Still On The Run 4/18/2020

[sasquatch]

 Got up and decided to hit the new beach with some squid strips. Gentleman's fishing with shoes and long pants. Good thing too. It was windy and drizzling most of the morning.
Rigged up, planted the rod holder, and cut some little strips. Seems easy enough, but the rod holder was a challenge.


First cast, I'm bit before I get to the rod holder. Wow, squid strips are just the ticket.

Little spotfin. Don't think its a sewer trout, but its been a long time since I caught one so, I'm open to correction.

Well, squid strips worked, but I was getting worried about the first cast curse. Took quite awhile to get the next bite.

Nice. Just need the yellowfin for the surf croaker slam.

Bites were slow to come, but it was better than not trying. Managed to get a few more before they sent in the national guard.





Trophy fish of the day.

Something told me it was time to go.



Can't believe they sent in a tank. Probably try again tomorrow. Nothing much else going on. I'd bring some big gear, but it is kind of a pain to access, and I don't have gear big enough for what might bite here anyway. Kind of fun just foolin' around with the little stuff.

[Pinoyfisher]

Nice! I need to find an open beach soon!

[jrodda]

That first croaker sure does look like a white croaker at that size but I think you're right that it's a spotfin. Nice mission. You not having big enough gear for the critters in that spot has me wondering, especially since you've pulled out your fair share of hefty things.

[1morecast]

Nice! Glad to see you got out and got some action.The weather should be nice soon.

[vdisney]

Awesome Steve, super glad you could get out.  A Spotfin is on my bucket list, I've never even seen one in person..............

[Latimeria]

Look at you.  Nice fishing Squatch!
Roger and Dave got busted yesterday trying to hit Mission Bay.

I match your tank with an old favorite.

[spideyjg]

The IV is wide open if you need to fish. Just saying

[sasquatch]

LOLOLOLOLOL

[Latimeria]

The IV is wide open if you need to fish. Just saying

So which rivers do you hit and how do you know they are not on private property?  I heard there are  "No Trespassing signs" all over the place?

[spideyjg]

The IV is wide open if you need to fish. Just saying

So which rivers do you hit and how do you know they are not on private property?  I heard there are  "No Trespassing signs" all over the place?

There are some but more areas are not. Most of the main canals are fully accessible. Westside main from the 98 to the border, Central main Austin road to Clark Rd If going out there I can give you some locations. Canals are running high today. Heat is going to kick up so lots of water demand.

[1morecast]

I have to to try fishing in IV once. I'm sure it's gonna get hot out there soon.