Got up a little late this morning but to a clear sky and little wind. It looked too nice to let go without going to the lake. I managed to avoid the school busses and made it to the ramp. Only one other boat trailer in the lot, but 3 air boats were there getting ready to launch to do weed control.

My plan was to pick up where I left off the last time I was here. I head over to the bay only to find that the wind was stronger than I wanted. I point the boat towards the main lake with the plan to position the boat to let the wind move me a long. But a rod goes off. I look at the chart and see that I am by a drop off in the lake. I land a nice size fish and decide to work the drop off. It proves to be a good idea. I put another nice size fish in the box. I see another boat working the area as well. I set up for a circle pattern to see if I can pull a few more. The rod goes off again and I start to work the fish in towards the net. It comes to the surface, sees the net ,shakes its head NO, and is off the hook. First LDR ( long distance release) of the day. I continue to work the pattern for awhile but the wind is picking up and control is starting to be an issue. I check and I have 5 nice fish in the box. I would have liked one more, but it is what it is. I point the boat towards the ramp. I start to bring the rods in, taking my time. That is when a rod goes off and number 6 makes it to the box. That gives me two good meals, one for the table, one for the freezer. That works for me, besides thats all I feel like cleaning at a time.
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Until the next time, heres wishing you all tight lines and full nets.

See you on the water

Jim