First Hog of the Year! 3-24-15 JPP
 

I was desperate to get on the water yesterday. It turns out I wasn't the only one. The parking lot at Stewart's Creek was packed. There were several cars and a van parked right in front of the ramp (for anyone with a boat trailer, it would have made things tricky). But that's another post altogether.

I hit my usual spots with a crankbait and a plastic worm. Apart from one feeble "tap" on the worm, I couldn't buy any action.

I returned to the area near the boat ramp and finally hooked a small largemouth. After hours of nothing, I was grateful to get the skunk off of me. Minutes later, I cast my crankbait on top of some exposed rubber tires. I felt a snag and assumed I was caught on debris. Then I felt that familiar pull as my kayak took a sleigh ride down the shore.

What a thrill! It's always great to have witnesses on the shore too. For whatever reason, most of my action has come from crankbaits during the past year. Maybe my patience for working soft plastics has evaporated...

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Nice fish! I fished that area Sunday and even threw a jig at those tires... no takers. The lot was packed Sunday too.

Nice fish! Did you get a measurement? It looks long!


Mike

I didn't get a measurement. I need to buy one of those fish rulers so I don't miss out on bragging rights...

Nice fish, Doc
 

Congrats on the catch. How does the 'yak do out there when pleasure boater season is in full swing?

I'm guessing 12-13"......


Mike

Thanks for the guess.

The yak does great when I'm surrounded by pleasure boaters. However, the Coosa is very sloooow. I'm careful to stay close to shore and avoid being out in open water for too long. Some of those boats zoom past ya! Having a yellow boat makes me a little more visible.

You mean WIDE?

Lol, hope you sensed the sarcasm in my typing.

You fish Stewerts Creek a lot. I might have to try it someday.


Mike

Nice Fish
 

I'd take a gar on my line right now.
I've got the fever.

Nice fish.


Regards

Great fish

I've wanted to go to jpp the last two days but for some reason the boss thinks i should be at work lol maybe this cold snap want effect them to much I'm gonna do my best to get out there Sat. I normally put in at 7 points.

Nice fish. Always good to catch em in front of spectators.
I see you guys in the yaks and I respect how stealthy you can be and it's good to see it when one of you tie into a dandy.

Nice catch, yep Stewards creek stays pretty busy!!