Sep 01 2017
Nicholas Borowski
Fry
Now that the summer heat is starting to fade (or at least I thought it was) I decided to hit Elm Creek up. Water is low, about 3-4 feet lower compared to my last trip. Water clarity was only 1-2 feet, water was slight stained. Wind was perfect….maybe 2-3 mph if that. I caught 28 fish, about 20 of those coming off top water and the rest off drop shot. Biggest fish was around 4.5 lbs, lost two other decent 4-5 pound fish on the drop shot (couldn't get the hook set for some reason). A majority of the 28 fish were culls….but I was happy to get some bigger fish. I know there's monsters at Elm, just didn't get them this time. Top water action was off Yellow Magic….when they got used to that, I switched up to a Yo-Zuri Clear Prizm and hooked a double (second time this year with two fish on a top water—-other time was at Escondido). I booked a whole day, but the heat wouldn't let up and decided to head in at 12 PM lol. Owners came out and were extremely nice. Stated they wanted to cull as much as they can….I don't blame them. Lots of small fish here….but like I said, I've "seen," caught, and lost some big ones here!
Sep 02 2017
William Fetech
Toad
Member Since :
2010
Number of Posts :
758
Nicholas. Good to see other members fishing Gallant Elms. Good report also. I also have caught some nice bass here. Rattletrap and square billed crank baits have worked for me.
Bill