Pit Report

[MrErickson]

A friend of mine, familiar with the strip pits, led me on a fun trip this weekend. We lugged our kayaks through 200 yards of thick brush to an isolated pit that looked very fishy Friday evening. I pulled in the only fish Friday, a 5 pound channel cat that hit a topwater lure. 

We left the water at dark, stashing our yaks near the waters edge. Ate supper at Los Lunas in Columbus. Highly recommend the carnitas and top shelf margarita. They stayed past closing time to feed us. We stayed at the Budget Inn-cheap place to wash off the ticks. 

We hit the water at sunup and found slow fishing with high muddy water  caught some bass, drum and bluegill.  I really enjoyed paddling through different terrain.  Wildlife was abundant-deer, beaver, gar and more were spotted frequently.

We left in time to catch lunch at the Red Ball in Baxter Springs. It's a cool little bar that makes a good burger and fries.

Fun trip-if you're looking for something different.  My buddy took me on a driving tour of several pits as we left.  Lots have easy access.  

 

[wily]

we've been going quite a bit too -- we take a boat and use the ramps on the more established pits. there's still a sense of isolation though...lot of nature too. 

the bass fishing has been good for us -- mostly using plastic worms along the weed edges.

there are a lot of gar in the water that's for sure -- I would like to catch one to bring home for the fish tank but havent done it yet.

i wish the bluegill were bigger -- the boys could catch a bluegill every cast but they are so small they arent interested -- if you had a toddler would be fun for them.