Everything posted by A-Jay
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Thanks for sharing - looked like it was a solid Pike Bite. A-Jay
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Yes it was - the watermelon red fluke was killing - the dinks. A-Jay
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Nice Job Man ~ Some real Trophies right there. A-Jay
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Thanks Dwight - I know I'm just getting started on this - haven't even scratched the surface yet really. Even so, I have to keep reminding myself that during these first few month, the object is to "Learn the Spots". Today, I learned a couple of Cold Spots. A-Jay
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**** Trip Log **** Fished 5am – 5pm - Air temp low 30’s – Water Temp 54 - Mixed Sun & Clouds – Winds calm early then North 10-15 - Water is very clear - Barometer 1025 and rising fast - Moon 1 day from Full. Got on the water before sun rise; it was calm and cold. Headed to a new spot this morning; a part of the second lake I’ve never fished. I marked this drop last trip out. Fish were active this morning and I was marking fish solid from 18 – 30 ft. (could have been anything not just bass). Started stitching a 10” black power worm; it was tough sledding early. Cold fingers are no help. I am looking forward to warmer temps as the summer comes on. Sat on the first spot until 9:30am without a bump, this spot might be good but just not today. By now the wind had come on and though the sun was up and it had warmed into the 50's, it still felt a bit too cool for this kid. Moved over to the other side of the same lake and set up off a large stretch of submerged logs. The shallow side of this is almost always good for a few jig fish. I’m betting that the deeper edge might be a holding spot for the Fatties to hang out. I stitched the black worm and drown a jig/craw around the deep edge without any takers. Around noon I had had all I could take and made a move. Before leaving I motored over the area I was fishing and did mark some fish. Must have been carp :c) By now it was almost 1pm and I was stitched out. I didn’t feel like munching on the Jambalaya and so I knew just the deal. The Scrounger / Fluke combo came out to play. I broke down and went shallow. It wasn’t long before the scrounger was poking holes in dinks left and right. It was fun and I needed it. I will not be on the water again until after the Holiday weekend. Stay safe everyone and watch out for the crazy people – and you know who you are. A-Jay
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Conditions look good this morning - though it is a little on the nippy side with air temps in the low 30's. Don't know if I'm willing to be on the water this holiday weekend with the crazies. Might do the sunrise bite and then bail before they get on the water. I'm heading out now and I'm hopeful. A-Jay
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Put a door on it - One With A Lock ~ A-Jay
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Thanks for checking in ~ btw - what is this "work" thing you speak of ? . . . . . . A-Jay
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So you're a multi-species angler - And you were honing your skills prior to going after the elusive Glass Fish. I'd say you're ready. A-Jay
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I'll be on the water in the morning. It's being a down pour rain for several days and today the post frontal cold North wind is blowing 20 mph plus. Forecast is for it to settle down a bit over night. I'm chomping at the bit myself. Saturday's full moon might stir things up a bit but with the barometer on the rise and cooler air temps - could be slow as well. We'll see. I'll let you know. A-Jay
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X2 A-Jay
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Also look up the Sebile Magic Swimmer Soft Pro It's a weedless soft plastic swimbait that might be what you're looking for. A-Jay
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Here you go - this is what I fish in that type environment - A Texas Rigged Skirt & Plastic. What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig: First and fore most, the fish eat it. The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard Jig or maybe even a bit better. It comes through cover better. I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless. With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it over and through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast ! So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook: -A stopper knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line) - A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight. - A 1/2 oz tungsten weight - a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar - The skirt of your choice - A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook) - A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook) - Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast Hope this helps A-Jay
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Congratulations on logging another mile J ~ Here's to keeping it going for many many more. A-Jay
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That being the case, as far as catching - early mornings, late afternoons and even night ops may provide you the best opportunity. Talk to the local tackle shops - ALL of this will revolve around the TIDE. Otherwise - good times can be had anytime - sunscreen and BUG SPRAY - biting flies on the beach can sometimes be Vicious. A-Jay
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Could be a good plan I guess and It might even be worth it. However, you do understand that there are those occasions when you'll be required to dodge the dreaded "vomitus" . . . . . . A-Jay
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You seem to be handling it all in stride - which is really the only way to go. Life is like a roller coaster, it's a heck of a ride and when you get off you realize that all your money has fallen out of your pockets . . . . Hang in there - life is good. A-Jay
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Your reel will be fine. You'll need a rod of at least 9 or 10 feet. The power and action will need to be sufficient to lob out what ever size lead you use plus the hunk of bait. Don't forget the sand spkie and a Koozie . . . . . . Good Luck A-Jay
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Jeff - I am going to try to get it done with a St Croix Tidemaster Inshore Travel Casting Rod. Either of the sticks listed below when match with the 20lb mono should handle the load. Model Length Power Action PCS Line Weight Lure Weight Rod Weight Handle TIC70MHF3 7' MH Fast 3 10 - 20 1/2 - 11/4 5.0 4 TIC76MHF3 7'6" MH Fast 3 10 - 20 1/2 - 1/14 5.85 5 http://stcroixrods.com/product/tidemaster-inshore A-Jay
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Nice work deep. You kow every year is different - at least you're getting bit. Keep on them Bud. A-Jay
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I was looking in there Capt B, but it's the travel rod I hunting down and I didn't see them there. Looking to pick up a couple to bring on my next trip to Baccarac. Dragging the full size rod tube is just not going to happen any more. I did talk to a St Croix service rep and of course he thought that the MH rods would be perfect. A-Jay
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Nice Job Fish, Cool Pic as always. A-Jay
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The past few days this area had some very unstable weather which spawned sporadic and powerful Thunderstorms. After high gusty winds and golf ball sized hail abused the landscape, it looks like they have moved on and I'll be able to get back on the water in the morning. (Without the crash helmet) A-Jay
