12-28-2007, 08:20 PM
I tell you a trick with the duck breasts. First of all, they will dry out very quickly on the grill. What I do when I grill them is fillet them down the middle and lay bacon in the crease evenly. You can even toss in some bannana peppers or what have you. The grease from the bacon keeps the meat moist, and it also tells you when the duck is done. Once the bacon starts crisping on the ends, the duck is cooked and ready to serve.
You're close in your accessment, i'm actually in South Carolina. Anyhow, in your quest to catch many different species of fish, you'll find that you won't be successful with out the right equipment. Even catfishing cat be deceptive, especially on the black water rivers of the carolinas. Sonar, for one, is indespensible. Not only to catch fish, but to prevent damage to your boat and gear. The water may look deep and snag free, but more times than not it's probably shallow and full of stumps and limbs. LOL Murphy's Law. But, you can target fish in a primitive fashion and still be successful if you follow the basics. Bass and panfish are easily targeted with out the use of safisticated equipment. Catfish are more complicated, atleast the larger species like blues and flatheads. The tactics change drastically from one body of water to another. It's best to rely on the local knowledge of your bait and tackle stores in your area. More times than not they will be more than happy to guide you in the right direction.
Fishing in the ocean, where I primarily fish, requires the use of Global Positioning systems, Sonar, and other fun gadgets to help us along the way. I remember using a map and compass to find the "general" location of the reef, but that took alot longer and nothing was gaurenteed. Then there was Loran C, and then came GPS. I've seen alot of anglers buy their fancy boats and gear, just to sit in the general area of the reef and never catch a thing. With out the right stuff, you're going to strike out almost every time.
But, it's not about catching fishing right? LOL, BULL CRAP! You've got to catch something, atleast every now and then. Or, what's the point in investing cash into a hobby you suck at? Might as well get a hydro slide or take up water skiing.
Now that i'm off my soap box, you'll find the kitty fish in the deep holes during daylight hours, and along the shore line at night. Channel/bull catfish dig structure, especially large deep holes, since they congrigate in large schools depending on the body of water. Bridges with drop offs along the pilons are prime time areas for channels, as well as big flat heads.
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You're close in your accessment, i'm actually in South Carolina. Anyhow, in your quest to catch many different species of fish, you'll find that you won't be successful with out the right equipment. Even catfishing cat be deceptive, especially on the black water rivers of the carolinas. Sonar, for one, is indespensible. Not only to catch fish, but to prevent damage to your boat and gear. The water may look deep and snag free, but more times than not it's probably shallow and full of stumps and limbs. LOL Murphy's Law. But, you can target fish in a primitive fashion and still be successful if you follow the basics. Bass and panfish are easily targeted with out the use of safisticated equipment. Catfish are more complicated, atleast the larger species like blues and flatheads. The tactics change drastically from one body of water to another. It's best to rely on the local knowledge of your bait and tackle stores in your area. More times than not they will be more than happy to guide you in the right direction.
Fishing in the ocean, where I primarily fish, requires the use of Global Positioning systems, Sonar, and other fun gadgets to help us along the way. I remember using a map and compass to find the "general" location of the reef, but that took alot longer and nothing was gaurenteed. Then there was Loran C, and then came GPS. I've seen alot of anglers buy their fancy boats and gear, just to sit in the general area of the reef and never catch a thing. With out the right stuff, you're going to strike out almost every time.
But, it's not about catching fishing right? LOL, BULL CRAP! You've got to catch something, atleast every now and then. Or, what's the point in investing cash into a hobby you suck at? Might as well get a hydro slide or take up water skiing.
Now that i'm off my soap box, you'll find the kitty fish in the deep holes during daylight hours, and along the shore line at night. Channel/bull catfish dig structure, especially large deep holes, since they congrigate in large schools depending on the body of water. Bridges with drop offs along the pilons are prime time areas for channels, as well as big flat heads.
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