Yadkin River 01-29-09

[ncnat]

The day did not start out too good. The camper top was froze shut with my rods inside, the trolling motor was froze together, the anchor lines was a frozen wad, it was foggy as crap and and I didn't catch a fish till after 10am. Now when everything thawed out and I figured the fish out it was on, even if they were small. All were caught on jigs, mostly 1/16 oz black/ pink tubes. Water was dirtier than yesterday but still not bad. The water above the steam plant has warmed to 40* compared to 37* the last 2 days water was still about 44* below the steam plant. I thought some crazy man in a pontoon was going to invade my space till poppop uncovered his face. Since it was him I invited him to fish beside me. My final count for the day was 53 crappie.

[poppop]

Since I have never been all the way up the river....figured today was a good day to get out and explore. Picking my way upriver, dodging logs and shallow water I finally made it to the steam plant. There tucked away in a corner, was Nat...bringing in a crappie. He invited me over, so I anchored off. I caught a few myself...nothing like Nat was catching though. Stayed awhile, enjoyed some good company...then started trolling. Nothing on the trolling end...so I went back down the river. Found a bald eagle's nest, could see one standing guard..and saw a second one with something in its mouth. Gorgeous birds. It was a 10.2 mile trip from Southmount ramp to the steam plant...pretty long haul. Thanks for the invite Nat.

[carolinasoutdoor]

Sounds like a good trip.

[ncnat]

Hey poppop, next time your up that way I hae 2 more places for you to troll.

[chief]

The day did not start out too good. The camper top was froze shut with my rods inside, the trolling motor was froze together, the anchor lines was a frozen wad, it was foggy as crap and and I didn't catch a fish till after 10am. Now when everything thawed out and I figured the fish out it was on, even if they were small. All were caught on jigs, mostly 1/16 oz black/ pink tubes. Water was dirtier than yesterday but still not bad. The water above the steam plant has warmed to 40* compared to 37* the last 2 days water was still about 44* below the steam plant. I thought some crazy man in a pontoon was going to invade my space till poppop uncovered his face. Since it was him I invited him to fish beside me. My final count for the day was 53 crappie.

At least you didn't have to dig a hole to fish!!!

[poppop]

sounds good nat....might head back up river Sunday...with the wife...not sure yet. One day next week...if you are going maybe we can get back together upriver...I need to drop those items off to ya.....

[C-More Slabs]

nat, we need to go again, need to take a quick look at that secret map one more time so i can log it in!

[ncnat]

nat, we need to go again, need to take a quick look at that secret map one more time so i can log it in!

Anytime.:D

[poppop]

c-more....that must have been what he was pouring over as I was leaving yesterday....saw him with a map out....so that was the secret map.

[ncnat]

c-more....that must have been what he was pouring over as I was leaving yesterday....saw him with a map out....so that was the secret map.

marking another spot.:D


C-more tried to steal the secret map.