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I returned to the old mill creek again this morning.
We had a good rain since last visit and the water was up a little and flowing better .
Although we’re still having hot days , our nights are getting into the upper 60’s and the fish I caught today felt cold compared to what they have been .
I took a couple of combos , a 6’3” Abu Garcia MB3L , paired with a Shimano Symetre 500 and two pound Floroclear and a 5’6” St Croix Triumph ULF2 paired with a Shimano Sahara 500fj and same line .
I mostly used black rabbit fur hand tied jigs with Tungsten beads from 3.5-4.6mm .
I fished the Abu first and after one spot I switched to the SC Triumph.
I liked the feel of the 5’6” rod better for creek fishing. It was more accurate and felt lighter in hand .
I caught eight redbreasts , five bluegills, two small bass ( one tiny LM and a 7” shoal bass) and last but not least a fine creek shellcracker.
My biggest redbreast was caught using a size 8 jig hook and 4.6mm bead that allowed me to reach out to a seam I haven’t been fishing because I couldn’t reach it before .
I caught three fish out of that spot , all nice ones .
I lost five jigs today , hang ups on bottom structure, and the last one took out my St Croix rod .
I’d gotten hung up and when I pulled back on the rod to try and pluck the line to see if it would come loose , the top section of the rod snapped, just in front of the ferrule.
This is the second 5’6” St Croix Triumph two piece UL rod I’ve had break on me , both in the same spot .
I’ve plucked the string on all of my rods trying to free my jigs and never have they failed me .
If they don’t come loose plucking , I grab the line and pull straight back until it or the line gives.
The little shoal bass spit up a crawfish when I got him in . A good size crawfish for a small bass .
I also hooked some bass fisherman’s chatter bait . I couldn’t believe somebody would use such a big lure in such a small creek .
Except for breaking a rod and losing five jigs , it was a fun morning.
I’m including a pic of the spot where I caught my biggest redbreast , just about center of the picture and creek .
Redbreast pics to follow .
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Looks like a great trip
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Im glad to read about what was a very good trip. I’m also terribly sorry to hear of the fatality. We get attached to our gear and to lose a favorite hurts a bit. Those are some good lookin redbreast you came up with, I’d be happy with those myself. I had one of those days that you just have to keep plugging away at. Hollered at my supervisor over their stupidity and wasting my time by changing the game plan almost every hour. Funny thing, I’m still employed. Then to come home and read this put the smile back on my face. Thanks, friend of mine.
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Skeet , luckily, the rod wasn’t really a favorite.
I’ve been fishing the Triumph series trying to convince myself they were just as good as the Premier and Avid in the 2 piece 5’6” UL .
The feel is pretty close and they do fish real similar, but I’ve had two of the Triumphs break on me .
Knock on wood, but I’ve never had a problem with my Premier and Avids .
I’ll be calling St Croix one day next week about their upgrade program.
I hope I can pay a fee and upgrade to another Premier .
Right now I cannot recommend the Triumph UL rods .
“ The bigger the Bend , the Wider the Grin ! “skeetbum thanked you for this post
Just love those redbreast. Congrats!
Regards
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gillchaser999 LIKED above post
Sounds like an entertaining day ! I'm sorry to hear about the rod. I always use those circumstances as an excuse to buy something new ;-)
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