Thanks Laker. I've been fishing this close by water body on and off for a long time, but only after getting to the age of unsteadiness, have I fished it pretty much every time I have to fish alone.

You are still fishing and not only that, you are still catching "Trophy Fish" ! Keep doing what you are doing "FISHING" ! Again AWESOME post and fish.

Thanks again, Laker. I sure do miss the 90s when I use to wade the Guad with my fly rod, and was able to paddle my kayaks on all the lakes and rivers around South Texas. Really do enjoy all your posts, bringing back really good memories

That's how it is! Typically if Im gonna catch any panfish (besides sand bass) post front during Late Fall thru Winter, its gonna be Redear and they are gonna come on the bobber rig. Tried and true. Breaks just about every rule, but I guess Redears can be rule breaker sometimes. Good on ya, Rick!