GASTON TODAY,9-22

Went to gaston today with wife,first time fishing in a while ,well we caught 23 before all the boat traffice wore us out so we came home,it was fun till about 10:oo then the boat never stop rocking and took the fun out of it,maybe in another month it will settle down,the fish was not as big as usual for gaston but had 2 13 inchers with many 10 -11 inchers.they were still bitting when we left but could not fill them bite with all that rocking,remind me not to go again on saturday lol, caught them from 5 to 25 feet ,all on jigs. well I hope this stir up the board for it sure is slow, GOD BLESS

Good report Gene. Its been many years since I fished in Gaston. Our favorite place was Lizard Creek. I guess because I hooked a monster in there once but lost it at the boat.

Glad you got out and caught fish. Most of my fish also have been in the 9" to 11" range. Seem to catch a few 13 to 14" to keep it interesting. I plan on fishing some maybe Monday and Tuesday.

Yep, dang water bugs ruin the fun for us fishermen. Glad you got out and caught a few. I have not been out in weeks.

Great report Gene!!!! Gaston was my second best right behind Kerr.

Good you and the wife got some line action before the warrior wave action took over. I agree "cooler days mean less waves". lol

Thanks for the information. Never fished either lake but got to visit them when we had to leave the coast while on vacation do to Florence. Big water for a Pa boy!Perhaps I can learn a little more and make a trip there for some slabs. We eat lunch at the Laplighter and enjoyed our day.

I went out Monday on Gaston and caught a 14" slab. I noticed that on one of my spots the crappie had left the structure and were suspended over the creek channel. Water temps are down 8 degrees over a week and a front came through with NE winds. I realize I have a lot to learn about why crappie do what they do.

Mustfish, when you figure them out let me know, I was hoping to go this week but with funeral and 2 dentist appointment,grass cutting and other things I will not be able to make it,and just think when you retire you have all the time to fish,ha ha

I’m going to try them Saturday on Gaston haven’t been before Labor Day. I’ll let y’all know what I do


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Roger that Ant B. I got family coming over to eat crappie I have in the freezer on Saturday. I'll probably hit it tomorrow. Catfish will be primary target Friday.

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Only 6 crappie today and a buffet of catfish. This is my father in law with a nice one on 6lb line ended up with 6 nice cats and lost a few. Biggest crappie was on 12”


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Nice cats. Glad you got on fish. My company left early today so I ran up to Stonehouse creek. I had a good 2 hours of fishing. Caught several throw backs and finished the day with three fish in the 12-13" range. I caught the three biggest fish about 150 yards right in front of Outdoor World camp ground. There was BBQ in the air and rock & roll for the ears.
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My wife and I fished Gaston several times. Enjoy being out with the little lady. Glad you two got out there. Go again soon! Life is too short not to!!

Just saw this. I love Gaston. Some of my best trips were there. Need to get back!!