FISH CATCHING TRAVEL
Going to the lake in the morning. Since I managed to weasel a few out at the lake the other day it has been eating at me. It is quite possible that having my head up my rear trying to make the fish do something that they do not want to do had a big part in my recent lack of success. Fishing the past catches all fishermen at times, hard not to. So until I get back out there and toss that crankbait all morning it will drive me nuts. I will be on the water at daylight. And being at the lake will be close to home in case the Boss ends up needing something as she enters day 2 or her recovery.
Weather
79/94. Partly sunny and humid with a 40% chance of showers in places. Wind SSE 12-17 mph.
Lake Level
Monday 98.25 msl. Todayu 98.24 msl.
Bite Times
Major 12:24 pm to 14:24 pm.
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The Wade Right Fishing Belt and the new Madre Sling.
For all your wading needs.
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Got to the ramp at daylight, the water temp was 87 – 91 over the whole lake, the color is still sketchy, and the wind was light. It was clear overhead when I got up and watched the full moon sink into the horizon, and here came the clouds. Other than the wind white capping when I quit at noon conditions stayed the same all morning.
Best of the 13 I caught this morning.
Though I threw the buzzbait on a few small flat points, see the only one that ate above, I stuck with the chartreuse square bill. I was confident that the bite would be better, and the numbers bore that out. The only problem, size.
There was no place any better than any other, but throwing it near cover accounted for a few, the rest just got on, most close to the bank. The better places have some deep water close by, common this time of year. And today like Monday they did eat, the only one I missed all morning knocked a foot of slack in it and just did not catch up. And like Monday, a few “other” fish jumped on.
I small catfish stayed on, another followed it all the way to the boat. Then one smashed it and the tussle was on. Hoping it was a bass it turned out to be a pretty big carp. I was already envisioning the picture but being to lazy to get the net I tried to grab it, and after a couple of attempts it pulled off. It was hooked in the side of the head, if it would have been the mouth there would have been no getting off.
After a couple of fishless trips, then 6 Monday, 13 today was a definite improvement. Crankbait looks to be a ticket, and maybe throwing deeper diving baits might be effective. I did throw another similar bait and color but did not get a bite. It seemed they wanted the little tighter wiggle and noisy rattle. And for those of you who like the bladed jig it would sure seem to be an option right now.
The one thing I know for sure, seems like when I get above the bridge and go further up the fishing definitely declines. It is much dirtier way up, and while I hoped the crankbait would get it done in that water, not a bite. Most of the places I have caught the last 2 trips have been on the lower part of the lake. So while it was not a big fish day the bites were just often enough to keep it interesting.
And as side note the grandkids will be here next weekend and they want to go fishing. With the number of catfish shallow we should be able to catch a couple. And they always tell Granpa – We don’t want to touch them!
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There is a crazy story of a collegiate bass angler who was struck by lightning while practicing the other day. They saw the storm coming and took off and were hit running 55 mph. Best they could tell it hit the driver in the shoulder and exited out his pants into the boat seat. Wow! He was checked out and seems all is good. Man that could have been a lot worse, when you see it coming the lightning is often already there, so be careful next time you see one coming.
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Happy to report the Boss came through her knee surgery with flying colors. She had the most trouble with the after affects of the anesthesia. The Doc said it was all good and is ok to walk on it after a couple of days of rest. Then some rehab and she is good to go. It is hell getting old, it is not for the faint of heart.
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Rudy…Rudy…Rudy
Those of you who have been reading me for a while might remember the guy who gave me hell and said he would never read me again because of my comments on Rudy G. Well guess what? He has now been suspended from the practice of law in New York, and actually has to appear in court today for one of his bullshit legal filings. Then a hearing before the BAR to see whether he will actually be disbarred. No greater shame for an attorney. The BAR in its lengthy opinion said that he was suspended for lying, both to courts and to the public. End of story, he is a liar, plain and simple. And when the courts where he spread his nonsense get done with him and that nut Powell, much less the multiple lawsuits for defamation, (Making shit up.) he will be nothing more than a stain on the profession and one heck of a lot poorer. Sad to see what was once a well respected lawyer and politician sink to nothing more than a scumbag. And what next? Then a good chance he will be indicted. Told you so.
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In a perfect world I will have a few days on the Gulf next week. The Boss will be back in business and the kids will not be here until late in the week. The world continues to conspire against me but I should be good to go for a month or two after this latest commotion. Can you say Grand Isle? So keep stopping in and thanks of reading my stuff.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
