I had a little work to do today but thought that I would be able to hit the water for a "quick fish". I decided that I would fish the latest spot from 12 to 2 and be out outta there for some afternoon work that needed to be done. Pulling up to the parking area I see that there are very few anglers out there, much much better than yesterday! As I wade to my chosen spot I realize that I will be fishing alone
(aside from a guy across the way)
Its cool and overcast, just perfect. I set up my float about 6" from weight, with a 12" leader, we've be just nailing them in this super shallow flat....almost comical how shallow we are fishing. I put on a nice chunk of pink roe and toss er out, into the sweet zone and float disappears! fish on! then off. I bait up again and drift through the holding area, watching my float is kinda difficult cause there is a little bit of glare on the water, but I manage to see that it is nowhere in sight, so I go for the late hook set and connect with a nice small spring which comes to hand for a release. Fourth cast of the day and I see the float dip..dip in the tail out, intently watching it, I see it get sucked out of sight. It is a very long hook set but fortunately this fish decided to take it deep, fish on! and it proceeds to go apesh*t...jumping and rolling like crazy. Anyways after a brief fight I land a nice 8 pound hatchery doe. Bonk. I hit a few other chums and had many drains but failed to connect with any other hoes. Outta there by 2 pm. It rarely goes this way but sure is nice when it does