Another Go at Packery Channel - July 17, 2013

More rain in the area but made a break for Packery Channel again when the rain let up.  Fished with Live Shrimp and Cut Bait and caught a number of fish!  No Keepers again though!

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Packery Channel This Round - July 16, 2013

Rain slowed us up a little, but saw a break and rigged up Popping Corks and baited up with Live Shrimp and fished the Packery Channel.  Caught Speckle Trout, Red Fish, and a Lady Fish.  Fun stuff... no Keepers this round though!

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Live Shrimp in the Surf This Round - July 15, 2013

After fishing the Jetty Party Boat in Port Aransas Monday morning, decided to hit the surf for more fishing!  Went with Live Shrimp and Medium Spinning Gear.  Was able to catch a Jack Crevalle, a Perch (we think), and a Croaker!  A tasty wave and a cool Bud is all we needed!

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Jetty Boat Fishing - July 15, 2013

Decided to take the Jetty Boat in Port Aransas and see how the fish were biting on Monday, July 15.  Things started out slow but a couple of Black Tip Shark were caught.  Moved to another spot and caught Angel Fish; others caught a Red Fish and a Red Snapper.  Made one more stop and caught another type of Snapper.  Fun stuff once the bite was on!

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More Fun on the Coast - July 14, 2013

Setup for another go at fishing while at Port Aransas.  Started out catching Whiting for bait, then used the kayak to deploy baits past the third sand bar.  Hoped for Shark but ended up with a Keeper Speckle Trout that went 18" in size, a large Whiting, and a 24"+ Ladyfish!  Fun stuff!

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Back to the Coast - July 13, 2013!

Made it to the Coast again.  This time went to Port Aransas. Caught some Ghost Shrimp and then a little fish!  Really nice day with a fair amount of people enjoying the beach.

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Another Go at the Power Plant

Decided to fish the Power Plant this evening.  Was not as good as yesterday morning. Worked the discharge area without a strike.  After a while, decided to get a workout and trolled the area.  Got a decent workout but only had one fish strike.  Was not a Keeper but at least we did not strike out!

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Power Plant This Round

Fished the Power Plant this round by Little Ridge Park on Lake Lavon; no Keepers but did get a few to take a Slab or a Crappier Jig!  Also, saw others doing well with fish caught on almost every cast!  Next round, going to bring an anchor and setup closer but well outside the restricted area.

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Lavonia Park and Little Ridge Park This Round

Decided to fish the bank at Lake Lavon this round.  Went to Lavonia Park and setup our gear. Had several light nibbles using nightcrawlers but only managed one fish - a Gaspergou.  Too bad we did not have "boat" repellent; had two boats float over our fishing spot.  After a while without a bite, decided to head up the road to scout at Little Ridge Park.  Saw the Power Plant was generating; may need to bring the kayaks next round!

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Clear Lake Yesterday and then Today

Checked out Clear Lake Park Wednesday evening to test the fish finder.  Was able to get an understanding of the area's water depth; also caught several undersized White Bass.  And then, checked it out again Thursday morning.  Used a short cut to get to the South side; worked the area and managed to get two Keepers!  This round went with a Slab and Crappie Jig Rig. Fish were lurking well below the surface.

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Underwater Video Test Run

Made an underwater camera housing for the video camera.  Decided to give it a try and capture trolling an umbrella rig.  Went to Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon yesterday and gave it a test run.  Was windy and the water was murky; really tough to see anything.  Did capture some video; also, we did get a Gaspergou so we did not strike out completely.  Will give it another try later.

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Windy Morning... Caught Two Gaspergou.

Windy morning; decided to try Ticky Creek.  Fished the leeward side and started working the area.  Slower action but did manage two Gaspergou using a Tandem Rig - White Roadrunner and Chartreuse Crappie Jig.  No video; just a picture.

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Fished the Point for White Bass!

Kayak fished the point by the free boat ramp south of Lavonia Park.  Trolled tandem Crappie Jigs - one Red/White and one Chartreuse.  Caught twenty White Bass, missed others, and kept five that were Keepers.  Largest went 14" in size.  Steady action with most striking while making a wide slow turn when changing direction.  Fun stuff and even gotta a workout in!

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Back To Bethany This Evening

Fished Bethany this evening.  Used a fly rod and caught bluegill and bass using an Elk Hair Caddis Fly and and Olive Wooley Bugger.  Steady action despite the 100+ Temps; even had a Bruiser break the line.  Till next time... Good luck and good fishing!

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More Kayak Fishing at Clear Lake Park!

Returned to Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon.  Fished with the kayak and trolled crappie jigs. Managed three undersized White Bass; no Keepers this round.  Did get a few hard strikes but could not set the hook in time.  Till next time... Good Luck and Good Fishing!


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Surfcasting without the Surf at Clear Lake Park

Decided to try fishing from the bank this round.  Having caught Gaspergou while drifting a kayak near shore, figured casting from the bank would produce a fish or two.  After over an hour without a strike, finally caught one - a Gaspergou.  Kept on fishing but only managed one more fish - an undersized White Bass.  Fun stuff!

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Windy Day But Did Catch a Few!

Was busy doing some "honey do's " Saturday.  Did have an opportunity to fish later on.  Was debating about taking the kayak or using surfcasting gear to fish Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon.

Wind was picking up so kayak fishing may have been tough.  In the end, went with the kayak... figured the "Island" would provide enough protection so we could fish.

It didn't.... regardless, launched the kayak and fished the area from boat ramp to boat ramp without a strike.  Then, decided on a workout and headed to the leeward side of the "Island". Still no bites but the anchored boats and music playing made for a party-like atmosphere.

On the way back to the boat ramp, slow-trolled the Crappie Jig we by letting the wind drift the kayak.  Wind was pushing in the right direction but did not get a strike.

Was getting ready to call it a trip when a fish struck the jig while we were pulling the kayak ashore.  The kayak was beached and the line was still trailing behind; waves and wind were causing it to bounce up and down.  Reeled the line in; it was a Gaspergou.

Could not leave the fishing while they were biting.  So, launched the kayak again and started working the bottom by paddling upwind to setup for a drift, then slowed the kayak where the jig would bounce along the bottom.

When setup correctly the rod tip would shake and bounce in unison with the jig bouncing along the bottom. Ended up catching three more Gaspergou.  Also, caught a White Bass while paddling upwind but had to release it as it was not a keeper.

Fun stuff... especially when you accidentally find a pattern that works!

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More Fun Fishing Clear Lake Park

Took the kayaks Friday and trolled jigs round Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon.  Slower action compared to the other day we kayak fished.  Managed undersized White Bass on Red/White Crappie Jigs.  Fun stuff!

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White Bass and a Gaspergou This Round!

Brought Surfcasting Gear this evening (Thursday) and fished from the bank at Clear Lake Park on Lake Lavon.  Had noticed that the White Bass were in surfcasting distance while kayak fishing last weekend.  Started fishing a Weight and Jig Rig with Tandem Crappie Jigs.  No strikes for an hour, then switched to a Slab and Jig Rig.  Managed to catch four White Bass (undersized) and one Gaspergou!  Fun stuff!

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A Stick, Line, and a Fly This Round!

Went with a simple set up this round. Fished a Tenkara Rod and a Guadalupana and worked the banks and shallows.  Caught 22 Bluegill, Sunfish, and even some Shellcracker/Sunfish Hybrids.  Fun stuff using a "stick, line, and a fly"!

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