Quick kayak trip in Flint Creek backwater

I made a short trip out in the backwater of Flint Creek this morning after the rain. I was hoping to find some shell crackers on bed. I saw the beds but it looked like they had already left. I did get to try out a used Nucanoe I had bought and the seat set up. The Nucanoe paddled good and the seat set up worked better than my other kayaks. All in all not a bad outing caught 4 crappie and 4 bream all released to catch another day. Also made the move on one of my rods to 4 lb. test line and will probably be switching more over. The 4 lb. line casts the 1/32 jigs much better than the 6 lb. line.

I think I ran into your son at Swan creek this morning, glad you found time to get out.

I fished Swan Creek today near the spring between the morning and afternoon storms. I only caught two Crappie (both released) but found plenty of Gills and Shellcrackers. I left with a limit. I caught a few on red worm w/ a bobber but most came off a Red, 1/12oz Mepps inline spinner.

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Great job DB! Nice cooler full of mixed gills.

Ditch, that was my oldest son he loves to fish. I think that was probably his 3rd trip this week.

He fished for a while then moved on, not sure how he did.

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Originally Posted by Ditch Basser

I fished Swan Creek today near the spring between the morning and afternoon storms. I only caught two Crappie (both released) but found plenty of Gills and Shellcrackers. I left with a limit. I caught a few on red worm w/ a bobber but most came off a Red, 1/12oz Mepps inline spinner.

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Have you fished the main swan creek ( by the equipment shed ) area this year? Looking forward to hitting this area soon. Nice catch.

Nice report and nice catch DB

I haven't fished the main swan creek area yet, hope to soon.

Sounds like a great quick trip!

Flintcreek,glad you are feeling better and were able to get out a while.

Thanks Damion I have been out in a kayak a couple of times lately and seem to pay for it afterwards. The back gets stirred up and hurts for some time afterward. Still hurting today from Saturday's trip and I was only out 2 to 3 hours, I am wondering if it is worth it. I have not given up, I am looking at more seat mods and possibly a different kayak with a better seat. This may cause me to quit kayak fishing at least until the back gets totally well and back in my boat. Hopefully I will have my boat ready to go by this Saturday.

flintcreek,

We'll have to meet this Saturday, you can use my Native, Ultimate 12. I think you'll find the seat is amazing, like sitting in a lawn chair in the front yard.

Ditch, sounds good. I don't want to give up my kayak fishing but I have to find a more comfortable seat so I am not suffering for going.