Back on the flats...

Last weeks winds have blown through the area leaving the flats a few degrees cooler.  The grass carp are feeding more in the 10 am - 2 pm range after the sun warms the flats a little.  I really like this behavior b/c it keeps me out of trouble on the home front.

Typically, I have every intention of leaving the water at a respectable time and taking care of my adult responsibilities.  However, after wrangling a few 40lb grassers (see Friday's post), my decision making process becomes compromised.  Fish brain takes over and the follow-up conversation over a dinner of fried bologna and a bowl of dry cheerios isn't repeatable! Children can be vicious.

Look at that red

Despite all my best efforts, normally I'm one fish away from sleeping in my kayak and having my mail forwarded to the lake.  So this new pattern allows me to take care of those "other" things before I get on the water and appear to be a respectable citizen of the community and contributing member of my household.  I've been told, "awesome pictures of me holding fish" aren't considered a "contribution to the family".  Never to be repeated...but I disagree, they're the icing on the cake!  

Never seen one with a tail this blue

Glass calm....long, accurate, and delicate presentations are a must...what happens when you fail, see below

Jail break...got to close.

Gonna be spending a lot of time on the water.  Follow my Facebook page and Instagram to stay up to date.  I'll be chasing trout this weekend.  Enjoying Fall so far!

Drew