Short and hot

[skeetbum]

Didn’t drop in til almost 9 and Nino was already sending me fish pictures. Temps were already getting up and we knew from the start we wouldn’t last long. Starting with a crappie spot we both got a couple but no giants. BGG got a nice one that would’ve been part of a good dinner.

That got slow pretty quick and we went to check on a few gills but came up mostly dry. A couple of nice of nice ones came between the two spots.


Then I lifted the Lunakia and it didn’t move, then it did. My first thought was a big catfish it that wasn’t right either. This didn’t have the headshakes. Then he started traveling and all I could do was follow. I told Jessie I was gonna need help. Net in hand she followed me to the other side of the boat and then back as he continued toward the back of the boat and the outboard. Palming the reel was the only way I could keep from steadily losing line at a rapid pace. He finally tired enough that I could get him up in the water some and after a couple of missed tries she was able to get him in the net. I think we’ve all caught one of these but this was my biggest river cooter so far.

I wanted to see where Nino had wound up so off we went in search of. Not far from where we found him was five boats set up on a bedding area from years back. They weren't real busy but we squeaked out a half dozen or so and finally couldn’t stand the heat any more and we headed for the ramp.



A good trip but man, it was hot. I’m looking forward to a trip or two to the coast later this week when I get a few days off. Hope y’all get out soon and get a few. Be safe and stay hydrated. First thing we headed for after the ramp was a big cold drink. Til next time……Skeet