05-27-2011, 08:30 AM
Hello guys,
My boy wants to go fishing on Saturday. I told him we could go but I am thinking of heading out in the evening and do some night fishing. The main reason I am doing this is to avoid the crowds that always hit Mead on holiday weekends. It's either that or drive a few hours up to a trout spot, which still will be busier than normal due to the 3 day weekend.
If I do Mead here's the plan. I was gonna go out in the evening and try to net some shad. Then find a spot and drop the green fishing light. I've had the thing for years, but only used it once. It did bring in the fish I have to admit. I was going to attach a chum bag to the bottom of the light. A couple of Toby's chum bombs should fill my little mesh bag nicely, then lower it to about 15ft. For bait I will use either netted live shad, or if that fails, then fresh anchovies from International Marketplace. This is the plan. If my little girl goes along then I won't even bring a rod for me, just try to get the kids catching fish.
Now to my question.. does anyone care to go along with me? My boat will be full already so I cannot take any more passengers, but if anyone has a boat and wants to get out and join me let me know. I have a spare light to lend if needed. It's not green, but it submerges. It'd be nice if a few people with boats went. The more lights the better. Also, the moon should be almost dark so it's supposedly the best time to use the lights... though I am not an expert on the matter.
Two spots come to mind... Gov wash area and also the tires off of any marina... Both would be an easy paddle and/or kick in a kayak or float tube. If no one is interested I'll probably drive to a trout lake where I know I can put the kids onto some fish.
Let me know what you think guys,
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My boy wants to go fishing on Saturday. I told him we could go but I am thinking of heading out in the evening and do some night fishing. The main reason I am doing this is to avoid the crowds that always hit Mead on holiday weekends. It's either that or drive a few hours up to a trout spot, which still will be busier than normal due to the 3 day weekend.
If I do Mead here's the plan. I was gonna go out in the evening and try to net some shad. Then find a spot and drop the green fishing light. I've had the thing for years, but only used it once. It did bring in the fish I have to admit. I was going to attach a chum bag to the bottom of the light. A couple of Toby's chum bombs should fill my little mesh bag nicely, then lower it to about 15ft. For bait I will use either netted live shad, or if that fails, then fresh anchovies from International Marketplace. This is the plan. If my little girl goes along then I won't even bring a rod for me, just try to get the kids catching fish.
Now to my question.. does anyone care to go along with me? My boat will be full already so I cannot take any more passengers, but if anyone has a boat and wants to get out and join me let me know. I have a spare light to lend if needed. It's not green, but it submerges. It'd be nice if a few people with boats went. The more lights the better. Also, the moon should be almost dark so it's supposedly the best time to use the lights... though I am not an expert on the matter.
Two spots come to mind... Gov wash area and also the tires off of any marina... Both would be an easy paddle and/or kick in a kayak or float tube. If no one is interested I'll probably drive to a trout lake where I know I can put the kids onto some fish.
Let me know what you think guys,
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