denjac Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Was on the water at 5.15 am. Launched at mill creek and headed to the white. First stop in the mouth of the James and fished that flat water for an hour with a fin, spook and jig. Didnt get nipped once, I thought its only going to get worse. The next stop was in the white fishing runoffs with a jig, had just caught one and then the mystery wind came up from the north and was howling. Mr balde was screaming, throw me so I picked it up and got high and tight on the trees. The smallies and KY"s were all over that thing taking 5 off that first point. Ran to another and it was the same thing standing on the troller with my bow to the wind throwing behind me. I looked across the lake on the North side and the high banks were dotted with boats out of the wind, I thought you guys are big pussies, you should be over here. Then the front passed and it got tough. Put the blade up and back to the jig. One fish here and there all the way to big creek for 3or so hours. Working my way back I pulled in on some flat stuff with lots of trees and about that time it started to cloud up slightly with a gentle breeze from the south. I picked up the blade again and didnt have to wait long. They were tearing it up and each time had to rebend the wire as it was almost bent straight. Mr big hit and just as I was getting on my knees to lip him the bait flew out and hit me in the face. After looking all I had was the spinner part, the wire had broken from to much bending. He was around a 5 pounder. I kept hopscotching to the same type banks all the way back to mill creek with the same results. Most of what I caught was short with an keeper here and there with the exception of one point where I took 6 or 7 3 pound spots and a 4 pound black. Wont even guess how many I caught because no one would believe me. But my best point produced around 20 fish, mind you most were short. I gave it up around 3 Pm and they were still going. Totaly ruined 3 war eagle spinner baits. Was a great day, just wish one of my many buddies had been with me to experiance it . Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
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Gone Fishing Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Denny, what a day! I love those War Eagle spinners but they scare me to death on tourny days. I've had to many break on me. But hey if you can get that many fish on one I guess you got your moneys worth anyway.
Spinnaker Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Your report has excited me. Got to make some plans.
Champ188 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 What makes a War Eagle spinnerbait work so well also can be its downfall. That piano wire is the bomb for producing straight-running baits with the perfect vibe. But you can't bend 'em too many times and expect them not to break at some point. My advice on derby day is to always tie on a new one and if you have to re-bend it more than three times, put on another new one and save the first one for a fun-fishing day. That goes double for the quarter-ounce baits because their wire is even lighter. But again, give me the bites anytime over a bait that'll last forever but not catch anything. Buying a few spinnerbaits is but a drop in the bucket compared to what we spend for trucks, boats, electronics, rods, reels, gas, lodging, etc.
shark bait Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 I agree with you 100% Champ.DenJack, sounds like an awsome day. Glad some body is able to get out there and enjoy some good fishing. I haven't been able to make it for a month. Becky B
dtrs5kprs Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 That quick little bit of weather Saturday was awesome. We were out at the mouth of Schooner and they hammered anything you wanted to throw...swimbaits, hard swimbaits, grubs, chasers on chuggers. Slowed down there when the wind quit. Figured it was some part of the system that went through up north of Springfield.
T-RockJaws Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Saturday evening wasn't too bad either. The night bite is still pretty slow, but before dark I had 2 fish in the boat for about 9 pounds. One just over 6 pounds and the other about 3 pounds. Big worm is about the best thing I can find for late evening and night!
denjac Posted June 22, 2011 Author Posted June 22, 2011 What makes a War Eagle spinnerbait work so well also can be its downfall. That piano wire is the bomb for producing straight-running baits with the perfect vibe. But you can't bend 'em too many times and expect them not to break at some point. My advice on derby day is to always tie on a new one and if you have to re-bend it more than three times, put on another new one and save the first one for a fun-fishing day. That goes double for the quarter-ounce baits because their wire is even lighter. But again, give me the bites anytime over a bait that'll last forever but not catch anything. Buying a few spinnerbaits is but a drop in the bucket compared to what we spend for trucks, boats, electronics, rods, reels, gas, lodging, etc. Champ, I knew better but was just to lazy or excited to take the time out to retie a new one. $6 is cheap when your catching fish ! Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
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