Windy day with good results!

May 03 2020

Patrick Strodtman

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
3

Reservation Number : 24103
Property Name : Triple J Ranch
Reservation Date : 05/02/2020 PM -
Total Fish/Sizes : 26
Lures Used : YUM white dinger

I just joined pwf and this was my first reservation. Two friends and myself fished the afternoon today. We had 20 mph winds from the time we got there at noon until 6:30 but we were just excited to be fishing. We threw spinners, cranks and wacky rigs. The yum white dinger was the winner. We caught 4 fish from noon until 6:00. The high winds started to calm around 6:00 and by 6:30 we were pulling in one after another. We pulled in 22 over the last hour and a half. All of the fish were in the 2-5 lb range. We had the most success fishing the trees on the southeastern end of the pond. We started slow but finished strong. Great first experience!!

May 03 2020

Mark Daugherty

Keeper

Member Since :
2015
Number of Posts :
325

Welcome to the club Patrick. Way to go sticking it out and nailing them at the end!

Mark

May 03 2020

Peter Helfert

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
26

I need what you had!  Fished this property today from 6:30am to 9am.   We left as it was a constant 20 mph wind with gusts to 30mph.  Actual white caps on the water!   The vhull there and my minn kota 55 were no match.   My 10yo lasted 10 mins before he went back to car to read and I battled the wind in the boat for a couple of hours.  Not a single bite.  Not a view of a fish where beds should be.   Nothing.   I probably won't go to this property again as seems like all fishing reports just say constant wind and the others I've been to have both less wind and fish to catch - but I'm glad you found some there!   Welcome to the club!

May 03 2020

John Jones

Fingerling

Member Since :
2017
Number of Posts :
59

Peter, give it another chance. This is a great property with great fishing. It's one of my favorites. 

May 03 2020

Peter Helfert

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
26

Alright dangit!  Appreciate the encouragement - I'm up for it.   The structure and grasses looked perfect for beds and holding areas - maybe just hit a heavy 2 hour stretch of wind.  I'll see if I can't book in the next couple weeks and I'll keep trying.

May 03 2020

Patrick Strodtman

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
3

We saw white caps earlier in the day as well but it turned to glass by 6:30. The kayak became a yard weight for the day. We caught nearly all of our fish in the same 50 yard stretch along the bank. Probably lost a dozen within 6 feet of the bank. I'd definitely go back. 

May 03 2020

Peter Helfert

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
26

Thanks for the note on that.  I booked next Sun am session and if no success then or too windy, I'll try a PM session next.