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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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This weekend is YC. That means the Yellows will be on their "roam/feed" run. The Blues also bite pretty good on the YC days. But you can rack up the Blues on the BC days.
One guide that fishes Somerville noted that it is mainly a CC (ChannelCat) lake, as compared to Blues. If not mistaken. The catfish calendar is mainly focused on Yellows & Blues, as that is what I targeted in my research.
However, I have found that the Channels seem to be more plentiful on the BFT (Buffet) days. At least for me.
But let me know, so I can get a little data on Channels, as to YC & BC days, as well as the baits & methods used.
I fish currently out of Lake Limestone & the 2nd bridge of the Navasota River on TX 21. Hope later this year to soon get back out to Trinity River below TX 21 (20 to 25 bends down).
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Yeah I wanna try a day out at Gibbons using the calendar, I might just have to head there also!
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Almost forgot, as I'll be working late the next 3 nights. Here is your June Catfish Calendar: Lynns Catfish Calendar- June 2011 Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | 1 ZIP | 2 ZIP | 3 BFT | 4 YC 5 ZIP | 6 ZIP | 7 BC | 8 BC | 9 ZIP | 10 ZIP | 11 ZIP 12 YC | 13 YC | 14 BC | 15 BC | 16 BC | 17 BFT | 18 BFT 19 BFT | 20 BFT | 21 BFT | 22 YC | 23 YC | 24 ZIP | 25 ZIP 26 BC | 27 BC | 28 ZIP | 29 ZIP | 30 BFT | +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Your Moon phases for June: 1st Wed New Moon 8th Wed 1st Qtr 15th Wed Full Moon 23rd Thurs Last Qtr. As we get to summer, you have to know how to key in on the basic YellowCat pattern which is sometimes hidden or expanded. Sometimes the YC patterns overlap & are hidden under BFT (Buffet days). When you hit expanded YC days, as we will in July, there is the wide range & there is the standard range, you merely have to apply the 7, 2 on, 7, 2 on, 7, 3 on & repeat to find the standard range (which is the best target or wjhat one might refer to as "prime". For instance, I would say from the evening of the 2nd thru mid-morning of the 5th would be your best target range with the 4th being the best shot. Next is 11th evening thru mid morning of 14th. Then target range of evening of the 20th thru mid morning of 24th. Last is really hidden, but should be from evening of 29th thru mid morning of July 2nd. Also, don't forget that Central Texas Catfish is holding their annual Youth Catfish Tournament at Lake Limestone on Saturday June 18th. See the CTC website for more details at < http://www.centraltexascatfish.com> It's a BFT (Buffet day), so you just never know what might be caught.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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07/03/11 03:37 AM
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Sorry for running late due to work, loss of sleep & such. Getting ready for family gathering here Sunday evening. I will be preoccupied running about 4 grills (2 roasts- beef & pork sealed with onions/ Bar-B-Q chicken/ Skewers of meats & veggies, including shrimp) & 2 ice cream makers (Big Red/ Vanilla, while my Uncle [JW] will making 2 as well- another vanilla & chocolate). Plus he's making pecan pie & pear cobbler. Hope everyone has a safe Independence Day weekend, wherever you are!!!
Here is your July Catfish Calendar for 2011. Back up in this thread for the Calendar Key if needed.
Lynns Catfish Calendar- July 2011 Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX| 1 BFT | 2 ZIP 3 ZIP | 4 BC | 5 BC | 6 BC | 7 ZIP | 8 ZIP | 9 BFT 10 BFT | 11 BFT | 12 BC | 13 BC | 14 BFT | 15 BFT | 16 BFT 17 YC | 18 YC | 19 YC | 20 YC | 21 ZIP | 22 ZIP | 23 ZIP 24 BC | 25 BC | 26 ZIP | 27 ZIP | 28 BFT | 29 BFT | 30 ZIP 31 ZIP | ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
And as I mentioned over in the Flathead Contest thread: Listed below are the Hidden (& Apparent) YellowCat (YC) days, as to their basic pattern. The summer is usually in a flux, with overlaps & adjustments, just like our year is not an actual 365 days, but 365 1/4 & we have to adjust it to get it back to almost exact. While you may have more YC days listed, these should be your prime ones. If BFT, then they are hidden YC days for sure.
Basic/Hidden YC days (one major adjustment will run from Sept.29th-October 1st): July 2011- 30(June)/1; 9/10; 18/19/20; 28/29
If you notice, the Catfish Calendar only lists one run of 4 days from 17th thru 20th. BFT (or Buffet) days are a tad stronger, so a YC day lies hidden in the mist. By knowing the basic pattern, you can pinpoint those hidden ones, as well as the laps & adjustments. In a cluster of YC, that is more than the standard 2 or 3 for that particular cycle, the basic will be the prime or the best of those. Perhaps it is the spawn time or after it, that lengthens the cluster over its norm.
If you are on my email group, you got the 3rd Quarter (July/August/September) & those 3 months of the basic pattern sent to you earlier.
Remember, they are your prime target time running from the evening before into the following day up to 10 AM or Noon. When it has more YC days than the basic 2 or 3, it is like icing on the cake.
I wish you all the Best of YellowCat hunting for this last month of the contest! If you do catch one or more on the 4 day cluster or the basic prime days above, be sure to email me your good news & a pic or so. I'm at <hlynnh@peoplepc.com>
Oh yeah, might as well note the Moon phases for July: 1st Fri New Moon 8th Fri 1st Qtr 15th Fri Full Moon 23rd Sat Last Qtr. 30th Sat New Moon
Another note: I'm thinking of setting up a flat full year calendar which is ideal for home & work. Plus you can see everything to plan ahead. Will let you know when I get it set up. Adam is gone for the summer, so I will have to get Casey to set it up.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Whew!
If you are still up to frying (in this heat), and I'm not talking about the fish, here's your August Catfish Calendar with a few extra notes.
Lynns Catfish Calendar- August 2011 Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXXX | 1 ZIP | 2 BC | 3 ZIP | 4 ZIP | 5 BFT | 6 BFT 7 BFT | 8 ZIP | 9 ZIP | 10 BFT | 11 BFT | 12 BFT | 13 YC 14 YC | 15 YC | 16 YC | 17 YC | 18 ZIP | 19 ZIP | 20 BC 21 BC | 22 ZIP | 23 ZIP | 24 YC | 25 YC | 26 ZIP | 27 ZIP 28 ZIP | 29 ZIP | 30 ZIP | 31 ZIP | ===================================================
August 2011 Moon phases: *New Moon- July 30th Sat 1st Qtr- 6th Sat Full Moon- 13th Sat Last Qtr- 21st Sun New Moon- 28th Sun
Hidden Basic YC (YellowCat) Pattern Days (7/2/7/2/7/3 & repeat): [the Catfish Calendar lists the strongest day accordingly] 5th/6th (Fri/Sat) 14th/15th/16th (Sun/Mon/Tues) 24th/25th (Wed/Thurs) *September 2nd/3rd (Fri/Sat)
Anybody that needs the KEY to the Calendar, back up until you find it in this thread.
Be safe, careful, and of course stay hydrated!
On another note, I will be trying to put together the 12 month wall (poster) 2011 calendar in the next 30 days to make it easy to see all in one big space without having to flip back & forth. It won't have the pics & caption stories, nor the 2 page update & tips pages. But might include the basic YC pattern days for 2011.
I'll be scarce for a bit, but nearby, as I need to get back on some other research.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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08/01/11 03:01 AM
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Catfish Lynn. Look forward to your post, and information Sir. What bait do you feel is the optium for this week. Targeting Yellows and "medium" size Blues. Depth, 8ft. Goldfish? Cut-Perch? Thank you.
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Are you rod-n-reeling or running set lines (& if so, what kind)?
For rod-n-reeling in this heat or at nights, best to post a thread asking rod-n-reelers who are currently out there in the heat or during the night.
With the lakes very low, thermocline active, then topping off with water that may seem to boil the fish, all 3 of these change some of the normal rules.
If you are running juglines or rod-n-reeling, and want larger blues, the thermocline supposedly runs mid-level to bottom. The Bigger Blues will suspend themselves just above the mid-level & goldfish may be prime. Some of the rod-n-reelers (here on TFF) currently are noting the levels they are having luck in, as well as some of the conditions, time of day, and the bait they are using.
Stink baits really expand in the summertime, so you want to make sure you keep it concentrated to help them find your hook. If you spread the smell out too much, they may be running circles trying to find the "diner" (your hook). Of course, I'm not a rod-n-reeler.
While many swear on shad, I've never had any luck with them, dead or alive, or cut. At least that I recall.
I know several who hit paydirt using cut perch, and so on. Sadly it does not work for me. Maybe now that it is from 101 to 105 may make a difference.
Live perch are prime for me, as to Yellows. Yellows are very methodical & territorial. Picking them out in the open lake is tougher than finding them in the shallows or on the river. They tend to hang around stumps, logs, and obstructions. Why? Because they use that blind spot to their advantage of an ambush, or a surprising vaccuum "big gulp". Surprisingly, a medium to fair size perch will still be on the menu for a 60 pounder, as well as a 6 pounder. Even Blues for that matter.
However, timing is everything. I have found, as to set lines, Yellows tend to "turn on" between around 11 PM thru 3 AM as to close to a New Moon, and they seem to run later on into daylight closer to a Full Moon. Find a stump or timber area, look for a big one on your scope, then try to put dinner on its table. But be ready to get it away from tangling in the timber. As to depth of the area, it could be 6 feet to 15 feet. The scope will show you where the big one is lurking (the depth).
The last few times we went, the golds seem to be doing better than the perch, as to Blues. Even 1 to 3 pound channels were chomping them down.
If the Yellows are still not going for the perch, try what Tiny suggested. Rough 'em up a bit by raking a few scales off each side to mimic a wounded fish.
Hope this helps somewhat. Like I say, ask some of the rod-n-reelers currently fishing in this extreme weather, as to the depths & baits that are producing.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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08/08/11 01:06 AM
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Catfish Lynn,
I was out at Gibbons on July 29th, and last Thursday and Friday, the 4th and 5th. Took my dad out on the 29th, and went home with 10 fish. We were on the water by 6 am and tried in 18ft of water near a buoy by the intake, and by some rocks near the spillway in 10-12 ft of water, and caught no fish. We then tried around some stump cover in 13-14 feet of water, and found a sweet little hole. It is holding a lot of fish. That day we caught them on CJ's punch bait, with tight lines on the bottom.
We returned on the 4th, and we kept 14. Caught about 25 total. Some were marginal on size and we let them go. We like to keep fish around 14" and up. We got on the water around 5:45. Before leaving the ramp we caught plenty of shad, all around 2-3 inches. I also bought some chicken livers and had several cans of Cj's and one can of Sonny's stink bait. We motored right over to that same spot, tied up, and started fishing. The bite was slow for about 45 minutes, but at 6:30, the fish found us and it was non stop action for an hour and a half. We missed our fair share of bites, as many of the bites were strange. We were on the bottom or a few inches off, and the lines would start moving far to the left or right. Some fish were foul hooked, but still made it into the boat. The most interesting thing about that day, is the fish bit on everything. Livers, shad, Cj's and Sonny's. The bite began to slow around 9, but we caught a few more until 10:30, then headed home.
I returned bright and early the next morning, taking a buddy who is a CSPD officer. He was off duty at 4 am and I picked him up at 5:00. We were in the water at 5:40 with plenty of shad and perch, CJ's punch bait, chicken livers, and some Sonny's. Again we visited the same location. The morning before, my dad and I baited the hole with dog food. We usually use soured bird seed, but did not have any made up, and dog food was an easy option. I'm not sure whether or not it ruined the fishing, or if it was just the luck of fishing, but we only took 6 fish home. They were good sized channels, and there was one blue. The wind picked up pretty early which made the fishing less enjoyable. Soon, the lake was white capping, so we decided to leave the spot and motor around the lake looking for different locations with similar depths and structure, but didn't find anything to our liking. I hope to return this week, and will report back with results.
Also, one more detail. The water temperature according to my Humminbird was around 86 degrees in our spot. Other spots we tried were closer 90 degrees or more.
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Sounds like you found a cooler spot. I'm sure the fish must like that too in this heat. With this extreme heat, just like humans, it will alter their normal patterns somewhat. The Catfish Calendar focuses mainly on Blues & Yellows, and Gator Gars just happened to be found in the research. I did not really focus on Channels or MudCats as well. However, a few have found some patterns into Crappie as well, but that's still in early stages.
I've even had the Crappie fishermen/women at Lake Limestone around RB Marina ask me what the calendar shows before, during, or after their fishing runs. Definitely the ZIP days fell accordingly on the Crappie as their haul's qwikly were reduced dramatically. Like Ron (my boss) said once, you could not buy any Crappie (meaning they just would not bite or I should say get caught period, regardless.
I have found that I seem to catch more Channels on BFT (Buffet) days. Sometimes BFT days overrun & hide the true YC (YellowCat) pattern of 7/2/7/2/7/3 & repeat (the 2-2-3 being the "roam-feed" days/nights).
I have also been watching several on the Forum who share what bait they have been using & see that some are having really good bites/catches using CJs & other stink baits and overcoming the worse days. While I recognize that rod-n-reeling does not focus on a full 24 hour schedule as a set line will or might, it seems that the biggest twist is towards the Channels. Also on ZIP days, you may tend to find a few record size Cats (like Blues). I feel that these are some of the rogue ones who do not follow the norm. In a sense, it may be why they got so big. A general estimate is that 66% to 75% of Blues & Yellows follow the pattern, while 25% to 33% do not. Just like people in a sense, not all run the same feeding & working habits (or times)
Appreciate the input. Sounds like you are doing great & off to a great start, as it seems you are keeping good records of conditions, fish caught, baits used, temperatures, and specific places. By keying in on previous experiences & conditions, you are establishing a recognizable pattern, which will help time & time again in the days ahead. Focus on those & other items & the calendar, means you will increase your catches & streamline as to specifics (such as target size & types).
I have only been to Gibbons 2 or 3 times and that was some 30 years back. Wow, seems to like only a few years ago.
Rod-n-reeling according to the Calendar has advantages, as well as disadvantages, over set lines. Different baits can do the same. But any who use it, as they learn to incorporate it either way, will find they can increase their volume. And keeping records of your outings is a WIN-WIN.
There are some really big Blues & Yellows in Gibbons. Ron hooked one big one about 2 years back & fought for 1.5 hours until it decided enough was enough, turned away & never stopped, eventually snapping the line on his Crappie setup. From his description, I would say it was a big Yellow.
Wishin' You the Best!
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Of course lower water levels alter many things as well.
This past week I have found out that no public or Marina (RB or LL) ramps are workable due to the extreme low lake level at Lake Limestone. You might be able to carry a jon boat or Porta-Bote down or out into the waters at or near a ramp, then your motor. Other than that, you would have to have a boat hanging in a boat house that could still find water lowering it, if it will lower an extra 5+ feet that normal.
If worse comes to worse, I can always set-up (fold out & put seats & such in) my sister's Porta-Bote, add the clip on dolly wheels, and motor. Then easily wheel it down to the water's edge. Might take off the wheels just so I don't lose them. The Porta-Bote is extremely light & with the Johnson 3.5 HP & only one person, it will go fairly faster than you can imagine.
I hope to make a run up to RB this coming weekend, take some pics there, might go up to the bridge on the NW end & take some pics of the public ramp there, then come down to the dam on the SW end & go by and say hi to one of the Lake Rangers (Limestone has 2) & get the latest info about any possible access for bigger boats, plus pics from there at the SW public ramp by the BRA office.
Almost forgot. Adam at IMPress (OfficeMax) is making up the prototype of the 2011 Wall Calendar (shows the cover pic shot & the 12 numerical calendar months). So we will see Monday just what it will look like in B/W. But it will help for showing all 12 months together for easier mapping out trips.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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I've been fishing Gibbons ever since I was a little kid. Of course now I'm only 19 and a Sophomore at A&M. But for the majority of my years fishing Gibbons, I was banking it on the dam. Then my dad bought a boat, but he bought a VIP fish n ski, and it was nothing more that a pain. My dad was very picky about it, and never wanted to hurt the hull or get the carpet too dirty, but to his defense, he sold the boat for $500 more than he paid 5 years earlier. The point being, we never really got into the fish in that boat like we did on the bank. And we always spent more time cleaning the boat then we did fishing out of it. Also, back when I was young, the lake was fishing only. No recreational boating. So there were never any skiers, or wake boarders. But, they changed that a few years back and for our last year or two of bank fishing, we had skiers going up and down the dam tearing up the water and causing wake to break on the dam and soak us. The biggest we ever pulled out of the water there was a 26 lb yellow cat.
After dad sold the boat, and didn't want to buy an all aluminum boat like I suggested. So I took it upon myself to get back in the water. Picked up a little 1979 lowe line 16' v bottom with a 1979 Mercury 40hp in horrible condition, on a trailer for $200 bucks. After 6 months of work and ~$600 in materials and parts, I'm out at the lake several days each week. Dad is also jealous of the boat because my old Merc starts faster and runs better than his 90's model Mariner 115 ever did.
I plan on continuing to keep record of my catch and all the aspects of that day, and match it up closely with your calendar to develop a pattern for Gibbons. It is my lake of choice for this area, because I know it so well and it always produces fish.
I have visited Limestone once, about 2 years ago. Fished in kayaks at one of the county parks and did very well at the stumps about 200 yards from the bank on Danny Kings. Then bank fished all night and went home with nearly 30 fish. Would love to go back in my boat when the lake gets enough water in it to launch.
Also heard that Somerville has closed down all their ramps. Praying for rain.
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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I think it is any day now that Somerville was to be their record low. Rats! I just knew I snipped that bit, but can't seem to find it now. It was either in 1984 or 1994. The article note that at the rate it was dropping, it would match or be below the previous record low in 10 days.
Very good! Keep records, observe & record, and you will excel.
Interesting that they have allowed skiers on Gibbons, but no set lines. I recall back in the 70s, I think they allowed juglines for a bit.
In this heat, I am sure night fishing would be great.
Well, we are still experimenting on the simple Wall catfish calendar. We tried a 24x36, then an 18x24, both in B/W, as color increases the price by several warp zones. However, the numerical monthly calendars come out very light. If we darken them up, then the Calendar cover (from the full size original style) 16 pic/4 quadrant spread will blur or blob out/up. We may have to do it in a double run. I use to work in printing, but offset is totally different from the new digital. But I've been known to surprise a few in possible options to overcome hurdles regardless if in printing or other fields. I am not as familiar with PDF & we might be able to make the 12 months "bold"er to remedy the problem. Adam at OfficeMax's IMPress here in the B-CS area is an amazing digital tech & even his superiors sometimes pass off stuff for him, as he can run circles around the rest (or leave them in the dust at the starting line). I told him the other day to think of it as job security.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Here is your September 2011 Catfish Calendar
Lynns Catfish Calendar- September 2011 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx| 1 ZIP | 2 BFT | 3 BFT 4 ZIP | 5 ZIP | 6 ZIP | 7 BC | 8 BC | 9 YC | 10 YC 11 YC | 12 YC | 13 YC | 14 BC | 15 BC | 16 BC | 17 BC 18 ZIP | 19 ZIP | 20 YC | 21 YC | 22 YC | 23 ZIP | 24 ZIP 25 ZIP | 26 ZIP | 27 ZIP | 28 ZIP | 29 BC | 30 BFT | +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Your September 2011 Moon phases: *New Moon- August 28th Sun 1st Qtr- 4th Sun Full Moon- 12th Mon Last Qtr- 20th Tues New Moon- 27th Tues
Hidden Basic YC (YellowCat) Pattern Days (7/2/7/2/7/3 & repeat): [the Catfish Calendar lists the strongest day accordingly] 2nd/3rd (Fri/Sat) 11th/12/13th (Sun/Mon/Tues) 21st/22nd (Wed/Thurs) 30th/Oct 1st (Fri/Sat)
For the basic KEY to the Calendar, just back up until you find it in this thread.
Remember, for most, new licenses or new fines may apply. It is cheaper by the license (or I should say to "buy" it).
Several record catches here in the BCS (Bryan-College Station) area. Hmm, not speaking of catfish, but the heat here in Aggieland--- +++++++ Wednesday's (8-31-11) high of 101 means that 2011 is now tied with 1917 for the most number of days over 100, and this year could be alone at the top of the list after Thursday (9-1-11).
Furthermore, August 2011 will go down as not only the warmest August on record, but also the warmest of any month on record in the Brazos Valley. +++++++
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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Sorry for being so late,
Have been doing other research which has been consuming a lot of my off-season catfishing time, when not working or sleeping. I have all of the data for mapping out the 2012 Catfish Calendar as well, just have had no time yet.
Once again, if you got a good pic or so of a good one or good mess of Cats, if you want to be in the 2012 Calendar, then email me at <hlynnh@peoplepc.com> as there is still time to get you in.
Methinks we might be takin' a scoutin' trip up to Limestone in the next 2 to 3 weeks, just to see what we will be dealing with, as to low level. Before the rain today, Limestone was between 9.01 & 9.06' low. BRA just issued Stage 2 Drought Warnings as it just dropped below 354' (above sea level) pool level later this past week.
We will probably take my sister's 12' Porta-Bote with a Johnson 3.5 HP motor, as well as rig up the Cuda 300 depth & fishfinder. Much lighter & easier to drop in for scouting our fishing spots. I want to get over to the "Giant's" running area so I can see if it is all visible to know its path, so we will have a better shot once the water gets back up. At 9' low, that means the average 13' at the No Wake Zone exit coming out of RB, is only 4' deep. Still hard to fathom or digest.
Anyway, here's your October 2011 Catfish Calendar:
Lynns Catfish Calendar- October 2011 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | 1 ZIP 2 ZIP | 3 ZIP | 4 BC | 5 BC | 6 BC | 7 BFT | 8 YC 9 YC | 10 YC | 11 BC | 12 BC | 13 BFT | 14 BFT | 15 BC 16 ZIP | 17 ZIP | 18 YC | 19 YC | 20 ZIP | 21 ZIP | 22 BC 23 BC | 24 ZIP | 25 ZIP | 26 BC | 27 BC | 28 BC | 29 ZIP 30 ZIP | 31 BC | ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
All YC days listed are correct, none hidden as to the ones ahead for the rest of October. However September 30th (BFT) & October 1st (ZIP) were hidden. But if you will notice, there is an overlap as to the 1st with the 8th of the next run. This occurs from time to time as our yearly 365 calendar days are not perfect & requires an adjustment every 4 years. The 7/2/7/2/7/3 & repeat is as close to perfect, but also requires adjustments as well. In November, there will be another overlap as to the 7th & 14th. And yet once again in December as the 4th & 11th also do the same.
And looking at your October Moon phases: 1st Qtr- 3rd Mon Full Moon- 11th Tues Last Qtr- 19th Wed New Moon- 26th Tues
Well, Lots o' luck & Good Fishing! And let's hope the cooler weather steadies out somewhat!
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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Re: Lynn's Catfish Calendar 2011
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11/05/11 09:34 AM
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Catfish Lynn
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Running behind here,
Your November 2011 Catfish Calendar ...
Lynns Catfish Calendar- November 2011 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXX/ XXXX/| 1 BC | 2 BC | 3 BFT | 4 BFT | 5 YC 6 YC | 7 YC | 8 BC | 9 BC | 10 BFT | 11 BFT | 12 BC 13 BC | 14 YC | 15 YC | 16 ZIP | 17 ZIP | 18 BC | 19 BC 20 ZIP | 21 ZIP | 22 ZIP | 23 BC | 24 BC | 25 ZIP | 26 ZIP 27 ZIP | 28 BC | 29 BC | 30 BFT |
Listing the YC days true underlying pattern- 7/2/7/2/7/3 & repeat is as close to perfect. In November, there is another overlap as to the 7th & 14th. And yet once again in December as the 4th & 11th also do the same. November listings are: 5/6/7, then 14/15 and finally 23/24.
And looking at your November Moon phases: 1st Qtr- Wed 2nd Full Moon- Thurs 10th Last Qtr- Fri 18th New Moon- Fri 25th
I am hoping we can break away to go scout Limestone on Sunday, to see what is left of RB fork where we normally have lines in the No Wake Zone, Near Corner & Far Corner, as well as the big water above dam. Itought to be interesting at 9.5' low or more. Plan to take pics. If the area of "the Giant" is above water level, I plan to mark the trail & take a pic to remember when lake fills back in. That way I will knows its actual path, even though I think I have it narrowed down. Then I will have to second guess where it has moved to.
Lynn aka "Catfish"
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