FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

I wasn’t sure if I was going this morning, the weather forecast called for some showers which we sorely need.  When I got up and looked outside it was wet, but just lightly misting.  So off I went, and I am glad I did.

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Time to fish!

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The Wade Right Fishing Belt and the new Madre Sling.

For all your wading needs.

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It was one of those mornings, it lightly drizzled, then the sun came out, then back under.  The wind was down until 9:00 and then it started to blow, which was fine by me.  After yesterday the plan was spinnerbait, and other than one here and there pitching or on swim jig it was buzzing a spinnerbait in the wind.  They were fairly agressive today and it was cool to watch them materialize out of nowhere and smoke it.

Just a good average this morning.

I switched to a little smaller 1/4-ounce white spinnerbait with #2 and 3 silver Colorado blades to more match the size of the bait I was seeing flipping.  Today most were off the edge of some cover, much more on the flatter banks with grass or trash.  Running it about 2/3 speed right on the surface and today when they wanted it they ate.  I keep the trolling motor down and on and just covered the miles.

Love watching the wolf it!

It did not seem to make a real difference today, up lake or down.  It was more a matter of cover, on a little flatter places with deeper water close by.  The weather would change, but there was one constant, a nice steady breeze.  While it was blowing an easy 20mph+ they were in the wind.  And the bite was about 50/50 with some barely pulling it under, and other just annihilating it.  But no matter how they ate it was plenty of fish.

When the bite was on it was on! 

I think it was only 2 smalls on the swim jig and a couple including the second one above pitching a 4″ Power Bait Pit Boss in the California color.  Though I only threw it a minute or two they were happy to eat it.  And a little credit to Berkley on their claim that fish hold on to it longer.  Now I am not sure “how much longer” but they often eat and swim with it, which the couple did today.  Seem to give you just another second to get the hooks set.  But in spite of quick results fishing it spinnerbait is my favorite way to bass fish.

They seemed to like it making a small wake but not horribly fast.  And today it might be on the first turn of the crank or half way back so you had to keep your eyes on it.  If I were guessing the way they are posistioned right now a square bill might be a great choice it that is your thing.  But one thing is really clear right now, they are biting and with these perfect conditions might just keep after it for a little while longer.  So do whatever floats your boat, deep or shallow, the fishing has been as good this spring as it has been in a couple of years.

What is next?  Looking at the weather I just might try to slip out to the bay Friday.  But here is an interesting observation.  I have not used as much gas on 2 trips to the lake, and could go one more easy, as I did on one trip to POC.  This gas thing sucks but it is what it is and since the only option is staying home that won’t work.  So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.

Good Luck and Tight Lines