Wait 'til next week.
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Wait 'til next week.
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.
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.
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.
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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Re: Wait 'til next week.
Awesome!!
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Re: Wait 'til next week.
Great fishing Geeze. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Wait 'til next week.
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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Re: Wait 'til next week.
Roger,
Be prepared for that old "should have been here last week" song and dance.
Tommie Downer
Be prepared for that old "should have been here last week" song and dance.
Tommie Downer