It's been about 2yrs since I was last in a Flats Skiff (in FLA). The ability to plane out and be up on trim faster then any of the Bubba Bass Rangers', Skeeters', Tritons' or the like, made us non-favourites on the water.
Starting in an access creek adjacent to the Lake we'd eventually fish, we started belting out big bulky patterns to wake our targets. While I can layout tiny dries effectively, I'm much happier tossin bigger sticks & patterns, so #2/0 & #3/0 flies were a welcome change. Besides anyone can learn to toss a #4 or #5wt in short order and be effective on the Grand. Give those same folks say a #9 to #12Wt, tell them they have to make a precise presentation 50'-70' out into the wind @ 30Km/hour and watch 'em fall apart..
Both my "guide" for the day and I managed to roll several 38"-45" range 'Skie's from cover. Watching your bug/bait move along silently in the water, then seeing a big "V" wake trail behind it & then big explosion of water spray on the strike, certainly gets the heart racing. While we managed to roll them, only one was vaguely keen on the committal aspect & that even half-heartedly.
Once on the Lake, we switched over to Sinking lines & started fishing drop offs. A bunch of 'Eyes were making their presence known in full force. We had hoped that the 'Eyes presence would induce a marauding 'Skie, but not on this day. Between us we managed over 3Doz 1-1/2 'ers, almost the perfect size for a shore lunch.
Overall a decent day, save for the lack of co-operation on the Muskie's part. Back at it in a week or so out of the same Boat, so hopefully a better report then...
2 comments:
Now that looks like a fun trip!
G:
It's a prettyt slick little unit that Hewes. Definately has become a priority on my "Toy" list in next few years.
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