Starting the week out by catching some super nice Rios. Fished Monday and today during the morning hours from 7am till 11am. Been going to some Rio spots and the bite has been good. Caught about 8 to 12 nice Rios each trip. Today Fred "Rionator" joined me and he caught 10 nice Rios. The biggest was 10.75" in length. Most of the fish caught were in the 9" range. We had several in the 10"range. Fish were caught on live worms,and Berkley Power Worms-natural color. Bottom and drop shot techniques were used. All fish were released to fight again. After a nice morning of some good Rio action we had a super breakfast at the Union Street Station in New Braunfels. Catching some nice Rios with the "Rionator". It just don't get any better.

Nice those are some good ones........ Way to go Banker.

Man, they are so beautiful! I am so jealous.

Thanks Mike and "Moonriver" for the replies. The bite should only get better!




Side Note: "Moonriver": You are so right about them being a beautiful fish. They are also some super good fighters.

Nice catching, Chuck & Fred!
Read a report on Facebook of catching Rios in the San Gabriel at Georgetown. Have you ever tried there?

Bob

Thanks Bob for the reply. I have never fished the San Gabriel before. I have fished Lady Bird Lake in Austin and have caught Rios there last year. I have not fished the Austin area this year but plan on making a trip up there in the very near future. If you fish the San Gabriel let us know how you do.

Banker and Fred those are some big fish looks like to me. Thanks for sharing your report.

Banker, et al.
I think that Facebook report might have been from living water fly shop. I made my own report on the ultralight fishing forum, and I would encourage you to go fish he San Gabriel below the city park. I fished flies, but baits of shy kind should work you can these guys moving around on their beds
http://ultralightflyfishing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=9632

Take care

Les

Woo-Wee ! That one has a biggo Noggin on him. Gorgeous fish.

I'm Jealous........ Wish I was there i've been working non-stop finishing Projects , but hope to get on the water in a week or so ..... "Fish On" Buddy

WOW them are nice rio fish
one of these days I need me a intro to them
very nice sir
KABOOM

Thanks guys for the replies. "Olhipi": Just think not to much longer and you can "RETIRE"! Then you can fish just about everyday! "Ketchn": If you ever want to venture down this way during the Rio biting months give me a call! We will put the "KABOOM" on some of those Bull's.

Nice Rios guys. Chuck and the "Rionator" is one deadly combination.




How deep?

Thanks "Gitter" for the reply. Getting em in shallow water 2 to 4 feet deep!

Thanks for the information. Reading your post you guys have been nailing em in shallow water a lot.