Labor Day Report

[Mark]

Two friends got an early jump on weekend crowd and fished Friday. Fishing was good in White Ribbon area. I joined them on Saturday and the fishing really slacked off, as the canoes and kayaks were out in full force. Saturday and Sunday were both tough fishing days, which we credit to the traffic on the river. I have been to the Eleven Point on a few different holidays, but have never seen the amount of traffic as this past weekend. Not complaining, we knew what to expect, and that's what the river is for. Lots of families with kids camping out on the river. Good for them.

Ran into a guy that caught a 26" in the Blue Ribbon area. Got to talking to him and asked what he caught it on - a Gitzit!!! HE was totally unaware of the special regulations - no soft plastics - and admittedly was apologetic - and he did release the fish. Although he did kind of brag about his floating and fishing experience _ "I've floated every stream there is" - and surprised he didn't check on regs before fishing.

26" is a hog!!!

All in all, fun weekend, huge bikini hatch, so not all bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brian Sloss]

If he was bragging that much, you can probably subtract 4 inches from the size of the fish too. Still a hog of a fish. It is a never ending battle to get people to follow the regs, which is as simple as reading the sign at the put in. No excuses in my mind.