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Running the creek

Posted By: Capt. Mac

Running the creek - 03/22/21 01:54 AM

3/20/21

Just a few short weeks ago I was out in my back yard, scooping up five gallon buckets of snow and waiting for the electricity to come on just long enough to melt the snow on my stove so I could flush toilets and wash hands. But this afternoon trees and bushes are budding out, weeds are sprouting up in my lawn and there is a Southeasterly breeze bringing warm air up from the Gulf. I slide my center console Jon boat off the trailer, crank up the engine and point the bow North. Running the creeks in the Springtime, regardless of weather or not you catch any fish, is worth the price of admission. The way the light falls through the newly leaving out trees and the wildlife drawn to water lend an extra excitement to the prospect of catching lots of fish in shallow water - particularly on a fly. I always keep my Nikon tucked up under the center console, ready to shoot.
I stake the boat out at the first big gravel bar were there is flowing water. I know there is more fish farther up the creek but I'm alone and don't feel like pushing the boat through inches of water by myself. Besides, I don't need to. There are fish here. They will be fewer and farther between and I'll have to work a little harder to catch them but that's ok. I'll have more time to walk the banks and look around. You never know what you'll come across in these creeks.


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Posted By: Drycreek3189

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 02:13 AM

I see you weren’t the only fisherman on the creek. Very nice pictures Sir !
Posted By: Bumblebee488

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 02:15 AM

beautiful pictures
Posted By: prosise

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 02:30 AM

I am not worthy..


Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to the next expedition. Kudos on the pix.. Prob taken 100k pics and only about 3 are show stoppers. It's not the arrow, it's the indian. Keep doing what your doing.


Prosise
Posted By: fishrdude

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 02:52 AM

Great post! Love the pics and it sure makes me want to get out there. Thanks.
Posted By: Osbornfishing

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 01:27 PM

coolphotos
Posted By: don the angler

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 01:58 PM

One of the best posts of the year. Got anymore pictures?
Posted By: Slick Rick ‘06

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 02:10 PM

Feels like I was in the boat with you...awesome post...motivating!
Posted By: bob76

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 02:49 PM

Busy day of fishing and sightseeing/photography. Very nice pics!! And nice jon boat as well!! Thanks for all!
Posted By: BOZZ

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 03:34 PM

thumb Thanks for sharing.

Good Luck,
Bozz
Posted By: Holzer

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 05:59 PM

Loved the pics thumb
Posted By: mickeytfc

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 06:03 PM

Great post, great pics, great words, and great boat!!!
Posted By: Capt. Mac

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 06:41 PM

You guys are very kind! Appreciate all the feedback!
Posted By: Capt. Mac

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Drycreek3189
I see you weren’t the only fisherman on the creek. Very nice pictures Sir !


There is always competition in the creeks but i don't mind when the competition is of the wild variety.
Posted By: Capt. Mac

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by don the angler
One of the best posts of the year. Got anymore pictures?


If you mean from this trip, i have a few more but nothing worth posting. If mean in general, yes, i have hundreds. And thanks!
Posted By: banker-always fishing

Re: Running the creek - 03/22/21 11:00 PM

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Posted By: J-Moe

Re: Running the creek - 03/23/21 01:28 AM

Awesome post as usual thumb

I'll help you push the boat and I can smell white bass roflmao
Posted By: Capt. Mac

Re: Running the creek - 03/23/21 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by J-Moe
Awesome post as usual thumb

I'll help you push the boat and I can smell white bass roflmao


I'm sure hoping to run into you on the Nolan or Pk or somewhere this year.
Or we may have to just plan a trip.
Posted By: J-Moe

Re: Running the creek - 03/23/21 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Capt. Mac
Originally Posted by J-Moe
Awesome post as usual thumb

I'll help you push the boat and I can smell white bass roflmao


I'm sure hoping to run into you on the Nolan or Pk or somewhere this year.
Or we may have to just plan a trip.


I fished with Robert on the Nolan and another spot this weekend. Absolutely EPIC day of fishing. I caught 76 white bass, 9 striper and a 20 inch hybrid before he even made it out to meet me. grin

I'm always looking to enjoy new locations so just name the spot on the weekend and I'll be there at 7:30 AM with my 4 weight, waders and magical clousers grin grin
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