Comments on: The Hunt for Big John http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/ Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:37:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 By: Serena http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-449 Serena Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:12:00 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-449 This is great info to know.

]]> By: Bryce http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-222 Bryce Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:14:39 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-222 I went to an animal preserve in Homosassa Springs,Fl. a few years ago. Now they had some gators. They have crocs also. The best part of the day was feeding time. It was a little different being behind a fence than being Steve Erwin.

I must concur with Jim.Landing a fish while holding a drink is a skill some of us can only hope for.

]]> By: JimboFishman http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-221 JimboFishman Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:08:35 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-221 Yes I recall the, “Well, this is Florida, and this is water. There are only two things in the water in Florida, alligators, and alligator food,” statement.

But I also recall that due to a combination of Cpt Morgan’s Rum, Crown, Vodka, and a couple or three beers in the previous few hours, we were all three “gator proof.”

Considering I do not drink as much these days, I think we should stay in the boat from now on.

]]> By: armchairoutfitter http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-220 armchairoutfitter Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:29:45 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-220 Jimbo, in the interest of full disclosure:

1. That was my favorite spinnerbait;

2. I didn’t bother the gators, and they didn’t bother me;

3. Spiders are gross.

I don’t know about landing the fish without spilling, but I’m willing to try. I do know that you can mix rum and Coke in a can by putting your thumb over the hole and gently swirling. Then you will be “gator proof.” That’s sort of like “bullet proof,” and it works just as well, too!

Bryce, if you want to see gators in the wild, Mobile Bay is the place for you. There, or pretty much anywhere in Florida. I once asked my Florida host if there were alligators around, and he answered, “Well, this is Florida, and this is water. There are only two things in the water in Florida, alligators, and alligator food.” If we hadn’t been wearing life jackets at the time and bobbing in 60 feet of water at night, that would have been hilarious.

]]> By: Bryce http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-218 Bryce Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:16:55 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-218 Mike,I don’t know about casting but I do know about drinks in my hand.I’ll match you one of these days.I agree with shooting holes in the boat excitement.Hell,when I was younger shooting contonmouths in Muddy Bottom was pretty exciting.It would be a real rush to come across a gator of any size in the wild.

]]> By: JimboFishman http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-217 JimboFishman Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:31:54 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-217 I can recall a time that a certain fisherman in FL had a major issue while trying to save a lure. It was not that he was waist to chest deep in snake and gator infested waters…….it was due to a few reeds that held an extraordinary number of spiders. (I mean, the suggestion that there MIGHT be a spider around caused this fisherman to almost walk on water.)

However, with that said. I do agree that you cast quite well while holding a drink. The issue here is….that is a novice skill. The important accomplishment occurs when you are able to set the hook and then land the fish without either putting the drink down or spilling it.

I, being the true expert, suggest drinking faster as the correct solution.

]]> By: armchairoutfitter http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-216 armchairoutfitter Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:53:19 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-216 I’m thinking just about anything could potentially be too little for a gator. I guess it depends on the gator. It seems to me that gators could make one do stupid stuff like shooting holes in the boat and such. That might be more “excitement” than I need, although I did try to hit one with a spinnerbait once in Florida. While wading. At night. Not one of my better decisions, but nobody casts better with a drink in the other hand than I do.

]]> By: Bryce http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-213 Bryce Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:48:16 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-213 Hey Jimbo.I take offense to that night hunting thing.My spotlight makes it look like daylight to me. Would my .44 mag. be too little for a gator?

]]> By: JimboFishman http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-212 JimboFishman Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:59:18 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-212 Bryce,

You are from Ramer….that means you know how to hunt at night!!!

Of course the part you may be having an issue with is that THIS is Legal…and does not involve whitetails..or….deer.

Just think REALLY BIG frogs.

]]> By: Bryce Stanfield http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-208 Bryce Stanfield Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:46:38 +0000 http://armchairoutfitter.com/2008/06/15/the-hunt-for-big-john/#comment-208 Now that looks like fun. The only problem I would have is hunting at night. Not exactly like gigging frogs, is it?

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