12-16-2007, 07:17 PM
This was one of those idyllic trips that, even though the fishing wasn't that great, the company and the scenery really made up for it. Macflys' frst tube proved exhilarating and I always find it better to just let the new guys paddle around on their own, rather than squawking helpful commands their way. It is really easy when you come down to it. . Comfort is king. Its a whole new world on the tube. You look at the lake from a different angle. When a your fish jumps, you look up at it. When its hot,the water cools you down. When its windy,the water shields you. When it's very cold, the water usually is warmer. With some fleece socks and pants and thermals and a windbreaker on top I'm toasty in the worst snow and ice invaded lake. In the Summer...trunk it with just some fins.
We started out in 53 degree water. The fishing was tough. I managed to hook two large crappie and a small bass while throwing the Mini-magic lure.No Trout. Not to be beaten by a Samo G, the secondary never fail Dropshot the trout size Power Worm...Failed. Green,Pink Sparkle Chartreuse. Nada.The Water temp continued to climb. Cruising over to the East shore, bathed in sunlight, the temp continued up. First Flipping Bass was in 59 degree water about five feet deep. Three more fish within about 20 feet, the bite as on! ...The bite was off! No more for thirty minutes as the water got shallower and the temp continued to rise. Right past the Three Pipes area,at a temp of 62 degrees, fish on. Then two more including the four pounder. All out of 18 to 24 inches of water. All Flipping on the Molo.
The day ended early as the group was ready for lunch. Teds Burgers was serviceable and I hope a welcome switch from Micky D's. Tired but happy, It's time to go fish again.
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We started out in 53 degree water. The fishing was tough. I managed to hook two large crappie and a small bass while throwing the Mini-magic lure.No Trout. Not to be beaten by a Samo G, the secondary never fail Dropshot the trout size Power Worm...Failed. Green,Pink Sparkle Chartreuse. Nada.The Water temp continued to climb. Cruising over to the East shore, bathed in sunlight, the temp continued up. First Flipping Bass was in 59 degree water about five feet deep. Three more fish within about 20 feet, the bite as on! ...The bite was off! No more for thirty minutes as the water got shallower and the temp continued to rise. Right past the Three Pipes area,at a temp of 62 degrees, fish on. Then two more including the four pounder. All out of 18 to 24 inches of water. All Flipping on the Molo.
The day ended early as the group was ready for lunch. Teds Burgers was serviceable and I hope a welcome switch from Micky D's. Tired but happy, It's time to go fish again.
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