It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run

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#1808900 - 12/14/07 05:59 PM It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I walked back into Nails creek from CR 125 WMA and proceeded to catch six whitebass, eight blackbass, one catfish and one goo. All whitebass caught within sight of the trailway bridge where the lake backs up into the creek and the water is a little more stained then at the bridge on down CR 125. It's a short walk in from the WMA station to where I caught the fish. Nasty weather Friday but not what it's gonna be like on Saturday and that is why I had to go Friday $;\)$ I really didn't have to work too hard for the fish, just throw a roostertail or roadrunner and slow-roll it along near the bottom. The creek really needs to flood to get the run going good and I doubt the Yegua is fishing as well for whitebass yet. I guess the whitebass have not moved up any further then the trailway bridge on Nails and I noticed that the water changes color not too far above that point. The blackbass were in the clearer water above the trailway bridge hanging close to structure. I missed the three best bass but got a good look at two of them.. 2lbs tops. The whitebass were most likely early arriving males, and all but one came from the same spot along the bank. Almost everything was holding close to the bank and not necessarily where I would expect them to be holding. The photo is of the biggest whitebass of the day. In years past some hybrids show up early and the crappie are usually there in good numbers by late December as well. We need rain to raise the lake so they will release water from the dam and get the creeks flowing. The lake is at normal pool level and there is not much flow in any of the creeks to get the fish moving upstream especially the whitebass. County Road 125 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Trail leading to the creek Somerville Trailway Bridge Second cast .. first fish $\:\)$ best spot to fish $;\)$ best whitebass Edited by hook-line&sinker (12/14/07 06:42 PM) _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1809817 - 12/15/07 07:58 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
Brother Terry Extreme Angler Registered: 02/16/07 Posts: 1692 Loc: Paradise TX	nice fish, brings back old memories of when I was a river rat! walking the banks and wondering through the woods... _________________________ Brother Terry Romans 8:28 Creators Guide Service 940-577-1238 http://www.creatorsguideservice.com Buckventures Outdoors TV show Pro Staff http://www.buckventuresoutdoors.com
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#1809863 - 12/15/07 08:23 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
rebel1 Outdoorsman Registered: 05/26/04 Posts: 112 Loc: Lewisville, TX	To fish in that kind of weather means you are a die hard fisherman. Thanks for posting the pics. It does bring back memories. _________________________ Southern by the grace of God
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#1810056 - 12/15/07 10:37 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: rebel1]
sandjohnny Extreme Angler Registered: 01/22/06 Posts: 1337 Loc: Azle,Tx	Terry I thought Cindy said you still were or maybe it was just a rat.LOL Johnny
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#1810302 - 12/15/07 01:19 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: sandjohnny]
BOSTON BOB Extreme Angler Registered: 07/27/03 Posts: 2975 Loc: LITTLE ELM, TEXAS, USA	Originally Posted By: sandjohnny Terry I thought Cindy said you still were or maybe it was just a rat.LOL Johnny BURN!!!!!!!!!!!! _________________________ Bob Sand Bassin' Guide Service http://www.sandbassguide.com
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#1810703 - 12/15/07 05:16 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: BOSTON BOB]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	We got a good rain Saturday early AM and the creeks are full and running $\:\)$ That is really what we need to get the run rolling.. kinda sucks for this weekend but will be better later because of it! _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1810751 - 12/15/07 05:58 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
TreeBass TFF Guru Registered: 06/19/06 Posts: 21825 Loc: Central Texas	Great pics, yea, it was a turd washer this morning _________________________ My success in life is measured by the number of hunting and fishing stories that my kids can share with others
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#1812495 - 12/16/07 04:01 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: TreeBass]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Anyone headed out this week? _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1820369 - 12/19/07 12:24 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Weekenders? I'm going again Friday or Saturday. _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1820581 - 12/19/07 01:24 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
fishr3 Outdoorsman Registered: 04/06/03 Posts: 68 Loc: Katy, TX	White bass run already? Please say it isn't so. Tell em you were just kidding. I'm not ready for the Somerville creeks to get overrun by the masses, but I've got plenty of other fishing spots to go to when it does. I'm making plans for Friday, but haven't decided where yet. I'm wondering if there has been enough rain to muddy the creeks. I'll probably head over to the Colorado river. It's running so low that it looks more like a creek.
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#1821178 - 12/19/07 04:52 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: fishr3]
Parker TFF Team Angler Registered: 02/18/07 Posts: 3739 Loc: Athens, Texas	i'd be willing to bet a little cold rain pushed them off a bit.
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#1821305 - 12/19/07 05:44 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: Parker]
malusch Outdoorsman Registered: 11/08/06 Posts: 57 Loc: Houston TX	I guess one good thing about it, Nuemans is closed to car traffic, so if someone does go there, they'll have to walk in, and I know its a long walk to the good holes. I've seen people bring stringers and stringers of whites out of that place, but walking in and out with a stringer of fish, well, I like to catch-em, but eating -em, ain't worth it for me. Crappie's the only real " other " white meat. HA HA
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#1821377 - 12/19/07 06:19 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: malusch]
rvrrat14 Angler Registered: 02/12/05 Posts: 445 Loc: Cen-Tex	I can't wait.... Will start the trolling pretty quick, lookin in the lake for stagers. Then, Jan/Feb will walk the banks! Glad to see you guys posting. Let's keep it going now! thanks _________________________ <")}}}*>< Pathfinder 2200V
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#1822333 - 12/20/07 07:08 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: rvrrat14]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I'm headed that way NOW. Friday I have to work $\:$$ but today I'm going! _________________________ $\:$$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1823730 - 12/20/07 03:57 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Fished Nails creek from 11:00 to 3:00 with my brother and nephew 14 nice whitebass (6 big females) 1 nice black bass 1 small goo all on Roostertails except goo. What a beautiful day! Creek looks good for the weekend _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1823999 - 12/20/07 05:56 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
rvrrat14 Angler Registered: 02/12/05 Posts: 445 Loc: Cen-Tex	thanks for the info hls. nice catch, 2!!!! were there any eggs in the females and where the eggs red yet? thanks _________________________ <")}}}*>< Pathfinder 2200V
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#1824267 - 12/20/07 07:50 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: rvrrat14]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I didn't keep any today because I forgot to bring ice and was concerned about spoiling so I don't know the condition of the eggs. The females were heavy but I wouldn't think any were ready this early. I did put the first three fish on the stringer but let them go shortly after this picture. Notice the water color, murky but not bad. The lake is about six inches high and they are releasing from the dam. Should be a good weekend to check out Somerville! _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1825324 - 12/21/07 11:43 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
Peterpan Outdoorsman Registered: 02/10/07 Posts: 106	Are the gates open in Newman's bottom on CR125? If not, can I just park my car there and go walking to the creek? Thanks and gig'em!
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#1825474 - 12/21/07 01:05 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: Peterpan]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Gate opens after the first of the year. Yes you can park and walk but it is a LONG walk there and back especially if your toting a stringer full of fish. A mountain bike makes it easier but I don't fish Newmans on weekends very often because it's so popular. Nails creek must be warmer or something because the whitebass seem to show up there first but the Yegua has considerably more fish in it when the run really gets going strong! _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1825649 - 12/21/07 02:59 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
Peterpan Outdoorsman Registered: 02/10/07 Posts: 106	Thanks Hooklinesinker, I'd better get a bike though! Yep, I remember the last run, it was so crowded, and I guess you were the one that helped me out to find this great place. I guess Nails creek much be better instead. Thanks and have a nice Hollydays! Perhaps see you on those banks, hehehehehe.
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#1826178 - 12/21/07 08:23 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: Peterpan]
Lou R Pitcher Outdoorsman Registered: 10/06/05 Posts: 121 Loc: College Station, Texas	Nails was slow today between WMA parking and bridge...a few whites were being taken here and there. Family and I then tried Irwin bridge just at sundown over on Yegua.. I tied into a good sized hybrid that sure was fun but otherwise again the bite was slow. If there is much of any pattern yet, it's find moving water, spot some structure to break the water flow and work something chartreuse slowly throughout the area. _________________________ -My reel-tirement plan: FISHING
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#1826209 - 12/21/07 08:48 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: Peterpan]
fishr3 Outdoorsman Registered: 04/06/03 Posts: 68 Loc: Katy, TX	HL&S I should have known not to doubt your word, but I now believe that the white bass have moved up into the creek. Thanks for the great fishing reports. My neighbor and I kayak fished Nails today and we caught enough white bass to call it a successful day. I missed one largemouth that hit my roostertail right at the boat. I caught all my fish on a roadrunner, but my neighbor used a roostertail and did just as well.
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#1826422 - 12/22/07 06:19 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: fishr3]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4201 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Friday was a good day to be outside! _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#1827002 - 12/22/07 11:50 AM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: hook-line&sinker]
rvrrat14 Angler Registered: 02/12/05 Posts: 445 Loc: Cen-Tex	...I'm gettin' goose bumps!!!!! _________________________ <")}}}*>< Pathfinder 2200V
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#1827141 - 12/22/07 01:33 PM Re: It has Started!!! :) :) :) Somerville Whitebass run [Re: rvrrat14]
jsinn01 Outdoorsman Registered: 12/28/06 Posts: 150 Loc: Austin, TX	Fished Nails Creek this morning. Caught 4 White Bass using a white roostertail. All but one fish was caught within site of the Somerville Trail Bridge. HL&S, thanks for the great reports on this place.
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