Wow it was a cold morning, but productive

chaps · 02-12-2012, 04:04 PM

I talked Oxbeast in to going fishing with me this morning especially since yesterday he dragged me out in to the bay with 5' swells. Anyhow, after piling on 5 layers a clothes we headed to blackwater to hunt for anything that would bite. I figured the trout and striper bite might be good with some tide movement finally and cold temps. We got to our first spot and after a few casts landed a 21" trout. After a few minutes I noticed some movement on top and started working my subsurface jerk rapala. A monster trout surfaced, following my lure to my yak. It took one swing at it and missed. I cast a few more times and "bam" hook up. I landed and she was big and fat. But before I could measure her and release her, she dove back in. Oh well, I was going to release her anyhow. Ox and I fished the spot a little longer with no luck, so we moved. At the next spot, we landed a few more upper slot trout. We started to get pretty cold so we did some trolling and found a couple more good size ones. We headed to our last spot and the wind starting to kick up. We were both gettin cold at this time so Oscar started to head back to the launch. I fished for another 15 minutes or so and then I get nailed by a 23" fat beauty. Overall great time for a few hours of fishing. The trout seemed to be near the surface and mid water column early. The last trout caught was on the bottom, slow trolling with a green paddle tail grub. Oh yeah, I did notice there was only one boat fishing the area so I am glad to know there was at least one other person as nuts as us to be fishing in these tempertures. Thanks ox for hanging in there with me.

dehook · 02-12-2012, 04:29 PM

I'll give you credit. Nice catch and report.

Chris V · 02-12-2012, 04:35 PM

Nice fat one there

sniperpeeps · 02-12-2012, 06:30 PM

That makes me hungry, nice fish!

SammyYak · 02-12-2012, 06:37 PM

Wow! You are nuts!! I looked at the water as we were heading to church and thought it must be Reeeeally Ccccold out there fishing. Didn't see anyone.

Nice Fish- well deserved.

oxbeast1210 · 02-12-2012, 06:38 PM

Lol lol the water was all ours haha I couldn't feel my feet for a long time after the trip lol

grey ghost · 02-12-2012, 07:26 PM

nice!!

Bonsaifishrman · 02-12-2012, 08:38 PM

Dat cold fish trip was very productive. Congrats and nice size fish. You sound like you have some very good trout holes to go to regularly.

Tres · 02-12-2012, 08:56 PM

Nice job guys! You earned those fish. Great catch.

fishn4fun · 02-12-2012, 08:59 PM

Good job guys way to make the best of a nasty day I'm looking forward to getting back at it fri

02-12-2012, 04:04 PM	#1
chaps Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 723	Wow it was a cold morning, but productive I talked Oxbeast in to going fishing with me this morning especially since yesterday he dragged me out in to the bay with 5' swells. Anyhow, after piling on 5 layers a clothes we headed to blackwater to hunt for anything that would bite. I figured the trout and striper bite might be good with some tide movement finally and cold temps. We got to our first spot and after a few casts landed a 21" trout. After a few minutes I noticed some movement on top and started working my subsurface jerk rapala. A monster trout surfaced, following my lure to my yak. It took one swing at it and missed. I cast a few more times and "bam" hook up. I landed and she was big and fat. But before I could measure her and release her, she dove back in. Oh well, I was going to release her anyhow. Ox and I fished the spot a little longer with no luck, so we moved. At the next spot, we landed a few more upper slot trout. We started to get pretty cold so we did some trolling and found a couple more good size ones. We headed to our last spot and the wind starting to kick up. We were both gettin cold at this time so Oscar started to head back to the launch. I fished for another 15 minutes or so and then I get nailed by a 23" fat beauty. Overall great time for a few hours of fishing. The trout seemed to be near the surface and mid water column early. The last trout caught was on the bottom, slow trolling with a green paddle tail grub. Oh yeah, I did notice there was only one boat fishing the area so I am glad to know there was at least one other person as nuts as us to be fishing in these tempertures. Thanks ox for hanging in there with me. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by chaps; 02-12-2012 at 04:08 PM.

02-12-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,543	Nice fat one there __________________

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Bonsaifishrman Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: private as in privacy Posts: 950	Dat cold fish trip was very productive. Congrats and nice size fish. You sound like you have some very good trout holes to go to regularly. __________________ www.Porchettas.com Malibu XFactor Kayak

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02-12-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
dehook Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 157	I'll give you credit. Nice catch and report.

02-12-2012, 06:37 PM	#5
SammyYak Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pace Posts: 31	Wow! You are nuts!! I looked at the water as we were heading to church and thought it must be Reeeeally Ccccold out there fishing. Didn't see anyone. Nice Fish- well deserved.

02-12-2012, 06:38 PM	#6
oxbeast1210 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 3,544	Lol lol the water was all ours haha I couldn't feel my feet for a long time after the trip lol

02-12-2012, 07:26 PM	#7
grey ghost Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 604	nice!!

02-12-2012, 08:56 PM	#9
Tres Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 520	Nice job guys! You earned those fish. Great catch.

02-12-2012, 08:59 PM	#10
fishn4fun Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,422	Good job guys way to make the best of a nasty day I'm looking forward to getting back at it fri

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