FISH CATCHING TRAVEL
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Thought For the Day
“Why when the weather forecast calls for 20 – 30 mph winds are they always right, then when they forecast 5 -10 mph they are always wrong? Just wondering.”
They got the forecast right the last 24 hours. It was warm this morning at daylight (Wednesday) and at noon it is 56 degrees with a cool north wind. Yesterday was interesting and gives me hope that the fishing is on the upswing. Tomorrow it will stay cool and while it might affect the fishing some, the light wind should allow me to do a couple of things I could not yesterday. The Bang O Lure will get a good workout. With the water clearing like it has it is time to catch them on topwater. It will definitely be a post cold front day and the only way to find out is to go.
Weather
45/61 Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Wind NE 5 – 10 mph. 50% chance of rain.
Lake Level
Yesterday 96.78 msl Today 96.80 msl (Hopefully the beginning of a raise.)
Solunar Periods
Good 9:51 am to 11:51 am Best 4:04 pm to 6:04 pm.
Tip of the Day
The discharge is loaded with white bass, some crappie, catfish, and some really big bass. So if you are fishing the lake this weekend be sure to give it a shot.
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On arrival at the ramp the water looked like it is on the way up. And the real surprise, the water temp was way up. It was in the mid 60’s over the whole lake, must have been the warm rain Tuesday. The water is clear if you disregard the brown tint which looks like is here to stay.
There are no pictures today, of the 7 that I boated not a one was worth getting the camera out. (Who needs to see another little fish, I sure don’t.) To make a long story short, it was 46 degrees when I left the house and 52 when I quit at 3:30. Instead of fishing down lake I headed up and threw spinnerbait, crank bait, and swim jig.
3 jumped on the spinnerbait, the others produce zip. This has been the slowest swim jig bite I have seen in the last 4 years, but I have hope that they will get on it as soon as the weather settles down. This crazy weather has kept the fish wondering what is next. Super hot? Super cold? Falling water? Rising water? If you think about it that is not the recipe for consistent fishing. They wanted the spinnerbait a lot slower, and I had several small taps on the twister I am using as a trailer, crappie I am guessing.
So then downlake to throw the Bang O Lure. With this water color it is tougher to see when it is jerked down deep, consequently you could not see them coming and while 4 hooked up, at least that many made a pass at it while it was under without getting a hook in them. The good thing, they were all near the back of the coves. The fellas are there just waiting for the ladies. I kept after it here and there, but just could not get them going. Suffice to say the weather clearly put a damper on the bite. So after a short trip I called it a day.
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Joe dropped this fishing report and a couple of pictures.
Had a good Monday on a local pond here in san antonio. 5 lbs and not an ounce more. (Wow – an honest fisherman!)
(Sorry the other pic would not load.)Was the last cast of very windy day up here in a kayak.Had to get to the bank and have a guy take the pic on my flip phone
Sounds like a pretty good finish to a windy day. In the words of Ike – Never Give Up. And another thing you can take from this report, and another he sent us, there are lots of fishing options, even if you live in the city. It is just a matter of putting on your thinking cap and finding a way to get on the water and a kayak is a great option. So congrats on the big one and I appreciate the report. And the rest of you feel free to send your reports, comments, and bitches my way, love to get them.
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For all you saltwater fisherman I have not forgot where the bay is. I know it has been bass city around here, but this is my favorite time of year on freshwater. But by the same token it is time to catch a big trout and I just need to get off my ass and head to the Upper Laguna for a few days. And with my plumbing buddies whining about putting some trout in the boat and Aaron wanting a redfish beat down the pressure is on. So I will try to get all those things done coming soon. Here is Aaron with an over he caught on a spinnerbait with me a couple of years ago in Keller Bay. Seeing it again is enough to get my blood flowing.
His spinnerbait hit the water and was instantly flushed. A heck of a battle on light tackle.
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The lake is about to go nuts. With the water temp in the mid 60’s all over the lake and a warming trend on the way there is about to be some seriously good fishing. The small guys are there just waiting for the girls to make the move, which I think is about to happen in a big way. The bass and tilapia will hit the beds and the crappie should move shallow soon, and I mean the next few days. So while today was a grind, spring is coming, I hope, and with it what might be a super bite in the next week. So get out there and give them a go.
We on the other hand will be hiking and 4 wheeling in New Mexico for the Boss’s birthday. The weather out there looks pretty good and I always really look forward to the back country and looking for critters. And of all things I was about to send my application for the elk hunt so might as well make a hand delivery.
It will be a short trip and when I get back if it will settle down, and freakin’ warm up some, it will be time to get after the salt. But looking back on the last 3 trips on the lake it has been cold, blowing, and raining, and while I toughed it out a few days I am just sick of this weather. Every year I try to hurry the fishing along, and maybe a short break will improve my attitude and results some. So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
