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A Hidden Hill Country Creek ! Nice Longear ! #12256397 05/22/17 02:47 AM
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Fished a creek deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country and caught some super colorful Longear. The bite was solid for about two hours. Fish were holding close to grass beds in about 3 to 4 feet of water. The creek had good flow,clear water, and was in great condition. The Longear were healthy and full of fight. Rounding out the catch were some nice Bluegill and a couple of bass. Fish were caught on both live worms and Gulp Alive Night Crawlers. All fish were released to fight again! Some very peaceful fishing in the Texas Hill Country! It just don't get any better! fish





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Wow chuck beautiful color!


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Re: A Hidden Hill Country Creek ! Nice Longear ! [Re: banker-always fishing] #12256514 05/22/17 05:04 AM
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The Hill Country's got some extraordinary fish in it but I think the Longar are the most beautiful. Not to mention the fact that the they go thru a couple of color changes most years. Nice report and trip, Chuck!


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Re: A Hidden Hill Country Creek ! Nice Longear ! [Re: banker-always fishing] #12256574 05/22/17 10:41 AM
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Thanks Leo and Jagg for the replies! Jagg: You are right on the money. The Longear are the most beautiful fish in the hill country! Also great fighters for their size! thumb Love fishing the hill country! cheers


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Beautiful fish!!

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Wow those ARE some amazing colors!

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Awesome looking fish and fishing spot thumb

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Thanks Alan,Fishing_4_Life,and Jamie for the replies. cheers Fishing some SUPER spots with some SUPER results! hooked


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Those are some head turning Longear Chuck woot

We don't have the orange belly version up here, it's more turquoise/gold dominant and some of the Rivers in ETX have a deep rust color.

The places you fish are incredible. thumb


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Beautiful, Chuck! As always, nice report and photos.

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Man, that's awesome!!


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Re: A Hidden Hill Country Creek ! Nice Longear ! [Re: banker-always fishing] #12260856 05/24/17 05:13 PM
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Thanks Andrew,Will,and BassMajician for the replies. thumb There are several places I fish that have very nice Longear! eeks Love that Longear Ultra Light Fight! boxing


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Nice fish. Love the colors.


Side note. Wonder why the color tone is so different in other areas?

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Beautiful Country,surroundings,fish... nuff said. banker-always ketchin! Love your posts


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Re: A Hidden Hill Country Creek ! Nice Longear ! [Re: banker-always fishing] #12270732 05/31/17 10:04 AM
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Thanks Gitter and Fishbonz for the replies. cheers Gitter: Water conditions and the area I think are a couple of factors that play a part on fish colors. There is a lot of limestone in that area which helps keep the water crystal clear. Water quality I think is a huge factor on color tone. Just my two cents. 2cents




Side Note: The spawn is the biggest factor! hmmm


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