Casting Deck Dance

Posted 2/26/2004 11:42 AM (#98639)
Subject: Casting Deck Dance


In watching the fishing shows this winter I've noticed when the host sets the hook they each do a distinctive dance step(s). Some do a two step, some a shuffel, others do the twist.

What dance step do you do when you set the hook on your toothy critter?

Does your dance vary with the lure your using? ie, the Bucktail Boogie, or the Topwater Tap, The Slider Shuffel?

ChadG
Posted 2/26/2004 12:25 PM (#98644 - in reply to #98639)
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I do a combination twist with a two step shuffle. Sometimes I can incorporate a jump in with the twist and then two step. Those sharing the front deck need to be alive up there, sometimes it gets crazy.
tomyv
Posted 2/26/2004 12:28 PM (#98645 - in reply to #98644)
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Location: Washington, PA
Being that I fish from a canoe quite a bit. When I have someone with me, sometimes it get's a little shaky. That being said, after the hookset, countless times I fall down, and have been lucky enough to have battles on my knees with fish. I should tape it, it would probably be pretty funny.
VMS
Posted 2/26/2004 1:46 PM (#98653 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota
The topwater twist....

The jitterbug-"Jitterbug" 1 - 2 - 3slide...

MiserMike
Posted 2/26/2004 3:06 PM (#98662 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: Racine WI
Been so long since I got a hit -- the minuet.
Mr.Pike
Posted 2/26/2004 3:51 PM (#98666 - in reply to #98662)
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
the electric GLIDE
sworrall
Posted 2/26/2004 4:59 PM (#98670 - in reply to #98666)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I just ease back on the bike seat and say, "There she is!" No dance, just sit and hit.
Steve Jonesi
Posted 2/26/2004 5:24 PM (#98671 - in reply to #98639)
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I don't do a dance per se but I will do a Triple Lindy off the deck this year if she's 50". Steve
Muskydr
Posted 2/26/2004 7:31 PM (#98684 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: Tomahawk, Wisconsin
I am in the same boat as Mr. Worral on this one, sit back and hit em hard!! I did see a buddy of mine two step all the way around my Ranger last summer as he battled a super fathead out on Lake Tomahawk. When he stopped dancin that bulldawg came flyin right out of her mouth I hope this year we can do that same dance out there if she's willing!!
crippler
Posted 2/26/2004 8:45 PM (#98690 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: winnipeg manitoba
I cruise with the groove. a little wall street shuffle. gee its been so long i forgot my other song, can't wait till spring ...crippler
ToddM
Posted 2/26/2004 8:56 PM (#98695 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: oswego, il
I do the macarena, works for me.:-)

Actually, I just yell to my dad to get the net immediately. By the time he gets around to it, the fish has been to the boat at least once or twice and I am yelling at him to hurry his arse up.
KARLOUTDOORS
Posted 2/26/2004 9:09 PM (#98698 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs
Seeing a friend of mine after several years of trying to boat his first muskie do his version of an end zone celebration was sight that will be forever etched into my mind. Mid October on Lac Courte Orielles after a 40"er rached the net via the end of his line resulted in a celebratory dance which kinda went like this "MUSKIE!!!" hop, "MUSKIE!!!!!!!" hop, "MUSKIE!!!!!!!!!!!"Hop, "WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOA!!!!!!!!!!!!" SPLASH. The unintentional splash portion of the celebration into the 50+/- degree water of LCO is what we all still laugh at today. It was also a long ride from Wismo point to Barbertown Bay for a soaked "Spud" for him to get into some dry clothes. All in all, no harm to anyone and a memory for a lifetime. Thanks Spud.
See ya on th ewater,
Karloutdoors.
lobi
Posted 2/26/2004 9:19 PM (#98701 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: Holly, MI
Does this count as a casting deck in the off season? The pics are of my 7 yr old who is learning to use a bait-caster. I hope they come in the right order as played out. "The wind up" then "The pitch" finally "The catch" (he caught a tree in the yard)

It looks more like the Derrick Jeeter than the 2 step..




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uptown
Posted 2/26/2004 9:24 PM (#98702 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: mpls
Mine's more like slam dancing from the early 80's. Tripping over crap in the boat and all.
ToddM
Posted 2/26/2004 9:36 PM (#98703 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: oswego, il
I got to thinking, I think I will srap the macarena this year and have a mash pit in the middle of the boat.
xllund
Posted 2/27/2004 7:17 AM (#98722 - in reply to #98639)
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I actually prefer the Curly Shuffle.

Larry, Moe, get the net!
stephendawg
Posted 2/27/2004 7:42 AM (#98726 - in reply to #98639)
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Location: Lafayette, IN
I throw my hands up in he air and say, "WOW! 10,000 casts already???"
mikie
Posted 2/27/2004 8:33 AM (#98728 - in reply to #98726)
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Location: Athens, Ohio
One of the best deck dances I've seen in a long time came from Gregg Thomas on the Badfish video when he and Laura were out on Mille Lacs. They got his fish in the net, and he starts whoopin about how it is the biggest fish he's ever caught (I bet he says that to all the girls!). Hard to tell if his next move is a hug or a grope, but that dance is definately a Morehead Jig. m
Beaver
Posted 2/27/2004 12:02 PM (#98768 - in reply to #98639)
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I don't dance, but I do set the hook with some "authority".
Ask Worrall, the boat moves when I set the hook. I've almost dumped more than one partner in the drink.
Beaver