FISH CATCHING TRAVEL
Knockin Tail Lures by My Coast Outdoors
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Head to the Houston Fishing Show this weekend for some good deals at the Knockin Tail booth. It will be the first year in a while I will not be working the booth and will miss it. So go get some baits and hat and represent the best soft plastic paddle tail on the market.
I think it is the hat.
After fixing the Boss her birthday breakfast we did a little packing for Colorado then I headed to the lake and she went on to work. The air temp was 25 degrees below yesterday and the wind was out of the North at about 15 mph. And it clearly had an effect on the 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 is the hat. Stop by the Knockin Tail booth at the Houston Fishing Show and pick up a couple.
It was tough but the same rules applied as yesterday. In the coves, on the calm side, and definitely in a bush or brush mess. The numbers were ok for a 4 hour trip but they were smaller and just would not chase. So today it was a matter of throwing it right over the/in the stuff. Buzzbait and swim jig continue to rule but it will be whatever floats your boat soon. The spawn is on and it is time to catch a big one. So hold down the fort and I will be back in April to lay the smack down on them.
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I drove most of the way to South Fork Sunday and it turned in to a little bit of an adventure. By time I got to Amarillo it was blowing an easy 50mph, it was a literal dust storm and the tumbleweeds were running wild so I called it a day and hit a motel.
The next morning was beautiful and off I went. To save myself some effort later on the way I grocery shopped, washed the truck and just made sure I had what I needed.
When I got to the house there was an easy foot of snow. Now my 4Runner is a trail edition and is a beast. It made it up the drive but just barely. I called the snow dude and he came and did the circular driveway and I finished off the rest with the snow blower and shovel.
Beautiful Wednesday in the neighborhood.
We got about 5″ last night and it is fairly warm and quiet. With few folks here in the winter it is like having it all to myself and since I am somewhat of a hermit at times it fits the bill.
My morning coffee buddies at the mountain house.
This morning the turkeys were having at it in the backyard. They make breakfast and morning coffee a joy. And then later the deer came filtering out of the mountain behind the house. Instead of taking pictures I just watched as tons of does and 4 or 5 bucks worked along the fence line. Two were really tall and wide, nice big deer. One was a 5×5 way past his ears, and I will get some pics of him soon. Another one had a wanky rack, could not be sure if he was non-typical or broke off from the fall rut. Can’t wait to start shed hunting. That is one of the things that has brought us here and we never get tired of watching.
And on that point an Abert’s squirrel came strolling by and what a cool animal. Hope we have a few living back there to go along with the rest of the menagerie.
Here is a picture of one. He was not quite this dark but so interesting.
And then to top off the morning a flock of about 20 Stellar Jays came through. Another cool animal. or in this case bird.
They are blue!
So without leaving the house it is off to a good start. Time to head back and find a few sheep and elk. Can’t wait until the Boss is able to get out here and join me, I almost feel guilty – But I will probably get over it!
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Here it is boys and girls – TPWD is now taking comment on the saltwater regs for the year. So speak your piece or don’t whine.
They work for you and any comment can be constructive. If they do not hear from folks when given the opportunity you cannot blame them no matter what they do.
They also reported another 2 bass over 13 from Ivie. Double WOW!
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And last head over to the Houston Fishing Show. Michael has some deals and cool hats. So buy a hat and you to can be a fish whisperer. Be sure to stop at the Wade Right and Marker 54 booths and tell them I said hey. I on the other hand will hit the woods as soon as the roads are clear. It is so interesting here, plenty of snow but temps almost always get above freezing so the roads clear quickly. Time to head back and check out the sheep and see if I can find a big elk herd or coyote or two. Hope you get on the water and catch a few fish as spring has finally sprung in South Texas. So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
