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    Default Fun night on the water tonight, 7-4


    I was able to get out for another trip today. I pushed off from shore at 4:45 in to a steady breeze from the north, air temp at 75, water temp at 74. The wind would die down about 6:15 or so, giving me nicer conditions for boat control. I tried something new for me, 2 jigs on one pole, 1/32 oz. heads with Southern Pro stingers threaded on. I tried it yesterday, too but had no takers. Once I got out to the area I wanted to fish, I tossed out that line, a minnow tube and the trusty Roadrunner. Took about 10 minutes for the first contestant on the RR, this nice yellow perch. He put up a good fight, too. Later I'd get another one this size or a bit bigger that I couldn't get to be still for a measuring photo.

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    Got started again and just a minute or 2 later the double jig pole bends over and voila! 1st time landing 2 fish on one line that I can remember. Bluegill double!

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    What fun that was on 4# test line! A little later in my trip I managed another but these guys got me down in the weeds as they hit the same time I had a strike on one of the other lines. Crappie and bluegill this time buried in all these weeds.

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    If you look closely you can see the 8" crappie hidden in the cloud reflection.

    Lots of gills tonight but some nice crappie, too.

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    They ran from 9 to just under 12". The bluegill were average for the most part although I did have a few nice ones at 8" or a bit better.

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    That RR is becoming a habit, tipped with the Southern Pro stinger. I'd guess nearly half of my catch tonight came on it, with a variety of other lures landing the others. Best crappie came as a single fish on the double jig pole, he took the green with white tail. I called it a night just before 8.

    Totals for the night would be 2 nice perch, 2 bass (one decent, one small guy), 16-18 bluegill of various sizes from 5" up over 8", and about 10 or so crappie. All were returned for another day. A productive and enjoyable evening on the water.
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    Great mixed bag. Those yellow perch are some good eating critters
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    Another wonderful and productive evening. Hope you have many more great trips. Tight lines.

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    Good report and pics.....thanks for sharing
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    It is time to set up at night. It has been hot here during the day
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    Great catch.


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    good mixed bag for sure, loads of fun!

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    Looks like you had a blast. Thanks for sharing.
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    Nice catch once again. That is a very productive trip. Thanks for sharing.

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