Smarting from our signature defeat against the fish the other week on the dam spillway, the team decided to have another go. To catch the fish off-guard we went to a different location, Soldier's Bluff.
There's been times when fishing the Bluff has been simply outstanding, fast action, good fish and pretty much a catch a cast and sometimes more. No kidding, when the Bass are blitzing it's topwater frenzy and devil take the hindmost.
With that in mind we cast off into the depths and at first things didn't look good. A boat kept roaring by, surfer in tow, churning the water, frightening the fish and blasting some kind of pop music. Perhaps it was rap/r 'n b hybrid, I don't know, I'm no expert but I do know this, it was annoying and we weren't catching.
At last, the boat sped off into the vastness of Lake Whitney and we were in with a chance, perhaps. After throwing worms and their plastic imitations into the usual spots and getting nothing, we headed towards the dam.
Still nothing and then, as the sun was going down, a fierce tug at the line. Yes, fish, you're on the radar. After that it was pretty much a Bluegill every five minutes or so and many more escapees, who were happy to run off with our enticing worms and "Crappie Bites."
Regardless, it was fish on and if we'd been in the way of keeping them, dinner on too. As it was, these fierce little predators went back in the water. They lived to fight again another day.
Victory assured, we headed back in the setting sun. Burgers were on the menu and the Cadet wasted no time in dialing up Highland Regiments, piping us into the Compound.
He's inspired by the A&M Corps and ROTC. Shoot in the X Ring, kid.
Tight lines,
LSP
10 comments:
We used to catch sunfish when I was just a wee girl. I still remember how good they were quick fried in butter. Alas and alack - that wouldn't happen today 'cause I don't know how to clean fish and have no intention of learning. My mother taught me well.
How come you never eat your fish? Inquiring minds want to know.
You need a Wiggle Wart in the worst way! Fish On.
Those are really HUGE bluegill. There is more fight in a bluegill than any other fresh water fish that I've caught.
Really nice looking fish. I have never managed to catch anything on Crappie bites, so I am doubly impressed.
They do put up a good fight!
Those would have made a nice dinner!
Bluegill are definitely good to eat, Adrienne, and I cook the catch up from time to time. Here's a sample:
http://lonestarparson.blogspot.com/2016/09/cooking-with-lsp-friday-fish-fry.html
But often it's just catch and release -- I have a freezer full of caught fish as it is...
Thanks for the tip, Brig!
Lots of fun, LL, that's for sure, and tasty too. Fierce little things.
Linda, we found that a worm allied with the delicious (to fish) c bites worked well. Bang, in they came.
Old NFO, most definitely and next time for sure. Bluegill are tasty, no doubt about it.
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