Was able to get out with one of my buddy’s son today. In a 20 boat field, 11 skunks made an appearance on the board. We were fortunate to finish 5th. Youth really know how to keep you in a positive mindset when on the water!
Sorry I’ve been playing hookie from class! Happy Easter all!
A couple of skunked trips were shaking my confidence. Tonight, I got two smallies, I think the first ones of 2025.
First day back in the Everglades. Threw an SMH most of the day. Was an unusually slow bite today. Got a decent amount of Largemouth. Then I threw a Jerkbait on and landed this Gar. Measured with a marked stick at about 28”. Don’t even think about handling these. Nothing good can come from trying.
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.
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.
Had to go back out to my neighbors pond and put on a little clinic yesterday afternoon.
Has anyone ever had this happen? Maybe there was some flashing or issues in the manufacturing process. But water was able to get into the top layer of the bait. Threw me for a loop when I saw it. Thought I snagged a dang marble hahaha!
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.
