Somewhere on Shoal creek 7/20/24

[dan hufferd]

Put in somewhere popular, went up stream as I always do. I haven't been on this stretch for 20yrs.

There are mink and otter out in the evening. It was nice, I never saw anyone until I took out.

Caught a bunch of dinks in holes that should have produced some good ones, this was the best fish of the day. I'm still throwing that zman punch craw, and a #5 shad colored crank.

 

 

[DADAKOTA]

Looks like an awesome float

[Buzz]

Never really thought of paddling up that stretch. Might have to try it sometime.

[dan hufferd]

2 minutes ago, Buzz said:

Never really thought of paddling up that stretch. Might have to try it sometime.

It's not bad now, if the water goes down another 4 inches it might be rough. I was able to paddle up all be two or three places, even then the drag was easy 

[Buzz]

Good to know. Thanks.

[dan hufferd]

Just now, Buzz said:

Good to know. Thanks.

I almost put a screen shot of the map on the post, I figure if people want to know they will either recognize the area as you did or take the time to send a message.

 

[Buzz]

Probably better the way you did it. The creek gets too much attention as it is.

[snagged in outlet 3]

2 hours ago, dan hufferd said:

I almost put a screen shot of the map on the post, I figure if people want to know they will either recognize the area as you did or take the time to send a message.

 

I wouldn’t even post the name of it.  The internet.   Ruining good fishing spots since inception.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, Buzz said:

Probably better the way you did it. The creek gets too much attention as it is.

60 views already.   Over 600 on his last report in June.  

[Buzz]

5 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

60 views already.   Over 600 on his last report in June.  

I agree that the internet has ruined many a fishing spot. But since it was posted in the Shoal Creek forum it really doesn't matter. Honestly, if it hadn't been posted here, I likely wouldn't have seen it, since I only get notifications for a few posts on OAF. Even if I did see it on a generic forum thread, I would have recognized it just as quickly. I know there are others who know this location too, one in particular. I will not give up the location.