Triple J Great Day

May 15 2019

James Mathis

Fingerling

Member Since :
2010
Number of Posts :
94

Reservation Number : 21292
Property Name : Triple J Ranch
Reservation Date : 05/15/2019 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 18 / 1-4 lbs
Lures Used : worm.lizard, crankbait

I got a late start but managed 18 fish from 11 am to 7 pm. Two fish just over 4 lbs and average size between two and 2.5 lbs, so this fishery is doing well. Unlike other reports, they were not interested in moving baits. Only caught two bass and a crappie on crankbaits. Most fish were caught on a brownish lizard, the rest on green riibbontail worm. They were tight to the trees early, but spread out as the afternoon wore on, and caught some nice fish off the dam, which sometimes doesn't happen.

Nothing on my new Savage Gear whopper plopper knock-off. Disappointed.

Also had a cute not-so-little field mouse join me in the boat, and a pretty not-so-little snake that wanted to come aboard. My logical mind said "Oh, it looks like a harmless watersnake." But my caveman brain said "Snake!" and whipped it with the rod tip until it submerged never to be seen again.  Also, the area near the gate and down to the dam smelled like skunk, but I luckily never saw one.

Tight lines!