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The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
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04/21/19 07:12 PM
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Mitt78
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We rented a cabin for the holiday weekend at The Retreat at Artesian Lakes (Chain-O-Lakes). The sunfish hit just about anything and everything I threw at them. The bass on the other hand did not. I saw several that looked to be on their nest. They would chase anything and wouldnt take anything. All my fishing this weekend was done from the bank. Reason #1 We spotted this guy from out deck within the first 10 minutes of unloading the car. He was probably in the 6-8 foot range. I spotted several over the weekend that were much bigger, maybe the 10-12 foot range. Reason #2 This guy was massive. He had to be 6-8 inches across the top of the head. Over the weekend I spotted a couple more. One about this size and one smaller. Im not sure why but these guys put more fear in me when I wade fish than alligators. Now on to the fish And just so yall all dont think that all I do is toss around flys all day. I got this one while fishing with the kids.
Last edited by Mitt78; 04/21/19 07:32 PM.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/21/19 09:19 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Nice post and fish. Yes Sir in some places you got to watch for the gators! What type of bait (s) were you using?
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/21/19 09:44 PM
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Mitt78
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I fished the same flies as last Friday when I fished Pedernales, a silliworm and a Llano bug. Between the last two trips I need to retire the silliworm. The silliworm is only being held on by literally a thread.
When it was time to fish with the kiddos I got a box of Canadian night crawlers. Nothing better to get the kids interested in fishing. I just can't wait to take my daughter (18 months) fishing for the first time.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/21/19 10:08 PM
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Texas Mason, Bells Lodge 798. To be one, ask one.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/21/19 10:44 PM
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dallee
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Great trip! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/22/19 12:03 AM
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Nice pics, but probably not the most ideal swimming hole !
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/22/19 11:39 AM
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Laker One
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and a super post. Looks like a good trip! Thanks for sharing. Side Note: Was the Retreat crowded and do you need to make reservations?
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Laker One]
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04/22/19 12:46 PM
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Thanks.
My wife took care of the reservations so Im not sure if they are needed or not. It wasnt crowded at all. It may be more of a family summer place than an Easter weekend getaway place.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/23/19 02:11 AM
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Gitter Done
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Looks like a good time. Nice post and fish. Good job.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
[Re: Mitt78]
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04/23/19 11:28 AM
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Laker One
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Thanks.
My wife took care of the reservations so Im not sure if they are needed or not. It wasnt crowded at all. It may be more of a family summer place than an Easter weekend getaway place. Thanks! Glad you had a nice time and were able to catch some fish! I have seen some other post over the years about the "Bluegill Cabins and Lakes". It's nice to know that there are places to stay and catch some sunnies.
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
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04/26/19 12:24 AM
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Thanks for sharing
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
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04/27/19 12:35 AM
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Don't worry about the mule, just load the cart
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Re: The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
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04/27/19 06:50 AM
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