December M&G 2013

[Birddog]

Sun, don't give up on hosting, I am new to this sight but was very much looking foward to the M & G just couldn't make it. Hope we have the chance to hook up next year.

[Sun]

Total exaggeration. I caught 1. Sun did get a nice cooler of slabz. Not much for anyone else tho

aww man...you gave in too quickly. i was going to report about your bull red drum, jaspratt's blue fin tuna, catfish jimmy's 8" channel cat, and echo5oscar's marlin that turtled him.


The fishing wasn't hot and heavy today, but I did manage a few very nice sized crappie. 4 were caught on large live minnows (3 inches or bigger), and 2 were caught on a 2" tube jig. I beat my personal record twice in one week...a 12 incher Wednesday and then a 13 incher today. By a little after 1PM we all packed up and went to Dixie Bones for a BBQ lunch - except Jimmy, who disappeared mid-morning. It was good chatting with you guys - shady, jaspratt and echo5oscar.

Sorry to all who didn't catch any fish today (on the water and off)...I'm a terrible host.

[M_Duong60]

Im guessing the water must have been extremely muddy with the melting snow and all which probably hindered the number of bites.

[Shady]

Total exaggeration. I caught 1. Sun did get a nice cooler of slabz. Not much for anyone else tho

[Shady]

Well yall that didnt make it sure missed at hot crappie bite. I could barely keep my line in the water. Crappie for days!

[Birddog]

I'm really disappointed I was not able to make it today, especially since it was so close to home. Also would have been nice to fish with people who didn't think my son and I were crazy for going out in 'that little thing'.

Looking foward to reading your reports on the trip.


Hopefully we will see you next time.

[AbuMasgouf]

Wow. You are a night owl.... Haha. Well, I couldn't sleep so I came early, and found the gate open at 7am.

LOL! I'm actually not, I like to sleep early (becoming an old man!). That's why I couldn't make it today, cuz my plans had me up late... which happens like once a year LOL

I really hope you guys are having fun and catching fish!

[Sun]

Gate usually opens around sunrise which is around 7:20am. So the gate may be open at 7:30am but not a guarantee... Definitely should be open at 8am.

Wow. You are a night owl.... Haha. Well, I couldn't sleep so I came early, and found the gate open at 7am.

[AbuMasgouf]

Gate usually opens around sunrise which is around 7:20am. So the gate may be open at 7:30am but not a guarantee... Definitely should be open at 8am.

[Sun]

I will be there with you Sun. Is it possible to get there a little early? Or is there some kind of gate?

Yes, there is a gate...I am not sure if they open earlier than 8am,..

[Jaspratt]

I will still be there as well. I just read a weaher report that stated everything south of rt 50 will be dry. Everything north, maybe an inch at most if its not rain. And thats after 2pm

[echo5oscar]

I will be there with you Sun. Is it possible to get there a little early? Or is there some kind of gate?

[Sun]

Hey hey...I take Jason to be a light-hearted guy...and I don't think he meant any harm with his comment. Please excuse his sense of humor.

For those politely bowing out, I admire your wisdom and common sense. However, since I did organize this M&G, and there seem to be a few crazy anglers who want to fish, I will be at the ramp at 8AM to meet you. If you arrive late, I'll see you on the water (i'll be in lime-green Tarpon 100). If you want to skip lunch to beat the afternoon storm, that is perfectly fine too.

According to wunderground.com, the morning should be cloudy but dry, and if it does rain, you can just fish under the protection of the 95 bridge (it's a big, wide bridge). I won't make any recommendations, but the temperature looks like it should rise as the day goes on, so if it does snow, I will probably wait it out a little bit and I'll be driving home in the rain.

[zeebyrd]

Wow that was insensitive! Not what I expect from members from this site especially since we have "fisherwomen" and they hold their own just like the rest of the men. Not cool dude.

Thanks for sticking up for us fisherwomen.

Just the fact that any of us planned to go in the cold weather shows a bit of guts. Going against common sense and driving in bad weather does not.

[Jaspratt]

Lol it was a joke guys relax. I dont blame u guys for canceling. Im probably not leaving work till 3:30am so may not even make it.