Fished the night shift

Set up under a bridge in 30fow. Got there just before dark, set the light up and started throwing minnows. The would pull some water and then stop, this pull and stop cadence went on the entire time I was there. Found the fish around 10 feet down, they would bite when they would pull water. ( I guess it was from the lock operating). When the water would go slack so would the bite. Big fish of the night was a 17 ish inch largemouth. He gave that 4lbs Viscous hi vis a good stretching. Turned back 10 short crappie, the largemouth, I lost count on the white bass. Brought home 4 11 inch crappie for some po boys. . I will post photos below using the app.

Left around 2 am. I was surprised to have company. The boat next door said they usually did a lot better than they did tonight. Super nice couple. Had to compete with the full moon but there was plenty of bait drawn inAttachment 405975Attachment 405976Attachment 405977

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The largemouth and the bonus fish that jumped onto the front deck and flopped aroundAttachment 405978Attachment 405979Attachment 405980

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Like the light, looks like it works well.

Good report and pics...Glad you had a good time and caught some.

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Originally Posted by Tracker60

Like the light, looks like it works well.

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It did better than I expected.

Wow, that's a lot of bait! Glad you got to get a thump of the line! Good Job!

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Originally Posted by CUonthelake

Wow, that's a lot of bait! Glad you got to get a thump of the line! Good Job!

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May be an awesome pattern in fall

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Just caught fillets and fresh off the boat shrimp( at least that is what the package they were frozen in said:dono) all cooked in a cast iron skillet. Yum

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

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Just caught fillets and fresh off the boat shrimp( at least that is what the package they were frozen in said:dono) all cooked in a cast iron skillet. Yum

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Now you have made me hungry. Grin. Nice catch. It has been many moons since I last fished at night. It was fun when I was young, but a little spooky now.

I didn't have to motor to far. I had some company on the next pilings over. So it wasn't so spooky. If I can find the right pontoon this winter I am going to turn it into a night time bridge stalker. Load up a couple of folks it's a lot less spooky.

WOW at the bait! Is that a Great White under that bait ball??!
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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE

WOW at the bait! Is that a Great White under that bait ball??!
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If you are talking about the yellowish blur in the middle of the photos? From what I have been told that is water fleas. Whatever it is it was moving around on top of the water. That was one monster bait ball. Lake Guntersville was the only other place I have seen that much bait stacked up in one place. Should be awesome come cooler weather

Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

To me there is nothing more peaceful than night fishing or very early morning. For me it created a sense of "alone with the Universe".
As much as I would love doing it again my age would make it a little scary.
I admire your tenacity Jack in your search for our beloved Crappie and other brands of fish.

Best to you.

Alan

Nothing like sitting on a glass smooth lake while millions of minnows swirl under your light and millions of stars swirl around overhead. Throw in a shooting star or two and that makes for a perfect night.