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    Default 3 lakes on day- no bigguns


    I got the chance to get away again for some bluegilling . The morning was pretty cold so I took my time getting away. The outside temp on the road was 48. The first lake is about a mile long and a 10 fish limit. It has been overfished to the point that it is a bit tough to find good fish there. The water was in the high 50s. I started with the same pair of 1/80 red butt jigs tipped with wax worms I used the last time. The fish were scattered and most were 16' or deeper . It took nearly an hour to get 10 nice eaters with nothing large .
    The second lake was more enjoyable with the outside temps warming some. Most of my fish were coming off the white red butt. Since it was doing well, I put the PB rod in the holder and let Wally Marshall 5 1/2' bring home the fillets.
    When entering the third lake I seen a leopard frog dive and burrow down into the bottom weeds. This lake still holds quite a lot of underwater wood that is not visible at the surface. I lost a few jigs to wood. Most of the time I can just spin and go back to easily pull the little jig off but some stayed in the deep . I got low on the white red butts and ended up using an old one that I had used a bit of red feather tip rather than the normal red yarn. Unless it was my imagination ,that improved the bite some .
    By the time I had worked my way back to the takeout point at the last lake, the 42 in the basket was a fraction of the ones I caught and tossed back . My legs were tired from countering the light breeze.
    That old overused adage should be changed to - "wind out of the East the fish sometimes feast" lol .
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    Stellar day! Thanks for sharing.

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    Looks like some bigguns to me! Nice catch

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    Pretty fish.

    Regards

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    fry them up on a cold December/January evening and they will taste plenty big ! congrats .
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    in this part of the world them is some mighty fine sunfish there sir ......
    sum kawl me tha outlaw ketchn whales

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    Nice day and beautiful fish! I need me a little fish finder for my little boat. What kind is that if you don't mind me asking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan View Post
    Nice day and beautiful fish! I need me a little fish finder for my little boat. What kind is that if you don't mind me asking?
    The finder I use is an Eagle Fisheasy 350C (discontinued) When it gives up the ghost I'll be hard pressed to find one that works as well for the price . I power it with a little 12v 3amp battery . I like the small profile and simplicity of operation. I got color as I was told it is easier to see. Not sure I agree with that but I like it. I'm confident this finder doesn't lie. I had tried a cheaper Eagle but screen just showed clutter . They are easy to mount portable if you are a bit handy with PVC pipe .

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    outstanding WTG

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    Gotcha thank you for letting me know what you have... might try to find one like that used...

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