FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

Will get up and gone early in the morning.  Really want to give the topwater a good go before the sun comes up.  Have not decided where yet, will do that when I pull out of the driveway.  Head to where I know some are or a completely different place where they should be.  No matter what it will be fishing on a nice fall day.  It does not get a whole lot better than so we shall see how it goes when it is all said and done.

This says it all about the great outdoors.

Weather

58/78.  Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a 55% chance of a passing shower in the afternoon.  Wind   E 8 – 15 mph.

Tides

High 2:21 am – 1.56ft   Low 2:22 pm – 0.19ft

Bite Times

Major   6:45 am to 8:45 am.    Minor   2:04 pm to 3:04 pm.   (The tides and bite times combine to make it good day, I hope.

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The Wade Right Fishing Belt and the new Madre Sling.

For all your wading needs.

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As I write this it is raining fairly hard this morning and from the forecast it might rain off and on for several more days.  Good thing I decided to head back to the creek as we have had this same scenario in the past, and the creek and river fishing was ended before it got started.  To much fresh water, not to mention the color is not good trout water so it will be the week before we know how bad it gets.

The weather was perfect when I headed down river.  Catching a couple (Or a dozen!) on topwater was the plan.  And though a couple did jump on fishing was slow as far as numbers go.  But since I was pushing it, it is early and still warm, it is not surprising that they are not in there big time yet.

Nice size but just not enough of them.  Salt and Pepper Knockin Tail and topwater.

There was 3 bites on topwater, and I managed to hook up with 2 of them.  The rest, if you can call 10 or so the rest, came on plastics.  Whether the 4″ Salt and Pepper on a heavy 1/8th jig head or the 3 1/2′ Nuked Glow on a light 1/8th screw lock, there was no difference in the bites with both being about equal.  The only real difference was they tended to eat the Nuked Glow as it fell slower so the hookup ratio was better.  Since I wanted to keep after the trout I did no real red fishing but did lose a big one on a topwater and had another halfhearted boil.

One here and one there.

I added the 4″ Pearl Knockin Tail under a popping cork and while I had 2 bites neither came to the net.  The water was not moving, and when it seemed like it was going out just a hair it did not last long. And the fact it was sunny and nice with no wind did not seem to help matters either.

The only red and one of 2 flounder.  Most today on the 3 1/2″ Nuked Glow Knockin Tail on a 1/8th screw lock jig head.

I did catch a couple quite a bit farther up river and it seems they are coming in, but it will depend on what happens the next week.  To much fresh will stop that in it’s tracks.  I can’t blame it all on the fish, I had a few more bites that should have made the net, but all in all a nice day on the water, hope it is not over before it gets started.

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As you know I have complained repeatedly about the potential for chronic wasting disease (CWD) from captive deer breeding facilities to our wild herd.  We should have a clearer picture of the threat following this season.  So, if this applies to you be sure to have your deer checked, our herd may depend on it, or I can shut up about it.

TPWD reminds hunters that agency wildlife biologists and animal health officials are collecting and testing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) samples from hunter-harvested deer to get a clearer picture of the prevalence and distribution of the disease across Texas. Proactive monitoring improves the state’s response time to CWD detection and can greatly reduce the risk of the disease further spreading to neighboring captive and free-ranging populations.

Hunters in surveillance and containment zones must meet submission requirements of harvested CWD susceptible species. Additionally, hunters outside of established surveillance and containment zones are encouraged to voluntarily submit their harvest for testing at a check station, for free, before heading home from the field. Hunters can find a map of TPWD check stations  for all CWD zones on the TPWD website. Hunters can also contact their local biologist to submit a sample.

Thanks TPWD for this.  Hope this answers lots of questions.  And it would be nice if the preliminary numbers were released as soon as possible, before the issue fades from the public conversation.  So, get your deer checked no matter where you shoot it in the state, it is the responsible thing to do.

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Just how much is a real piece of junk in my yard worth?

we have boat that was left on our property with its trailer with no title bill of sale will be given I dont know anything about it just it has been seating here for 7 years asking $800 obo on it

I just chose $800 because I need a new smart tv.

The rest of the boat is great.

15′ Bass Boat with out a motor. Has a bad transom. The rest of the boat is solid

Except for the part that holds that motor thingy.

Great price on a 1977.

Don’t have title, just bill of sale. Needs some work; bought as a project but don’t have the time, unfortunately. Many extras! $8,300 /OBO

If it say “project” and no title run as fast as you can.

Just fish a couple of hours it will be fine.

Boat with trailer has small leaked about a cup an hour. 14 foot long and 5 foot wide . No title

Course you can’t get it licensed.

What is a little rot?

Project boat, needs stringers replaced. Water got in the boat in the past causing rot in some places. Started working on it but can’t finish.

A really simple project to finish.

It happens to the best of them.

Has been sitting up for over 2 years since it has been run. Needs work.

Whether it is just neglected or sitting in a garage not being run is never good on an engine.  Why the skiff had to go.

Buying a used boat can be an adventure.  Some are diamonds in the rough, many are just rough.  So take your time, ask plenty of questions.  If it is one of the late model boats in the $50k+ market if they cannot produce maintenance records including compression numbers walk away.  Anybody selling an expensive boat should be more than happy to document it all or let you talk to their mechanic.  Remember it is your money and they are not being nice letting you buy their boat.

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This buying a house thing is a pain in the ass.  Colorado makes it more complicted than it needs to be.  But the Boss keeps telling it is just a process which is no conselation but at least it looks like everything on our end is done so closing should go on January 5.  Can’t wait.  Can you say ice fishing?

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Tomorrow will be the lake.  The weather looks promising for bass fishing so it will be up and gone first thing.  Then later in the week if it is not raining POC is in my future.  Colton (The best young fisherman on the coast and Saltwater Legends winner.) in his Facebook report says he has been tearing trout up for 3 days.  The best news, plenty of 15″s, which is a sure sign the 17′ 3 fish post freeze limit is working.  Hard as it might be for some folks to believe fishing pressure matters, even on the coast.  And speaking of Colton and the Everlast fishing team, Everlast just announced that they will be sponsoring another team, which will include his dad, Pat.  All I have to say about that, other teams need to be scared.  Good luck to them it is coming up fast.

And here is a scary number – this is my 1,500 post!  No wonder I get tired of it at times.  It has been a labor of love which will continue, until who knows when.  But I can not tell youo how much I appreciate all the support.  Thanks.

That about covers it for today.  The fishing will continue and with deer season right around the corner the best time of the year to be on the water is now.  So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.

Good Luck and Tight Lines