Sunday, February 04, 2007
2/4/2007
I made it out on the water today, a little later than planed but I still got 4 hours in.
First thing I saw while running down Cow bayou was a Bob cat swimming across the bayou.
There must have been some thing really good on the other side as the water temp. was 47F.
Got over to Johnson bayou at 1:30 pm. and backlashed on the first cast! I had switched from a light bait to a heavy catch V and forgot to reset the spool tension, I did manage to get the overrun out of the reel and started fishing.
There were several boats in the area and naturally there was one right where I wanted to start at. The water was49F on one side of the bayou and 50F on the other but I didn't draw any strikes. I moved on South to another spot and found water that was 51F with a few mullet showing every now and then. I fished around shallows the then moved out to about 4 foot and stuck a really nice sow trout. I had the drag set very light but just as I brought her along side the boat to land her the hook tore loose form her mouth. She layed there for a second on her side. Beautiful purple hues with black spots silver sides shining. The water was clear enough to see her big fangs protruding from that big beautiful yellow mouth. She looked to be a solid 5 pounder. I fished the area hard but couldn't get bit again. I moved on down to the Gator hole and had a rat red take the catch V but it came unhooked at the boat also. I don't know what gives with the lost fish but I hope it's over for a while. The water is muddy but some places had a foot of visibility. This time of year you fish all day for that one big fish, I was fortunate to get bit and to see the fish. I would have liked to photograph her but maybe next time. I am just happy to have gotten out and enjoyed the outdoors. I did get to see two hog's walking the shore line and a Loon swimming on the way back home.
Tight lines, Mike ¶ 5:21 PM
I made it out on the water today, a little later than planed but I still got 4 hours in.
First thing I saw while running down Cow bayou was a Bob cat swimming across the bayou.
There must have been some thing really good on the other side as the water temp. was 47F.
Got over to Johnson bayou at 1:30 pm. and backlashed on the first cast! I had switched from a light bait to a heavy catch V and forgot to reset the spool tension, I did manage to get the overrun out of the reel and started fishing.
There were several boats in the area and naturally there was one right where I wanted to start at. The water was49F on one side of the bayou and 50F on the other but I didn't draw any strikes. I moved on South to another spot and found water that was 51F with a few mullet showing every now and then. I fished around shallows the then moved out to about 4 foot and stuck a really nice sow trout. I had the drag set very light but just as I brought her along side the boat to land her the hook tore loose form her mouth. She layed there for a second on her side. Beautiful purple hues with black spots silver sides shining. The water was clear enough to see her big fangs protruding from that big beautiful yellow mouth. She looked to be a solid 5 pounder. I fished the area hard but couldn't get bit again. I moved on down to the Gator hole and had a rat red take the catch V but it came unhooked at the boat also. I don't know what gives with the lost fish but I hope it's over for a while. The water is muddy but some places had a foot of visibility. This time of year you fish all day for that one big fish, I was fortunate to get bit and to see the fish. I would have liked to photograph her but maybe next time. I am just happy to have gotten out and enjoyed the outdoors. I did get to see two hog's walking the shore line and a Loon swimming on the way back home.
Tight lines, Mike ¶ 5:21 PM
