TEAM JO-JO:
Big Hugh and Oneofthepack had eagerly awaited this Saturday, the day that promised optimal conditions for their Lake P adventure aboard Bay Flat Jr. The wind, which had been a persistent obstacle on previous attempts, was now cooperating perfectly. The tide was in their favor, and the water clarity, rated at an impressive 7 plus, hinted at promising fishing prospects.
As they set out, the excitement was palpable. The sun danced on the water’s surface, creating a picturesque scene that only heightened their anticipation. The Bay Flat Jr cut through the calm waters with ease, heading towards the familiar trestles where Silverwonders were known to roam.
However, nature’s surprises were in store. Despite the ideal conditions, the absence of the Loons, those reliable indicators of bustling fish activity, was conspicuous. Oneofthepack and Big Hugh exchanged knowing looks, understanding that even the most promising days could throw unexpected challenges.
Nevertheless, they remained undeterred, their experience teaching them the value of patience and persistence in the face of nature’s whims. They adjusted their tactics, exploring different areas around the trestles, testing various bait and lure combinations, all in pursuit of the elusive Silverwonders.
Their conversation was punctuated by shared stories of past fishing adventures, strategies honed over years of chasing these prized catches, and the camaraderie that comes with each trip on the water. As the day progressed, the conversation shifted from anticipation to reflection, appreciating the simple joy of being on the water, regardless of the day’s catch.
By the time they headed back to shore, the sun casting a golden glow over the lake, they may not have reeled in Silverwonders, but they had certainly reeled in another memorable day on Lake P, filled with
SIGNS:
· Great seafood dinner with Familyofthepack Friday evening
· Early to bed , early to rise, up at 3 AM for or 6:30 AM meeting at The Pointe
· Removed all fresh water ear from Bay Flat Jr, installed all Lake P Troll gear
· Prepped Bay Flat Jr for Lake P troll challenge in Lake P
· Big Hugh a Pointe waiting, quick transfer of his gear
· He backed down the Bay Flat Jr into water
· (2) Pulls on Yamaha Nightmare Machine and she be fired right up
· Off to FB 2 to start our troll
CONDITIONS:
· Perfect
· Wind, E.S.E. 4-6, S.S.E. 8-10 MPH
· Water status / conditions: little ripples, slight chop
· Sky, partly cloudy, kept sun off us most of the day
· Temp, mild, warm hot
· Water level, down 4-6”
· Water Temp , 78.26 f
· Salinity, 2.5
· Specific Conductance 4560
· Pressure, 30.03 R
· Water clarity on a scale of 1-7, 6 plus
· Caernarvon Outfall : 479 ft3/s
· Tide, falling all day
· Peak tide, 09:48 L .33’
· Peak tide, 15:46 H .66’
· Major Feed Time: 09:02 / 21:18
· Minor feed time: 03:28 / 15:37
· Tidal Coefficient: 82
· Fish Activity
· Average Activity
· Boats out and about, 80 plus on east & west side of trestles
· ONEOFTHEPACK’S REPERTOIRE OF TECHNIQUES / STRATEGIES
· Be safe
· Have fun
· This be me daily therapy for ALL me aliments
· Put some run time on the Bay Flat Jr and the Yamaha Nightmare Machine
· Gather Intel for future trips, and to share with fisherperson, (on Facebook) to help assist them in their choice of areas to fish, lures to use and presentation of same to the elusive Silverwonders.
· Catch what catch can
· Learn what learn can
· See if Silverwonders still out and about
· See if Lake P Troll technique / presentation still effective
· Big Home some fishes for Big Hugh family
· Find a spot # with the seven fundamentals / criteria of catching:
1 WIND AT YOUR BACK: (Not a problem, not much wind)
2 MOVING WATER: (Falling all day had plenty)
3 Water clarity: (A 7, a little brown looking it be
4 Holding fish: (Scattered today, nit much action)
5 Patients: (06:07 in lace, 06:10 first Silverwonder, but it be a very slow day, need plenty patients trolled from 6 AM to 12:20, long slow day)
6 Skill: (Lake P Troll technique)
7 Luck: (Getting hooked up 20 plus times on pilings and only losing (2) rigs)
· Oneofthepack ‘S repertOIRE of TECHNIQUES / PRESENTATIONS:
· Anchor up cast & retrieve slowly along the bottom, with a twitch every now and then, tight lining…………………………………(1) Flounder
· Drift with the wind cast & retrieve (DWWC&R)……………DID NOT TRY
· Oak River Troll (ORT)……………….Did not try
· Reverse Oak River Troll (RORT) ………..DID NOT TRY
· Oak River Skim (ORS) ……………DID NOT TRY
· Cork ……..DID NOT TRY
· Lake P Troll (LPT)…………….All other fish caught this way
· Drop Shots: Did not try
· Dead bait……None
· Live bait………………None
· Oneofthepack ‘S repertOIRE of LURE DU JOUR:
· 3” H&H Purple Beetle, matched up with H&H ¼ oz. round white head with gold hook……………Did not try
· 3” Chartreuse Glow Beetle, matched up with H&H ¼ oz. round white head w/gold hook………….Did not try
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H ¼ oz. round white head w/gold hook……………Did not try
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H 3/8 oz. round white head w/gold hook……………(1) Flounder
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H ½ oz. round white head w/gold hook……………DID NOT TRY
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with ¾ oz. round lead head w/ 2 trailers, ……All other fish caught with this rig
· Tandem rig, ¼ oz. round H&H jig head with gold hook, matched up with Matrix Shad Lemon Drop …..Did not try
AREAS / SPOTS / NUMBERS ON THE MAP FISHED:
FB 2 to out past mile marker 175, back and forth, open spots between 80 plus boats
OUR REWARDS:
· Lived to fish another day
· (11) Silverwonders, 8 Miniwonders
· (1) Whitewonder
· (4) Flounders
· (1) Rattle Trap rig, Big Hugh caught
· Hooked up on pilings, (fallen tide) 20 times, only lost (2) trolling rigs
· Tasty friend chicken lunch as provided by Big Hugh
· Being on the water with one of the best fisherperson me know that be Big Hugh
· Got to see every fishing boat known to man, must have had over 80 plus on water today
· Quick / easy trip
· Lessons learned
§ Grass has developed along trestles pilings, we caught it a bunch of times today:
§ Loons still not around, no Loons no fish
§ Not much bait in water
§ Water clarity a 7 plus
§ Flounders not that active today
§ Silverwonders hard to find and to entice them to attack Lake P Troll rig
§ Saw a lot with live shrimp, did not see much action there either
§ Yamaha (6) gallon fuel tank still pouring out fuel in boat when hose removed, this not good at all.
· Best fishing trip of my life, until the next one.
FISHERPERSON OF THE DAY:
Big Hugh first fish, biggest flounder, biggest Silverwonder, brought the chicken, he be fisherperson of the day.
Oneofthepack just be Oneofthepack
SUGGESTIONS:
Lake P action may be over so some say, me say the best is yet to still come, just got out and make it happen.
PONDER OF THE DAY:
"Ten fishermen, ten hunters, twenty liars."
Q&A:
What’s the most comfortable boat chair you’ve ever been in?
TEAM JO-JO’S future stratagem:
Cancelled, (w/Big Jack) Sunday trip green bridge closed, but Monday Big Jimmy & Oneofthepack will be out and about down in Delacroix aboard the Bay Flat Jr, until then:
Good Fishing
Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack
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