging or we pull cranks.Anyone have any tips for this time of year?Also what pool would this be,9 or 10?
    Again hello to everyone!
    Ryan Hale

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 10, 2003 at 11:36 pm #266342

    Hey Ryan,

    The pool that PdC sits on is Pool 10. I have some copies of the Hot Spots maps they used to make to help you along. I did reply to your post in the trip swap forum and would be glad to help you out around our pool. I see you like to pull cranks and do some vertical jigging. How about hand lining? This method kicks butt for me in the summer months. If you have any other questions for me feel free to ask.

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    May 11, 2003 at 3:21 am #266361

    Dave thanks so much for the reply.Guess what?I’ve never hand-lined or see it done before!!!I would have no idea what to do.It would be neat to see how it works.
    I do find it hard to believe my post was looked at 93 times and your the only person to offer help.I wasn’t asking for spots, just techniques for this time of year.Dave thanks so much for your time and help.
    Ryan Hale

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 11, 2003 at 3:23 am #266362

    One thing I will guarantee !!!

    We WILL have a good time !!!

    I look foreward to meeting up with you…Make sure to shoot me a e-mail or a pm when things get closer and we’ll set up more details.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    May 11, 2003 at 11:26 am #266347

    Hey Ryan!

    Many people aren’t registered for this site and can’t post. Many are looking for information too. With a subject line like yours, it draws many people that are looking for this info. Because this sites members are all up and down the river, many have no clue as to what tips to give you (like me,)

    But, one tip I know for sure is that you are in the best hands for that stretch of river. Although I’ve never met ecnook, I’ve read many of his posts and he has gained my respect as a knowlagable and respected guide.

    One question for Ecnook, what is hand lining? It sounds like you should be wearing gloves when you’re doing this?!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 11, 2003 at 11:39 am #266344

    I’ve had many ask this same question. I’m going to give you a link that will take you to the best explanation I can lead you to. The man who wrote this article in the man who taught me…

    The Art of Hand Lining

    Enjoy !!

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    May 11, 2003 at 1:52 pm #266374

    Brian thanks for the reply.I guess I really don’t understand the Miss. river that well.I thought the same presentations would work all up and down the river.
    Dave that is a good article on hand-lining.It sounds like a very neat thing to watch,Have you ever had problems with hand or finger injuries?Take care.
    Ryan Hale

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    May 11, 2003 at 3:27 pm #266383

    The guys who know him call him “stumpy”.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    May 11, 2003 at 4:42 pm #266391

    Now that was interesting! Although my first thought was “I’ll keep my rods and my fingers”…stumpy.

    DMan
    Long Lake IL.
    Posts: 350
    May 11, 2003 at 8:35 pm #266411

    Ecnook, How can I get a copy of a Hotspots map on Pool 10? I can never find one on Pool 10, even the Hotspots catalog does not show one to order.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 12, 2003 at 1:17 am #266421

    They are a hand me down…If you pm me your address I might be able to get you a copy….

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    May 12, 2003 at 1:42 am #266424

    One question for you Dave. Where did you get the hand lining reel? Thanks for your help.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    May 12, 2003 at 3:04 am #266445

    1-608-326-6764 ask for Hutch. Hes the guy who wrote the article. Tell him I sent you. Thanks, Bill

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 12, 2003 at 11:56 am #266462

    Hutch is the the guy I got them from. I own two sets.Hutch specializes in hand lining. If you were to give him a call and set up a personal visit I am positive he would spend some time with you, going over some basic do’s and dont’s of hand lining.Better yet,set up a guide trip with him,,,There is a lot more to it than just purchasing a set-up.Please feel free to shoot me any more questions and I’ll be glad to help.If your ever in the area and I’m free I’d be glad to show you how it works on the river.

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