Shoal Creek Fly Fishing Report

[Buzz]

I had a few hours to kill today, but not enough for a float or a drive to different waters so I stayed close to home. I got to Tipton Ford access at about 11:00 and was rigged up and in the water within 15 mins. I started out fishing a bone colored popper and jumped off 1 small bass and caught a couple perch. A mini Clouser caught 3 short smallmouth. An olive Hawkins Hat Trick was the best fly today. It caught smallmouth, Kentuckies, and goggle eye. I caught fish on the swing and slow stripped near the bottom.

This smallmouth measured 16 inches. My biggest fly rod smallmouth to date. This fish made 2 huge jumps, leaping well over a foot out of the water each time. I'm glad she kept her fighting colors for the photograph. This fish made the day memorable.

[Flysmallie]

Nice job Buzz! That's a beautiful fish.

[Buzz]

Thanks Ronnie.

[ness]

Niiiice. I gotta google the Hawkins Hat Trick -- I don't know that one.

[Buzz]

Ness, I bought it from Orvis last year. It's a great fly that has always come through for me. Also good for trout.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=1X4H

[fishinSWMO]

Nice one with the fly rod!

[Buzz]

Thanks Jeremy.

[laker67]

A great fish Buzz, congrats.

[Buzz]

Thanks laker.

[Chief Grey Bear]

Very nice fish Buzz.

How did he taste?