Monroe in the morn?

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10-07-2018, 01:44 PM
Slab

Monroe in the morn?

Anyone up for monroe in the morn, I'll likely have the Indiana guber there to actually fish, and not just installing rod holders.

Here's another reason I showed up late to the event yesterday, I was in SC fishing with Whitey Outlaw at a writers camp. I drove 7 hours home late Friday night and got very little sleep. I also received the Driftmaster rod holders for my Key West from owner David Baynard while in SC, ergo the need to install them Saturday while on the water! doh

Sure was great to see everyone. Wish we were able to spend more time together. I needed some pointers on Monroe. I wasn't even sure where I could motor up! They got weird signage. I seen Flycaster speeding by just about all the way to the bridge, so I guess that area it was OK to get on the power.
10-07-2018, 02:11 PM
Slimjim1

I am planning to launch out of Enterprise Monday morning at 7 am. I will be working the north side of the lake between stone island and the old power plant. I fish from an old Bass Tracker and I'm out there by myself. I will be glad to share what I know. Give a wave and shout out if you see me.

Jim
10-07-2018, 02:14 PM
OCurrans

Sorry, I won't be able to make it, Monday. I'd love to have a Hoosier Shootout. Turns out that the Guber and I only lived about 25 miles apart. Next time, for sure.

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10-07-2018, 06:23 PM
skeetbum

Rehab early and be hot by the time I’m done. Check pm.
10-07-2018, 06:42 PM
Speckanator

Ed.... You should hook up with Slimjim1.... He's got Monroe down.... Wish I could make it. Hope you and BB load the boat.
10-07-2018, 07:20 PM
Slab

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Originally Posted by Slimjim1

I am planning to launch out of Enterprise Monday morning at 7 am. I will be working the north side of the lake between stone island and the old power plant. I fish from an old Bass Tracker and I'm out there by myself. I will be glad to share what I know. Give a wave and shout out if you see me.

Jim

We will be looking for you. Question, where can you run, what are the rules about running fast on Monroe, does anyone know. The signs we seen confused the daylight outa me. Yeah, yeah, I know, don't take much these days! lol
10-07-2018, 07:27 PM
SpeckledSlab

Good luck, wish I could be out there. Should be nice, early.
10-07-2018, 07:54 PM
Slab

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Not sure this is a good pic, but it looks like the slow zone is all on the north side.

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10-07-2018, 08:24 PM
flycaster

ED:
Where you saw me on plane, I was in the channel going to the bridges. This is not in a manatee zone.
If you stay in the channel, when leaving the bridges, go east, there will be a marker for the channel going to the OPP. From there going north you want to stay to the east of any manatee markers, until you get close to the north shore. Markers are spaced out quite a distance. You have to keep an eye out for them.
You will see a lot of boats on plane within the manatee zone, but have not seen any enforcement in the area.
10-08-2018, 06:57 AM
skeetbum

When you clear the bridges there is a sign saying something like resume normal operation. Stay in the channel til you come to the three signs on the left before turning north. If you cut inside, making those signs be on your right, you are in a low speed zone. I have been warned by Mr. Green jeans about this. Be careful if you turn north also because you will be approaching thos manatee signs from the side and they can be difficult to see.
10-08-2018, 07:39 AM
yobuck

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Originally Posted by Slab

Anyone up for monroe in the morn, I'll likely have the Indiana guber there to actually fish, and not just installing rod holders.

Here's another reason I showed up late to the event yesterday, I was in SC fishing with Whitey Outlaw at a writers camp. I drove 7 hours home late Friday night and got very little sleep. I also received the Driftmaster rod holders for my Key West from owner David Baynard while in SC, ergo the need to install them Saturday while on the water! doh

Sure was great to see everyone. Wish we were able to spend more time together. I needed some pointers on Monroe. I wasn't even sure where I could motor up! They got weird signage. I seen Flycaster speeding by just about all the way to the bridge, so I guess that area it was OK to get on the power.

I think it would be worth a long drive to spend some time fishing with Whitey Outlaw.
10-08-2018, 07:46 AM
Speckanator

If the mullet marshal stops you just tell him you're goobers and he'll probably let you go....
10-08-2018, 08:45 AM
Slab

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10-08-2018, 08:47 AM
flycaster

Glad to see that you got on them.
Where is the SLAB SAUCE?????
10-08-2018, 08:55 AM
OCurrans

Looks like you're puttin' those new rod holders to good use.
Wish I could'a made it. Takin' the boat to the dealership for it's annual checkup.

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10-08-2018, 11:30 AM
Slimjim1

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

When you clear the bridges there is a sign saying something like resume normal operation. Stay in the channel til you come to the three signs on the left before turning north. If you cut inside, making those signs be on your right, you are in a low speed zone. I have been warned by Mr. Green jeans about this. Be careful if you turn north also because you will be approaching thos manatee signs from the side and they can be difficult to see.

Also there is a sand bar ( shallow water ) on that point. If you cut across it you run the chance of running aground. I have pulled a few boats off of it in the past. And FWC will sometimes sit out in the area watching for people that cut that corner. I have seen them nail some bluegill fishermen doing that.
10-08-2018, 11:31 AM
up2specks

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Nice one...Griffin limit today?:Rofl
10-08-2018, 11:56 AM
skeetbum

Nice fish guys. Hope you got a bunch more like that one. Cloud cover was good too.
10-08-2018, 12:30 PM
Slab

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We got dumped on. Soaked to the bone. I told Billbob we should prolly leave cause we might just get wet with the clouds coming in, in the distance. He said I’ve gotten wet before. But then we finally decided to go and the wind kicked up and the big rains hit us about 300 yards from the bridge. Then we had to go slow and wet all the rest of the way. 50 yards from the dock, the rain stopped!

But good day after all. 14 fish caught. 4 were real nice. Half the others were just babies. Lol

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10-08-2018, 12:31 PM
Slab

Billbob wanted to do a four fish hold, I told him 2 was enuf. We had no time, storm was a brewing.

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10-08-2018, 12:37 PM
Speckanator

BB you're the man.... Nice pigs
10-08-2018, 12:49 PM
Slimjim1

good job guys !
10-08-2018, 12:58 PM
specktacklure

I sure woulda liked to be back over there, been windy here since Saturday

Nice pics !!:fish
10-08-2018, 01:02 PM
Slab

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Monroe in the morn?

Oh, forgot to mention we seen slimjim on the water and we followed lonewolf to the fishing spot.

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Good pic of the hunter.

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10-08-2018, 02:46 PM
skeetbum

That sure looks a lot like Lonehunter. Just sayin......
10-08-2018, 02:53 PM
huntinslabs

Glad y'all had a good day. Crossed the bridge about 1:30 and it was mighty nasty looking out there.

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10-08-2018, 03:27 PM
lonehunter

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

That sure looks a lot like Lonehunter. Just sayin......

Looks like I was doing a Sasquatch impression, lol
10-08-2018, 03:32 PM
lonehunter

There is always "the one that got away"
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10-08-2018, 04:22 PM
huntinslabs

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Originally Posted by Slab

Oh, forgot to mention we seen slimjim on the water and we followed lonewolf to the fishing spot.

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Good pic of the wolf.

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Seen that boat go by last time we was out there. Didnt realize you was on here.
10-08-2018, 05:59 PM
lonehunter

Was a good day in spite of the weather.
Slab and BillBob pulled into the parking lot right as I slid off the trailer. After a short conversation we headed out to my "secret spot" lol
As we cleared the bridge it was obvious the fishing would be tough due to the wind. We made our way to the coveted honey hole only to find Slimjim already there.
After a few hours of fishing/fighting the wind, I had 15 on the clicker but only four in the box and it was time to go pick up my wife at the ramp. I managed to get to the ramp right before the rain so we stood under cover watching Slab and BB pull up looking like drowned rats.
After the rain we tried to get back on the lake but when we took one over the bow the wife was less than enthusiastic about going any further. Ha!
(thank the good lord for self bailing cockpits)

We messed around in the river and picked up 2 more which with the four Slab donated and a very nice one donated by Slimjim brought a total of 11 fish in the box.
It was great to see you guys and thanks for the fish, looking forward to next time.
10-08-2018, 06:05 PM
lonehunter

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Originally Posted by huntinslabs

Seen that boat go by last time we was out there. Didnt realize you was on here.

Give a shout next time, I don't know who is who for the most part on here, I've probably seen most you guys out there before but don't know who I'm looking at.
My boat doesn't exactly blend in on the St.Johns so any of you guys see me, pull over and give a shout.
10-08-2018, 09:42 PM
Crappiegirl1

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Originally Posted by Slab

Anyone up for monroe in the morn, I'll likely have the Indiana guber there to actually fish, and not just installing rod holders.

Here's another reason I showed up late to the event yesterday, I was in SC fishing with Whitey Outlaw at a writers camp. I drove 7 hours home late Friday night and got very little sleep. I also received the Driftmaster rod holders for my Key West from owner David Baynard while in SC, ergo the need to install them Saturday while on the water! doh

Sure was great to see everyone. Wish we were able to spend more time together. I needed some pointers on Monroe. I wasn't even sure where I could motor up! They got weird signage. I seen Flycaster speeding by just about all the way to the bridge, so I guess that area it was OK to get on the power.

Lung dr today again darn

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10-08-2018, 09:43 PM
Crappiegirl1

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Originally Posted by Slab

Anyone up for monroe in the morn, I'll likely have the Indiana guber there to actually fish, and not just installing rod holders.

Here's another reason I showed up late to the event yesterday, I was in SC fishing with Whitey Outlaw at a writers camp. I drove 7 hours home late Friday night and got very little sleep. I also received the Driftmaster rod holders for my Key West from owner David Baynard while in SC, ergo the need to install them Saturday while on the water! doh

Sure was great to see everyone. Wish we were able to spend more time together. I needed some pointers on Monroe. I wasn't even sure where I could motor up! They got weird signage. I seen Flycaster speeding by just about all the way to the bridge, so I guess that area it was OK to get on the power.

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10-08-2018, 09:45 PM
Crappiegirl1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Slab

Anyone up for monroe in the morn, I'll likely have the Indiana guber there to actually fish, and not just installing rod holders.

Here's another reason I showed up late to the event yesterday, I was in SC fishing with Whitey Outlaw at a writers camp. I drove 7 hours home late Friday night and got very little sleep. I also received the Driftmaster rod holders for my Key West from owner David Baynard while in SC, ergo the need to install them Saturday while on the water! doh

Sure was great to see everyone. Wish we were able to spend more time together. I needed some pointers on Monroe. I wasn't even sure where I could motor up! They got weird signage. I seen Flycaster speeding by just about all the way to the bridge, so I guess that area it was OK to get on the power.

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10-09-2018, 05:36 AM
Slab

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Originally Posted by Crappiegirl1

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Good luck with everything cg1. Prayin' for you.