1/19/18 Fishing Report

[Ham]

I was going to fish BSL, but I happened to notice that ZERO generation was projected for the Norfolk tail water. That settled it. I wasn’t in a Super Big hurry to get started, but then I noticed my fishing license was expired which cost me a little more time than it should have. Finally got on the water about 10:30 AM with plans to be at the confluence for 4 PM. My wife was nice enough to shuttle me at the end of the day.

air temp eventually got to Mid 50’s. It was sunny but a little windier than I would have liked. I fought a head wind all day. Blowing me upstream when it would gust. Not ideal. 

Water is still pretty dirty, but don’t let it get you down. Adjust your Jig color and fish with confidence.

Shocking how many Good trout can be caught in that first big pool by the commercial trout docks. So much PowerBait gets used there. 1/16 oz Zig Jig got it done. I caught 11 fish before I dropped down into Long Hole. Several of them were really chunky.

I also threw a BPS Mini Dad because I like struggling to remove treble hooks from trout. It caught fish very steadily, but they were smaller than the Jig fish. I’m actually always researching back up techniques for when I bring folks that can’t get the Zig Jig thing to work.

I also threw the 1/32 oz Zig Jig quite a bit. It was definitely catching it’s share of fish. I throw it in the slower water or shallower stuff. Fish it patiently and you will get rewarded.

I fish Norfolk when I can for size and variety. I had 10 cutties over 15 inches. Largest might have been 18 inches. No Bonnevillie Cutts were caught. I got several Nantucket Sleigh rides from trout today. 😁

I had a great time that passed far too quickly. I had a long cold paddle out in the shade with a strong headwind to push against.

I finally caught a nice Brown. It was my 55 fish of the day and I decided to quit on Double Nickels so I could be on time at the takeout. Unfortunately, my wife decided to be 22 minutes early. What the heck? 

I wish the stars aligned for me to do this trip more frequently. I saw lots of guys with the long rod really whacking them. Maybe next time. It would have only been made better if I had a fishing buddy with me to share the experience.

 

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[Ham]

[Ham]

[netboy]

Sounds like a great day.

I was wading at Ackerman yesterday and had a good day also. I left at noon so I am sure I missed you.

Give me a holler if want some company sometime. I've got a kayak and a pickup so it would make the shuttle pretty easy.  

Also retired so no job to get in the way.

 

[Ham]

Man, I’d love to learn more about fly ridding from you. I thought you were a Texas guy that came up for a week at a time. 

Ill try to shoot you a PM soon. 

 

[netboy]

We sold our house on North Padre Island (Corpus Christi) and then sold the little house in Cherokee Village and bought a new one in Flippin on the bluff overlooking Roundhouse shoals. 

So we are full time in Arkansas now and really enjoying the area.

[Ham]

37 minutes ago, netboy said:

We sold our house on North Padre Island (Corpus Christi) and then sold the little house in Cherokee Village and bought a new one in Flippin on the bluff overlooking Roundhouse shoals. 

So we are full time in Arkansas now and really enjoying the area.

Good God Man, we're freaking Neighbors. Do you live on MC 7031? 

[netboy]

Yes we are at 1374 MC 7031. We bought the house last July.

[Johnsfolly]

On 1/19/2018 at 5:59 PM, Ham said:

I was going to fish BSL, but I happened to notice that ZERO generation was projected for the Norfolk tail water. That settled it. I wasn’t in a Super Big hurry to get started, but then I noticed my fishing license was expired which cost me a little more time than it should have. Finally got on the water about 10:30 AM with plans to be at the confluence for 4 PM. My wife was nice enough to shuttle me at the end of the day.

air temp eventually got to Mid 50’s. It was sunny but a little windier than I would have liked. I fought a head wind all day. Blowing me upstream when it would gust. Not ideal. 

Water is still pretty dirty, but don’t let it get you down. Adjust your Jig color and fish with confidence.

Shocking how many Good trout can be caught in that first big pool by the commercial trout docks. So much PowerBait gets used there. 1/16 oz Zig Jig got it done. I caught 11 fish before I dropped down into Long Hole. Several of them were really chunky.

I also threw a BPS Mini Dad because I like struggling to remove treble hooks from trout. It caught fish very steadily, but they were smaller than the Jig fish. I’m actually always researching back up techniques for when I bring folks that can’t get the Zig Jig thing to work.

I also threw the 1/32 oz Zig Jig quite a bit. It was definitely catching it’s share of fish. I throw it in the slower water or shallower stuff. Fish it patiently and you will get rewarded.

I fish Norfolk when I can for size and variety. I had 10 cutties over 15 inches. Largest might have been 18 inches. No Bonnevillie Cutts were caught. I got several Nantucket Sleigh rides from trout today. 😁

I had a great time that passed far too quickly. I had a long cold paddle out in the shade with a strong headwind to push against.

I finally caught a nice Brown. It was my 55 fish of the day and I decided to quit on Double Nickels so I could be on time at the takeout. Unfortunately, my wife decided to be 22 minutes early. What the heck? 

I wish the stars aligned for me to do this trip more frequently. I saw lots of guys with the long rod really whacking them. Maybe next time. It would have only been made better if I had a fishing buddy with me to share the experience.

 

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Great trip buddy! Would have loved to had been with you catching those cutthroat even though they aren't ibeing caught in their native range☺! Doesn't sound like you got into any brookies. Maybe next trip.

[Ham]

2 hours ago, netboy said:

Yes we are at 1374 MC 7031. We bought the house last July.

We’re at 1234 MC 7031. I’m dealing with a chest cold right down so do yourself a favor and stay away until I get healthy, but we need to stop in a say Hello.