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hickroots07 · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:12 am Post subject: Laguna Madre Report 9/12/2020

Well, it was pretty slow for us. Tried a spot early with top waters and it was blow up after blow up after blow up for hours. The water was about 2 to 3 feet deep with scattered sand pockets and a mixture of high and deep spots. Water visibility was decent. The only problem was no hook ups. Its hard to leave when you get such a visual of 25 inch redfish launching out of the water on your top water. We ended up with 1 trout for our efforts, which is really sad considering how many fish were trying to hit the top water. We also tried plastics in this area with absolutely zero success. We finally made a move to deeper water in the 4ft to 5 ft range and targeted a drop off. Slow there too. I did get one good fish to mention. One good flattie to make the day better. Once I knew I had a flounder I tried the techniques people suggested last report. I guess they worked or I got lucky. Either way I'll take it.

Also got to take my son on his first boat ride the evening before. Just thought I'd share this too!

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LoneOak · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:30 am Post subject:

Think the little guy is saying....Where are all the fish dad? thanks for the post.
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bulldog1935 · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:32 am Post subject:

thanks for the report and fun photos

hickroots07 · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:46 am Post subject:

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Redfishman72 · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:18 pm Post subject:

Hickroots, go to a clear top water alwys works when they blow up n miss alot. Its my go to on occasions like this. Sometimes too, Redfish wang a strait retrieve with top water no dog walking. Just a suggestion.
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ziacatcher · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your report and a nice keeper. I'm referring to the little guy in the second picture. Cutie

hickroots07 · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:33 pm Post subject:

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Redfishman72 · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:28 am Post subject:

Ive run into schools especially reds thats the only way they will hit it is strait retrieve. Like this weekend i was using top waters also gold side almost gold top n bottom skitter v. Id post a pic but still workin on my imagurr skills. I order most of mine online. I got my hits nntakers onna strait retrieve this weekend.
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IrishSharker · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:08 am Post subject:

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hickroots07 · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:32 am Post subject:

Interesting suggestions. I've seen the jig head under a topwater in a video and thought it was hokey like catching a red on a carrot or something. Guess I was wrong haha. How does that not get tangled on a cast?
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ziacatcher · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:36 am Post subject:

I fish that way a lot. just tangle sometimes but not too often. It's a lot like fishing fresh water with a nymph under a stimulator. I've actually had double hookups that way

Redfishman72 · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:54 pm Post subject:

If your fishin with trebles take em off go to singles. Also get a few with props on the back. Yep freshwater lures gives it an extra appearance of something in the chase. I carry few and they do produce. Try what ya like or think all that can happen is back to drawing board. What do i know i paint spoons eyes n all. Worked for over 40yrs now. You would be surprised. Makes you wonder why the old mansfield maulers had a hook on cork !!
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