Lady Bird Lake! 5-1-20

Made an afternoon trip to Lady Bird Lake with my pal Jeff! Wind was blowing but we managed some nice Bluegill and Redear. Launched on the west side of I-35 and fished near the banks. Fish were caught in 4 to 6 feet of water. Gulp Alive Minnows Chartreuse/Black and just plane Chartreuse got the best results. Used a plane drop shot with the minnows. Also caught a few fish using White Rooster Tails with a slow retrieve. Did not see many anglers but did see a lot of paddle boats and walkers enjoying the outdoors. The bite was good and we caught about 40 fish all in the 8 and 9 inch range. Fish were healthy and fat! Getting some much needed fishing time. Can't wait to do it all over again.

Nice post Laker. Love those Austin reports.

Curtis...Thanks for the report. 40 8-9 inchers is a good day ! I can't find a Chartreuse/Black or all Chartreuse listed on Berkley's website ? They show Emerald Shiner, Smelt, Luma Glow, Firetiger, Chartreuse shad & Watermelon Pearl as the colors. Are the ones you used special order ? I would love to find some Chartreuse Black. Do you have any trips to Fayette planned in the near future ?

I do not know about Laker but I have seen all Chartreuse Gulp Alive Minnows at Bass Pro Shop. Also certain Academy's carry them. I had seen them last year at the Academy on Loop 1604 just down from Lock Hill Selma Road. They had a great supply of Gulp Alive Products including the Chartreuse/Black. Wished I would have bought some jars.

Nice post Curtis. I need to plan a trip there soon!



Side Note: Steve: I have seen the Chartreuse Minnows at the Academy in Selma. This was several months ago. They had them in the one inch length. I have also seen a lot of the Gulp Alive products at Bass Pro in San Antonio. Did not pay any attention to colors. I have seen the Chartreuse colored minnows and I have also seen Chartreuse Minnows with Black spots on them. Anyway it seems that you have those Fayette Bluegill named and could probably catch them on a bare hook.

Vogey: Bass Pro and some Academy's have the Chartreuse colored minnows. There are also Chartreuse colored minnows that have black spots on them. That is what I call Chartreuse/Black. Also to me shad,sliders,and minnows are all the same! I argue with my buddies (In Fun) all of the time about my meanings.