A good day on the water

[Jacks Grampa 0]

Been fishing a new place and I'm beginning to learn where they are. Not really new but I've never had a boat before. The 11 inch sunfish is pretty good size for around here. The surprise of the day was the bass on a size 16 bead head prince.

Edited April 26, 2020 by Jacks Grampa
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[Flat Rock native 0]

Looking like some healthy, colorful critters are in your zone

👍👍🎣🎣😎😎

[Jacks Grampa 0]

They are that and until a few years ago that river was so polluted you didn't go near it.

[gillage 0]

Ah very nice.

...............that Gill gets my motor runnin'

[mikechell 0]

Very pretty Redbreast Sunfish.  Nice bass, too.

[Jacks Grampa 0]

They are healthy. These were the largest of the day but there were 3 more bass and at least a dozen sunfish.

[Lesg 0]

Nice to hear that the river has recovered from the pollution and by looking at the fish is doing well.

Edited April 26, 2020 by Lesg

[Jacks Grampa 0]

Lady Bird Johnson was a big part of that. After she passed away the city renamed it in her honor. I've been around it and Barton Creek for nearly 60 years and they're nicer now  than I've ever seen. Not heavily fished either. I'll be back out Monday morning.

[Mark Knapp 0]

Very cool.

[Poopdeck 0]

An 11" sunfish would be a complete toad, a once in a lifetime sunfish in my parts. Enjoy the boat and the new exploration. 

[Jacks Grampa 0]

I am enjoying the boat. I had to give up motorcycling when I wrecked a knee. At the gym with a" Master Trainer". The orthopedic surgeon said "Overweight and over 50 lunges should be illegal". 23 year old trainer didn't understand 63 year old bodies. I miss the bike but I'm really enjoying fishing more. Didn't catch anything yesterday worth posting a picture of but my casting is improving.

[Jacks Grampa 0]

Learning where some of the larger bass are now.

[niveker 0]

18 minutes ago, Jacks Grampa said:

Learning where some of the larger bass are now.

Beautiful fish, beautiful green trees.  

[Jacks Grampa 0]

They are healthy and the water is clean. Lots of structure and bait fish. It's a tailrace so the water stays fairly cool even in summer. Saw an osprey the other day which is a good sign. Time to tie some more wooly buggers. I only get about three fish before they're torn up.

[Mark Knapp 0]

19 hours ago, Jacks Grampa said:

They are healthy and the water is clean. Lots of structure and bait fish. It's a tailrace so the water stays fairly cool even in summer. Saw an osprey the other day which is a good sign. Time to tie some more wooly buggers. I only get about three fish before they're torn up.

You might need a better booger. Do you tie your hackle down on both ends and counter wrap with wire? Also, you can try rabbit for a tail rather than marabou. It's tougher.