Inland Sea 4/11

[dbrooker]

Took advantage of the nice evening to run up to sandbar launch. Lines in around 5:30pm, flat-lined pins Georgia Shore and Keeler for a couple hours with no luck. 42.5 surface water temp was the warmest found, but lots of debris and hard to keep lines clean.

Just before dusk I went to one of my favorite spots to cast a few before heading in. Went with the fishy1 special, rainbow krocodile, and found this 5lber chasing bait. Great night regardless, but she was the icing.

Surprisingly quiet at the launch, but I suppose that’ll change in a week or two.

[Reelax]

I guess you would call that a hog caught the hard way!!!

Thanks for sharing...

[raz]

Very nice!

[TruViking]

Very Nice Indeed! That is my choice for launch Tomorrow. Glad to know we still have a fighting chance!
Beautiful Fish!!!

[Crayfish]

That's a beauty! Congrats! I must have gotten off the water just about the time you got there. I fished from about 2 - 5 or so. Keeler's and the corner in front of Sandbar beach. The beach / corner was a mess. I did manage a 17" silver, though, so it wasn't a bad maiden voyage for the year. Better days are coming!

EDIT : Now that I look at your pics, I recognize your boat. You were just pulling away from the launch as I was pulling in.

[TruViking]

Gotta also mention...... even now, our Pal "Fishy 1" bringing advice and prosperity to the Fleet!

[dbrooker]

Very Nice Indeed! That is my choice for launch Tomorrow. Glad to know we still have a fighting chance!
Beautiful Fish!!!

Did you get out yesterday? Almost felt like spring!

[dbrooker]

That's a beauty! Congrats! I must have gotten off the water just about the time you got there. I fished from about 2 - 5 or so. Keeler's and the corner in front of Sandbar beach. The beach / corner was a mess. I did manage a 17" silver, though, so it wasn't a bad maiden voyage for the year. Better days are coming!

EDIT : Now that I look at your pics, I recognize your boat. You were just pulling away from the launch as I was pulling in.

Thanks Crayfish! A real diamond for sure. I’ve fished that corner a few times and never had much luck, must be doing it wrong!

[steve]

I was there yesterday morning until noon. Picked up 2 silvers before heading home. Tried many different lures until we got our hits on crazy Ivans.
Sausage gravy is always my favorite when fish are not very active.

[Reelax]

I was there yesterday morning until noon. Picked up 2 silvers before heading home. Tried many different lures until we got our hits on crazy Ivans.
Sausage gravy is always my favorite when fish are not very active.

Seems Sticks aren’t are hot as spoons this year.!.!.!?

Wierd trend… wonder if others have seen the same??

Fish on!

[goldeneye13]

After 2 years and a rough start because if engine issues on a boat stored in the Us that has not run in 2 years i finally managed a test run this pm. Headed out and started fishing around 2:00. Did the first two pass in the bay to pick up 2 12 inch browns ( brown trout stick bait and white russian) that went back to grow. On the third pass around switched to lead core and crazy ivan ( white russian and twin city)lure that i bought 2 years ago and doubled on silvers. Thunder and lightning started i headed home asap.. hopefully can get the kids on some fish in the am.

[dbrooker]

After 2 years and a rough start because if engine issues on a boat stored in the Us that has not run in 2 years i finally managed a test run this pm. Headed out and started fishing around 2:00. Did the first two pass in the bay to pick up 2 12 inch browns ( brown trout stick bait and white russian) that went back to grow. On the third pass around switched to lead core and crazy ivan ( white russian and twin city)lure that i bought 2 years ago and doubled on silvers. Thunder and lightning started i headed home asap.. hopefully can get the kids on some fish in the am.

2 good ones at that!

[TruViking]

Very. I have had Great Luck in the Inland Sea. Late Fall , the Salmon were everywhere!
Super nice Fish. I hope your Kids bring in the Big Ones tomorrow!

[Gecha (Gerry)]

After 2 years and a rough start because if engine issues on a boat stored in the Us that has not run in 2 years i finally managed a test run this pm. Headed out and started fishing around 2:00. Did the first two pass in the bay to pick up 2 12 inch browns ( brown trout stick bait and white russian) that went back to grow. On the third pass around switched to lead core and crazy ivan ( white russian and twin city)lure that i bought 2 years ago and doubled on silvers. Thunder and lightning started i headed home asap.. hopefully can get the kids on some fish in the am.

Hi Fred, Happy you finally got your boat wet and caught some nice fish.

[Reelax]

After 2 years and a rough start because if engine issues on a boat stored in the Us that has not run in 2 years i finally managed a test run this pm. Headed out and started fishing around 2:00. Did the first two pass in the bay to pick up 2 12 inch browns ( brown trout stick bait and white russian) that went back to grow. On the third pass around switched to lead core and crazy ivan ( white russian and twin city)lure that i bought 2 years ago and doubled on silvers. Thunder and lightning started i headed home asap.. hopefully can get the kids on some fish in the am.

The most promising thing about your post is the BROWN…. it’s been way too many months since we have boated one…

Glad and surprised after 2 years sitting your boat ran well as it did…

Thanks for sharing… things are really looking up. Looking forward to a 6am launch Friday to chase that Brown’s brother. Can’t wait!