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Jul 11, 2023 19:43:48   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
Fredfish wrote:
Well the water level was normal, but the current was running.73°water temperature at the ramp @6:45am. As soon as the Sun got over the trees it went up around 76°. The water was the color of my coffee (with cream &sugar). I only ran about 1.25 miles north towards the Shepawg dam and the current was running 1.8-2.0 mph, still 2 miles from the dam. I started trying to fish there and drifted south. Even with my winged helpers, nothing but nibblers, and 2 decent bites that immediately broke off in rocks and wood. I was moving past the cover too fast and couldn't get them out. Batting zero, until I got down to JMK's house, where I caught the first Smallmouth, and the only decent one at that. I continued about 3/4of a mile past the ramp and only managed 2 dink Smallmouth, and 1small Rocky.
None of my bright colors were working at all, nor was a crankbait, or a popper. I missed 2 on a Paca Craw, and caught the 4 on a June Bug Dinger. Between the current and muddy water, you basically had to hit them in the head with the bait so they could find it. Better than a Skunk, but again, not by much.
Well the water level was normal, but the current w... (show quote)


Thanks for sharing, Fred, at least you were on the water getting your line wet, and you caught fish. Not a bad day.

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Jul 11, 2023 20:11:06   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
flyguy wrote:
Thanks for sharing, Fred, at least you were on the water getting your line wet, and you caught fish. Not a bad day.


Thanks Leo. Better than sitting in the recliner all day.

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Jul 11, 2023 20:14:49   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
Fredfish wrote:
Thanks Leo. Better than sitting in the recliner all day.


Or a bar stool.

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Jul 11, 2023 20:17:32   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
flyguy wrote:
Or a bar stool.



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Jul 11, 2023 20:45:52   #
Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania
 
You avoided ol stinky Fred and that’s what counts. Looks like some pretty rough conditions

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Jul 11, 2023 21:56:13   #
mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois
 
Fredfish wrote:
Well the water level was normal, but the current was running.73°water temperature at the ramp @6:45am. As soon as the Sun got over the trees it went up around 76°. The water was the color of my coffee (with cream &sugar). I only ran about 1.25 miles north towards the Shepawg dam and the current was running 1.8-2.0 mph, still 2 miles from the dam. I started trying to fish there and drifted south. Even with my winged helpers, nothing but nibblers, and 2 decent bites that immediately broke off in rocks and wood. I was moving past the cover too fast and couldn't get them out. Batting zero, until I got down to JMK's house, where I caught the first Smallmouth, and the only decent one at that. I continued about 3/4of a mile past the ramp and only managed 2 dink Smallmouth, and 1small Rocky.
None of my bright colors were working at all, nor was a crankbait, or a popper. I missed 2 on a Paca Craw, and caught the 4 on a June Bug Dinger. Between the current and muddy water, you basically had to hit them in the head with the bait so they could find it. Better than a Skunk, but again, not by much.
Well the water level was normal, but the current w... (show quote)


You and I share the same coffee recipe, sugar and cream. It looks just like your picture. You caught some and knew you were going into a tough enviroment. Good for you.

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Jul 11, 2023 23:29:28   #
NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey
 
Nice 👍

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Jul 12, 2023 06:45:01   #
bknecht Loc: Northeast pa
 
Those are some really tough conditions Fred but you still managed a few, good going.

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Jul 12, 2023 08:52:53   #
plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland
 
Fred, at first glance this pic looked like something from the movie Jaws. As in what is moving that marker.



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Jul 12, 2023 13:13:33   #
falcon1957 Loc: Ct
 
You still managed a few and way better than sitting at home🙂

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Jul 12, 2023 14:10:29   #
Jmk1955 Loc: CT
 
So glad you did not get skunked. When I saw you were coming here it was too late to warn you. Lake looked like mud and the current really moving toward Derby. That is a picture of my house. I watch many fish out in front no one besides the eagles seem to catch any, so you have amazing skills. Better luck tonight. 👍🎣
Yesterdays fishing forecast picture



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Jul 12, 2023 14:47:07   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Slimshady wrote:
You avoided ol stinky Fred and that’s what counts. Looks like some pretty rough conditions


Thanks Terry. It wasn't much, but better than none.

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Jul 12, 2023 14:48:49   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
mistred64 wrote:
You and I share the same coffee recipe, sugar and cream. It looks just like your picture. You caught some and knew you were going into a tough enviroment. Good for you.


Thanks Ed. Unfortunately I've had to change to Splenda, to lower my sugar intake.

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Jul 12, 2023 14:49:02   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
NJ219bands wrote:
Nice 👍



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Jul 12, 2023 14:49:36   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
bknecht wrote:
Those are some really tough conditions Fred but you still managed a few, good going.


Thanks Brad.

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