Whatever it takes

This weekend was my last real chance to get some fishing in before headed to South Florida on Thursday for  my long awaited trip. The plan was to hit it hard on Saturday and pray the rain held out on Sunday to get some more fishing done.  Saturday was a struggle.  I bounced around to multiple different ponds trying to find some bass.  The conditions seemed right.  The air temperature was in low 60's, the sun was out, the wind was reasonable.  I tried quite a few places that I have had success in the past.  After about 4 hours of fishing with out a bite, I did something that I rarely ever do.  I resorted to fishing shiners   Even after about an hour of fishing with live bait and still not a bite to show for it, I packed up to try one last spot.  Finally a little success.  Even though I call it cheating, it was nice to land a few fish.  One nice pickerel broke the ice, next was a 4.2lb large-mouth, and one more dink to call it a day. Sunday did not look to promising.  Walking out of Easter Sunday service the rain was coming down and I thought the day would be wash.  Around 2pm the weather cleared up and I decided to give it a shot.  I loaded up the boat with my dad and head down to Beggars Bridge Creek.  The water was up, muddy and visibility was maybe 8 inches. The water temperature stayed 55 degrees pretty much throw out the creek.  Sunday turned in a big skunk for me and my dad.  We threw everything we could think of in varying colors: beetle spins, jerk bait, jigs, etc. All in all this will most likely be my last trip before boarding a plane and heading south.  My next post should be full of excitement as I hope to have a great 3 days fishing. One day on Okeechobee, one day in the Everglades, and one day fishing for Peacock bass.  I did take the GoPro out on Saturday and am still learning what angles to shoot.  After watching the footage I need some work, but hope to have a small video up from Saturday before I leave.

Until next time....