Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

Apr 22 2020

Chris Casner

Slot Fish

Member Since :
2012
Number of Posts :
233

Reservation Number : 23967
Property Name : Hat and Star Ranch
Reservation Date : 04/20/2020 PM -
Total Fish/Sizes : 6 Bass culled, 2 Crappie Culled
Lures Used : Flies and soft swimbait

Fished from 12 to 8. One, it was a glorious afternoon weather wise. Clouds filtered away by early afternoon to blue bird skies and no wind to speak of - for fishing the weather was too good. Two, the lake looks great at full pool with the surrounding fields blooming with wild flowers and two Bald Eagles flew over while I was on the water. Fishing didn't produce but I hardly cared as I enjoyed the lake and weather so much - great to be out. I did catch the largest Crappie I've ever caught at just over two pounds. 

Apr 22 2020

Chris Casner

Slot Fish

Member Since :
2012
Number of Posts :
233

wrong lake pic above

Apr 22 2020

Jim Bennett

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Member Since :
2019
Number of Posts :
102

Hi Chris,

We were there the next day with very similar weather and and catch results to yours.  Last time there about a month ago (pre-spawn) we had a fantastic morning with several over 5 and an 8lb 13 oz kicker.  What a difference a month can make.

Did you happen to see the crows chasing and bullying the bald eagle around?  They put on quite a show all afternoon, pecking the poor bird and squawking. 

Jim

Apr 22 2020

Chris Casner

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Member Since :
2012
Number of Posts :
233

Hi Jim - I didn't see any crows bothering the Eagles. If they we're there two days in a row they must be nesting nearby. Beautiful place.