Two weeks ago I had some success at the Minimalist Challenge and I've been chomping at the bit to put the "Pink Champagne" Matrix Shad to work ever since. I had to fish the tournament lure last time but felt the Pink Champagne was a better fit. So I returned to the scene of the crime!
Well the forecast looked pretty good but the real time conditions weren't quite as I had hoped. A little more wind, a little colder, and the water was a little shallower than the last trip. I started pushing into the marsh and headed into some spots that were productive.
I moved some fish but they weren't where I expected them. 2 hours of frustration later I was about ready to quit. But I returned to a spot I had just destroyed some bull reds. And it was suddenly on:
There is nothing as fun as demolishing large reds in a kayak. Well sight casting them in 18 inches of water is even better!
Unfortunately my new camera system didn't work out as well as hoped - a dirty lens and bright sun wiped out about 2/3's of my photos but here's one of the big boys:
I had a limited schedule so I stopped after three bruising battles.
I've got to remember to close my mouth for these shots but I was tired!
OK smile this time:
Well the forecast looked pretty good but the real time conditions weren't quite as I had hoped. A little more wind, a little colder, and the water was a little shallower than the last trip. I started pushing into the marsh and headed into some spots that were productive.
I moved some fish but they weren't where I expected them. 2 hours of frustration later I was about ready to quit. But I returned to a spot I had just destroyed some bull reds. And it was suddenly on:
There is nothing as fun as demolishing large reds in a kayak. Well sight casting them in 18 inches of water is even better!
Unfortunately my new camera system didn't work out as well as hoped - a dirty lens and bright sun wiped out about 2/3's of my photos but here's one of the big boys:
I had a limited schedule so I stopped after three bruising battles.
I've got to remember to close my mouth for these shots but I was tired!
OK smile this time:
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