Afternoon and morning trips- the burns

[Jasonf]

Brother in law and I took off work early Wednesday (4/25) to hit the marsh. We have only been out a few times this year due to work and other obligations so it was nice to get out. We launched on the south side of the Gibbstown bridge and fished from about 3 - 6:30. The wind was light out of the south and the weather was nice before the small front that was planned to go through Wednesday night. The pressure was falling and it was partly to mostly cloudy. We caught probably 25-30 bass and kept 20 and one white perch. We fished paddle tails and speed craws with the most fish caught on paddle tails. We also hooked and released 2 3 ft. alligator gar. I thought about cleaning them, but didnt feel like going through the trouble for just 2. All in all, it was a great trip. Even got back and loaded before the mosquitos got crazy.



What a difference a day makes

Thursday mid morning, my wife and I decided to go fishing. We went to the same general area as the day before and fished from 9-12:30. The weather had changed after the front to steady 15 mph north winds, bluebird conditions and higher pressure. We caught 10 -12 bass and only kept 4. We fished paddle tails and a few other baits. It was a lot tougher fishing but we had a good time just being out there. We did see a very large choupique with a 6 inch bird leg and foot hanging out of its mouth. I guess some heron or duck got too close.


After cleaning fish, some of the bass still had eggs. I dont know if they all havent spawned, but this seems like the latest in the year I have caught bass with eggs. I guess the cooler weather has held them off. Also, none of the bass had crawfish in them this time. It was all small perch and minnows.

I hope to get back out there soon. My 3 year old has been wanting to go, so I may introduce him to the marsh. It should be fun if I can keep him from jumping over the side.


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