I’ve been looking for a few brush piles that I know of but no luck finding them on fishing days. The wind hasn’t helped. My last few trips have all produced enough fish to make me happy and a sammich or two had I kept them. The numbers of good fish I usually find are scarce. I always get and enjoy a mixed bag and a surprise fish comes along at times. I’ve also gotten some world record timber trout (snags). Some keep my jigs for decoration, I guess. Last trip out was cool to start but warned nicely into the low 50’s. I’ve taken to checking along steep to sheer rock banks and found enough that I’ll go back again. Using the little tackle, it’s nice to get a tap and set the hook to have the rod stop, then wiggle as he shakes he head. That happened Friday after an almost blank couple of hours. We were pretty even a match, I pulled and he said no. Got him to the net and ha never quit trying to say goodbye but he had a picture to pose for.
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Just shy of a couple of pounds and a lot of fun. I got a few short gills with a couple approaching eating size but none that got me excited. This feller could’ve gone to trials for the Olympics, jumping and thrashing was his calling in life.
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Not quite 12” he had been paying attention to his brothers, he sure had the fight.
Hope that y’all are ready for and enjoy a Merry Christmas. My family and I have been blessed in so many ways. My prayer is that you don’t have to deal with our health issues and that you all enjoy your family this Christmas and have a great New Year. Now go fishing before the weather turns cold. Again…….Skeet
