I had one small one on a buzz bait this weekend other than that I couldn’t get a sniff on topwater. Buzzer, WTD or pop r. Maybe they need some time after the cicadas to adjust.
New contender for best Italian sandwich on The Hill. Volpis is selling sandwiches. They use bread from Union Loafers. Which might be the best bread in STL.
I just had a steel bridge cut out because the “good” tooth cracked and got infected. I swear it was a saws all. I passed on the implants. I’m 63 and they are in the back. I got the bone graft in case I loose more teeth and need the implants to eat😂
I had my alarm set for 4 o’clock. But I woke up at 3:45. So I grabbed some coffee and headed out the door. Put in the river before daybreak. WT 74 and a nice green color to the water. Ran about 5 miles I guess and dropped the troller. Caught one on a buzz bait right off the bat and thought I would get some good top water action. But that didn’t happen.
I was catching little ones here and there then I caught the 19”, 3.24 pounder on a whacky worm. Fished for about a mile maybe more when I caught the 21” that weighed 4.34 pounds. Smoked a Pete’s jig. I stuck with those two baits to finish out the morning.
I was done by 9:30 and headed home. Only saw a few boats after about 8 AM. Other than that I had it to myself. All spots and smallies. Really great day!
It will find a good home. I'm thinking of selling my pond prowler. Just sits in the garage the past 3-4 years. When MDC went online the fishing in all the nearby small lakes went south. Sure you can occasionally a decent fish but nothing like pre-internet days. And don't get me started on HOA's and golf course superintendents....