Need a fish ID. Was fishing a new creek today. Was expecting largemouth, but started catching spots. Those were easy to identify due to the extra rows of lines below the lateral. Also caught some smallmouth-hybrids it seems. Biggest fish appears to be a largemouth but the mouth doesn't extend past the eye. So is it a spot?
April 22
So what do you think we are looking at? It was close to a point, a flat, and a saddle. I definitely think the shad spawning too (second picture). So I thought maybe catfish, but with the last video "Catching Spawning Bass" I think it could be bass spawning deeper since it is on Lake Juliette which has clear water.
April 21
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Ugly flathead cat caught on a crankbait while bass fishing.
April 22
5lbs 9oz, 21 1/4” on a 1/8oz Purple Rain SMH kit. Usied a Level NGSX610LF with a 1000 size Stradic spinner. Everything used except the reel was bought at the SUF retreat.
April 16
• Edited (Apr 16, 2025)
Hit up Lake Juliette on Sunday... The ol wacky rig came through. Targeted a shallow saddle flat with cover on both sides. I literally cast out my rig, sat pole down to adjust my kayak, picked up my rod, and a fish was on it.... Tried fishing slower the rest of the day, but only got one. I didn't think about moving further back off the bank until I read Alex Sterling post last night. Anyways, a good bass on Juliette is a win for me any day so I'm happy with it.
April 19
• Edited (Apr 19, 2025)
Had a surprise today, through the chatter out and snagged some what I believe is about 20 yds of tip up line someone either cut or broke off, started pulling and this was on the end of it! I thought it had alittle life left in it, but have know idea how long it was there for. Caught one real nice 3.8lbs bass along with some others and one more pike.. Fun day, good to be out... Everyone have a happy Easter weekend!
April 17
• Edited (Apr 17, 2025)
I spent my last day fishing in Florida fishing from the bank spent a lot of time thinking about the families impacted by the terrible accident. My heart goes out to them.
On a more positive note, here’s some pictures recapping my visit with my Florida people.
April 17
Getting to know new boat +1
Water Temp 45, Air Temp Real Feel 40 degrees -1
Fish Caught 0
Makes for a Neutral evening - glad to get out there. I tried the hair jig. I was able to get two to come off the bottom but not commit.