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I got up super early and was planning to be on the water at first light.  I ended up getting on a little later due to some glitches.  On the water by about 5:30am. 



Headed to topwater spot.  They were there, but spread out.  Busting just out of casting range or behind me.  I managed a little one on the plopper and one on a balsa wakebait.







I moved a got a couple on the flatworm.





A boat came upriver that looked just like Ernie's.  I saw them later and it was not, but same boat.

I decided to go upriver to look for better action.  Spot #3 was good for about 4 fish on the Flatworm and the TRD.







Then the wind kicked up.  I was not sure about what to do, so I moved to get out of it for comfort.  Caught a couple on the TRD in between rocks.



and Mr. Whiskers on the flatworm.



Then I drifted into the windy area and decided to try the Storm sub wart (1 minus) and this happened.











That bite was the hot bite whenever the wind picked up and they were just slamming it!  At one point I had a good one on and another smallie was trying to steal it.

Caught some more on the TRD and flatfish until a catfish broke off the flatfish and something maybe toothy clean cut my TRD after a strong couple head shakes.

I saw a Blue Herron on the shore and some crazy surface commotion going on in front of it.  At first, I thought it was a bunch of cormorants, but then I thought it might be carp and trolled over to see.  It turned out to be this stressed out mama and crew.



I really overdid it, but had a blast, ending up with 20 smallies, 1 catfish and several hooked and lost or broke off fish.  Off the water by 2:30pm and in recovery mode.

Last edited by drxfish (Jun-12-24 5:11PM)