08-21-2010, 09:00 AM
After waiting for a while, I got out at 7 and went to a dock that I thought might work today.<br />I got hit after a dozen shots on a red thunder w/ tail light on a 32 on 6lb.<br />Had to go to the slow fall method, but it payed off as my 2nd crappie was a 13.5 and MAD.<br />I thought I had a drum for a second there emoLaugh <br /><br />I wanted to get an average as we are meat fishing tomorrow, so I stayed for 10 and they were 5 and 5 shorts (less than 11) the keepers were all right at 12 and the 13.5.<br /><br />I had tied off because of the wind and that came into play as my line twitched and I set the hook on a crossbeam!<br />The&quot; crossbeam&quot; kept jerking on the line and eventually out came a fish that I couldn&#39;t turn!<br />With one hand I untied and with the help of the trolling motor I got free and was slowly bringing my snag with me. <br />knew what it was and considered breaking off as I knew I would be trimming slime anyway. emoDoh <br /><br />I drifted the boat and got that kitty up to the net, but I could only get the head in, so I went to the boca and finally after way too long, I took out the 9 lber.<br />Took pic and retied<br /><br />Tried one more spot to finish with a dozen including a blacknose at the new spot.<br />Saw the rain and decided 10:30 was good enough today.<br />Saw Whiskers and friend and said hello and then to the ramp and home to the dry.<br />All fished released alive.<br />red thunder ghastly moglo baby shad and patriot and all but one with tail lights were the colors that were working today.<br /><br />Pics to ensue:<br /><br /> emoCool