Russell 5/25 in the yak

[Cleon]

First report in a long time and the first trip to Russell in a few years. I missed out on fishing for most of last year as I spent half of it hiking the Appalachian Trail all the way to Maine. After I got back I decided to buy a kayak and rig it for fishing. I bought a Tarpon 120 and have slowly added more gear to it; 4 rod holders, fishfinder, anchor trolley, etc. Now I've really got that fishing bug again!!

This week I decided to hit Russell and hoped I could find a creek away from the pleasure boaters. Got to the lake at 8:30, way later than hoped for but that's how it goes sometimes. Fished out of Felkel landing. Had trouble finding anything but gar until 10. Then caught 4 crappie 10 to 12' in 18 to 22 FOW on jigs and minnows. The wind picked up and had to go try some other spots. Only managed one more crappie a couple hours later right off bottom in 12 FOW. Caught a few bass and gills too but no size. Had a couple gar slap the side of my kayak during the day, one was chasing my red worm I was franticly reeling in and the other was just swimming by. That got the heart racing

Had a good time and hopefully I wont forget the camera next time!

[gabowman]

Sounds like a fun time on the water even if the fishing did stink a little. Woulda loved seeing some pictures. Maybe next time.

[STUMP HUNTER]

Good to hear you hit Russell in the yak. Wanting to go fish the trees there myself, maybe soon. Glad you got to feel the pull on your line a few times always a plus! Thanks for the report