Thread: 1/6/2026 Wasn't Going FISHING UNTIL My Buddy Caught His PB & Sent Me A Picture

I had all intentions of resting and relaxing today since I started with flu like symptoms last night. However, when I received a 10 AM text and picture of my fishing bubby's new personal best 2 lb 11oz White Sacalait he had just caught it motivated me to get out of my chair, hook up the trailer and get my butt on the water. My bride knew I wasn't feeling well and was quite shocked when I informed her I was headed fishing. The launch wasn't crowded with just 3 trailers in the parking lot. Probably due to the dirty water conditions and stiff breeze blowing out the south. As Jig Rig says Perfect Conditions. Launched around 10:30. Water temp was 61 F which has probably triggered an early spawn here on the bayou in South East Louisiana. I landed over 40 but only kept 18 blacks all over 10". They were up against the bank on cypress knees and stumps. I didn't catch any males in their tuxedos but several fish had busted tails and red rears. They wanted 2 inch plastics, black with silver glitter today. I didn't get my personal best today but I did have a much better time than I would have had staring at the TV from my recliner. Lesson today: Go Fishing even if you feel crappie. You gonna feel crappie any way so why not feel crappie on the water in the fresh air. Today's high here was 78 F FYI.

BON TEMPS!

Nice catch! The fish that is, not the flu! Hope you’re feeling better now