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You actually held some restraint and didn’t cast over their shoulders as soon as you saw a blackfish?! Wtf. Ok Captain Hunter .

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Honestly, I think a lot of us fish because it scratches an itch nothing else does. It’s not about guaranteed success… if it was, half the people out there would quit after two skunk trips. For me it’s the uncertainty, the grind, and yeah, the suffering that makes the payoff worth it.

The cost is nuts! No doubt. Boats north of six figures!??! Fuel burning faster than you can chug a beer… it’s ridiculous. But if money was the only factor, most hobbies wouldn’t exist. Golf isn’t cheap either, and I have buddies that drop 6 figures on trips and memberships annually.

I fish because it’s a new adventure every time you’re out on the water or navigating new territory. It forces me to solve problems in real time and it feels good to overcome challenges.

If Mother Nature decides not to beat me down that day and if the fishing gods allow me to actually get on fish that’s where’s it’s at. Not knowing what’s on the other end until it breaks the surface and that surge of adrenaline when a fish smashes the bait? That’s the drug that keeps me coming back.

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Gonna give this a try tomorrow morning . Thanks for the report !

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Appreciate the consistent reports. I have tried hackberry Bay Area once last year but was chased in early by storms. These reports making me itch to get back out that way. Hopefully this Friday the winds lay down and I can make a run at them birds. Do you think with the forecasted winds it’ll be good for Friday?

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Thanks for the report. It’s feast or famine sometimes out there in west and south lake p. Have definitely had those days not seeing or catching anything.

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Having sonar technology will potentially eliminate wasting time fishing power lines without fish. That being said, there were numerous powerlines that I have fished that I did not use sonar and still ending up catching fish just because I got lazy graphing. You have to also look for other clues- baitfish? Clean water? Water movement??? I have caught black Drum, sheepshead, reds and trout all on artificial on those powerlines. South lines running east/west and the ones running north/south. Check wind conditions and water clarity.

Making sure you get good lure presentation is always key. I witnessed first hand yesterday a boat fishing a powerline or two before me, not fish it accordingly and not catch anything and move on, only to find out when I pull up and give every corner a try to get proper presentation and end up catching a few where he didn’t.

By no means the greatest box but not too shabby for being in your own backyard and spending only an hour or two fishing without having to run too far

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Having had my boat there at a slip for a year definitely forced me to learn delicroix. Reds are there all the time if that’s your thing. It’s a good spot to be able to run to other areas including Reggio and hopedale. I wouldn’t hesitate to leave the boat there if you want to learn that area. Why not put the boat at the slip for a year and then move to another area the following year?

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Potlickers in the distance

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Williams boat launch would be your next best bet. Another option could be the spillway boat launch but haven’t ran from that direction before. I see lots of boats heading from west so I assume they are launching in that area.

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Having had plenty of TOW in that area and having graphed it before I knew for a fact that once I noticed that difference that they were fish. Images were somewhat distorted but you can see a group of shadows of fish

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Now we all know who waxed yall in all three categories- first fish, most fish and biggest fish. Suck it

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Stuff came up so couldn’t get out there today. Shooting for Sunday if winds look good. Saw your report, now you’re making me regret not getting out there today. If you’re out there Sunday give me a holler . 2259077034

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You can have my sloppy seconds

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Takes mad skills to catch catfish at 200’ in open water

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Not sure about best angler considering all the talented individuals in this community. Most intense…I’ll take that!