Fished Kroger Park this evening and caught two Bass and a Turtle on a Black Bead Head Leech Streamer. First Bass hit the fishing fly on a slow retrieve; second Bass struck immediately after the fishing fly landed in the water. Second Bass was the larger of the two, measuring just over 12.5" in size. Not a Bruiser but enough to take the lead in August's One Fishing Fly Challenge!
Stopped by the feeder creek that runs into Bethany Lakes this morning. Noticed some surface activity despite the shallow water. Tied on a Bead Head Leech Streamer and soon after landed a little Bass. Then, lost a bigger Bass, then caught some Bluegill and Sunfish. Surprised the shallow water held so many fish.... A lot of small ones but there were a few bigger ones mixed in as well!
Caught a few fish - Sunfish and a Bluegill, right after the rain storm passed Bethany Lakes. Fish seemed tough to locate and water was murky from the rain runoff. Managed to find a few fish lurking in the shallows but no Bruisers!
Checked out Packery Channel - North Jetty to closeout the trip to the Coast. Observed a number of Sea Turtles swimming about. Pretty cool to see them; saw very few if any back in the 80's. Looks like they are coming back to the area!
While on the road got to stop by Padre Island's Bob Hall Pier. Had a fun time fishing for saltwater fish. Had a lot of bites, missed a lot of Bruisers, and so far only managed to catch a scrappy little Shark! Fun stuff,... here on the coast.
Also, did some flyfishing at one of the jetties. Caught and lost a little Tarpon on the Red/White Clouser. Then, hooked into a nice Speckle Trout. But, lost it as well. Needed to remember to switch leaders from freshwater to saltwater. Four pound test is way too light for the coast.
Another tough day. Started fishing at Bethany Lakes. Had one strike - estimated a two-pound Bass on a Bead Head Olive Leech. Quickly broke off after setting the hook. Retied another Leech Streamer and had zero hits.
After running a few errands, went to Kroger Park and had a few strikes on the Leech Streamer. But,.. lost it later to a "Tree Fish". Tied on a Yellow Grasshopper and fished just after dark. Caught two Bluegill...!
Today's Results - Two Bluegill On A Yellow Grasshopper.
Fished Bethany Lakes this morning to try for a Bruiser on a Bead Head Olive Leech Streamer for the August's One Fishing Fly Challenge! Caught two Bass with one going 11" in size. Also, caught a Sunfish on the pattern. Sent the one picture to the Challenge, taking third place this month so far. Field Team is holding the #1 slot for a Bass larger than 12" caught using a Leech Streamer.
BH Olive Leech Streamer Gets Two Bass and Sunfish This Morning!
PS: Pictures of the Red/White Clousers used yesterday and the BH Olive Leech Streamer used this morning.