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Post by Gator on Jul 13, 2015 14:20:14 GMT -5
My original plan was to go out on Saturday morning. I didn't get out until Sunday evening. Hate when things don't go the way I plan. Although, I was able to catch a pro giving striper fishing tips and how to toss a cast net lessons, Saturday morning.
The reports you are hearing about BR are true. There are fish holding in BR AND the rest of the lake. I trolled a u-rig for less than 30 minutes and had a 2 fish limit. 25.5" and 26". I hated to call it a day after 2 quick fish but I did. I trolled green hammers (5") with a solid white trailer (5"). Both fish bit the trailer. Speed was 2.7 to 3.1 mph.
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Post by mwardncsu on Jul 13, 2015 14:28:51 GMT -5
Nice - glad you got out there... don't believe all those things you hear from the "pro's"  |
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Post by drag4striper on Jul 13, 2015 20:24:04 GMT -5
Nice report Gator. Things we enjoy always go by faster than we would like.
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Post by striperjohn on Jul 13, 2015 20:51:01 GMT -5
Good report Gator. Thats kinda why I do not fish summer. Drive 1hr 45 min put boat in catch a few fish go home.  |
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Post by sewelljx on Jul 14, 2015 18:23:29 GMT -5
Appreciate the folks that call it quits after a quick limit in the summer though!
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Post by Gator on Jul 14, 2015 18:31:07 GMT -5
Appreciate the folks that call it quits after a quick limit in the summer though! Gotta admit that it really does give you a sense of satisfaction and that works for me. Ego or not. |
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Post by lund1 on Jul 15, 2015 6:10:06 GMT -5
Nice report Gator. The idea of slow trolling U Rigs sure sounds appealing to me. A lot less fuss. I'm enjoying learning the art ( and challenges) of bait fishing but coming home at 2AM covered in scales and gizzard slime can get a little old sometimes. Especially when you're committed to a stop at your limit philosophy.
I think it's time to rig up some URigs for a summer time change of pace.
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Post by Gator on Jul 15, 2015 9:03:14 GMT -5
Nice report Gator. The idea of slow trolling U Rigs sure sounds appealing to me. A lot less fuss. I'm enjoying learning the art ( and challenges) of bait fishing but coming home at 2AM covered in scales and gizzard slime can get a little old sometimes. Especially when you're committed to a stop at your limit philosophy. I think it's time to rig up some URigs for a summer time change of pace. I enjoy fishing u-rigs in the higher WT's and fishing gizzards when the water temp is down. You can sure cover some water with u-rigs. To me it's not worth getting to the lake b4 daylight, getting bait, catching 2 fish and bolting. BTW, I'm not calling you lund1 anymore. It's NauticStar!! |
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Post by tblspoon on Jul 16, 2015 8:47:07 GMT -5
Nice - glad you got out there... don't believe all those things you hear from the "pro's" |
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Post by tblspoon on Jul 16, 2015 8:49:05 GMT -5
Quick question, have seen reference to "BR". What or where is this.
Thank you.
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Post by lund1 on Jul 16, 2015 10:10:47 GMT -5
BR is Bull Run. Gator keeps 5-10 fish in that area at all times.
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Post by mwardncsu on Jul 16, 2015 10:11:57 GMT -5
BR is Bull Run. Gator keeps 5-10 fish in that area at all times. BUx markers - left-hand side as you get going up the Blackwater - take a left at Christmas Tree island |
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Post by Gator on Jul 16, 2015 10:58:34 GMT -5
Here are the markers for sml.
R – Roanoke River
B – Blackwater River
W – Witcher Creek
WC – Walton Creek
C – Craddock Creek
H – Hatcher Creek
BU – Bull Run
BR – Little Bull Run
BE – Beaverdam Creek
G – Gills Creek
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Post by Gator on Jul 16, 2015 11:36:33 GMT -5
BR is Bull Run. Gator keeps 5-10 fish in that area at all times. That's right. The stringer is tied to a bouy at BR1 and has mward written on it in big letters.  Figured if I put his name on it they would be safe.  |
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Post by tblspoon on Jul 16, 2015 13:17:15 GMT -5
Thank you all so much.I can guarantee that I am NOT a threat to any population of fish in there.
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Figured if I put his name on it they would be safe. 