Well guys I finally made it
back out on the lake today. I have decided to continue my bluegill quest until
the end of this month. The trip my wife and I made out west cut into some of my
bluegill quest time. I would have to pull a miracle to accomplish the quest for
this year, because the spawn is over, and now landing random bluegills from area to area in the lake makes it more difficult.
If one is fishing larger
impoundments this time of year you will be dealing with falling water, which
was the case today. Usually the big lakes this time of year start their yearly
drawdown. That can lasts for four to six weeks or even longer depending on the
amount of rain the area is receiving, and here in Alabama
With all that said today’s
trip was a typical drawdown day with me getting to count only one large
bluegill for the quest. Of course there were numerous little bass and
bluegills, which helped my casting and landing skills.
I left the house at 4:30 AM and arrived at the lake at 5 AM . I had 30 minutes to kill before I could see to
travel safely on the water so I made a stop at this floating peer. I had landed
some nice bluegill here earlier in the year but no catch today. Only one little
guy under the lights, which told me it was going to be tough.
This was my keeper for the
morning taken on the given name Muddler Minnow or what I like to call it the
Moth. I tried numerous poppers and nymphs without success before landing this
bluegill. As soon as I landed this fish I thought I might have found the fly
for some more action, but it never happened. I am now 60 away.
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Guys I just can’t close this
post without showing you one last set of images of the Redwoods in Northwest California . These trees are something that my wife and I will never forget.
Thanks for viewing
Stay with it Bill.
ReplyDeleteLove those super trees. Great photos.
Well, I'm going to let you slide this year since you had a great trip west and captured those redwoods. Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteAlan
ReplyDeleteThe quest may be over for this year--thanks for the comment
Howard
ReplyDeleteI may need to start earlier next year to give myself a little more time. Haven't made one as of yet. thanks for the comment
That's a nicely colored bluegill. I'd love to get to see those trees someday. Thanks for sharing the photos!
ReplyDeleteBill
ReplyDeleteI wish the bright orange color would stay with on the belly of the bluegill long after you land them, but after a few second the orange turns brown. thanks for the commnet
Bill, come to Texas and we'll put you on plenty of Bluegills and other Sunfish species that are a hoot with a small fly rod. Love your Bluebill and the trees!
ReplyDeleteFlyFish
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I came through Amarillo the other day on our way home and the temps were like 105 to 107,a little too hot for me there now. I know Texas has some awesome fishing and yes I would guess the bluegill play a huge part there. Thanks for the offer and comment
There's still time...you never know!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, as usual!
The weather this year messed with me bad. I think I caught maybe 20 so far. I will have to commit to this one year.
ReplyDeleteKevin ---you and I both will be back next year. I have never made the quest, hope one of us will make it in 2014. thanks for the comment
ReplyDeleteJustin
ReplyDeleteTime is running out for this year--thanks for the comment