7-22-11

7-22-2011 Fri

6:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Weather: SW 8, clear, 82 ˚, 29.86 – rising (7:53 PM)
H2O: 81 ˚, 8.67’, rising, 77.7 kcfs, dirty, floating weeds

Location: Mississippi R. Pool 7

Caught: Bluegills for bait, two flatheads 8 & 10 lbs

Partners: Scott

Comments

The flat head fishing was good tonight. I caught two and Scott caught three, which included on nice 31 pound fish. We targeted a deep water area just parallel to the main channel. This area had lots of current, a depth of around twenty feet and plenty of wood. We fished two spots and at both locations we tied up to downed trees that were creating somewhat of a current break. I do think this current break was the key to our success.
Unfortunately I was unable to get a picture of Scotts’ fish. As Scott was getting the cameras ready for pictures I was holding the fish in the water to keep it healthy. When Scott was ready for a picture I started hoisting the fish into the boat and at that time it had a different idea. It gave one mighty roll and broke my grip on its jaw and it was gone.

Observations

Main channel areas with some sort of current breaks appear to be the key for the flats. We had a major fish fly hatch tonight.