River monsters

Myself and the flycaster hit the river this morning.... After launching around 7:30 we headed around 5 miles north from SR 44, and located some bonnets on the inside of a bend.... About 7 to 5 fow.... Little to no wind....We one poled it with shiny honey's and a small spoon tipped with miners.... Slow jigging.... So the sun hit the jigs just right giving the jig a good flash..... Those big boys couldn't resist it.

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Flycaster getting ready!

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First fish of the day

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Geezer conditions

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Some nice 13" & 14" specks...

I thought that minnows would be the ticket today the jig bite was off for us. We did manage one 7lb sunshine and a few specks. I think everyone was taking advantage of the nice day 20 to 30 boats fishing our area today. We may have to try north tomorrow. As always nice pics glad you geezers had a good time today.

Nice catch guys, We caught some good ones also.

Great report. Thanks for sharing.

Those are some great fish Micah. I wanted to go today BAD!!! Granddaughter asked me to go Saturday a while ago, and who can refuse that. I'll keep y'all posted.

I snuck in a trip after that job thing this afternoon, I was pushing minnows in about 10-12 fow.
I went north as well.
Caught nine fish and hung something I couldn't budge with 6lb test on a cane pole.
The 4 best fish got invited home for supper.
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That 3rd pic is what that river is all about. Great day.

That strech looks like the canals we fish on out of the Villages in FL. Dipping in the pads gets some nice specs! Will be dipping next month down there! Great job guys that is a nice haul.

Went back today....same place...same bait...same technique...even the same shirt and britches.:dono Only caught 4 dinks!!! Going to woody tomorrow:fish...hope to catch a big one.

Micah

stick with it

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Originally Posted by Speckanator

Went back today....same place...same bait...same technique...even the same shirt and britches.:dono Only caught 4 dinks!!! Going to woody tomorrow:fish...hope to catch a big one.

Micah

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Same problem here only caught a few, but did manage one that was 2lb 4oz

You guys are killing me with these beautiful days & big SLABS.....it's "On Golden Pond" for me Saturday, inspired looking for Walter....

Thanks for sharing, that is some awesome fish and a beautiful day to top it off. Looks like everybody has gone north, what is going on with Monroe?

Fish bury up deep in that thick bull rush along north and west shoreline. Tough bite except the stragglers and early birds leaving the beds. Another month and there should be another short spurt of activity before the shellcrackers head to the beds.

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Originally Posted by Crappieday

Same problem here only caught a few, but did manage one that was 2lb 4oz

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Not decided yet where I am going Saturday. Was thinking river but thats not sounding to promising. Guess I will see what kinda pics ya send me tomorrow. Have enjoyed the pics while working you been texting me. Breaks up the monotony.

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Originally Posted by huntinslabs

Not decided yet where I am going Saturday. Was thinking river but thats not sounding to promising. Guess I will see what kinda pics ya send me tomorrow. Have enjoyed the pics while working you been texting me. Breaks up the monotony.

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