It’s been nearly 2 months since I’ve been fishing. Lots of high winds and a business trip to Japan & Taiwan kept me on the sidelines. I told my wife not to expect any fish today. Early March and low water levels. I told her fishing should start to pick up in a couple more weeks. I was wrong. I caught a lot of fish today…probably over 40.
The day started off really bad. I made my way 2 miles up the ICW and got out my favorite setup. The 13 Fishing Omen rod with Daiwa Alphas Air TW. I wanted to wet my line and get the Zman Diezel Minnowz positioned on the jighead properly. I pressed the thumb bar to releases the line, did my thing and then the reel wouldn’t go back into gear. It worked fine 2 months ago. Oh well. I was stuck with my two backup spinning rod outfits. The mosquitoes were annoying and I briefly thought about turning around and heading home. Good thing I didn’t.
As usual, barge traffic was heavy.
The water was relatively low and getting through the 1st Jones Lake was difficult.
I had planned to fish two areas that hold deeper water. I never made it to the 2nd one. Once I got to my spot, I started catching. I had 4 fish on 5 casts. Two of them were 16” trout and the others 15” – 18” Reds.
I caught over 30 of these short reds with two keepers mixed in. The water was really flowing into the lakes in the morning.
Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
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Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
I also caught a 24” super trout and a 17” Black Drum.
Water had risen by the time I exited the lakes. I pedaled at 3.2 mph on the way out and 4.2 mph on the way back. Dave
The most fish I’ve caught in one day in TX. Need to get the Daiwa fixed. I really like that reel.Water had risen by the time I exited the lakes. I pedaled at 3.2 mph on the way out and 4.2 mph on the way back. Dave
Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
Congrats on a great trip & Thanks for the report!
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Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
heck of a day - thanks for posting photos
Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
Excellent! Best trips are when you aren’t expecting much and you get a lot.
Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
I enjoyed that trip (except for the mosquitoes).
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
Forgot to mention that I saw 2 other yakers out there. I think it's the first time I've seen another yak here.
Good news...I fixed the Daiwa. I only had to take it apart and put it back together 4 times to get it right. I needed to watch 4 different YouTube videos to find out exactly how every piece fit back together.
In the meantime, I have a new Shimano Aldebaran being delivered tomorrow. Need to sort out a rod for it.
Dave
Good news...I fixed the Daiwa. I only had to take it apart and put it back together 4 times to get it right. I needed to watch 4 different YouTube videos to find out exactly how every piece fit back together.
In the meantime, I have a new Shimano Aldebaran being delivered tomorrow. Need to sort out a rod for it.
Dave
Re: Jones Lakes 2-Mar-2024
Good catch! Been years since I’ve been to Jones Lake. Now that I just got my new to me pedal yak I’m going to have to head back out there again!
Tight lines!
Steve
Tight lines!
Steve