Lox Road Ramps

Sunday 7/23/17

6:30=11:00

cloudy

light winds

w/t 86*

 

Went to the Lox Road Ramps early to beat the heat.  There was no sign of water moving.  Water was clear, but the weeds were thick.  Lots of hydrilla, and pepper grass.  I move into the flat and drifted about a mile to the west.  There was signs of some fish moving in the shallows but most were not bass.  After about an hour I finally hooked into a 1.5 bass.  I had a few more machine gun hits but they certainly were not bass.  I threw frogs and creature baits early and then moved to u-vibes and stick-0's.  Moved to the canal at the first cut, and immediately caught another bass deep at the drop-off.  I though I might be on to something, but that was the last sniff I had in the canal.  We were out of there by 11:00.  After at least 50 trip to Lox this was the worst trip for finding bass.  

 

As we loaded the boat and pulled out, I noticed they began releasing water into the east canal.  This action can sometimes trigger a bite.  Well that's fishing for you!   Sometimes your the windshield, and sometimes your the bug.

Thanks for the update Geo.  I was out there Sunday as well and for the exact same period of time.  I immediately took off back fairly deep into the flats into some open water I was able to find.  It was quite a paddle but worth it.  I had a plan to shoot for larger fish and not quantity so I mainly threw a 5" grasspig the entire day.  Just swimming it through the top side of all of the vegetation that you mentioned.  However I started with a hb popping frog for about 45 minutes and had no action.  I also threw a fluke for a short period of time and caught a couple of little guys but the main action was on the swimbait.  Had 9 total on the day a mudfish, one really nice fish that was in the upper 4 range I would guess.  Otherwise caught 2 (2-3 lbs), 4 (1-2 lbs), with 2 dinks.  Still hunting for that big momma but was happy with the day.  Sounds like it's all about the flats right now from what I could tell.  

3 minutes ago, Turf said:

Thanks for the update Geo.  I was out there Sunday as well and for the exact same period of time.  I immediately took off back fairly deep into the flats into some open water I was able to find.  It was quite a paddle but worth it.  I had a plan to shoot for larger fish and not quantity so I mainly threw a 5" grasspig the entire day.  Just swimming it through the top side of all of the vegetation that you mentioned.  However I started with a hb popping frog for about 45 minutes and had no action.  I also threw a fluke for a short period of time and caught a couple of little guys but the main action was on the swimbait.  Had 9 total on the day a mudfish, one really nice fish that was in the upper 4 range I would guess.  Otherwise caught 2 (2-3 lbs), 4 (1-2 lbs), with 2 dinks.  Still hunting for that big momma but was happy with the day.  Sounds like it's all about the flats right now from what I could tell.  

 

 

Were you in the Kayak?  My partner told you to watch out for the big gators at the ramps..  I think we were at the ramp at the same time!  I am a believer that there are plenty of big old girls in those flats, especially where the big boats don't go.  Sawgrass flats are another spot you may want to try some day in the Kayak.  You have 10 square miles of flats to explore with trails and big open areas throughout.  In my young days I used to do it in a canoe all the time.  Caught some real nice bass out there in two feet of water.  If your going out alone, I would take a weapon just in case you find an aggressive, big one with an attitude.  Thats the way to go exploring, catch the ones that have never seen a lure or a boat.  Good job!!!!!

Hahah, yep that was me.  Had a nice little chat with your partner while you were parking the truck. Seemed like a nice guy.  Next time will have to speak up and ask if you're Geo from the forum.  That's too funny.  And yes as I explore deeper I'm seeing just how much water there is to cover out there.  I mean you can see it from Google Maps but in person it's a bit overwhelming. Seems unlimited when you are only able to go a few miles per hour in a kayak.  Love being out there too, apart from the occasional air boat motor, it's nice and quiet.  In terms of gators on this last trip I only saw two, neither one was within 100 yards of me.  I know I probably paddled over or past plenty more where that came from but knock on wood, they keep to themselves and so do I.  I do carry a decent sized knife with me when I go out, but that's it.  I don't have a handgun otherwise that would be with me as well.  Something I should get here in the near future.  Thinking about wrestling off an angry 10 foot gator with a knife will most likely end poorly for me.  I mean I'm not Crocodile Dundee.  Let me know if you are ever going out and looking for a partner.  Usually able to sneak away at least one day a weekend, but am having another kid in late September so that might change for a bit.  In the meantime good luck out there!

2 hours ago, Turf said:

Hahah, yep that was me.  Had a nice little chat with your partner while you were parking the truck. Seemed like a nice guy.  Next time will have to speak up and ask if you're Geo from the forum.  That's too funny.  And yes as I explore deeper I'm seeing just how much water there is to cover out there.  I mean you can see it from Google Maps but in person it's a bit overwhelming. Seems unlimited when you are only able to go a few miles per hour in a kayak.  Love being out there too, apart from the occasional air boat motor, it's nice and quiet.  In terms of gators on this last trip I only saw two, neither one was within 100 yards of me.  I know I probably paddled over or past plenty more where that came from but knock on wood, they keep to themselves and so do I.  I do carry a decent sized knife with me when I go out, but that's it.  I don't have a handgun otherwise that would be with me as well.  Something I should get here in the near future.  Thinking about wrestling off an angry 10 foot gator with a knife will most likely end poorly for me.  I mean I'm not Crocodile Dundee.  Let me know if you are ever going out and looking for a partner.  Usually able to sneak away at least one day a weekend, but am having another kid in late September so that might change for a bit.  In the meantime good luck out there!

 

 

Sounds good, we just had our second grandchild 2 weeks ago.  My wife is still up in Atlanta helping mom and dad with the two little critters.  Nice talking with you even if the meeting was brief.