Big Lake Scratch - Jan 3, 2010

[mikedatiger]

Josh and I hit the water today and laid a giant goose egg. Given the recent reports, or lack thereof, we decided to run to the south end of the lake. I was all excited to try out some new baits and some new colors. Well...

Water in the ship channel was around 48 degrees. First stop was Joe's cove where the water was around 49 - 49.5. Salinity and water clarity were both good, but so was the cold and the wind. No fish.

Next stop was West Cove. Water temp here was up to around 51.5 near the shallow flats. Fished here for a while and were treated to a whole flock of kamikaze pelicans. These birds were doing some serious dive bombing but we couldn't ever figure out what they were feeding on. I managed to hook one fish on a jerk jr. but lost it at the boat. No fish.

Moved on to another spot on the south side and were treated to the same old tune - decent wind and no fish.

Last stop on the list was turners. Water temp was around 49 and the water looked like chocolate milk. Visibility was about an inch. By this point we were beaten like a red headed step child and decided to graciously tap out. No mas.

No fish, no birds, no other boats. Plenty of cold. I am not one to quit, but I know when I've been beat, and I'm done for the next few weeks. Thankfully there is the Houston boat show to look forward to.

["W"]

DUDE I told you.........Trout are on bottom in 30 to 40 foot at Ensco.....

Its church until mid Feb if were lucky

[all star rod]

Man ya'll are some hard core fisherman to fish today!

[Mediumheavyaction6'6]

it looks like we are all starting to realize when to call it quits.

[fritz20]

Originally Posted by Mediumheavyaction6'6

it looks like we are all starting to realize when to call it quits.

Doubt it...

[Mediumheavyaction6'6]

that was just wishful thinking. let me have my moment when i think i am not insane

[fritz20]

Originally Posted by Mediumheavyaction6'6

that was just wishful thinking. let me have my moment when i think i am not insane

Savor the flavor cause it won't last long. I will get a call and or text in the middle of the week with some insane fisherman trying to convince me that it won't be that cold this weekend

[Mediumheavyaction6'6]

i just looked at this weekend and i can promise you i will not be the one calling. 20 degrees is just a little too cold for me. the only thing i will be fishing for is another blanket

[mikedatiger]

Swiss Miss is my new best friend!!! I even tried to bribe jordan to meet us with a pot of coffee, but he was smart enough not to turn his truck around. Josh and I kept saying that we'd tear em up at the next spot, until we were so cold and miserable that we didn't want any more spots. My face hurts, my eyes hurt, but it beats sitting on the couch!

BTW, tide was way out today. If it stays like this and you are crazy enough to go out the next few days, be careful.

[jlincecum]

all i can say is thank god it was sandy

[eman]

Caught fish all weekend in grand isle. Thank god for the sand pits .
The trout are stacked up in the deep water and the rat reds were in the elmers canal every cast . Lots of yaks down there this weekend.

[LaAngler]

trout fishing in big lake = done till may

sabine lake would be better

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

trout fishing in big lake = done till may

sabine lake would be better

Maybe we should make the march tournament for reds?

[specktator]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

trout fishing in big lake = done till may

sabine lake would be better

That long?

[eman]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

trout fishing in big lake = done till may

sabine lake would be better

Y'all don't listen to him . Don't you know that waders will lie , cheat and steal to keep as many boats off the water as possible.
peace and quiet while we slip up on them big purple backed hogs.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by eman

Y'all don't listen to him . Don't you know that waders will lie , cheat and steal to keep as many boats off the water as possible.
peace and quiet while we slip up on them big purple backed hogs.

Thats why you never see reports about waders. Speaking of, where W's wading report

[LaAngler]

Originally Posted by eman

Y'all don't listen to him . Don't you know that waders will lie , cheat and steal to keep as many boats off the water as possible.
peace and quiet while we slip up on them big purple backed hogs.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

Nice Hog.

["W"]

Originally Posted by eman

Y'all don't listen to him . Don't you know that waders will lie , cheat and steal to keep as many boats off the water as possible.
peace and quiet while we slip up on them big purple backed hogs.

Well go knock your selves out...........If you find trout let me know ...because I want hit the water until Feb or march

["W"]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

Thats why you never see reports about waders. Speaking of, where W's wading report

Wading if for Gays.............Real men fish out of a boat