chasing my bobber

I decided to go on week end. Got to the ramp in time to see a friend had launched just before me. We head out into the lake. What a beautiful morning. I start to set out my rods.

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I had to use the trolling motor to get my lines lined up. Before I got all the rods out, I had the first fish in the box. Looks like it will be a good day. It didn't take long to add a second fish to the box. Then it goes quiet. Nothing. Nada. I get a call from Tim. They're over here he says. I head over in that direction.

All my bobbers were all lined up and following along just so nice. Then one takes a dive under the surface. The rod bends. I pick up the rod and start to wind in the fish but nothing happens. The fish is fighting the rod, but I have a twist or something that is keeping me from reeling him in. I try to find where the snag is but instead I hear a pop as the line breaks and I stand there watching my bobber dart away from me. I put the rod down and get to the trolling motor and take chase. I can see my bobber heading out into open water. I get close enough to the bobber to lean over and grab it when it darts under the surface again. But wait, I can see it about a foot down. I lean over and make a wild grab! Got it ! Hand over hand I bring in a nice 13" crappie. A little unusual, but I'll take it.

I reset the rod and move on to another location. Did I tell that it was a slow morning? I only had 4 fish in the box. One more location then I'll call it a day. I move on.

I make the turn into the new area. All is quiet. Then one of the rods jumps in it's rod holder. Something good is on the line. I grab the rod and start to guide the fish towards the boat. Nope ! does not want any of that. He crosses over three other rods. Just about then another rod goes off. I grab the net as I work the fish towards the boat with three other lines in tow. I scoop up the fish and drop him on the deck clearing the net as I do so. I grab the other rod and bring him in. Two nice stripers just came onboard. I make another pass of the area and pick up a few more crappies.

I call it a day. I had forgotten about the Sunday crowd and they were starting to show up.

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Until next time, tight lines and full net. See you on the water.

Jim

Good job on the retrieve. Your story had me right there with you.

Awesome sunrise shot Jim, good get on the bobber slab![emoji106][emoji226]
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I agree with Buckeye, we’ll told and great pics. Good to see you out this morning, Alex and I got a chance to catch up and bag enough fish for his almost famous fish tacos. He took 4 and the rest still swim, seed for another day. A very enjoyable morning til the temps got up. See you out next time, I hope.

Beautiful reflection OTW & nice retrieve of bobber as well....a few for dinner & life is good!

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I like your story telling!
Enjoyed the pics too.


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WTG Jim. Lake Monroe appears to have a fair amount of stripers. I am so looking forward to the Slabfest and maybe getting a chance to catch a striper. Tight Lines.

Been there, done that. Thanks.