I got back on the water this
week for a couple of days. The lake has been falling and cool nights have put a
damper on the catch ratio. There has been very little bass action on top or subsurface; but that is Smith Lake , deep, super clear and heavy fishing pressure. This
lake has had three bass tournaments in the past month and that plays a big part
in whether the bass is active. I have always heard that lakes that have a
tremendous amount of pressure should be fished completely different from the
way everybody else fishes the lake. I have taken that statement to heart some
years ago when I started Micro Light fishing and Fly Fishing on the lake. These
two methods of fishing are seldom used on Smith which has made it quite
productive for me over the years, especially with the fly rod. I have only seen
one other fisherman use the fly rod on this lake over the past ten years, and I
hope that trend continues. I am still working on my goal every time I launch
the boat here and today and Wednesday were no exception. Both days produced 20
to 25 bluegills with only a few big enough to count towards my goal. Wednesday
was tough because the lake was falling and I had to go with subsurface flies
such as the Upside Bream Killer and a size 12 Cream Nymph. I only landed a couple on
top using the Humpy Green dry fly. Today was somewhat better but still limited surface
action. The Muddler Minnow was the fly that got their attention today, but it only
produced one good gill and a couple smaller ones. I used the Cream Nymph the rest
of the morning to finish the trip. I can’t go to Smith this time of year
without trying the Boogle Bug, but there was no action at all with the Spots
and Largemouth bass. I thought I would never wish for hot humid weather but
that is what it is going to take to bring back the top action. I am now 32 big
bluegills away to reach my goal. It is getting tougher now that the spawn is
winding down. I only have 2 to 3 weeks left. Wish me luck!!!
I hope to use this blog as an avenue to express my thoughts and adventures of all of my fishing expeditions and any other journeys I may undertake.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Getting Tougher to Reach my Goal of 100 Super Bluegills
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That's a big goal!!
ReplyDeleteI do love the colors of the bluegill and sunfish - they have to be one of the more colorful freshwater fish
Bill
ReplyDeleteI've got confidence in you. You'll met your goal and more. Fish anyone?
I can see the only solution to this problem is to fish more and work less. Yup, works for me.
ReplyDeleteMark
Go and get them sunnies
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your quest.
ReplyDeleteThe Humpy, another good one.
Brook
ReplyDeleteI agree the sunfish and male bluegill has outstanding colors--thanks for the comment
Howard
ReplyDeleteIt is getting tough especially now that Alabama Power is drawing a lot of water. Thanks for the comment
Mark
ReplyDeleteSince both of us are retired that does make sense. Thanks for the comment
Blake
ReplyDeleteNever landed any larger Sunfish than the one in the image.Thanks for the commet
Brk
ReplyDeleteThe Humpy worked better than the poppers on both days. Thanks for the comment
WOW! Sounds like you had a good time out there.but you are really close to your goal now! Keep fishing I am rooting for your success!
ReplyDeleteRick
ReplyDeleteThis goal thing is a way for me to have a little contest with myself. Thanks for the comment
I think you can do it! Love catching big sun fish on the fly!
ReplyDeleteStay on em Bill! You will make it. I defiantly hear you on the warmer weather. We had a cold front blow through the other week and it slowed things down. Once it warms up I feel you will have some great outings for sure. Good Luck and happy fishing!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Shoreman...fish more, work less...sounds about right :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and keep going!
Hang in there Bill. You've come a long way.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ty it may be close!!
ReplyDeleteSanders
ReplyDeleteI am living my dream of fishing as much as I can. May not make the goal
Brian
ReplyDeleteThe bass fishing is going to pick up --it is going to be in the high 90's hot and humid. Fish early and get off the water early---thanks for the comment
Kevin
ReplyDeleteThe spawn is just about over, it will be close for me to make it. Thanks for the commet
I always appreciate people who appreciate bream. Don't stop a 100 though!
ReplyDeleteJim
Outdoor
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement, I will keep trying to reach the goal.