3-10-17-It Blew, a Lot

[smythley]

Mostly cloudy- air temps were mid 50s all day. H2O temp started at 54 but was down to 50 by the time we got off the water.

Got the boat on the water about 730. Had a tank of dollar bills and a couple mongos. Decided to hit a nearby creek that has been productive in the past. Marked a couple fish, and then, the wind decided to show up in full force. Also got a pretty good rainshower for about 10 minutes.

I struggled like heck to get boards to pull correctly. It was tough, not being able to keep the boat in a straight line, and the boards catching up to the boat. Picked up a 22 in fish on a unweighted line in about 13 feet of water.

Got tired of fighting the wind, and decided just to pull rigs. Turned out to be a good decision. We boated 14, most fish 24-27, with an 18" and 29"er thrown in.

After a break for lunch and from the wind, we found a quiet creek and were able to pull boards for about an hour. Had a 33" fish detonate a shad in about 8 feet in water. Best fish of the day.

Overall a great day, but man the wind made it interesting.

[drag4striper]

A good numbers day for sure. That wind can be a pain while pulling boards. Thanks for the report. 

[ikMOON]

What a great report! I'm always amazed at the results from the worsts of weather. When everyone else is talking about getting "blowed out" somebody is tearing them up! Thanks for the report.

[bushwacker]

Nice report! When you say say rigs do you mean U-Rigs?

[FishON]

Umbrella rigs.

[smythley]

Yep. Umbrella rigs.

[stripercrazy]

Sassy shad or bucktails ?

[smythley]

Caught some on both flavors, but probably a few more on sassy shad.

[stripercrazy]

Good report, sounds like yall had a great trip