Report:12 Fish Inspired by Bayoucrappie

[mermentau]

Went to Lake Arthur today for 12 and will have to say that Bayoucrappie gets some of the credit by hyping up the cork fishing in a phone conversation we had. I wanted to fish my normal favorite tight line, but only managed 3 and couldn't stop thinking try under a cork. Caught the other 9 3' under the cork with Poppa Chop and OCR trailers.

Had 8 caught and was heading in and gave them to a guy with only 2. He was happy and I told him I would try a few minutes more doing catch and release.

The next fish was 15" and just couldn't throw him back so there were 4 fish for a friend at the boat landing. Really a fun day after the fog cleared and the wind laid down.

Hey Bayoucrappie if you ever get a pic of that jig rescue device I would like to see it.

[Backwater Pete]

That's a great day of fishing! U did right thing and making that adjustment!

[prefers shiners]

Way to go John.....15" is a hog.....did you use a fixed or slip cork......

[mermentau]

Way to go John.....15" is a hog.....did you use a fixed or slip cork......

Fixed. The little red and white with a red peg. Probably should have trimmed it as it wouldn't hardly get off of flat with that light jig.

["D"]

Great report John. How bout some pix.

[Pastor]

Very good report. Congratulations on figuring out what they wanted and in having fun catching them. Plus the fun of giving them away. I would say, all in all a great day on the water.

[ranger-go-getter]

Use a size bb weight. Put it about 3-4" above the jig. It gives the jig more action and makes the cork stand straight up that's how I fish mine. I see you liking them trailer. Have you seen some of the new colors

[mermentau]

Use a size bb weight. Put it about 3-4" above the jig. It gives the jig more action and makes the cork stand straight up that's how I fish mine. I see you liking them trailer. Have you seen some of the new colors

I carry some split shot just for that, but never seem to remember. Got about 5 different colors of the trailer. Just using one pack at a time starting with the Chartreuse. I don't have any science to prove it yet, but I feel like they really help.

[prefers shiners]

Use a size bb weight. Put it about 3-4" above the jig. It gives the jig more action and makes the cork stand straight up that's how I fish mine. I see you liking them trailer. Have you seen some of the new colors

Derek & John....can you post a picture showing how you put the trailer on.....

[mermentau]

Had a glitch so it took a while.