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Fishin the Wind- 4/13/12 Report
Headed out after work. With the winds as they were, I knew the water would be high and was hoping that would result in the reds being pushed up into the grass. Unfortunately, I couldn't wade to my spot due to the high water. There are certain places that are usually waist deep that are now chest deep. Since I was alone, I didn't dare go that deep. So with the change in game plans, I went for the flounders that usually inhabit the drop off near the marsh.
While the winds were high, I knew this area would be protected and allow me to cast with the wind (one of the major factors that made me choose the spot). The water clarity was a sandy green with good visibility. I started working out towards the drop off using my trusty hackberry in morning glory. I reached a pocket and saw a slick pop up. At least, I think it was a slick. Anyways, the mullet were jumping with more frequency in the pocket so I started casting. First cast, I had a hit slow rolling my hackberry on the bottom after a jig. The hackberry came back sans the tail. Little bugger tore it off! I put on another one and the next few casts I had these subtle strikes. They were wierd to say the least. They didn't feel like flounder, but at the same time, I kinda knew they were. I saw a mud boil to my left, made a cast, and BAM! A sharp hookset!
Fish peeled drag and I let her run. The fish stuck close to the bottom and I felt like I had a doormat. She came just right under the surface and she was a big flounder. Alas...the flounder opened her mouth and spit the hook. Apparently she didn't like to swallow.
I continued working the area and yielded no results. If I could properly work the drop off like I can usually do on a normal tide, i'm sure I could have caught more flounders. But, until next time...tight lines!
While the winds were high, I knew this area would be protected and allow me to cast with the wind (one of the major factors that made me choose the spot). The water clarity was a sandy green with good visibility. I started working out towards the drop off using my trusty hackberry in morning glory. I reached a pocket and saw a slick pop up. At least, I think it was a slick. Anyways, the mullet were jumping with more frequency in the pocket so I started casting. First cast, I had a hit slow rolling my hackberry on the bottom after a jig. The hackberry came back sans the tail. Little bugger tore it off! I put on another one and the next few casts I had these subtle strikes. They were wierd to say the least. They didn't feel like flounder, but at the same time, I kinda knew they were. I saw a mud boil to my left, made a cast, and BAM! A sharp hookset!
Fish peeled drag and I let her run. The fish stuck close to the bottom and I felt like I had a doormat. She came just right under the surface and she was a big flounder. Alas...the flounder opened her mouth and spit the hook. Apparently she didn't like to swallow.
I continued working the area and yielded no results. If I could properly work the drop off like I can usually do on a normal tide, i'm sure I could have caught more flounders. But, until next time...tight lines!
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