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Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). #12250150 05/17/17 08:04 PM
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Fished a friend of mines ranch which has a part of the Sabinal River flowing through it. It took me two days before I finally found a hole containing Rios. The bite was good and I caught some nice Rios using worms and ultra light tackle. Fish were located in shallow water 2 to 3 feet deep next to large rocks and grass beds. The water was clear and the river was in good condition with springs flowing. That part of the river could use a super nice soaking and hopefully soon. The biggest Rio was 9.50" in length with a fat girth of 9.50". The certified weight of the fish was 1.03 Lbs. This fish will be the first Rio records for the Sabinal River in both the weight record class and the catch&release record class. Paper work was sent to the Texas Parks&Wildlife for their review. Rounding out the catch were some nice Redear,Bluegill,and a few small bass. All fish were healthy,fat,and full of fight. Fish were all released. I also heard lots of quail and turkey calling. Spending time in the great outdoors of Texas. It just don't get any better. fish




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Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: banker-always fishing] #12250190 05/17/17 08:33 PM
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Wow, looks like gravel has almost filled that poor little river in. I hop it get some rain as well. I hope all the paper work goes through on your records.


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Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: WillieRip] #12250207 05/17/17 08:45 PM
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Thanks Willie for the reply. cheers Rivers here in South Texas are a lot smaller than a lot of other rivers. They have a lot of "Blue Holes" in their beds that hold water year around. There are also a lot of good holes along the river bed that hold water year around depending on the springs. That part of the river really opens up about a half mile up river. A lot of walking but well worth it. Also the overcast conditions that day made the weather very pleasant. thumb


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Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: banker-always fishing] #12250410 05/17/17 10:52 PM
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Nice going Chuck! You always remember to take lots of great photos. Congrats on another pending record.

Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: 1960texan] #12250425 05/17/17 11:05 PM
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Thanks Will for the reply! partyon I always try to bring a little of the outdoors to everyone who reads my post! Nothing beats being out in the outdoors hearing nothing but the wind blowing and quail and turkey talking! Time seems to stand still for awhile! Simply can't get enough of being out there in God's Country! thumb


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The rio king strikes again! Congrats on the new records chuck. Love the sabinal


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Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: banker-always fishing] #12250783 05/18/17 02:11 AM
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Awesome as always Chuck.

You have so many great spots to get away from the summer boats bolt


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Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: banker-always fishing] #12251046 05/18/17 03:53 AM
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Thanks Leo and Andrew for the replies. Love catching those Rios. Andrew: Lots of fly friendly spots to fish in both the Sabinal Valley and Nueces Canyon! Hopefully you can make it down! hooked


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Originally Posted By: 1960texan
Nice going Chuck! You always remember to take lots of great photos. Congrats on another pending record.


+1 I always enjoy the pictures of the scenery. Congrats on another record Chuck. You are catching up to me roflmao roflmao roflmao

Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: J-Moe] #12252816 05/19/17 10:07 AM
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Thanks Jamie for the reply! cheers It will take a while to catch up with you on this years records. hmmm Been fishing some pretty clear water. You,Andrew,and Alan need to plan a road trip. walking


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Nice pics, save a few for me!!

Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: banker-always fishing] #12261984 05/25/17 09:06 AM
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Thanks Alan for the reply. Don't worry there are plenty! hooked


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Big ol'humpty humps congrats banker


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Re: Found a Nice Rio Hole on the Sabinal River ! (Records Pending). [Re: banker-always fishing] #12266326 05/28/17 10:50 AM
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Thanks Clayton! cheers


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Nice Rios Chuck. Glad you finally found some on the Sabinal. Up from Utopia or below ?

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