I hit the fog just outside Jackson and negotiated my way to New Melones a trip of about 40 miles.
On top of the fog, I left the house before zero dark 30. Man what a drive.
Once I got to New Melones, I did manage to get the spot at the end of the launch ramp (no other idiot was out there at that time of the morning) and set out two rods with rainbow Power Bait. Did I mention it was damp and cold? It was damp and cold.
Anyone got a fog horn? |
Finally the sun came up and started burning off the fog.
Still cold and damp. |
Almost gone |
The between 8:00 and 9:00 I put three on the stringer, but small ones. Two at a stretched 11 inches and one at, maybe 12". Then nothing more so I packed up at 11:30 (Five hours of barely catching was enough) and headed over to Tuttletown where we fished last year.
I wanted to see what the lake looked like and was I disappointed.
The bottom launch ramp - Closed. |
High and Dry |
Beautiful fog, hopefully you have better luck and yes more rain! You guys need it for sure.
ReplyDeleteMark the second and third photos are awesome. You should make 5x7's and frame them.
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ReplyDeleteDon't try to navigate the tube in heavy fog, you could in up in another lake!!!!
Mark, have to hand it too you my friend. At our age, that is some awesome obstacles to put up with just to play with a few trout. I agree with Alan on your pictures of the fog. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI'm wishin' I was fishin' with you Mark! You cast and I'll hold the rod.
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