February 11, 20205 yr 2020 starting off like shit for me. Small tear in by left bicep, and sprained all ligaments in my left elbow. So my fishing for this year is on hold until at least March sometime. So, all you fishermen, post your catches and stories ( lots of pics please) so I can fish vicariously until I heal and play fishing catch up. Hook'em.
February 12, 20205 yr Author ss13, Just as well. Im strictly freshwater fishing and that one is mostly saltwater. I follow some other sites that will do for my fix. Good luck when you go out. Hook em.
February 13, 20205 yr My kid wants to fish. I don't really fish much, only been a couple times on the coast and as kid, so I'm clueless where we can fish around Austin with a decent chance of catching something.
February 13, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, Your Mom said: My kid wants to fish. I don't really fish much, only been a couple times on the coast and as kid, so I'm clueless where we can fish around Austin with a decent chance of catching something. How old is the kid and what are you expecting/wanting to fish for? What kind of gear to you have? Are you thinking bank fishing? W/out knowing any details, my first suggestion is Town Lake. If you are looking to just catch anything, then get a ultralight spinning rig from Academy for cheap. Get a small crank bait and/or small crappie jigs. Try the below. You will prob catch bluegills and sunfish. https://www.google.com/maps/dir//30.2766595,-97.7741564/@30.276601,-97.774367,234m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0 If the kid is older and you want to target bass, then you'll need to get off the bank. Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle around town lake and fish structure and the shorelines under overhangs. Use crankbait, paddle tails, and texas rigged worms.
February 13, 20205 yr He's 14. Has fished a handful of times. Knows how to bait a hook, filet a fish, etc... We've just usually fished at other destinations.. the beach, a camping trip, etc.. Never just fished at home for sake of fishing. Simple catch and release is fine. He has a rod and reel and a basic tackle box with a few lures, and stuff. I have no idea what kind of rod it is but he's caught catfish and a bass or two on it before.
February 14, 20205 yr 21 hours ago, Your Mom said: My kid wants to fish. I don't really fish much, only been a couple times on the coast and as kid, so I'm clueless where we can fish around Austin with a decent chance of catching something. granger lake is a decent spot.
February 14, 20205 yr 41 minutes ago, thrillhammer said: granger lake is a decent spot. Yes, the white bass are going to be moving soon - you can go park at the canoe launch at San Gabriel Wildlife Refuge and hike upstream a mile or so and fish the river. Easy hiking and not crowded at all, compared to the steps. Also can go to Reimer's, although I haven't had much luck wading there the past couple of years. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canoe+launch,+San+Gabriel+Wildlife+Management+Area/@30.6466766,-97.4263274,2375m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8644e043a0d37453:0xed766805ae2f5c88!8m2!3d30.6530707!4d-97.4127781?hl=en
February 14, 20205 yr 7 hours ago, Judge Roybeanbag said: Yes, the white bass are going to be moving soon - you can go park at the canoe launch at San Gabriel Wildlife Refuge and hike upstream a mile or so and fish the river. Easy hiking and not crowded at all, compared to the steps. Also can go to Reimer's, although I haven't had much luck wading there the past couple of years. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Canoe+launch,+San+Gabriel+Wildlife+Management+Area/@30.6466766,-97.4263274,2375m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8644e043a0d37453:0xed766805ae2f5c88!8m2!3d30.6530707!4d-97.4127781?hl=en Good to know about hiking up from the boat launch. I fish up and down from the Steps most of the time. I may see what's running this weekend.
February 15, 20205 yr Up where those toenail bends are on the map, there are some spots you can get in and wade gravel bars. It’s a pretty good hike, if you want more details let me know.
February 17, 20205 yr welp, no whites at Tejas, yet. got a small largemouth bass on my first cast of the day with a clouser, and that was it. needs way more flow, imo.
February 18, 20205 yr 18 hours ago, wd40 said: welp, no whites at Tejas, yet. got a small largemouth bass on my first cast of the day with a clouser, and that was it. needs way more flow, imo. While I've managed to catch whites there in the past, it is a tough place to fish for them. The water is so clear.
February 18, 20205 yr On 2/14/2020 at 7:06 PM, Judge Roybeanbag said: Up where those toenail bends are on the map, there are some spots you can get in and wade gravel bars. It’s a pretty good hike, if you want more details let me know. I hiked in and found one gravel bar to fish yesterday with no luck. Fishing with a fly rod really limited the area I could cover. I think I'll stick with the area around the Steps as there are multiple options for casting, both up and down from the Steps.
February 18, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said: I hiked in and found one gravel bar to fish yesterday with no luck. Fishing with a fly rod really limited the area I could cover. I think I'll stick with the area around the Steps as there are multiple options for casting, both up and down from the Steps. Yeah, the brush and undergrowth in the refuge section aren't conducive to fly fishing, or any bank fishing for that matter. If it makes you feel any better, a couple friends went there on Sunday and only caught one male white bass. Just aren't there yet I guess.
February 27, 20205 yr Friend of mine caught a bunch of White Bass this weekend on the Nueces. George West area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
February 27, 20205 yr I now find myself a citizen of the Highland Lakes area, so if I want to leave the boat and make a Saturday morning wade, Shaffer Bend, and bends west, all the way to Starke dam are within range, as is LBJ and Buchanan. I've fished LBJ and Buchanan enough to conclude that bank access to points worth fishing are likely limited. Haven't figured out how to access the tail race and river below Wirtz dam. I see there are some little parks on Lake Marble Falls in Cottonwood Shores and the bend parks on Travis from Shaffer on to the dam. What are the best options for wading spots, and when will the whites genrally be there? I don't fly fish so I'm throwing small baits with a spinning rod. Help appreciated. There are times I just want to go without screwing with the boat and there should be some good spots in range.
February 27, 20205 yr I now find myself a citizen of the Highland Lakes area, so if I want to leave the boat and make a Saturday morning wade, Shaffer Bend, and bends west, all the way to Starke dam are within range, as is LBJ and Buchanan. I've fished LBJ and Buchanan enough to conclude that bank access to points worth fishing are likely limited. Haven't figured out how to access the tail race and river below Wirtz dam. I see there are some little parks on Lake Marble Falls in Cottonwood Shores and the bend parks on Travis from Shaffer on to the dam. What are the best options for wading spots, and when will the whites genrally be there? I don't fly fish so I'm throwing small baits with a spinning rod. Help appreciated. There are times I just want to go without screwing with the boat and there should be some good spots in range.Wading like you would in a Texas bay or in the surf? I would think the steep shorelines would make wading difficult in the Highland Lakes. I’ve never seen anyone do it.
February 28, 20205 yr Upper Travis is sandy and rocky. Same with the other parts of the Colorado. Wading isn't the same thing as the bay, but you can get out there as long as you don't step off into the abyss.
February 28, 20205 yr kayaks are cheap and easy to transport. not ideal for wind days but it sure beats the shit out of bank fishing.
February 28, 20205 yr Yes. Wading is different in a river. And kayaks are really cool. I’m just looking for places along the Colorado with good access to fishable water and a rough idea as to when the white run will be there. Anyone?
March 2, 20205 yr New lake record Largemouth on my home waters last weekend - 15.34 lbs. The 2nd ShareLunker caught on the lake already this year. https://kicks105.com/mammoth-largemouth-sets-new-bass-record-at-lake-nacogdoches/ Edited March 6, 20205 yr by The Royal We
March 2, 20205 yr On 2/18/2020 at 10:47 AM, Jerry Callo said: I hiked in and found one gravel bar to fish yesterday with no luck. Fishing with a fly rod really limited the area I could cover. I think I'll stick with the area around the Steps as there are multiple options for casting, both up and down from the Steps. My buddy went Friday and caught 7 decent sized, 2 of the keepers were females. He said it should be pretty good later this week, as long as the rain doesn't mess things up.
March 3, 20205 yr On 2/28/2020 at 2:54 PM, 1leggedduck said: Yes. Wading is different in a river. And kayaks are really cool. I’m just looking for places along the Colorado with good access to fishable water and a rough idea as to when the white run will be there. Anyone? I assume you are familiar with Colorado Bend State Park (Colorado River above Buchanan), Reimers Ranch (Pedernales River above Travis) and the Slab (Llano River above LBJ)? Those are your best bets for wading for white bass. I personally wouldn't bother with wading on any of the lakes because the fish are not concentrated enough. I used to fish below Starcke dam and did catch fish, but I wouldn't advise wading there, or maybe it was just the flows were too high when I was fishing it. Usually the run is on hot and heavy in mid-March at each of the spots mentioned above, but I'm sure there males in catchable numbers there now, and sometimes the best fishing is early before news is out that it's "on." Note that water levels matter a lot and I have no idea what the current conditions are. Google is your friend, as is 4 to 6 pound test mono (at least a 2 or 3ft leader if fishing braid) and nothing heavier than a 1/16 oz spinner of whatever your preference is and I typically throw a 1/32 oz. marabou.
March 3, 20205 yr The Slab is good for things other than Natty Lite drinkers selling crank? Cool. That's reasonably close. I've camped at Colorado Bend and a co-worker says his family does well on their boat in that area. Hadn't thought about bank fishing/wading there, but the river is pretty narrow. I wasn't planning on getting in the water below any of the dams. No Deliverance scenes for me. I appreciate the word. It'll be The Slab and Colorado Bend to start.
March 6, 20205 yr Author On 3/2/2020 at 9:13 AM, The Royal We said: New lake record Largemouth on my home waters last weekend - 14.02 lbs. The 2nd ShareLunker caught on the lake already this year. https://kicks105.com/mammoth-largemouth-sets-new-bass-record-at-lake-nacogdoches/ Wow. I used to fish there around 2002-2004. Largest I caught was a 5.3. Seems I need to plan a road trip.
March 6, 20205 yr Ok, brag on a daughter a little bit. She's a college freshman in Quebec, and she's doing her best to go native. She's embraced winter sports, cross-country skiing, that sort of thing. And, she's a passionate fishergal. So, when in the great white north, and your school is on "reading week" (kinda sorta spring break), what do you do?
March 6, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Brisketexan said: Ok, brag on a daughter a little bit. She's a college freshman in Quebec, and she's doing her best to go native. She's embraced winter sports, cross-country skiing, that sort of thing. And, she's a passionate fishergal. So, when in the great white north, and your school is on "reading week" (kinda sort spring break), what do you do? you get drunk in a hut sitting atop a frozen lake.
March 6, 20205 yr Ice fishing. In a snowstorm. She said she was in the shack and cracking open a Molson at 10:30 this morning...and she doesn’t really like beer, but that’s what you do.
March 6, 20205 yr 10:30am? she's not much of a fisherwomanWell, I don’t think they retired to the shack till then. Was busy setting up rigs before then.
October 19, 20205 yr Not sure if this is the right place to post a fish ID question, but couldn’t find a thread. What type of fish did I get while casting for shrimp?
October 19, 20205 yr 17 hours ago, UT_OB1 said: Not sure if this is the right place to post a fish ID question, but couldn’t find a thread. What type of fish did I get while casting for shrimp? See above. Quoting it so you’ll see the reply.
October 19, 20205 yr 17 minutes ago, Judge Roybeanbag said: See above. Quoting it so you’ll see the reply. Shit. Googled that and I think you're right. I'm used to seeing the Atlantic croaker (and i just call them croaker). My wife said it looked like a croaker. I said no. I'll hear about this for a while...
October 24, 20205 yr didn't see this thread. been on the 2019 thread all this year. not sure which we are supposed to use. 2020 is so effed up.
October 24, 20205 yr Back in the spring we decided to just keep the 2019 thread going.Perfectly logical, right?
October 24, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, BearSchlong said: Back in the spring we decided to just keep the 2019 thread going. Perfectly logical, right? if only we could have just extended 2019 for another year IRL.
October 24, 20205 yr Not sure if this is the right place to post a fish ID question, but couldn’t find a thread. What type of fish did I get while casting for shrimp? Doesn't look anything like a croaker, they look like tiny redfish because they are cousins. This looks like a pin perch, see the dot right behind the gills?
October 24, 20205 yr Doesn't look anything like a croaker, they look like tiny redfish because they are cousins. This looks like a pin perch, see the dot right behind the gills? Nope, judge is right.
October 24, 20205 yr Just now, Brisketexan said: Nope, judge is right. And this. It looks nothing like a pin perch and exactly like a yellow croaker
October 25, 20205 yr Thats a croaker? I stand corrected. Headed back to the ramp, limit of trout and a red. Cold and wet.
October 26, 20205 yr Maybe 2020 is our fault for refusing to heed BBS protocol and migrate to this thread?
October 26, 20205 yr Fuck that. Am ready for ‘21 thread tho. Maybe I’ll contribute a bit more this year.
October 29, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Lat22 said: [junior game warden] Two limits [/junior game warden] Not in Trinity.
October 29, 20205 yr @DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt I saw this video and thought it might be relevant to your interests. Looks fun as hell.
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