FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

After looking at the weather report decided to head back to the creek, not enough clouds for the lake.  But looking at what is to come the lake will be back in play with the weather change that is coming.  But until then I have some unfinished business, fixing that “Poor Execution” of yesterday.  So it will be up early and off first thing.  And as a side note still having a little trouble wrapping my head around the tide times.  Guess I should use the easy method:  Print up the tables and once you put the boat in toss them in the creek and see which way they go.

Weather

69/83.  Partial sunshine with an 8% chance of rain.  Wind   ESE 10 – 25 mph.

Tides

 Low 9:06 am – 0.32 feet.   High 8:49 pm +1.41 feet.

Bite Times

Minor   7:48 am to 8:48 am.   Major 1:08 pm to 3:08 pm.

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The Wade Right Fishing Belt and the new Madre Sling.

For all your wading needs.

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One of the good things about the blog is the ability to look back to see how it was going in years past.  When I looked back yesterday I just got the new color from Knockin Tail, the Honeydew.  I took one look at it then and knew it would catch them fresh or salt.  And it also made me realize that it was the color of choice for me last winter so why not give it a go.  Good choice.  So the blog really is a fishing log and history can and does repeat itself.

I finally landed one today.  To bad it was 1 for 3.

 I wish I could say it was all unicorns and fairytales, but it wasn’t.  Not sure what my flounder issue is, but I managed to lose 2, both like the one above.  Once the tide started falling they moved to the edge of the grassy shoreline, and the bites came on the first or second fall.  I tried reeling really slow on one without putting any real pressure on it, then the other setting the hook like I was bass fishing, but they still came off.  But I got one in the boat so it was not a total loss.

The 4″ Honeydew Knockin Tail did the serious work today.

It was really foggy this morning and the water temp is still in the mid 70’s.  I started on a point first thing and they were there.  Most of them in less than 2 foot of water and smoking it.  There is just something about the Honeydew color but when they are on it they eat.  After boating several I made a move.

It was a solid bite this morning.  Can you say points?

I headed to another point where I have been getting topwater bites and caught a small right away.  Then it seemed to be deja vu all over again.  I ended up missing 3 more including a couple that it sure looked like they smoked it.  Then on the bank across from it 2 more took a run at it and just did not come over the side.  Unfortunately, the topwater bite completely stalled when the sun was full out as it has been.  If you want a topwater bite, get out at daylight, and I mean before sunrise.  But…………a while later I tossed it over a big flat point and a big red crashed behind it.  Being the rookie I am I pulled it away from him.  Dumb.

The tide was moving out when they bit and once it stagnated the bite slowed way down.  I managed some more small trout but also missed my share.  It was really apparent when the bite was on, they were smacking it.  Once the tide quit moving you could get a reaction halfhearted bite or two, but once it was over it was over.  So around 1:00 I called it a good day.  Now we just need some cold weather to get them moving in the creeks and rivers.   And if it rains which it supposed to as long as it is slow and steady and not a gulley washer the fishing should remain good.

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I did want to let those of you know who are not regular readers that unless I say otherwise every single fish you see here is Catch Photo and Released, CPR.  Unless it is something a little different, like the Chandeleur trip, you will not see any of those dead fish bragging pictures.  I try to take just enough pics to let you know how the day went.  I can fill up the deck of the boat too, but for what purpose?  Share more info, keep less fish unless you are going to eat them soon.  If you have freezer burn on your fish you are keeping to many.

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I almost forgot to tell you about my new favorite swimbait hook when you have grass – The Penetrator from Slayer Lures.  I picked up a few at Waterloo Rods in Victoria before we made our trip to the Chandeliers Islands and they made a big hit and were just the right weight to fish over what is serious grass on the islands.  Without them it would have been tough to get through it once the tide started moving and the grass began to float.  Tim, from Wade Right, really liked them so I stopped by and bought him a couple of examples so he can have something to go on when he orders them.  Whether a bull red or trout they did the job.  Will be headed to the Upper Laguna for a couple of days soon and when combined with a Knockin Tail it should do the job.

Hooks – Slayer Inc. Lure Companyhttps://slayerinc.com/product-category/hooks/

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That will be it for me until Monday.  Off to see my mom and brother for the weekend.  Looks like we have what may be some serious weather on the way.  Unless it is stupid ugly it will only help the fishing fresh and salt.  As I have repeatedly said this is my favorite time to fish and I will keep after it.  So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.’

Good Luck and Tight Lines