Posted by: Tall 1
Jurassic Park Smallies - 07/11/20 01:40 PM
With Covid 19 restrictions in place I was unable to hit the water as early as I had hoped to. I was about 2 weeks behind my original plan, but I saw an opportunity to make the run and went for it. Unfortunately, Eric and Peter could not go so I did a solo mission.
The weather was expected to be cloudy, windy and cool on Friday and Saturday and clearing on my last morning, Sunday.
I arrived to the water around 11 on Friday and the lake was white capped and the wind was 15-20 sustained. Less than ideal conditions, but off I went.
The first smallie of the trip was a beauty at 4.26 and was caught on a drop shot rig.
The drop shot would prove to be my go to over the next few days, although a small tungsten jig and paca craw trailer, a Ned rig, a spinnerbait and a fluke also produced.
The conditions were terrible and it made boat control very challenging, even trying to stay upright was a task.
The fish cooperated however, and I managed 5 fish, all over 4 lbs this first day.
Overnight the temps dropped into the high 30s and again, the trees were swaying when I woke up.
The sky was dark and ominous as I launched on Saturday morning, and soon the rain started. I put my head down and grinded it out for the next 7 hours.
I was rewarded with some great fish, including 3 over 5 lbs,with the best going 5.87 lbs, as well as several heavy 4s. What a great day!
Sunday dawned clear and sunny and I thought I could hammer em. Unfortunately, that was the exact opposite of what happened. I caught exactly 1 2lber on a fluke and that was it before I had to head for home.
It was a fun adventure and one I wouldn't miss for anything, including Covid. I kept to myself and social distanced and wore my Buff anywhere I went. It was a great trip.
Here's a sampling of some quality smallmouth that call Jurassic Park their home.
The weather was expected to be cloudy, windy and cool on Friday and Saturday and clearing on my last morning, Sunday.
I arrived to the water around 11 on Friday and the lake was white capped and the wind was 15-20 sustained. Less than ideal conditions, but off I went.
The first smallie of the trip was a beauty at 4.26 and was caught on a drop shot rig.
The drop shot would prove to be my go to over the next few days, although a small tungsten jig and paca craw trailer, a Ned rig, a spinnerbait and a fluke also produced.
The conditions were terrible and it made boat control very challenging, even trying to stay upright was a task.
The fish cooperated however, and I managed 5 fish, all over 4 lbs this first day.
Overnight the temps dropped into the high 30s and again, the trees were swaying when I woke up.
The sky was dark and ominous as I launched on Saturday morning, and soon the rain started. I put my head down and grinded it out for the next 7 hours.
I was rewarded with some great fish, including 3 over 5 lbs,with the best going 5.87 lbs, as well as several heavy 4s. What a great day!
Sunday dawned clear and sunny and I thought I could hammer em. Unfortunately, that was the exact opposite of what happened. I caught exactly 1 2lber on a fluke and that was it before I had to head for home.
It was a fun adventure and one I wouldn't miss for anything, including Covid. I kept to myself and social distanced and wore my Buff anywhere I went. It was a great trip.
Here's a sampling of some quality smallmouth that call Jurassic Park their home.
