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Greg and I met up with CT at 7:20a to start our shuttle.

The weather was spectacular as it was only going to be 82-83dF with moderate humidity. There were chances of T-storms but not until after we got off. We did check the radar a few times when the clouds moved in after lunch and the humidity went up some. We did get some light rain at one point but it was nothing to write home about...it was refreshing. Interestingly, the fish got inactive for a bit during this time.

Glorious start!





The skunk came off with a nice long ear BG.




Then Greg caught a small smallie but would not let me take a pick. His next one was better.



We then caught a bunch!



This one made me jealous...a native Rock Bass.



But I was able to get one too...



...albeit a little smaller.

Greg got his slam (smallie, rock bass, BG).



This guy was just sitting on the shore line, chilling out until we spooked him a bit.



More catching.











Best baits were the ZMan Coppertreuse 3.5" Trick Shotz on a belly weighed hook and the Berkley MaxScent Flat worm (natural colors) with a belly weighted hook.

This was a non-no. Most land owners know that having their cows mash up the shoreline is not good for the river. This landowner has not heeded the message.



Today we hit One Hour Hole but it did not produce as well as past trips. But we found another hole, "Dead Sycamore", where we caught quite a few.

Towards the final stretch, Greg hooked in to a nice fish and he fought hard. CT was getting ready to net it when I got slammed by a nice fish. I'm hollering that my fish is taking a ton of lie but the other guys were focused on Greg's fish. I said, "crap, it broke off" and Greg thought I was trash talking him.It was not until Greg's fish was landed that they realized we had 2 big fish on at the same time. I cred. Greg rejoiced!



A VERY nice 18"er which is a biggie for down there.

Another great day of catching with CT Campbell and Greg.

I am pretty sure we caught over 100 smallies.

FUN day!!