Wait 'til next week.

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Reel Geezer
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Wait 'til next week.

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Today was a wowser of a day on the river. I had good numbers (36), but the best part was when I anchored an easy cast from a long sandbar that was about 2' underwater. There were fish dimpling like nymphing trout all along the bar. My first cast with a spinnerbait was greeted by a three fish attack. The winner came to the boat after a strong fight. It measured 16.5".

My next cast brought a strong strike and a 17" fish being netted. My third cast resulted in a tremendous jolting strike and a long fight, which I lost right at the boat. I'd guess the fish to be around 20". I rested the spot with a cup of coffee and a snack, then took my fourth cast. It was greeted by the 18" dandy shown here.
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This fish made a run the length of the sandbar and all action stopped. I soon noticed more fish rising about 100 yards further down the bar. I drifted down there and added another 17", and two 15" fish. At that point a gull noticed all the activity and began circling the bar to get in on the feeding. With it flying over the 1-2' deep water all action ceased.

It was a very exciting half hour of fishing. Let's hope they're back to greet Roger next week when he arrives for 5 days of smallie fishing. Our ORCA Secretary-Treasurer deserves some super fishing to take his mind off the Association's day to day grind.
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scottorock
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Awesome!!
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kingfisher
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Great fishing Geeze. Keep up the good work.
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I am ready. Bags are packed. Looking forward to I think my 8th year of fishing with Phil. It looks like the fish are aware that I am coming. I need to get a 20 inch fish this trip.

Roger
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Midway Tommy D
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Roger,

Be prepared for that old "should have been here last week" song and dance. :roll:

Tommie Downer :lol:
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