Gallant Elm Creek Ranch 23 June

Jun 23 2011

William Fetech

Toad

Member Since :
2010
Number of Posts :
770

I fished this property from 6:30 AM until noon.

Conditions:
air temp:  66 at 6:30; 84 at noon
water temp:  78
clarity”  clear to 3 ft
wind:  calm
sky:  mostly overcast

The property is still down about 5 ft and I still do not recommend trying to launch a private boat.

I caught nine with the following sizes:

2: under 12 “
3: 12”-14”
3: 14”-16”
1: 16”

Most were caught (4) on a hula popper (green/white) early off the bank to the left of the paddle boat.

I have tried several top water bates recently (torpedo, buzz, chug bug) at this site and only the hula popper is taken (no short strikes - all solid hits).

I tried shallow to medium cranking (two caught) and also a rattle trap (no takers).  No takers on a suspending jerk bait (7-9 ft).

My fish finder indicated there were many fish in the 15-25 ft range.  I tried several deep running crank baits and a carolina-rigged lizard, but no takers.  I did get two solid strikes and caught both on a heavy (1.5 oz) jigging spoon popping it aggressively off the bottom.

Posted By: William Fetech