Thread: this years shake down trip

I got up and out early this morning. At the ramp by 6:30 and was the third trailer in the lot. Launched and headed out with little trouble ( high water made it so I had to back into the water to float the boat ).

I worked my way past the 'no wake zone' and found the spot I wanted to try. I normally work the deep water in the center of the lake, but with reports saying 6 FOW that meant closer to shore. So with the reports and some advise in hand I pick a new location for me to try.

I was set with up with my rods and starting a slow drift by 7:30 so I sat back with coffee in hand to watch the sun rise. It didn't take long for a rod to go off. First fish of the day, and of the season ! Not a slab but a keeper. The wind did not take me where I want to be so I set out the trolling motor and set it to run around in a circle. I was in 9 ft of water so I started to move closer to shore.

I stayed in that area all morning but moved in and out from 5 ft to 9 ft of water. I got most action around the 7-8 ft depth. I had action on my bow rods, my long line and my floats.

By the time I headed in I had hooked a dozen fish, threw 2 back, lost 3 at the net ( I may need a longer net ) and brought 7 home for dinner. I saw only two other boats out and the lake was nice. I'll call that a good morning and a great first trip of the season.

Here's to many more to come and I hope to get to see some of you out there. If you see an old guy sitting on his motor and pulling bobbers, that would be me. Give a shout or a wave. I would love to hear how you are doing.

Originally Posted by sunshine

Ya'll are making me itch!

here ya go