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Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run
Posted By: TarponFly
Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/07/08 07:30 PM
Well, today- I decided to see if I could pull something out of the creek this morning. Got there at nine am. Nothing upstream. went almost all the way to the lake mouth. About noon I found a couple in a deep hole about 12 feet down. Caught 11 sandies- 7 keepers, (1) 3 lb LMB, 6 crappie-to small, and a bowfin. Lots of yellows...........
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/tank001.jpgAll fish caught on my jig rig. As you can tell,by the link above, I was in my float tube.
I will be guiding again this year. $120 for up to 2 people half day, starting febuary 5th. ( Fish guaranteed or dont pay!! ) Private message me for booking a trip or additional questions.
<')<<<<-< Tight Lines -Carey
Posted By: rrhyne56
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/07/08 08:00 PM
Nice Day! Don't know why more folks don't go after yellows on ultralight tackle. I get into them sometimes with my lightweight rods and its non-stop hooting and hollering.
Posted By: Wylie Crappieman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/07/08 08:00 PM
For $120.00 I might start creek guiding too.
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/07/08 08:04 PM
congrats thats a nice mess of fish
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/07/08 11:32 PM
long time since ive been out ..// miss sandbass ,... the run wont be so strong until febuary .... blue is the choice of kill... lol nice fish tarponfly ,....
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/08/08 12:13 PM
my sentiments exactly, WC!
Rudy
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/08/08 02:42 PM
i just can't wait for the creek to start producing...
i have a secret hole that produces so much fish
Posted By: Wylie Crappieman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/08/08 02:44 PM
I know where that hole is...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/08/08 07:07 PM
Report:
Water temp- 54 degrees
Water color- clear
Weather- windy but no chop on water where i was.
just got back. its almost three pm. got out there at 11 am. paddled out to my spot and caught about ten crappie. all under the limit. 2 channel cats- still swimming. only could hook up 4 sandies, all right at eleven inches. i have fish from last night left over so they went back in the drink as well.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/08/08 09:54 PM
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/08/08 11:03 PM
awww memories.....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/09/08 06:53 PM
Report: caught 5 males and 2 females (sandies). All under 12 inches. Lots of crappie today hugging timber 4-6 ft down. i took home 6 but caught about 15-20. when i started catching crappie i got distracted from locating sandies. But we all know that our favorite fish to catch are the ones bitting..........
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/09/08 06:57 PM
How far up the creek are you fishing?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/09/08 07:04 PM
im at the mouth of the creek in my float tube.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/09/08 07:10 PM
when u think they will start the trek to the bicycle park tfly?
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 03:10 AM
damm need to get my sandbass and hybrid tackle ready ,... love it
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 07:55 AM
right around the 1st of febuary or near the end of january. they should be around. end of febuary full swing.
Posted By: whiterockjesse
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 10:45 AM
man o man , time sure flies seems like only yesterday the sandies were at rowlett creek lol
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 11:02 AM
Jesse - I'll let you know when our spot from last year turns on again!
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 01:59 PM
im at the mouth of the creek in my float tube.
i dont want to take any secret spots... but do you have any advice where i can put in a float tube myself?
Posted By: Wylie Crappieman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 02:10 PM
You can go to Miller Road out of Rowlett, and there is a parking area right next to the creek. At least it used to be, haven't been there in a long time. But, that area is pretty close to the mouth of the creek.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 02:20 PM
thanks wc
if they are that far up.... i may go give em a try.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 06:27 PM
where its to deep to touch the ground. just have to explore. you wont need a tube in less than a month.
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 07:04 PM
keep youir eyes open for the gators.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 08:18 PM
You can go to Miller Road out of Rowlett, and there is a parking area right next to the creek. At least it used to be, haven't been there in a long time. But, that area is pretty close to the mouth of the creek.
The park is still there and wide open tot he public,
Good to see you again WC
Posted By: Wylie Crappieman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 08:26 PM
wassup Neil
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 09:23 PM
thanks wc
if they are that far up.... i may go give em a try.
I was there at Rowlett Creek and Miller Rd. this morning, and they are not up that far. I could see little action wayyyy down the creek, but I didnt bring the yak with me, and didnt wanna hike that far. I suspect floating/paddling is the way to go for another few weeks.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/10/08 10:08 PM
thanks guys
i found a spot on google maps i might check out....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 12:57 AM
took some minnows down there at 3 pm. floated a little up the creek from the mouth and tore the crappie up. caught over 20. only two were 9 inches, the rest all the way up to 14 1/2!!! all swimming. stringer was in the truck. plus i have enough as is......4 keeper sandies in the bunch, biggest was 16 inches/ skinny though...... water temp was still 54 degrees. lots of gar in the area as well. I only saw 2 gators today, 13 footers i guess.......they dont like to be petted, so dont try......
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 02:44 AM
can you get a yak or canoe in that creek? Is it deep enough? What would be good directions on how to get there for someone who has never been? Thanks
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 05:11 AM
took some minnows down there at 3 pm. floated a little up the creek from the mouth and tore the crappie up. caught over 20. only two were 9 inches, the rest all the way up to 14 1/2!!! all swimming. stringer was in the truck. plus i have enough as is......4 keeper sandies in the bunch, biggest was 16 inches/ skinny though...... water temp was still 54 degrees. lots of gar in the area as well. I only saw 2 gators today, 13 footers i guess.......they dont like to be petted, so dont try......
Hey Tarpon,
Are you putting in at Miller Rd, or is there a super-secret place to put in a tube or kayak at the mouth of the creek? I wanted to paddle/troll upstream, then float back fishing, but I couldnt find an easy place. I was considering Miller Rd. and floating down and paddling back since I can only find neighborhoods around there.
It is not really a big deal since there is no current to speak of right now.
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 02:41 PM
There is a parking area on Miller Rd.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Miller+Rd,+Rowlett,+Dallas,+Texas,+United+States&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.819956,59.765625&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=0,32.891860,-96.555690&t=h&om=1&ll=32.89384,-96.592698&spn=0.001991,0.003648&z=18
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 04:56 PM
That is where i was planning on going, guess that is as good as it gets.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 05:48 PM
there is a niehborhoodon the east side of the creek. behind the houses is a trail that will lead you down to the mouth of the creek. google earth it and you will see it. i dont know the streets, i just know how to get there.
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 07:13 PM
Would this be a spot you could fish from a boat on the lake side?
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 07:42 PM
there is a niehborhoodon the east side of the creek. behind the houses is a trail that will lead you down to the mouth of the creek. google earth it and you will see it. i dont know the streets, i just know how to get there.
I saw that, did not know if there was a fence or not or if parking was allowed in the neighborhood.
I will give it a look.
Posted By: Catfishd
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 10:00 PM
I am not trying to be funny or anything but do you guys really keep and eat those fish out of Rowlett Creek? Considering the creek runs within 30 yards of dump. Last time I fished up in that creek by boat from the mouth 4 years ago. The smell and the trash in that creek has kept me from going back. That creek use to be my boyhood honey hole. Parents would drop me off and let me fish there all day till they got off work. It is amazing how different the creek is now and how trashed out it really is.
To preserve your sandbass run you guys should do a community clean up on that creek and have the water tested to make sure that dump is not affecting it or the water treatment plant. Something has that creek jacked up. I get sad everytime I drive by that creek now.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 11:12 PM
there is a niehborhoodon the east side of the creek. behind the houses is a trail that will lead you down to the mouth of the creek. google earth it and you will see it. i dont know the streets, i just know how to get there.
I saw that, did not know if there was a fence or not or if parking was allowed in the neighborhood.
I will give it a look.
i am hitting it in the morning.
late morning.
Posted By: whiterockjesse
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/11/08 11:17 PM
that street is call indian trail i believe . i have a customer who live on it
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/12/08 02:18 AM
what size minnows? small?
jigs working?
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/12/08 01:45 PM
I am not trying to be funny or anything but do you guys really keep and eat those fish out of Rowlett Creek? Considering the creek runs within 30 yards of dump. Last time I fished up in that creek by boat from the mouth 4 years ago. The smell and the trash in that creek has kept me from going back. That creek use to be my boyhood honey hole. Parents would drop me off and let me fish there all day till they got off work. It is amazing how different the creek is now and how trashed out it really is.
To preserve your sandbass run you guys should do a community clean up on that creek and have the water tested to make sure that dump is not affecting it or the water treatment plant. Something has that creek jacked up. I get sad everytime I drive by that creek now.
I really enjoyed this thread last year, glad to see it back.
I used to camp/fish/canoe that creek back in the early 70's. It was still in the sticks then. Ray Hubbard was a new lake, still full of timber.
Last year I went back to fish the run for the first time in nearly 30 years. The creek is surrounded by an urban nightmare. The trash is nearly overwhelming. Sad indeed. But the fishing was great. I'll be back this year. Won't be eating the fish though.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/12/08 06:15 PM
there is a niehborhoodon the east side of the creek. behind the houses is a trail that will lead you down to the mouth of the creek. google earth it and you will see it. i dont know the streets, i just know how to get there.
i couldnt find a place to get thru there..... not without wlking between a couple of people's houses, anyway.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 08:02 PM
i cant wait to fish my hole this year ,... i usually end up limiting out within an hour ... been fishing this spot for about 5 years now ... and never let myself down ...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 08:17 PM
there is a little curb side entry way its a drain i think? if you do not have a float tube- you will not be able to fish. you have to cross a ravine of water to get to the creek. to deep for waders. plus the fish are not within casting distance of the bank unless you throw a surf rod. (not good)
REPORT: went flyfishing at the pipe overflow near the bike trail parking lot. got there at 6 am. nothing but small crappie and brim and yellow bass. saw lots of carp to 10 lbs.
- i think for all those whom have eaten the fish from there would have gotten sick. I have not heard one case yet of anyone getting sick. But yes, i know your going to say " long term affects " - well, i took that into consideration and took a zip lock bag down there and got a sample. my nieghboor is a proffesor at UTD, he does something in the science department i think he said. so he now has that sample. so when the results come in- ill let you know.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 08:29 PM
what lures do you use and will the gators mees with you if you are in a float tube
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 08:31 PM
monster actions at my hole ,.. not very many people fish around me because im on the other side of the creek ,... yhahha
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 08:32 PM
theres plenty of lures to use ,.. rooster tails ,... little fishies... sassy shads... firecrackers, lots of plastics ,... or shiners ,... ummm smaller jerk baits rapala makes the best!!!! dont worry good fishing action soon !!!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 08:44 PM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 09:04 PM
bass fro- chartruse is the best color in the beginning. but that will work "ok". i say beginning cause i bet you lose it within a week. i go through 10 of those a week. not to mention my clients i guide down there. when they lose one i know its $7 off of whatever they paid me. but a trick i came up with is to put flimsier hooks on so if i get snaged i can rip it off the snag. BUT- trees are another story. if you get snagged in the tree and it wraps- bye bye seven dollars..............
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 09:17 PM
maybe i can pay somebody to fetch for me if it gets stuck. seen plenty of guys try many things to get that lure back including swimming for it lol. i might for that price. i will only throw it in a few areas where i know it is hopefully clear. never get caught up with my husky jerk i use. those are deadly
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/08 09:35 PM
ill bring my lure and you bring yours and lets see whom does better!!! :-)
Posted By: cntstpfishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 01:14 AM
maybe i can pay somebody to fetch for me if it gets stuck. seen plenty of guys try many things to get that lure back including swimming for it lol. i might for that price. i will only throw it in a few areas where i know it is hopefully clear. never get caught up with my husky jerk i use. those are deadly
what color husky jerk is DEADLY out there ?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 01:36 AM
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 01:45 AM
i got a cheap one that costs about 30 cents that is great too
fin-s
get the 2 1/2 incher
http://www.lunkercity.com/ff.html
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 01:58 AM
Dicks in rockwall had those Fin-S shads on sale last week. pretty cheap too!
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 03:02 PM
there is a little curb side entry way its a drain i think? if you do not have a float tube- you will not be able to fish. you have to cross a ravine of water to get to the creek. to deep for waders. plus the fish are not within casting distance of the bank unless you throw a surf rod. (not good)
REPORT: went flyfishing at the pipe overflow near the bike trail parking lot. got there at 6 am. nothing but small crappie and brim and yellow bass. saw lots of carp to 10 lbs.
- i think for all those whom have eaten the fish from there would have gotten sick. I have not heard one case yet of anyone getting sick. But yes, i know your going to say " long term affects " - well, i took that into consideration and took a zip lock bag down there and got a sample. my nieghboor is a proffesor at UTD, he does something in the science department i think he said. so he now has that sample. so when the results come in- ill let you know.
i think i know where you are talking about.
i thought it was someone's yard. LOL
i will take a closer look
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 03:08 PM
dang.... looks like a 1/2 mile trek.... better take a jug of water. LOL
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 04:30 PM
New to this forum, seems like I have been missing out on some good stuff. I live in Rowlett and have been fishing this creek for about 15 years. Look forward to sharing my reports to all, and maybe even fishing with some of you guys.
Posted By: Catfishd
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/14/08 08:10 PM
- i think for all those whom have eaten the fish from there would have gotten sick. I have not heard one case yet of anyone getting sick. But yes, i know your going to say " long term affects " - well, i took that into consideration and took a zip lock bag down there and got a sample. my nieghboor is a proffesor at UTD, he does something in the science department i think he said. so he now has that sample. so when the results come in- ill let you know.
Yes I too would love to see a true and accurate test of the water in Rowlett Creek. Exspecially by the dump and water Treatment facility. Facts are facts that creek is trashed out. By the dump and by irresponsible fisherman who have no respect for the property in and around the creek muchless the creek itself. The responsible cities should organize a cleanup and police the area for illegal fisherman and hand out fines for littering. I am blessed to own a boat to where I do not have to frequent these areas anymore. But it does not mean I dont care and would love to see the law crack down on these areas. I want my kids and everyone elses kids to beable to enjoy the run each year.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/15/08 07:09 AM
ill make a thread......... See: " Rowlett Creek Round UP!!"
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/16/08 06:59 AM
cant wait til these sandbass start to go crazy ,..my fishing hole is so peaceful,... i remember one year these guys disturbed everyone down the creek with there little boat... funnyy!!! ... that day i caught so many fish !!!!
Posted By: marktx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/17/08 04:58 AM
well i tried for a few hours sunday off of miller road but never got a bite fishing for sandieas and crappie. never saw anyone else catching anything either so ill just wait a bit to see when they move further from the mouth and try again
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/17/08 06:35 AM
the action down that way isnt very strong .... the run of sandbass usually dont hit up that way everytime ive went out there ,...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/17/08 08:32 PM
cold front kept me in.....so no fishin for me for a bit.
Posted By: crappie fan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/18/08 06:35 PM
I just got back. Two small sandies and two small crappie. Then I ran into rod problems and ahd to call it a day. I will try again this weekend
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/19/08 09:55 PM
Went to Miller rd today between 2:00 and 4:00. Caught three males in the 13 inch range.The females shouldnt be to far behind.Should be back there tomorrow around Noon.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/19/08 10:43 PM
good news. keep reports coming luvbk.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/20/08 07:09 PM
i am probably goin to miller road tommorrow morning any advice on what to use
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/20/08 07:13 PM
i always have some luck on motor oiled colored roadrunners. you can also try any type of small jig, or a rappala. good luck
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/20/08 07:15 PM
what is motor oiled colored
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/20/08 07:22 PM
u can get them at walmart. kinda hard to explain the color. i would look at the plastic worms ( they have the colors on the bags), and go off that. the ones i use have a charteuse tail. come 2 in a pack
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/20/08 08:13 PM
ok thanks
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/20/08 11:16 PM
has anybody been doin any good in the mornings
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/21/08 11:21 PM
I went today from 8:00am to 11:30am and didnt even get a bite me and my friend walk almost all the way to the mouth from miller road and still not a bite we were using minnows, lil fishies, road runners, some of those 2 1/2 inch things at academy called like finnesse shad, a rapala jigs and curly tails
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/22/08 01:33 AM
I went today from 8:00am to 11:30am and didnt even get a bite me and my friend walk almost all the way to the mouth from miller road and still not a bite we were using minnows, lil fishies, road runners, some of those 2 1/2 inch things at academy called like finnesse shad, a rapala jigs and curly tails
I didnt see anyone else out there. I went out to Miller Road with my 12 y/o boy from around 900 until 1030. I saw a dead crappie suspended in the water and that was it. No bait, nothing. We threw all the standard lures and plastics to no avail. Went by the crappie barge to salvage the day and got excited when i saw a huge baitslick right under it. Talked to the guy at the desk and they had one fish since opening this morning. High pressure just shut everything down I guess. I drive a red yukon, or I will be in a limegreen kayak. Say hi if you see me. I am sure we will run into each other as the spawn nears.
D.J.
Posted By: shane87
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/22/08 05:54 AM
I think i Am going tomorrow about 3 till dark I may take my kayak. anyone else going out. And it sounds like i should drift all the way down to the mouth of the creek right?
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/22/08 10:53 AM
oh well we were down almost to the mouth where like the 1 creek turns into 2 creeks for most of the time
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/22/08 07:25 PM
Man, this is too early to fish there.
Posted By: shane87
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/22/08 11:07 PM
and too cold i froze my but off. i caught nothing but could see some fish breaking the top only a few though
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/23/08 06:44 AM
just got back in town.... relitive kicked the bucket. did not know him. so this tipic is dead on the relitive. dont say "sorry to hear that."
REPORT: nothing since i just got back............Cause i was not fishin) but i would never go fishing in this cold. it was semi warm the last time i was there. -its 32 or below right now. 3am ish.......when i was in my float tube it was a lot warmer. they moved to deeper water till it warms up. i predict the 6th of feb....but i might change that after i look at the weather and moon.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/24/08 07:06 PM
was going to try today but its a bit chilly. sunday is the day for me to go down there again. im going to try walkin the creek. so no float tube this time.
Posted By: ebjr
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/24/08 07:12 PM
This creek sounds like a place I may want to check out. From what i've been reading though it seems like the bank fishing is not so good quite yet. I'd be interested to know when the right time is. Looks like Feb is what everyone is waiting on.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/24/08 07:15 PM
ebjr, just keep an eye on this thread and you will know. this thread will be the hottest one in Feb.
Posted By: Marc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/24/08 07:16 PM
I went at lunch time for my first time their, I went North for about half mile or so, it looked good. Just wish it had a few more bends in it, but the water looked good.
Marc
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/24/08 07:21 PM
your right, that is one straight creek. have any luck?
Posted By: Marc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/24/08 07:31 PM
No, I did not fish much just scouting. I threw a few times, but no takers.
Their is a feeder creek off the main creek I want to hit next time, did not see until I was leaving though. I was dressed to warm today, I was sweating when I got back to the car, but I would rather be warm than freek'n cold lol.
Marc
Posted By: Roger (Anyfish)
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/25/08 01:18 AM
do they ever make it up to 544 or campbell rd.
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/25/08 03:42 AM
It looks to be much warmer Saturday and Sunday. I may float down to the mouth of Rowlett creek around 430 or 5pm Sunday to see if the sunshine gets them moving. Maybe the weather will be stabilized from the freeze. Or maybe I will miss the bite on Saturday.
Posted By: shane87
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/25/08 03:51 AM
i may try the same tell us how it works
Posted By: ebjr
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/25/08 12:27 PM
Looks like the preferred method to fish these spots is via float tube. Anyone ever try using an inflatable pontoon?
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 06:02 PM
i will probably be headed down there tommorrow too but i will just be using artificials though
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 07:22 PM
creeks on Hubbard are 40 degrees... fish slow.
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 08:22 PM
Just got back.Fished from 2:30 to 4:00 caught 7 Males and one very nice female.Fishing slow is the key as Skeeter suggested.None of the fish were smaller than 12 inches and the female might be 15 or 16 inches.Used light spinning tackle and 4lb. Yozuri.Always a blast.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 09:08 PM
I assume from your name you were banking it?
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 09:11 PM
Yup...funny thing is all fish were caught in one spot.Tried others but just kept coming back to that one spot.
hey luv bank fishing,is this down in miller road area thanks
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 11:11 PM
what lure worked the best
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 11:37 PM
how far down from miller are you guys walking??
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/26/08 11:49 PM
you could walk pretty far but i dont know how far they walk
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 01:43 AM
It all just depends..when the Run really gets started it shouldnt really matter to much where you fish at the creek.You just have to find out what they want I guess.The only lure that works consistently for Biguns' for me is an in-line spinner bait.Ive been there two days so far this year and although the numbers werent hi,catching Sandies on Lite tackle is a hoot.
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 04:31 AM
I hear you. White Rooster Tails and Roadrunners almost always work for me. I use my Walmart special Shakespeare Microspin. Works great. LBF, where do you normally fish? I fish behind the gun range. Well, it's a long way down from the gun range. I usually hike it in along the tree line next to that big pond.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 07:33 AM
JEJ34 = the fish will not get to that spot till almost the end of feb. when they start showing at fire wheel, it will take a good rain and flood to get up to the gun range. within 2 weeks, if you know what your doing, you should be able to limit at FW. if we have rain like last year, it would be nice to see the hybrids show up again........ that was a big surprise to see my client hook a 22 inch hybrid while sandbass fishing with a fly rod. fun times........
went to bass pro and found a what i think...?..... will be the secret jig combo i use. anyways like most know i spent spent more than i should have when you go there, everyone does. i think i have EVERYTHING now....... more than enough.
well i guess i may see some of yall sunday down there. if you see the brite blue tacoma, im down there somewhere.........im always in green waders and sunglasses (and most of the time with a bunch of fish on my stringer!!!! -tight lines
what part of the creek yawl be fishin. i might bring my butt outta hibernation. looks like 70 degrees yay
i usually never get a bite til march 1
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 01:49 PM
me and my dad will be fishing down stream of miller road
might try that fb13. i will look for u 2 . maybe u can give me some pointers. cya
Posted By: lil4klift
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 03:24 PM
I hope to get out there next month but the wife is due with the second kiddo on Feb 22nd so I might not be able to get out there
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 04:11 PM
i wouldnt ask me for any pointers i dont have a clue what i am doing i am just going to use like a rooster tail or roadrunner or something fished slow but if i start catching stuff i will tell you what i am using and it will be me my dad and my friend and i will be in a ducks unlimited hat
caught em good. 10 in hour and a half. 8 males and 2 large women.ITS ON. pm for details .anybody do any GOOD
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 10:34 PM
caught em good. 10 in hour and a half. 8 males and 2 large women.ITS ON. pm for details .anybody do any GOOD
how far up the creek?
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 10:42 PM
should get better throughout the week with the warm sunlight. Surface temp was 44 in the same areas that it was 40 yesterday. I went to the mouth of a creek and it was 2 feet deep- fish EVERYWHERE! just sitting there. I was scaring them with my motor and watching them. carp, catfish, and other FAST (i think sandbass/hybrids)... all sitting in the mouth awaiting mother nature to signal...
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 11:24 PM
pm sent 'getreal'
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/27/08 11:25 PM
Fished for 3+ hours near Miller Rd... Not even a nibble.
fish are further up creek
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 12:15 AM
hey buddy lee i was there from 2 til about 4:30 what time were you there
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 12:22 AM
any luck fishingboy??
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 12:26 AM
nope not even a bite next weekend i might go where getreal went
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 12:31 AM
but there were some guys that caught 3 on lil fishies and they were nice ones and they caught a largemouth and then there were some guys starting a fire and as we were leaving the game warden pulled up
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 03:07 AM
Report:
Fish on.
water temp : cold.
caught most fish today with a jig and bobber, slow rolling it on the bottom in a channel. the fish are in the deepest spots along the creek. Bret, another guy, and I, were the only ones that caught fish. Bret and i were using lures and the other guy was using minnows. minnow guy did better, due to he had minnows.............. i only caught 11. all males. all keepers.
So. i will head out there in the early am. about 8 or so. tight lines.
Posted By: phxdrumpro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 05:45 AM
The only experience I have had with sandies/stripers/small mouth is at Tawakoni. Are my lil'george, white slab, and silver/white rattle traps still going to do the trick if I do some bank fishing?
If not, what do I need to stock up on for bank fishing in creeks during a run?
Newbie, sorry for hijacking the thread!
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 09:49 AM
So y'all are catching them wayyyyy up from Miller near the mouth still?
other way buddylee. caught 4 in 5 casts at one time. then nothing betwixt 4 and 5. so maybe big schools are coming up. dunno
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 04:30 PM
Fished up and down the Miller Rd. area again today... Nothing.
Went up to Castle Rd/Bike Trails area after that and found them thick in there. Caught 15 keepers in about 90 minutes.
Posted By: Bubbadass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/28/08 07:00 PM
not a bite in 1 1/2 hours this afternoon.try again later in week.
Posted By: phxdrumpro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 02:55 AM
Yeah the good ole' wheather man lied to us again!
So much for "Partially sunny skies with a high of 70"!
I stayed in due to the rain early.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 07:11 AM
REPORT: WATER COLD. WINDY. PRESSURE WAS DROPPING MOST OF THE DAY.
GOT THERE AT 9AM. 60 DEGREES. LEFT AT 11:30 WITH 18. 12 MALES, 6 FEMALES. CAUGHT ABOUT 40 ISH BUT ONLY KEPT 13 INCHERS AND ABOVE. BIGGEST WAS 17 INCHES. ONLY 4 PEOPLE DOWN THERE THIS MORNING. GET THERE EARLY IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING AND GET YOUR LIMIT AND BEAT THE CROWDS. WATER LEVEL IS ABOUT 2 FEET HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR.
( i HAVE ALMOST EVERY PM GUIDED TRIP BOOKED TILL MARCH. So, im doing a deal.------ $50 for a guided trip from 7-8 am till 1-2 pm. 2 people max. weather permitting. fish guaranteed ! )
Ill be out there in the am tuesday as well. lol, its 3 am now, so im sure most of yall wont see this till after 5 pm.
Tight Lines
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 07:12 AM
And it did not rain one drop down there while i was there monday.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 08:00 AM
i wish i didn't have school so i could hit it up in the morning.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 11:07 AM
Tarpon... Have you moved your operations up to Firewheel area now? I assume so since you mention fighting crowds.
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 08:58 PM
I stopped by the creek at Miller rd around lunch time for a couple of hours and walked south past the bend. I caught a 13" LMB and another about 6" both on rooster tails. I never saw any sandie action. I saw quite a few crappie around some floating timber and tried to get some to take a jig, but got nothing. The water was pretty clear near the banks and I could see a good amount of minnows/tadpoles around 1/2" long and a few crappie were right there with them doing nothing. There were also some larger, up to 3" minnows. I figured the crappie may have gorged themselves the last couple of days and wont bite today.
The wind was crazy and alot of the tree tops were being broken off by the wind and falling, both on the ground and into the water. I think that may have spooked what fish are in the creek, along with the high winds agitating the water even back in the woods.
Met crappie fan briefly and shared some reports. Always nice to meet fellow TFFers.
Posted By: crappie fan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/29/08 09:10 PM
It was great to meet you as well Hambone911. No luck up by the bick trails either. So some fish popping the top of the water but I could not get through the trees and then straight down fifteen feet. I did have fun though. Sure beat having to work.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/30/08 04:26 AM
I will be out there tomorrow afternoon around 4 430... hope to see some of ya'll out there... i'll be really close to under the firewheel bridge... hope to run into some of yall durin this years run!
By the way, did any of ya'll ever run into about 4 or 5 Mexican guys under the firewheel bridge last year using cast nets?? I know i was there for about 2 weeks straight and ran into them every night except for 3 bad weather days... they always wait till we leave and as we're walkin up the hill to the trucks they walk out into the water and start killin em... THIS AINT RIGHT! I encourage all to call Operation Game Thief or if you know the Warden for the area EVERYTIME YOU WITNESS THIS [censored]! I called several times last year but i never heard back from anyone about it... Guess they filled their bucket up and left before anyone got there!
You're thoughts??
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/30/08 05:36 AM
oh i tried usin spoons last year and had no luck w/ the sandies... caught plenty of Hybrids on em and thats a whole buncha fun on 6lb test! just wonderin on size and colors... i really had no clue... just really fun to throw it way out there and hook up and hear nothin but ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ (the drag) just goin out like crazy! thanks ya'll
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/30/08 05:42 AM
Report: went upstream from firewhel a bit and hit my limit from 630 am till 815am. all on jigs. ill be there again in the am.
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/30/08 12:30 PM
call the police next time, they can hold them until the G. Warden gets there.
Be sure to throw in there that you smelled marijuana coming from thier way
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/30/08 01:19 PM
call the police next time, they can hold them until the G. Warden gets there.
Be sure to throw in there that you smelled marijuana coming from thier way
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Never thought of that one! i'd sure love to see those dudes get whacked this year! And you know their gonna be there! I will see yall later on today if it aint too cold! my coveralls dont fit in my waders!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/30/08 06:56 PM
this morning was bad. windy cold. caught one keeper and snaged a keeper. let both go. (put a bandade on the snaged one so hes fine) caught 3 small ones and snaged a shad. not going till thursday am. i was going to go grab some minners but i drank to many beers. good luck if you go down there. they should be biting by 4 pm.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 12:13 AM
well i showed up at around 4:30 and there were about 8 people there... right as i got into the water they'd all pretty much packed up and left... one guy had 4 but they were too small...(he kept em) but i fished till dark... only had one bite right at dark... have no idea what it was... lost it about 4 feet from me... never got to see it though... tried little mr crappie stump jumpers, all sorts of jigs, little spinners, and even my secret from early last year... NOTHIN!
Very windy!! Water was a little more clear than i expected... dont think i'll be back till Saturday AM... Tarpon PM sent!
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 05:30 PM
went from 1030 - 1230. went 1 for 1 with one bite one fish. i did have about a 5# lm come up and hit my bobber.with the water so clear i could see him coming from a distance, so that was neat. i fished the cast 10 times and move method, trying to find a hole that they would be stacked up in. is this good or bad. should i be more patiant. what color works best in this very clear water? fished from the bike parking lot up to firewheel
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 05:56 PM
When the air pressure is rising, they usually shut down. If you dont catch anything within 30 mins- pack up and go home. I looked at the air pressure this morning and it was on the rise. So I went back to sleep. (florocarbon helps out a ton when the water is clear like that. I always use it. Dont spool it on your line though, its to expensive to do that. take about 3 ft of it and hold your main line with the carbon line together with the ends together. tie 3 overhand knots and tighten it together. you will see it makes a figure 8 and then a tight knot. cut the extra as close as you can. ( your main line should be 6 lb test as well as the f-carbon.) the fish are only 2-3 lbs. so if you use 10 lb test its worthless. -i love seeing people down there with there surf rods and 50-100 lb test. -It makes me smile a bit.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 06:15 PM
thanks for the advise. i always use my 8 foot crappie pole with 6lb down there, which makes it hard to fish some spots, but when i get hooked up it always draws attention with the rod bent over and the drag screaming. i love it. most people just want to get the fish in in and hurry and get their line back in the water. i prefer to enjoy the feeling of the fight!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 06:42 PM
I'm about to go out there around 4. what lures do you guys think would produce some fish right now.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 06:59 PM
i tried 3 different lures that usually produce, but only caught one today. i would'nt make a long drive to go there today. the bite was not good. maybe you will have better luck. good luck if you go.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 07:12 PM
thanks. around what time did you go perry?
the sun is starting to show so i hope that will make the fish active a lil.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 07:29 PM
1030 till 1230 ish
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 09:18 PM
Went to Miller road today right as the cold front was coming in.My pops caught 1 nice female and lost another.not much action other than that.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 09:23 PM
what did he use
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 09:26 PM
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/31/08 09:43 PM
oh ok
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/01/08 04:20 AM
-Ya ll are fishing to hard. wait a week for these fronts to pass. im not going till sat. so if i was someone else, i would wait as well.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/01/08 11:04 AM
i might go saturday and sunday
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/01/08 01:33 PM
I may fish the creek@Miller Rd with my son Saturday afternoon until dark. Unless, that is, we decide to go after some rainbow trout at Samuel Farm or the Rowlett park. Who knows, we may decide to do a little of both!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/01/08 05:47 PM
ChickenWilly and I will be at the Firewheel Loc. at around 4... we'll be the only idiots wadin... if ya see us give us a shout... good luck... dont think it's gonna be any good today but got nothing else to do and ya can't beat standin in waist high water fishin!
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/01/08 06:26 PM
i don't think they stock rowlett until this weekend
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/01/08 07:06 PM
ill be there am saturday and am sun.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/02/08 07:01 AM
----wakin up gettin ready.....see yall there if you can bear the coldish weather. report will be posted about 2pmish
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/02/08 08:38 PM
good meetin ya today Tarpon! i never ran into that school you found... couldn't find anything today!!! i'm thinkin about waitin for a good rain in the next couple of weeks before i go back... I may head out there if i aint got nothin to do... i'll keep checkin your posts... thanks for the advice bubba...
Good luck everyone
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/03/08 01:23 AM
any reports over the weekend??
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/03/08 11:30 AM
i went and got nothin
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/03/08 07:16 PM
Has anybody gone down there yet today?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/03/08 09:50 PM
gonna try the trouts in rowlett then try the creek tomorrow
anybody fish for the trout at rowlett? they put 1800 in.
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Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 03:27 AM
bout to start restocking new lures ..// gonna buy new 7'' med action spinning rod this comming weekend .,.. !!!!
better getcha some shorts and flipflops. 83 degrees tomorrow in dallas yay
Posted By: shane87
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 05:44 AM
i went out from 5:30-6:30 today and nothing saw a guy with three nice ones and he said it was super slow.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 12:35 PM
havent tried this year. couldnt find them last yr.... only picked up a couple on super duper.'
i guess they school like every where else, but i never saw them last year.... kind of muddy then too.
let us know how it goes.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 01:48 PM
hey tarpon you gonna hit up the creek today??
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 03:08 PM
Hey I was thinkin that maybe we could get about 5 Guys together this year for a sting on the bastards that were nettin the sandies last year under the Bridge at the Firewheel Location... once i start seein them again and the Cops nor warden catch them... i'll start taken pix and video them in action! anyone down for a little back up so to speak! hahaha There were usually 4-6 of em last year...
Just a thought!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 04:34 PM
anybody hit up the creek today??
any reports? i was thinking of going later around 3:30
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 04:51 PM
hey tom where you gonna fish??? i'll be at the firewheel location... probably start under the bridge and work my way south... great day for fishin really... maybe we can get into em today... I'll be the only one IN the water probably... if ya see me hit me up bubba! catch ya later
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 07:22 PM
on way to the creek! see ya'll there! maybe we can catch somethin today!
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 07:25 PM
fished from 1230 to 130 ish, caught 2 sandies and 1 small crappie. fish do not seem to be very aggresive. had 2 others bites, but seemed like they really did'nt want it. good luck all
Posted By: fredfarmer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 08:01 PM
Do you have to hop the curb to park at Firewheel? I don't think my little car will do that without damaging itself.
Yea, I'm saving up for a truck.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 08:18 PM
yes. you can park at in the parking lot on centerville. where all the bike riders park
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 10:55 PM
fished two spots for sand bass nothing. then i walked the creek a ways and found em.caught about 14 .kept 7 nice ones in an hour and a half. biggest was 15 1/2. all others were a thick 14 to 14 1/2 inches.if they aren't in one place then walk the creek for another spot.i about gave up after first 2 spots. bigguns hit matzou minnow . skunked at trout stocking in rowlett in 30 minutes. too windy there. gl
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Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 11:15 PM
Hey Mr..how do you work dem things? :)I have a plenty of them little rapala minners in all types of colors and have no luck with any of them.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 11:24 PM
jerk jerk, stop, jerk jerk, stop
repeat
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/04/08 11:29 PM
Lol I figured that much.Some of the spots i fish dont afford that kinda of time if you know what I mean.Youd be gettin pulled in by at least two people before you can make a pause.lol
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 12:33 AM
well i went today from 4 till dark... DIDN'T GET ONE HIT!! only people that i know that caught anything was Tarponfly... he was usin minows... NOT ME!! i used all the jigs in my box... spinners... jerk baits... small plastics... swim baits... and a couple different crankbaits.... NO LUCK!! I SURE HOPE IT RAINS AND STAYS IN THE 70's!!!! i know ya'll are as ready as I am!!!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 12:53 AM
fish stopped biting where i was at about 5 pm
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 01:04 AM
Anyone heading out early tomorrow?
well i went today from 4 till dark... DIDN'T GET ONE HIT!! only people that i know that caught anything was Tarponfly... he was usin minows... NOT ME!! i used all the jigs in my box... spinners... jerk baits... small plastics... swim baits... and a couple different crankbaits.... NO LUCK!! I SURE HOPE IT RAINS AND STAYS IN THE 70's!!!! i know ya'll are as ready as I am!!!
what MINNOWS? isn't it lures only lols
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 02:44 AM
jigs are super tough right now. so till they get into full gear, id invest in some minners. that way you can actually catch something and not waste ur time. caught 14 keepers today but got a bite almost on every minner. caught about 10 crappie all nine inches. hopfully we get some hard rain to make them run a bit more.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 03:31 AM
BEWARE: watch out for the potlickers. they were in full force. almost hit one with my artificial. dangit
Posted By: BOMBER1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 01:17 PM
I went out there this morning and the rain overnight really stained the water.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 01:43 PM
BEWARE: watch out for the potlickers. they were in full force. almost hit one with my artificial. dangit
What's a POTLICKERS ???
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 02:37 PM
BEWARE: watch out for the potlickers. they were in full force. almost hit one with my artificial. dangit
Hey fro... what the hecks a potlicker??
Anyone see if the river went up any??? I know in Plano it rained like a son of a (*&*)&%(*&^% at around 4 this mornin.... just hopin the creek filled up a lil bit... anxious to hear about it... thanks ya'll
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 03:52 PM
a potlicker is someone who runs to your spot when you start catching fish and they are not.
One who crowds out someone else's fishing spot
Turn your back with your pole in hand and they get your spot
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 04:48 PM
Thanks for the Explanation....
I HATE THESE PEOPLE! But hey right now if you're on a school and I can't seem to find one... I'll just come right out and tell ya hey i aint catchin [censored]... so imma fish with ya... then we'll get to laughin and havin a good ol time and you wont care about my Potlickin Skills!
When the run really kicks off... then yes that would get annoying! so untill it does, where you fishin!?!?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 06:00 PM
ahhh yes the rain is here....i will be checking it out in a few days.....
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 06:15 PM
anyone ever even try to fish right after it rains?? how'd that turn out at the creek?? just wonderin... probably take a day or two to really start seein em right?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 06:31 PM
they will bite with the water muddied up. chartruse is the best bet. it the creek flooded, then more fish that were staged up in the deepest holes near miller will move further up the creek.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 08:11 PM
on my way to the creek see ya'll there
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 08:59 PM
they will bite with the water muddied up. chartruse is the best bet. it the creek flooded, then more fish that were staged up in the deepest holes near miller will move further up the creek.
exactly what tarpon said.....if we get heavy rain i usually wait about 2 days for the water to be less muddy...i noticed that the hybrids will be present after a day of heavy rain.....
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 09:26 PM
The cats will usually bite when its muddy.
Posted By: ctmccarty
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 10:45 PM
Went up to Rowlett Creek on miller. No luck using minnow. 6 other trucks were up there. No luck. Got out of there just before the rain and hail came down. I'll try again in 2-3 days.
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 10:59 PM
BEWARE: watch out for the potlickers. they were in full force. almost hit one with my artificial. dangit
I am already tired of the potlickers!
... today a man walked up beside me at the Miller Road crossing and started casting TWO FEET AWAY FROM ME!
There is at least 100 yards of open bank in this clearing and no one else is there.
I said, "buddy you need to move, this is my spot."
He smiled, nodded and said, "yes, fish good this week."
I said, "Pal, you got lots of room here," while gesturing how expansive the bank is.
He smiled and nodded some more, "yes, big fish!"
I gestured for him to move away as if shooing a cat and I think he finally caught on. He moved down the bank at least 10 feet.
"You dont speak English do you? Muevese, por favor.
"He smiled and nodded some more with no idea what I was talking about, "yes, happy!"
And to think, for the last month I have been really excited about the start of the sand bass run.
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 11:05 PM
ooooo hamebone911 i understand the same thing has happened to me a time or two
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/05/08 11:10 PM
this does happen alot down there, and it's to bad that people do not have enough respect or brains to know that this is rude.however there are many spots that people never fish and probally never will.( at this creek) if it bothers you enough you can do a little walking and avoid all this and fish peacefully. sometimes it is worth it to do some walking if you are able. good luck
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 01:15 AM
lol, thats why im in waders. if they cross me, i just bite there line and keep fishing the hole. the pot lickers learn real quick to stay away from my hole im fishing in. i bit a line 2 days ago and threw his lure back at him, some how it did not make it back across the creek. ...so sad.
Posted By: Catfishd
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 01:22 AM
-Ya ll are fishing to hard. wait a week for these fronts to pass. im not going till sat. so if i was someone else, i would wait as well.
I dont agree with this statement. Just becuase someone says wait till the weekend or wait a few weeks does not mean you should. You may learn something fishing while it is slow. You pay more attention to detail when fishing is slow. Just remember the reason why they call it fishing and not catching is because your not going to slaughter them every trip. Even the best of the best have some slow days. I know I do. But I learn from that day. The worst advise anyone can give is to say dont go fishing for another couple of days or weeks. Thats just insane. Just becuase someone else is not catching them does not mean you wont. Everyone catch them when they are in the full blown run. Learn to find them when they are staging or in different progressions during the spawn. All I am saying is just cause someone says it is not good yet does not mean you should not go fishing to me that is bad advise.
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 01:30 AM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 01:44 AM
Skeeter, are you going to go out in rain cold and hail?........no, i dont think u are. some of yall did, and did poorly due to the weather not the fish. water stained temp was falling all day. ...no good. by thursday the weather will stable and they will start biting again. but yes, travel the creek and find them. they are there. i found a school 300 yards up stream with about 100 fish in it. i showed a couple of yall...... they are not just in the hole downstream from the bridge. And just because "im fishing a hole, does not mean that thats the best spot. every year changes. the creek changes and there choice of lures change every year. i have been going down there every year for the past 7 years. the 1st year was hard due to i didnt know how and when to get them. but now obviously i catch them everytime im down there. but i choose the best days. today was not one of them, as we can see why."
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 01:44 AM
whats the map for by the way?
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 01:54 AM
catfishd, all tarpon is saying is that if he was " someone else he would not go". some people drive a long ways to fish here and like the advice. there are alot of people that only want to go when it is an easier day to catch fish. i do understand that you can learn alot and find the fish when the bit is not that good. he is just giving his opinion
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 02:15 AM
yup im gonna hitem hard thursday fo sho
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 05:50 PM
- i think im going to hold off till sat or sun..... to cold. im waitin till the weather is more stable. no sence for me to go and only catch a few.............?
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/06/08 07:37 PM
I'm with you on that Tarpon... see ya'll on Saturday or Sunday... maybe friday if it's ok out
Posted By: rpeacock2008
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/07/08 10:13 PM
This is a really good forum yall got going here, im learnin alot.. I'm planing on gettin out to the creek for the first time this year on Friday. Have yall been having any luck in the evenings? or is my best bet in the mornings and early afternoon?
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/07/08 10:21 PM
not a whole lot of fish been caught in the past couple of days. not by me anyways.i think that speaks for most people. my opinion is to go early and find a hole with a school of fish before other people get there
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/07/08 10:22 PM
by the way, welcome to the forum. this is my favorite website of all time
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/07/08 11:10 PM
how/where/what do you guys think the sandies will bite tomorrow?
plannin on going around 4.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/07/08 11:11 PM
haha fish on
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 12:15 AM
they are hanging out in deeper pools right now, in about 4-10 ft of water. u just have to find them still they start running good. ill be out ther sat and sun am.
Posted By: rpeacock2008
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 12:44 AM
Ima hit it at around four tomorrow, and prob real early sat morning.. any bait/tackle sugestions?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 12:46 AM
i will try to be there in afternoon. roostertails work good
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 01:10 AM
read previous posts. right now minnows work very good due to the slow bit and cold water. small bobber 3 ft or so down.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 02:02 AM
i had 4 lb line on for first time for sandies. they liked it well. so i will try it again tomorrow. go getcha some
Posted By: rpeacock2008
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 02:15 AM
thnx for the tips yall
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 02:36 AM
i tie 6lb floro carbon on. and ill usually catch 2 time the amount of fish than my friend when they go with me.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 02:44 AM
u ever use braided line tfly. i know a guy that catches trout and sandies with this with great results. he can throw it a long ways too.2 lb. diameter
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&hasJS=true
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 06:33 AM
i like it when i have something to cut it with. it just gets to be a pain for me when i forget a cutting utensil. i use it at the coast all the time though. and when i put it on my baitcaster i cut the heck out of my thumb and index finger everytime, just habit when setting the hook..........
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 06:41 PM
imma be out there around 4... firewheel location... anyone else??
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 06:42 PM
hey peacock.. welcome to the forum... i go to firewheel location all the time... gimme a shout if ya ever wanna hit it up with us... me and chickenwilly Murdered em hard last year..
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 07:08 PM
you can burn braid in-two with a lighter also. if you forget your knife.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 09:23 PM
well ya'll... couldn't go... ended up having to stay at work and do nothin cuz thats what the boss said to do... f-ing retarded... so im sorry but wont have any reports for ya at all... i dont even think i can go out there tomorrow! whole bunch a BS goin on right now... good luck though!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 09:36 PM
caught 4 in 2 hours.slow from what i saw.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 10:52 PM
Yeah i got out to the firewheel bridge around 3:30 this afternoon and fished until a little before dark and caught a 8-9 inch sandbass, a nice 12 inch crappie, and a small largemouth bass that thought he was jaws lol! The only people that were really catchin anything were the people with minnows still...
Posted By: rpeacock2008
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/08/08 11:02 PM
I just got home from the creek at miller rd, i made out with two strippers in a couple hours, no sandies though.. I caught both of them on minnows, and i didnt have any luck with the rooster tail. All in all it was pretty slow.
.. thanks for the welcome yall !!
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 12:37 AM
2 strippers? wow, now that's what I call fishin'! Sure they weren't stripers?
heh-heh
Rudy
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 12:39 AM
hmmm, i did see a guy at the creek with a blonde and brunette.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 05:35 AM
Damn tell me which area you were fishin in! Ive never caught anything like that down there haha
Posted By: rpeacock2008
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 02:59 PM
im pretty sure, coulda been a hybrid though, i thought i was odd too.. they were pretty small. i was at the mouth.
Posted By: Mark C
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 03:00 PM
im pretty sure, coulda been a hybrid though, i thought i was odd too.. they were pretty small. i was at the mouth.
Posted By: rpeacock2008
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 04:26 PM
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Posted By: elbandito78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/09/08 04:45 PM
Two strippers in a couple of hours? Some guys have all the luck. I was throwing $1's and $5's, but didn't even get a nibble. I think they were looking for something larger.
I was wondering if any one caught fish today. Drove past the bridge twice today going to Firewheel mall and saw at least 15 vehicles down by the bridge. Thinking about getting out there tomorrow myself.
Thanks
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/10/08 12:39 AM
ditto there myself..........saw cars/trucks there but nothing over at the gun range....what is going on?
gun range is last place they show up. give it a few weeks
Posted By: crazeeecajunn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/10/08 05:03 AM
really new to the white/sandbass scene, usually im just a lmb fisherman... where are some good places to go to bank fish and what should i use?
Posted By: crazeeecajunn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/10/08 03:49 PM
what about by the bike trails at the rowlett creed preserve?
what about by the bike trails at the rowlett creed preserve?
good spot. try it and report back/ walk the creek
Posted By: crazeeecajunn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/10/08 04:36 PM
what color is best??
#7 melon pepper shiner
academy or bass pro
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/11/08 02:18 AM
hey yall! only caught one today... chknwily caught a nice Largemouth... but thats it.... i caught my nice female sandie on a PopR... was fun playin with the top water... had four others blow up on it and had a blast watchin one Largemouth fly outta the water after it! but thats it... think we're gonna wait a week or two till they really start hittin... dont get me wrong we;ll be out there every other day prob... so ya... tried everything in the box again... even tried a live minow on a jighead... thats done really well for me when the fishins bad... but nothin else... i found a school of about 50 or so movin real quick up river... couldn't keep up with em though... my female was around 13. 1/2 though... and really fat... ALMOST TIME! another week or two!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/11/08 02:36 PM
So whats the best spot from shore? Miller road, 66, 190, Spring field park, firewheel? I have never fished out there being new to the dallas area. I might head out there this afternoon and see if anything is biting.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/11/08 02:38 PM
Any and all of those areas will produce fish once the run is going good.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/11/08 04:39 PM
I have heard that some bass were biting out at firewheel this past weekend. I think I may go check it out today after work for an hour or two. Where is the best place to park there? I have a 4x4 so I don't mind getting off the road some.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/11/08 06:29 PM
just hop the curb.... you;ll see cars
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 01:12 AM
Sorry for the late report guys and gals.
Saturday: was the best day for me. My client and I caught both of our limits from 7 am till about 930 am. then we fished for fun till about 11 and went home. jigs were working under a very small bobber 3 ft down. then it slowed at about nine and we switched to minnows to finish the limits.
Sunday: was a little slow. took till about 1pm to hit our limits. most on jigs but then it died again about 10 am and we switched to minnows again. its starting to look like a convention down there again. at 7 am there were 18 trucks down there on sunday, 19 including me.
Monday: got there with my client at 6 am, caught our limits in less than an hour. then we went to the gun range so i could show him around and where they will hold most of the time. he caught a 5 lbish bowfin,ugly little things. and over 30 crappie all under 9 1/2 inches (gun range). sandies are not there yet. but with the rain thats coming, if it hits us, and floods the creek, that will move the fish that are staging downstream in the deeper holes and move them upstream and maybe even to the gunrange. but it has to rain good and hard for that to happen. might rain all day tues as well- i hope.
-anyways most of the fish on my stringer this year have been magnum sandies over 14 inches. not a lot of throwbacks. big males and bigger females. biggest was 3.8 lbs (DAVEG99, the bass, if your talking about black bass, are being caught but they are all like 10 inchers.) anyways ill see yall thursday am. - tight lines
u fishin in texas , in rowlett. in rowlett creek. i caught crapola. not a bite in 2 hours from 1 to 3 pm. guess u had to be there early
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 02:49 AM
I went up to firewheel for an hour right before dark today. My buddy caught a sandie and some other guy caught a couple in the hour we were there.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 07:01 PM
hey ya'll... so i had a crazy night last night and heard that it rained really bad... garland highschool got a 1/2 inch of rain... did the creek get any??? just wanna know... i hope its flooded!
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 07:53 PM
sounds like i need to get my light gear ready and head out there on a daily basis during work and after work...
man i loved how the sandies and hybrids were hitting last year. i will be on here reporting at least two-three times a week as often as i am going.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 08:56 PM
just drove by the creek off miller and it is still flowing pretty good and muddy. will the fish bite in this, or will it take a couple of days for the creek to calm down?
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 09:50 PM
I usually wait a couple of days after a heavy rain. I haven't been able to get any fish to bite the day right after, and I really hate trying to get around in the mud. I'll probably start trying pretty regularly early next week since it's going to be kind of cool the rest of this week...
Posted By: CHAMPION FISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 10:19 PM
DO THE GARLAND POLICE STILL TICKET YOU FOR JUMPING THE CURB AND PARKING OFF OF FIREWHEEL?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/12/08 11:20 PM
I have never had any problems the last couple of years or seen that anyone else has either...
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 12:18 AM
is that a sandbass in that picture??
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 12:44 AM
i actually stopped by today after work and walked down to the waters edge... it was about a foot high... but the water line on the bank from earlier today was about ten foot high! a lot of water washed through the creek today! think it'll be bringin em in!! hopefully it's gonna get warmer quick... can't wait to fish everyday again! yall keep us posted on how well you do
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 06:26 AM
tom- hybrid.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/rowlettcreek08017-1.jpgfeast ur eyes on that link above. that was sunday. and i still have a couple days avalible for a guided trip. but the days are limited........ see yall sat for sure but i will be down there thurs to figure out what going on...? the water is way up and i bet the fish went way further than normal. the 23rd i think is a full moon. they will use that to go up stream. as stated in a previous post i read in another thread, i have to agree on, is the sandies move upstream in the night, so on the full moon, they use it to navigate up stream a little better///// tight lines and see yall later..............
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 01:32 PM
I have a question about rain and fishing the creek. I am from Florida and our rivers do not flood quickly like they do here. It is supposed to rain Friday and a little saturday too. If it rains Friday does that ruin the fishing for Saturday? I am assuming the water in the creek is going to get really merky. Will this cause the fish not to bite? I was hoping on hitting rowlett creek this saturday early in the morning hoping that most of the fisherman would stay home because of the colder weather.
Posted By: Bubbadass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 01:39 PM
gotta a follow up question to that one as well:
a buddy of mine went sunday and said the creek was flowing north....is that normal? i thought it only ran south.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 01:52 PM
I've never seen this creek run north... maybe he got his direction wrong... or maybe thats what he saw... but all the creek water pours into the lake so I dont think it goes north at all! maybe i was really windy...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 05:32 PM
the wind the past couple days was coming from the south and looked like it was flowing north because anything on the surface was going upstream in a way cause it was so windy.
the fish still have to eat even if the water is dirty. chartruse colored lures are the ticket.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 07:21 PM
anyone goin out today?!? ill be at the firewheel location by the bridge probably... looks like today will be the last day for me till tuesday next week... weather man sayin gonna be rainin like a sonofabltch on friday and saturday... good for us though... gonna be lil cold though and with the winds from the south comin right up through the creek you wont see me there till it's nicer... except for today! wanna try a few things today for sure... good luck yall see ya out there
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 07:58 PM
I need a clarification here. I am confused about firewheel. Is the bridge you are talking about the Lavon Drive bridge? Or is it the Rowlette road bridge?
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 08:01 PM
i got close to limiting out last sunday. that was the best day for me. do you think the sandies are at teh gun range yet??
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/13/08 09:09 PM
I think they will surely be at the gun range after this weekends rain and the full moon... Dave.. the rowlett location... thats what i refer to as the firewheel location cuz rowlett road is also firewheel parkway.... just so ya know... i got caught up lookin for a john boat today... not gonna make it out guys
anybody try today.i think i will try thursday
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 03:56 AM
I'll be there Saturday morning and I'll let everyone know what happens
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 05:37 AM
Maybe I'll see y'all out there Saturday. I haven't been out there yet. I did pick up some in-line spinners at Dick's Sporting Goods, though. I really want to try them out.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 09:40 AM
I really don't think anyone is going to be out there Saturday based on the weather heading this way.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 01:34 PM
You can always dress warm for the weather. I am not scared to go fishing in 40 degree weather. Now if its raining its another story. As long as it isnt pouring rain I will be there. I just hope this cool weather doesnt delay the sand bass run.
rain causes cloudy water. could be tough fishing most say. you never know though/ gl
Posted By: Bubbadass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 02:17 PM
last time i went on a rainy day my buddy went for a hook set and both feet went straight out and he busted his arse.....hard....and it was sooooooooooo funny because he did'nt hurt himself and there i was
that place is slippery when wet
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 06:33 PM
raining days suck in rivers and creeks for me but other than that pond fishing is decent on topwater and lakes are fair sometimes...
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 06:34 PM
oh ya is anyone goin today? weathers windy pressures droppin NO RAIN YET! think i might head out there if it stays in the 60's
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/14/08 07:08 PM
REPORT: got there at 530 am and left at 730 am. caught 13 on the fly rod. went a little ways upstream from firewheel bridge. had to get to the airport though so i had to leave. all were females all over 13 inches all released. used chartruse colored flys.
caught four in 2 hours on fin-s. hey tarpon fly, i am just starting to try to fly fish. what flies do u use for sandies? clousures?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/15/08 04:47 AM
yup. but i tie them myself. if you can tie flies, ill show you how.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/15/08 02:32 PM
how is it fishin a flyrod with the convention style crouds during the peaks of the run??? Just been wonderin... i guess there aint too many people there during the week in the am though... you gonna take any pix tarpon... sure like to see those stringers
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/15/08 05:07 PM
looks like he got a mess of fish on his webpage. dandies
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/15/08 05:17 PM
I am planning on heading out to the creek around 4:30 today. I'll report what I catch.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/15/08 07:46 PM
look forward to it... good luck dave
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 12:31 AM
didnt make it. But I am going first thing in the morning rain or shine!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 12:59 AM
watch out, muddy and slick. gl
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 01:41 AM
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/rowlettcreek08005.jpgthe link above was from yesterday.... also new ones one link below.....yall wont see me till sunday or monday due to the weather.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 01:44 AM
when flyfishing u need room and no one is going to crowd u when your throwning a hook and line all over the place. most of the time your roll casting only about 20 ft or less. plus im usually in the water and not near the crowds. i go to the gun range area to fish cause its almost like trout fishing in the rapids.
Posted By: Catskinner66
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 02:54 AM
Had very successful day Monday and today. 90% of all fish caught were 13" or better. Fished about 2 hours each day, and froze behind off today. Was so cold I had difficulties casting due to fingers not wanting to cooperate!
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 03:40 AM
Hey, Cat, where'd you fish? I guess it's too early for the gun range?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 04:03 AM
the rains a comin
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 04:15 AM
I can hear it coming down. I've been looking at mapquest and can't figure out where the Firewheel location for Rowlett Creek is. Can someone give me an intersection? I'm an idiot when it comes to maps. The only place I know to fish Rowlett Creek is the gun range. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 05:09 AM
it's just past centerville towards 66! You'll cross over the bridge and as soon as you do, hop the curb! and you'll get to it!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 06:09 AM
its right where centerville road ends. Make a right snd hop the curb on your right.
Posted By: iamquockie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 02:31 PM
thats a nice stringer of good sized whiteys. who knows, I may make it out there later rain shine or snow...I am visiting some family off of firewheel and castle...right there!!!!! I can basically walk across the park to the creek.. are they biting around the waste plant or rr track area yet
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 05:50 PM
yall r nuts to fish in this weather. its muddy,rainin, cold and the banks are slippery. its pretty dangerous. but thats why i love to fish. see yall sunday.
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 08:41 PM
Yeah, I might head out tomorrow afternoon. Maybe today if the rain lets up.
Posted By: flex
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 09:54 PM
hey tarpon i live across from the 7eleven they are building just wanted to know what do you guy consider the mouth of the creek
Posted By: TheKingOfFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/08 10:40 PM
haha ill see yall out there too!! does anyone know if rowlett creek behind the gun range is hittin?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 12:50 AM
The water looked like chocolate milk today and it was moving VERY fast. Not fishable at all. I found a nice spot near on the trinity east fork that was awesome today. Caught a few White bass.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 02:53 AM
flex, the mouth of the creek is up near rowlett road.
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 05:04 AM
The water looked like chocolate milk today and it was moving VERY fast. Not fishable at all. I found a nice spot near on the trinity east fork that was awesome today. Caught a few White bass.
I used to fish that from time to time north of Seagoville. Did you take your yak? I bet the water was really moving.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 05:29 AM
I do not have a yak yet. I have been shopping around. The spot I found on the east fork was perfect. The creek where I was seemed to not be affected in anyway by the rain. It was rather clean and wasn't flowing very fast at all. I guess it is because it is so close to the damn at lake lavon.
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 06:28 AM
PM sent. If you were up by 78 bridge, that is one of my favorite sand bass spots. when Lavon is releasing water it is on there.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 01:14 PM
does anyone have a report on what the water condition looks like right now.
was planning on going out there today but don't want to waste my time if it still looks like chocolate milk and raging.
Posted By: thomas_z71
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 04:22 PM
Hey guys, first time posting here. Does this creek produce catfish too? Thanks.
saw a guy with about a 20 inch cat the other day
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 05:13 PM
thomas, welcome to the forum. there are much better places in this area to catch catfish. i saw a guy carrying a stringer full of cats on the miller road bridge (going across the lake not the creek. try the pond at 66 and centerville. the city stocks it every year with some nice sized cats. good luck
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 06:37 PM
hambone....yeah the 78 bridge is it. Its a 1/2 mile hike to get back there though.
I stopped by rowlett and its still muddy water but it has calmed down a lot. Still not fishable. I'd say by wednesday it shouild be OK
Posted By: thomas_z71
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/17/08 07:33 PM
wow, thanks for all the help. I've heard live crawfish is a great bait for cats. I will probably roam around tomorrow since I'm off and see if I can find a good place to fish. thanks again.
Posted By: divot
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 03:30 PM
Saw a white truck out there today at the Firewheel bridge.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 03:43 PM
headed out there after lunch today to try to beat the stampede
Posted By: thomas_z71
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 03:45 PM
Perry...is the pond at Centerville/66 in the Springdale Park? I am thinking about driving over to check it out, and that's the only park I see near that intersection. I assume all length/limit restrictions apply there as well? Thanks again!
Posted By: Bluwave Mike
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 04:44 PM
The big ones will move in in a few weeks. HAHAHA HA!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 04:53 PM
The water is probably still really merky and I am sure the current is still too strong. I am going to wait until at least tomorrow or wednesday to try out firewheel. We got to let the river calm down some. And make sure you dont drive down the parking area unless you have four wheel drive.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:06 PM
went this morning to my hole around 6ish .... caught 15 sandies ... 1 undersized hybrid .... good action on my xrap
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:08 PM
everyyear the lures change.... its just my lure seems to work almost everyyear ... right now if you guys are fishing the creek ,.. remember to be using the right tackle ,... and clean up after yourselfs///... i really hate cleaning up after someone... i usually do everyyear im fishing
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:10 PM
its like the school of fish are just sitting in that hole
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:10 PM
ohh yeah i spotted this large GARRRR in the water .... at first i thought it was a snake !!!! early in the morning lOL
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:36 PM
How could you see in the water? It looks like coffee and milk.
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:37 PM
What Hole are you speaking of?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:44 PM
yeah what hole?
Posted By: Roger (Anyfish)
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 09:53 PM
okay what's the real deal on the parking at firewheel. Legal or not? I see the red and white, "No Vehicles" sign, does that mean don't block the sidewalk or don't even parked down there. I can't read the sign by the water from the road. What does it say?
If this is off limits, what is the true, legal area to park for creek access?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/18/08 10:09 PM
they have wood poles set up so you can't drive near the creek. Why would the wood poles be there to keep vehicles away from the creek if you couldnt drive down there? I think its perfectly safe to park there as far as law is concerned. I have never had a problem and I park there all the time. When I stopped by there yesterday it was SUPER slick. If you didnt have four wheel drive you would never get out there. Saturday there were a few guys with four wheelers and trailers parked there.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 02:55 AM
im fishing the hole on the other side of the curb hopping parking lot.... on the bike trail side .... i usually fish this side by myself .,... not very many people know my fishing hole ,... its next to the bridge .... you can fish it on the other side as well ,.... i just fish my side because i have very great luck on catching some of the big ones ,... fishing is hit or miss for alot of the new people to the creek ,... but my fishing hole has provided me with alot of fish !!! not very many people to tangle lines with .,... i usually use the right lures .... when the water is usually murky as it is ,.... you always want to use a bait that jerks in movement ,... and makes a rattle ,... my xrap has little beads inside it so when i jerk it ,... it makes a really delicous presentation ...anyone is more then welcome to come with me to my fishing hole ../. just PM me and ill set a date when the next time i will be out ...!!! NO CHARGE JUST COMPANY with people who love to fish !!!! ive been fishing this creek for years ,... i would love to keep it this way ,.... you could be the best fisherman on the lake ,... this creek is awhole other ball game ... when the fishing gets tough..!!! see yall out there soon !!!! i probably wont be heading to the creek for another week ,,... i guarentee that you will have very explosive action after this week !!!! good luck fishing buddies
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 03:00 AM
remember when fishing this creek for sandies and hybrid ,... you do not need expensive 7''-10''footers... use your basic 6-6ft,light and medium light action rod .... and remeber to always have your fishing licenses with you guys at all times ,... ive seen alot of poachers get tickets for stupid things over the years ,... why spend $1000 when you can spend 40 and enjoy the whole season of action !!! remember most tackle you can pickup at your local walmart ... but usually starts to get sold out of the good stuff by this time of the year ...!!! LOL ....when this starts to hit it off ...the powerplant at lake lavon starts to go NUTSS!!!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 05:01 AM
you going to be out there this week any time? I may head out there tomorrow evening at around 4:30-5:00. If not, then for sure on wednesday
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 05:30 AM
yall are so cute.... Ill give yall a report by 3pm tuesday. with pics...... -Carey.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 01:28 PM
I went yesterday (Monday) at around 12ish... water was movin pretty quick still... just sat in the water and watched no one catch anything... this little chinese dude comes down by me... casts just a little further than i could cuz he had a surf rod and a giant softball size bobber! first cast... nothin... second cast he landed a nice one... i was pissed... but i'd only been there for about 30minutes... after that, no one caught anything! so i left by like 2... didn't feel like fightin the creek! Went home and grabbed my MH action and caught a few good size largemouth by the house... think imma have to wait till wednesday 'fore i go back out...
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 01:30 PM
im fishing the hole on the other side of the curb hopping parking lot.... on the bike trail side
Are you talkin about just south of the bridge on the west side of the creek???? or north of the bridge west side of the creek??
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 01:59 PM
got there at 7ish. NOTHING. not even a bite. and there were about 7 people down there and they didnt get anything either. bad bad morning.........not going back till thursday.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 02:13 PM
im fishing the hole on the other side of the curb hopping parking lot.... on the bike trail side
Are you talkin about just south of the bridge on the west side of the creek???? or north of the bridge west side of the creek??
How in the heck would you get to the west side of the creek?
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 03:42 PM
not going back till thursday.
Im with you on thursday but i'll be there after 330... look forward to your report on the morning bite thursday Tarponfly... was the creek still runnin fast?? milky??
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 03:43 PM
How in the heck would you get to the west side of the creek?
Under the firewheel bridge... im in my Chest Waders and i can walk across the creek there... and some other places too but thats the easiest...
Posted By: BOMBER1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/19/08 07:53 PM
I got out there about 10ish and didn't get a hit, nor did I see a fish caught. JD was that you out there today in blue chevy truck. I saw someone there in chest waders as I was leaving I was in the little black Nissan.
Posted By: Quansta
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 12:01 AM
can someone give me directions from plano by dallas north tollway and parker road to this place...i've been here since sept of last yr and the only place i've fished is denison dam...it's been slow so i wanna try and go for the sandies...thanx in advance
Posted By: divot
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 12:34 AM
Quansta - I
believe this link will show you the area in which these guys are fishing.
Firewheel bridge/Rowlett Creek
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 01:05 PM
Take Tollway to Bush.... go east on Bush... You're gonna take that till it ends...take a right on Firewheel Parkway... take that for a lil bit till you pass Centerville Road... about 1/4 mile past that light, you'll come over a bridge... as soon as you pass over that bridge you should see the parking lot on the right... hop the curb where you want to and walk down to the creek... I myself am from Plano on parker and preston... only way i go! lets hit it up sometime man...
Posted By: thomas_z71
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 03:28 PM
I live at Trinity Mills Midway so I'll hook up w/ someone to save some gas.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 04:42 PM
its supposed to rain tomorrow which will make the creek all merky and the current too fast. I hope it doesnt rain!
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 04:49 PM
Wats up fellow fisherman? I'm new to this forum and have been fishing this creek for over 10 years. I've been reading all of your reports. A lot of good info. Very useful. I plan on hitting up my hot spots at rlc this saturday in the morning. Going to bass pro to get my ammo thursday or friday first. I'll let ya'll know how it goes. Hopefully the weather stays calm for us.
Does anyone have any reports today? Hopefully, I hear something before 3pm cuz I really wanna hit the creek before it rains again. I'd rather make my 40 hours of work for this week if fishing isn't so hot out there.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 05:38 PM
nothin from me i am hopin to hear from tarponfly before i head out from work at 3... think he said he'd leave us his report before 3 today.... if all is good for him imma head out there little after 3... hope to run into some of ya'll out there... i'll be at the firewheel location again... hey tarpon if ya get this today... you use minnows or jigs today?
Posted By: thomas_z71
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 05:48 PM
dang, i actually wanted to go today, but i don't get off until 4. I could be down there by 445 or so. Where do you guys buy minnows?
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 06:31 PM
i never use minows and have no clue where to get em(SORRY)... guess im off now so imma just head that way! hopefully tarponfly's havin an awesome day and hasn't made it home yet to let us know! at least i hope thats the case! imma try it out though! good luck yall... look for me in the water
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 06:39 PM
the closest place that i know of is centerville and miller. the gas station on the right after the light
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 06:42 PM
I have a feeling its still muddy and nasty. I am going to try out Lake bachman where the creek runs into it just north of Love field today.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 06:54 PM
2 of us today hit our limit half way to the gun range on Rapala's. water still stained a bit. if u dont know what u are doing- i would recommend u stay home cause you will not catch anything. we did use minnows and they did not catch a thing for us. jigs did not work. just this one orange belly black back, red hooks, red lip. only can find them at the bass pro in GV. hubbard does not carry them.- ill be out there most of the day thursday. water is warming up. hopfully it does not rain to bad. i keep cancelling my trips for people due to the weather.....
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/08 07:23 PM
pm sent tarpon
Posted By: ctmccarty
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 12:19 AM
Going at 11. I will try firewheel. I took a look at the gun range and you can't even get down there because the water level is so high. I use minnows. Anybody have another bait I can use?? Please tell me where to get it and what it looks like to if u could. I'm use to using just minnows so ya know. ALSO be careful in the mud obviously. Got stuck as I was trying to leave last week. Thanks to the guy that helped me. I'll let yall know how people do.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 02:18 AM
fishon
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 03:05 PM
caught 6 yesterday upriver from the firewheel location by the pond back there... released all fish... they were all females... used everything in my box... small rattle trap did the trick along with rapalas
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 06:34 PM
Report: to cold to go today. lol.- goin bass fishing though at my local ponds. see yall in a few days or less........
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 09:12 PM
REPORT-- went out to my fishing hole around 2ish .... caught 10 nice females .... all were released.... lots of yellows today for some reason ???? haha ohhwell ... not to bad ,... not many people fishing down there today ,... just me and this old man ... really nice current ... all fish were caught on blue fox vibrax.. right now if your using a jig and sassy shad would be great for pitch and jigging brush ,.... most of the sandies are under lots of brush!!! ... not to bad of a day i might say... cant wait for some more rain ....
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 09:18 PM
right now i am booked for 3 days of guiding trips... i have no fee to show you guys a good time ,... most of my guided trips will be when i feel its most explosive to catch these fish ,...if your interested PM me... thanks for your support and donations guys .... donations are not really needed but is apreceiated for more lures and tackle ... THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Posted By: ctmccarty
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/08 11:45 PM
Didn't go. Didn't feel like fighting the mud. Try again tomorrow.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 05:08 PM
SONFISH: its not nice to mock people....But, just a pointer, pictures would help your free guided service.
Posted By: nax
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 05:16 PM
Never been to the creek (never done any southern creek fishing in general), but I drive over it each and every day on my way to/from work. Would love to give it a shot with someone who knows what they're doing; if someone is so inclined...
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 06:04 PM
Ok... so i've got a question about runnin spinners... i get a whole buncha line twist when i use these which take distance off my casts... used a small black barrel swivel with about a 2 ft leader and that eliminated all my line twist... i could cast where i wanted to without a problem... now for the question... Do any of ya'll know of a spinner that really doesn't make a lot of twist in the line??? i've tried all in my box... i dont have any that dont twist the line... just wonderin whats out there that i Dont have that would help! Thanks
Posted By: nax
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 06:26 PM
It's been a LONG while, but I don't ever remember much line twist when using Panther Martins during my childhood years of trout fishing.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 06:55 PM
SONFISH: its not nice to mock people....But, just a pointer, pictures would help your free guided service.
i don't think he was mocking..i think he's really serious about showing people where to fish
How in the heck would you get to the west side of the creek?
Under the firewheel bridge... im in my Chest Waders and i can walk across the creek there... and some other places too but thats the easiest...
walk acroos the white pipe that goes over the creek down from firewhell bridge, just dont look down and walk straight then exhale lols
with the temps in upper 70's sunday and monday its gonna be on. all i can say is FISHFRY see yawl out there
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 07:44 PM
walk acroos the white pipe that goes over the creek down from firewhell bridge, just dont look down and walk straight then exhale lols
HAHAHA! I definetly seen this one mexican dude fall from there last year! Lost everything... Sucked for him but there were about a thousand people laughin about it! then he left
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 07:48 PM
me and my friend walked across it last time i went
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 08:01 PM
scary walk
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 08:52 PM
TARPONFLY: I AM NOT MOCKING ANYONE ,... I admire your fishing reports and theorys... I do not have very much time to take pictures of my fish... because i never keep them ,.. i catch what i eat and i release the rest.. i have several people that are ready to go catch some fish !!! i know this creek very well and i am willing to show everyone else as well !!! good day FISH ON!!!!
Posted By: Mickeyc4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 09:19 PM
Ok... so i've got a question about runnin spinners... i get a whole buncha line twist when i use these which take distance off my casts... used a small black barrel swivel with about a 2 ft leader and that eliminated all my line twist... i could cast where i wanted to without a problem... now for the question... Do any of ya'll know of a spinner that really doesn't make a lot of twist in the line??? i've tried all in my box... i dont have any that dont twist the line... just wonderin whats out there that i Dont have that would help! Thanks
JD, I fish almost exclusively a road runner and hardly ever have line twist. when I've had line twist it seems that the RR was not running trus and causing the entire lure to spin. I also believe you're less likely to have line twist if you use a slow retrieve.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 09:28 PM
so the weathers gonna be good this weekend yall... anyone gonna head out there?!?
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 09:32 PM
I seem to get line twist with the inlines as well.thats why i keep a spool of yozuri 4lb with me at all times.Yozuri is good stuff well worth the money.Most of the time when i get a snag instead of losing my lure it will straighten a hook.keep in mind that they arent big hooks though,just the right size for the sandies.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/22/08 10:11 PM
i will be out fishing tommrow morning around 6amish !!! anyone is more then welcome to join in on the action !!! all i ask is that you wear warm clothes and shoes that you usually wear to get down and dirty!!! please PM me if your interested ,... i will give you a phone number to text me from and i will text back with all the info ,... thanks so far 2 people are ready to roll for tommrow .... we will be doing alittle bit of walking so might i add ... bring what you can carry ,... bucket,stringer,1-2 fishing rods and a small tackle box of lures, etc... thanks !!! FISHON!!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 12:47 AM
I love this creek! I have fished it for 17 years now with great success. However the last 2 years I was out of state. I am back and live right on it. I will hit it in the morning around 7AM with my 7 year old son. He loves to fish and this will be his first ultra light experience. We will enter at the 2 pond in Lakes of Springfield area (2 ponds and park with soccer fields).The city has provided a RC area and that is where we will park. I usually have a good catch there and it has some friendly banks for him. Good luck to all. I will report back tomorrow.
_____________________________________
To fish with my son is the reel catch!
how much u chargin son o fish might be there if i can get my lazy az up
Posted By: mseitzler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 01:12 AM
Jus wanted to stop and say hi........new to the forums but have been fishin the creek since i was 10 with my old man. Was pointed to this forum by a friend at work. Hope to see some of u guys this weekend. Will be out tomorrow and sunday 6am until wife calls. G-luck and fish-on
Posted By: ctmccarty
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 02:17 AM
2 fish today. Threw em back. Used minnows. North Side of bridge closer to gun range. Didn't see the other 4 people up there get anything.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 02:20 AM
how much u chargin son o fish might be there if i can get my lazy az up
(((FREE))) PM ME FOR INFO HOLLA!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 02:37 AM
They all will twist your line. there is nothing you can do to prevent it but a swivle 3 foot obove your line. After 30 mins of casting you can cut the line and let out enough line and let it carry down stream that was casting distance and let the twists get out on there own.... then retie... JD, when you see me down there ill show you how to prevent it in person if this problem keeps happening..... just remind me.
Posted By: shane87
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 02:54 AM
I am going to try to go out tommorrow probably about 8 till about 10 some of us work on the week ends.
Posted By: TonyFishSlayer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 02:55 AM
Man I miss fishing the creek in march! I live like 8 mins away from alot of the popular spots. I know im going to be missing out this year. Wish you guys the best of luck!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 02:58 AM
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Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 03:03 AM
Report: sorry the above link was the wrong one. Got there at 5:15 pm and left at 5:55 pm. LIMITED within 1/2 an hourFriday afternoon). No yellow bass, and caught all on jigs. Almost every cast, I caught one. The people around me had 7 at most when I left. They were there since 3pm. -Enough said.-
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 03:04 AM
u must use crack to catchem. are they up to pleasant valley bridge yet anybudy know.im goin 2morrow. dont care what momma says. cyas
oops i hope momma dont read dis
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 04:13 AM
I'm gonna try the Pleasant Valley area Saturday afternoon to evening.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 05:19 AM
tried it- nothin there yet........
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 05:54 PM
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/rowlettecreek08-2003.jpgReport: very cold and windy. but i was bundled up. all caught on jigs. link above was this mornin.got there at 630 amish. left with my limit at 715 am
do the fish only bite that early or is it the best time for u sir
got a cold so didnt go 2day dangit
Posted By: firedup6
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 06:21 PM
Is it my imagination or do those fish look about identical to the ones you caught yesterday?
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 06:45 PM
Dont mess with T-Fly. He's got tude
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 08:10 PM
Never question me.... the stringer is the same yes. and the fish do however look the same ( THEY ARE THE SANDBASS, JUST LIKE THE ONES I CAUGHT YESTERDAY, SO YES IT MAY APPEAR THAT EVERY STRINGER WILL LOOK ALMOST THE SAME DUE TO THE ONLY THING IM TRING TO CATCH ARE SANDIES ) -that was a dumb question. i choose to go out in the early am and beat the crowds (to answer that question). the moon was bright last night so the fish were feeding all night as well. and this afternoon people were calling saying they are not catching them like i am. well.... think of it this way. if you were in your backyard and all of the sudden 30 hamburgers were falling out of the sky and they were all shapes and sizes and colors, and it was a contsant thing all day. It would get annoying and scary at the same time. Thats what the fish see, 30 lures from all sizes and colors almost hitting there heads all day long. and the ones throwing crank baits are draging there lures though the school of fish spooking them. everyone seems to think the fish are at that one brush pile. they are all over the creek. i was 200 yards up stream this morning. everyone else is in that one spot because they see someone catch a fish, so then that means they should go cast where that guy did..........Go find your own fish, or hire me...? but please dont question my hobby that i make a living of.....its rude. otherwise ill just quit posting......
i dont know, tfly. that one on the left in picture looks just like the one from yesterday lols
Posted By: firedup6
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 08:38 PM
Tarponfly...PM sent.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 08:53 PM
got out there at 8 this morning. cold and windy. didnt catch a thing. tried spinners, road runners, sassy shad, and a rapala. nothing. couldnt get to any of my favorite spots due to the slick mud. saw some people down by the bridge fishing. one guy had at least 20 using minnows. i refuse to use minnows at the creek. this one group caught quite a bit off of white jigs. tried to find a spot halfway to the gun range. trail ends around the pond. made it down the muddy sides and still nothing there. went to the gun range. couldnt get down there cuz of slick mud. might try again tomorrow on the other side of the creek. any tips on what kind of jigs ya'll use that work around this time would be helpful. didn't catch a thing but a cold. i missed you by 30 minutes tarponfly. was hoping to catch ya and maybe steal one of your fishes for dinner. just my report so good luck ya'll. p.s. don't doubt tarponfly, there are tons of fish out there and he knows how to catch em. but he was wrong about the hamburgers, i would eat every darn one if them if they fell in my back yard. haha. jk look forward to reading more of your reports Tarpon.
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 09:50 PM
I got out there late (noon). Parked at Centerville and 66 I was out there with my wife, so we didn't stay long (left at 2:00). I managed one decent sandie on a white road runner. Big fat Female that went back in the water. I saw the same thing as Mr Banker. Fish are being caught on minnows. I may head out tomorrow morning.
I purchased some football cleats on ebay for $20 and they lifesaver!!!!!! I would highly recommend investing in a pair.
J
Posted By: BOMBER1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/23/08 10:27 PM
I fished with Tarpon a bunch last spring. I can attest that he is a fish catchin SOB.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 12:21 AM
Well.....It was so slow we didn't catch a darn thing. I thought I knew this creek. I saw a lot of fish leave today caught on MINNOWS. I too will not use minnows, just not the same. I was disappointed in the amounts of trash left behind today by others. I am sure I will be hated by some individuals here with what I am fixing to post...But if it doesn't affect you then don't worry about it.I would like to see a Game Warden and Border Patrol make a pass thru the banks!!!!We all have the right to fish this creek I agree. Just respect it and clean up after your self and MEASURE your damn fish....Any day of the week I will support a mass clean up. If any one wants to start a trash collection area I will support it with my time. I hope to see some fish on my stringer soon.PS if I offended you I am sorry...I am not prejudice I know all types leave trash, I just know what I saw and that's that.
Posted By: polingpower
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 01:49 AM
i agree fishenrod... i carry trash bags in my tool box
here in florida two or three bag alot of times of trash its a problem everwhere i know when i first moved to texas in 81(from mi) i was shock how dirty it was with trash... bottles and cans(no deposit) every where people fish they just throw it on the ground, but do the right thing pick up other will help if the see you doing it
hey, if i see 30 burgers fallin outta the sky i will be a satisfied dude.especially if they got cheese on em. dang im hungry
Posted By: mseitzler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 02:35 AM
fished 6-8am this mornin caught 2 on small rattle trap. One reel broke so was limited on what to use. Saw a few folks usin white jigs and road runners and seemed to be doin well. Was bankin at 66 and centerville. Be there tomorrow same time G-luck if u go out tomorrow
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 06:48 AM
7 am ill be there....... pics and report at 3pm.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 07:10 AM
i will be out there tomorrow as well
be ready for some good fishing
Posted By: PurEvl
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 10:07 AM
Man I miss fishing the creek in march! I live like 8 mins away from alot of the popular spots. I know im going to be missing out this year. Wish you guys the best of luck!
Your in a better place now, few hour drive and you can get your hands on monster fish.
Rich
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 12:26 PM
anyone do any good saturday?? sonfish what about you? surely you limited out right? i was out there from 7-12 fished from firewheel all way to the gun range. just wondering how everyone did
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 02:49 PM
I went yesterday evening for about an hour right before sunset with my son. Next time he is using a lightweight spinning combo. He was getting frustrated with backlashes, even though he usually can cast well with low profiles.
We set up at an area with a few scattered down trees/limbs and a couple of deep areas, around 8 feet maybe. We threw everything but roadrunners and got nothing. The water was pretty clear and I saw nothing passing thru the shallow areas. One fellow 150' up creek from me caught one, but I think he was using minnows. None of the folks I talked to caught more than a few. I am gonna hit it before sun up in the next day or two and see what it looks like early.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 05:10 PM
same here man. saw one fish caught. several people on this thread talk about catching limits in the last few days, but i dont see it happening though. i think its still 2-3wks early
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 05:15 PM
hey, anyone ever fished rush creek, over on the heath side of the lake? i hear the crappie are there
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 06:21 PM
I was out there this morning from 7-9; first at the gun range then at the bike trail. Didn't get a nibble and only saw one fish caught at the bike trail. Tried minnows, roadrunners, small ratteltraps, and roostertails. Hopefully after Tuesday, the weather will stay fairly warm and the bite will turn on.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 07:03 PM
i might go on tuesday or wendesday would it be worth tryin
Posted By: monkester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 09:41 PM
Sounds as if the sandies are just coming up the creek in small numbers!!!!
Posted By: monkester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 09:45 PM
Sounds as if the sandies are just coming up the creek in small numbers!!!!
Posted By: Bryo85
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/08 11:03 PM
Was out at the gun range about 9:30 and didn't get anything. Left there and headed down to Miller Rd. Was there for a couple of hours, work about 1/4 mile of bank and didn't catch or see anyone catch anything.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 12:01 AM
where are these limits caught . i caught nothing in 3 hours and saw nothing caught.
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 01:20 AM
I fished with Tarpon a bunch last spring. I can attest that he is a fish catchin SOB.
agreed ...fished with Tfly today at rowlett ...it was a SLOW day and he was the only one really catching anything ...didnt keep count but i bet he had half a limit which was more than everyone else around combined ...including me and my single fish
were u below the firewhell bridge
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 01:38 AM
yep
were u the black dude wading?
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 02:26 AM
went out there at around 4:30pm and caught one on a rooster tail. fish seem to be pretty slow. lures i use usually tear them up in mid spring. will try again next weekend. hope its better. wish i could limit out like some of you. good luck ya'll.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 02:48 AM
where are these fish at. back in the lake. any idear?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 03:38 AM
I was at the 66 bridge and I didnt catch any bnut my friend caught 3 nice sized ones on white road runner lure. We were only there about 2 hours.
Also I saw what looked like a couple beavers swimming in the creek. They were about 40 yards away. Are there beavers in Texas?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 04:14 AM
Yeah there are plenty of beavers in texas! But it could have also been a nutria because those things are everywhere! They look just like a beaver pretty much but with a rat tail..
Posted By: Wylie Crappieman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 09:56 AM
Tons of Beavers in Tx..I saw one yesterday morning.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 02:24 PM
ive been there 3 times, and seen one fish caught. saturday i fished from firewheel all way to gun range w/no hits. threw everything but the kitchen sink at them.
maybe this warmer weather will help out. i'll be out there tomorrow mid day
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 02:24 PM
tfly, when u headed out again?
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 02:59 PM
does anyone know if there are fish in the pond behind the creek by the gun range? i saw some bait fish back there and am wondering if they're might be some big ones.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 04:37 PM
I was in a creek a while back on my 4wheeler and ran over a huge beaver! Things gotta be at least 40 or 50 pounds! Scared the [censored] outta me! So i got outta there! hahaha good times!
I was out at the Firewheel location yesterday... it was packed with a whole buncha people catchin everything but fish! Hell i was throwin a white curly tail jig and caught a flattened Coke can! But tha was all for me! I did enjoy stalkin up on lures yesterday though! Was pullin brand new rattle traps and xraps and spinners outta the trees on the opposite bank! probably got 30 dollars worth! good times! The only people catchin was on minnows on the bottom... Thats boring for me though so i refuse! Takes all the fun outta findin em! So imma wait till it gets warmer or until i read about a good mid day/afternoon bite...
Good to meet ya Bob (JerkinBob) hope you had better luck than me!
See yall when it's hot!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 09:09 PM
no- hes white.we started at the gun range and walked half way to firewhell bridge. they are definetly not there yet.so we went back to firewheel. i caught 12 in the hour or 2 we were there. SBASS had on slip on wader socks or booties, and was slippin all over the place. i would recommend kleets. i may show up tues morning early. i didnt make it out today due to to much beer last night. but ill see some of yall in the Am.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/08 11:50 PM
I got to meet the new parking lot security guard today! I posted pics. in the photo's section... Fishing also seems to be picking up there were quite a few people catching fish today with artificial's and not just minnows!
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 02:25 AM
were u the black dude wading?
nope, i'm white ...with a hint of red around the neck
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 02:53 AM
Hey yall... got to firewheel spot at around 430 or 5.. hooked into em today and did alright... everyone was catchin em today... it would get slow for about 30 minutes and then everyone would blow up... I only used an inline spinner (terminator #3) its the one with the black skirt and has a little bit a green in it... fished w/ chknwilly we had a good time... I def think that i pissed a few people off though... i would catch a fish and then throw it back! so fun watchin people freak out! good luck yall... i might just be out there tomorrow... dunno yet but if so i'll be out there by 5pm
Later yall
sounds like all you bubbas did good today. i decided not to go. my luck. be out there in a few days
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 02:36 PM
does anyone know if there are fish in the pond behind the creek by the gun range? i saw some bait fish back there and am wondering if they're might be some big ones.
You're talking about the pond right by the dump, right? Me and a buddy threw some lines in there since we were having zero luck in the creek. We had the same luck in the pond. I'm not too surprised by that, it's only had water in it the past couple years (that I've noticed).
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 03:06 PM
I might hit rowlett today after work around 4ish. Look for the silver F150 FX4 and thats me.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 05:45 PM
I think it might be a bad day to fish... not to sure imma be out there even though they were in there pretty good yesterday... but if i am you'll see my F-150 Charcoal Grey w/ a huge bumper on it and some naked chics on the back window.. look for me in the water.... good luck
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 06:05 PM
if your gonna have naked chicks on your back window i'll be at your truck with some ones in my hand... haha
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 06:15 PM
I am thinking of not going now. I just got back to my office from Ft Worth and I have a pile of work to do!!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 07:04 PM
if your gonna have naked chicks on your back window i'll be at your truck with some ones in my hand... haha
Well they aint butt naked or nuthin but they are in cowboy hats lookin really hot... you'll know what im talkin about when ya see it! but i aint goin out today... left waders at home... theres gonna be a huge crowd im sure so i aint goin.. good luck..
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 10:21 PM
Good report JD. I stopped by Miller road for a half hour this afternoon and caught a male 11". I didnt see anyone else catching anything. The afternoon time killer cost me a rattle trap. I need to float the creek again in July and stock up on lost lures.
Is the bite going all day long? or just at sunrise sunset?
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 10:47 PM
cant wait for the rowlett creek 2008 sandbass tourney!!! going to be as awesome as last years !!!!!! i got second and took home 30 bucks last year !!!! are you ready ????
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 10:58 PM
Tourney....What tourney. I want in..I mean I want your $$$$.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/26/08 11:10 PM
its going to be great this year ,... ill get with the guys sometime this week and well see what they setup !!!
anybody try 2day. be out there in next few days.
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 02:55 AM
I'm off Friday & Saturday for the first time since before Halloween. You can bet I will be at the creek the majority of the time. I'll have to check the previous posts to find out where they are catching them.
people seem to be quiet on the subject. IT MUST BE ON aroung firewheel
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 03:33 AM
It isnt happening yet. Sunday it was OK at 66 and the creek. Nothing spectacular.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 04:15 AM
--Report...
Yall are funny by the way.
Anyways water looked good but there was a 15-18 mile wind coming from the north. it made it a bit chilly. but i still caught 12-15 sandies. one was 3.2 lbs. had a guy next to me with a digital scale...... all are still swimming but two males, i gave them to a guy that looked like he needed some food.
caught them on jigs and lures. - Bret, caught 7 keepers on a renegade rapala lookin lure.(forgot what he said it was.)ill be messin around flyfishing for fun in the AM... ill be off the water by noon or later.......Nice to meet some of yall today!! TIGHT LINES-
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 04:20 AM
SONFISH- if there is a "Rowlette Creek SandOff", Im in!!! Yall will be going for second place but thats yall's choice....?
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 04:37 AM
does anyone know if there are fish in the pond behind the creek by the gun range? i saw some bait fish back there and am wondering if they're might be some big ones.
isnt that right next to the DUMP.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 04:47 AM
lots of carp due to the floods make it in there. there are some cats as well, but you have to get out there with a depth finder and figure out where they are or you will be blind casting....... or a float tube. not worth it in my book when you have a running creek 20 yards from it.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 05:45 AM
SONFISH- if there is a "Rowlette Creek SandOff", Im in!!! Yall will be going for second place but thats yall's choice....?
SOUNDS LIKE THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE REALLY FUN.... HAHA GREAT!!! FISHON
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 02:28 PM
Today is a day i plan on gettin off a lil bit early so i can hit up the creek... but i gotta know something yall... i've always been told that a limit down at the creek was 15... but read that the statewide limit is 25... which is it?!? I remember last year only keepin 15... but hell thats still too much to keep anyway everyday ya know... thanks for the help on this matter... feel kinda dumb askin but gotta know...
Adam you comin or what!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 04:26 PM
25 fish per person/ 10 inch minimum.
REPORT: got there about 8 ish... cold. windy. slow till about 930. caught 12 keepers. one was about 3 lbs. caught 4 on a fly with the fly rod. fingers got to cold so i switched to the jigs and caught the rest on them. no one else was really doing very well. the yellows are starting to show up as well. caught 4-5 undersized sandies as well.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 04:58 PM
25 fish per person/ 10 inch minimum.
REPORT: got there about 8 ish... cold. windy. slow till about 930. caught 12 keepers. one was about 3 lbs. caught 4 on a fly with the fly rod. fingers got to cold so i switched to the jigs and caught the rest on them. no one else was really doing very well. the yellows are starting to show up as well. caught 4-5 undersized sandies as well.
Your the pied piper of fish.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 06:38 PM
good deal... thanks fly... that aint too bad i dont guess... bet it's funner than hell with a flyrod!
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 10:09 PM
Anyone who fished from afternoon to sun down today let me know how you did. I'm thinking about skipping out of work early tommorrow...
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 10:24 PM
THE RAINS COMING THIS WEEKEND .,.. looks like the fishing with be more stronger im hoping !!!!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/08 10:53 PM
Got there at 4 today... NO ONE HAD ANYTHING! I walked about 2 miles today tryin to see em... couldn't see any... they were in deep holes... needless to say pretty bad day... found em in a hole just north of the bridge at firewheel location... but the only thing they'd bite was Live Minnows... one mexican dude had been at that hole since like 12 and had a stringer of 10 or so... as i was leavin there were a few bein caught on spinners but couldn't fit inbetween anyone down there... probably 30 trucks total there today... but only one that really caught anything like i said above was with minnows... still to early to go out everyday unless you just wanna be outta the house fishin like me... imma be outta pocket this weekend so ya'll have it good alright! catch a bunch and i'll post more if i go again before this weekend...
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 12:57 AM
Today was no good for me.I started around 5pm at the lakes of springfied on the east side. I worked 1 mile down stream not even a bite. Its just too early for the turn on. I do think its going to a great year. The numbers are real good on the lake and the creeks will turn on soon.
Posted By: phxdrumpro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 01:13 AM
I am completely comfortable with cleaning 25 fish/day and freezing the fillets!
Bring it on!
Posted By: G-Meister
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 03:38 AM
Fished at firewheel bridge today about 4 15- 6 to try out all the new lures i stocked up with and caught nothing but a 12 inch largemouth. Met jd and chicken willy there fishin but looks like everyone's day was pretty whack =/
Posted By: phxdrumpro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 03:42 AM
My day was awesome at Kidd park in Oak Cliff!
You, JD and Chicken Willy should come out tomorrow and catch your 5 trout to get your confidence up!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 01:57 PM
Hey drumpro... is this park the kinda place in OakCliff that you gotta get out of before dark? lol
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 02:04 PM
And it was good meetin all of yall I met yesterday... hope ur luck was better than ours... yall have fun today... i might go for lunch but i doubt i'll be out there tonight... got invited to go try Bowfishing... could be fun... and not bad for free ya know
Posted By: phxdrumpro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 02:05 PM
Nope.
It is in the Kessler area. Very nice homes and a very nice park with rec-center.
We were out till dark last night with no problems at all.
Its the good part of Oak Cliff...if you can imagine such a thing!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 02:06 PM
cancel what i just said if it's up in the 70's today like i just read then i'll def. be out there!! anyone ever have any luck with a john boat in the creek?!? be kinda cool to use a fish graph to see exactly whats in the bottom of these holes..
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 03:12 PM
looks like good weather next 4 days.fill the FREEZER
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 03:21 PM
Is this place kidd springs park in Oak Cliff. I am pretty close to that place and I have my pole in my truck right now. What kind of bait and rigging do you use for these trout? I have never fished for trout in Texas before.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 03:28 PM
yes.if you have a white roostertail 1/8 oz. it was killa yesterday. or use berkley powerbait on small hook with a weight a foot above
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 05:27 PM
anyone gonna hit up the creek today after work?? TFly... How'd ya do this mornin bubba?!? Interested in your report for today... lemme know or let us know rather.... thanks
ADAM YOU KNOW YOU WANNA GO TODAY!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 11:10 PM
the pressure was rising when i got up this mornin.....so i stayed in. my buddies that were down there said no one caught a fish. (good thing i didnt go) but today about 1pm they were biting strong on minnows. i did however manage about 15 or so on jigs and rapalas. at the end- right before it got dark, Chickenwilly and i caught about 10 on rapalas. i went way upstream today and saw a school of them about 200 strong in a deep pool. problem was i could not cast to them due to a 20ft drop off to the water. so next time ill be on the other side. water was looking real good however. the wind knocked a ton of debris in the water so you were catching more leafs and sticks than fish. a cold frot wioll be moving in sat dropping the pressure. that will be a good day. plus its suppose to rain sunday so they should kick in a bit more. ( i hope it pours down rain sunday. that will get them moving good!!) i might skip friday fishing. so till then -tight lines
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 11:12 PM
(i did not use minnows today. almost everyone else was. lures only for me for awhile.)
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 11:28 PM
I will be headed out there tommorrow after school about 5 pm till dark
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/08 11:31 PM
I was at the bike trail today for about an hour before dark. No one had a thing
Wish I had a truck so I could hop the curb and fish at Firewheel, but I can't bring myself to do that to my car.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 12:08 AM
I was at the bike trail today for about an hour before dark. No one had a thing
Wish I had a truck so I could hop the curb and fish at Firewheel, but I can't bring myself to do that to my car.
walk it. its lesssthan 1/2 mile walk
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 12:33 AM
fish79....its ashort walk from the bike trail. There is a pipe that you can use to cross. In fact you dont have to cross, there are some great spots past the bridge on that same side. It might be a 20 min walk but its worth it. If you take your time and hug the bank you will find a few good lures as well.Good luck.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 12:44 AM
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 12:51 AM
hopefully some rain will get em running....what ever happend to this SONFISH guy who seemed to have all the answers??
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 12:52 AM
Oh man I hate heights and have the worst sense of balance. I'll try the near bank first and see how it goes
Thanks guys!
Posted By: monkester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 01:34 AM
Sounds like its still spotty at the creek!!! It will happen soon!!!!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/29/08 02:57 AM
Yeah like tarponfly said we ended up pullin a few out right before dark tonight at the hole we were fishin in.. I ended up with like 7 I think and I caught them all on artificials no minnows! So hopefully the weather will cooperate and they will really get going soon! Hope to meet somemore of yall out there I met a couple of yall out there yesterday and it was good meetin you today tarponfly... Good luck everybody! See yall there tom. or the next....
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/01/08 12:16 AM
i went out this evening and caught one on a jig but there were people with minnows doing good at firewheel
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/01/08 01:30 AM
how good is good? and when you say firewheel can you be more specific?????????
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/01/08 02:11 AM
like catching them regulary and firwheel prkwy
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/01/08 02:20 AM
see you guys out there in the morning ,... i will have the report sometime during the afternoon ,... fishon !!!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/01/08 03:12 AM
Yeah i fished today at the firewheel bridge and got there around 11:30ish and we caught one fish on a rapala and then didnt get another bite until after 4 or 5! But the guys with minnows were kickin some butt right around 12:30 or 1! the fish are there but they seem to still be staging in the deeper holes...
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/01/08 10:17 AM
i might go out there again this evening
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/02/08 12:45 AM
did anybody go today and who was the person that asked if i was fishinboy
Posted By: p0ktaces
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/02/08 02:37 AM
I am new here. I want to take my 11 year old son fishing at Rowlett Creek. Can some please tell me where exactly I should go?
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/02/08 04:01 AM
Yeah. I need some directional help as well. I want to fish at the Firewheel Bridge. I know 66 & Centerville. I live in North Dallas. How do I get there? Getreal, I think you tried to email me a map but it did not come through. Help!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/02/08 06:44 AM
Hey guys maybe i can help yall just a little bit.... JEJ34 if you get onto george bush and go east until it dead ends then go right it will take you right to it. Once you cross centerville make sure you are in the right lane and as soon as you cross the bridge hop the curb and park down there you will see all the cars! And p0ktaces this same spot is where most of the fish are at right now and if you guys get some minnows and gp just a little south of the bridge there is like a beach area and get just right in there or just upstream from it and you should be able to catch some with minnows.. Good luck yall
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/02/08 12:58 PM
I am new here. I want to take my 11 year old son fishing at Rowlett Creek. Can some please tell me where exactly I should go?
Have him wear his cleats. My 12 y/o nearly slipped into the water on the slopes.
Went out on Saturday at 2:30pm around the bike trails and worked up towards Firewheel. I didn't see anyone having any success. After about a half an hour of changing lures and changes spots I got lucky. I found a great little hole and started catching continuously until 5:00pm using spinners. Ended up catching 14. My 10th fish was a keeper at 12 inches. Caught another 12 incher but he looked kinda deformed with his insides hanging out close to his bottom fin. All fish were released.
Posted By: Sparky5976
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/02/08 08:26 PM
Where are the bike trails at? And also is there parking there? Thanks.
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/03/08 01:10 AM
for beginners i agree, can you explain about the bike trails?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/03/08 04:42 AM
Well the rain has def. made it! Hopefully this will get really goin aslong as there is not any crazy change in the weather to mess it all up again haha but i guess thats a plus to livin in Texas!lol
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/03/08 01:56 PM
its about to get crazy. there is a chance of snow today! And the temp is going to be in the 30's. Not good for getting this bass run started.
The bike trails start at the parking lot on Centerville Rd. in between Lakeview Pkwy and Firewheel Pkwy. Castle Drive is the street opposite to the parking lot.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/03/08 07:15 PM
how'd all a yall do this weekend?!? wish i coulda been here but had a good weekend hangin out with little brothers
Posted By: G-Meister
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 02:54 AM
it was me who asked if you were fishin boy haha
this cold weather probably screws fishin for a few days ya think TFLY
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 02:59 AM
Im thinkin about goin to the creek in the mornin and doing some ice fishing! anybody wanna join haha
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 03:22 AM
I'll join u chickenwilly!!!! LOL I got a spot to try.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 02:17 PM
I havent been out to the creek in a couple weeks now. Its just not worth it to catch one fish. I am waiting abotu 2 more weeks until this run really starts up. I am sure this last cold snap is going to delay things atleast a week.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 05:04 PM
you wont see me out there till next weekend or the following week
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 06:05 PM
I guess its a bad time to fish at the creek. I live RIGHT NEXT to it. Anyone think its worth it to try today?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 06:30 PM
Probably not but you never really know unless you try.. but its way to far for me to just come try it!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 07:12 PM
Ok, ill try and report back. i got a question though, i google mapped the whole creek and its very long. isnt there like lots of different spots on along the creek? Like do u go all the way down until u hit lake ray hubbord?
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 07:20 PM
hey lee... the best "SPOT" where everyone goes is at the miller bridge and definetly the firewheel bridge... but as for other spots... they are all over the creek... just gotta find em and when ya do remember where it is and tell all of us! haha
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 07:26 PM
hey G meister did you fish any more or were you leaving
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 07:31 PM
Where is the miller bridge?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 07:34 PM
miller road where it crosses the creek just east of centerville road.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/08 07:38 PM
thanks!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/08 03:58 PM
how's the fishing at the creek after the snow???
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/08 04:22 PM
well Tom... I've never fished after or during a snow... so if ya head out there please report... i dunno when imma end up headin out there but next week is lookin good for me...
Talked to the game warden today... told him about the poachin goin on down here... i was informed that he along w/ all the dallas county Wardens are very aware of the situation and are doing what they can... he said that it sucks that he can't be out there at all times to watch these people but he's got a whole county to look after... can't concentrate on one creek...
I understand his point but maybe we need more Wardens...
Your thoughts??
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/08 07:22 PM
how's the fishing at the creek after the snow???
I fished last night and no bites. The current was too strong and the water too mirkly. Noone was there but me LOL.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/08 11:56 PM
Noone was there but me LOL.
on good days, thats the best!! but on bad days it sucks but really nice to fish alone every once in a while... good luck on ur next outing
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/08 12:38 AM
REPORT- was out at my fishing hole around 6 ... caught 11 sandies. they werent biting on plastics ,... more on xraps and spinners ... although fishing was slow ,... i didnt get skunked !!!!
-saturday 3/8/08
so far 4 are going ... if your ready for a free guide .... i am open for saturday .... PM me for details
Posted By: phxdrumpro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/08 02:25 AM
I sure would fish with you guys on Saturday SONFISH but I have to go up to Chicago for a few days. I am really excited about the sand bass run when things warm up.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/08 03:13 AM
i may be there sat. where u gonna be? between firewheel and gunrange or what?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/08 05:07 AM
sorry for the no reports. im guiding in brokenbow right now till friday next week. so i will not be able to get down there for about a week. the cold weather is good for me and the trout up here, but i dont think it is vey good for yall down there. plus it is supoose to snow thurs again. so it will continue to be slow for yall. looks to me like yall are havin trouble...? Are yall lost w/o me? lol.......
i still have some open trips avalible at the end of march after the 19th. unlike SONFISH i dont do it for free. (i think that i catch more than him as well) so when yall go with him and dont catch anything, or not a lot, PM me and ill show you the way. (still love ya though, SONFISH.) see yall friday next weekish........ -CAREY
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/08 03:24 PM
No wonder there isnt any fish left. Tfly aka The Fishgod took them with him and gave us rain and snow.
I agree FREE is never as good as paying som1 for them. AHAHA
free! did some 1 say free
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/08 04:55 PM
its snowing like crazy up here. left my digital cam in dallas. but its very pretty up here.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/08 05:46 AM
Well has anybody fished the creek the past couple of days? I havent been since the beginning of last week I kinda miss the place lol!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/08 04:53 PM
im with you on that adam! we def. gotta get back out there as soon as it get warmer! can't wait to catch limits and get home and drink a lotta beer and cut em up!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/08 05:22 PM
You mean watch me cut'em up while you drink beer! Isnt that how it always ended up workin last year? haha either way I cant wait for that either!
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 01:44 PM
I agree-
I live near the gun range, I keep seeing cars but no reports...
I am going out today and I'll do some scouting (or mud sliding).
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 04:32 PM
im back in town for the day..........i guess ill go see whats goin on....
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 04:39 PM
Looking forward to yalls reports!
Posted By: qwiksdraw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 06:20 PM
I'm new to the area and looking for some decent areas for bank fishing near Sachse, TX. I will check the Miller Road site. Rowlett creek comes all the way to Sachse, do fish come up this far?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 06:33 PM
they stop at pleasant valley near the gun range. there is a dam about a mile upstream from the gun range and they cant jump 20 ft up in the air....
REPORT: as u can see im already back.... caught 4. it was terrible. only one other guy had fish and he had minners. i used jigs and rapalas. water is moving really fast. so i guess im going back to broken bow. fishing is terrible down here......
Posted By: qwiksdraw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 06:51 PM
Thanks, I guess the water is fast because of the recent rain/snow, plus the cold slowed things a bit. I'll skip it for today, but might run by after work during the week or wait til the week end.
Does this park get crowded?
Any other places near by? I've been to Lake Lavon, lots of parks, but the banks are awefully muddy.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 08:29 PM
I would wait till the weekend... hell maybe longer... supposed to get a hell of a rain up to 2inches tonight... butit will bring em up though... good luck if ya go... imma stick w/ largemouth for now till weather gets really good
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 11:01 PM
with all this rain, im thinkin HYBRIDS. hope so anyway . they came thru last year in bunches for a few days. caught 3 bigguns one day.used lil fishie and caught 2 of them in same spot on back 2 back casts. i was wore out lol.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/08 11:57 PM
ya we had a few run ins w/ those bigger hybrids... lotta fun
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/08 10:59 AM
Went fishing on jigs and minnows yesterday at the creek off firewheel, near gunrange and miller, NOTHING.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/08 02:41 AM
how fast the water runnin now?!?
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/08 08:15 PM
OK... So Sunday I show up at dawn and there 9 cars at Firewheel. I'm going to start and somebody is leaving already; Nothing. I wast about 3 hours using jigs & minnow upstream from bridge is slower water. Nothing. I pack up to leave at about 9:30 and go to gun range. As soon as I park, three other guys from Firewheel show up. I' walking down to Pleasant Valley bridge and two guys are leaving; Nothing.
Let's see... 7 guys with nothing. We need some WARM rain!
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/08 08:22 PM
Two words for you guys: Cooper Spillway--been catching hybrids 4-6lbs and the occasional sandbass. Bit of a hike for you Dallas area guys--approx. 1 hour drive--I live in Greenville so only @ 30min. I'm off next week for Spring Break and will be fishing most of the time...give me a holler!
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/08 11:10 PM
mann cooper sounds like a good idea ,.. works been very slow ,.. might as well
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/08 11:39 PM
rowlett is high FAST and dirty
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 03:38 AM
Where is cooper spillway? I've fished Cooper Lake only once and that was 5 or 6 years ago. Any info is appreciated.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 04:40 AM
fasho
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 06:05 AM
What is "fasho"
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 06:27 AM
good question adam... what is fasho? just wonderin
Posted By: redraiderfisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 10:12 AM
"fasho" for sure... Cooper is a bit of a drive but a few years ago was more or less worth it. I haven't fished it since the drought for the last few years, but back before that it was a hot spillway for hybrids.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 12:33 PM
fosho lol
went yesterday caught 2 channel cats on minnows wtf...water was moving too fast and dirty
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 12:50 PM
The entrance to Cooper spillway is across from the entrance to Doctors Creek Park
http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/cooper/
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 12:59 PM
Posted By: Steve Pebley
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 01:47 PM
nice fish from the spillway! we are catching them really good on the lake also...caught an 8.1 in my boat and a friend of mine caught a 10lber yesterday.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 02:07 PM
HAHAHAHA!!! Ok I kinda feel an idiot now fo sho !!! lol
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 03:11 PM
Thanks--yall catching 'em around the dam?
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 06:33 PM
u can access the cooper spillway via the state park i think. south sulphur unit or something like that. maps available @ tpwd. i dont know how current the google maps are sometimes
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 07:41 PM
i'm about to take a trip out to firewheel and see how it is..
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 10:18 PM
interested in ur report sandbassman.... let us know ASAP!
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/08 10:44 PM
With the weather like it's been the last couple of days, I would kill to be able to skip out of work early one of these days and hit the creek. If all this sun doesn't bring the sandies in thick, I don't know what will.
Posted By: Steve Pebley
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 02:21 AM
Thanks--yall catching 'em around the dam?
Some of them are around the dam but they are all over the lake. That 10lber was caught a few hundred yards from the dam. We had 38 in a half day today, nothing over 6.5lbs.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 05:06 AM
With the weather like it's been the last couple of days, I would kill to be able to skip out of work early one of these days and hit the creek. If all this sun doesn't bring the sandies in thick, I don't know what will.
think we need a good WARM RAIN to help if they're not runnin thick by this weekend
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 05:34 AM
alright ladies and gent's.... im back in dallas now.... so i guess ill go down there in the am today ( its almost 3 am now ) and see why yall are havin so much trouble. ill have a report by no later than noon. see ya down there if yall are there.......
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 12:37 PM
i was out there yesterday from firewheel to the gun range. the action was still slow and the water was flowing pretty fast. you could see a few fishes flopping in the water, but they wouldn't hit anything that i threw at them in the 1.5 hrs that i was there.
the water is still a bit cold and i'm going to wait until we get a weeks worth of 80 degree weather.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 12:48 PM
seems like we have been waiting and talking about this for ever. Its supposed to get well into the 80's tomorrow. Fox news was saying 90 degrees for the high. Bring on the heat!!!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 02:15 PM
got at the gun range at about 8 am this morning... walked 1/2 way to firewheel and found a school in 3 ft of water. my client and i both got our limits plus. all were released. only about 5 of them were females but still around 13 inches average.. all on jigs. see yall in the am tommoroow.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 02:27 PM
Hitting that **** it up!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 04:27 PM
I havent been down there in I guess 2 weeks but I guess its about time to think about headin back out there!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 04:31 PM
got at the gun range at about 8 am this morning... walked 1/2 way to firewheel and found a school in 3 ft of water. my client and i both got our limits plus. all were released. only about 5 of them were females but still around 13 inches average.. all on jigs. see yall in the am tommoroow.
How do you know how deep the water is? You wading in there? Also how was the current and water clarity? I havent been out there in a couple weeks.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 04:33 PM
I think he wears goggles and dips his head under the water and looks around lol.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 04:35 PM
where abouts off of firewheel are ya'll fishing?
i might be hitting the wrong spots up in that area...towards the gun range is my cup of tea....
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 07:10 PM
i'll be out there tomorrow pm and sunday.
TARPON...i think i know the spot you're talking about. i fished it the other day, that's where i'm headed tomorrow. i found another BEAUTIFUL little hole also. we should meet up down there. i'll be in camo waders.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 08:58 PM
sounds like adam and i are gonna have to head out there next week before the rains
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 10:35 PM
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 11:26 PM
lol never seen it spelt that way! thats funny
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/08 11:29 PM
well i will be out there tomorrow. let yawl know how long it takes me to limit out lol
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 01:49 AM
sounds good fro chop! can't wait
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 05:57 AM
Hmmmmmm............
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 06:00 AM
i think ill go fishin in the am as well..........
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 12:46 PM
you were posting at 3am and your going fishing in the morning? You must not sleep.
Posted By: Daddycajun
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 01:13 PM
I need a job like that
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 05:14 PM
well- i didnt make it lol. just woke up. i kept drinkin beer and realised it was like 5 am......o well. ill definetly be there sat all day pretty much.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 09:42 PM
dropped by 30 minutes below firewheel and saw one caught 50 yards below bridge in the deep hole. their was a six way going. crossed lines from six different minnow dunkers.a sight to be seen. lol .never saw that many lines messed up.oh and it was hot tamale out there. hope the fishing gets hot SOON.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 10:39 PM
Went to Miller after work today around 4 stayed about 20 min looked bad so I went to Firewheel. Fished about 200 yds North from the bridge. I got 7 in about 30 min all males. 2 were small. Missed 2 also. Left when some guy came over on my right and started casting over me. He caught squat while I kept catchin'.
Should of seen his face when i took my fish offa the stringer and let 'em go get more weight.
I'll be back tomorrow.
I'm the Red Sox fan.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/08 11:01 PM
guess i need to sleep good and dream up a limit
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/08 12:24 AM
i was hopin yall would all have limits today! glad i didn't waste my gas headin up there... but posted pics on the Lavon Hybrids and Sandies thread.... check em out hope to hear more from yall before tomorrow AM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/08 03:21 AM
see yall in the am......no beer tonight!!!
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/08 04:59 AM
I went to the bike park for an hour this morning and caught 4 and 3 of them full of eggs. I was hanging up on some underwater structure where the bites were coming and kept losing lures and a few fish. I was spending too much time retying.
Posted By: lextech
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 02:06 AM
I plan on getting there in the A.M. it has been way too long since I have caught a sand bass. maybe fourth trip will be the one.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 02:10 AM
Soo How is the report today to whoever went?
Tarponfly how did you u do?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 02:41 AM
caught 5 in 1 1/2 hours. one was a nice female. further up stream
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 04:37 AM
I kinda miss the place! I might head out there tom. ... I am worried its gonna be to crowded though, what do yall think is it worth the drive from plano?
Posted By: crappie fan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 04:48 AM
If it has to do with fishing it is always worth a drive. You can't catch a fish on the couch so you might as well drive down. I will be at Lake Athens all day trying to catch a ShareLunker. Wish me luck.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 04:56 AM
You are def. right about that Crappie fan! lol I wont be on the couch, I will be fishin somewhere just not sure if thats the place I wanna go yet or not lol! Hope you catch a whopper! Good Luck!
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 11:16 AM
There was over 40 cars Friday morning in the parking lot, if you think that is crowded. That is too crowded for 5 an hour, but not too bad for limits.
Posted By: p0ktaces
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 03:08 PM
My son and I went at the Firewheel at 7:30am and there were over 40 cars. We went to gun range and there were at leat 15 people fishing. We tried for 1 hr and left. I guess will go at 6am next time. good luck to everyone.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 04:57 PM
man i wish only the few of us on here knew about this place! that would be awesome! not having to worry about gettin snagged all the time by someone fishin with minnows... bet yall wish the same huh... probably gonna hit up the creek after these rains we're supposed to get next two days...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 06:01 PM
Report: got to the creek before lite on sat mornin. mlient and i caught about 40 sandies. the yellows moved in as well and those things got pretty annoying. the fish actually started to spawn at about 4 pm saturday night. i was standing near a shallow spot and could see hundreds of sandies and yellows. so after this rain it should kick into high gear. ill be out there flyfishin in the am mon.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 06:03 PM
TYPE-O: My client and i.
oh yeah---- i have never scean that many cars down there ever before. and Lavon dam was crazy as well........
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 07:35 PM
nice report Tarpon... can't wait... i dont know if i'd go out on a weekend this year... last year was bad enough... prob see ya out there after the rain
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 10:49 PM
Went to Rowlett creek behind the park on 66 today. Got there at about 2pm and fish under the 66 bridge. We left at about 6pm. I caught 7 Sand bass. 3 were really big. My buddies girlfriend took some pictures. I'll post them up once she uploads them. We were the only people there and thats just how I like it!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/08 11:22 PM
Report: talked to some of yall today. nice to meet ya.
-other than that i got there at 530 pm-left at dark. caught 14-18 sandies. half were on the fly rod. jigs as well on the spinnin reel. still tons of fish still movin in. some are spawning as well. pics will be up later tonight after the bar.
do u use a boober with the jig. tube jig?
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 07:19 AM
rain aint supposed to hit till about 3pm guys... get out there and fish on!
Posted By: BradCrow4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 11:14 AM
Started fishing around 7:30 yesterday morning and caught 11. At around 9:00 the bite totally shut off. Went back Sunday evening and only managed 2. Good to meet you tarponfly
Posted By: tx_eyez
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 11:41 AM
Went sunday for couple hours and caught some nice ones. Two hybrids caught in the same spot one was 18 and other was a litttle over 17.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 12:24 PM
Much props to Tarponfly on saturday morning at rowlett creek. I had some good eatin!
Fish is descaled and gutted. I eat the Roe.
Season the whole fish with Salt and Pan fry in veggie oil on medium high heat.
This is asian style cooking, we dont eat the heads or bones but leave them on. Only eat this way with Chopsticks and a bowl of rice. The idea is to lock all of the fishes flavors in by keeping the bone and heads intact. Now this is only for bass since the bass skin is not fatty or fishy tasting. The skin when pan friend becomes very cripsy layer and taste awsome!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 12:35 PM
chop that head lol. congrats
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 12:37 PM
Ah, so that's how you cook them. I tried filleting, I'm pretty new, so I only had a handful of meat.
I caught my first Sand Bass out of the creek on Saturday. I had my two little girls out there, so I couldn't keep fishing a good spot by the gun range. They just wanted to play in the rapids area (aka the fun flat place).
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 01:26 PM
I usually just throw mine back. I cant stand picking fish bones out of food. I like nice boneless filets.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 02:07 PM
come on rain come in fish......
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 02:17 PM
good time to fish now since its warm outside? i could defintely take off work anytime i want.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 02:29 PM
good time to fish now since its warm outside? i could defintely take off work anytime i want.
i plan on heading down there tues/wed/thurs as the weather permits.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 02:38 PM
same here
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 04:17 PM
Anybody been out yet today?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 05:53 PM
caught 7 in an hour in one place on green lure. then they stopped and tried another spot and caught 0 there in 30 minutes.mostly males
saw a 5 foot AT LEAST snake on a trail north of firewheel . my foot was about a foot from his head. moved back quick. luckily he didnt bite but i hightailed it back towards the bridge and quick. usually see very few snakes out there. guess he was enjoying the heat.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 06:28 PM
i'm hoping that the rain will barely miss the creek...i'm trying to go there after work
Posted By: HB22
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 07:46 PM
Took my boys with me this mornin. First time out this year. TRASH TRASH TRASH. Never seen it so bad in the creek. No wonder fish tastes funny!
Fished below Gun Range. 10 keepers (9males)and some throw backs in a couple of hours in several different holes. Water level needs to come up. It needs to rain 2-3 inches tonight.
HB22
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 07:58 PM
Ran into a Copperhead on the trail at Miller Rd. area myself this morning. I let him have the path.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 09:30 PM
how far of a walk is that, from the park to the 66 bridge?
i fished several hours today, caught a couple keepers to go with the fish from sunday. all of my fish hit rapalas and all were males. several guys using minnows had better stringers but fish werent real active today. friday seemed alot better i saw several stringers of real nice females...not sure where the girls have gone but i'd like to know. i may try 66 tomorrow if the weather allows
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 09:43 PM
hey bassfroshop, i think i saw you today. i was the asian kid across the creek with the camo pants.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 10:00 PM
yea that was probably me . they hit decent for a while then stopped. say hello next time
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 10:39 PM
the walk from the park to the 66 bridge takes about 5 minutes
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 10:46 PM
I was over at Firewheel today too....Caught one dinker..was there from about 11:00 to almost 1:00 i think.Saw a couple guys doing the wade thing catching em though but it was a bit slow for them too.So...i moved to a diffrent place all together and had better luck.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 10:57 PM
they are in different holes.u just have to move until u find em.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 11:00 PM
crappie hook were u asian guy wearin waders throwing a rapala.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/08 11:10 PM
things definately slowed down since friday...at least from what i saw. maybe this rain will help
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 12:33 AM
i went out this afternoon and me and my brother caught 17 keepers 2 unders and 2 yellow bass
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 12:38 AM
dang u da man today.nice. shoulda been fishin next to u. haha
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 12:41 AM
ya you really couldnt fish where every body else was you had to find your own spot
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 12:49 AM
what were u using
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 01:01 AM
jigs
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 01:16 AM
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/sandbassrowlettecreek005.jpghttp://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/sandbassrowlettecreek002.jpgsome of yall are having problems i see...... the guy i guided sat was catching fish near me today. so i guess i still do my job well. ....
Report: got there at 530 pm today (monday). limited by 730. caught about 40 all together. jigs. rapalas,and flyrod.
-----PICS ARE ON THE ABOVE LINK from today!!!!-------------
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 01:33 AM
hey t fly i left right before you got there and i caught mine on the jig you showed me but without the bobber
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 01:53 AM
way to go kiddo
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:56 AM
t-fly, how much u charging? pm me if you want to.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 03:25 AM
$125 Half Day. Am trips are best. (not a lot of people- so you can learn to fly fish as well if you want to.)
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 04:01 AM
Taking off on Friday. I will have an entire day to catch as many fish as I can. Does anyone try to fish the creek at night?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 04:18 AM
I have seen some people showing up right at dark when I have been leaving before and also seen people catchin them with light up bobbers and minnows when I have been walking out after dark but I have never really tried it!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 04:18 AM
Great lookin stringer by the way fishinboy!
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 12:51 PM
well boys it looks like the rain made it....i will be hitting up my hole on thurs/friday
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:17 PM
$125 Half Day. Am trips are best. (not a lot of people- so you can learn to fly fish as well if you want to.)
ya'll should really book with tarpon if you want to fill the freezer and are new to the creek.
this is the result of him helping a few of us out last season
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:18 PM
sand bass man were you out there yesterday
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:20 PM
sand bass man were you out there yesterday
no sir not yet...i'm waiting until after the rain before i head out there. i will definately be out there thurs or friday
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:20 PM
what do yall think this rain will do to the fishing here ?
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:27 PM
I have no idea.
And I'm not about to find out for many many days as I do not want to fall in.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:27 PM
what do yall think this rain will do to the fishing here ?
with last years experience i would wait 2-3 days after the rain for the water to clear up and settle down a bit before fishing. it's a big ol fiesta down there after the rain and you can see the sandies popping up everywhere
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:39 PM
Im thinking about fishing in this rain right now! Ill report back if im still alive!
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 02:42 PM
yea sandbass man thats what i thought about doing bcuz i wanna fish it on friday u think the water will clear up by then ?
Posted By: birthrightbob
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 03:11 PM
i fished the miller rd bridge the other day and the only thing that i did was some guy came up in an inflatible boat with a popper in his ear so i helped him with his new piercings and got a sun burn
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 03:11 PM
depends on when it quits raining. it'll take a day or two.
t-fly, email me @ chattin@att.net. maybe we'll set something up.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 04:17 PM
crappie_hook: i sent you a PM. you will see a blinking letter at the top of the page where it says "my stuff".
after this rain it will be awsome down there if you know what your doing.it will probley be sat or sunday till it all clears up though.......
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 04:47 PM
just hope it stops rainin now... then maybe by saturday but sunday for sure
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 04:57 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ROWLETTE CREEK NEAR SACHSE. * UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 0130 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.30 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST * FLOOD STAGE IS 24.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER SHOULD RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO A CREST NEAR 26 FEET BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER SHOULD FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY EVENING. * THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.1 FEET ON APR 22 1985.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:05 PM
if it's gonna hit 26ft by this afternoon, it better hurry. i live off 66 and we just aint had that much rain.....yet
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:28 PM
yea sandbass man thats what i thought about doing bcuz i wanna fish it on friday u think the water will clear up by then ?
usually depends on when it stops raining....when it does i give it 2-3 days.....
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:30 PM
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:30 PM
i remember when it flooded last year in the creek...it was so wild with all the rapid water moving through. i actually saw a man out there with a raft riding the water!
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:31 PM
if it is not cleared up totally is it even worth fishing it ?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:32 PM
yeah i do hope he is kidding as well...i went out there when it was flooded and one mis step can cause a very deadly lesson
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:32 PM
if it is not cleared up totally is it even worth fishing it ?
it sure is!!! just change up the color of your jigs and them sandies will see them in minor cloudied water...
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:34 PM
ok so bright colors bcuz im going on friday and im sure it is gunna be a little cloudy then is it better in the morning or afternoon ?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:41 PM
ok so bright colors bcuz im going on friday and im sure it is gunna be a little cloudy then is it better in the morning or afternoon ?
why not spend the whole day? it varies for me...they will hit non stop for like an hr and it will be dead for a few hrs and pick back up again....you will actually see the fishes playing with the trash as it floats by....you can probably have fun using a popper and try to do some top water action....
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:46 PM
ok i have the whole day to spend so i guess i will stay all day
what baits normally work best ? i know at joe pool a orange panfish assassin fished slow works good but that is joe pool
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:49 PM
ok i have the whole day to spend so i guess i will stay all day
what baits normally work best ? i know at joe pool a orange panfish assassin fished slow works good but that is joe pool
i basically use rooster tails all day long...and sometimes a rapala....
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 05:51 PM
what about roadrunners i have a rattle trap too but it is full size
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 06:02 PM
what about roadrunners i have a rattle trap too but it is full size
road runners will work as well
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 06:04 PM
TAKE SOME CLEATS! and a towel and also a change of clothes! just my 2 cents!
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 06:07 PM
roadrunners will work
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 06:27 PM
darker colors work best in muddy water. chart and orange tints dissapear in stained water. black and varios shad patterns will show up best. if you ever want to test this take a chart ji and a black jig and lower them slowly. the chart will dissapear b4 the black.
stay off the slick clay banks. you fall in that crk right now and you may wind up in hubbard. tie yourself off to a tree or something in case you do fall. it'll stop you.
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 06:46 PM
ooo ok imma try a black and chart. road runner i also have a black shad thing i will try
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 06:51 PM
I was totally kidding, thanks for your concern.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 07:23 PM
hahahahahahaahahah
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 07:34 PM
hmmmm being tired to a tree and fishing isnt a bad idea.
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 07:37 PM
I was totally kidding, thanks for your concern.
I have been thinking about how fun the kayak would be in that current. But I dont wanna consider hitting one of the bridges at that speed.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 07:55 PM
just stay away from the creek till it clears for a bit. if you have the fishing urge ----go to lavon dam. they will be bitting there till they close the gates. its safer and the water stays clear.if its not rainin weds am, the fishing should be really good at the dam. (you might even have a Tarponfly sighting there if ur lucky.) - and watch out for the bears, they are getting thick out there with all the fish everywhere.......
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 09:19 PM
Yeah my buddy sean just drove across the firewheel bridge over the creek and he said that the water is out in the field past the bike trails to the second tree line! Def. dont think it will be cleared up in a few days! lol
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 10:16 PM
i hope it does want to fish it on friday
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 10:57 PM
i hope it does want to fish it on friday
worst comes to worst it will clear up on sunday....which is a great way for me to spend my sundays
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/08 11:00 PM
if it is suppose to drop back below flood stage late this evening i would think that it should clear up and settle down pretty quick as long as it doesnt rain again am i right ?
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 12:48 AM
seems like 4-5 yrs ago a kid drowned down by the preserve area. they went swimming after a good rain.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 01:22 AM
saturday should be good.
Posted By: JEJ34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 03:08 AM
fishin'aholic 2
I'm getting the itch to get out there, too. Maybe I'll see you and others out there Saturday.
I want to try Lavon Dam but not sure how to get there. I've only fished Lavon a few times and my buddy was towing his boat with his truck so I didn't really pay attention. I live in North Dallas. Any info is appreciated.
See ya at Rowlett Creek!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 04:02 AM
im going to the dam in the early am. if,...? i wake up and go........ill post on the lavon dam site..... other than that ill see yall at the creek friday all day. (or the dam..?)
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 11:12 AM
im going to the dam in the early am. if,...? i wake up and go........ill post on the lavon dam site..... other than that ill see yall at the creek friday all day. (or the dam..?)
Ill be at the Dam around 12 midnight thursday for some Crappie fishing. Then ill be at the rowlett creek Friday and Saturday morning. Hit me up when your on your way down there.
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 11:48 AM
I drove by the gun range on my way to work this morning. There's a minivan off the road in the pasture near Miles Rd. The creek is all the way up to the bottom of the Pleasant Valley bridge. There is debris 3ft. up the fences around the gun range.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 03:05 PM
yup, i was catching fish in the field above the creek. its pretty high...
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 05:55 PM
anyone drive out to the creek today to check it out? i might drive by and take some pictures
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 06:06 PM
anyone drive out to the creek today to check it out? i might drive by and take some pictures
You gonna drive all the way out there to take pictures? I can do it for ya since i live right by it.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 06:12 PM
anyone drive out to the creek today to check it out? i might drive by and take some pictures
You gonna drive all the way out there to take pictures? I can do it for ya since i live right by it.
if you don't mind lee.....i would like to get an idea how high the water is to see what day i will attempt to go fish there
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 06:24 PM
aight ill take pictures under the firewheel bridge.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 10:19 PM
Drove by it today and it was still pretty high! The water is still like chocolate milk and movin real fast! I would bet its gonna be atleast friday at the earliest!
Posted By: qwiksdraw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 10:26 PM
I drove by Miller Road at 4:30 Pm. The water was moving fast but I would say the color was more of a cafe'au lait!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 10:34 PM
haha
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/08 10:49 PM
Starting next week Saturday MARCH 29th, 2008 will be the ROWLETT CREEK SANDOFF FISHING TOURNEY! (TIME)2:30pm-5:00pm (BUY-IN)$20 a person.
(RULES)
1. Absolutely no live bait!(lures only)
2. 1 stringer per person. (This means no giving away fish to anyone in the tourney)
3. Sand bass must be of 12 inches of length. (usually 10 inches legally, but in this case only 12 inches for the tourney.
4. Register at 1:30pm, must pay buy-in fee and fully register before starting at 2:30pm fish anywhere in the creek.
5. This is an absolute bank fishing tourney so no jumping into the creek w/ kayaks,tubes,johnboats etc...
6. The weigh-in will be consisted of the largest and most Sandbass caught in the 2:30pm-5:00pm time period. Fish must be lively as possible.(So keep your fish in the water)
7. Depending on how many people register I will total up the prize pool and figure out what the payouts will be. 10% will be donated to TFF for future events.
8. Play nice, theres plenty of creek for everyone. HAVE FUN!!!
Must register before then...How to register?? PM me and let me know if your going to be out there... Name and phone number must be a TFF member.
THIS IS A MORE THEN BRAGGING RIGHTS EVENT... WHO WILL BE THE 2008 ROWLETT CREEK FISHING KING/QUEEN.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 12:17 AM
has anybody drove by firewheel today. how did it look
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 12:21 AM
so far 4 have signed up w/ good actions! $80pot so far
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 02:19 AM
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 02:38 AM
Yep.... If you wanna slip and fall into the creek now is the time! haha I cant imagine how slick the banks are right now! Not really sure I wanna find out either!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 04:49 AM
i guess ill try to catch a fish or two, so im in the tourney. (i smell a sandbass crown).
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 05:05 AM
not to be rude man but there aint no way a "guide" should be able to take the crown! lol we already know you're the champ! let one of us win it! hahahah
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 05:07 AM
creeks gonne be muddy for a while.... the banks i mean... guessin the waters gonna clear up after about 3 days.... see yall out there by monday fo sho!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 11:10 AM
I think i may just join this contest for fun. Might get lucky
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 12:02 PM
hmm whats today friday? i think the water will simmer down by saturday/sunday.
i will be going out there friday after work to check out the creek. thanks for the pictures lee....
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 12:08 PM
No problem Johnny. Today is Thursday. I had fun out there yesterday. There were some guys with ATVs mudding out in the parking lot. I took my AWD subaru out there and did some donuts with them.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 12:30 PM
damn it's thursday?!!? i'm hungover
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 01:02 PM
damn it's thursday?!!? i'm hungover
X2!!!
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 02:21 PM
SANDOFF TOURNEY POT @ $120
PRE REGISTER NOW BY PMING ME W/
NAME
PHONE NUMBER#
TFF USER NAME
YOU PAY THE $20 AT THE DAY OF THE TOURNEY!
HOLLA!
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 02:26 PM
Starting next week Saturday MARCH 29th, 2008 will be the ROWLETT CREEK SANDOFF FISHING TOURNEY! (TIME)2:30pm-5:00pm (BUY-IN)$20 a person.
(RULES)
1. Absolutely no live bait!(lures only)
2. 1 stringer per person. (This means no giving away fish to anyone in the tourney)
3. Sand bass must be of 12 inches of length. (usually 10 inches legally, but in this case only 12 inches for the tourney.
4. Register at 1:30pm, must pay buy-in fee and fully register before starting at 2:30pm fish anywhere in the creek.
5. This is an absolute bank fishing tourney so no jumping into the creek w/ kayaks,tubes,johnboats etc...
6. The weigh-in will be consisted of the largest and most Sandbass caught in the 2:30pm-5:00pm time period. Fish must be lively as possible.(So keep your fish in the water)
7. Depending on how many people register I will total up the prize pool and figure out what the payouts will be. 10% will be donated to TFF for future events.
8. Play nice, theres plenty of creek for everyone. HAVE FUN!!!
Must register before then...How to register?? PM me and let me know if your going to be out there... Name and phone number must be a TFF member.
THIS IS A MORE THEN BRAGGING RIGHTS EVENT... WHO WILL BE THE 2008 ROWLETT CREEK FISHING KING/QUEEN.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 03:59 PM
So no waders? That kinda sucks! Well you guys have fun, I would love to be in it but I have to go try and get a turkey that weekend! Its opening weekend the 29th!
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 04:49 PM
Shoot, I can't make the Sandoff. I'll be on Fork that day.
Sounds like fun!
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 07:38 PM
SANDOFF TOURNEY POT NOW @ $160
PRE REGISTER NOW BY PMING ME W/
NAME
PHONE NUMBER#
TFF USER NAME
YOU PAY THE $20 AT THE DAY OF THE TOURNEY!
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 07:43 PM
i would but this takes no skillz. creek fishing is easy and anyone can win. i'll pass. going for large mouth instead.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 08:34 PM
hows da water look 2day
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 09:40 PM
I dont know about that biddy-boppa!
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/08 11:38 PM
SANDOFF TOURNEY POT NOW @ $160
PRE REGISTER NOW BY PMING ME W/
NAME
PHONE NUMBER#
TFF USER NAME
YOU PAY THE $20 AT THE DAY OF THE TOURNEY!
do mythical monsters count?
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 12:08 AM
SANDOFF TOURNEY POT NOW @ $160
PRE REGISTER NOW BY PMING ME W/
NAME
PHONE NUMBER#
TFF USER NAME
YOU PAY THE $20 AT THE DAY OF THE TOURNEY!
do mythical monsters count?
depends if you catch it at the creek homie
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 12:10 AM
looks like im going to take this prize money i win this year to book a saltwater fishing trip!!!!!! i should be able to limit out really fast... goodluck to everyone ... but no luck is needed for me !!!!!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 02:07 AM
its going to rain again sunday.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 02:35 AM
MARCH 29
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 02:42 AM
if it was on a weekday that would be awesome! but there's gonna be a million people out there and we're not gonna be able to fish it! unless ur name is Tfly of course... hahaha i'll be there most likely
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 02:55 AM
yep...34 degrees monday.
hey biddy...if no skill is involved, put in your cash. if not, keep your smart a_ _ comments in your pocket. some people talk more than they fish. i'm betting you're one of them.
about the rules.... whats the fish limit gonna be? surely it will be like a 5-10 fish limit/total weight. that way we can cull out smaller fish. if we call it a tournament, lets apply some tournament style limit rules to make it a little more legit.
otherwise the first guy to 25 fish will most likely win.
i say a 5 or 10 fish limit, total weight wins???????????????
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 03:07 AM
FYI- im going to win. so it does not matter what happens. but yes the 1st to 25 will probley win. if you can hit the 25 mark? i will have mine..........will you?
-Hittin the creek in the am (friday) to see if i can get a bite. report will be up by 2 pm or sooner. (if i can make it up the bank back to my truck?-
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 05:41 AM
(if i can make it up the bank back to my truck?-
Haha you might wanna take some rope and tie off before you go down so you can pull yourself back up! haha Good luck!
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 10:27 AM
did the guy who showed up for the trash clean up get his prize?
Posted By: JIGGINJJ
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 01:10 PM
That's me.T fly did PM me but I never replied back.I sure appreciated his offer.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 01:25 PM
i wonder if the creek cleared up any yet? i will be checking it out after work today
Posted By: G-Meister
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 02:13 PM
i hope the creek clears up soon..just got some waders and a few hard baits before it rained and itchin to use em! hopefully it doesn't rain too hard sunday
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 03:27 PM
(if i can make it up the bank back to my truck?-
Haha you might wanna take some rope and tie off before you go down so you can pull yourself back up! haha Good luck!
lol i was was also curious about the limits... i think a 10 fish limit would be good..... just my 2 cents
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 03:58 PM
who cares about the tournament...i wanna go fishing right now!!!!!!
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 04:45 PM
i might go this afternoon
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 04:45 PM
if it isnt to muddy
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 05:50 PM
Just got back from the creek. 9am to 2:30pm
they biting slow, but surely in the muddy waters
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 05:58 PM
Lol, don't get mad cuz its true. Its freaking sandbass fishing. Any monkey can fish sandbass and I agree that its fun. They are stuck in a creek and if they hungry then they will bite.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 06:38 PM
what'd you catch em on leephan?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 06:45 PM
lee and i fished together for a bit, and they were hitting silver spinners/roostertails. water murkey and high. i only totaled 8 today in the 2 hours i was down there. so im going to wait till after the cold front sun to go. now im going to focus on barley sodas for a couple of days......
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 07:28 PM
^^ what Tarponfly said, catfish bit on minnows and bass slowly bit on anything shiney. Water is very muddy.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 11:30 PM
Went out there and fished the 66 bridge. We were there for about an hour. I didnt catch anything but my buddy caught a pretty big hybrid or sandbass. It actually broke his pole in half. It was 19 inches long. Is it a hybrid or a sand bass?
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 11:42 PM
i went to the firewheel this evening and i caught 12 keepers and 1 under and my dad caught 6 keepers
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 11:42 PM
the camera battery is dead
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/08 11:43 PM
it is a hybrid
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 12:16 AM
its a minnow
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 12:23 AM
t- fly , i may surprise you.... one good hybrid will drastically change the outcome of this little contest. i hooked one today, but i never stood a chance w/him in that current. that other guy that was wading with me went for a net, but that fish NEVER QUIT stripping line.
anyone fishing tomorrow am???
Posted By: 01Lightning
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 12:51 AM
t- fly , i may surprise you.... one good hybrid will drastically change the outcome of this little contest. i hooked one today, but i never stood a chance w/him in that current. that other guy that was wading with me went for a net, but that fish NEVER QUIT stripping line.
anyone fishing tomorrow am???
I want to go am fishing tomorrow, just can't get anyone to committ to going
I'm all the way in Addison Tx.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 01:12 AM
i will be there in the morning fish ON!
Posted By: 01Lightning
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 01:23 AM
Where are you headed to??
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 01:24 PM
I have some random Rowlett creek pics.
Don't slip on the mud like I did.
Before the big rains that came through. I was sinking in the mud.
Caught a nice sand bass
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 01:41 PM
Black bass are hitting at Bachman DaveG, give it another chance
Right now is the PRIME TIME for catching a wall hanger, from the lower end of the lake!
Biguns everywhere down there right now!
Rudy
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 01:46 PM
Black bass are hitting at Bachman DaveG, give it another chance
Right now is the PRIME TIME for catching a wall hanger, from the lower end of the lake!
Biguns everywhere down there right now!
Rudy
Are you talking about where the creek meets the lake?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 04:13 PM
i'm about to head to the creek for some sand bass action...hopefully
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 04:52 PM
me and my dad went this morning and each caught 3 keepers and 2 unders but i should have caught about 4 more but i just couldnt set the hook
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 04:54 PM
t- fly , i may surprise you.... one good hybrid will drastically change the outcome of this little contest. i hooked one today, but i never stood a chance w/him in that current. that other guy that was wading with me went for a net, but that fish NEVER QUIT stripping line.
anyone fishing tomorrow am???
did you fish under the bridge at firewheel
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 05:55 PM
I just got back from the creek, did better today and came home with 15 white bass. Going back after i get drunk.
Edit: 15 is Nothing to brag about but its good for a beginner fisherman.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 06:04 PM
Mud and drunk might not mix but it sure could be fun to watch! haha Good luck!
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/08 06:19 PM
NO. I am talking about the lower end of the lake, down along the dam/levee fronting Denton Drive. From the Rec Ctr to the spillway.
Rudy
Posted By: p0ktaces
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 12:56 AM
We went camping to Cooper Lake. Fishing at the spillway was incredible. We caught 12 beautiful bass. Here are two pictures of a 10 lb and a 9 lb
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 03:10 AM
Those are some really nice hybrids. I got a last minute invitation to go to Cooper Saturday morning. Had to turn it down
What did you catch 'em on?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 05:08 AM
ill be down there in the am on easter sunday. due to a prior obligation that i forgot about, i will not be in the tourney. but we can have a small tourney on the side after the tourney, so i can take the crown of the winner later. im sure it will happen. and im sure i will win that one........anyways see yall in the am sunday......less than 6 hours.
the picture was a hybrid. the one you asked about.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 11:22 AM
we caught these saturday morning
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 03:57 PM
Was there from about 8-10:30 this morning a little bit downstream from the Firewheel bridge. Only caught 5 keepers, but 2 were 20" hybrids. I kept feeling like I should have caught a ton of fish, but it never really turned on. Oh well, at least that's two more hybrids than I pulled out of the creek all of last year.
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 05:00 PM
what did you catch them on
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/08 05:17 PM
A white 1/16 oz. jighead and chartreuse grub for the first one and a Shallow Shap Rap for the second one. I also got some yellow bass and some of the sandies on roadrunners and rooster tails. There were a ton of yellow bass today for some reason.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 02:51 AM
limited from 11 am till 3pm with my client. all on jigs. took home 50 fish. most of them were 2-3 lbs. biggest stringer this year for me. + the clints........
Posted By: TX0084
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 03:03 AM
I'm looking at a map and can't find Rowlett creek. What part of Hubbard does it empty into?
Posted By: laz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 03:22 AM
Fisher79,
I have been following this thread for some time and today went to the Lavon lake dam to check out the place. I saw some people fishing by the dam and also passed over the highway 78 and saw some others fishing below the bridge.
I was wondering where the Firewheel bridge exactly is. Can you give me some directions or a pointer to a Google map for it?
Thanks for your help.
Laz.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 03:25 AM
limited from 11 am till 3pm with my client. all on jigs. took home 50 fish. most of them were 2-3 lbs. biggest stringer this year for me. + the clints........
no hybrids today?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 03:47 AM
I was fishing under the 78 bridge today from about 3pm-5pm. Only caught a couple white bass.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 03:48 AM
Its right where centerville road ends.
Posted By: EVIL_SDF
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 01:45 PM
If you are on Firewheel parkway, going East, you will cross Centerville Rd. and the bride is right there. I am assuming that is the bridge that are inquiring about. I drove by there yesterday around 11am, and saw about 25 cars out there.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 02:26 PM
WAY to many people fish that spot. There are other spots on the same creek where no one goes. I have little spot that is pretty good and I have only seen another person there one time. I hate fishing shoulder to shoulder.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 07:40 PM
i'm heading out to the creek after work
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 10:46 PM
Caught 12 sandbass today in the creek below the bridge good fishing!
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/08 11:12 PM
young bucks these days ... skipping school to go fishing ,... imma start calling game wardens and have yalls asses back in school...
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/08 01:27 AM
young bucks these days ... skipping school to go fishing ,... imma start calling game wardens and have yalls asses back in school...
aahhaha most of them are probably older than you
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/08 02:01 AM
young bucks these days ... skipping school to go fishing ,... imma start calling game wardens and have yalls asses back in school...
aahhaha most of them are probably older than you
haha not really ... saw awhole bunch of youngbucks this morning at the creek.... looks like they all went to naaman forest LOL funny!!!!
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/08 03:04 AM
i doubt the game warden will care if theyre in school or not! as long as they have a fishing license. i dont believe enforcing truency is on their to do list.
fished 45 mins this am.. around 8:30 caught 10 b4 i had to go. left them biting for t-fly, we passed on my way out.
t-fly holler @ me tomorrow when you go. i'll be down there around 10:30 or so.
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/08 05:56 PM
I headed out there this morning at 8:15. Caught nothing for almost two hours. I was throwing some vibrax spinners and some white jigs. Finally, I changed to a yellow road runner. First cast landed a keeper sandy. Second cast..same thing. 5th cast, got another one. About five casts later, added another keeper. Took about 30 more casts and moved down the bank. Saw a nice little spot that was easy to get down to. I went hopping down there like I was going to down some steps. Out of the corner of my eye I spotted movement of a snake coiling up! SCARED THE S#@T out of me. I had no where to go but right into the creek! By the time I was able to compose myself and turn around the snake was slittering into a crack on the bank. I HATE SNAKES NO LIKE NO ONE ELSE! The fish were starting to bite what I was throwing, but that was it for me, I was out of there! My heart was pounding for about 2 hours.
all my fish were released (don't like sandies at all).
J
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/08 06:48 PM
HAhahahahahhaahahahahh i hope the snakes dont run into me, I would probably kill it. Gald u wernt hurt.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/08 11:04 PM
caught 11 this morning. all on roostertails. pretty slow for the most part. i went to the gun range last night about 5pm till dark. caught about 30. all sizes. went this morning and only 4. went to firewhell and caught the rest. pretty slow though compared to yesterday.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 03:19 AM
fished firewheel from 6:45 till dark, caught 12 with 2 real good females about 2.5#s still full of eggs. the rest were normal sized males 12 inches or so. males chased roostertails, but both females caufht on jigs around brush.
so what rime is the tournament on saturday?
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 03:23 AM
oh ya...lost another hybrid tonight also. thats the second one i've lost on a rapala. has to be the small hooks. this one was stripping drag just like the last one.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 03:26 AM
t-fly, i'll be down there thursday am. call me if youre not busy, i plan on fishing till i limit.
Posted By: 01Lightning
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 06:12 AM
I plan on being there thursday AM as well....maybe I'll see ya'll there.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 10:51 AM
I might be there at the creek thursday. I went to Lavon dam for Crappie fishing last night.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 02:10 PM
i'll be in camo waders hopefully w/a stringer full.
lee-u got crappie located or what? if so lets go sack'em up.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 05:02 PM
ill be at the gun range in the am on thursday.....if i dont catch enought there ill head to firewheel. if u have waders u will get into some good fishing at the range.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 07:52 PM
t-fly, u better call me b4 u leave the range, i may have all the firewheel fish on my stringer b4 u ever get out of bed.
no seriously i may join u at the range.
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 08:39 PM
Where do you park if you're gonna fish the gun range area? Off Pleasant Valley by the bridge? Last year I parked at Firewheel and walked up to the gun range. Quite a hike. I don't recommend it.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 09:18 PM
park @ the gun range. or side of the road by the bridge on pleasant valley.
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/08 10:26 PM
Thanks. Hope to be there at sunrise tomorrow if I can drag my old butt out of bed.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 03:14 AM
only about 3-5 cars fit on the west side of the bridge(depending on if they know more people ar coming.)if non e there.... then u have to park in the field 100 yrds down on the west side in the field. dont park on the east side or u will get a ticket...... crappie_hook....call me or pm me- lost ur number i think...?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 03:37 AM
went out there tonight caught one yellow bass wtf?
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 08:57 AM
Sounds like my kind of luck sometimes.
Did you notice anybody else catching much?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 12:37 PM
when walking in I did see a guy who caught a hybrid but other than that I saw nothing caught...besides some people using casting nets trying to net fish I should've just walked over to them and kicked their asses in the water lol
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 02:24 PM
^^ yeah ive seen groups of people doing that around midnight at the creek. You actually can use the net there to catch shad but its illegal to catch and keep any type of game fish. Just call the operation game thief if u see the netters keeping bass.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 05:16 PM
is that leroy's (warden) area? i'll call him, i have his cell# he'll sneak up on them like like a cat on a june bug.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 06:15 PM
I have no clue. I dont like wardens, except this one hot wadren chick that i wouldnt mind strip searching me.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 06:19 PM
ya she lives out here in rockwall co. not far from me.
HOW MANY STILL IN THE TOURN. SAT.? STILL NEED TO PRE REGISTER?
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 07:10 PM
i am probably going out there tommorrow evening did anybody do good today
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 07:11 PM
Im going out there after work today. which will be in 1 hour.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 07:15 PM
so how did the fishin go today? i will be out there tomorrow afternoon
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 07:22 PM
i'm thinking about heading out there too today after work but the action has been really slow there lately
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 07:39 PM
got there at about 10ish... limited in less than an hour. ran into a friend that was leaving due to a prior obligation, so i switched stringers and gave him my 25. stayed till about 2pm and left with another limit. jigs and crankbaits were the ticket. All at the gunrange in my secret holes. pics will be up late tonight.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/08 07:50 PM
slow....u sure u been at the same crk? i've been all over'em.
30+ on monday
15 in 1 hour on tuesday
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 01:06 AM
I don't get to fish Rowlett Creek much, its a long drive and there are other places closer to me that get pretty hot about now. But its always fun when I do. Fished it 3 times last year. The third time was the charm.
Made it down there today for the first time this year. The creek itself is beautiful. The water is fairly clear with a nice green tint flowing over a white rock bottom with some nice shoals here and there. But the banks are incredibly trashy. Its like a beautiful woman with really bad hygiene and dirty clothes.
Fished the gun range for about an hour and a half. Caught 3 but they were all nice size- one 14" and two 15". Wasn't using any technique, just chunking and winding. Saw only one other person. He knew what he was doing and was catching quite a few.
Hope to make it out there at least once more before its all over for the year. Have enjoyed reading all the reports.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 01:48 AM
slow....u sure u been at the same crk? i've been all over'em.
30+ on monday
15 in 1 hour on tuesday
yes the action for me was slow the very few hours i been out there.....
went out there today and the action is fantastic. schools of sandies are coming and signs of hybrids.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 02:11 AM
I sure hope to make it out there soon if i can! I havent been out there in weeks! Good luck everybody!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 02:34 AM
hey yall we're back! we'll be out there in the AM tomorrow! about 7 hours! see yall out there!
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 04:02 PM
got there at about 10ish... limited in less than an hour. ran into a friend that was leaving due to a prior obligation, so i switched stringers and gave him my 25. stayed till about 2pm and left with another limit. jigs and crankbaits were the ticket. All at the gunrange in my secret holes. pics will be up late tonight.
Isnt that illegal? you got 50 total.
Posted By: KrazyQ
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 04:31 PM
got there at about 10ish... limited in less than an hour. ran into a friend that was leaving due to a prior obligation, so i switched stringers and gave him my 25. stayed till about 2pm and left with another limit. jigs and crankbaits were the ticket. All at the gunrange in my secret holes. pics will be up late tonight.
Isnt that illegal? you got 50 total.
its sure is
Posted By: qwiksdraw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 05:02 PM
Well. only if you're caught!!
Posted By: KrazyQ
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 05:08 PM
Well. only if you're caught!!
Its illegal period. Why risk a big ticket. Its only fish.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 06:22 PM
ITS NOT ILLEGAL..READ THE POST. HE ONLY LEFT WITH 25 FISH. HE GAVE THE FIRST 25 AWAY AS ANOTHER GUY WAS LEAVING WITH NONE. YALL SHOULD READ A LITTLE CLOSER B4 U ACCUSE SOMEONE OF SOMETHING SUCH AS POACHING. NO LAW REGULATES HOW MANY U CAN CATCH. ONLLY HOW MANY YOU KEEP.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 06:28 PM
IF A GUY REALLY KEPT 50 FISH DO YALL REALLY THINK HED BE STUPID ENOUGH TO POST IT ON THIS FORUM.....LOOK OUT THAT WINDOW WILL YA.
Posted By: qwiksdraw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 06:29 PM
Oh. come on, you don't think I was serious. It's a joke!
Lighten up, my friend, now let's g fishin'.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 06:36 PM
IM TALKING BOUT THE FIRSY GUY...BIDDY BOPPA. sending pm quik
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 06:47 PM
qwikdray....check your pm's.
ANYONE ELSE FISHING THE TOURNAMENT @ THE CRK TOMORROW????????
STARTS AT 2:00 $20 ENTRY. PM SONFISH FOR INFO
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 06:58 PM
technically it is illegal, I THINK
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:04 PM
omg are u serious???? ok call tpw and tell them you want to report a guy who caught 50 but kept 25.....then get back w/me.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:07 PM
you can catch and give away as many as you want...the law reads "POSESSION LIMIT" 25 FISH. PER PERSON PER DAY. POSESSION MEANS HOW MANY YOU HAVE ON YOUR PERSONAL STRINGER AT A GIVEN TIME.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:11 PM
IM SORRY THE POSESSION LIMIT IS ACTUALLY 2X THE DAILY LIMIT. SO AGAIN WHAT'S IS IT THATS ILLEGAL ABOUT CATCHING 50 FREAKING SANDBASS, AND KEEPING 25. IF THATS THE CASE I'D BEEN IN HANDCUFFS YEARS AGO.
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:13 PM
wouldnt advise doing it in front of the warden. maybe i ought to stand next to tarpon and he will give me a limit. maybe someone can get an official answer from the game warden. i dunno
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:13 PM
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/general/transfer/I think the key phrase here would be this:
NO WRD is required if a person receiving the wildlife resource does not exceed the possession limit (exception: see Migratory Game Birds - Documentation).
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:18 PM
AS LONG AS YOU DONT HAVE MORE THAN 25 FISH ON YOUR STRINGER OR HIDDEN SOMEWHERE....YOURE FINE. THEY DONT CARE HOW MANY YOU CATCH OR GIVE AWAY OR THROW BACK...THEY CARE HOW MANY YOU PUT IN THE BASKET.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:19 PM
i think us guys that fished in texoma follow that particular rule. i believe that when you catch a fish and give it away, it is considered a catch for you. correct me if i'm wrong but this past year when i was fishing at texoma i couldn't give away 5 stripers and keep 5 for myself that same day.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:37 PM
IF YOU CHOOSE TO PRACTICE THAT...THATS ONE THING. BUT LEGALLY YOU CAN GIVE AWAY AS MANY AS YOU PLEASE AND STILL KEEP YOUR LIMIT. AS LONG AS YOU DONT HAVE MORE THAN THE LIMIT ON YOUR PERSONAL POSESSION. TRUST ME...IVE BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD I HAD A ROOKIE GAME WARDEN TRY THAT W/ME THATS WHY IM CERTAIN. THE ROOKIE IN QUESTION CALLED LEROY FOR CLARIFICATION, AND WAS TOLD TO LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:38 PM
GOTTA GO CATCH FISH NOW CYA @ THE CRK
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 07:42 PM
i asked a warden about it one time and he said u had to sign a certificate like buddy lees link showed above to give away a fish so i guess it is the way they interpet it. go get u and me a limit lols
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 08:23 PM
i emailed tpwd and already got a reply. guess i was right. here is the reply.wonder what the fine would be. I bet it is a bunch.
"No. It is not legal to "borrow" someone else's daily limit."
Dyanne Fry Cortez
Inland Fisheries DivisionTexas Parks and Wildlife Department(512) 389-8055
Posted By: TxRedbone
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 09:13 PM
Are the hybrids runnin in there yet? I normally fish denton creek cause i live in the area. But rowlett creek seems like its pretty good from what everyones sayin. I would like to try it out but have no idea where it is. If somebody would give me directions i would appreciate it greatly. I live in north ft worth, pm them to me please.
Thanks
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 09:24 PM
Are the hybrids runnin in there yet? I normally fish denton creek cause i live in the area. But rowlett creek seems like its pretty good from what everyones sayin. I would like to try it out but have no idea where it is. If somebody would give me directions i would appreciate it greatly. I live in north ft worth, pm them to me please.
Thanks
PM sent
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/08 11:50 PM
i emailed tpwd and already got a reply. guess i was right. here is the reply.wonder what the fine would be. I bet it is a bunch.
"No. It is not legal to "borrow" someone else's daily limit."
Dyanne Fry Cortez
Inland Fisheries DivisionTexas Parks and Wildlife Department(512) 389-8055
told ya
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 01:15 AM
are the hybrids in there? i have only seen a few guys with them on there stringers
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 01:26 AM
If Tfly wants to give his fish away I dont have a problem with it.Although he should just keep that to himself and who ever his mooching buddy is(just kiddin)although ive never caught my limit fishing the creek,although I could if I wanted too(I dont need that many fish)I myself have offered my stringer to folks Ive seen with nothing.I prefer to catch and release anyway,dont get me wrong i will keep 5 fish or so but,I think 25 fish limit on sandies is way to liberal anyway.If it was up to me I would put a 15 fish limit with a 12 inch minimum.
beware. wardens out by pleasant valley. be legal brotha
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 01:47 AM
Im as legal as you can get...I have no fear of Game wardens at all.Thats because i have no reason to fear them.Game wardens are our friends in my opinion.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 02:14 AM
Are the hybrids runnin in there yet? I normally fish denton creek cause i live in the area. But rowlett creek seems like its pretty good from what everyones sayin. I would like to try it out but have no idea where it is. If somebody would give me directions i would appreciate it greatly. I live in north ft worth, pm them to me please.
Thanks
I can give you directions but do you ever try "bear creek " that comes outta Benbrook? I hear thats a good spot and way cleaner than rowlett creek.Plenty of hybrids and sandies run in there.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 04:15 AM
yall are just upset that i catch more than you. i got my limit and a licenced fisherman took my limit for his and left. i stayed and caught another limit and went home. i never had more than 25 on my stringer at one time. (dont hate the player-hate the game.) 2 people = 50 fish... if he was with me right next to me and i had 25 fish and said take them home, its legal as long as he has 25 fish in possesion... how many of yall have givin fish to someone cause you dont want them....? but what ever---- dont answer that. just keep the fishing reports going- this is not a debate site. ill be there in the AM if the weather is good (not rainin).... new report will be up at noon or so.........
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 04:38 AM
i'll meet u there t, we'll sack up another 50....dont try and give me none of your fish though.
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 08:46 AM
Yep... Let's keep this to fishing reports and helping others to find fish. Use PM if you want to take issue with a specific topic.
Amen to Game Wardens. Stay legal and everyone wins. Break the law and face the penalties
Posted By: Fishin Boy13
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 11:16 AM
i went yesterday afternoon and caught 3 keepers and 1 under and my dad caught three keeppers and my friend caught one and is it against the law for a teenager to fish down there by himself without a license
Posted By: horns
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 12:20 PM
IF A GUY REALLY KEPT 50 FISH DO YALL REALLY THINK HED BE STUPID ENOUGH TO POST IT ON THIS FORUM.....LOOK OUT THAT WINDOW WILL YA.
LOL
anyway if you think about it, what if you had a guy that can catch alot of fish and he catches 25 , then calls a buddy to pick them up , then fishes some more and does this every day that is why it is illegal. but anyway, i'm not a guide so what do i know. many give away a few fish here and there. they just dont advertise it on a forum. lol. now lets go get us some fish
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 12:40 PM
Is the tournament still on for today? I haven't heard much trash talkin'. I'll be there if it's still on.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 04:32 PM
tournament has moved to another date ,.... due to gloomy weather... will post up info at another time..
Posted By: LuvBankFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 07:09 PM
Fishingboy...i think if you are under 17 you can fish all you want..although i think the limits may still apply.
u can fish all u want fb13.
i caught 2 in an hour above the firewhell bridge.
are u guys that are doing good, fishing above the pleasant valley bridge a ways up there? thanks
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 11:14 PM
went to the gun range today and the action was ok.....it was hit or miss
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/08 11:49 PM
I took my son out to the gun range but we only had a few minutes and were not able to get on any fish. I scouted a few places that I will try next week. I saw a few guys that caught some fish and one or two with limits.
Nice to meet you out there today Tfly and Crappiehook.
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 01:26 AM
you too man...we'll be back out there tomorrow if you want to meet up with us. pm me and i'll tell you where. 3 of us fininshed with 43 total. but we worked hard for them.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 02:02 AM
I'll tell ya one things for sure.... i sure used to like readin all the good info on here... now there aint none... just BS... i agree w/ "if you gotta problem with somethin pm the person" I signed on here thinkin there were lots a fish caught and some good reports hopefully but sad to see nothin but arguin..
Lets get to the fish talk
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 02:53 AM
hey jd...i just posted a report, 3 people 43 fish. its 2 post above yours man.
getreal- jigs , white roosters , rapalas
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 02:55 AM
BASSPROJD- did you have a recent report to post? all i saw was a complaint.....
yea i caught mine on white roosters
bass pro always gives reports. seems to be a good fella
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 04:03 AM
fished with crappiehook and his buddy today and i got my limit in less than an 1 1/2 or so. (crappiehook, " I got a bite",LOLOLOLOLOLOl!!!!"""""" anyways i killed everyone i was with. ill be at the range in the am sunday, (now). see yall later.... Oh yeah- i gave fish away again today! ...so, call the cops ..........you haters......i caught over 40 fish today- slow day.....but it will pick up. see yall in the am
Posted By: crappie_hook
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 01:06 PM
shut up carey....i seem to remember your number being more like 27. i think 40 may be stretching it. we wound up with 18 plus your 27 makes the 43 i mentioned earlier. i'll get you back. i was having some serious issues for some reason.
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 01:20 PM
Was at Firewheel this morning. Fishing was really slow on artificials. Minnows were working very well though; the guy across from me couldn't keep up with two rods. Was too lazy to go get minnows and only ended up with one keeper. Guy with the minnows had 15-20. Should have gotten the minnows.
How'd you guys do at the gun range?
Posted By: LIL-JIG
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 01:50 PM
Were is the closest place to get minnows from firewheel bridge?
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 02:32 PM
There is a place at Miller and Centerville that sells minnows but they aren't cheap and they are kind of stingy with them. Last year, I went in to buy 2 dozen and they had them pre-bagged with exactly 24 in there. If I have time, I usually try to get my minnows from somewhere else (near Lavon dam or Fisherman's Supply off I-30).
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/08 03:03 PM
i was down at the gun range yesterday and the action is definately on.....weapon of choices for me was crappie jigs, road runners and a few rapalas
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/08 01:33 AM
All this drama over rowlett creek, wow. It is a GREAT sandbass creek, year in and year out, but sure not worth all the sidebar stories developing on here.
I think i hear the "Ought To Be Legendary Cow Creek" calling me! Went there Saturday afternoon with co-worker and fishing buddy jose de la Cerda,and ran into Marc and Jigs4Life, and they were outputting as we were inputting, Did a leisurely float UPSTREAM to that Creek's rapids, picked up sandies everywhere, and about 10 black bass thrown in, DID NOT SEE ONE OTHER SOUL on the whole creek from put in pt to rapids! Beautiful stream, clear water, limestone cliffs, deep woods, and fish, lots and lots of fish!
The rapids had some guys standing in the middle of the stream, some in waders some in cutoffs. All seemed to be catching fish!
Ended up with 19 in the ice chest! Quality sandies too! As we were putting in, and Marc was taking out, the Game Warden sidled up to us in his john boat, checked licenses, registrations, etc,and urged us to call them immediately when we see things like gill netters or "overlimiters"(poachers), etc!
Thanks Marc and Jigs4Life for the jigs, the fish(Marc and Jigs gave us their keepers,5 or 6 nice sandies, and Jigs gave me some of his soon to be world famous and highly profitable homemade jigs)!
Rudy
anybody wanna give me some fish . preferably crappies. hehe
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/08 03:19 AM
Report: did not go today.
ill be there in the am though on monday. it is suppose to rain later in the day... so we will see. ill have a post up before 3 pm if i have time to go home.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/08 09:09 AM
Rudy,
Where is Legendary Cow Creek??
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 12:35 AM
Just got back from the creek. Got too dark and lots of mesquito bites. 7pm-8:30pm caught 17 keepers. White Rooster tails @ the Rapids. Going to Lavon Dam in about an hour for Crappie.
u catch em at night, bruh
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 10:13 AM
where is the rapids? I am assuming ya'll are somewhere near the gun range?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 11:41 AM
Came back from Lavon Dam same day with me and a buddy. We caught total 34 Crappie Total and a Channel cat. About 8+ slabs. Used minnows and jigs.
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 11:44 AM
AS LONG AS YOU DONT HAVE MORE THAN 25 FISH ON YOUR STRINGER OR HIDDEN SOMEWHERE....YOURE FINE. THEY DONT CARE HOW MANY YOU CATCH OR GIVE AWAY OR THROW BACK...THEY CARE HOW MANY YOU PUT IN THE BASKET.
lolz.... all these illegal fishermans get mad so quick. dang. allz i'm saying is that its illegal to fish for someone else. to me ur just as guilty as all the other poachers. did i piss u off now?
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 11:55 AM
yall are just upset that i catch more than you. i got my limit and a licenced fisherman took my limit for his and left. i stayed and caught another limit and went home. i never had more than 25 on my stringer at one time. (dont hate the player-hate the game.) 2 people = 50 fish... if he was with me right next to me and i had 25 fish and said take them home, its legal as long as he has 25 fish in possesion... how many of yall have givin fish to someone cause you dont want them....? but what ever---- dont answer that. just keep the fishing reports going- this is not a debate site. ill be there in the AM if the weather is good (not rainin).... new report will be up at noon or so.........
so now we have a guide that practice illegal fishing.lol
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 11:59 AM
Came back from Lavon Dam same day with me and a buddy. We caught total 34 Crappie Total and a Channel cat. About 8+ slabs. Used minnows and jigs.
nice slabs lee
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 12:35 PM
yall are just upset that i catch more than you. i got my limit and a licenced fisherman took my limit for his and left. i stayed and caught another limit and went home. i never had more than 25 on my stringer at one time. (dont hate the player-hate the game.) 2 people = 50 fish... if he was with me right next to me and i had 25 fish and said take them home, its legal as long as he has 25 fish in possesion... how many of yall have givin fish to someone cause you dont want them....? but what ever---- dont answer that. just keep the fishing reports going- this is not a debate site. ill be there in the AM if the weather is good (not rainin).... new report will be up at noon or so.........
so now we have a guide that practice illegal fishing.lol
Yup i asked tpwd warden and he says this in reply
The law does not allow for someone to catch and retain (whether he retains for himself or another) more than the daily bag limit of a species in one day. Once someone has caught and NOT released his daily bag limit he is required to return any more fish of that species that he catches that day. (a day is defined as that time between midnight and midnight the following night).The fisherman caught and then gave away 25 fish- if that was his bag limit for that day of a particular species he would be rightfully cited for the very next fish of that species that he retained…and each fish retained thereafter could be filed as a separate citation.
Kris.Bishop@tpwd.state.tx.us
dang thats a hefty fine . they gonna manhunt The TFLY lols
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 01:53 PM
yall are just upset that i catch more than you. i got my limit and a licenced fisherman took my limit for his and left. i stayed and caught another limit and went home. i never had more than 25 on my stringer at one time. (dont hate the player-hate the game.) 2 people = 50 fish... if he was with me right next to me and i had 25 fish and said take them home, its legal as long as he has 25 fish in possesion... how many of yall have givin fish to someone cause you dont want them....? but what ever---- dont answer that. just keep the fishing reports going- this is not a debate site. ill be there in the AM if the weather is good (not rainin).... new report will be up at noon or so.........
so now we have a guide that practice illegal fishing.lol
Yup i asked tpwd warden and he says this in reply
The law does not allow for someone to catch and retain (whether he retains for himself or another) more than the daily bag limit of a species in one day. Once someone has caught and NOT released his daily bag limit he is required to return any more fish of that species that he catches that day. (a day is defined as that time between midnight and midnight the following night).The fisherman caught and then gave away 25 fish- if that was his bag limit for that day of a particular species he would be rightfully cited for the very next fish of that species that he retained…and each fish retained thereafter could be filed as a separate citation.
Kris.Bishop@tpwd.state.tx.us
dang thats a hefty fine . they gonna manhunt The TFLY lols
thats good info. thx
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 03:14 PM
Got tyme goin' to the creek. Let ya how it goes.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 05:08 PM
went out to the creek yesterday morning to the gun range. there was a hole full of people and there mama's about 200 yards down so i decided to fish about 100 yards from them. caught 16 on white spinners in a little over an hour. i saw your truck there tarpon but didnt know what side you were fishin on. hey lee, where did ya catch them crappie at lavon? never really crappie fished before but would like to start. any tips would be great.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 05:43 PM
i went upstream and fished for less than an hour. if you caught 16, u did well. the creeek was slow that day
- i myself asked about giving fish away, and yes your right. so from now on if i see some one give a fish away when they have there limit- im calling OGT. and how would i prove it you ask? or how would you prove i gave a fish or a stringer away? good luck with that one. but- i really never knew that was a law till a week ago. funny thing is- if you go on a charter. the boat fills up with the limit of fish your tring to catch and moves on to another spieces and fills up on that fish-regaurdless of whom catches them. some people may be asleep and they will get there limits.......same thing when i have gone on inshore trips and other guided trips for sandies and striper..... so good luck reporting people for that. ( i myself will not practice that anymore) learn somthin everyday. SO FROM NOW ON "DO NOT GIVE YOUR FISH AWAY or biddy boppa,WILL GET MAD>>>>>>>.fdamf
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 05:49 PM
i went upstream and fished for less than an hour. if you caught 16, u did well. the creeek was slow that day
- i myself asked about giving fish away, and yes your right. so from now on if i see some one give a fish away when they have there limit- im calling OGT. and how would i prove it you ask? or how would you prove i gave a fish or a stringer away? good luck with that one. but- i really never knew that was a law till a week ago. funny thing is- if you go on a charter. the boat fills up with the limit of fish your tring to catch and moves on to another spieces and fills up on that fish-regaurdless of whom catches them. some people may be asleep and they will get there limits.......same thing when i have gone on inshore trips and other guided trips for sandies and striper..... so good luck reporting people for that. ( i myself will not practice that anymore) learn somthin everyday. SO FROM NOW ON "DO NOT GIVE YOUR FISH AWAY or biddy boppa,WILL GET MAD>>>>>>>.fdamf
lol, why would i get mad over sandbass? i was just stating some facts as u were bragging about some cheezy sandies... 2 wrongs doesnt make a right.:)
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 05:57 PM
make a different thread if you want to bash on people.....
=Now what are yalls reports for the day....?
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 06:00 PM
make a different thread if you want to bash on people.....
=Now what are yalls reports for the day....?
who's bashing? you should thank me and call me "teacher" for teaching you the law.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 06:15 PM
How does it go...?
5....4....3....
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 06:19 PM
Dude, just [censored] leave it alone. So what, he gave away some "sandbass", big [censored] deal man, its harmless. It was an honest mistake, he didnt know, now he knows, leave it at that before you ruin a good thread.
good lord.... why iz yall foolz hollerin? i only picked on him cus in one of his previous threads he was bitcching about illegal fishing. kinda ironic.
lets keep it civil in here ok.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 06:33 PM
ok, whos going to the creek today?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 07:24 PM
i'm down to go creek fishing if anyone else is
Posted By: KrazyQ
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 07:29 PM
whats up sand bass man
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 07:30 PM
whats up brotha.....long time no see bro...what have ya'll been up to? i'm just waiting for this sandbass season to be over with and head back to texoma
Posted By: KrazyQ
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 07:34 PM
haven't had the time to fish man. spending time doing bs personal stuff
Posted By: pisting-yawa!!!
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 07:36 PM
Biddy... when you are still at the denison thread you always bitch/whining around... now here you go again...
+1 to LP79... just leave it as it is and maybe mellow your attitude jerking around making cocky comments because it just "FISH" issue to make someone boils on..! Leave that sarcasm to the limbo room!
We are here to have fun... there are youngsters reading this forum and this how you show examples to all...
Chill out!
Posted By: lance wilson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 08:20 PM
(sorry) I have been watching this thread for the last 3 years now. Last year I was having trouble catching fish down there so I gave in and walked up to T-FLY (Tarponfly as you call him) and I knew he was a fishing guide- so I asked him for a trip. I asked if I could bring my son who was 6 at the time and he said no problem. Now after that day that we went fishing with T-FLY we have no problem catching fish. He taught us so much information about how when and where to catch fish down there, that it was overwhelming. The next day, we went down to the creek and slaughtered them all by ourselves. Every year the creek changes and the lures change with what the fish want. W/O T-FLY, most of us would be wondering around the creek like blind rabid mice tring to catch a fish. (then you see T-fly walking past you with a full stringer of fish...?) I know from experience that its frustrating to see him walk by with all those fish everyday and you look down to see the empty stringer or one or two fish you have- and then you wonder, "How in the hell did he catch so many fish?".......W/o him on this site and avalible for hire, some of us would still be in the dark. And its not like he is stingy. If you walk up to him and ask him things he will tell you, he will even give you a bobber and jig sometimes, tie it on and show you what to do....for free. I saw him do it last week for a little kid. <Im sure some of you on here agree with me?....>
Now how many times have you seen people give a fish or two to someone at the creek or lakes or elsewhere? = tons of times....That law is a loop-hole law that can not be enforced unless the game warden is sitting right next to you watching you get your limit and handing fish away. yes its a law that most of us did not know, but come on..... Give the guy respect and leave him alone before he stops posting. W/O him on this site and this thread he starts every year, it would be boring and nothing to look foward to when you get home from work to see what he has to say..... or even to look at the pictures he posts. Biddy it seems to me you have some serious issues or just jealous he catches fish and you dont?- I have not seen any pictures or posts about fishing on here from you, just irritating things so far. Grow up sir. Im not tring to make a debate over this and sorry T-FLY for bringing it up again. -Lance
Posted By: Wilson Biddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 08:56 PM
Lolz, all I said was that its illegal. That's it. I didn't say don't do it. Why iz u foolz hollerin? Read my posts... Never did I complain.
Posted By: BradCrow4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 10:27 PM
I clicked on this thread to see how the fishing was going but I guess this is only where to look if you want to see arguments. Who cares, just talk about fishing!
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 10:57 PM
I fished by the gun range this afternoon from about 4-6pm. I ended up with 5 sandies and a sunfish. I caught them all with a yellow rooster tail, but I had a few bites with a white curly tail jig. They were all pretty small. There were a couple other guys with white rooster tails that were catching a lot more than me...Too bad I didn't have a white one with me. Nice to meet you, Bass Fro Chop. Did you do any better after you went down to firewheel?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 11:16 PM
went to firewheel after pleasant valley.yea i caught 4 on white roostertail in 30 minutes then they shut off at firewheel. one was a nice female.also ran into some yellow bass. smallish ones.where are the big sandies. anyone know. nice meeting u hookster. cya
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/08 11:51 PM
went to the creek today caught 3 sandies, one yellow and had 12 arguments.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 12:02 AM
what happened for all those arguments lol
Posted By: Marc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 12:06 AM
All this drama over rowlett creek, wow. It is a GREAT sandbass creek, year in and year out, but sure not worth all the sidebar stories developing on here.
I think i hear the "Ought To Be Legendary Cow Creek" calling me! Went there Saturday afternoon with co-worker and fishing buddy jose de la Cerda,and ran into Marc and Jigs4Life, and they were outputting as we were inputting, Did a leisurely float UPSTREAM to that Creek's rapids, picked up sandies everywhere, and about 10 black bass thrown in, DID NOT SEE ONE OTHER SOUL on the whole creek from put in pt to rapids! Beautiful stream, clear water, limestone cliffs, deep woods, and fish, lots and lots of fish!
The rapids had some guys standing in the middle of the stream, some in waders some in cutoffs. All seemed to be catching fish!
Ended up with 19 in the ice chest! Quality sandies too! As we were putting in, and Marc was taking out, the Game Warden sidled up to us in his john boat, checked licenses, registrations, etc,and urged us to call them immediately when we see things like gill netters or "overlimiters"(poachers), etc!
Thanks Marc and Jigs4Life for the jigs, the fish(Marc and Jigs gave us their keepers,5 or 6 nice sandies, and Jigs gave me some of his soon to be world famous and highly profitable homemade jigs)!
Rudy
Rudy thank you for telling me about that spot and other's. Hope the fish fry turned out well.
If it's not a turd floater tomorow you know where I will be around lunch time.
Marc
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 12:43 AM
Hookster, too bad you didnt find the 3 pack of white roadrunners i dropped in the current there this afternoon.
I spent a couple of lazy hours below the gun range this afternoon and did horribly. I caught a small yellow bass and a few sunfish on roadrunners and swimbaits. Jigs were otherwise unproductive. I talked to several other fishermen and they were reporting similar results. A gentlemen a few hundred yards from me put a half dozen or more that I saw on a stringer. I caught sandbass well all fall and winter in deep water. I hit the creeks this spring and have had my worst spawn season ever.
I never have figured out the pattern this year, other than one trip to 78 at the rail bridge. I never had the patience or the attentiveness to get it going well. I think it is back to the yak for me. Good luck in the creek guys.
As far as sharing fish: on a charter boat, the limit is the number of fishermen times the daily bag limit. So you were within the law.
Admitting to a crime is grounds for prosecution.
Look at this report.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 02:38 AM
i went out today and landed 17 sandies, 1 crappie, 1 hybrid, and a largemouth
you catch any females san bass?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 03:03 AM
no they were all males
Posted By: redraiderfisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 11:57 AM
I took my fly rod out for a couple of hours yesterday and it was pretty slow for me. I caught 2 pretty quick and then I couldn't buy another bite. A few guys showed up fishing the other side from me and they were doing pretty good on jigs and roostertails. We were fishing south of the gun range. Is anyone catching any bigger females? Every fish I have caught or seen is a 10 in. male. Have they already left or not shown up?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 12:59 PM
Hookster, too bad you didnt find the 3 pack of white roadrunners i dropped in the current there this afternoon.
I spent a couple of lazy hours below the gun range this afternoon and did horribly. I caught a small yellow bass and a few sunfish on roadrunners and swimbaits. Jigs were otherwise unproductive. I talked to several other fishermen and they were reporting similar results. A gentlemen a few hundred yards from me put a half dozen or more that I saw on a stringer. I caught sandbass well all fall and winter in deep water. I hit the creeks this spring and have had my worst spawn season ever.
I never have figured out the pattern this year, other than one trip to 78 at the rail bridge. I never had the patience or the attentiveness to get it going well. I think it is back to the yak for me. Good luck in the creek guys.
As far as sharing fish: on a charter boat, the limit is the number of fishermen times the daily bag limit. So you were within the law.
Admitting to a crime is grounds for prosecution.
Look at this report. That link was a great joke!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 01:06 PM
The falling in thread inspired me to show this. Last time out on the creek near the 66 bridge I fell walking down the bank actually under the 66 bridge. I didnt drop anything but I landed on my back. I guess maybe I shouldnt wear flip flops.
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 01:29 PM
That reminds me of the time I had to go right there on the creek and ended up using my T-shirt for t-paper.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 01:31 PM
That reminds me of the time I had to go right there on the creek and ended up using my T-shirt for t-paper.
ewwwww...lol.
I have had to do that before.
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 01:33 PM
Yeah but did you put the shirt back on?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 01:37 PM
Yeah but did you put the shirt back on?
haha....that would be a heck no!!!!
My friend was cracking up laughing his [censored] off when I fell. I pretty much landed feet up on my back. That mud is nasty stuff.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 01:59 PM
i was at an east texas spot fishin and saw an old man with trousers down to his knees. was wonderin what was goin on. then he left and underwear and shi* on the ground. oh, nasty. good fishin hole though
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 02:10 PM
and the lesson from these stories is.. dont drink too much beer the night before you go fishin. beer $hits creep up on you when you least expect it...
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 02:11 PM
Yeah I was huntin one time and def. had to use the old boxers trick! haha
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 04:19 PM
hell i wouldnt even wipe.
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 04:46 PM
Ugh, I'm starting to wish conversation would turn back to accidental skirting of fishing limits... On second thought, maybe this is better, but just barely.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/08 06:43 PM
Weather looks like [censored]. gonna stay home tonie and do a crappie and sandbass fish fry.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/08 03:39 PM
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/08 04:46 PM
That is the ugliest sand bass I've ever seen.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/08 05:22 PM
That is the ugliest sand bass I've ever seen.
X2!!!!
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/08 10:15 PM
Any new reports? Is it muddy out there? How's the water look?
Posted By: qwiksdraw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/08 11:17 PM
It's muddy.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/08 05:56 PM
Went down after work today about one or so. Water is like chocolate.
I'm going back tomorrow sunup if the weather holds.
Let Ya'll know afterwards.
Posted By: jedwards0813
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/08 11:48 PM
do they bite in the choc water?
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/08 01:04 AM
is the water higher though?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/08 01:25 AM
looked dirty by pleasant valley 2day. might try monday
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/08 09:38 PM
Kinda overslept and didn't make it out till about 9 or so. Ever have one of those dayz when ya shoulda just stayed in bed? Well, that was mine today. I caught a small sandie and dumped a good one, while I was day dreamin'. Caught a lot of bottom and donated more than a few Rubber Fish (plastics) to the creek. Got home in time to see my Red Sox lose.
Shoulda been catchin' those ZZZZ's.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/08 11:09 PM
went out just south of the bridge near the gun range. Reported a guy catching sandbass in a cast net. Hopefully the warden got him. I caught a few in about a half hour I was there. I left though because BB's from someone shooting a shot gun were hitting the trees behind me. They really need to do something about that. Its a great spot but kind of dangerous.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 03:00 AM
last week i was out there there were bullets richoetin over our heads lol
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 04:31 AM
How is the water lookin now?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 10:31 AM
the water there looked great. not too murky.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 02:16 PM
Awesome! I may have to make a trip out there today! Has anybody been catching them around the firewheel bridge or are they up closer to the gun range!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 04:19 PM
I caught two in about 30 minutes. At the gun range. I think this mexican caught about 50 in 10 minutes while I was there and he was using a cast net!!!! I called the warden on his arse!
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 04:38 PM
can someone please post the wardens number? that pi$$es me off. if i see someone doing that im definitely gonna report them bastards. that aint fishin...
Posted By: lextech
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 05:31 PM
went this am. got to gun range about 9ish. landed 3 sand bass, 2 at 12 inches and one at 9.5 inches using rooster tail, jig with sassy shad, and chrome 1/8 kastmaster. also hooked into a carp with the jig but he broke off while trying to land. that was my first carp experience. thought my reel was going to explode. guess using 6# spider wire mono works with drag set right. also had one quick release sandie, he/she must have not been ready to come in. since I am new to fishing and have only landed 4 sand bass in my life I am not sure weather they were male or female. water was greenish, and I guess moving at medium rate. there was a lot of action and splashing around just not much catching for 4 hours time. I did feel better when 3 hispanic guys showed up using minnows, but I did not see them catch anything. So is the run almost over? or has it ever really gotten started well? Hats off to T-fly have not met you, but to catch sandies that way you got to know what they want and how to find em.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 05:41 PM
Remember, it is only illegal if they catch the Bass with the cast net and keep them. Its ok to cast the net for shad or what not. If you do see them keeping bass caught on cast nets, call Operation game thief 800-792-4263
http://www.ogttx.com/Lee
Posted By: OzzieFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 05:51 PM
I spoke directly with the new game warden last week about this and trust me he is new in town and mighty upset about the actively out there and Gill netting was one thing he's most concerned about. I'll post his number here in a few.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 06:02 PM
went this am. got to gun range about 9ish. landed 3 sand bass, 2 at 12 inches and one at 9.5 inches using rooster tail, jig with sassy shad, and chrome 1/8 kastmaster. also hooked into a carp with the jig but he broke off while trying to land. that was my first carp experience. thought my reel was going to explode. guess using 6# spider wire mono works with drag set right. also had one quick release sandie, he/she must have not been ready to come in. since I am new to fishing and have only landed 4 sand bass in my life I am not sure weather they were male or female. water was greenish, and I guess moving at medium rate. there was a lot of action and splashing around just not much catching for 4 hours time. I did feel better when 3 hispanic guys showed up using minnows, but I did not see them catch anything. So is the run almost over? or has it ever really gotten started well? Hats off to T-fly have not met you, but to catch sandies that way you got to know what they want and how to find em.
i am also wondering if the run is over or did it ever start
Posted By: OzzieFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 06:07 PM
I just talked to him and he siad go ahead and post his number and make sure you call him right away if you see this again. He's off today but is happy to get these guys taken care of the next time. He did catch someone yesterday with a cast net but really want this area cleaned up.
Martin Oviedo - 214-886-4074
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 07:47 PM
I bet you the guy he caught was the same guy I saw and called on. I will call on anyone I see do that. The guy I saw had a bucket full of undersized fish that he was netting.
Posted By: LIL-JIG
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/08 11:03 PM
I saw that same guy casting his net for sand bass at the gun range. I was so upset. I took my phone out and took pictures of him. He seen me take pictures of him, so he just looked at me crazy. Then I faked like i was calling the game warden. He didn't stay long after that. If any one can tell me how to email these pictures from my phone, so I can send them to the game warden.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 12:18 AM
went this am. got to gun range about 9ish. landed 3 sand bass, 2 at 12 inches and one at 9.5 inches using rooster tail, jig with sassy shad, and chrome 1/8 kastmaster. also hooked into a carp with the jig but he broke off while trying to land. that was my first carp experience. thought my reel was going to explode. guess using 6# spider wire mono works with drag set right. also had one quick release sandie, he/she must have not been ready to come in. since I am new to fishing and have only landed 4 sand bass in my life I am not sure weather they were male or female. water was greenish, and I guess moving at medium rate. there was a lot of action and splashing around just not much catching for 4 hours time. I did feel better when 3 hispanic guys showed up using minnows, but I did not see them catch anything. So is the run almost over? or has it ever really gotten started well? Hats off to T-fly have not met you, but to catch sandies that way you got to know what they want and how to find em.
i caught a 6lb carp there 2yrs ago or so.
caught him for a good 10 minutes on 4# trilene.
3 guys with buckets started sprinting my way.... so i pitched it up on the bank for the winner. LOL
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 12:21 AM
Went today for a couple hours and came home with 7 sandies and a nice channel cat! lol I caught all the fish on spinners and the catfish on a small fluke on a jig head.... Lots of yellows and undersize sandies caught aswell all around the firewheel bridge trails..
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 01:13 AM
got skunked. saw a copperhead. went home
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 02:31 PM
Has anybody been there today? I wanna head out there but dont know if it rained or not.... and if so how bad?
Posted By: goetzmann
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 04:48 PM
just came from another forum and it was raing hard around 9:30 this morning.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 08:21 PM
Well we went out to try it and got there around 12:30 and fished till almost 5 with no rain well except the the bb's raining down on us at the gun range!! lol Caught alot of fish mostly small ones and about 10 keepers between 2 of us and all fish were released.. Fished at both the firewheel bridge and the gun range.....
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 08:30 PM
Also called operation game thief on 5 mexican guys that were all walking down to the water together with no fishing poles just a big tub with castnets in it! Hopefully they ended up having a really bad day! Im so tired of seeing that [censored] goin on! And whoever posted officer martins number I just wanted to say thank you because thats who I called and he is very helpful and concerned about the wellbeing of the creek! Thanks again
Posted By: LIL-JIG
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 10:19 PM
Have anyone caught any good size fish? I've caught a lot of 10 to 12 inch fish. I haven't seen anyone with anything big. Just wandering if all the females have come and gone. I have caught nothing but males.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/08 11:34 PM
Have anyone caught any good size fish? I've caught a lot of 10 to 12 inch fish. I haven't seen anyone with anything big. Just wandering if all the females have come and gone. I have caught nothing but males.
you want fish right now ,.. lavon dam is the place to be !!!!
Posted By: LIL-JIG
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 12:15 AM
what bait or lures are most people using?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 03:31 AM
I have been using spinners the last 2 days at rowlett creek...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 11:44 AM
I was there yesterday @ firewheel bridge from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Caught 10 keeps and made dinner same night with all of them.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 11:46 AM
Im going back to the creek today with a CAST NET... if it doesnt rain that is. When i was fishing yesterday i saw TONS of gizzard and small shads.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 03:59 PM
Did it not rain in in rowlett? It poured here in plano last night!
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 04:44 PM
Yeah, it rained, and the creek is up and chocolatey milky.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 04:47 PM
Thats what I figured but I didnt know since Lee said he was gonna go down there if it didnt rain...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 05:43 PM
i aint going, it rained. lol damn it
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 06:59 PM
Has anyone been out there today? I was thinkign of heading out there in a little bit and seeing what happens. Maybe I'll put on the bullet proof vest and go down and fish the gun range.
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/08 07:16 PM
Don't forget your bulletproof cap.
Posted By: lextech
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/08 12:44 AM
Quik? Hereshy's? Can we put it in gallons and keep it in the fridge?
Posted By: BOMBER1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/08 01:39 PM
As of about 4:00 a.m. the rain was moving toward rowlett it probably hit rowlett around 4:20 or so. I had i.5 inches in my rain gauge in Plano this morning.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/08 11:29 PM
try sunday or monday, it is all winding down methinks. what happened to tarpon fly. he flew the coup?
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/08 11:37 PM
Y'all scared him away.
Posted By: whiterockjesse
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/08 01:05 AM
drove over miller rd bridge today on way to royce city its pretty high today ...hi there craig
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/08 09:16 AM
Whats up Jesse? Waiting on those catfish to start running the rocks.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/08 03:49 AM
im still here....just all the rain made me go to the dam. but "F" the dam. to many peeps. ill be at the creek in the am saturday. report will be up about one pm. ( i have been looking for the crappie the last 2 weeks..............) there should be some hybrid and lots of sandies due to the rain......so, i have not even been down there in about 2 weeks.... but ill figure it out and let yall know.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/08 04:29 AM
Well on tuesday we caught fish all the way from the firewheel bridge up to the gun range so they are def. still in the creek pretty strong but it seems like its only males for the most part!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/08 11:28 PM
I fished north of the gun range today for about 2 hours. Me and buddy of mine caught about 20 white bass. We were wading in the river. The water felt great! We released all fish.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 02:15 AM
ill be there sunday morning 6am targeting Hybrids.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 03:31 AM
I'll be there at 7am with three friends. I'll have a red shirts with cut off sleeves and a big tribal tattoo on my left arm. I will be catching sandies. How do you go about targeting hybrids? I usually catch one every now and then on the same lures as I use for sandies.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 03:44 AM
I'll be there at 7am with three friends. I'll have a red shirts with cut off sleeves and a big tribal tattoo on my left arm. I will be catching sandies. How do you go about targeting hybrids? I usually catch one every now and then on the same lures as I use for sandies.
LOL
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 09:11 AM
whats so funny?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 11:17 AM
caught 2 big ones on back to back casts on lil fishie last year. and a bunch of others one fine day
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 10:10 PM
anybody catch anything today?
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/08 10:46 PM
Fished the gun range today and everyone was pulling them up in the early AM (7:00 to 8:30 or so). Bite slowed down a lot after that. Caught about 25-30 between two of us in 2 hours, but mostly small ones, only kept 4 that were about 12", everything else was right under or barely over 10". Only saw one hybrid caught. All males; still haven't caught a female yet this year out of the creek.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 01:59 AM
sweet deal... thanks for lettin us know fisher... how high is the water?!? still milky?!?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 02:56 AM
Went to the creek today from 6:30am to 3:00pm and limited on White bass and caught 4 Hybrids. Kept ONLY 18 x 12+ inch
Whites and 3 x 18.8 inch Hybrids. Caught 1 17.5 inch Hybrid and released it. All caught around firewheel bridge area using jigs and minnows.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 03:17 AM
Good lookin mess of fish there!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 11:42 AM
Fisher is right. I was there at 7am and caught a bunch early then it slowed down a lot. I was one of the guys standing in the water. I'm the guy in the grey sweat shirt in the back. In this pic all three of us caught a fish at the same time.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 12:46 PM
Where is that exact location?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 01:00 PM
about 300-400 yards north of the pleasent valley bridge. Its a pretty popular spot
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 01:04 PM
Any hyrbids or deep spots in that area? Whitebass are kinda now pest to me now lol. Can I walk there from firewheel bridge?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 01:21 PM
no. its too far from firwheel bridge. You have to drive down firewheel parkway and turn right on pleasentville rd then its just past the gun range on your left.
I didnt catch any stripers there but the hole wre were fishing was pretty deep. We were catching (snaging) carp there too.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 02:38 PM
You said that was upstream from the bridge? It didnt look like to me that they could really get up that far last time I looked?
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 03:41 PM
told you adam!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/08 05:56 PM
well the sandies were there and lots of them in the morning. What amazed me was the carp. I swear there were hundreds of them. You would see them jump every now and then. I snagged three of them.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 12:15 AM
Anybody do any fishin in the creek today? If so how'd you do?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 02:07 AM
Went today after work for 1 hour. Caught these 2 Catfish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2JO45Uzh9E
Posted By: JonBlair
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 02:37 AM
Went last week. Caught a 7lb carp, 10lb catfish, and my girfriend caught her personal best 5lb cat. Couple sandis here and there. Made for a great time.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 03:02 AM
what are u guys catchin the cats on?
REPORT: fished for 30 minutes caught 3 males
Posted By: JonBlair
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 03:22 AM
live minnows off the bottom
Posted By: lance wilson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 04:25 AM
I had another "Tarponfly" sighting!!! Where has he been anyways- hes not posting a lot????... Anyways he left with his limit. It looked like he had 3 hybrid from what I saw as well. I saw him walk by me at about 10 am with no fish on the stringer. I asked him if he was catching and he said he just got there. Then he walked by 2 hours or so later. I asked how many he caught and smiled and said , " A lot, and I left them biting as well....". He walk by me with his crazy full stringer at 12:15pm. I only had 8 in the time he past me the 1st time, them 10 by the time he walked past to go home. In less than 2 hours he caught all those. How does he do that? It drives me nuts! -total for me was 14 from 7 am till 2pm. -Lance.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/08 04:26 AM
^^ BIG [censored] minnows on the bottom. Basicaly how I caught Hybrids too. Deep spots.
I had another "Tarponfly" sighting!!! Where has he been anyways- hes not posting a lot????... Anyways he left with his limit. It looked like he had 3 hybrid from what I saw as well. I saw him walk by me at about 10 am with no fish on the stringer. I asked him if he was catching and he said he just got there. Then he walked by 2 hours or so later. I asked how many he caught and smiled and said , " A lot, and I left them biting as well....". He walk by me with his crazy full stringer at 12:15pm. I only had 8 in the time he past me the 1st time, them 10 by the time he walked past to go home. In less than 2
hours he caught all those. How does he do that? It drives me
nuts! -total for me was 14 from 7 am till 2pm. -Lance.
whereabouts u fishin on the creek
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/08 04:08 AM
Went this mornin for an hour or so and caught I guess three or four keepers and abunch of little ones... all around the firewheel bridge.
Posted By: lance wilson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/08 09:27 AM
firewheel.
anybody try 2day. will be there 2morrow to waylay them sandies
Posted By: Hambone911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/08 01:08 AM
I went for around 30 minutes to the Miller Rd. bridge. No sandies spotted, only LMB. There were tons of minnows from the banks 5 feet out. Maybe that is why there was not much biting.
Crappie, bream and cat fishermen were shut out while I was there. I tried jigs around the bridge, feeder creeks and brushpiles for a few minutes, but saw nada.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/08 03:35 AM
I guess ill give yall my opinion. like Hambone911 said, tons of minnows. well they are actually shad coming to spawn. match the hatch and use crankbaits that are as big as tyhe ones you are seeing. or cast net some, like ten. and put them (shad) in a ten gallon bucket with bubbler. anymore than ten they usually die. fish them with wieght or free line them- i prefer a small splitshot just to get them off the surface if im fishing a deep pool. dont use wieght if in the rapids. you will be amased at what is still down there.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/08 05:26 PM
i called in sick yesterday cuz i was hung over and figured i shouldnt waste the whole day so went fishin at the gun range around 11. i caught 14. there was a guy fishing a whole about 100 yards from the gun range and was landing some good size hybrids and white bass. tons of shad swimming through so i knew it was gonna be a little trickier. pretty much went through my whole tackle box til i found what worked.
keep 16 and threw back another 10 or so that were barely legal/ caught em all on white roostertail. FISHFRY
ps i ran inton another copperhead. he was 3 feet from me when i was fishing and he wouldnt move. he has his head looking almost upward. does that mean he was ready to strike? I GOT THE HECK OUTTA THERE AFTER THAT
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/08 10:25 PM
im gonig there tomrrow morning, anyone with me just incase i slip in mud?
Posted By: lextech
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/08 12:42 AM
with these storms the creek will be done for another few days again
be there sunday or be square
yup he froze and i froze and none of us foos blinked lols
read this on another site.
It is usually not difficult to find a Copperhead crossing a road on a warm summer night. Because of their habit of freezing at the approach of danger, many are killed by vehicle traffic.
Copperheads prefer habitats with lots of vines, vegetation and/or debris. Their coloration and patterning is very effective for camouflage in dead leaves on the forest floor. Copperheads rely upon camouflage and cover for safety. When danger is perceived, Copperheads will usually freeze in place and remain motionless for the threat to pass. This strategy works well in their natural habitat. Unless a person steps on them, grasps them, or otherwise comes very, very close to them, Copperheads will not usually bite. However, the bite will be readily used as a last defense. An agitated Copperhead will vibrate its tail rapidly
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/08 05:01 AM
>>>limited, with 3 hybrid....less than 2 hours... gun range.
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/08 10:39 AM
>>>limited, with 3 hybrid....less than 2 hours... gun range.
Was this yesterday (Friday) morning?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/08 05:28 AM
yup
Report: limited again with shad. caught them with the cast net ( the shad) caught 4 sandies in the cast net as well....-I LET THEM GO( sandies)!!!! other than that, store bought shinners suck compared to the live shad.but then i got myself situated where the shad were balled up and staging to go up the rapids, and i would take a treble hook and snag a shad and literally cast it out and have a sandie in less than 20 seconds. it was fun for the 45 mins i was there- till i limited and got bored of catching the same sized fish. so all in all- within an hour i limited........ only kept 13 inched sandies and over.
----Imbored of sandies, but if you want a guided trip you have less than 3 weeks before they start there way down stream to the lake. other than that it looks like its time to hit the crappie spawn..........PM me if you want to hit the sandies. you dont have long. - T/FLY
Posted By: Sparky2490
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/08 02:35 PM
Can anyone tell me if the crappie fishing is good in Rowlett creek?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/08 02:51 PM
whatever crappie there were, they are all fished out by now......
7 in hour on chartreuse rooster. getcha some
Posted By: roddyc
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/08 10:33 PM
Where were you at getreal? I was south of the gun range from 7 to 9 this morning and it was slowwwww. Tried everything I had in the bag and only caught 2 unders. No one around me had more than 3 or 4 on their stringer.
one spot below firewheel.the other spot i tried i was skunked. glad i moved. a couple were dinks though
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/08 01:09 AM
North of the gun range. Got there about noon. Caught 13 sandbass, snagged a carp, caught a catfish, and drank MANY beers. Using minnows on the bottom. Also saw tyo copperheads.
i never saw a copperhead in 6 springs down there. now i saw 2 in last few trips. what gives. i hate those snakes. i cant walk now without thinking of the moe fos. what up wit dat
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/08 04:53 AM
....i dont know how many times i have to say what i have said....---i was down there again this am and saw like 3 people down there with no fish. i was in the rapids using live shad and limited again sunday within 1 hour.---am> i told yall once how to- but i guess ill do what i do and yall can do nothing some more...i think ill just stop posting on this tread for the year- due to the fact no one is paying attention to my posts and keep posting they are not catching anything....USE LIVE SHAD>(not minnows)............ <<<dam it.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/08 12:37 PM
Were you drinking when you posted this Tarpon?
Posted By: CodyPatt1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/08 01:11 AM
Caught 40 or so on Saturday, only kept 14...1 sandbass was 17" long!
Sunday was a little slower, only caught 20..
All caught on JIGS!
Saw a 5ft+ cotton mouth suntanning on some logs.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/08 06:55 AM
no. at the time i posted the last post, i was sober.
-REPORT: "Crappiehook" and I got to the lake to try for some cappie but they just are not there yet. we saw some beds but no fish on them.
-so we decided to go for sandies. got to the creek at about 11 am. first cast of the cast net and i got about 2-300 shad.i tied up a small jig head and put a live shad on. within the time it hit the water and sunk for less than 3 seconds i had one on the hook. we left about 1pm with both our limits and 3 hybrids each (19-24 inches). not one female in the 50 fish on the stringer.
- saw 2 cotten mouths. ( not "banded water snakes".................- they were the real deal.)
- "I got a (another) bite!"
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/08 11:34 AM
Way too many posts about seeing copperheads! I think I'm done with the creek for the year!
J
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/08 01:13 PM
T-Fly, what diameter is your cast net?
i hear ya. with copperheads, water moccasins, gators everywhere, think i take up knitting...
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/08 02:07 PM
hey tarpon, where will you be posting about crappie fishing? having a baby in a month and figure i could do some crappie fishing while on paternity leave.. haha
kept 14 sandies threw back another 12 or so dinks. all were about 12 inches that i kept .no big mommas. send me a pm if anyone needs a few tips free of charge. GETCHA SOME
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/08 07:11 AM
or i charge about $125 to catch a limit (of sandbass) in about an hour or two with the occational hybrid and many more!.... \\
got 6 replies already for FREE advice. keep the questions coming by pm.its winding down out there. better getcha some quick. but if u wanna pay me money i will take it i guess. or free beer woot. lols
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/08 08:17 PM
got 6 replies already for FREE advice. keep the questions coming by pm.its winding down out there. better getcha some quick. but if u wanna pay me money i will take it i guess. or free beer woot. lols
Will Schaefer beer work?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/08 08:32 PM
If you guys were to have fishing contest, id wager my kidney on tarponfly.
i never said i would outfish your god lols. imma just givin free advice. Now go getcha some
no schaeffer. I'm high class. PEARL LIGHT
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 01:53 AM
went above the gun range today at about 6pm. Caught three small Sandies. By buddy caught 1 small sandie. Nothing much biting today.
forgot to add I also saw a copper head crossing the river. I saw 2 sunday and one today. They are everywhere.
probably because the cast netters were out this afternoon. saw hundreds of shad on the bank with flies on that stink. guess they just kept sandies.HANG EM
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 10:58 AM
what tiem were you out there getreal? was it around 6pm? I did see one guy out there that has a silver toyota tacoma.
And I always call the game warden on those damn idiots that cast net for sand bass.
I am new to Texas and what the hell do we catch in the creeks after the white bass run is over?
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 11:04 AM
Snakes and mosquitos
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 11:43 AM
well thats somewhat discouraging. There has got to be some fish in there.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 11:52 AM
Minnows, Sunfish and maybee some catfish.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 11:58 AM
well it looks like I will be heading to the lakes then. I guess I'll start doing kayak fishing going for LMB
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 12:15 PM
this weekend will be the last time of the year i go to rowlett creek. My fishing boat is almost complete so ill be hitting up the lakes.
south of pleasant valley about 2 -5 pm.guys were cast netting then fishing but mostly using castnets. i usually just fish for catfish in the summer
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 08:37 PM
Gonna be in Wylie tomorrow and thought I'd give the creek a try for sandies. Any suggestions for a rookie that has never fished RC as far as location would be greatly appreciated. I've heard the gun range is a good place--could anyone elaborate on where this spot is and a good way to get there and if it is still producing fish. Thanks in advance and if anyone is fishing there tomorrow I don't mind tagging along if you don't mind the company!
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 09:32 PM
Gun range is on pleseant valley rd. From Wylie SB on 78, turn left (east) @ Kroger/Murphy Rd. Turn rt @ t intersection, continue to next t intersection Creeks on rt, you can park on left. Have fun.. chartruse jigs, minnows, small rapalas
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 09:39 PM
b4j
water may be a little muddy and banks slick with last nights rain
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 10:04 PM
should I bring waders or just fish from bank?
Posted By: BradCrow4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/08 11:09 PM
waders are always helpful but it is always good to know the spots where to wade at and where not to. There are some deep holes out there
Posted By: Double
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 02:11 AM
Gun range is on pleseant valley rd. From Wylie SB on 78, turn left (east) @ Kroger/Murphy Rd. Turn rt @ t intersection, continue to next t intersection Creeks on rt, you can park on left. Have fun.. chartruse jigs, minnows, small rapalas
When you guys say "rapalas" to what are you referring? I have spinning lures like rooster tails branded rapala. I have (correction, had, grrr) a rapala rattle trap.
Posted By: Troz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 02:19 AM
Hey guys,
New to TX, live in Rowlett and looking to take my 2 year old fishing for the first time. I'm from FL and know saltwater but freshwater was my 2nd best. I've caught plenty of bluegill largemouths in FL but have no clue where to go here. I'm looking to go off of a bank somewhere where he could throw his pole a few times to start learning crappie. I will be bringing a couple larger poles to try for some cats. I was thinking about going in the park where Dalrock ends or the recreation area off 66 in Rockwall but not sure where to start. I know I should have started a new topic but I am hearing a lot about the creek and hoped for advice in this thread. If this is inappropriate, please let me know.
Any ideas are more than appreciated.
Thanks
Gun range is on pleseant valley rd. From Wylie SB on 78, turn left (east) @ Kroger/Murphy Rd. Turn rt @ t intersection, continue to next t intersection Creeks on rt, you can park on left. Have fun.. chartruse jigs, minnows, small rapalas
When you guys say "rapalas" to what are you referring? I have spinning lures like rooster tails branded rapala. I have (correction, had, grrr) a rapala rattle trap.
rapala husky jerk or floating rapala. 6 dolla
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 12:00 PM
Thats springfield park, and the crappie are fished out of those ponds. You will catch some 17-20 inch channel cats but youll have to be waiting for a while between bites. Very slow. Best time to go is around 9am to 3pm.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 12:23 PM
Thats springfield park, and the crappie are fished out of those ponds. You will catch some 17-20 inch channel cats but youll have to be waiting for a while between bites. Very slow. Best time to go is around 9am to 3pm.
Lee should know, he's the one who caught all them crappies :hammer
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 09:42 PM
Troz -
most of rowlett creek is NOT a good place to take a 2 year old ...steep banks which are slick after a good rain
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 09:48 PM
for crappie you might want to check out that forum
for a 2 year old, i would take him out for bluegill to one of the city parks or samuel farms
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/08 11:22 PM
went out to the creek today and there was plenty of action.....the water is running a lil fast and it is still cloudy, but the fishes are there.....
i say sunday will be a good day of sandbass fishing
did u go after the rain came this afternoon?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/08 03:35 PM
did u go after the rain came this afternoon?
no i didn't...it gets too muddy and slick after the rains for me....i will probably head out there tomorrow
Posted By: goetzmann
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/08 08:13 PM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 05:15 AM
caught some shad this am. got there about seven am at the gun range. left at 830 with limit of sandies and 4 hybrid 19 inches to 26.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 05:22 AM
"getreal", i think im going to push you in the water when i find out who u are....... :-)
"Mr. Banker" the crappie this year are pissin me off. but i will post on the crappie forum under lavon or mostly hubbard.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 07:10 AM
caught some shad this am. got there about seven am at the gun range. left at 830 with limit of sandies and 4 hybrid 19 inches to 26.
where would i go to catch some shad?
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 12:42 PM
The shad are spawning like crazy in the creeks right now and in the lakes in shallow water close to the banks and rocks.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 01:02 PM
caught some shad this am. got there about seven am at the gun range. left at 830 with limit of sandies and 4 hybrid 19 inches to 26.
where would i go to catch some shad?
cant you catch shad right there in rowlett creek?
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 02:56 PM
Yes
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 09:18 PM
so when does this run stop? I know people are still catching fish and its almost May.
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/08 10:08 PM
May 2, 4:32 a.m.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/08 08:59 PM
lol
Posted By: Sbass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/08 09:52 PM
that is when the fence goes up
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/08 05:57 AM
roadtrip, that was funny as hell.......
fish are still there. u can limit within 2 hours if u have shad <live>
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/08 02:13 PM
Went to the creek yesterday after work. Caught 4 14-15 inch sandy's on large minnows.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/08 02:32 PM
thanks Tarpon. lookin forward to reading your posts.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/08 04:40 PM
thanks Tarpon. lookin forward to reading your posts.
Posted By: djdiggydiggy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/08 08:09 PM
thanks Tarpon. lookin forward to reading your posts.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/08 02:06 AM
tfly... your gonna push someone in the water you gotta let us know when and where! i'll bring the camera!
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/08 04:07 AM
anyone hit up the creek today?? or tomorrow?!? reports?
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/08 11:20 AM
I fished north of the gun range yesterday for about 45 minutes. I caught 2 and saw another guy catch 3 or 4. They were all pretty small.
so where are u guys parking since the towings
Posted By: Be Cool
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/08 07:01 PM
I was there about three weeks ago. We parked at the gun range and paid $3 for parking, the guy seemed alright, just said that we needed to be out before they locked up the parking lot. Water temperature seemed ideal, but we only caught one on a RR on the south side. I also snagged a fin from a pretty big fish, probably a hybrid.
oh i see. thats why he tows. he wants to be paid for parking. the dirty rat/ i refuse to ever pay for parking. guess i will walk a ways
Posted By: hardheadeater
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/08 07:11 PM
Can somebody clarify where we can and can't park. I've always parked across from the cows just past the gun range on the other side, is this not fair game anymore?
Can somebody clarify where we can and can't park. I've always parked across from the cows just past the gun range on the other side, is this not fair game anymore?
thats where i usually park. dunno if its legal
Posted By: Be Cool
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/03/08 07:31 AM
I would just park at the range and pay the $3 fee. Tow fees are much more and a big hassle to deal with, especially if your vehicle gets nicked or damaged.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/03/08 02:35 PM
I went yesterday north of the gun range and caught 2 bass in about an hour. One small and one 14". Seems like the run is dying out. I think the towing incident was just a one day thing. There were about 3-4 cars on the side of the road and no one got towed.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/05/08 11:08 AM
Rowlett creek is officially DEAD for this year.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/05/08 05:56 PM
not so fast Leephan.... Went yesterday and caught 5 Sandies on minnows. But it has officailly slowed down.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 02:48 AM
now the channel cats are there for the taking. caught 17 with a friend yesterday in the upper pool where all the kids swim.....little poopers.... shad are gone for some reason...???? so i put the net up and caught a bunch of baby perch and used them as cut bait and outfished everyone. i have never seen so many violations in one day down there.....its just crazy. but use cut shad or fresh perch the size of a silver dollar and you will kill the channel cats.....i didnt catch one sandie sunday afternoon. even the castnetters didnt catch any. and there were 7 of them. i called the warden but no one made it down......
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 12:27 PM
I caught 5 sandies and the great tarpon fly didnt catch any? Is the world about to end?
i caught 5 sunday in 1 1/2 hours. one was a nice female which i gave to an asian man and his son. the little boy caught 2. come on tfly, your losin the touch hahahaha. also caught a channel cat on white rooster. the rooster is still producing decently. live it,learn it, use it
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 01:49 PM
LOL some of you guys are pro's bragging about 5? I just started 2 months ago and I consider catching a few DEAD. I also caught a few this past sunday on minnows and rooster tail. Mostly Dinks, so not worth my time. You only see like 5-10 cars now instead of 50.
who's braggin? leephan, are u tflys son lols. it was a REPORT.5 aint bad late in the run. and this amateur uses artificial only playa . didn't know there were pro sandbass bank fisherman?lols
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 05:06 PM
who's braggin? leephan, are u tflys son lols. it was a REPORT.5 aint bad late in the run. and this amateur uses artificial only playa . didn't know there were pro sandbass bank fisherman?lols
OhHHHHhHhHhH them some fightin words! ahahhahaa jk
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 05:57 PM
who's braggin? leephan, are u tflys son lols. it was a REPORT.5 aint bad late in the run. and this amateur uses artificial only playa . didn't know there were pro sandbass bank fisherman?lols
Hahaha nice Ninja editing. Trpfly's a buddy I fish with and its just annoying to see this type of attitude against him. Ive caught over 300 fish in my 2 months of experience and I learned everything from the members of this forum. Tarponfly, Sandbassman, Krazyfish to name a few.
Anyhow...I appreciate your report, guess I was wrong about the creek being dead. You and dave caught 10 whites total so there it is. FISH ON!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 05:59 PM
OhHHHHhHhHhH them some fightin words! ahahhahaa jk
Any kind of violents and bloodshed should take place in person at the creek.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 06:11 PM
Just reporting not bragging. We are just poking a little fun. After all its the internet. Don't take things you read on here too seriously.
And by the way I didn't even knwo what a sand bass was until about a coupel months ago. I moved here from Florida and I have mostly done Saltwater fishing in my life time with the occasional LMB fishing.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 06:24 PM
fish usually bite til mid may. fish get smaller as day goes by
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 06:26 PM
watch out for getreal. he carries a cane. seen em use it too lol
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/08 06:31 PM
where are u catchin at leepan. throw a bone to the masses
well i caught 301 this year.
and what is violents.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/07/08 10:26 AM
lies!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/09 11:41 PM
[u]This is from Last year and has some of the past info on it.... start with this one now please..............[/u]
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/06/09 11:46 PM
Sweet!
alot of drama in this thread too lolz
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 01:51 AM
no more drama, just fishing............
Posted By: RMONTER
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 03:23 AM
So whats new any recent reports? I was planning on going early tomorrow morning, but I am unsure whether or not to go. Last time I went was Wednesday and I dint get a single bite!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 03:29 AM
Caught 20 today mostly on minnows around the Firewheel pipe area...kept 9 sandies with 13" to 15"...threw back the rest...
Posted By: RMONTER
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 03:44 AM
Wow 20 that's amazing. So its safe to say the sandies are going up the creek now right?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 04:07 AM
Well, didn't see anyone catching anything beyond 30 to 50 yards of the Firewheel pipe...this is where the water is still deep...upstream, the water is just too shallow...we need a good rain for the fish to go past that pipe area.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 04:07 AM
they started in december..... limits were caught febuary 9th-ish... slowed down a bit though.... after the rain this week it should trigger a good run.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 04:53 AM
O.K. T-fly, I sent the TFF an email to see what's going on with the old thread...hopefully, they post that old thread back up.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 04:44 PM
<-----still.......
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 05:56 PM
Lol thats def. the best smiley I have ever seen!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/09 07:21 PM
Lol thats def. the best smiley I have ever seen!
hey chicken: we rescheduled JD and you. Your trip w/ me will be next sunday at 130 pm. by then the sandies should have made another run by then and ill be 100% better as well......
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 01:15 PM
Went out Friday afternoon. Ran into FishyBiz and fished with him for a bit.
Got a few dinks. Was south of FlyWheel bridge. As everyone says, there are few big Sandies.
I was doin' OK till I found a deep hole I slipped into, kinda got wet a little
Moved to the bridge and caught a couple more. One about 14 inches. All on minnows.
Released all. Going to try today after I get outa work at 2.
RAIN DANCE!!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 03:34 PM
---funny...
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 05:46 PM
You need a better rain dance...what a beautiful day though..good day for some golf course pond bass fishin'
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 06:16 PM
Its always a good day for that!..... Sounds good T-fly lookin forward to it!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 06:16 PM
mondays r the days for the courses cause most r closed that day!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 06:37 PM
The one I go to is abandonded....old pond about 30 years old..loaded with pigs
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 06:39 PM
BETO, that is why I'm such a chicken when wading by myself in a pool that I haven't been in (let alone a pool that you and I have both fished before...:)) and when exploring new parts of the creek without a 6 foot plus person walking in front of me.
I too fished with minnows Monday. Started at Firewheel and it was slow/dead for mainly shorts or just legal fish. I swear I saw a hybrid or what looked like a hybrid boil on my minnow 3 times but I couldn't hook up. Fish looked to be about 18-22 (err... not 122 but instead 22 inches)inches long. Not sure it is possible yet for hybrids with the low water.
Went up to the gun range around lunch time and caught zero at my favorite spot. Moved to another popular spot and caught a dozen or so on minnows and spinners.
Next saw a pack of 5 hispanic males throwing a blue cast net from the gun range bridge walking my way. Finally as they get within sight, one of the guys starts speaking Spanish to me (as usual, I tend to appear Mexican in Texas) and I reply back letting him know that he needs to tell his buddies they cannot throw the net and keep the white bass (as I have on my stringer). They had some rods with them yet they continue to throw the net. Look...what I can't see or cannot prevent, I can't do much about... but when they do it right in front of me after I explain to them why, that pisses me off. Ignorance of the laws is one thing but to blatantly disregard my warnings (almost courteous advice) is stupid. I didn't have my phone so I left my biting hole immediately hoping that they wouldn't net it and continue upstream. Hoping to see somebody that had a phone, I spoke to a fella at the parking spots and hoped that he would call. I need to bring a phone to the creek I guess.
Went back to Firewheel where "Michael" was fishing. Thanks man for letting me wade next to you and thanks for the conversations. I caught a couple more on minnows and Gulp minnows "shad color" under a bobber. Later, BETO arrived and we hung for a bit. Bite seemed off and on. 10 minutes biting every cast, then 30 minutes...dead.
BETO I'm glad you pulled yourself out after slipping in that deep hole. For the record, your head never went under...:
()
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 08:31 PM
your fish could have been a hybrid..... the bowfin looks just like the hybrid till you get it close to you. hopefully it was a hybrid..... i dont think they get to 122 inches though....
And if you have never seen me in the wader wading somewhere, there might be a reason for it.....
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 08:39 PM
Hey T-Fly You know better than anyone. What is it about the full moon and sandies?? Do they move at night with or without a full moon.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 09:47 PM
well they seem to move more during a full moon, but that could be because i can see more moving whith more light out there.... i catch a lot more at night during a full moon and they are more activly feeding as well. I absolulty love topwater fishing during the full moon down there. topwaters with lots of flash produce the best. no bigger than 2 inches. ill actually switch to 6 lb line at night instead of 4. make sure you bring a buddy. i started seeing the snakes last week coming out. one was a copper head sittin on a gravel bed near the water. saw a couple bull snakes about 6 foot too(harmless).
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/09 09:57 PM
I really wanna go hit the creek this afternoon just worried it will be crazy down there with it bein a sunday... Anybody been down there today
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 12:30 AM
went scouting today for 2 hours. caught 23 within an hour. --an hour of the two hours, was walking. all caught on jigs i tie. pink and blue. looked around at the gun range area and saw about 7 people in one little pool 10 ft long by 6 ft wide. the whole creek was open to fish but everyone piled into this little tiny area...? and they wonder why they were not catching anything... fish are still there in little pods.... definetly need the rain monday thru friday.... hopefully it down pours......
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:07 AM
hope the rain helps the run!!!!
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:16 AM
How do I get to this creek from driving up from Forney on 740? Please help. Thanks!
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:21 AM
Is anyone gonna be wade fishing in the morning and wouldn't mind showing a rookie wader were shallow enough spots to walk in are. Or just some tips in safe wade fishing would help. Prob gonna try big hole in front of firewheel or by the black pipe. I know the creek really well so just let me know if you wanna catch some fish tomorrow and help me out
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:23 AM
There is a big hole near Firewheel mall that has fish in it?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:33 AM
below are directions for ya! this takes you to CVS its right in the middle of firewheel bridge and the gun range.
To get to the gunrange from CVS: go north on Pleasant Valley and pass the gunrange on your right. park on the left, and do not block someone in.
To get to firewheel bridge from CVS: go east on firewheel and cross the bridge you will see all the cars and trucks in the field on your right. pop the curb and fish..... "with everyone else and thier family tree'S"
Map, click here
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:36 AM
dont wade where you cant see....... you should not be more than knee high where you fish, otherwise you will be standing on them if your deeper......
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:09 AM
dont wade where you cant see....... you should not be more than knee high where you fish, otherwise you will be standing on them if your deeper......
or floating over them in your new neoprenes.... chasing your hat.... looking back at your fishing partner laughing his arse off..
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:12 AM
Tarponfly.............Thanks man! I am going up there this weekend. What is a good bait to fish there?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:47 AM
hot dogs....... and also jigs, rapalas, spinners, minnows, unbrella rigs....ect
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 04:05 AM
Also Zote soap on jug lines. Those sand cats love it !
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 04:44 AM
Hot dogs? What size hook and also, what are umbrella rigs? Do you hold any seminars?
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 05:15 AM
HOW I know your a guide and all, I've been fishing there since the mid 80's. It was dead today(Sunday). I worked my way from the pipe north of the gun range down to the pipe south the FW parkway. No one was catching anything. Trash people did have a few realy small ones on the stringer if even that.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 01:17 PM
Myself and three of my friends were out north of the gun range just north of the new black pipe on Sunday. I caught 5, one friend caught 7, the other friend caught 5, and the 4th friend was skunked. We were using minnows. Only a few were keepers. We didnt keep any. I did see two sets of people tubing. Those people must be nuts swiming in the cold water.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 02:24 PM
Was the fourth friend fishing in the trees alot and with the minnow laying on his bobber?
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:04 PM
We definitely need some rain bad. I drive past where the creek opens up to the lake and the water is really shallow. you can now see the bottom of where the lake usually covers. right off of rowlett rd near lakeview high
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:16 PM
i walked right by ya Dave about 6 pm. and i walked by you again when those 2 tubers came by..... i saw a heavy set guy 50 yards upstream from yall as well..... i was using lures which intises a reaction bite on the fish that might be a bit more willing to bite. and you cover more water when lure fishing.... if the school is not near your minnow, you wont catch anything. the only time i use minnows is if i know the minnow will land in a school of fish...... im a bit off today on pills, so i hope i make sence....?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:19 PM
no he is the one that caught 7!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:21 PM
I thought that was you! You had a black backpack right? We definetly need some rain. It was my first time out this season though so I know it should get better.
Oh and we were talking to that heavy set guy. He seems to know that area well. He has been fishing it for 30 years and knows where the brush piles and logs are. He told us he is the accountant to the guy who owns that land there.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:53 PM
the brush piles and logs change there with every flood. there is no way to know where they are every year. the water gets over 12 ft over your head there with a good rain. so any brush that is there one day, will get moved by a good flood. so it changes every year. when the sandies are in the creek, they dont care what stucture is there.... they just come up the creeks, spawn and then leave.... the females spawn out and b-line it back to the lake but the males stay awhile longer.... crappie will hold to brush pile though...
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 03:57 PM
well he sold me a good line of BS then
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 04:04 PM
yup, that creek changes with every flood. and im usually down there everyday.... and when a flood happens, i have to learn it all over again.... trees and sinks and cars come flying by and dig new holes, make new sand bars....ect. look at firewheel where everyone fishes in the hole. its 7.4 ft now. you used to be able to walk right across it last year. a huge tree got stuck there during a flood last year and pounded the bottom and dug it out..... it happenes all up and down the creek....
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 04:50 PM
I am the "heavy set" guy. I know the landowners on the east side. I saw Carey walk past. If you go further upstream you will come to a wire fence that is HOT. The people that own it have horses. There were the two guys in inner tubes first and the the younger guy and girl later. The brush piles and logs are there NOW. As Carey stated, a good rain will flood that area and move underwater obstacles and deposit more. I was telling you where they were NOW, in case you guys came back. No BS intended. Didn't want anyone losing lures in the brush thats all. That particular part where I was fishing is where I bring my kids. I have access to the gate and they don't have to walk far. It is usually quiet and lower to the water- safer for them. So I know a little about that strip right now.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 05:54 PM
HA! Everyone gets on here. Heavy set guy fits my description too..lol. You seemed to know what you were doing since you were catching more than I was! Sorry abotu the BS comment. It wasnt meant to offend anyone. Fishermen are pretty good at making up stories sometimes so I take whatever people tell me on the river with a grain of salt. It was nice meeting you.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 05:56 PM
Same here.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 07:23 PM
Derek,
I was just wondering what kind of style points the judges gave me.
I'll be back there this afternoon. Didn't get to go after work yesterday.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 07:40 PM
anyone see the guys cast netting north of the gun range Sunday? Where they keeping anything and everything? I didnt stick around them long enough to see if they were being legal or not and Im not talking about their citizenship
. I know when we walked by they sure stopped what they were doing and just abotu broke their necks seeing who was coming so that made me a bit suspicious.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 08:25 PM
call in on them then.... all yall are doing is just letting them castnet the small pools dry. 4 good casts of a net will catch everything in a 10-15 ft long pool. just let the warden know that you saw netters down there and see if he can drop by and make sure all is well.....Martin (the Game Warden) hates those guys with the nets.... he will B-line down there if he can get there in time! so please, dont ask us if we saw anything as well, just call----or call me and ill call for you!. (minnows dont sit in 6 ft of water, only big fish do./ )
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 08:29 PM
--and no i did not go past the barb wire. i pay attention to the signs and do not go where i am not suppose to..... i was just 100 yards further down from you around the corner.... then i walked back and went downstream from the range and found some pods of fish about a mile down.......
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 10:47 PM
First it was like this...
Then this...
Then this...
And lastly this...
Posted By: fish AHOLIC
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/09 11:46 PM
just wanted to thank tarpon fly for the trip on wednesday march the 4th. it was a tuff day but still walked out with the biggest stringer. i appreciate all the tips and tricks of the trade. if anybody is thinking of booking a trip i highly recommend t-fly he is one of a kind guide. thanks again it was a blast.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/09 07:07 PM
What, no new fishing report today?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/09 07:28 PM
welcome.
one of my passed clients called me a minute ago and said he went through a 1/4th lb of minnows and caught over 50 fish. left them biting..... -i may be back in buisness tomorrow. i feel a bit better and have thinks under control a bit better
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/09 11:00 PM
im lovin the rain!!!!
be good fishin next sunday or monday i reckon
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 12:26 AM
I live about 2 miles from RC and its been a good steady rain so far( Tues 7:30)
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 01:33 AM
some of you wanted me to tie you a fly and post a pic, well here is the Rowlett Creek Wowser. -will roll-around-bead-eyes. wrapped with lead to get her down. 2 inches long.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 02:28 AM
I hit Rowlett today from about 10-4...if anyone else was down there they know the fishin' was BAD...I managed a whoppin total of 3 sandies none of which were keepers..I lost one that went about 12-13" (figured I lose the only keeper... and caught a decent crappie down by the pipe...the crappie got its pic taken cause it was puurrdy...
oh yea also hit a golf course pond from about 5-8 and my friend and I caught well over 40 LMB..in the rain!!..golf courses are hidden jewels I swear
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 03:02 AM
agreed........
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 03:49 AM
some of you wanted me to tie you a fly and post a pic, well here is the Rowlett Creek Wowser. -will roll-around-bead-eyes. wrapped with lead to get her down. 2 inches long.
kind of a flashy/souped up wolly bugger.
cool
thanks for sharing.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 03:52 AM
how much run off did we get?
i didnt get much rain here... but people around me did
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:46 AM
I love fishing rowlett creek, but since the fising is down I headed north to texoma this afternoon and it was killer.
we end up with about 25-30 fish( 5 been sand bass 15in long), all caught before the cold front hit. So if u guys love big stripper fishing head north.
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 05:28 AM
What do you use for bait when fishing for strippers, $1's, $10's or $20's?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 05:47 AM
-TF Clouser
this fly i tie is universal and takes under 4 minutes to tie this one. great for the pools and rapids. also heavy enought to use on spinning tackle
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 12:26 PM
loving this rain!!! fishing will be incredible after the rsin! as soon as it starts to clear up, we should be able to hit limits fairly easy.... maybe even a couple hybrids will show up. 2 days after the rsin and it should be hoppin down there!!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 02:06 PM
Can I get an Amen!!! Thank you Rain Gods!!!!! I'll be out there Saturday afternoon
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 02:21 PM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD RAIN !
Got a little wet walking from the parking lot to the office, but don't mind it at all.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 02:30 PM
What do you use for bait when fishing for strippers, $1's, $10's or $20's?
Why drive to Texoma??..I can usually limit out at The Lodge or Gold Club
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 02:56 PM
So my rain dance worked! Your welcome TFF!
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 03:20 PM
If you use the $20 bait the strippers usually clean themselves
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:12 PM
Haha.... Was down there yesterday from about 5 to dark 30 and did manage to catch a few but nothin great! Did end up givin officer martin a call as we were walkin to the parkin lot because right where I caught my last two some castnetters came in as I walked out! Hopefully they caught em in time!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:25 PM
WTG ChickenWilly
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:26 PM
So my rain dance worked! Your welcome TFF!
Need a little more dancing there ... need more rain for Texoma
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:29 PM
So my rain dance worked! Your welcome TFF!
Need a little more dancing there ... need more rain for Texoma
Indeed. I will get right to it after work. Once that flood gate opens, I am going to take a couple days off work and pull some all nighters.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:52 PM
i think ill be going this time around Lee...........
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 04:58 PM
i think ill be going this time around Lee...........
Bring in the flood TarponFly, dance.......dance.... dance
Posted By: Bfail
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 05:05 PM
50-70% chance of rain until Sunday, which should be a nice day. Thank God for the rain. We needed it!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 05:30 PM
i think ill be going this time around Lee...........
Yeah you need too and I guarantee you will be hooked. This time I will guide you! Hahaha
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 06:36 PM
We have already got 2 inches out here in Blue Ridge so if the creek got anywhere near that much it should def. be in great shape!
I could take the bass buster out in the pasture right now! lol
Posted By: Bazooka Joe
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 07:35 PM
We have already got 2 inches out here in Blue Ridge so if the creek got anywhere near that much it should def. be in great shape!
I could take the bass buster out in the pasture right now! lol
...let me know if you have any luck!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 08:04 PM
Buddy that lives close to the creek drove by and said its up atleast a couple of feet from yesterday
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 08:34 PM
its over its bank at miller... looking perfect! theres going to be huge numbers of fish in there now....
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 08:36 PM
We have already got 2 inches out here in Blue Ridge so if the creek got anywhere near that much it should def. be in great shape!
I could take the bass buster out in the pasture right now! lol
Grass bass!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 09:07 PM
Drove by the Gun Range about 1:00pm today...man, it was horrible... the water level was too high...but, fishing will be good in the coming days.
rains still coming from the se big time.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 09:51 PM
Bad thing after it rains hard is that its all mud. You end up slipping everywhere
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/09 10:01 PM
"slipping everywhere"...That's why i decided not to go fishing today.
Posted By: BOMBER1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 12:09 AM
Just checked the rain gauge we have gotten 3 inches in Plano, and it is still raining.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 12:41 AM
fished yesterday by the white pipe... that was the only place where anyone was catchin... right under the pipe is where i caught all my fish... seen a couple guys catch limits of dinks but they had a blast.... also had 2 enormous hybrids playin tag with eachother right under my feet... that was pretty cool... drove over the firewheel bridge today just to settle my curiosity and im sooooo freakin happy!
tfly.... i dont think this sundays gonna be good! lol i dont feel like gettin hit by a floatin car! lol
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 12:48 AM
Yup, that's where I was having a blast last week...water was too shallow that fish couldn't swim past that point...but, now fish are everywhere in the creek.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 12:58 AM
im not taking anyone on a trip till tuesday. byt then the water will be clear enough for me to catch them. there is no reason to stand right next to someone now.... they will be all up and down that creek by now..... might want to invest in some extra large minnows as well....... i bet there are a few big hybrids gettin up in there.......
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 01:09 AM
Looks like I lucked into the perfect day. Thursday morning should give u plenty of time to train the new fish to jump on my fly.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 02:18 AM
yes it will be prime fishing and the water should be running almost clear by then......
Posted By: NLester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 02:44 AM
If it rains until Friday, how far up the creek do you think they will get? Will they get as far as Breckenridge park?
Posted By: wavespin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 02:48 AM
Hello People! My name is Patrick and I just moved here two weeks ago. A friend said that there is great sandbass fishing close to Dallas. So I googled it and found this great site! It took me almost an hour to read this whole thread and found great information on here. So far, it appears that I will have no clue on how to fish for this "sandbass" even though I know, by reading this thread, all the tackle needed per "Tarponfly".
-spinning rod and reel
-4 lb line
-jigs
-Rapals
-polarized glasses
-waders (for some people)
I have all of this but the creek fishing thing is very new to me. I have never even seen a sandbass before. Im from Washington. So I was talking to my son about going on a guided trip with "Tarponfly". For those that have gone with him, "was it worth the money?" I have had guides in the past , but I always want to make sure they are worthy so to speak. Any feedback would be great! And "Tarponfly, I'm not trying to go over your head on this, just new to this forum and want to know what I'm getting into.
Thank-you -Patty.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 02:55 AM
I've never used t-fly but take every tip he gave you from the thread and you will find out what a limit of sandbass looks like. From what I've read there is plenty of testimonials speaking on his quality
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 02:59 AM
4 lb test for Rowlett creek seems kinda weak
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 03:05 AM
Oh you left out minnows on your list. Some days that's all they bite. Hook them threw the nostril and fish it under a slip bobber. You will have to find the fish at different depths in different holes but that's fishing. One of my go to lures is the rooster tail 1/8 oz - 1/32. White with silver blade or after rain chart.with gold blade. When throwing the rapalas make sure you know where you are fishing or it could get expensive at $6 a pop with each hang up
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 03:09 AM
4 pd is perfect. It really helps when its windy you can throw smaller lures 1/16 or 1/32 with ease. If it still sounds weak go get some braided line. 15lb test 4 dia.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 03:17 AM
4 lb is to light for me. Need 8. Also helps when you get hung which is common at RC. Also need that extra poundage when u hook on a unexpected big one: carp, Gar, catfish etc.
I carry at least 2 poles depending if I know I am walking alot
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 05:08 AM
Hello People! My name is Patrick and I just moved here two weeks ago. A friend said that there is great sandbass fishing close to Dallas. So I googled it and found this great site! It took me almost an hour to read this whole thread and found great information on here. So far, it appears that I will have no clue on how to fish for this "sandbass" even though I know, by reading this thread, all the tackle needed per "Tarponfly".
-spinning rod and reel
-4 lb line
-jigs
-Rapals
-polarized glasses
-waders (for some people)
I have all of this but the creek fishing thing is very new to me. I have never even seen a sandbass before. Im from Washington. So I was talking to my son about going on a guided trip with "Tarponfly". For those that have gone with him, "was it worth the money?" I have had guides in the past , but I always want to make sure they are worthy so to speak. Any feedback would be great! And "Tarponfly, I'm not trying to go over your head on this, just new to this forum and want to know what I'm getting into.
Thank-you -Patty.
Hire T-fly..its cheap and now I never leave the creek skunked...This is my first year fishin the "sand bass run" and I'm hooked..The day I hired him I went half with another dude and we caught over 60 sandies..and according to him that was a bad day!..now I never get skunked..Now I dont spend $$$ on worthless lures..not advertising here just giving my "testimonial and 2 cents"
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 11:32 AM
Its true... T-Flt puts in more hours than anyone. I think his regular job has odd hours so he can spend more time at the creek. I've seen him in action. He's a machine. A good education is worth tuition. Get a bud, split the cost and you'll be fishing elbow to elbow every spring.
Posted By: catfish34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 01:27 PM
If it rains until Friday, how far up the creek do you think they will get? Will they get as far as Breckenridge park?
I would like a answer to this question to please.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 01:44 PM
i've caught a couple sandbass in the ponds off renner rd that rc runs next to. it floods over into it.
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 01:47 PM
4 lb test for Rowlett creek seems kinda weak
Just wanted to show you what we caught out of Rowlett Creek with 4 lb. test. This is what Tarpon recommends to use. It sure worked for us on our trip! We caught lots of sandbass and learned a great deal that will help you catch fish where ever you go.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 01:52 PM
4lb test it great. its more of a challenge when you hook up.i use 4lb test on a 8 ft crappie rig and do great. if your r in to making the fish ski across the creek then use something bigger. i recommend using very light tackle and enjoy the battle of the fish. jmo
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 01:59 PM
Yup...Thats all I use at the creek..4 lb test....it makes even the 9-10" sandies fun to catch..I even put a platsic worm on it weightless and caught a few bass at a golf course pond..talk about a blast!
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 02:19 PM
I love light tackle. It seperates the man from the boys.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 03:14 PM
Hey Wavespin,
If you really wanna start getting into the sandies, definitely hire Tarpon. He knows the creek really well and knows where the fish will be during the year. I havent hired him yet but do follow his advice when looking for the fish. You'll definitely save A LOT of time and MONEY in the long run. It gets expensive buying baits that dont work. AND fishing the creek for the first time will leave a better first impression when you leave with some fish.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 03:53 PM
Look like a few magnums in the back of your truck...I wonder what those were like on 4 lb test!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 04:33 PM
That's so funny!!!
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 05:27 PM
I had to set the drag just a little bit. haha
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 05:40 PM
i can't wait to get back out there next week.... i drove by today and theres a lotta water in the creek! not as much as i expected but i just drove over the bridge... anyone know who got in that bad accident pullin into the firewheel parkin lot 2 days ago???
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 05:56 PM
4 lb test for Rowlett creek seems kinda weak
Just wanted to show you what we caught out of Rowlett Creek with 4 lb. test. This is what Tarpon recommends to use. It sure worked for us on our trip! We caught lots of sandbass and learned a great deal that will help you catch fish where ever you go.
did you pull back that grinnels lips and check out his teeth.. For some strange reason, I have to do it on every one I catch. very interesting fish.
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 05:59 PM
Yeah we did look at his teeth. Never saw one in person like that. Very interesting......
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 06:17 PM
4 lb test for Rowlett creek seems kinda weak
Just wanted to show you what we caught out of Rowlett Creek with 4 lb. test. This is what Tarpon recommends to use. It sure worked for us on our trip! We caught lots of sandbass and learned a great deal that will help you catch fish where ever you go.
I see that was under the bridge...I started out there on afternoon and hooked something really big on a minnow rigged under a slip bobber..it snapped my 4 lb test like nothing...maybe it was that sucker cause That was before your trip with T-fly..I'll never know lol
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 06:22 PM
Yeah it was under the bridge. That is actually my buddy holding the fish. It took him about 15 minutes to get it in. It was awesome watching that fish just take out line like it was nothing.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 06:35 PM
Yeah it was under the bridge. That is actually my buddy holding the fish. It took him about 15 minutes to get it in. It was awesome watching that fish just take out line like it was nothing.
What is that ?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 06:39 PM
Yeah it was under the bridge. That is actually my buddy holding the fish. It took him about 15 minutes to get it in. It was awesome watching that fish just take out line like it was nothing.
What is that ?
Wow, you dont know what a Bowfin looks like?
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 06:42 PM
Yeah it was under the bridge. That is actually my buddy holding the fish. It took him about 15 minutes to get it in. It was awesome watching that fish just take out line like it was nothing.
What is that ?
It is a Bowfin....
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 06:43 PM
Hey TMTEX your kids ever race at Badlands in Celeste? Your sig says they race motorcross....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 07:50 PM
why dont one of you 8 lb liners come play next to me and see whom catches the most fish??
8 lb vs. 4 lb 
Posted By: libra
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 08:23 PM
I used 15lb braided line. Would that consider a 4 lb test line. Same diameter, but just stronger.
sandbass dont care about line diameter. they are voracious eaters like me.now 15-20-30 lb is probably a lil much.i use 6 lb myself. be out there monday at earliest. getchasome
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 08:37 PM
I use weed wacker string with a 1/16 jig head. Every time I cast it, darn thing springs back and wacks me in the eye. What am I doing wrong?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 08:43 PM
How do you tie the weed wacker string to the 1/16 jig head? That would be hard to do...wouldn't it?
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 09:16 PM
I might go out there Sunday, depending on how much more rain we get.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 09:18 PM
yeah im gonna try sun. morn depending on the weather
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 09:19 PM
wont be clear enough Anthony. tuesday or wednesday will be the time to hit it.
Posted By: KidKrappie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 09:26 PM
wont be clear enough Anthony. tuesday or wednesday will be the time to hit it.
Even better! Next week is spring break, I will fish it then. Thanks T-Fly.
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/09 10:00 PM
wont be clear enough Anthony. tuesday or wednesday will be the time to hit it.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to go skiing in Colorado
With all this rain it should be ON next week!
I'll bring my lap top and fish vicariously thru you guys. Good luck to everyone and I'll see you on the creek week after next.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 12:34 AM
sandbass dont care about line diameter. they are voracious eaters like me.now 15-20-30 lb is probably a lil much.i use 6 lb myself. be out there monday at earliest. getchasome
i use 4# because i like how it feels.
if i hang up a bunc, i will use 6# because i can sometimes straighten a hook if it is hung up.
no need for any more.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 12:55 AM
Hey TMTEX your kids ever race at Badlands in Celeste? Your sig says they race motorcross....
All the time
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 12:57 AM
Yeah it was under the bridge. That is actually my buddy holding the fish. It took him about 15 minutes to get it in. It was awesome watching that fish just take out line like it was nothing.
What is that ?
Wow, you dont know what a Bowfin looks like?
Nope I dont think I have ever seen one or even caught
Yeah it was under the bridge. That is actually my buddy holding the fish. It took him about 15 minutes to get it in. It was awesome watching that fish just take out line like it was nothing.
What is that ?
Wow, you dont know what a Bowfin looks like?
grinnel is another name
http://www.vernonweb.com/bowfin.htm
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 01:28 AM
Hey TMTEX your kids ever race at Badlands in Celeste? Your sig says they race motorcross....
All the time
Thats cool..I used to work there back when Russel owned it..that was years ago
the hybrids might be coming up the creek like 2 years ago after big rains came thru. caught 22 one day. 4 lb gonna go snap in that current i was pulling em upstream lolz. had 2 straighten my jig hook
Posted By: chads
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 02:11 AM
I've caught many Dogfish.largest was 11 lbs. trying to catch crappie. up north.
Posted By: TopwaterMan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 02:19 AM
Has anyone tried fishing the point where Rowlett creek flows into Ray Hubbard ? Any ideas...
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 02:47 AM
Anyone know if you can use a baitcaster fishing for sandies? Or is it best to use a spinning rod with 4-8lb test? I am heading to this place this weekend and all of next week.
getcha a spinning reel from walmart 19.99
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 03:37 AM
Anyone know if you can use a baitcaster fishing for sandies? Or is it best to use a spinning rod with 4-8lb test? I am heading to this place this weekend and all of next week.
I do but also carry a spinner for those tight and short area's. There are some area that are too small for a caster
Posted By: wavespin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 04:14 AM
Well, I talked to Carey (Tarponfly). I booked a trip with him next week. Im pretty excited after seeing all these sandbass pictures on here and his Photobucket. Im geared and ready to go! I decided to take my son with me as well. Hope to meet some of you guys and gals in the future down there, at the creek! Thanks for the information. --->Patrick
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 04:30 AM
I would just stick with a spinning reel
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 11:51 AM
When I went with TFly mid Feb. I started out using 4Lb and caught pretty good. We moved to the gun range and I switched to 6Lb and didn't catch as much. Don't get me wrong I still caught but I had wished I'd kept my stick loaded with 4Lb. That's all I'm fishin' this year. If you've got your drag set right you should be able to wear out a Hybrid.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 05:18 PM
When I went with TFly mid Feb. I started out using 4Lb and caught pretty good. We moved to the gun range and I switched to 6Lb and didn't catch as much. Don't get me wrong I still caught but I had wished I'd kept my stick loaded with 4Lb. That's all I'm fishin' this year. If you've got your drag set right you should be able to wear out a Hybrid.
i caught a 5#(+) carp on 4# test a few yrs ago behind the gun range. it took a while, but i got him in.... i made a fellow fisherman very happy when i gave it away...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 06:19 PM
Im going to fish with 2 lb line and outfish all you 4 lbers lol.
i always use 4lb for troufishing. alot matters how clear the water is. after this rain it wont be clear like it was for a while
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 07:11 PM
I have been fishing this creek for 18 years...I have always had great success and for some reason the last 2 years have been tough. I think I am stuck on hold habits? I have always used 4 lb line and 1/8 or 1/16 jigs with a variety of colors. One year I found a crappie hole by mistake and limited out 8 nights in a role. 2 years ago I found a shelf loaded with hybrids and limited out a few times. I was using a glow shad from a marina on Tawakoni that could not be found anywhere else. i broke off my last one that year and haven't seen one since. My buddy and I threw everything in the box and they just wouldnt hit. So amazing how one bait will work when nothing else will even if you are hitting them on the nose.We where fishing that spot for hours catching sandies and just happen to have a bait caster so tried a larger bait same spot same day and that one bait pulled in several 5 to 8 lb hybrids.Today I broke down and called Tarponfly and have a trip booked Friday AM. I cant wait to learn from this guy.I am bringing my 8 year old who is a novice fisherman and Tarponfly had no problem with that...what a guy. I cant wait....
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 08:07 PM
2 for 1 what a deal .... goodjob
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 08:14 PM
Maybe my son will dig into his savings to pay half.Doubt it...smart kid he knows I will pay anyways.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 09:51 PM
Rooster tails on sale today only at bps for a buck
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/09 11:49 PM
Thanks for the reminder. I completely forgot. Was pretty picked over when I got there a few minutes ago.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 12:10 AM
Buddy,
Yeah I got up there at 3 and there was about 10 people crowded in that little section I wish they would put the mepps on sale.
Posted By: ABomb
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 12:35 AM
I don't think you'll get sandies up by Breckenridge. There is a regulation dam just down stream of the park.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 02:58 AM
I don't think you'll get sandies up by Breckenridge. There is a regulation dam just down stream of the park.
Speaking of a Damm, anyone ever get them, north or upstream from the gun range, past the big new pipe where the pool is and maybe 2-3 hundred yards up is a water fall. In other words past that water fall, I realize the water was most likely over that but probably down now so there could only be so many that go past it.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 04:30 AM
Trip Dates Open:
$125/ Half Day ( 6 hours )
$200/ Whole Day (12 hours )
Thursday 26th AM
Friday 27th AM
Saturday 28th AM
Sunday 29th AM/PM (or all day)
AM- Starts at 7 AM till 1 PM
PM- Starts at 1:30 PM till Dark
---Fish Gaurentee----
----Cant wait till mid next week! fishing is going to be great with all the water that came down. No need to stand next to anyone. The fish will be all up and down this creek again... Wednesday is looking to be a great day....even tuesday might be clear enough to limit.......
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 05:36 PM
Thanks for all the help fellas. Heading over to Academy to get a spinning rod. Anybody been to the creek today? How is the fishing?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 06:02 PM
drove by the Gun Range today...water still high and muddy...it's best not to go fishing today...wait until Tuesday or Wednesday for the water go down and clear up.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 06:15 PM
Thanks! I am hitting that place on Monday............
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 06:17 PM
Never fished with a spinning rod, what is a cheap one at Bass pro that I can fish with easily and do some damage with?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 06:21 PM
I got a Quantum spinning reel combo at Academy for 20 bucks..had it for 2 years now and no issues
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 06:40 PM
That knot at work..............going to bass pro and academy right now. What bait should I get for sandies. Never fished for them and want to do it right the first time. Tarponfly gave me some good ideas but would like to hear from more savvy vets like him.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 06:43 PM
What about hook size as well.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 07:07 PM
Monday............i will see you there.............
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 07:09 PM
Good gracious TDDNT..where did you catch those at???!
those fish deserve their own thread good golly
Posted By: tripintin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/09 10:00 PM
i believe thats the denison dam on the texas side. one of my favorite place to fish, cept i usually fish on the Oklahoma side.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 12:09 AM
Wormwiggler- I sent you a PM.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 02:59 AM
ya, denison dam has its own thread.... your going to make people think they will go to rowlett creek and catch fish taller than the water is deep there.....
-im going to make a few casts tomorrow at the creek and see what the temp is as well.... report will be up by dark sunday night.......
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 04:42 AM
ya, denison dam has its own thread.... your going to make people think they will go to rowlett creek and catch fish taller than the water is deep there.....
-im going to make a few casts tomorrow at the creek and see what the temp is as well.... report will be up by dark sunday night.......
Saw a few cars/trucks a the FW bridge. Water was running , dark, muddy and the area was wet.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:55 AM
Getting ready to hit the creek at 7am........will let you know how I did.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 08:21 AM
it was running muddy and fast this day below --- and this is what happened....
gunrange......
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 03:32 PM
I got a Quantum spinning reel combo at Academy for 20 bucks..had it for 2 years now and no issues
those are perfect. especially for people who use them occasionally.
$20 is disposable. after 2 or 3 yrs you dont feel so bad about giving it away and getting a new one.
keep it in the house. a dusty garage will shorten it's life.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:04 PM
i use the quantum 20 dollar reel and a berkley cherrywood rod medium action. 40 bucks all together from academy. they last me about 4 years. and i fish almost more than anyone... so they will last you a lifetime if you maintain them..... And to top it off..... its a great set up!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:05 PM
-----going to the creek around 4 pm.... report will be up after dark...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:17 PM
Driving past the gunrange this morning, saw a guy in a Yaris try to make it into the "parking lot" on the north-east side of the bridge. Nice guys in a Cherokee and K-5 Blazer pulled him out... minus front bumper. Guess he has "sand bass fever". Fished for a few hours here is my report-- MUD.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:25 PM
T-fly you gonna try firewheel bridge area or gun range. I think I'm gonna try gun range area about 4 see if I can't get a few mags. Do you ever fish that big old tree that's kind of white with all the roots hanging in the water that's in between gun range an firewheel.
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:37 PM
I wouldn't mind going today either im just wondering if the water is still muddy along with the banks. How is everyone approaching fishing today?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/09 06:46 PM
I got a Quantum spinning reel combo at Academy for 20 bucks..had it for 2 years now and no issues
those are perfect. especially for people who use them occasionally.
$20 is disposable. after 2 or 3 yrs you dont feel so bad about giving it away and getting a new one.
keep it in the house. a dusty garage will shorten it's life.
Yup....I even fell in over my head in my waders over by the FW bridge...a guy next to me chuckled..said it happens to him atleast once a year..my 20 $ quantum Vapor went in with me and got some sand/clay/mud in it...it still works like a charm after a little bit of reel lube...In fact all of my reels are Quantum with the exception of my Abu garcia Amabassuduer...I purchased a Quantum Response and slapped it on a Berkely Firerod...and I'm lovin' it.....
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 12:38 AM
Got it B-Bay. Sent reply.
Posted By: brandonsbird02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 01:43 AM
what have yall been having luck on? last couple of times ive went ive struck out
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 01:57 AM
Limited out on hybrids today. Dont have any pics to prove it, but I will tommorrow hahah. Im going back to catch more. I did get checked by the game wardens and finally met martin/martinez. I mentioned about the forums and he told me the story about the huge gillnet. Today was a good day for me. Before the creek, I landed a couple redfish at fairfield.
Posted By: libra
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 02:01 AM
I went today by gun range. Very muddy. I managed to get to yhe bank, but it was pretty tough getting back up if you brought lots of gears. No fish for me. Saw three guys left as I walked in. They didn't catch any. Water current is pretty strong.
BTW, you have to park on the side. Too much mud inside to park. I will wait at least 2-4 days. Got there 6pm. Left around 7:45.
the hybrids might be coming up the creek like 2 years ago after big rains came thru. caught 22 one day. 4 lb gonna go snap in that current i was pulling em upstream lolz. had 2 straighten my jig hook
yup what i thought what did ya catch em on nightfisher. i used lil fishie and fin-s fish that year i got em. might be out there 2morrow. was it real muddy?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:00 AM
Large minnows in deep pockets was the ticket. Extremely muddy, good chane you might slip in, I almost did, thats why I left my phone in the car. Im going back tommorrow around noon.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:13 AM
To damn muddy out there. Talked to a bunch of people and they all struck out. Saw one guy walking out with only 6 and he had been there for a while he said. Anybody have any luck. I am waiting until Tuesday.
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:16 AM
http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/14perry/DSC_0619.jpg?t=1237173021 big females sandbass and hybrids today. caught this one on 4 lb test! was probally one of my most challenging fish to land and took me about 15 minutes to wear her out. was a great day. went 9lbs.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:18 AM
Damn Perry........that is a nice one man! Where did you catch her at? At what bait are you using?
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:30 AM
caught this one on a minnow . between 66 and miller. i was surprised on how well we did today
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 04:45 AM
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 05:26 AM
So you take 66 and the right on Miller....how is the hump down to the creek?
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:01 PM
I went today by gun range. Very muddy. I managed to get to yhe bank, but it was pretty tough getting back up if you brought lots of gears. No fish for me. Saw three guys left as I walked in. They didn't catch any. Water current is pretty strong.
BTW, you have to park on the side. Too much mud inside to park. I will wait at least 2-4 days. Got there 6pm. Left around 7:45.
i saw that makeshift parking lot. anyone had any trouble parking there?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 03:46 PM
Made it out yesterday around 6pm. Fished between 66 and firewheel. I caught several magnum sandies and 1 keeper hybrid. Will be back tonight with minnows looking for more hybrids. These were all caught on 4lb line with very chartreuse tubes with silver specs. I wore my waders cuz I was scared of the muddy banks...so glad I did it was ugly out there. Tried to drive my truck into the lot at firewheel bridge that was a mess too so I parked at the RC park.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 04:28 PM
Fished the creek this morning around 7-11. Caught 8 Hybrids total and 2 Sandbass. I lost the first 2 Hybrids that were at least 5 lbers. They broke off as I was pulling them up the bank on 6 lb line. I dont know how you guys do it, but I cannot pull up a 5 lb Hybrids up out of the water 3 ft high in the air without breaking my line. I can pull undersized ones up without a problem. Im going to bring my net next time. I had to reel them in close to the bank, then get on my belly and pick them up. Couple TFF members were watching me get all muddy pullin gup Hybrids. I caught a few 16-17 throwbacks. Only ended up with 2 keepers. A 20.5 inch and 18.5 inch. Im goign back out there and limit this evening.
I brought my cell phone this time and managed to take a few pics and 1 video of my reeling in a hybrid.
This one was a 17 inch throw back...
Although my hybrids were short, they were freakin FAT
Fat Hybrid around 7 lbs
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 04:46 PM
Nice job TheNightFisher! Man those look like they were fun to catch!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 04:54 PM
Fished Rowlett creek this morning with my brother. Managed to catch 5 keepers. with 2 being in the 6-7 pound range and the rest in the 4-5 pound range. 1 caught on minnow and the rest on artificial. Here's a photo from my iphone. there's two sandbass on the bottom that yall can't really see....
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 04:56 PM
we had small minnows and hybrids really weren't looking to eating small fry....
oh yeah, fished across from nightfisherman for awhile. he had a lot of hookupss with them goldfish sized minnows!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 05:31 PM
I have an easy way to get the big fish up on the bank. Get your self a "cheaper" net from Wally World. Make sure the handle is hollow. Cut off a section to allow an old broom handle or other extension to fit inside. I used an old expandable paint stick that twists and extends even futher. Use a couple of self tapping screws to secure the net handle to your extension. You can get your net to lengthen to reach down 10 feet. Once your big fish is in the net pull up. It came in real handy this morning. Jeff- let me know about this evening, I'm sure I'll see you tomorrow morning.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 05:41 PM
Where can I get minnows close to the creek?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 05:49 PM
I live in Murphy. I get mine in Wylie. Keep them in a big tub and grab what I need to fish.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 06:07 PM
Texaco on the intersection of centerville and miller. They're mixed sized though.
Posted By: AntBankz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 07:27 PM
mr. banker is one sorry fisherwoman hahaha
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 07:41 PM
Anyone hear from T-Fly since yesterday?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 08:08 PM
Hey Baffin...Howd you do at that spot where we saw you last weekend? My buddies went out to the creek yesterday and were skunked! I didnt go fearing that the water was going to be too fast and muddy. I should be out there this afternoon and if not tomorrow for sure.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 08:24 PM
Haven't been back there since the rain. I'll get back to that spot Wednesday. Field mud is as bad as creek mud. I went Sunday by the gunrange, thought I was at Broken Bow. Water was movin'. The worst part is navigating the mud with my "heavy set". Went this morning, different spot, had a blast.
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 09:03 PM
mr. banker is one sorry fisherwoman hahaha
I smell a fish-off comin your way sir! You're lucky we're related.
Posted By: LIL-JIG
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/09 11:42 PM
Not looking for an handout but just a lil help. Im tired of fishing with minnows and would like to buy some jigs and lures to use. I have spent so much money on bad lures not knowing what to get, only to find out they are bad. Can someone help with size and color of any good lures. I've read about 70 pages on this thread and can't find any specifics. Thanks for your help.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:16 AM
got there at noon and by 2 pm i caught 7 and lost 4 Hybrid. sandies were not being very nice today. saw them spawning everywhere but they were being very difficult. caught about 12 sandies, all released............
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:17 AM
jigs- Fin-shad from academy and rapalas in minnow colors
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:18 AM
What happened out there today? Rowlett police came by and ordered everybody leave the makeshif parking lot or risk getting your vehicle towed. Anybody know about that?
Caught a glimpse of Tarponfly walking by......looks like he was carrying 4 hybrids.....one of them looked like a 5 or 6 lb......The Legend!
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:22 AM
hey t-fly. how many days do u recken they hybrids will stay.i had a blast with them yesterday
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:24 AM
when i was leaving, i saw the cop pull up and walk down to the creek........ he was kinda rude to me asking if i was going to leave my truck in the middle of the parkinglot as if i was going to block everyone in or something..... did everyone leave?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:26 AM
till they all get caught..... for about a wekk you should catch a bunch unless another rain comes and brings more..... there is no telling how many are even there..... should be able to see them in the water in a day or so....
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:32 AM
He was handing out tickets. When I was leaving, another cop pulled up. People were coming in and wondering what was going on.
Posted By: libra
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:35 AM
are you talking about the gun range area? I only saw a truck behind me. Saw Tfly there. I am the only one left when Tfly came. No fishes for me today.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:39 AM
The one on Rowlett Road on the bridge. One cop was writing up tickets. He looked pissed when he passed me. As I was pulling out, another cop pulled up with lights on. 3 cars pulled up and told what was going on....I said the cop told everybody to leave. They were all families with kids, just trying to enjoy themselves. Anybody know what is going on?
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:13 AM
So yall got tickets for parking at the firewheel bridge?
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:14 AM
I did not, but the cop was writing up tickets. He told some people they were going to get towed if they did not leave. What do we do know?
figures. the city makes a nice bicycle park for the bicyclers in tight shorts. they run fisherman off. guess you better park where the bicyclers park and get on yo walkin shoes.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:20 AM
So where do they park? Anybody know what is going on with this? I am heading there tomorrow morning, should I go ahead and park there anyway and play dumb?
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:27 AM
i tried to play dumb there 4 years ago but it didnt work for me. still got a ticket.not sure what their problem is. good luck
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:30 AM
I will be there in the morning. Guess we will park at the bicycle park and walk down.
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:36 AM
fishing is on like donkey kong right now! Saw to huge hybrids come one tnight and found some good spots but now I know to get there a little sooner.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:48 AM
got to the creek around 4:15,caught 2 hybrids (8&9 lbs), ten sandies.I'll try to post pis tomorrow after I get back from texoma.
TALK TO ONE OF THE COPS, HE SAID THEY WERE GOING TO START TOWING PEOPLE FOR JUMPING THE CURB AND PARKING IN THAT FIELD. HE ALSO SAID THEY NORMALLY DONT COME OUT, BUT THEY WERE GETTING ALOT OF CALLS ABOUT PEOPLE STOPING TRAFFIC FLOW WHEN JUMPIN THE CURB.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:49 AM
Rowlett police have also been running speed traps on the Rowlett Rd. bridge where it crosses the main lake for weeks. You can't go across that main bridge without seeing one of them lately. They must be out trying to run up revenue writing tickets everywhere they can.
Posted By: brandonsbird02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:01 AM
I got skunked today :-( got out there round 3 and stayed till bout 630. Hybrids were pissing me off. 4-6 lbs would be within a foot or two from me. I was literally dropping jigs right in front of their face and they wouldn't bite a thing :-(
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:06 AM
I wonder if tomorrow is going to turn them on? Hear its going to be 80........I too dropped my jig on two large hybrids and they did not even look at it. I am waiting to hear T-fly'S report about today.
Posted By: HB22
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:12 AM
", HE SAID THEY WERE GOING TO START TOWING PEOPLE FOR JUMPING THE CURVE AND PARKING IN THAT FIELD. HE ALSO SAID THEY NORMALLY DONT COME OUT, BUT THEY WERE GETTING ALOT OF CALLS ABOUT PEOPLE STOPING TRAFFIC FLOW WHEN JUMPIN THE CURVE."
Gentlemen: The Police do this every few years. Don't be surprised or upset at the cops, they are just doing their job of enforcing the law... BOTH Parking on a roadway at the gun range and Stopping in a road and jumping the curb from a major roadway are illegal... FACT. This is nothing new. The last time they went on thier "rampage" it only lasted about one week. Give em time. This too shall pass. They are just responding to community members complaints and thier supervisors orders. If they seem upset, It is probably because they too would rather be somewhere else apprehending REAL bad guys, not getting thier shoes all muddy
"Set The Hook!"
HB22
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:13 AM
Hey,B-Bay. I sent you a PM. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow morning.
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:16 AM
Maybe they should remove a section of the curb so we can get in more easily. Nah... Makes too much sense.
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:19 AM
Take a kid fishing,GO TO JAIL!!
Hooray for Big Brother
wear tricycle shorts, ya good to go
Posted By: WhatheFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:31 AM
Caught 35 with my uncle and cousin
34 sandies
1 22 inch hybrid
Saw
Basspromaster there
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:37 AM
If you can see the fish, they can see you. From my experience, stripers are very skittle and will not take your bait. Cast in the deep, dark pockets. Best time is very early mornings and late afternoons. When the sun is up high, it will be slow.
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:40 AM
whatcha usin'?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:40 AM
Lots of eggs
Size comparison, this is a 7-8 poundh Hybrid
I had a great dinner tonite! Asian style Baked hybrid wrapped in foil.
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:44 AM
Hey, NightFisher, I like those BassPro place mats!
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:46 AM
What bait did you use, WhatTheFish?
Posted By: WhatheFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:49 AM
Secert
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:51 AM
Thank you, sir!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:03 AM
Started around 6pm and really started catching 45 min before dark till 10PM. Left with 17 and released 1 4lb hybrid. A guy beside me left with a nice hybrid and had a huge one on and broke it off. I bet it was 10lbs.Fished between firewhell and 66.
Posted By: ShrimpLombardy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:06 AM
NightFisher...fillet that mother!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:15 AM
NightFisher...fillet that mother!
There are many ways to cook eat fish. I am not limited to just fillet.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:16 AM
funny.
let me know when you guys get back tomorrow if they are towing.... im going to take the day off and see what happens...
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:27 AM
Started around 6pm and really started catching 45 min before dark till 10PM. Left with 17 and released 1 4lb hybrid. A guy beside me left with a nice hybrid and had a huge one on and broke it off. I bet it was 10lbs.Fished between firewhell and 66.
6:00pm - 7:30pm Upstream from the gun range to the pipe..... Zero. Others were around and had the same results
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:28 AM
Very Zen!
Posted By: NLester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:33 AM
I think we create our own problems. If we back off the temp parking lot at Firewheel bridge until the mud dries out, there would probably be no problems. All the mud in the road atttacts the attention. If you look at the map, the field is not part of the Rowlett Creek Preserve. Has anyone noticed a correlation between the mud and the tickets in the past?
Marco's Fishermans Supply on the I30 access road just south of Zion Rd carries minnows in 3 sizes and gold fish. Does anyone know of any place closer? Multiple varieties of worms & crickets. They also try to have fresh shad on ice. Phone 972-226-5577.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:36 AM
went this morning and caught 5 hybrids. came back in the afternoon and caught well over 75 sandbass. literally caught one on every cast for a good hour. threw back anything under 12-13 inches. kept 2 limits of magnums. only downfall was that we didn't have a stringer... First picture below is from the morning, and second picture is from the afternoon. all caught on artificial.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 05:35 AM
Yeah we were one of the trucks that got a ticket on the windshield! We were in between like 5 trucks parked up by the front and we were the only truck with a ticket... Real bumber after a good day at the creek! Hope everything works out Would hate to lose that as a parkin area!
Posted By: poison spider
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 10:59 AM
HB22 is right. the cops are only doing what they are told from higher up the food chain. saw the same attitude, of not wanting to be there, last year when they were towing cars off the side of the road at the gun range. remember, both areas, the fw field and both sides of pleasant valley are posted no parking.
Every time I pulled into the fw field, I would look at the no parking sign and wonder how long will would take before the towing starts.
if you park at the intersection of pleasant valley and old miles road, the area with the no dumping signs, you will be in sachse. i've been thinking of asking the sachse police about parking there. looks like it's that time.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 01:51 PM
fishing tom, nice fish.
hey, did i see you behind the counter at jack-in-the-box?
americas most wanted lolz
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 02:33 PM
I just got off the phone with a friend of mine that works dispatch for Rowlett. She tells me they are getting calls around rush hour of near misses (accidents) from people stopping in the road looking for a place to hop the curb. I'm sure its do to people looking for a spot to hop without getting in the mud. She has no clue how long they will ticket.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:41 PM
I'll be at the gun range about 3:30 this afternoon. I'll be wearin' a Red Sox hat and tryin' to stay offa my butt.
Posted By: fishermanjoe3
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:42 PM
I've never been out to Rowlett Creek, but drove went over the Miller Rd. bridge this morning. Does anyone know if one could get a kayak in there to fish? I would hate to leave my vehicle there, is there any where else I can park that even if I have to tow the Yak a ways?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 03:54 PM
NLester here is place I told you about this morning. Right after turnoff to Dam, on the right side, going down the hill. They are there at 7am weekdays, 5:30am weekends. Sells bait small, medium, & large. NEVER out of bait.
Leroys Bait & Tackle
4013 N Highway 78
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 442-5090
Posted By: catfish34
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:05 PM
Leroys is a good bait shop the lady their is very nice.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:06 PM
hell they needa just make a turn in right there and throw down some asphault (spellin on that) for us! maybe even make some actual parkin spots w/ the lil yellow lines... there was a bad wreck there the other day from one of the fisherman turnin in...
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:09 PM
oh ya i fished yesterday and caught several! cant wait for it to just blow up down there all over! its about that time.... ill be out there again today...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 04:24 PM
People need to pay attention and learn how to drive.
Posted By: roadtrip
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 05:08 PM
I've never been out to Rowlett Creek, but drove went over the Miller Rd. bridge this morning. Does anyone know if one could get a kayak in there to fish? I would hate to leave my vehicle there, is there any where else I can park that even if I have to tow the Yak a ways?
Easy access for a kayak or canoe at Miller road.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 05:36 PM
Gun Range: Fished from 6:30am to 8:30am...got nothing...not even one bite...used 4 lbs test line with ultra light rod and reel with everything i had in my tackle box...what was i doing wrong?
Maybe there's a gill net somewhere?
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 05:57 PM
Fishfan was that you i talked to out there? I share your thoughts on the gill netter, i didnt even see any sandies where i was. But the largemouth sure were fun!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 06:13 PM
I'm not sure Angler_josh...i'm glad you had some fun...all i had was mud...
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 06:31 PM
What is the wardens # I'm at the creek right now trying to get some cast netters caught
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 06:37 PM
I dont know the GW's personal number but operation game thief is 1-800-792-game
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:10 PM
Go back threw the thread for me I'm using my blackberry and it takes to long. Please for everyone. I have tried getting them to stop.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:26 PM
try calling Tfly @ 469-528-0210 and ask him for the GW's personal number. I think think the GW number was on the thread TFF deleted. Make 100% sure that they are keeping gamefish with that castnet. GW told me he hates it when he gets called in and have his time wasted.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:28 PM
Martin Oviedo - 214-886-4074
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:33 PM
Thanks and it wouldn't bother me unless they were keeping gamefish
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:36 PM
Get'em Hittman
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:41 PM
Hows the fishing otherwise?
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:45 PM
Fish had been great.
Fish yesterday from 5 to dark with 21 keepers and one under size hybrid, release that good looking fish.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 07:48 PM
Were you there neal? Me and cody was fishing by mr john and mr lim broke his stella hahaha
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 08:02 PM
I plan on being out at the creek north of the gun range today. Gonna catch me some hybrids!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 08:31 PM
Were you there neal? Me and cody was fishing by mr john and mr lim broke his stella hahaha
I heard Cody call out my name as I was walking out of the creek. I didn't want to stop.
How you guys do?
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 09:05 PM
Hey FishermanJoe. Where you goin' with that paddle in your hand?
Sorry, couldn't resist! At Miller Rd. on the Northwest side of the bridge there is a little creek that joins up with Rowlett Creek & it makes a nice put in point for a kayak. I launch my 16 ft.canoe from there & haven't gotten wet yet!
Posted By: fishermanjoe3
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 09:11 PM
thanks, i'll check it out tomorrow
Posted By: FinishTheRace
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 10:18 PM
Caught one hybrid (undersize - 16") and a few sand bass.
Some folks near me fared much better today - right lure, right spot, probably a better overall fisherman. Parked at Rowlett Creek Preserve and walked a long way. That can get old quick.
Thanks to Mike and Nightfisher for the tips.
Posted By: Red Fish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 10:54 PM
I was out there between 9 am - 2 pm and got skunked, fell down couple of times, got muddy, walked away with some dignity intact. As I was leaving the Spring Breakers were arriving. Went to the Lunar Fishing Time, according to the the source, I went at a bad time. Will try again another day.
Posted By: jkb1314
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 10:59 PM
Lots of fish being caught today. Especially under the Bridge and nearby. Matzuo, Panther Martin, Fircracker and White grub. Flyfishin' guys killin em as well.
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/09 11:12 PM
fished from 7 to 11 today and killed them on minnows on the botton at firewheel biggest sandy's I have seen in a while got my limit and released a bunch more not one sandy was under 13" here are some pi
cs enjoy
Posted By: NLester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 01:07 AM
Thanks Baffin Bay - Leroy's is a good bait shop. Apparently you bought all the large. They may have some more tomarrow or Thursday. I bought a half pound of medium. You might want to call first.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 01:08 AM
Well some people throwing nets and setting up gill nets got to meet martins partner sergio today. Sergio got there and they were acting like they were fishing and then he came and asked me were the net was and I showed him. Fishing was slow today for me. Might have been the masses that joined me everytime I caught a fish. I only caught 12 keepers but I did help catch 8 netters. Seems like the fish only bite well right at dawn and dusk.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 01:21 AM
yeah i know sergio. he looks like a guy that will lay down the law. all business. be out there tomorrow in a kayak
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 01:26 AM
Thanks Hittman!! Great job!
Posted By: Trout Bum
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 01:59 AM
ok guys, is it safe to park down there??? love to fish there, but don't need another ticket. is everyone still planning on going, or does this scare you away. i will probably go, anyway, just looking to see what the massess are doing.
please advise, Russell
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 02:10 AM
park at centerville and castle and walk it.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 02:12 AM
Were you there neal? Me and cody was fishing by mr john and mr lim broke his stella hahaha
I heard Cody call out my name as I was walking out of the creek. I didn't want to stop.
How you guys do?
We did ok for getting there late. Like 8pm lol.
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 03:45 AM
I parked at firewheel bridge this morning with no problems I will be back in the am c ya.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:38 AM
Rthejarman,
C-ya there ill be in a black chevy truck. Hopefully all goes well gonna take a buddy and his son fishing we should be there by 7
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:56 AM
Was up stream of the gun range again. DEAD. Nothing. Talked to a few others and they had the same results. I got there about 6:00pm
HOWEVER, there were a few guy who were more up from me that made there way down( never caught anything) said there were a bunch of M####ns using nets. Called the 800 # and they were caught.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 05:45 AM
they have to be at the range....... ill post a report tomorrow on it...... i saw them in the water yesterday in the rapids....so i know they are there
Posted By: elbandito78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 06:15 AM
Happy bday tfly. Thanks for all the great info!
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 12:11 PM
Ended up fishin' the FW Bridge actually bout 100 yds down stream. Fell down the bank at the bridge. But all the mud washed off when I got in the water. Too many people under the bridge. Kept 2 magnum Sandies. Turned loose about 20 smaller ones.
Hey and no ticket.
Good couple of Hours.
Happy BirfDay TFly. Leave us a few, OK?
Posted By: KaLuB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 02:08 PM
"Hey FishermanJoe. Where you goin' with that paddle in your hand?"
Ummm, that's my paddle!!! I lost it at the firewheel bridge. I was quite literally up a creek without a paddle. I had to make a paddle out of my net and a dry bag. It made for a long trip back to Miller. FishermanJoe, if you did indeed find my paddle, thanks for grabbing it, and I would love to get it back. You can email me at kalub72@gmail.com or 214-402-4283.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 03:19 PM
went this morning at 7 to 9 am, got 5 hybrids biggest was 6lb and smallest was 3lb, and around 20 sandies. Once again i dindt have a stringer but a really nice asian guy saw me struggle carrying the fish on a branch so he offer me a stringer and i end up giving him 8 sandies and 1 thin hybrids pushing 19 inches. Most fish are caught on a lucky craft pointer jerk bait. walk along the bank and fish about 100 feet upstream of fw bridge. btw saw tarponfly under the fw bridge.
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 03:44 PM
How crowded this morning?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 03:47 PM
Nice catch fishing_tom!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 03:49 PM
very, bunch of people. just below the bridge alone there were 4-5 people. I did saw alot of young kids fishing must be spring break. this week should make up for the entire season for me sine i wont be fishing much after spring break.
Posted By: howicatchum
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 03:58 PM
I am plannin on going out with a buddy in from Ohio tomorrow early afternoon? 1st time on this Creek. I've read the threads and have seen the road off of FW on Google Maps, but want to make sure I can park there? Heard some stories about tickets and I don't need any of those.Any suggestions to the New Guy here? I want to make sure that we get on the fish. I generally fish the Old Alton/Hickory Creek, but they haven't seem to move into the creek yet.. TOO much construction going on at the mouth.
Help me out someone, We are both avid fishermen, and won't take your spots, and from what I read, there is plenty to share? I just want to show my northern friend howicatchum in the Texas creek runs...
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:01 PM
Sorry KaLuB, that was just a lame attempt at humor on my part in response to a post by Fisherman Joe on page 55. Don't you know your Jimi Hindrix tunes?
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:11 PM
BTW KaLuB, you paddled past us last night around 9:00 near Castle Rd. but I couldn't remember your name. (Rude,right?) Anyway, we were on the bank, not in the canoe. I'll try to remember your name next time!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:15 PM
Worm, I sent you a PM
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:17 PM
HOWICATCHUM, YOU GOT PM
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:17 PM
Dave, how did you do?
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 04:20 PM
heading out to fw bridge and possibly the gunrange. anyone gonna be out there? friend finally got me to register to the forum. i'll be out there in orange blk shorts and red cleats! come on fish! and hopefully no tickets for parking there haha
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 05:44 PM
Never made it out there. By the time I got to Plano from work I didnt want to drive over to the creek. The traffci was terrible yesterday. I guess beause of the that mulch truck that fliped on the george bush. My friends went though....Ill ask them how they did.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 05:47 PM
No parking tickets yesterday. Lots of vehicles parked at the FW bridge.
Wish I could go but got other obligations. Tryin' to get out of em.
went this morning at 7 to 9 am, got 5 hybrids biggest was 6lb and smallest was 3lb, and around 20 sandies. Once again i dindt have a stringer but a really nice asian guy saw me struggle carrying the fish on a branch so he offer me a stringer and i end up giving him 8 sandies and 1 thin hybrids pushing 19 inches. Most fish are caught on a lucky craft pointer jerk bait. walk along the bank and fish about 100 feet upstream of fw bridge. btw saw tarponfly under the fw bridge.
man thats great for you but it sure Scuked for me this morning
. i was fishing about 200 yards from the firewheel bridge where that tree has those roots branching everywhere on the little part of land you can fish on...first time on that spot too and didnt have such a good feeling about it..comes out, NO FISH.....my buddies downstream managed to catch a 16 1/2 pushing 17 inch sandbass and another 15 incher...thats it...we were there around 6 left at 9...minnows did not work at all..they took rattletrap type baits today. btw, what where you using to catch all those fishes?
i seen a bunch of people at the firewheel bridge..its like elbow to elbow. maybe next time i'll head over there and get cozy with yah. fish seems to be over there more. i'll make my way there another day this week just dont know yet. good fishin!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 08:12 PM
Where is everyone parking around firewheel bridge?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 08:14 PM
I might try for Hybrids in total darkess.
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 08:25 PM
I heard you better take a ladder if you even want to see the water, there are soooo many poeple lining the bank. I guess it is lent, catholic have to eat fish till Easter that explains alot.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 09:54 PM
caught these sandies today in less than 2 hours.kept 10 or so. caught a bunch of yellow bass and released some 10 inch sandies. i guess the hybrids are further up. only saw one other fisherman where i fished.i was no where near firewheel
Posted By: Triploid
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 10:06 PM
Is anyone interested in splitting a guided trip with T-fly this Saturday morning? I have a reservation and had someone back out on me. If so pls send me a PM.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/09 10:28 PM
getcha a lil fishie black top 1/8 unpainted jighead or a rooster tail 1/8 and start chunkin brotha
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 03:15 AM
to mr. crappiegi i use a lucky craft pointer jerkbait. saw couple guy around me using minnow and the sandbass wasn't eating at all.
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 03:28 AM
Hi Everyone:
Well I fished Firewheel today with a buddy of mine from 3ish till about 730ish. We caught lots of Sandies and many of them were Magnums. I brought home roughly 20-25 fish havent cleaned them yet. My buddy did manage to catch and land one of those Hybrids. His fish weighed in at 4 lbs 10 oz according to my digital scale. Was his first time catching a Hybrid so was nice to see him catch the biggest fish for a change. I saw one other hybrid hooked right in front of us. But do to all the Rookies out there it was lost to someone pulling on his fish from the other side.
Zilla
Posted By: Red Fish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 03:28 AM
After reading the posts for today, it seems FW bride is a honey hole, don't want to jockey for a spot, not really into crowds. Has anyone fished the RC Reserve parking lot area down stream? Also, it seems to me there is not a clearing or opening to toss a lure, on the Garland side, however, on the Rowlett side there are ample open area in certain spots. Your thoughts?
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 03:33 AM
Fished this morning from 7 to 11 with minnows only caught around 10 sandys one being a male threw most back kept only five all in all it was pretty slow compared to yesterday .I watched T-FLY client catch some sandys and a very nice hybrid they did pretty good I believe.I parked at firewheel again with no problems.
Posted By: iamquockie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 05:05 AM
fished the gun range area with only one biter.......saw the crowd at firewheel and didn't wanna fight them...now reading the posts I shoulda fought the crowds..argh.
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 05:32 AM
Sounds like the first bend at WRC on Steroids!
Rudy
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 05:38 AM
Tomorrow (Thursday) I have the PM shift OPEN!! If anyone wants to take it, it starts at 2pm till dark. Clients convention got cancelled
-you will have to call me to secure this spot due to i will be guiding all morning so i will not be by the computer.
-camera is in the garage so pics from today will be up tomorrow. client caught 14 huge magnums and one 6-7 lb Hybrid, and lost a couple as well..... we would have limited, but he had to leave at 10:30AM. so we only fished for 3 hours...........see ya tomorrow!!
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 06:18 AM
I might try for Hybrids in total darkess.
let me know haw tah works out.good luck
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 07:53 AM
fished today in the afternoon. avoided the firewheel bridge crowd but still managed to limit in an hour and a half.
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 10:57 PM
[quote=bigbasshunter24]What happened out there today? Rowlett police came by and ordered everybody leave the makeshif parking lot or risk getting your vehicle towed. Anybody know about that?
BEAR IN MIND,I AM NOT A LAWYER!!! However:
FYI- According to my Mapsco, the FireWheel "parking lot" is in the city of Garland, not Rowlett so I don't think the Rowlett Police can write tickets for parking there. If you got a ticket written by the Rowlett police, you should be able to get it dropped as that is not their jurisdiction. Rowlett's border shows to be at Castle Road(where the 7-11 store is located).
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 11:25 PM
fish thursday morning, seem like alot slower compare to the past few days. got 1 giant hybrid 7.2 lb and release 1 under size hybrid. Also around 16 sandies but but release some thinner one. fish from 7 to 8 30 since it shut down at around 8 15 for me. most fish are caught on jerkbait again and couple were caught on jig. fish 100 yard down the pipe on FW bridge.
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 11:33 PM
Nice catch fishing tom
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 11:34 PM
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/09 11:49 PM
I had a great trip with TFly this morning, learned a lot. I was on fly and he was on a spinning reel. TFly was nailing them in a crowd when no one was. If I would have landed all that bit, it would have been a 3 dozen fish day easy. Well worth the money to hire tfly. FYI if you think you are a good fishermen and want to challenge yourself switch over to a fly rod, even the strike and hook set is different.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 12:20 AM
I talked to Martin (Game Warden) today when he was at Firewheel. He told me that the "parking area" there is private property. The "park" area starts behind the barricades. No one should be parking there.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 12:26 AM
Monday morning- fished an hour before work
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 01:30 AM
Very nice!
You going Friday morning?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 03:42 AM
my phone works now.........
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 03:55 AM
Yes. I'll be there at sun-up.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 01:53 PM
Wow, there are some people on this forum who think fishing is so easy in a creek, that even a monkey can limit out. Well, how do you explain someone like Tfly landing fish right next to people who cant land fish? How come I can literally catch fish right next to someone who hasnt caught anything in 4 hours?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 02:12 PM
Did some NIGHT fishing last night @ firewheel 11-12pm. Fishing SUCKED so bad its an embarrasment to my screen name. I only caught a few fish on jigs. =( Pretty much skunked.
6 1/2 lb Hybrid on chartreuse jighead/fin shad 3ft under bobber
Fishing sucked so bad I should just call myself day fisher. Caught 2 Hybrids and only 7 sandies. 13 inch sandies. =(
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 03:06 PM
screw sandies when i caught these yesterday
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 03:16 PM
Nice catch Johnny, AIM me all about it.
Posted By: Red Fish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 04:18 PM
Nice... I enjoy catching them, then release them to fight another day.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 04:48 PM
good fish fellas. be out there this afternoon
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 07:10 PM
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 07:24 PM
Thats awesome. Way to go guys!
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 08:36 PM
nice job T-fly
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 10:40 PM
Very nice t-fly always great to c a little boy or girl get on some fish I will call you when I get back from our camping trip and try and hit the creek Monday or Tuesday be safe laters.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 11:26 PM
cool! its always good to see kids fishing!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/09 11:32 PM
there was a little boy that saw me catch 2 in 3 casts when i walked up and wanted to know what i was using . he put his daddys rapala on and started jerkin it in. neither one of us caught another on a rapala
Posted By: mikeytx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 01:44 AM
nothing going on up at the gun range and south of FW bridge. didn't want to fight for space (and possible ticket/tow of my car) either. looks like they are still at FW bridge from what I hear.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 02:56 AM
No hybrids for me.
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 03:03 AM
Great fish. About 8 and a half. I like your minnow bucket.
Posted By: KaLuB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 06:02 AM
fished this afternoon/evening. I saw a lot more fish than I caught. They were busy today getting their groove on. I did manage 16 keepers. Caught them on either a pearl tube jig or white roostertail.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 06:39 AM
Straight from Tampa to DFW to hit the creek after reading the board for the past week.
I fished Firewheel from 5:30 - Dark. Fish stopped biting for me around 6:45 or so I think (before it got really dark). 14 big sandies with 2 at 15". Only 2 males and the rest females (of the keepers). Released about 10 or so just legal fish. Highlight was 1 hybrid (18") that had the drag singing. That was great. I hope to catch a bigger model on the 4 lb and see how the reel sings.
Sad but true but I need to get out there tomorrow as well before the wife-o and kids get back in town and before the BBall tournament is on.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 12:09 PM
Headed straight out there after work..wearin' a Dallas Cowboys t-shirt..be out there around 4:00
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 05:38 PM
Pressure has been steady since about 8:30..I hope it drops around 4
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 06:39 PM
Hey Kalub. thats one cool looking picture. good job man.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 07:43 PM
Report: -Caught lots of sandies and 4 Hybrid.
Happy Client Below:
- the fish are everywhere up and down the creek that you cast to. so- they are just not where i am standing(so you dont have to cast your lure right where i just hooked a fish. -Its rude.
I have the following guided trips open:
monday AM the 23rd
thursday PM the 26th
saturday AM the 28th
monday AM the 30th
tuesday AM the 31st
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 08:35 PM
had a guy throw a bobber with a minnow straight across to where i was throwing lures and lets it sit there.. i said what am i supposed to do here. he just looked at me like what are u talkin about
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 08:40 PM
How about the guy that comes and stands in your spot and throws where you just caught the fish you are now taking off the lure to place on the stringer...
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/09 08:44 PM
Yea there are ALOT of people out there who have no manners, and ALOT that just dont care. Last time out i met the owner of rowlett creek, he never said he was the owner but i could tell by the way he stood and casted where ever he wanted. As he left i thanked him for being so considerate and letting me fish his creek.
just wanted to share my story, this guy comes stands next to me and my cousin at the firewheel bridge in a tight spot, i dont own the creek so it's watever at first...then i throw my minnow and float out..he sees my float moving up and down because a sandbass was messen with it, he throws his lure right to where my float was and catches the fish that was messing with my minnow...he just reels it in and strings it up like nothing ever happend...i look at him and he looks back and seems to have no clue what just happend.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 03:55 AM
i warn people once..... nightfisher and my client were fishin a cove and hookin up with every cast and a guy was on his way to the cove to stand right above it.... told him DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT, OR ILL COME OVER THERE AND WE WILL HAVE A MAN TO MAN CHAT! ---- he didnt call my bluff..... it would have taken me 20 mins to get over there anyways,lol..... and for the line crossers, i warn them one time. if they do it again and tangle me up or my clients line, ill cut his line and accidently drop his lure in the water...... i have no tolerance for that stuff.... as some of yall know, the fish are everywhere, not just where we are.... as Gotreal (formally known as getreal) says "find your own". where has he been anyways??? see yall tomorrow, ill be there from sun up to sun down guiding.......
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 04:17 AM
Fishing was slow this evening at the Firewheel bridge...did not catch any fish...Knot at work managed to catch some...it was nice meeting you, Knot at work...thanks for the fishing advice.
wazzup. i just start making noises and twitch my head some and nobody wants to be around me lolz
Posted By: KaLuB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 05:08 AM
As a few have said, fish are all up and down the creek today. I started at Miller and paddled towards Firewheel. My first cast was at the old yellow car, and it produced a nice sandy. I caught 4 or 5 more as I paddled towards the bridge. Tarponfly was just finishing up at the bridge as I paddled up. He had a nice stringer and I am sure a happy client. (was good to finally meet ya). The fish knew he was leaving, and stopped biting. Fished there for about 45 minutes and caught 2. I was about to head back downstream, but decided to go up towards the range for a few minutes. I am glad I did, went about halfway up to the range, and caught fish the entire way, with many keepers. Stopped at the bridge again on my way back, and caught a couple more fish. No hybrids!
I didn't keep any fish today, so no pics either. Probably could have kept 20-25 fish. All my fish this afternoon were caught on a white roostertail.
Wardens were out in force today! Saw one as I was paddling upstream around noon. Martin and his partner were out checking stringers and licenses around 6pm. I bet they were able to write a few tickets.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 05:14 AM
It was good to meet you FishFan...I didnt get anymore keepers after you left...I fished a few spots...the bridge area acoss from the gun range..caught a small Largemouth then a warmouth and nothing else so I packed up and decided to squeeze in the crowd at Firewheel..was fishing with minnows but I tossed a clown colored Rapala as soon as I got there and it produced a nice sandie on the first cast....casted it a few more times with no hits so I decided to use the rest of my minners for the remainder of my evening..not big on cleaning fish but I took home a 14 and a 15"er and marinated them in garlic and lemon pepper then tosed em in the smoker for dinner maaannn it was good!
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 12:28 PM
Fished Firewheel in the AM yesterday. Seemed to be more yellow bass than before and I kept a few to try/eat to see how they compare versus the white bass. Kept some decent whites and released 1 hybrid around 15-16 inches. Nice drag puller and wasn't as long a battle as the prior day's fish. All fish on minnows.
Nice fishing next to Ty (sp?) and meeting you. PM me when you get a chance. I couldn't make it out to the creek this morning to fish with you. Kids/wife made it home last night from Atlanta (suprise!) rather than the expected arrival today.
Posted By: Trout Bum
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 01:43 PM
Kalub, where do you put your yak in??? I have a native, and would love to go yak with some others. send me a pm, next time you are taking the yak out. on vacation this week.
TTYL, Russell Troutbum
Posted By: KaLuB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 01:59 PM
Miller Road. Its a decent paddle up to Firewheel, but I enjoy it.
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 03:33 PM
Went out yeaterday afternoon. Started out bad line all twisted up and nothing biting. People tossin' over my line, kinda sucked UNTIL, I let a kid (just standin' around watchin' his dad and older brother fish) reel in my first sandie. He was jazzed and I let him keep it.
The RC Gods took pity on me then and let me catch my first Hybrid. Just legal but it was great, standin' in the middle of the creek it had me goin' in circles.
Met KaLub and Martin.
Had a good afternoon after all.
Posted By: chads
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 08:03 PM
I hit the creek yesterday and caught 7 sandies and a few hybrids not keepers . Just wanted everyone know that I'm sorry for being this way . Myself and another were fishing the creek not bothering or getting in each others way .He was on the other side of me and he caught a fish and how be about 5 people came over and tried to run jigs by his stringer. lines were everywhere which just bugged me
so when the guy I was first fishing with realed in, I threw out a weighted treble and snagged all their lines and it finally took 3 times of doing this for them to move back out of our way.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 08:24 PM
.....and this is the reason I will probably never fish this creek on a weekend anymore...same thing happened to me..I hooked up with a sandie first cast on a rapala by firewheel and "kadunk" there went a road runner dropped in the same spot i hooked her at..just as I was stringin it up......toooo many people..I'll pass on the crowd this afternoon and settle for some golf course action....be out there bright and early tommorow morning!! hopefully bringing out a limit this time
..note to self bring flash light next time..the walk from firewheel to the bike trail parking lot in total darkness was not fun
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 08:35 PM
Good idea Knot at work...weekdays in the morning are not usually crowded...i got more luck catching fish in the morning than in the evening.
Posted By: Jeff_S2
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/09 11:40 PM
I wont be going again until they make it up steam from the gun range... The FW bridge is like a domino affect...its the most accesible place from the busiest road...80% of the people there have no idea what there doing and/or have no consideration for anyone else...heck most of them have no clue there doing anything wrong, which is even more bothersome...but its a public creek so theres nothing you can do about it...thats why I take the effort to find other places most people dont want to walk to...I find it more enjoyable and rewarding that way.
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 01:56 AM
Hey guys, I went and fished the creek the other morning and didn't even get a bite. I was using minnows. What am I doing wrong. I mostly fished them on the bottom. There were people around me catching em left and right....... Maybe a different bait? Thanks alot!
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:31 AM
Anyone? Please I just need to be pointed in the right direction...
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:38 AM
hire tarponfly.
Posted By: mikeytx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:41 AM
i was out with tarponfly today and what i've learned is alot of factors. location, the type of line, where you cast, and how the weather affects if the fish will want anything to eat.
if you ever get a chance, hook up with him and he'll show you the ropes and answer the majority of you questions. getting polarized sunglasses helps also. it didn't dawn on me until later in the day but sunglasses has 2 functions; cover for your eyes and clears the reflection of the water so you can see the water clearer. it should have clicked with me since i do photography. lol
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:47 AM
Nice advertisement. Anyone else have anything constructive? Not talking to the guy above me.
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:52 AM
Advertisement? How about a testimonial from people who have hired him and know thats your best bet, suggesting that you hire tarponfly is the most constructive thing to type. But hey if you want to keep sitting on the bank watching everyone else catch fish thats your business.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:55 AM
I'll be out there around 6:45-7ish am.
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:57 AM
Knot at work thank you. You understand what I am asking and I appreciate it. I'm sorry I wasted your time super-fisherman josh.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:57 AM
Advertisement? How about a testimonial from people who have hired him and know thats your best bet, suggesting that you hire tarponfly is the most constructive thing to type. But hey if you want to keep sitting on the bank watching everyone else catch fish thats your business.
exactly its not like the guy is paying us to say that...you will learn how to catch them plain and simple..if 125.00 is too much split the cost with someone else
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:58 AM
Knot at work thank you. You understand what I am asking and I appreciate it. I'm sorry I wasted your time super-fisherman josh.
No problem
tight lines
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:02 AM
Knot at work thank you. You understand what I am asking and I appreciate it. I'm sorry I wasted your time super-fisherman josh.
I didnt know i was "super-fisherman", and i tried to help you by telling you to hire tarponfly, you asked for advice and i answerd. If your going to make sarcastic comments after i give you advice, then that will be the last bit of info you will get from me. Have fun staring at the water.
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:04 AM
Stop getting your feelings hurt and move on. The water is pretty. If that last bit was what you consider "info from you" I think I'll live.
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:05 AM
The fish are too, but you wouldnt know that....
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:06 AM
Lol you cut me deep.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:07 AM
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:11 AM
Send me a PM if you would like to continue this conversation, im not going to contribute to trashing this thread like the last one.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:16 AM
yea that was a waste of a page lol...had fun slayin golf course bass today Josh..good to meet you..I'm off to bed so I can get out to the creek bright and early
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:17 AM
like wise dude, good luck witht he sandies tomorrow let us know how you do.
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:17 AM
pm sent
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:22 AM
I like this thread...only discussions and no arguments please!...don't let them take away this thread just like the previous thread with a lot of great info...Thanks
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:23 AM
Thats what im trying to prevent,
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:25 AM
exactly no more
lol
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:26 AM
lol adam
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:26 AM
Okay I'll be good.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:29 AM
Happy fishing everyone...tight lines!!!!
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:35 AM
I'm trying to move on, but this angler josh guy is still PMing me talking trash..... Somebody get this guy a midol....
Posted By: mikeytx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 03:50 AM
not sure why everyone is a keyboard commando right now. talking about trash talking, there is alot of people at the creek that doesn't know how to fish right. like how fishing at a creek works. water moves so you have to prep for that.
this lady kept running into my lines and i had to play according to how she threw. it should be both being considerate, not just me. small things like that tarponfly helped me out.
if i was out there alone, i'm sure i'll be fishing like her and not catch much. i'm use to catching rough fish, catfishing, and saltwater.
anyways, my report on today: fw was strong in the early morning but a quick weather change shutdown the fish. was up at gun range and not alot going on up there.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 04:42 AM
THE NEXT PERSON THAT KEEPS THE ARGUMENT UP AND POSTS ABOUT IT------- YOU WILL BE REPORTED AND YOU WILL BE DELETED. THIS IS A FISHING FORUM. NOT A AOL/YAHOO CHAT LOG. IF YOU READ EVERY PAGE ON THE INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO ASK SIMPLE QUESTIONS LIKE THAT. 151 PAGES IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. FINDING OUT HOW TO CATCH THEM PROPERLY IS THE ISSUE..... I CAN TELL YOU EVERYTHING I HAVE IN MY BOX AND YOU CAN GO TO THE CREEK AND TRY TO CATCH FISH WITH WHAT I FISH WITH.... SO, YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO FAIL AT IT AND JUST SIT THERE AND "STARE AT THE WATER" IF YOU DONT KNOW WHOW TO USE THE GEAR. THATS WHY IM HERE. TO SHOW YOU AND TO INCREASE YOUR CATCH RATIO.
LETS HAVE FUN AND FISH....
( I HAVE SOME (3) STORIES FROM ARGUMENTS I HAD WITH INCONSIDERATE DONKEYS TODAY. EVEN MY CLIENT txSTRYKER YELLED AT ONE. AND A 50 YEAR OLD MAN WITH with his college kids almost got his head smashed in by 5 people.....thats the start to a couple storys...... PM me for more on that for a good laugh...
rules/laws, that you are supose to follow at the creek:
example:
-if you limit with your dad at the creek and you both are keeping your limit, your dad CANNOT just hold the grear and you drag 50 fish to the truck. that would make you over by 25 fish in your possession .....
-dont cross my line or anyone elses w/o thier permition or cast to where they just hooked up a fish....... ill warn you once and if you do it again, ill cut your line...
-dont argue with me. im always right!
-if you have a question, read the whole thread first. then ask if its not there.
-no cheap shots at people on here just to get a kick out of seeing how it progresses....its just childish............
Report: fished from 7am-till-8pm. total fish caught was over 150 easy. Below are some happy clients FROM TODAY!!
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 04:50 AM
We were up past the Gun range. My son caught a small one off a dead minnow he found. Ran and got minnows,came back to the same area 200 yrs up stream from the gun range. Nothing. We stayed a couple hrs, moved up and down and nothing. Saw a Oriental guy with a blue bag catch a maybe 8 inch and he threw it in his bucket.
Went down to the FW bridge and it was packed as I knew it would be. Never liked going there.
Walked down the creek, pass the pipe and never caught a thing. Saw 1 or 2 catch really small ones.
I did see several running up the creek in areas.
Also there was a guy bitching about the guys standing in the middle closer to the FW bridge. Kinda funny.
Posted By: Justyn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 04:52 AM
I asked for ADVICE. Not for a GUIDE. Sorry I didn't jump right in and support your business. If asking a question is not what a FORUM is for I'm sorry.
Posted By: ShrimpLombardy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 04:59 AM
What's up with the latex gloves???....
Is there something in the water at Rowlette??...something that we should all be wearing gloves for...lol? Do you know something that the rest of us don't know Mr. largesandiecatchinglatexglovewearingholdifforthepictureman....lol.
T-Fly - good job, nice fish...looks like a good day. Your clients are haulin em in man. Been trying to avoid the masses for stuff like you mention above. I don't have the patience for it...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 05:01 AM
justyn you have a PM.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 05:02 AM
its over now...
to add....... there were to many people down there today... but we still did better than what i could see.............
Posted By: ShrimpLombardy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 05:06 AM
I asked for ADVICE. Not for a GUIDE. Sorry I didn't jump right in and support your business. If asking a question is not what a FORUM is for I'm sorry.
I am new to this also, so I understand your frustration. I usally fish from a boat and creek fishing is an entirely different thing. But - I think you're misunderstanding some of these guys in here. No one is here to give you a bad time or not share information. This thread is full of it - which is what they're trying to tell you. Most of these guys follow this thing religiously and continue to update this as the season progresses. If you start at the beginning and read through most of this - you should pick up some good info on the basics. They just don't want to go over the same information thats already been talked about on three pages previously.
Posted By: TreeBass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 08:46 AM
Lets keep this one on track folks, alot of good information here, if you have an issue, take it off line via PM or e-mail.
tight lines
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 01:09 PM
THE NEXT PERSON THAT KEEPS THE ARGUMENT UP AND POSTS ABOUT IT------- YOU WILL BE REPORTED AND YOU WILL BE DELETED. THIS IS A FISHING FORUM. NOT A AOL/YAHOO CHAT LOG. IF YOU READ EVERY PAGE ON THE INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO ASK SIMPLE QUESTIONS LIKE THAT. 151 PAGES IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. FINDING OUT HOW TO CATCH THEM PROPERLY IS THE ISSUE..... I CAN TELL YOU EVERYTHING I HAVE IN MY BOX AND YOU CAN GO TO THE CREEK AND TRY TO CATCH FISH WITH WHAT I FISH WITH.... SO, YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO FAIL AT IT AND JUST SIT THERE AND "STARE AT THE WATER" IF YOU DONT KNOW WHOW TO USE THE GEAR. THATS WHY IM HERE. TO SHOW YOU AND TO INCREASE YOUR CATCH RATIO.
LETS HAVE FUN AND FISH....
( I HAVE SOME (3) STORIES FROM ARGUMENTS I HAD WITH INCONSIDERATE DONKEYS TODAY. EVEN MY CLIENT txSTRYKER YELLED AT ONE. AND A 50 YEAR OLD MAN WITH with his college kids almost got his head smashed in by 5 people.....thats the start to a couple storys...... PM me for more on that for a good laugh...
rules/laws, that you are supose to follow at the creek:
example:
-if you limit with your dad at the creek and you both are keeping your limit, your dad CANNOT just hold the grear and you drag 50 fish to the truck. that would make you over by 25 fish in your possession .....
-dont cross my line or anyone elses w/o thier permition or cast to where they just hooked up a fish....... ill warn you once and if you do it again, ill cut your line...
-dont argue with me. im always right!
-if you have a question, read the whole thread first. then ask if its not there.
-no cheap shots at people on here just to get a kick out of seeing how it progresses....its just childish............
Report: fished from 7am-till-8pm. total fish caught was over 150 easy. Below are some happy clients FROM TODAY!!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 02:47 PM
I want to thank Carey (Tarponfly) for a successful trip. I have fished this creek for years and he doubled my knowledge in 6 hours. John (my son) had a blast. Having someone else teach him in addition to me made a big difference. Something about kids and how they will pay attention to a stranger and LISTEN!! Carey was great and patient with him. We caught fish and that was the goal.We went back and used the same techniques in other spots and in addition to my own and landed even more fish. There are fish all up and down in that creek...don't follow and cast right on top of the guy who is catching. I too will cut your line if it happens twice.
I met Beto, Kalub, Godzilla, and of course Martin. Nice meeting you guys and see ya soon.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 04:14 PM
there iss alot of crying goin on in this thread.
more reports less chit chat.
Posted By: FinishTheRace
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 05:38 PM
A short visit yesterday evening near Firewheel from about 6-7:15. About 15 people or more fishing under the bridge when I first arrived and did not want to break into that group. Did not bring any minnows. People with minnows under a float 3' to 5' seemed to be catching some. I threw rubber jigs and rapalas and rapalas LKQ but no hits.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 05:50 PM
Were u with your daughter in a red shirt?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 08:04 PM
It sure seems like the fishing is a lot worse than last year. It also seems like its a lot more crowded year after year.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 08:24 PM
-fishing is not worse...? its better/at least on my end. you have to understand that we still haveanother month of this left and more sandies and hybrids will move in tuesday during the rain. i was looking at a shool of more than 100 sandies today.... they are thick all up and down the creek... you just have to know where and when to go and what gear to have..... every year there gets better and better on my end..........
report from today will be up in a few hours, i need to take a nap and ill download the pic later- camera is in the truck....
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 08:52 PM
Fishin was bad for me today haha...One sandy today...fished minnows (under slip bobber and on bottom), road runners, fin-s-shads, and lastly threw my rapalas..mainly stayed under the firewheel bridge area and a little bit down towards the gun range...Saw Carey and his client with a NICE stringer floatin behind em..when I showed up I believe you said they shut down haha..go figure..I should have woken my lazy arse up earlier...my access was limited as I forgot my waders...I didnt know you can wade over by pole 8-9 Carey..I'll try that next time
Posted By: Curly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 09:10 PM
T-Fly, you're not only a good angler, you are a true salesman!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 09:15 PM
Fishin was bad for me today haha...One sandy today...fished minnows (under slip bobber and on bottom), road runners, fin-s-shads, and lastly threw my rapalas..mainly stayed under the firewheel bridge area and a little bit down towards the gun range...Saw Carey and his client with a NICE stringer floatin behind em..when I showed up I believe you said they shut down haha..go figure..I should have woken my lazy arse up earlier...my access was limited as I forgot my waders...I didnt know you can wade over by pole 8-9 Carey..I'll try that next time
OK, I got question about pole counting.
What is pole 8-9, where is the pole? Is it something to can see when you get there? Is it a telephone poles you are talking about? What WHAT is it?
I heard a couple of people mention "I fish from pole ### to ###"
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 09:40 PM
Maybee he is talking about the pylons under the bridge.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 09:43 PM
if you park on the other side of the firewheel parking lot. each electricity pole has a number on it. i think part of it is for biking purposes but i'm not too sure. i use the numbers on the pole to communicate to people of where i fish to be more specific. if you park at the centerville/castle bike trail parking lot, the numbers get smaller as you walk towards FW bridge.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/23/09 09:46 PM
The numbers on the poles are location points in the case of emergencies. One would dial 911 and give the pole #. They are about the size of speed limit signs. They are on the North side of the creek.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 02:31 AM
no clue....... i just know where the fish are...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 02:38 AM
got to the creek at 7 am. fished till 10:30 am and went and got lunch. came back till 2.
bite was slow but steady and then it was a fish every 15 mins or so after 12 pm..... thats to slow for me so we called it a day. client hooked 3 hybrids all undersized just a half inch.
Open dates for a guided trip:
Saturday 28th AM
Monday 30th AM
---Most of April is open due to I dont know how long it will last. so u may book the trip in April with me and we can play it by ear from there..... then im moving on to crappie.
Posted By: FinishTheRace
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 02:41 PM
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run [Re: Insurance Guy]
TheNightFisher
Pro Angler - Loc: Rowlett, Texas - Were u with your daughter in a red shirt?
Yes, that was me. She really likes fishing. I instilled this in her at an early age on National Fishing Day catching small bream at White Rock Lake although for the longest time we would hardly go.
She got really excited about fishing last year when she caught her first fish on an artificial lure: Fin-S-Shad. Sorry I did not recognize you this last time. Hope to run into you again out there sometime soon.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 02:53 PM
Jeff, saw your car out there yesterday. Give me a call.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 02:59 PM
I was the bald guy in the red shirt to your right catching those sandies.
Posted By: FinishTheRace
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 04:05 PM
You were down below standing partially in the water to my right. I saw someone pull in three sandies on minnows in a matter of 5 minutes about 7pm. Was that you?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 04:14 PM
Yup lol.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 04:14 PM
if you park on the other side of the firewheel parking lot. each electricity pole has a number on it. i think part of it is for biking purposes but i'm not too sure. i use the numbers on the pole to communicate to people of where i fish to be more specific. if you park at the centerville/castle bike trail parking lot, the numbers get smaller as you walk towards FW bridge.
Next trip I make it out there, I will look at the light pole to find where I am. Thanks for the help guys.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 05:10 PM
wow. i get it now. thanks
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 05:19 PM
wow when did u catch that?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 05:58 PM
The rain is pouring down at the Firewheel right now...i can sense some hybrids are moving in to the creek...get ready!!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 06:58 PM
Rowlett creek does not have any hybrids. I dont know what you are talking about. **whistles**
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 07:41 PM
someone park close to the bridge and tie a rope on your bumper so I can get my fat a@* up in the mud.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 07:42 PM
Sorry, i thought there were some hybrid striped bass from Lake Ray Hubbard swimming upstream to Rowlett Creek when it rains heavily this time of the year...my bad.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 08:00 PM
Its ok Fishfan, anyone can eaisly fall for that rumor.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 08:29 PM
fished from 8 AM till about 10 AM and the fish were biting on every cast till about 10ish....... hit jigs more than minnows this time. my Dad came in town (above pic) and he had a blast. caught 7 hybrids and all were keepers ( one was 26 inches) but were released due to we were not eating them tonight. my friend wanted some to eat tonight so he got the pleasure of cleaning the fish today.... i have to keep some hybrids in the water for my clients......
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 08:32 PM
just kidding- there are not any hybrids in rowlett creek........ it is a myth.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 08:36 PM
The fish that "TDDNT" has is a striper. it was not from rowlett creek, lol..... its just in his signature.....
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 08:39 PM
just kidding- there are not any hybrids in rowlett creek........ it is a myth.
That's what I thought...Thanks T-fly.
Posted By: redraiderfisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 08:39 PM
I brought my flyrod down to the creek just after the rain, and did fairly well. I fished for about 1 1/2 hours and had maybe 10 fish. I was sliding all the way down to the creek with that mud, not fun. I saw maybe one other guy, I was just down from the gun range. WORD OF CAUTION: I was fishing a little hole, when I heard an extra loud gun shot, it proceeded with a little bit of a whistle and a splash about 5 feet from me in the water!!! I don't know how fast it was going, or what it actually might do if it were to hit someone, but it couldn't have been good. Safe to say I stayed a little closer to the west bank of the river.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:06 PM
going to give it a try after work
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:16 PM
The fish that "TDDNT" has is a striper. it was not from rowlett creek, lol..... its just in his signature.....
DOH!!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:20 PM
I caught this fat sandy a couple of days ago.
Too bad he wasnt even 10 inches.
Posted By: bluecatrunner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:29 PM
Well, I hit the creek at 9 A.M. I was mainly using jigs and did pretty good as Tarponfly said. Took home 23 by 3 P.M. With 3 Hybrids that I as well released to the Fish Gods for another day. Watched Tarponfly and his client (DAD) slaughtering the Sandbass and Hybrids. They were in the water casting in every direction and landing fish. Pretty cool to watch both of them with double hook-ups all the time. "T-Fly, why did you not post a pic of your stringer too? That would have been a good picture with both of you in it." Hoping for some more rain. Taking my son out of class tomorrow for some Sandbass action!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:34 PM
That gun range is a nuisance...I can hear the shots all the way to my house which is 4 miles away. I bet the people living next to it hate it. Don't get me wrong I own guns and I hunt, but city's grow and ranges should respect that. I cant tell you how many time I hear a bullet ricochet down there and come close. Mark my words someday some one will take a bullet and it will not be pretty.Be careful and stay low guys.
Whats a Hybrid..a large perch?
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:35 PM
man i got a woody thinking about catching some fish
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:36 PM
hybrid is mixed sandie and striped bass
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:39 PM
Oh well there are none in this creek...
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 09:56 PM
yeah only red snappers in RC
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/09 10:00 PM
If there's no hybrids in the Rowlett Creek, then people must have caught "large perch" thinking they've caught hybrids.
Posted By: NLester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 03:02 AM
Thank you for that because I have been having trouble seeing the differnce in what people are calling hybrids and perch. One day I was releasing large perch because I had been told they were hybrids and I am too new to fishing to tell the difference.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 03:10 AM
Its a common mistake to get the two confused. Just be sure to measure any hybrid perch before you keep them. They must be at least 28" long.And your only allowed to keep 1.5 of them. Use a yellow belly for bait on the bottom if want to fish for them.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 04:37 AM
Anybody up for spending half a day and hiring T-Fly and splitting the cost with a football coach who got skunked all last week? I was so devastated after I did not even get a bite. Would like to go on April 10th. AM or PM, it does not matter to me. PM me if you would like to do this.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 04:54 AM
Its a common mistake to get the two confused. Just be sure to measure any hybrid perch before you keep them. They must be at least 28" long.And your only allowed to keep 1.5 of them. Use a yellow belly for bait on the bottom if want to fish for them.
i think you missed your calling fishenrod.you should be a lead comedian on the bassmasters tour.lol
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 01:49 PM
That gun range is a nuisance...I can hear the shots all the way to my house which is 4 miles away. I bet the people living next to it hate it. Don't get me wrong I own guns and I hunt, but city's grow and ranges should respect that.
the gun ranges are usually there first.
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 01:52 PM
Remember last year when someone from here went and complained to the gun range owner? That went well.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 02:04 PM
Im the one that complained. He basically went off on me in an email. The owner is a not so nice guy and not very compationate towards fishermen. I just dont go to the area south of pleasant valley anymore. Its not worth getting hit by falling bullets. I stay well north of the gun range now. And Im all for hunting and guns but not shooting towards where people fish!
He said he owned all the land in that area around the range. I have no clue if he was BS'ing me or not. I can tell from what he wrote back to me in the email that he was not a guy that you could have a intelligent conversation with. It was his way or the highway so I didnt even reply. I dont waste my time trying to reason with people like that.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 02:08 PM
True they were their first, but a lot of business and things arrive prior to city growth. Its a matter of noise and safety and that should come first.Ill say it again someday someone will take a bullet and it may be fatal then lets hear there reasoning for being there first.If you pay to shoot there then you took a risk. I believe people have been shot on that property and I dont blame anyone for that. But when someone is killed trying to fish, bicycle, or hike on public grounds then they will be shut down and took a life to do it. I think its sad the range owner is too stubborn to just move another 15 miles away to potentially save a life. The land is worth more than he paid for 10X and really have you been there???its a shed more or less and could easily be replicated somewhere else.He will not lose business because its a good hike to another range and people who shot guns will still want to shoot guns.
Back to fishing..Went yesterday around 6PM was slow until right at dark. Caught a few on artificial by the white pipe. 1 hybrid...i mean large perch. Threw him back too small.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 02:11 PM
Fish at the creek yesterday from 6:30pm to 9pm. Landed 13 big fat sandies. One of buddies next to me hit a huge hybrid, but broke off as his buddy try to bring it up (hehehe). Sorry no cam shot.
Oh yeah but the way, I saw the number on the light pole
So we were fishing between pole 18 and 20
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 02:13 PM
are these poles on the west or east side of the creek?
Posted By: Kickin' Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 02:50 PM
Apparently they're were the fish are. And since we can't find those...
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 02:55 PM
They are on the Centerville side.WEST.Typical utility poles with a sign on them about 20 feet high.
Posted By: chicken pickin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 03:00 PM
hello fisherman have not been on the forum since it started way back when, i fished there first few bass tourneys at fork and athens with my cousin (won both of them)and lost touch after that. i fished all up n down the creek for years when i was n highschool and parked at the ffa barn (student) but have gotten away from creek fishin lately but if anyone would want to show an ol boy where to fish and what to use you would be more than welcome to my stringer, i would just like to do a little lip rip'n i dont need the fish have a crappie fetish for that
fished the creek this morning, started at 6 am at firewheel bridge, i was the second person there...fished for about 10 minutes then the morning "run" came..not the fish run, the "stomache run" so i couldnt bare it any longer...got back the car and t-fly and his clients just arrived..i said "good morning"..and no good morning back to me..so drove to 7/11 to release the dragon. when i came back there were already 8 cars there..i only left for 10 minutes. i just said screw it and drove to centerville. fished all over the creek, for 3 hours and caught 3 keepers..big ones too...16 pushing 17 inches..im now cooking the fishes..they were biting around 8:30 or so then this wind and coldnest came in and they jsut stopped!..i hate it when they do that, 10:30 came along and i called it quits. but yeah..my story for the day..
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 04:00 PM
TMI..TMI...
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 04:29 PM
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 04:37 PM
"Released the dragon" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 06:21 PM
i would have just released the dragon in the woods. I always keep paper towls in my truck! And if I dotn have any a cut up undershirt works just fine.
Posted By: Triploid
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 06:56 PM
Hey Basshunter, too bad you did not contact me last week I had a spot to split on Saturday morning. I was like you hitting the creek and not having much luck, few here and there. I would highly recommend spending a few bucks and hiring T-fly! You will not only catch fish but will learn how to fish that creek and many factors that will give you results in the future. Besides having a great time!! I caught 4 hybrids and took home a limit of sandies.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:12 PM
thanks for the report, how do you cook the fish ?????
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:15 PM
Here comes the RAIN...now the perch will move in. I cant wait...
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:18 PM
Rain is pooring down like MAD in Flower Mound right now.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:32 PM
I fry mine. First I soak the fillet in ice salt water to bring out any blood then I dip them in a milk and egg mixture. Next I throw them into a paper bag with a cornmill mix or uncle bucks fry mix a shake. Heat your oil to 400 drop them in and let the oil come down to 350 and wait until you see a nice fried fillet. Then call me to come taste test them. If you need to freeze first be sure to submerge in water I use 1 gallon freezer bag or old milk jugs. If you don't put them in water they will freezer burn real quick.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:34 PM
sorry if i didnt say hello back. i was in my own zone at the moment...... report will be posted by my clients later sometime today....
Posted By: Trout Bum
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:40 PM
I pretty much hammered them today, above the bridge. Brought home 13 nice ones. Also caught 10 or so yellow bass. Ist time to ever do that, but they were all small. Do they get bigger, say at about 1 pound, eating size??The ones I caught were 5 inches or so.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 07:45 PM
I cooked some yellow bass along with the whites and couldn't taste a measurable difference. Obviously filleting takes more work with the smaller size (I kept 3 yellows that were 10 inches). Fillet seems more firm than the whites and appears to have a lower oil content (visually when you rinse the fish, you can see oil slicks if the lighting is right). I haven't tried cooking either fish whole yet.
Plan on going to the creek tomorrow.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:21 PM
i would have just released the dragon in the woods. I always keep paper towls in my truck! And if I dotn have any a cut up undershirt works just fine.
I have released a dragon or two in the woods at rowlett creek near the bike trails( I'm sure they loved that)...I keep a roll of TP on me...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:27 PM
I know someone here (whos very well known) who doesnt even wipe.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:34 PM
I wonder how you know such a thing? Maybe you fish so close to the guy who catches all the fish your up his A#$...lol.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:40 PM
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:41 PM
I know someone here (whos very well known) who doesnt even wipe.
why are you calling yourself out like that?
Posted By: Kickin' Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:48 PM
i would have just released the dragon in the woods. I always keep paper towls in my truck! And if I dotn have any a cut up undershirt works just fine.
Well you know that's why my fishin' shirt no longer has any sleeves on it.
Posted By: Kickin' Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:49 PM
Has anyone been to any other part of the creek, outside of Firewheel / Gun Range? Maybe near where it spills into Hubbard, in any of those coves?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 08:52 PM
I have and the water is deeper and vast its harder to find them bunched up. But they are there and less people also. Just have to find them.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 09:04 PM
Next time don't release the dragon...keep it all in...releasing it really brings bad luck.
Posted By: auminer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/09 09:24 PM
i would have just released the dragon in the woods. I always keep paper towls in my truck! And if I dotn have any a cut up undershirt works just fine.
I have released a dragon or two in the woods at rowlett creek near the bike trails( I'm sure they loved that)...I keep a roll of TP on me...
This thread has gone WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY past TMI!!!! LOL
Hey guys! Im new to fishing, well not new but definitely a newbie!! I have a normal rod and reel and not 100% sure what kind of lures or bait i should be using at rowlett creek. I was told to use rooster tails for sand bass. I am going out to the creek this saturday and was wondering if any of you had any advice? What kind of lures or and sweet spots. Im go the the clearing right off rowlett road where you have to jump the curb! Thanks guys.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: What lures or bait should i use? - 03/26/09 12:10 AM
Spend the day reading the entire post and you will learn what to use to fish and general areas where. Hire Tfly and you can combine both along with learning what to do in the future. It's your best option.
Posted By: bigbasshunter24
Re: What lures or bait should i use? - 03/26/09 01:27 AM
Triploid,
It was my first time fishing it and I felt like a big time Rookie out there. Man I saw a bunch of savvy vets catching fish like there was no tomorrow. That is why I am getting T-fly, not just to catch some fish but I am into someone giving tips on how to fish areas better.
Posted By: libra
Re: What lures or bait should i use? - 03/26/09 01:38 AM
I was just wondering after the sandbass run is over, i wants to know do we have a guide for crappies fishing. Will T-Fly will be doing crappie guide and if yes, what area or lake.
Posted By: Trout Bum
Re: What lures or bait should i use? - 03/26/09 02:57 AM
looks like the area got a half inch of rain today, anyone see what it did to the creek??? will it fish OK in the am. Looks like some pretty cold stuff coming this weekend. may need to hit it one more day, but will be very foggy in the am. be careful out there if you go in the am.
Posted By: John L
Re: What lures or bait should i use? - 03/26/09 03:44 AM
I'm glad for the rain but I have a trip planned for Friday a.m. with taropnfly. Just watched the weather on channel 5 and Finfrock said it will be a high of 78 on Thursday then dropping to 55 and possible showers Friday a.m. and 59 for the high. I think it will be an interesting day. I don't care so long as we can fish.
Posted By: SGT.RAY
Re: What lures or bait should i use? - 03/26/09 03:49 AM
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Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 04:52 AM
Im the one that complained. He basically went off on me in an email. The owner is a not so nice guy and not very compationate towards fishermen. I just dont go to the area south of pleasant valley anymore. Its not worth getting hit by falling bullets. I stay well north of the gun range now. And Im all for hunting and guns but not shooting towards where people fish!
He said he owned all the land in that area around the range. I have no clue if he was BS'ing me or not. I can tell from what he wrote back to me in the email that he was not a guy that you could have a intelligent conversation with. It was his way or the highway so I didnt even reply. I dont waste my time trying to reason with people like that.
They shotgun range used to be on the other side of the creek but I think it was hard for to manage. since there was a creek and employees/people had to walk over the bridge. That was many,many yrs ago.
Couple of days ago I started to walk down and felt like I was in Vietnam.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 05:04 AM
i would have just released the dragon in the woods. I always keep paper towls in my truck! And if I dotn have any a cut up undershirt works just fine.
I have released a dragon or two in the woods at rowlett creek near the bike trails( I'm sure they loved that)...I keep a roll of TP on me...
Gezz, just go in the water where it gets deep. No one will know what you doing :-)
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 01:58 PM
i would have just released the dragon in the woods. I always keep paper towls in my truck! And if I dotn have any a cut up undershirt works just fine.
I have released a dragon or two in the woods at rowlett creek near the bike trails( I'm sure they loved that)...I keep a roll of TP on me...
Gezz, just go in the water where it gets deep. No one will know what you doing :-)
Hahaha I dont think so...I dont want anyone hookin up with a floatin' brown trout down stream...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 02:17 PM
ewww....
anyways, water is merked up pretty bad. firewheel is puddeled up. i popped the curb, spun out, and got back on the road..... im on vacation for a couple days now!!!
Posted By: auminer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 02:35 PM
Hahaha I dont think so...I dont want anyone hookin up with a floatin' brown trout down stream...
..... or would that be a browngill crappie?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 03:05 PM
here are my clients from yesterday.....
-only one hybrid in the bunch and the bite stopped at 930 AM.
------------------------------------------------------------
-as for the crappie guiding, when they move in to the shallows, i can guide for them as well. i took my clients to one of my spots and was showing them how to jig them up and i ended up with 2 nice slabs. both came off of just one little cat tail. nothing after that.... a front moved in and shut them down. mid next week they should move back in the shallows. ill start a new thread for them as the days get better for them. - i tried today but only caught 7 LMB to 4 lbs on blk/chart jigs.... all males. water was very clear too.... had fun with the gar as well.when i would see one, i would dangle the jig in its face and they would scream drag off my reel.... one was 3.5 ft long. also saw a bowfin but took off when it saw me. it was about 3 ft long..... lots of snakes moving around this morning as well.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 04:35 PM
Creek status report:
Was car #2 this morning at Firewheel. Was kind of fun slipping/sliding and threw it into 4X4 for some fun. I proceeded to try and wade in my normal spot but chickened out as the water was about 6 inches to 1 foot higher than normal and I'm no 7 footer. Fished close to but not exactly at the spot with minnows and threw a rapala for nothing after 1/2 hour. Saw a couple fish surface but that was the only action seen except for Mr. Beaver swimming along the bank.
Getting back up the bank was "fun". Luckily there was only 1 other guy on the creek who could see me/hear me when I used my butt as a stopping device in the mud. Used tree limbs underfoot to help with the weight displacement and create some traction.
Fished under the bridge as well. Water was definitely up about a foot and muddy. No bites at all for me and 2 other anglers throwing various lures for 45 minutes or so. Called it a day and brought the waders home to be washed off...
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 08:12 PM
Sombody needs to take a big rope to use at the bridge, and leave it.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 08:20 PM
I alrdy keep a rope with me...its a dock rope lol but it has a tapered end already so I wrap it around a tree and ease down those steep banks by the bike trails
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 08:23 PM
I just use the slide method.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 08:29 PM
I did too..till I almost Slid into the creek lol..
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 08:55 PM
Been there done that! lol Im thinkin about taking a rope with a grappling hook because its always easier gettin in than out!
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 10:17 PM
ChickenWilly & KnotAtWork, Anybody ever tell you two that you look like twins?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/09 10:27 PM
lookin like snow on the way.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 01:05 AM
lol nope your the first!..... Its gotta be the coincidence of how incredibly good lookin we are! haha
Is it a good rule of thumb to wait 2 says after rain to fish? A guy at work told me the water would be to murky for the fish to be attracted to any Lures.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 01:34 AM
Got- where have you been?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 01:42 AM
You want to wait a couple of days for the water to clear so you can spot the snakes and alligators better. Plus, the mud has had time to thicken and trap you like a dinosaur in a tar pit. But the crowds have thinned out considerably.
been in tyler. be out there monday at earliest to get a hybrid or 2. getchasome
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 02:15 AM
Ya and those Hybrid Perch go into hiding for a couple of days after the rain.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 02:33 AM
Went out there about 6:00pm. Numerous people there,FW bridge. People scattered. Seemed very quite. Walked up stream. Saw several with small fish on the stringer. Not a whole lot but here and there.
Took off and hit the golf course. Caught a 7lbs momma and 3 5 lbers
HAHA Thanks Baff. Ill let you know how it goes!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 03:38 AM
lol nope your the first!..... Its gotta be the coincidence of how incredibly good lookin we are! haha
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 02:49 PM
lol nope your the first!..... Its gotta be the coincidence of how incredibly good lookin we are! haha
Hey Knot....Love the hip action in your signature!!!!!! Just made my day!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 02:52 PM
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 03:03 PM
Man I just want to take one bite. Great lure!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 03:19 PM
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 03:47 PM
Lol I wasnt aware we were beating a dead horse...what else we gonna talk about why that water is all muddy lol
You want to wait a couple of days for the water to clear so you can spot the snakes and alligators better. Plus, the mud has had time to thicken and trap you like a dinosaur in a tar pit. But the crowds have thinned out considerably.
speaking of alligators, i need to know for SURE...has anyone actually really honestly seen an alligator in the creek? and what part of the creek?..this was my experience...im not sure if it was or not but the other day i went to centerville bike trail, it was around 6:15am or so, i was the first one there..still dark so i had my flash light and was walking my way down to the creek..i accidently flashed into the water and i heard a big a$$ sound in front of me on the other side of the bank as if someone threw a concrete block into the water, i flashed the light to where the sound came from and just seen big ripples on the surface...it sounded like something went into the water..first i though i might have spooked a giant carp...or a huge hybrid...then i started to think..it might have been an alligator maybe 3-4 foot one just jumping into the creek being spooked. this was right where the little rapid is at. please inform me on gators in this creek because i am really planning on tubing part of the creek. i just dont want to know theres something there that can take parts of me apart.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 04:00 PM
most likely not a gator...probably a very large snapping turtle...i've seen a few large ones out there
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 04:01 PM
Went this morning, 8 am.- Castle Drive. 3 cars in the parking lot. Went to my favorite spot. Muddy as hell. Water dirty, but already clearing up. No one around. Lit up a Cohiba. Just a little quite time before work. Couple of casts with a white grub. Catch a couple of 12 inch whites. An older gentleman pops up outta nowhere. Asks if he can fish next to me ???? He should have asked, Do you mind if I fish on top of you? The whole F'ing creek is wide open, but he saw me catch fish and had to have "THE SPOT"... I sat down and watched him for a while as he cast his Mepps into the brush. Very relaxing...
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 04:03 PM
If there was a gator in the creek I wouldnt worry too much about it...if did attack you by some chance it would be the very first reported gator attack in the state of Texas
If there was a gator in the creek I wouldnt worry too much about it...if did attack you by some chance it would be the very first reported gator attack in the state of Texas
man that just made me feel a whole lot better...lol
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 04:06 PM
Alligator...no most likely a nutrient or beaver. However there are alligators in Hubbard. They have been seen by many people and even filmed. So someday one may find his way up the creek. They are very shy creatures and do the best they can to stay away from activity.I would worry more about copperheads and cottonmouths.Oh and floating brown terds....
dont worry bout em. they only like eatin legs and arms lolz
"When we get a lot of rain and floodwater, they get flushed out of their habitat," Capt. Garry Collins said. "They're all over that area, especially to the north between Hubbard and Lavon. They're just not real common for people to see. This is their natural habitat."
screw this, when you guys see a guy tubing in the creek with a 22 inch machete, and possibly a 12 foot crappie jiggen rod, then you'll know thats me.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 04:15 PM
Yup..gators are everywhere around here...its when people feed them and they lose their fear for humans is when you worry..thats why you hear about em alot in Florida..cause people over there always feeding them..its even against the law now over there to feed a gator..pretty hefty fine...I used to live in Cocoa Beach Florida for a little while and saw them EVERYWHERE....seen one on Lavon and there was a 10 footer that was killed on lewisville..you can look it up on Youtube actually..someone filmed it right from their backyard!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3R5rCGAaQlook what i found...sorry for the thread jack guys, but im personally thinking about the safty of all of us fishermans who wake up extra early to catch what we love and not end up in one of these mouths.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 04:52 PM
True Story::: When I first moved here when I was around 16 years old I started fishing a Big Pond in Plano...its pretty long like a large creek..it runs for a few miles..You can access it at Preston @ Legacy and Preston @ Tennyson.....I was fishing a T-rigged worm and was walkin the banks...I got down to one area with quite a bit of grass/ moss and I couldnt believe my eyes..there was a 2 foot gator..just sitting there on the bank...I took the weight off of my worm and threw it out and slowly reeled it in next to it..and he actually took the bait...I hooked it right in on the side of his mouth..it was pizzzeed..I had to find a stick with a forked end to kind of pin it down and grabbed it by the neck to remove the hook. I let it go after that..someone here at my work actually lives at preston and Legacy and he said that hey had actually removed it
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:01 PM
Leroy's bait in Wylie has an alligator that someone caught below Lavon RECENTLY. They keep it in a big minnow tank. They feed it dead minnows and goldfish. It is almost three feet long. Just a cute little baby gator. My son loves to go with me to get minnows, just to see the alligator. I'll post a pic after my next minnow run... Game Wardens are supposed to take it to one of the nature preserves. Rowlette Creek I think. Kidding- They are supposed to take it to an animal place in McKinney.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:08 PM
I would worry more about the Bobcats at Rowlett Creek nature preserve than gators
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:15 PM
I would worry more about the Bobcats at Rowlett Creek nature preserve than gators
No kidding, my first time out there this year i saw a huge bobcat about the size of a labrador!
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:17 PM
has anyone seen any copperheads this year?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:19 PM
Thats why I bring my 9mm with me. For 4 and 2 legged varmints.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:30 PM
Thats a good idea..I need to get my concealed HG license..is it legal to have a handgun on a nature preserve?? just wonderin cause I might start doing that to..since I like to stay after dark sometimes
saw bigfoot out there one day lolz. yawl be careful or just dont go. very dangerous situamacation out there
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:40 PM
some of the wierdest topics pop up on here when no one is fishing.......
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 05:46 PM
---- i have seen a gator 4 times in the last 11 years down there. numerous otters, beavers, hawks, owls, cranes, muskrats, a small bobcat....
this year i have seen 4 snakes total. one was a copper head and the other 3 were banded water snakes
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 06:23 PM
Whata bunch of nanzi panzis here. If I see a gator I am catching his [censored] and making a pair of boots. I watched plenty of Steve Irwin's shows and it looks pretty easy.Aint scared...
really? you go ahead and do that. good for you. im sure alot of us value alot more things in life than just boots.
small gators are okay..say 1-3 foot, not scared of that....but 5-7 foot gators...they can do damage.
anyways, guys hows the fishing today? any luck? i was going to go out this morning but got stuck doing something else.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 06:32 PM
Whata bunch of nanzi panzis here. If I see a gator I am catching his [censored] and making a pair of boots. I watched plenty of Steve Irwin's shows and it looks pretty easy.Aint scared...
I would love to see that!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 06:36 PM
I need to go find that gator you all saw in the creek. I need a new pair of shoes
and kind a craving for fry gator tail
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 06:59 PM
Its no more risk than driving down 635...And it a much better story for the obituary.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 07:07 PM
wanted to go fishing this afternoon, but it's been raining for about an hour now at the Firewheel and still raining...oh well...maybe next time
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 07:13 PM
-more rain more fish.....-and more hybrids
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 07:15 PM
Come on rain and then warm weather! I need some hybrids!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 07:19 PM
Yeahhhhh
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 07:23 PM
A real turd floater right over the creek right now, and moving north.
Should get LOTS of runoff
Posted By: bal4joey
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 08:43 PM
-more rain more fish.....-and more hybrids
What time of the season does the sandy/hybrid action quit? Just curious...my first year to fish the creek.
Posted By: elbandito78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 10:56 PM
-more rain more fish.....-and more hybrids
Hey T-Fly, how is the video coming along? Are you still planning on putting one out?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/09 10:59 PM
-more rain more fish.....-and more hybrids
What time of the season does the sandy/hybrid action quit? Just curious...my first year to fish the creek.
I believe it may start dying off mid-end of April....I believe
Posted By: ankaa
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 03:07 AM
I fished at the firewheel bridge from 7:30AM-9:00AM and did not get a single bite. The water was murky. Several people around also did not have any luck.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 03:51 AM
wait till sunday to try fishing it..... im not going down there till monday though.....sunday, im hittin the crappie
they (sandies and hybrid) usually stop running at the end of april... but with all these fronts id say mid april.....
thenightfisher is going to take off at the end of next week to start videoing..... so its in the process now....
Posted By: lance wilson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 04:35 AM
"Thenightfisher", get off your rear and get this in motion. I want the video! Im sure thier are a lot of us that do too! Instead of redfishing, go film. Tarponfly is there fishing everyday it seems. So I'm sure he is not the one making the video. It looks to be in your court on if this thing gets done.
Anyways, does anyone want to split a trip w/ me w/ Tarponfly? I know how to fish down there, but I just dont have the time to go find them. I just want to make sure i catch fish if I go.
Posted By: JackCaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 03:04 PM
Whata bunch of nanzi panzis here. If I see a gator I am catching his [censored] and making a pair of boots. I watched plenty of Steve Irwin's shows and it looks pretty easy.Aint scared...
Perfect example of "Natural Selection". Ain't it great...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 03:54 PM
"Thenightfisher", get off your rear and get this in motion. I want the video! Im sure thier are a lot of us that do too! Instead of redfishing, go film. Tarponfly is there fishing everyday it seems. So I'm sure he is not the one making the video. It looks to be in your court on if this thing gets done.
Anyways, does anyone want to split a trip w/ me w/ Tarponfly? I know how to fish down there, but I just dont have the time to go find them. I just want to make sure i catch fish if I go.
LOL You just made me spit out my fried rice. I am currently waiting for the semi "full swing" and a good sunny day. Light conditons is very important and I do not want to slip and fall in the mud. I work 8-5 Mon-Fri and weekends are usually packed. I plan to take the day off this up coming week and another one in mid april to dedicate filming. Capturig the video will be a peice of cake and I have about 8 months to edit.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 05:14 PM
3 months.......get on it!
Posted By: lobono
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 06:00 PM
Jeff and I fished with Tarponfly this past Wednesday March 25. Tarponfly really knows his stuff! We caught 30 sandbass and two crappie between us! Our past 8 combined trips to the creek, we both got skunked. Carey, you are the best! thanks for teaching us your techniques for catching fish - what a fantastic day! See all photos at
http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss324...lbum_view_click
Posted By: lobono
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 06:06 PM
Jeff and I fished with Tarponfly this past Wednesday March 25. Tarponfly really knows his stuff! We caught 30 sandbass and two crappie between us! Our past 8 combined trips to the creek, we both got skunked. Carey, you are the best! thanks for teaching us your techniques for catching fish - what a fantastic day! See all photos at
link to 30 sandies on photobucket
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 06:10 PM
nice pics there......
Posted By: Curly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 06:40 PM
Whata bunch of nanzi panzis here. If I see a gator I am catching his [censored] and making a pair of boots. I watched plenty of Steve Irwin's shows and it looks pretty easy.Aint scared...
Mr. Irwin is no longer with us as a result of his animal handling.
Posted By: Mason
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 07:15 PM
Rather as a result of him swimming over a stingray, Curly. LOL. I wouldn't consider that handling, nor atypical.
i never seen so many wadefishers at the creek as this year. i think they are copying u tfly lolz
i love wade fishing in the spring time..if i knew where to wade in that creek, i would do it too...its just i dont want to fall into a deep hole that i dont know about. im new to the creek so give or take another year i'll be down there with my waders too!...right now i'll just stay on the bank and watch where the wadermans go..=))
saw em wading under firewheel and upstream from the bridge also. pv is good too. when the temperature warms i go shorts and tenny shoes. po-man waders
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 09:11 PM
waders is cheap! mine were 40 bucks..saw some that even cost as little as 20 bucks...wading in shorts and tennis shoes in Rowlett creek no thank ya lol
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 09:24 PM
agreed on lots of people in waders this year. but the creek is big enough to where you dont have to fight to wade (yet). give it 3 years and it will be crazy down there. Spring break was the worst i have seen it yet. it calmed way down after that. anyways, i have a few dates open. And this should be one of the best weeks for the run.
Guided trip openings:
Monday, March 30th AM
Monday, March 30th PM
----------------------Or you can have the whole day Monday.
Thursday, April 2nd PM
Sunday, April 5th AM
Monday, April 6th AM
AM- 6 AM - 12 PM
PM- 2 PM - 8 PM
----------------if you dont have any gear, i will supply it all. all you need is some shoes to get wet and a smileing face. PM me for questions..........
waders is cheap! mine were 40 bucks..saw some that even cost as little as 20 bucks...wading in shorts and tennis shoes in Rowlett creek no thank ya lol
edited for goodness sakes....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 09:48 PM
that would be a site to see........
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 10:32 PM
anyone fishing today?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 10:33 PM
waders is cheap! mine were 40 bucks..saw some that even cost as little as 20 bucks...wading in shorts and tennis shoes in Rowlett creek no thank ya lol
hell i got shorts shorter than that girl wigglin in your pic knot. guess i better not wear them down there though lolz
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 11:12 PM
Yeah I remember a few years back there really werent that many people wading at all! Just a few of us! And When I started wading it I was in shorts and shoes! And a couple times a sweatshirt! haha
Posted By: eirc_qu
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 11:20 PM
I do. Please give me a call at (214)991-1283. Thanks.
"Thenightfisher", get off your rear and get this in motion. I want the video! Im sure thier are a lot of us that do too! Instead of redfishing, go film. Tarponfly is there fishing everyday it seems. So I'm sure he is not the one making the video. It looks to be in your court on if this thing gets done.
Anyways, does anyone want to split a trip w/ me w/ Tarponfly? I know how to fish down there, but I just dont have the time to go find them. I just want to make sure i catch fish if I go.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/09 11:52 PM
pm sent eirc_qu
went to bass pro and only saw 12 trucks at firewheel.... and its cold and windy..... water looked stained from what i could see.....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/09 05:41 PM
anyone want to split a trip w/ minnowblaster monday? $60 to split w/ him. AM or PM. he is good to go either time. Call me and let me know if you want to go. Number is below.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/09 07:50 PM
i would but i cant today... would love to come out and fish... havent been out since last month... hows the run going so far??? looks like next week will be pretty good... if the weather holds
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/09 08:19 PM
PM is taken. So only AM on Monday is open.
fished the creek earlier today around 4pm, nothing!! No bites, no nibbles. Threw out a few different rooster tails and crappie jigs for the hell of it! After about 3 hours I gave up and went home with 2 rooster tails stuck some where in the creek and no fish!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:02 AM
caught only one fish today...started fishing from 4pm to 7pm around the pipe area in Firewheel...did not see any one catching any fish...is it possible that the sand bass run is over for this year?
wow, really? today seemed like a great day to catch fish...it was wonderful weather. even if there wasnt any fish, i bet i would have had a great time just being out there. but im heading out tommorrow morning...hopefully i catch something. got stuck going to my nieces' birthday party today. see ya out there!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:20 AM
Yeah, it was a beautiful day...i had a great time...but it could have been better if i had more bites...let us know how it goes tomorrow.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:57 AM
ill be out there tomorrow around noonish to see whats up. im wading for crappie in the AM. when the bite stops ill head over to the creek...........Report will be posted by 9pm.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 03:02 AM
caught only one fish today...started fishing from 4pm to 7pm around the pipe area in Firewheel...did not see any one catching any fish...is it possible that the sand bass run is over for this year?
Seriously dout it. Keep in mind the day/night before was in the 30's. That tends to shock them. I bet this week they will go since we got rain the other day.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 03:03 AM
ya, they are no where near done....water is probley in the lower 50's.....
This maybe a dumb question but i really have no idea and i have been looking around for a while with nothing to show for it. I have been using lures such as Rooster tails and other jigs alike. So my question is, what kinda of rod and reel do i need to be using for this. Spinning, Spincast or Baitcast??? Thanks for your advice!~
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 03:38 AM
Spinning reel is best for this type of fishing. Hey T-FLY I hope you cover these type of ? when you make your video, rod reel and misc tackle needed, but like others have said read this whole thread it will benefit you, just about every ? you can ask has been asked and has been answered, or do the obvious hire T-FLY and he will guide you in the right direction.
Thank you jarman. I have been reading, its just alot and no where done lol. I have been looking around at spincast reels and rods lately. Thanks again for you advice and ill keep reading.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 04:19 AM
Thank you jarman. I have been reading, its just alot and no where done lol. I have been looking around at spincast reels and rods lately. Thanks again for you advice and ill keep reading.
Academy:
Spinning Reel Click Here Spinning Rod Click Here -Academy has both of these. I like the QUANTUM OPTIX 20 reel and a medium action 7 ft rod. so $40 bucks and your good to go. dont forget the Trilene 4 lb XL (red box). this setup is exactly what i use. lasts me 3 years average since they get used on a daily basis. so they will last you a lifetime.
zoom in on the rod till you see the words on it so u can go to academy and get it there. i think they are 19.99 there.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 04:20 AM
it will all be covered in the video.... everything i can fit on the cd will be there.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 06:46 AM
fishing was a bit slow today. went down about 100 yards to the right of the bridge and encountered some pretty rude people. jackie chan and bruce lee jokes were thrown out as soon as we arrived. one of the guys wearing some camo waders was fishing there with his son. his buddies were above him fishing away and sipping on some keystone lite...how classy.....
fished up and down stream for about 3 hours and noticed that the keystone sippin guy left and went to his spot. caught one fish there and noticed all of the empty keystone lite cans and empty cici's pizza box.....again..how classy....
i hope one of them goes on this thread and reads this.....
fricken wife bein a bieeootch right now and wouldnt let me go fishing. just because she doesnt want to walk 50 yards to the entrance of the apartment complex so her sis can drive her to work. she wants me to drive her there and wait with her, c'mon!..im ranting my azz off right now. man i knew i should have left when she was still sleeping!!..now i wont be able to go till wednsday...dam im pissed!.then she tries to throw this "if you go today, then you wont be able to go for the rest of the week type shiet"...i hate the marriage life when these things happens. damn women stopping your way of doing things..but, what can we say, they have their good values too. im just pissed i cant go today...hopefully you guys caught some fish without me.........DAYM!
Posted By: BuddyLee147
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 12:52 PM
You must not have been married too long yet.
In a couple years she'll be begging you to go fishing more often.
i've been married for 3 years now. i guess thats still kind of new..and yes, she definalty still have that mentality in her though. so sickening. its going to be a great day today and she fcuken screwd it up. totally ruined my whole day for me already and its only 8:00am. now i only got like 16 hours to be pissed off until i go to sleep tonight.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 01:26 PM
fishing was a bit slow today. went down about 100 yards to the right of the bridge and encountered some pretty rude people. jackie chan and bruce lee jokes were thrown out as soon as we arrived. one of the guys wearing some camo waders was fishing there with his son. his buddies were above him fishing away and sipping on some keystone lite...how classy.....
fished up and down stream for about 3 hours and noticed that the keystone sippin guy left and went to his spot. caught one fish there and noticed all of the empty keystone lite cans and empty cici's pizza box.....again..how classy....
i hope one of them goes on this thread and reads this.....
Drinking, littering and being a racist all in front of thier son. You kept your cool and didnt confront them.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 01:31 PM
i've been married for 3 years now. i guess thats still kind of new..and yes, she definalty still have that mentality in her though. so sickening. its going to be a great day today and she fcuken screwd it up. totally ruined my whole day for me already and its only 8:00am. now i only got like 16 hours to be pissed off until i go to sleep tonight.
Sorry to hear that man. I know how you feel (thanks for reminding me not to get married). Remember, its just fishing and there will be many days ahead. Hey, you can always go nightfishing. I might go nightfishing for crappie tonite.
i've been married for 3 years now. i guess thats still kind of new..and yes, she definalty still have that mentality in her though. so sickening. its going to be a great day today and she fcuken screwd it up. totally ruined my whole day for me already and its only 8:00am. now i only got like 16 hours to be pissed off until i go to sleep tonight.
You can always go nightfishing.
yes very true, but i dont get out of work till midnight and dont get home till 45 minutes later. so techically speaking if i were to just leave work and go straigt to the creek it'll be till 1:00 am before i get there...and i wouldnt feel too comfy out there in the dark by myself...lol..although, i would like to give it a try. when do you usually go? and where? my experience with night fishing isnt that good though...i went before around 4 am..and didnt catch anything...i would have to know how to fish at night enough before i go out there. maybe some hints?
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 01:37 PM
i've been married for 3 years now. i guess thats still kind of new..and yes, she definalty still have that mentality in her though. so sickening. its going to be a great day today and she fcuken screwd it up. totally ruined my whole day for me already and its only 8:00am. now i only got like 16 hours to be pissed off until i go to sleep tonight.
mine fishes.
baits her own hook and takes em off the hook.
she can even clean the fish.
i've been married for 3 years now. i guess thats still kind of new..and yes, she definalty still have that mentality in her though. so sickening. its going to be a great day today and she fcuken screwd it up. totally ruined my whole day for me already and its only 8:00am. now i only got like 16 hours to be pissed off until i go to sleep tonight.
mine fishes.
baits her own hook and takes em off the hook.
she can even clean the fish.
okay im not looking for someone to rub it in my face and smother it all over my mouth...lol..thats cool man...my mom fishes, cleans fish, rigs up her own rigs etc too. my wife, nah. shes a girly girl who grew up knowing everything else but fishing and eating fish. shes hates fish because when she was a kid she got a bone in her throat...after that, she never ate fish again...and she cares less for fishing and my love of fishing. but when it comes to her daym makeup...its over..its now or never..or clothing..that too..fricken woman.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 01:47 PM
i've been married for 3 years now. i guess thats still kind of new..and yes, she definalty still have that mentality in her though. so sickening. its going to be a great day today and she fcuken screwd it up. totally ruined my whole day for me already and its only 8:00am. now i only got like 16 hours to be pissed off until i go to sleep tonight.
mine fishes.
baits her own hook and takes em off the hook.
she can even clean the fish.
okay im not looking for someone to rub it in my face and smother it all over my mouth...lol..thats cool man...my mom fishes, cleans fish, rigs up her own rigs etc too. my wife, nah. shes a girly girl who grew up knowing everything else but fishing and eating fish. shes hates fish because when she was a kid she got a bone in her throat...after that, she never ate fish again...and she cares less for fishing and my love of fishing. but when it comes to her daym makeup...its over..its now or never..or clothing..that too..fricken woman.
it is a double edged sword. she punishes me when i leave her home and go fishing with the boys
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 01:48 PM
The only way to stop the trash is to set up surveillance cameras and start handing out litering fines. I carry or pick up a bag and fill it with trash most times I go. It amazes me that these people (and I use the term loosly) want to destroy the very thing that brings them food to the table.
The only way to stop the trash is to set up surveillance cameras and start handing out litering fines. I carry or pick up a bag and fill it with trash most times I go. It amazes me that these people (and I use the term loosly) want to destroy the very thing that brings them food to the table.
they think they're out there having a good time just kicken it you know? they dont care about the fish. they're egos are so high that noticing someone watching them drink beer and fishing at the same time is so kool you know. they could care less if they caught a fish. i hope they drink so much that they get drunk and fall into a deep pool in the creek.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:25 PM
WHERE THE FISH ?????????
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:39 PM
fishing was a bit slow today. went down about 100 yards to the right of the bridge and encountered some pretty rude people. jackie chan and bruce lee jokes were thrown out as soon as we arrived. one of the guys wearing some camo waders was fishing there with his son. his buddies were above him fishing away and sipping on some keystone lite...how classy.....
fished up and down stream for about 3 hours and noticed that the keystone sippin guy left and went to his spot. caught one fish there and noticed all of the empty keystone lite cans and empty cici's pizza box.....again..how classy....
i hope one of them goes on this thread and reads this.....
Drinking, littering and being a racist all in front of thier son. You kept your cool and didnt confront them.
i didn't mind them too much...was too focused on trying to find these damn fish
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:41 PM
There are no fish at night. Dont go.
i always wanted to go night fishing. maybe i'll go one of these nights with a buddy. thanks for the advice. and yes its very difficult to cast in the dark.
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 02:56 PM
Nightfishing for sandbass can be productive, but its noticably slower, depending on weather conditions, moon phase and temperature. When its a clear sky with good moonlight, they can look up and see your lure. But when its really dark and cloudy, the will rely alot more on smell and vibration movement. Some of my biggest fish are caught at night when they are less spooked. Fishing at night is a whole new ballgame, especially in a creek. Its very difficult to see where you are casting. The key element is stealth. Do not ever shine your light straight into the water. You must avoid being detected or you will risk spooking the fish.
haha you sound like a natural stalker..have you done so in the past? lol
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 03:01 PM
haha you sound like a natural stalker..have you done so in the past? lol
Yes, I am a registered fish offender.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 04:55 PM
If you were raised to fish creeks and use the area as your personal landfill, then you will do it to. If you were raised to be a bigot, probably will be. Cast-nets, gill-nets, fishing etiquette, or lack of. These people think this is normal behavior. You guys that post on here and talk about this bad behavior are proof. You were raised to respect- the creek, the land and other people. That is one of the reasons why I like to read this thread and meet you down at the creek. These others wont change until someone calls them on it, they get their a$$ kicked or they get shoved into the creek. This is the wonderfulness of public land...
BTW- My wife loves to fish. She practices CCE. CATCH CLEAN EAT
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 04:57 PM
Tarponfly- I sent you a PM
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 05:20 PM
Fish at the Firewheel bridge at 7am today to 9am. I was very suprise that there was NO ONE under the bridge!!! no tarponfly or any client. I did got like 10 magnums there move down to the creek to pole 10 to 15, and again suprise no one was there either. but saw 2 keystones can floating around where i fish and many dead line hanging from tree. well anyway caught 4 hybrids and 30 sandbass (a few were male so release) but 2 hybrids under 18 were release also the other 2 are over 18. keep only like 12 magnum sanbass and a catfish for my neighbor and give the rest away to a really nice old hispanic man. all fish caught on Xrap rapala, some how got a CATFISH on my RAPALA XRAP. BTW one man was fishing accross from me got like a 9lb hybrid!!! he use minows the size of my tongue, dammm look like minows on steroid!! anyway, i be out there this afternoon after my class over, look for a guy with a yellow bag on my head and a smiley face of course.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 05:34 PM
mr.crappiegill sorry you couldnt make it out there today. but there is alway another day.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 05:43 PM
KRAZYFISH!!!! i sent you a PM.
Fish at the Firewheel bridge at 7am today to 9am. I was very suprise that there was NO ONE under the bridge!!! no tarponfly or any client. I did got like 10 magnums there move down to the creek to pole 10 to 15, and again suprise no one was there either. but saw 2 keystones can floating around where i fish and many dead line hanging from tree. well anyway caught 4 hybrids and 30 sandbass (a few were male so release) but 2 hybrids under 18 were release also the other 2 are over 18. keep only like 12 magnum sanbass and a catfish for my neighbor and give the rest away to a really nice old hispanic man. all fish caught on Xrap rapala, some how got a CATFISH on my RAPALA XRAP. BTW one man was fishing accross from me got like a 9lb hybrid!!! he use minows the size of my tongue, dammm look like minows on steroid!! anyway, i be out there this afternoon after my class over, look for a guy with a yellow bag on my head and a smiley face of course.
fishing tom good fishing man! see what i missed out on wifey?! anyways, thanks for showing us what you caught. hopefully i'll do that soon. and wednsday should be a better day...i hope. i got class tommorow so i cant go..gotta head to work now...
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 06:21 PM
thanks, today fishing was hard, got fish like at least 10 diffence spot. walk around back and forth. this is why i dont gain any weight. maybe wenesday is going to be better because the water is warmer. well hope to see u out there soon, dont want you to lose ur mind over this.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 06:25 PM
great job tom
look at that nice new red fish stringer
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 07:00 PM
HAha thank u for noticing the stringer, to be honest everytime I bring a stringer I never get any fish so I alway go with out stringer and ask other if they have extra stringer, I normally trade some ffish for stringer if I decide to keep the fish and give the fish to my neighbor. The nice hispanic man give me that stringer today. Just a supersticiuos thing.Anyway class over going out to bass pro and buy more lure since walmart is out. If I goes this afternoon I will report tnight but for sure will go tomorrow morning.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 07:09 PM
KRAZYFISH!!!! i sent you a PM.
Pretty good looking FISHIES
PM send back
Let see if I can sneak out of the house to do some fishing this evening. Love to catch them Magnum sandies. Don't care for hybrids. See and caught enough hybrids past Sunday.
Will be at Centerville again if I go this evening.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 07:25 PM
i know you a striper bass and crappies guy. I would love to be in ur place and catch those hybrids. Hybrid my favorite fish to catch, that why i wake up every morning praying it rain. But when it does rain i cant ride my bike on that trail. but hyrbid are on. thanks for the PM
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 08:19 PM
fishing tom, how do you move around with all those fish without a stringer?
Posted By: TxJole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 08:26 PM
in his pockets
Posted By: BMW_TT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 08:58 PM
Might rain tonight so hybrid fishing tomorrow!
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:00 PM
Fished the AM shift with Josh and Adam. Fellas thanks for sharing the hole with me. I should have asked you first...
Well it was good fishing with you and it worked out pretty good for us. Even though we released or lost some hybrids, the catch was very nice. Fella on the bank left when I did and he had 2 nice fish about the size of my bigger one.
See you tomorrow if you are going.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:11 PM
break off a tree branch and poke them ahaha
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:12 PM
Fish at the Firewheel bridge at 7am today to 9am. I was very suprise that there was NO ONE under the bridge!!! no tarponfly or any client. I did got like 10 magnums there move down to the creek to pole 10 to 15, and again suprise no one was there either. but saw 2 keystones can floating around where i fish and many dead line hanging from tree. well anyway caught 4 hybrids and 30 sandbass (a few were male so release) but 2 hybrids under 18 were release also the other 2 are over 18. keep only like 12 magnum sanbass and a catfish for my neighbor and give the rest away to a really nice old hispanic man. all fish caught on Xrap rapala, some how got a CATFISH on my RAPALA XRAP. BTW one man was fishing accross from me got like a 9lb hybrid!!! he use minows the size of my tongue, dammm look like minows on steroid!! anyway, i be out there this afternoon after my class over, look for a guy with a yellow bag on my head and a smiley face of course.
told you they were drinking keystone down that way
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:16 PM
hey tom you going fishing tomorrow morning? its tri.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:23 PM
Hit the creek with Angler_Josh and Fishy Biz joined us..caught my first hybrid..well I actually got 3 today which was quite awsome....one was an under and the rest were longer than joshes rod ruler which was around 20" really fun on 4 lb test... Josh got 4 hybrids..Fishy Biz caught a MONSTER hybrid lol
Good fishing with you guys...good morning at the creek..
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:31 PM
good lord where did you land those hybrids?
bridge or upstream?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:35 PM
somwheres around the bridge..up stream
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:38 PM
Nice catch guys!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:39 PM
Good jobs guys ... keep 'em coming
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 09:51 PM
nice catch lets hope theyre biting the same tomorrow morning!
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 10:07 PM
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 10:45 PM
Knot & Angler_Josh,
Excellent job!!!
What lures/baits were u using?
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 10:50 PM
Sweet fish. Man those fish are worth it even though we lost a couple and had some shorts.
Advice to others on the creek (not that everybody doesn't do it but I'll mention it anyway):
When these fish bite, do the courteous thing and get your lines out of the way. We three did a pretty good job when one of us was on a hookup to make sure the angler landed the fish. The exception would be when Josh's fish ran into my stringer that already had 2 hybrids on it and the fish broke off. That was my bad:(
We saw some other nice fish caught as well so they are all over the creek. I'm hoping the gun range area will be hot since it's less crowded. I think people should try that area...:)
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 10:51 PM
Knot at work was using cigarette butts.
Josh and I were using a psychological ploy that seemed like it worked everytime. Those fish were falling for reverse psychology techniques.
I don't think there will be any hybrids tomorrow at the creek for me...
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/09 11:25 PM
Great fish, I hope it's that good on Thursday. My son and I are fishing with Tfly, cant wait. Hope tp see and meet some of you.
minners?. good licks right there tom, knot josh fishyetc
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 01:28 AM
this afternoon was great, weather was nice. went to academy aroudn 3 to pick up a new bait since i lost mine this morning on a big hybrid. After a big hearty meal went out there around 5 and fish down stream caught a few magnum sandbass and then meet up with some friend upstream. first cast BAM!! GIANT HYBRID. but dawn it!!!! could not get a hold of it and slip out my hand and broke off the line (going to switch to 6lb test line now). After a big loss decided to take a 10 minutes break. after 10 minute of recouping. decided to start fishing again, and BAM!!! a STEROID hyrbid, 8.2 lb and 24 3/4 inches hybrid, took like minutes to land it but manage to grasp it and kiss it. then a few sandbass, more magnum sanbass. 20 more minutes later second hybrid come in, and then the third. Good size too one is 21 inches and the other is 20, but not nearly as fat as the STEROID HYBRID. Over cast my xrap on land but NIGHTFISHER was there to help (THANK LEE, save me 7 bucks). anyway my friend got like 20 sand bass and no hyrbid. I end up with 3 hybrid and around 15 sandbass, when Nightfisher came there were other people also and it got crowded decide to go home and play bball. End up keeping only 2 magnum sandbass and that STEROID HYBRID. All fish were caught with jerk bait, rapala.
second pics are the steroid hybrid. one fat fish.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 01:30 AM
yo TRI, maybe i be out there. If i can wake up, i have basketball practice for tournament later that day. I dont want to wear my body out.
hey tom do u work the xrap like the floating rapalas and the husky jerk rapalas. where u jerk it twice then pause. then repeat. wanna get a hybrid wednesday.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 02:25 AM
There are no hybrids.
A very wise asian man at rowlett creek told me last night. If your good, you dont have to brag.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 02:30 AM
looks like the fishing Gods shined on you guys today.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 02:41 AM
Man,oh, man! Look at that monster hybrid! Is that tape measure right? Good job NightFisher!!
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 03:22 AM
good day of fishing...thanks for the minnows lee..
WOW, Nice Catch Guys. I hope to meet yall down at the creek on day. It would be nice to meet some one thats not chunking beer cans into the water. Ill be out there saturday and maybe sunday, yall have a good night.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 03:38 AM
WOW, Nice Catch Guys. I hope to meet yall down at the creek on day. It would be nice to meet some one thats not chunking beer cans into the water. Ill be out there saturday and maybe sunday, yall have a good night.
Beer cans, hell there was a kid under the FW bridge about 7:00pm today shooting a BB gun into the water where ever no body was standing. I told him to get lost but he came back. Told him again to leave or I will call the cops.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 03:43 AM
Well there goes tomorrow's plans of fishing. Storm just passed through Keller and dropped golf ball size hail and a ton of rain. It looks like it is moving towards the Garland/Rowlette area.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 03:43 AM
i saw him too.... did you see the stupid dogs jump in our hole we were fishing? we were catching a fish every cast for about an hour and a half, and here come a guy throwing a bottle in the creek for his dogs..... that killed the hole and didnt get a bite after that.... sandies were pretty steady today but still not very active like last week. water needs to warm up for them a bit.... but yes, there is a new run of hybrids in there.... theys got to be a 12 lber in there somewhere.....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 03:46 AM
good job guys on the hybrids and stringer.... you learned well.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 03:55 AM
i saw him too.... did you see the stupid dogs jump in our hole we were fishing? we were catching a fish every cast for about an hour and a half, and here come a guy throwing a bottle in the creek for his dogs..... that killed the hole and didnt get a bite after that.... sandies were pretty steady today but still not very active like last week. water needs to warm up for them a bit.... but yes, there is a new run of hybrids in there.... theys got to be a 12 lber in there somewhere.....
Yes. There are all different walks of life out there. About 6:30-7 someone flipped a switch on. 25-50 yrds up stream from the FW bridge. Almost Everyone except me was catching them. There were 1 or 2 guys pulling in hybrids. Once guy had one on for about 5 min and the line finally broke. He would get him to the bank and then see yea ! the fish would take off. Did that a couple times.
Tflys clients looked like they had a good stringer.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 04:24 AM
Today's pics. I hope it works...
Landed 2 hybrids:
16 Inch Sandie:
Smaller of 2 hybrids:
The Pig around 25" Long and 9" top to bottom:
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 04:29 AM
lol, right when i relocated huh...?
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 04:45 AM
RC will most likely be unfishable tomorrow. I live down the street from it and we got/getting hammered with rain.
I guess thats good though
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 04:09 PM
ya its a foot up and muddied up. tomorrow should produce a couple though...... thursday will be the day if it does not rain again.....
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 04:11 PM
Come on RAIN ... MORE RAIN ... RAIN ...
RAIN DANCE ....
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 04:56 PM
No rain until Thursday night !!!
Any one see the couple in the boat Sunday afternoon?? That was very irritating! Going like full spend. I'm sure the wakes scared the fish away.
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 06:27 PM
well im finally back from Fargo North Dakota... very unique situation for me for sure up there with all the flooding... can't wait to get back into the creek this week.... tfly whats the water temps lookin like?!? just wonderin if i should buy new waders cuz mine leak terribly!!! hate gettin cold!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 07:48 PM
cold
It was 60 Sunday afternoon.
Posted By: G-Stringer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/09 11:54 PM
lol i heard the wise man too
Thanks for the advice Fishing T!
any body try today or maybe tomorrow?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 03:54 AM
ill be there in the AM/ report will be up after 2 pm.
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 03:57 AM
Thanks for the props Fishybiz, I was the fella on the bank. AWESOME day wasn't it? Your acknowledgment may prompt me to start posting more. Love reading all the post but the responses for the most part from many are ambiguous. Wished more poster shared as much information as many of the RC poster do, i.e: where you fished, time of day, what bait, etc.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:11 AM
Uverse,
You are one of the respectfull and considerate bank fisherman that I have met fishing that hole where I'm wading. Not all are as considerate and are busy chucking their weights/lures a bit too close in my opinion. To further exacerbate the situation, these other folks usually aren't catching much but other angler's line... You on the other hand, I was cheering for as you were continually hooking up those nice hybrids.
I'll have to try your secret bait at a future venture to the creek. You kicked some butt that day.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 05:39 AM
So you were the one Nailing a hybrid left and right UVerse?? LOL..yea Im definately gonna try your secret bait LOL..I think you limited out on hybrids didnt you? That truly was a GOOD morning at the creek
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 11:04 AM
hotdogs?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 02:16 PM
No...Bacon
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 03:40 PM
Bacon it is. Should be good fishing today.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:14 PM
Went out this morning at 7 am and fish to 9 am. Bite was real slow, once again have to walk back and forth. walk to the bridge and then downstream and then upstream and finish at the bridge. We thought the water was still mirky so my buddy bought a dozen of minows and he got like 11 in 30 minutes and then after that he switch to rapala and got like 2. i fish with rapala end up 11 sandies and 1 hyrbid. water still lil bit mirky and cold, the fishs are biting but alot slower. tomrow morning HYBRID IS ON!!! if there is no rain. anyway saw Tarpon and his client here and there. i might hit the creek after class depend on the mood cause it seem kind of slow and lately i been fishing too much. If you dont wan to go home empty handed make sure bring minows. set it up with split shot 2 feet away from the hook and hook the minows through the mouth or nostril. everyone around me with minows was killing it.
My buddy stringer.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:20 PM
thank you for the report !!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:51 PM
Fishing_tom told me someone was cast netting this morning and had about a huge stringer of hybrids. Heard 40 Hybrids were cast netted or something. He also mentioned the game wardens never showed up when they were called.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:58 PM
It aint no april fools joke either, this pisses me off. Citizens arrest anyone?
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:58 PM
Fishing_tom told me someone was cast netting this morning and had about a huge stringer of hybrids. Heard 40 Hybrids were cast netted or something. He also mentioned the game wardens never showed up when they were called.
was this under firewheel bridge area cause i was there at daybreak and didnt see any netters.
didnt see anyone catching hybrids which was odd considring how thick they were in there on mon.sandbass bite was good.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 04:59 PM
No One Said anything to them? i would have escorted those bastards back to their cars!!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 05:02 PM
Fishing_tom told me someone was cast netting this morning and had about a huge stringer of hybrids. Heard 40 Hybrids were cast netted or something. He also mentioned the game wardens never showed up when they were called.
was this under firewheel bridge area cause i was there at daybreak and didnt see any netters.
didnt see anyone catching hybrids which was odd considring how thick they were in there on mon.sandbass bite was good.
I dont know what location, but it would not be under the bridge, thats too open and not alot of hybrids congregate there.
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 05:11 PM
Fishing_tom told me someone was cast netting this morning and had about a huge stringer of hybrids. Heard 40 Hybrids were cast netted or something. He also mentioned the game wardens never showed up when they were called.
was this under firewheel bridge area cause i was there at daybreak and didnt see any netters.
didnt see anyone catching hybrids which was odd considring how thick they were in there on mon.sandbass bite was good.
I dont know what location, but it would not be under the bridge, thats too open and not alot of hybrids congregate there.
I just can't believe people! Makes me sick they got away!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 05:22 PM
Oops im sorry guys there was an error in the information. There was 3 cast netters each with a stringer full of hybrids.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 05:25 PM
Shoot em'.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 05:45 PM
probably them keystone guys lol
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 06:01 PM
My buddy and I found a method that works temporarily. Call the Warden, then just stand there and watch them with the phone up to your ear, they get alittle nervous.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 06:01 PM
Anyone ever use feeder fish instead of minnows. Feeder fish- the ones you can get at walmart/petsmart to feed whatever. They are like gold fish
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 07:26 PM
just got back love me some giant "perch." and yes there were netters way up stream. multiple calls to warden were made and yet nothing. other guys were catching hybrids until they started netting them all or scaring them away.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 07:34 PM
man i hate that sh!t. if i see that around me ill just throw a weighted treble hook into their nets lol
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 07:38 PM
haha i should have. maybe i should bring stink bombs and throw it all around them? but the wind might blow it back at me haha
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 07:40 PM
yup slow as hell today.....
tom, i think it was you i was standing across from when yall left to go to school..... if you stand right on that poket, you spook the hybrids. they sit right in that hole we were casting in.... nightfisher will say the same thing. fish that hole from a distance.
-if i saw people castnetting and keeping hybrids, those people and i might have an issue. i know im not suppose to but ill cut there nets to pieces.... i have plenty of back up at the creek. 5 us us should walk up on them and make them release them or take there nets and turn them over to martin and write down there plates and even take a video of them or pictures and send them to the wardens.... most digitals have video on them... just outnumber the people castnetting and let them know its against the law and make them dump there stringer......or freaking call me!!!! ill do it!------
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 07:41 PM
only 3 hybrids on our end and all were an inch to small....
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 07:59 PM
sounds good tfly. we should do that nxt time. or if me and my buddies see them well do it today. going back out in about an hr or so. going to see if i can catch some sandies this time. saw u tuesday morning. i slid into my parking spot with jimmy that morning in my audi haha.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:00 PM
How muddy is it out there on the banks?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:02 PM
they are fine lee.....waters clear too....little off but clear...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:05 PM
Perfect... heading out there with my rod and cam for an hour.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:05 PM
-talked to the game warden Martin. let him know about the netters..... and they are on there way down here in a bit to take a looksy
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:10 PM
Hopefully the netters are still there! Wish I would have been there to see this!
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:34 PM
just got back love me some giant "perch." and yes there were netters way up stream. multiple calls to warden were made and yet nothing. other guys were catching hybrids until they started netting them all or scaring them away.
were these cast netters up by gun range or firwheel.im glad somebody saw'em. ive gone after dark and seen them a 100 yds up from firewheel bridge
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:52 PM
These cast netters are always around Fire Wheel bridge at night. Call Game Warden on them the last time I was there at night. Game warden got them all. Three of them try to hide, but Game Warden got all three of them.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 08:58 PM
Take pics or video, post here. Let everyone know what these guys look like, what they drive. When they show up again, MAKE SURE THEY ARE POACHING and call Martin early. Most of the time we see them, they are finishing the poach. Martin shows up- they are gone. Otherwise, you have to "stalk" them and stay on point until the GWs show up. Its hard to stop fishing and follow these morons, especially when your alone. Sometimes you have to stay with them 30-60 minutes. The wardens will show up. Martin will come out at night as well. The only thing he asks is that the information is good. You have to know what they are doing, not what it "looks" like or you "have a feeling". The Game Wardens want to bust these people even worse than we do.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 09:35 PM
Anybody...
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/09 10:21 PM
My buddy and I caught around 3 dozen sandies today right at keeping size, all were thrown back. Didnt see any netters "today".
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 12:28 AM
i will probably be out there tomorrow. if i see any cast netters, i will simply just go up behind them and kick them on the back of their heads, so their face can go in the water first. lol
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 12:42 AM
I was typing with my iphone to nightfisher so i might left a few thing out. but let get this straight, they were there yesterday around 6 am when the water was murky and bank was muddy. They were way upstream. About 100 yard downstream at the gun range. My uncle got there around 6 30 and saw they were about to leave. only 3 were castin nest and the other 2 were on top keep an eye on game warden and he said there were 5 stringer of sandbass and around 40 hybrid. Knowing my uncle he don't lies or make something up. his buddy call game warden but no one show up. He said to get that much hybrids they must be casting net at night. I never fish at night but I suspect they cast net at night also. Sorry for late info took a power nap to prepare to go in the morning tomorow
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 12:49 AM
Just got back. Caught 3 female perches. Nice meeting ya TMTEX.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 12:56 AM
Tfly yeah It was me, well normally I stand where my buddy stand but he already stand there so there is no other spot, that hole is not producing compare to the hole right in front of u where u put ur minows and people put their stringer of fish down there. that where I get most of the bite. But next I be more caustious and fish little bit farther from that pocket
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 01:45 AM
ya thats the deepest spot at the hole in that pocket.... but its cool....see yall tomorrow if it doesnt rain to much..... otherwise ill go hit the crappie....
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:10 AM
Just got back. Caught 3 female perches. Nice meeting ya TMTEX.
grrrr...so that was tmtex that was on top of my line when i was trying to pull in my fish!!!
darn fish ripped the hell out of my reel and took off
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:17 AM
Naw that was Todd. Forgot his sn here. Met TMTEX under the firewheel bridge as i stopped by for a few last cast.
You need to stop using that kids pole.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:28 AM
Lee, you were using a push button Sponge Bob rod and reel, and using it upside down when i guided you last year...... so u have no room to talk
Posted By: red-ant
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:31 AM
Fished the FW bridge today from 2-6pm. Me and a buddy caught around 30 and kept 20 over 11". The bite would be good for 15 minutes and then it would shut off for 20-30. It was like that for four hours. All but a couple of fish were caught on minnows.
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:33 AM
Lee, you were using a push button Sponge Bob rod and reel, and using it upside down when i guided you last year...... so u have no room to talk
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:35 AM
yo tom hit me up when u go tomorrow
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:42 AM
Nightfisher, nice to meet you. You had a good stringer.
I travel alot and cant always get out there, anyway finally I get to make a report. After about 5 trips down there I finally caught them. Went to the FW bridge about 6:30. Parking lot was packed. Started to walk and noticed no one under the bridge. That was odd. 2nd cast I catch my 1st of the yr. She was a good sized sandy. I throughvthem all back. Ended up catching about 7 keepers and a few small ones, one maybe 2 iches long, could of been a yellow. As it started to get dark, 7:45, they were flying up all over, flopping here and there, going through the legs but werent biting. If I only had a trebble hook.
I used to go out there yrs ago and it wasnt nearly that packed. If you catch a fish, people flock on top of you now
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:53 AM
Here is a pic of the road runner I used maybe in 1998. I was up near the new pipe thats up stream from the Gun range. I was all by my self. Snow was on the ground. One of those days where it snows one day and the next day it was 80 degrees. Anyway I bet I caught 150+ almost every cast. It was great. So I've saved this RR since it was one of the best times I ever had out there
Posted By: fishing101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:30 AM
Me and my other two buddies got there early this morning and didnt manage to catch anything but 2 sandies, 1keeper and 1yellow bass. got there at 6:00am and left at 10:00am. Tried everything from, slit shot a foot away from the minnow,road runner, xrap(charteuse color w/ red head), rat-l-trap, chrome blue fox, rebel shallow diver, jigs. What are we doing wrong? Fished from pole 11 and worked our way towards centerville bridge and caught nothing.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:36 AM
sandies migrate at night..... so a hole that had no fish in it yesterday could fill up overnight. at the gunrange where it is shallow, you can see the fish if you know what to look for. somedays they are there and the next there is not a fish in it......but for the most part, if the water is at least 3 ft, the fish are in it all up and down the creek.... not just where someone catches a fish....
funny: i was guiding a couple days ago and had a 25 fish one one stringer and a little over a dozen on the other and never fished anywhere else other than there that morning. a guy was fishing next to me and casting where ever i caught a fish. this time i let him and didnt say anything because my client was laughing at him when i told him what the guy was doing. then they shut down and no one was catching anything...... the he saw guy upstream catch 2 in a row..... he said. "oh, that guy is catching them now... they move up there...." 200 yards up stream, i see the guy casting in the pocket (where he saw the guy that caught 2 fish).....LOL i could hear the guy yell at the dude "what the @@@@ are you doing?" apparently he ran to the spot, tripped and rolled down the bank, got up and casted his surf rod (with id say 60lb line (mono), 2 oz sinker tied to the end of his line, and a huge spinner tied 2 ft from the wieght) over the guys line and tangled him up to where they had to cut lines...... funny to watch though.....
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:43 AM
Here is a pic of the road runner I used maybe in 1998. I was up near the new pipe thats up stream from the Gun range. I was all by my self. Snow was on the ground. One of those days where it snows one day and the next day it was 80 degrees. Anyway I bet I caught 150+ almost every cast. It was great. So I've saved this RR since it was one of the best times I ever had out there
Thanks for telling us what that picture is...at first glance, i thought it was dog poo poo.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:45 AM
Damn I was all excited about gettin to go out to the creek in the mornin and just found out its supposed to rain! Just my luck get a mornin off work to fish! Hopefully it will just drizzle and wont just down pour......
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:48 AM
sandies migrate at night..... so a hole that had no fish in it yesterday could fill up overnight. at the gunrange where it is shallow, you can see the fish if you know what to look for. somedays they are there and the next there is not a fish in it......but for the most part, if the water is at least 3 ft, the fish are in it all up and down the creek.... not just where someone catches a fish....
funny: i was guiding a couple days ago and had a 25 fish one one stringer and a little over a dozen on the other and never fished anywhere else other than there that morning. a guy was fishing next to me and casting where ever i caught a fish. this time i let him and didnt say anything because my client was laughing at him when i told him what the guy was doing. then they shut down and no one was catching anything...... the he saw guy upstream catch 2 in a row..... he said. "oh, that guy is catching them now... they move up there...." 200 yards up stream, i see the guy casting in the pocket (where he saw the guy that caught 2 fish).....LOL i could hear the guy yell at the dude "what the @@@@ are you doing?" apparently he ran to the spot, tripped and rolled down the bank, got up and casted his surf rod (with id say 60lb line (mono), 2 oz sinker tied to the end of his line, and a huge spinner tied 2 ft from the wieght) over the guys line and tangled him up to where they had to cut lines...... funny to watch though.....
I think that was one of the guys near me. I was wondering if we were at the beach. He kept getting in the tree's
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:41 AM
Me and my other two buddies got there early this morning and didnt manage to catch anything but 2 sandies, 1keeper and 1yellow bass. got there at 6:00am and left at 10:00am. Tried everything from, slit shot a foot away from the minnow,road runner, xrap(charteuse color w/ red head), rat-l-trap, chrome blue fox, rebel shallow diver, jigs. What are we doing wrong? Fished from pole 11 and worked our way towards centerville bridge and caught nothing.
quit walking and fishing. just fish more and you will catch more.... it was slow today.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:42 AM
that guy in the trees was using a 12 ft surf rod.... that one was funny too...
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 05:10 AM
that guy in the trees was using a 12 ft surf rod.... that one was funny too...
What 12ft?
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 05:20 AM
I got a good one, yesterday one of the bikers down there almost got attacked by some punk kids pitbull running off leash, and the biker was threatning to kill the dog and call the cops, the kid was running his mouth, they were at each others throats screaming... entertaining down there
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 08:36 AM
hey TREE, i be heading out there at 7 the same spot i first saw you. Most likely fish till 9 and go run some errand.
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 12:08 PM
Knot at work, I limited out with one for the road...gave the last one to a guy that was helping me get my other rods out of the water while fighting those monsters. See all soon!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 01:59 PM
Lee, you were using a push button Sponge Bob rod and reel, and using it upside down when i guided you last year...... so u have no room to talk
That is FUNNNNNNNNNY !!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Tree Bass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:08 PM
tom u go out there this morning?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 02:44 PM
Lee, you were using a push button Sponge Bob rod and reel, and using it upside down when i guided you last year...... so u have no room to talk
LOL F U Carey. It was a Barbie pole!
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:19 PM
Did the creek get any rain last night or this morning?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:29 PM
Ya im wonderin the same thing... anybody been out this mornin? How bad is it?
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:37 PM
I dont think it rained much...should be fine.
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:45 PM
I dont think it rained much...should be fine.
I thought the rain hit more east but was just checking. Thanks
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:48 PM
I live in Plano and the streets were wet this morning. But I doubt it rained enough to change the conditions of the river. Hopefully someone who wet out there today will chime in and let us know.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 03:59 PM
The rain did hit last night here in rowlett. I live right by the creek near the firewheel bridge. Rain woke me up last night.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:00 PM
Anyone ever use feeder fish instead of minnows. Feeder fish- the ones you can get at walmart/petsmart to feed whatever. They are like gold fish
check regs
that is illegal in some places i think.(or at least that is what i heard many years ago) they dont want trash fish introduced
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:10 PM
I know Josh and FishyBiz are out there this morning..waiting on one of them to chime in with a report..while I'm sitting here at work!!
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:16 PM
I know Josh and FishyBiz are out there this morning..waiting on one of them to chime in with a report..while I'm sitting here at work!!
I know how you feel! I am here at work as well and I hate that I can't be catching fish!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:19 PM
went out at 7 am today and it was pretty muddy. hit the bridge and caught like 4 sand bass then go further upstream on that big pool and got 1 hybrid but got away. then go further upstream and got 2 hyrbids good size. and then some more sandbass. end up like 2 hybrids (good size, 22 inches) and 10 sandbass(super magnum, biggest i seen and is not like a football sandbass) and my cousin have like 8 sandbass and 1 hyrbids but also lost the hybrid at the bank, i jump in try to catch it, damn fish was too slipery. i bring a net next time. but i hate carrying stuff when i fish because i tend to travel alot when i fish. anyway the guy that fish with me he is a TFF member and he limits out hybrids today on semi-steroid bait. anyway nice to meet you JOhn. wanted to fish at the FWB for the last time when walking back but saw Tfly and his clients so didn't want to crowd the hole. well the water is good, not murky at all but the bank is very slipery. alot of leaves from the tree are floating on top of the water but no beer can today. oh yea, all fish were caught xrap and jig that i tied with fins. Denison Dam smaller version.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:31 PM
I Caught a turtle yesterday. put up the best fight so far out there for me.
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:40 PM
went out at 7 am today and it was pretty muddy. hit the bridge and caught like 4 sand bass then go further upstream on that big pool and got 1 hybrid but got away. then go further upstream and got 2 hyrbids good size. and then some more sandbass. end up like 2 hybrids (good size, 22 inches) and 10 sandbass(super magnum, biggest i seen and is not like a football sandbass) and my cousin have like 8 sandbass and 1 hyrbids but also lost the hybrid at the bank, i jump in try to catch it, damn fish was too slipery. i bring a net next time. but i hate carrying stuff when i fish because i tend to travel alot when i fish. anyway the guy that fish with me he is a TFF member and he limits out hybrids today on semi-steroid bait. anyway nice to meet you JOhn. wanted to fish at the FWB for the last time when walking back but saw Tfly and his clients so didn't want to crowd the hole. well the water is good, not murky at all but the bank is very slipery. alot of leaves from the tree are floating on top of the water but no beer can today. oh yea, all fish were caught xrap and jig that i tied with fins. Denison Dam smaller version.
Thanks for the report Tom.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 04:54 PM
I Caught a turtle yesterday. put up the best fight so far out there for me.
i believe we saw you guys to the left of us....
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 05:03 PM
around 7ish? were you in the quicksand right by the water with the hat?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 05:06 PM
damn its windy! lol
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 05:31 PM
Yeah im hopin it wont be too bad down in the creek! Im gonna try and head down there in a hour or two! Hope to see some of yall out there!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 05:56 PM
No problem TX, man super windy. Don't know if it will bite on lure if it this windy
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 06:42 PM
around 7ish? were you in the quicksand right by the water with the hat?
i was roughly about 50 feet to your right in waders and a red hat......was fishing with a few other guys that were pulling up monster hybrids
Posted By: fishing101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 07:33 PM
what color xrap did you use?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 07:41 PM
I walked oustside to take a smoke break here at work and the temp seemed as if it dropped 10 degrees!! I wonder if anyone is still catching
Posted By: TXstryker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 07:47 PM
Yeah the wind is really blowing hard out there! Hopefully it won't be as bad tomorrow!
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 08:01 PM
I would have limited but I lost one at the bank and fell in the creek also, then I broke off 3 more I wanted to catch hybrids today and I did just that ,then I caught some keeper sandys but threw them back, Fishingtom It was nice meeting you and your cousin.let me know when you wanna go bass fishing we will hit up my local pond.
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 08:02 PM
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 08:07 PM
Oh ya I parked at FW today with no problems and I drive a little 4 door hyundai, the banks were kind of slippery but not muddy not bad at all. I almost drove home when I got off work this morning but I have been looking at all these posts and pics with hybrids in them, so I had to give it a try glad I did, if it does not rain I will be back tomorrow morning it was a nice day to fish atleast until the crazy winds kicked in.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 08:17 PM
Nice fish rthejarman and your stringer looked heavy having to carry it along:)
My report:
Arrived a bit late to meet Josh. Plan was to meet real early and leaving Keller, there was no rain so I made the hour drive. WoooHooo!! I was first in the parking lot and my reward was.....just being first. Rain was coming down when I got there so I decided to wait in my car until it ended (or see Josh get there). 2 more cars came so I decided to get my butt in the creek since I came this far.
Banks were a bit slippery but I've tried maneuvering there in much worse conditions. Water was actually pretty clear with maybe 3 foot visibility and didn't seem to be too high to wade.
Fished the spot with Jeff, Michael, and Josh in the dark and they all hooked and landed hybrids while I "watched". I didn't have the mojo today with the big bait.
Bite was a slow pick today. Morning started off with nice conditions but the wind finally started to pick up and the bite definitely slowed (although Josh was still hooking up). Decided to make the move to the bridge where Tfly was with the clients. John, you and your son did pretty well today despite the conditions and the sandies appetite for the day.
Temperature seemed to drop another 10 degrees or so but it could have been the fact that I was standing in the shade of the bridge and had the wind in my face blowing harder as the day wore on.
Ultimately, I decided that the $5 lunch special was a better idea than fishing the small baits for a pick bite or using the big baits for nothing, so I headed off to Pancho and Lefty's Mexican Restaurant. After the nice meal, I decided I might as well just make the drive back home rather than try and squeeze another hour of fishing into the gale force winds.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:17 PM
Man you guys straight up get down to the details. Like writing in your diary.
Posted By: BMW_TT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:18 PM
I actually laughed when I saw that.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:26 PM
Got to stay sharp while I'm unemployed (but able to do a lot of fishing...) on my severance pay. Nothing like getting paid to fish and then write about it:)
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:31 PM
Caught this in the creek yesterday 4-1-09 using a secret bait. Is this a Hybrid?
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:32 PM
around 7ish? were you in the quicksand right by the water with the hat?
i was roughly about 50 feet to your right in waders and a red hat......was fishing with a few other guys that were pulling up monster hybrids
I knew i should have come down by you guys! thise were some nice fish man!
Im heading out there here in a few min. I think i saw you tarp talking to some guy behind a truck. Just guessing though. I was the guy in the red blazer, the young guy lol.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:54 PM
Caught this in the creek yesterday 4-1-09 using a secret bait. Is this a Hybrid?
Nah..thats a black crappie..looks like a keeper...
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 09:57 PM
We went about half hour ago, caught around a half dozen. Seen the netters again. This dude was in his whitey tightys waist deep, he threw the net once and we went down and fished across from them. We obviously spooked him, he stayed in the water like he was enjoying it and would not pull it up. So he stays in the water for about half hour to forty five minutes until we left. Then we went and hid and watched them pull the net up FULL of undersized sandies + two stringers and one basket full. They left out of there hootin and hollerin. We called the warden but they were long gone.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 10:00 PM
In his whitey tightys?? are you serious?? Whisky Tango Foxtrot!?..
Posted By: Hittman23
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 10:07 PM
If you saw all that why didn't you stop it?
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 11:57 PM
In his whitey tightys?? are you serious?? Whisky Tango Foxtrot!?..
Yes dead serious! Whitey Tightys
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/09 11:59 PM
If you saw all that why didn't you stop it?
What can I do besides call the Warden? I guarantee they no speaky...
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 12:17 AM
Report for this afternoon. Came out there around 5 after work and it was on. first 2 cast at the bridge, 2 sandies, then people start to see me catching fish and they move closer so i decide to hit upstream. there were 4 people fishing around that big pool area before me but i already walk that far so decide to fish anyway. 5 minutes working that rapala, hybrid fly out the water and took the rapala really close the bank, look like a topwater action at denison dam. I thought it going to be a good day, i thought i will limit on hybrid tonight. but 15 minute after the hyrbid, there were stained water from upstream moving downstream and next thing you know the water was white, cloudy and murky, and right when that happen the bite stop completely. I wakl down stream see what going on but got no result. no one was catching any fish after that. It was aroudn 6 15 when i left and slowly i see people leaving as well, end up with 2 sandies an 1 hybrid. ANyway, dont knwo what the hell goin on with the water. hope it wil settle and clear up by tomrow morning, i am taking my gf dad to go fishing so dont want to disapoint him. can anyone explain the nasty water? it is Construction upstream? water release from the dam? garland community go out for a pee?
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 12:21 AM
rthejarman, i thought u would limit when i left. Since you got back-to-back hybrid within 5 minutes. i am still upset that i let the other 2 get away. but yeah i will PM you to go largemouth fishing one day, since i do not know anything about largemouth fishing.
Posted By: daltexmex
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 12:37 AM
man where is this pleace at. we will be fishing tomorrow at ray hubbard. rather go here. i think its kjust north of there,
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 01:23 AM
Thanks to TarponFly for a great time today. We brought home 26 nice sandies despite the wind, next time hybrids. Anyone reading this that has not fished with Carey needs to. His knowledge of the fishery as well as technique is well worth the price. Thanks again Carey hope to see you next Thursday.
Also it was good to see some of the guys who write the threads, next time I hope to get to meet y'all.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 01:41 AM
Got to the creek this afternoon around 4 or somethin I guess and walked up stream from the bridge and Jd and I both Hooked up instantly! We both get excited for nothin because after that we got nothin..... Then a wall of chocolate milk colored water came down the creek! T-fly said that they are doin construction above the gun range and man did it muddy up the creek!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 01:46 AM
Fishybiz's analysis of the morning is spot on, although I think he caught more than one is led to believe. Had a great time guys. Was at the gunrange with T-Fly around 3:30? (flyfishing lesson) when the "cloud" arrived. T-Fly was looking past me upstream and told me to look at the water. It was like smoke in the water. Looks like construction between gunrange and the new pipe upstream. T-fly estimated we had 1-2 hours to fish Firewheel before the cloud arrived there. It was there in 1.5 hours. Water looks like it does right after a good storm. Derek you should have come back and watched me catch a T-Fly with a tied fly. Thanks T-Fly for my first sand bass on a fly (i'm still not counting the yellow). NOW to catch a hybrid. Can you use a minnow on a fly rod?
Posted By: daltexmex
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 01:49 AM
so what time should i be there in morning to get a good start on fishing there?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 01:51 AM
Dark
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 02:20 AM
1 Pearch, 6 Sandy.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 02:40 AM
minnow on a fly rod?????? are you crazy
? you are now banned from talking about or taking any action with fishing in anyway.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 02:43 AM
My son (16yrs) brought me to another creek not to far from RC. Dont ask me where, I couldnt tell ya how to get there. Its narrow and lots of tree's. Hard to fish.
Saw alot of people walking out with good stringers. Hybrids and SB. This place is NOT wide or deep at all. Slightly wider then a truck and I am not kidding.
Anyway I caught 1 so thats all that matters.
Can someone post me a link/pic of these rapala's your using.
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 02:48 AM
Muddy Creek
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 02:53 AM
Muddy Creek
Yea thats what it was
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 02:56 AM
I use to fish Muddy Creek, it is extremely narrow and full of thick brush, but it produces.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 03:03 AM
I use to fish Muddy Creek, it is extremely narrow and full of thick brush, but it produces.
Yea and its amazing that it does produce. They went there after school and said everyone was catching them. I leave work a little early we get there about 5:30. I was like no way. Saw alot of big stringers walking out there and figured it changed in the back. Nope, with a good running start you could jump over and for sure walk across it.
Posted By: elbandito78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 04:40 AM
Went out there after work for a bit. Caught one about 8 inches and one about 12 inches. The water was a bit stained, like everyone was saying. Didn't catch much, but fishing's fishing...at least I got to go.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 09:23 AM
there were stained water from upstream moving downstream and next thing you know the water was white, cloudy and murky, and right when that happen the bite stop completely. I wakl down stream see what going on but got no result. no one was catching any fish after that. It was aroudn 6 15 when i left and slowly i see people leaving as well, end up with 2 sandies an 1 hybrid. ANyway, dont knwo what the hell goin on with the water. hope it wil settle and clear up by tomrow morning, i am taking my gf dad to go fishing so dont want to disapoint him. can anyone explain the nasty water? it is Construction upstream? water release from the dam? garland community go out for a pee?
Fishing_Tom,
They're working on the George Bush Freeway (190) that goes thru Sachse, Rowlett and connects to I-30 where Bass Pro Shops (Garland) is...I'm not surprised if we see more stained water in the Rowlett Creek in the near future.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 10:31 AM
thanks fishfan
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 12:51 PM
I think I saw you there chicken willy. I was walking out of the firewheel bridge as you and your buddy were walking to the creek. I had a black jacket on with camo shorts and a black hat. I caught one sandie at firewheel and decided to go try the gun range. Go tot the gun range and saw the construction. They were makign the water merky from soem type of drilling. It was fine above where they were though. It was so windy and cold that I decided to call it a day and head home. Standing in the creek with shorts on is not fun when the air is as cold as the water and there are 30 mph winds.
Posted By: AlpineFSH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 01:04 PM
Went out yesterday 7:00 to 3:00 or so. Caught 10 or 11, 7 keepers. Three were on fly rod--that was fun. Tried a little of everything--minnows, jigs, rapallas. White curley tail road runner seemed to work best for me. Started below Gun Range where I caught all my fish. Decided to walk down to FW to see if things were any better there--longer walk than I thought. Saw a couple of Hybrids flashing in the water, but couldn't get them interested--they seemed to be interested in something else. On my way back from Firewheel I saw a guy in the middle of the creek and I though he was trying to unstick a bait or something (thought that looked wierd). I guess he was cast netting *&%$!!(based on earlier report). Oh well-I had a good day anyway. Met T-Fly on the way out. Thanks for the tip on which flies to use.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 03:46 PM
Anyone have a Status Report for today? im thinkin about headin out there again when i get off work today! Let me know!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 04:11 PM
Yeah I remember passin you Dave! Up until last year I used to just wear shorts and yes it def. does get really cold especially on days like yesterday! lol
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:11 PM
Report for this morning with tfly - OUTSTANDING. Limit of nice Hybrids in the first hour. I'll let Carey post the details and pics. Had a great time with Carey and my new fishing buddy Mart.
Great day, great fishing, life is good.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:14 PM
Report for this morning with tfly - OUTSTANDING. Limit of nice Hybrids in the first hour. I'll let Carey post the details and pics. Had a great time with Carey and my new fishing buddy Mart.
Great day, great fishing, life is good.
Dang I need to leave work early
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:17 PM
PERFECT... Sunny and the wind is laying down. Steve how was the water? Has it cleared up?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:32 PM
baffinBay, now I know what u going for. lol
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:34 PM
ill be there at 5!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:43 PM
caught 3 sandies..... and the hybrids in the above picture. limited within an hour downstream from the pipe. caught well over 30 hybrids..... lost over 10. i wish Martin was there in the AM. to many people with undersized fish. and of course they didnt speak english...... didnt see the over the limit people and small stuff till they pulled the stringer out of the water.
Guided Trip Openings:
Sunday AM April 4th
Monday AM April 6th
Tuesday AM APril 7th
If any pms open i will let yall know.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:51 PM
baffinBay, now I know what u going for. lol
Yellow Perch SSSSSSSShhhhhhhh !!!!!!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 07:51 PM
Sunday morning AM for me!
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 08:28 PM
Nice fish! Awesome!! I'm jealous!!!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 08:44 PM
I'll be down there just south of firewheel at daybreak tomorrow morning.
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/09 11:25 PM
BaffinBay the water is good, can see down 3 or 4 ft.
dont u guys get stinky back when u carry fish that way overyour backs lolz. betcha the ladies like that aroma on you
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 04:27 AM
fishybiz you shouldn't be jealous, I've seen you catch MANY MANY MANY fish. Heck, I've seen the wader out there in the break of dawn pulling one every 30 minutes then when you arrive and pull one every minute.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 08:19 AM
There are no Morone saxatilis X Morone Chrysops in Rowlett creek.
Posted By: tripintin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 08:50 AM
damn so jealous....you should let me tag along next time =p
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 09:40 AM
nice fish lee
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 01:04 PM
Wow!!!!!! Excellent job TheNightFisher! I wish I can get tagged along with you next time you go fishing!
28 Perch, 1 Magnum Sandy. Half caught from 6pm-8pm, other half 12-1am. Night fishing produced faster tonite. 3 people total.
hey nightfisher, ever thought about becoming a rowlette creek guide at night??..hehehe..i'll be your first client!. nice fishing man. only if i am as good as you guys are.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 04:25 PM
28 Perch, 1 Magnum Sandy. Half caught from 6pm-8pm, other half 12-1am. Night fishing produced faster tonite. 3 people total.
hey nightfisher, ever thought about becoming a rowlette creek guide at night??..hehehe..i'll be your first client!. nice fishing man. only if i am as good as you guys are.
Thats what I told him as I sat there and watched him catch half of those.
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 04:29 PM
28 for 3 people?? You are 13 over the limit!
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 05:01 PM
28 for 3 people?? You are 13 over the limit!
its a new day after 12am
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 05:10 PM
They're just "perch".
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 05:19 PM
I have thought about guiding at night, but I havent been fishing that long enough to be comfortable. I target all species of fish at night and with the hours I put into fishing (6 to 10 hours straight), I should master it in no time. So maybee next year.
SteveStrasemier, just so you know, the new day starts at 12 midnight and we did not have all 28 Morone saxatilis X Morone chrysops in possession.
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 06:06 PM
Hello:
Got to creek at 6:15 this morning. Waited 15 minutes for my buddy to show up. Was down in the whole I wanted to fish by say 6:38 am. Within 10 minutes had first fish on then once I landed that one other pull had a fish on it. My Buddy hooked and landed one about 10 minutes later. Then it was slow after that had a couple more hook up but lost the fish. All fish were too short to bring home 2 were 17 and one was 15. I did meet a fello TFF member forgot his name sorry. He caught one that was about 6lbs and then one half it size that was legal after that. Saw him catch 3 more short Hybrids before I left which was 9:30 Am. Its defiantely a morning bite in my opinion first light that is.
Godzilla
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 06:56 PM
I catch my biggest perch before sunup. It also depends on what your throwing, right Nightfisher?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 07:51 PM
Caught my biggest perch way after sunup...
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 10:01 PM
Caught another turtle. thats two this week! im thinking about being aturtle caatching guide! Let me know if i have any takers! haha
We did decent this morning, got there around 5:30 to get our spot, had an alright morning bite, reeled in 2 hybrids but hooked a total of 5, caught around 10 sandies, then they just turned off, caught maybe 2 more between 9 and noon. i have no ideaa what happpened. just went dry. ill try again tonight before sundown.
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 10:04 PM
Do you Guarnatee to catch Turtles? I was hoping to catch a worl record Snapping Turtle.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 10:07 PM
for the right $$$$, i will guarantee you a GODZILLA!
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 10:27 PM
NOW that is too Funny... I doubt Tarponfly can guarantee a Godzilla. The best he could do is a Limit of Sandys. But that is nothing to a GODZILLA.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 10:35 PM
I got out there at about 6:40am and the parking lot was full! Went down to the pipe below firwheel and caught 5 sandies. 2 of them were big. One was 2+lbs and 15". The fish stopped biting at about 9am for us. I stayed until about noon. I moved around to several spots and saw lots of people catching tiny little yellow bass and keeping them! I thought that was strange. Why would you keep a 4" fish? I also got annoyed today at some of the non english speaking people who were casting right in my space. People out there really have no curtesy when it comes to giving people space. Also saw a kayaker and I think it was the guy from this forum. I said hello to him.
Posted By: Judge Smails
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 10:56 PM
Does anybody know what the website is that t-fly uses/it's dallas texas aviation or something along those lines.I have it saved at work but I'm not at work.I beleive it's on this post,but 78 pages I thought I would ask you guy's.Thanks for any help you may pass this way.Fish-on
Posted By: elbandito78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 11:30 PM
Posted By: Judge Smails
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/09 11:48 PM
Thanks elbandito78 you the man.
should i buy minnows for the perch. or what lures do i need.im gonna getmesome. i hope......
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 12:35 AM
Got are you kidding?
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 12:35 AM
Getreal, from what I saw down there past couple days minows alway produce. Fishing is not like the past years no more. A few years ago when I fish, I see a total of ten people and never see any minows but now u see 10 people in one hole and they all have a bucket of minows.
yea they all use minnows from what im seeing. still trying for a hybrid with lures though. ive caught a bunch of sandbass. but hybrids aint hittin spinners for me. maybe i hire nightfisher too or tom lolz
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 12:45 AM
u know back in the day i would fish behind the dam at ray hubbard(when they let u back there) and catch hybrids on chicken liver of all things.they wouldnt touch lures.
its funny how they hit on so much different stuff depending on where ur fishin.
i saw a bunch of minnows swimming around. i guess thats why they arwe chasin them
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 02:31 AM
I caught a few this evening on spinners. It was kind of slow for me.
As I was walking back towards the firewheel bridge at about 7:15 and 5 guys passed me. I noticed that none of them had fishing rods. The last one was carrying a cloth bag over his shoulder and a bucket. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this one out...I waited a few minutes then walked way back upstream and found them cast netting and keeping lots of sandies. I called the GW, and left him a message. Hopefully they got caught.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 02:48 AM
We got out there at 5:00ish, went to a special hole. It was packed.1 guy was catching the heck out of them, others here and there. Before sun down it stopped. It was Dead.
My son caught a few small ones but average sand bass. I was shut out.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 04:39 AM
fished from 7-1pm... fishing was kinda slow on my end. could not find a hybrid by 830 am, so we re-rigged for the sandies...client left with 22 sandies over 12 inches... threw back all the 10-11 inchers....at one pm the bite turned on as we were leaving due to the pressure dropping again. so i missed the good bite.... thats fishing though. see yall tomorrow....
Posted By: KaLuB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 06:55 AM
it only lasted for a few minutes after you left, then nothing for 2 hours
Posted By: Bandit's Partner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 04:52 PM
Carey
Thanks for a grat trip last Friday. The action was non-stop on the Hibreds. They can really make the drag sing. Found out what was wrong with my reel. The fish had spun the drag so hard that a screw had loosened on the back side of the spool and allowed the click spring to fall down behind the spindle. Soon as I replace the line on that reel I'll hope to see you at the creek.
Thanks to Steve Strasemeier, a good fishing buddy on a great day.
Mart
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 05:09 PM
welcome.... on my way to try again!!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 05:11 PM
pressure is high and rising.... i hope it go down...
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 05:22 PM
My buddy and I went yesterday, and every Tom, Dick, and Harry was down there. It was literally shoulder to shoulder, we casted a few times where we could and left.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 05:34 PM
Thats Rowlett creek on the weekends for ya..thats why I dont even bother trying it on Saturday or Sunday
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 05:59 PM
+1
Posted By: Jerry Hamon
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 07:26 PM
Somebody wanted the GW's info in an earlier post.
Here ya go:
Martin Oviedo 214-886-4074
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/09 08:27 PM
Getreal you have PM
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 12:17 AM
no body went fishing today?
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 01:30 AM
28 for 3 people?? You are 13 over the limit!
its a new day after 12am
possession.... not day
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 01:40 AM
Was on the creek from 10-2pm real slow day. Managed 2 hybrids one was Long Distance release. A few keeper sandies but nothing to brag about. Sure different from yesterday evening when I hooked 11 hybrids landed 4 and 2 went back as not quite legal.
I was out there yesterday and found an awesome HOLE!! TONS of fish. After i cought a few a bunch of people started coming all around me. After an hour or so i noticed a few net casters up stream. They are way up stream. Didnt have the balls to say anything as i was out numbered if you get my drift.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 01:51 AM
There are no Morone saxatilis X Morone Chrysops in Rowlett creek.
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 02:38 AM
fishing was Slow slow today, i got there at 6am and there were already 10-15 folk already in my spot, they had been there all night. They had only about 5 fish. I fished until 9 caught 2 fish then left.
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 02:40 AM
also surprised that I didn't see any waders in the usual spot, that should have been a sign that the fish weren't going to bite today.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 03:49 AM
28 for 3 people?? You are 13 over the limit!
its a new day after 12am
possession.... not day
Its perfectly legal to bring home 3 stringers of fish (1 stringer per person of course), come back at midnight and fill 3 more stingers.
I left mine in the tub with ice lol.
I wasn't disagreeing with you.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 04:05 AM
also surprised that I didn't see any waders in the usual spot, that should have been a sign that the fish weren't going to bite today.
They will be there, bright and early Monday... They don't fish there on the weekends. Were you chunkin' your super bait?
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 04:12 AM
I couldnt fish today. About 6pm the wife asked me to go get some milk. I live minutes away from RC and decided to take a drive to check out whats going on. I Pulled over to check a area about 3 hundred yards up stream from the gun range. Walkef over to the pipe area. Anyways this area pulls you into the area where the pipe goes across. About 300 yrds from the gun range.
I walk up and there is a guy throwing a net out. He's on the other side of the creek and notice all his stuff on my side. I yell at him that he cant be doing that and GW is in the way. Mean while I appear to be in the phone and taking pics.
So I yelled at him to get over here, GW on his way and will be here in a minute. He hoped up the bank and walked away fast.( what would I do anyway)
So I wait there 5 min and a much older oriental man walks out of the woods. I told him to get over here and he came over. I asked him if he knew the person thowing nets and he shaked his head no but couldnt speak english. I said GW is coming where is the guy who was throwing nets. He played the no clue of what I was saying. I said GW will be here any second stay here. I then walked up the road that went along the creek to see if the other guy came across.Didnt see him, then came back to the pipe.
As I was walking back up I see 2 guys running into the woods. There was a female standing there. I told her to get up her( yea made her walk up). Basically asked here where her people were and she couldnt speak english. In a funny way she was so scard I think she wet her pants. I could also see the guys hiding in the woods. I figured something may end up bad out of this and left.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 04:29 AM
TMTEX I sent you a PM.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 04:35 AM
well today i guided Martin and his dad at 2 pm till 7 pm. I knew it was going to be slow but the creek still produced more fish than i thought. didnt see any hybrids caught where i was though. Lee took them all last night, but i wont talk about that right now. i cancelled all trips till weds. to many fronts coming and to cold for me to have good days down there.
Jenny, please call me so i have you number or email me .....I have the dates below for guided trips available:
Wednesday 8th AM
Thurday 9th AM and PM
Friday AM
Saturday AM
Sunday AM and PM---had to be careful booking trips due to its almost over... within 3 weeks its done id think.... but the cold fronts that keep coming are slowing the spawn... so we will see. id rather not book 2 weeks in advanced...... but i will if you want to try it.
---Good Job Martin!
caught a bunch may 15th one year .all males though. nobody else around.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 01:31 PM
[quote=SteveStrasemeier]28 for 3 people?? You are 13 over the limit!
its a new day after 12am
possession.... not day
Its perfectly legal to bring home 3 stringers of fish (1 stringer per person of course), come back at midnight and fill 3 more stingers.
I left mine in the tub with ice lol.
I would be in trouble if my girl friend saw fish in the tub!
it gives a manly smell. or somesuch
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 02:57 PM
Lol I would so get beat up if my girl saw that in our tub haha
Btw where is that pipe at? Only one I seen is the one by firewheel.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 03:12 PM
Thats why I dumped my gf recently. Noone gets in the way of my fishing! GRRRRRRRR
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 03:18 PM
Thats why I dumped my gf recently. Noone gets in the way of my fishing! GRRRRRRRR
i'll second that!!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 05:59 PM
tomorrow is actually looking good. the wind is going to change directions at about 8 am tomorrow morning and blow from the south under 10 miles an hour w/ a high of 70. so it looks like i will be taking trips tomoroow after all if anyone would like to go. AM/PM Now Open!
Posted By: tx_eyez
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 06:04 PM
We need to find a way to control these netters. I wish the state allowed some of us to become reserve game wardens like police departments do. If I see them, I promise I will be proactive. We need to put our minds together and find a way to better control this issue. The game warden will not be able to get there as fast as we would like all the time. We must continue to call him but we may need to ask his opinion on what info we need to gather to insure we catch them. We have enough people on that creek on any given day to make a difference.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 06:09 PM
agreed
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 06:23 PM
Very difficult to get into. You have to go through training at "Game Warden" boot camp. I think it takes 8 weeks. There are no training dates scheduled this year. Here is the response from my inquiry. I have one more route I am trying.
From: Karen Copus [mailto:Karen.Copus@tpwd.state.tx.us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:01 PM
To: Michael A
Subject: Deputy Game Warden
Michael,
We do not have any Deputy Game Warden positions opened at this time and no Deputy Game Warden Training has been scheduled for this year.
Thank you,
Karen Copus
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Game Warden Training Center
4363 FM 1047
Hamilton, TX 76531
325/948-3301
325/948-3312 (fax)
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 06:32 PM
Do the Wardens even really care about this situation? It seems like this is the least of there worries to me. I mean I have heard ALOT latley about these cast netters, but never about them getting caught. TFF members have listed where they usually are at, when they are there, yet i have NEVER seen a game warden there in the morning or heard of one waiting for them. I did see one yesterday around 5 or 6 out there, but the place was pretty dead by then. Just my opinion. Personally, I like TMTEX's approach alot better, just yell at them and provoke them until they leave. Just make sure you have some backup I guess.
I still have those guided turtle trips open if anyones interested
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 06:56 PM
Two wardens for Dallas County + 1 for both Rowlett and Dallas Co. I think they are doing the best that they can. This has got to be like herding cats. Everytime a GW bags someone and arrests them, its a minimum 3-4 hours at county, or try to get the local PD to take them in. I know Martin LOVES to bust poachers. I am sure the others do as well, but just because you don't see them... I know he's been out there at 2-3-4 in the morning, he gets calls off duty and will come out. You just have to keep calling. Tell the poachers you called the GW, most will run like rabbits, this at least stops them, at that time. This is the best a civilian/citizen can do.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 07:10 PM
what about calling channel 4? would they care or even have the knowledge of whats goin on?
seasons alomost over this year but next year we should unite and come up w/a plan.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 07:16 PM
If you think paochers are bad during the day, you should see them at night between 12 midnight-5am! I'll be fishing and then I hear a big splash of a cast net near me. Shine my lights at them and they're gone like speedy gonzales. A cast netter can pull out alot of fish in a matter of minutes and then vanish.
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 07:21 PM
You would think the Game Warden would know to go down there around this time every year.
Posted By: rawhide
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 07:58 PM
Two wardens for Dallas County + 1 for both Rowlett and Dallas Co. I think they are doing the best that they can. This has got to be like herding cats. Everytime a GW bags someone and arrests them, its a minimum 3-4 hours at county, or try to get the local PD to take them in. I know Martin LOVES to bust poachers. I am sure the others do as well, but just because you don't see them... I know he's been out there at 2-3-4 in the morning, he gets calls off duty and will come out. You just have to keep calling. Tell the poachers you called the GW, most will run like rabbits, this at least stops them, at that time. This is the best a civilian/citizen can do.
The GW's are doing all that they can. I've seen a female GW there on many occasions (day and night) just watching. She has busted several cast netters. There just aren't enough Wardens for the area. Call them. They do come when you call. If the netters leave before the GW's come, get their license plates and descriptions of the people.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 08:03 PM
Two wardens for Dallas County + 1 for both Rowlett and Dallas Co. I think they are doing the best that they can. This has got to be like herding cats. Everytime a GW bags someone and arrests them, its a minimum 3-4 hours at county, or try to get the local PD to take them in. I know Martin LOVES to bust poachers. I am sure the others do as well, but just because you don't see them... I know he's been out there at 2-3-4 in the morning, he gets calls off duty and will come out. You just have to keep calling. Tell the poachers you called the GW, most will run like rabbits, this at least stops them, at that time. This is the best a civilian/citizen can do.
The GW's are doing all that they can. I've seen a female GW there on many occasions (day and night) just watching. She has busted several cast netters. There just aren't enough Wardens for the area. Call them. They do come when you call. If the netters leave before the GW's come, get their license plates and descriptions of the people.
Is she hot? Would be pretty cool to date a GW. LOL
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 08:10 PM
Easy... Her name is Jenny. I've been told she reads the forum.
Posted By: SHAD CHASER
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 08:34 PM
What the Hell is the fishing come to these days. Went to the creek with my buddy this weekend and man....CRAZY
Saw a few people taking everything that hit the hook, barely big enough to slid on the stringer. Had a guy stand behind my buddy and cast over him (LOL). Saw a guy come up to the creek and take a plastic bag out and throw...throw it in the creek before standing 2 inches from another guy to fish when there was plenty of room on the other side. Its crazy. However, saw some nice hybrids taken most were too small but nice all the same.
Next time there going to be a phone call.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 08:36 PM
Easy... Her name is Jenny. I've been told she reads the forum.
Im totally joking. I was out on ray hubbard last summer and got checked by this brunette GW and I thought she was hot. Just wondering if shes the same one.
Anyways, back on topic, I think the best time to catch these poachers are at night, especially a couple days after a good rain. I almost always see them out there and I guarantee if the GW's are sneaky enough they can bust someone with a ton of fish ($$$) during the time fishing's most active. Id go as far as going undercover with night vision binoculars.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 08:49 PM
What the Hell is the fishing come to these days. Went to the creek with my buddy this weekend and man....CRAZY
Saw a few people taking everything that hit the hook, barely big enough to slid on the stringer. Had a guy stand behind my buddy and cast over him (LOL). Saw a guy come up to the creek and take a plastic bag out and throw...throw it in the creek before standing 2 inches from another guy to fish when there was plenty of room on the other side. Its crazy. However, saw some nice hybrids taken most were too small but nice all the same.
Next time there going to be a phone call.
I agree. I was out there saturday and I'll never go back on a weekend. Its CRAZY! I cant believe some of these people keep 3-4" fish. I guess they eat them whole or something. Gross!
Its best to go durign the week for sure. Especially if there is a chance for rain. It seems to keep people away. That spot is getting much to known and it seems like there are more people there every year. Im surprised there are any fish in there at all anymore.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 09:01 PM
SIGN ME UP FOR THAT !!!!!!!!
Posted By: SHAD CHASER
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 09:01 PM
yep, and I agree.
My buddy and I just stood there laughing the [censored] was so funny. You would think that it was life or death the way they try to get in and the size of the fish they take. The game warden is never around when these things are going on. They usually show up when the fish aren't biting
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 09:10 PM
I fish Friday night about 50 yards up steam from the bridge with a couple of buddies and heard cast netting around the bridge. Call game warden and left message. After 30 minutes they were still there and no game warden. I yell at them and they left.
Posted By: rawhide
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 09:29 PM
what about calling channel 4? would they care or even have the knowledge of whats goin on?
seasons alomost over this year but next year we should unite and come up w/a plan.
My concern would be that calling the news would draw more to the creek. If you were calling the news about anything to do with the creek, I'd call them about the fact that Dallas County jail won't take people with no identification and in violation of law. I'd bet most cast netters fall into that loop hole.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 09:31 PM
You can call 1-800-792-4263. This is the number for the wildlife crimestoppers program. They will direct the call to the closest warden or the one on duty.
Also, if you want to see the kind of [censored] they have to put up with, you can request a ride-along.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 09:31 PM
also money would be an issue .if they fine these netters there probly never gonna receive the fine money.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/09 11:25 PM
OK how about a report:)
Went this morning in the wee hours (I won't acknowledge the time in order to prevent posts of ridicule from others...) and met angler_josh and knot at work. Man it was cold. Neoprene waders are awesome and so are neoprene diving gloves but without the 5 layers of clothing, beanie, and 2 hoods pulled over the beanie, I might have thought it was really cold this morning.
I was fine until I had to cast (not very good finger control on the line for the release point when the gloves are on) or bait the hook (wow the water actually felt warm compared to the cold air but I wasn't very nimble with the gloved fingers...). Thank god I didn't get any tangles or have to re-tie like some other guys that I know.
Well there wasn't much happening from the start until sun up. The revered prey (aka hybrid)was nowhere to be found. We did get some Sandies but they seemed to be spawned out females (TBD when I fillet tonight) or males. I was able to get 2 Crappie with 1 being a keeper so I'll have to devirginize my pallet tonight with my first bites ever of Crappie.
Decided that the best idea for fishing was to actually make a run to Starbucks for some coffee to warm the gut as well as the hands. I'd be back to meet at the bridge. Not being from around this area, I was hoping for a drive-through so that I wouldn't have to enter a immaculate cafe and disturb the work-driven, tie-wearing professionals. By the time I hit Starbucks #3 by following my GPS, it was time to make some footprints. Sorry Starbucks staff for the muddy shoe prints and drips from my waders. It was just too cold to try and take off the gear to get some coffee when I was going to go back to the creek to fish some more (and then have to put it back on).
Met at the bridge and brought a plastic grocery bag for the trash role that I seem to fill each time I'm there. Perhaps my next career can be as a sanitation engineer.
Tried the bridge for nada and we decided to do some exploring upstream. We tried a couple spots for some fish but even upstream seemed to be emblematic of what we had experienced for the day. Basically it was a slow pick all day. We did find a real nice/deep channel/hole upstream that must be plugged with fish after the rain. Hopefully there will be another rain and run of big fish still to come.
By the way for me, nothing on the "top secret bait" and really nothing on the large sized minnows that would stay on the hook.
One thing that seems to be related to weekday fishing is that with the reduction in fishing pressure, it's much more enjoyable to fish with/next to new people who are respectfull and conciliatory when fishing the creek. Met some new folks today such as Ray who were nice to fish next to and trade stories. Of course it would be much better if the fishing was on like Donkey Kong and then there would have been no time to chat.
Until next time...maybe this week...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 12:25 AM
Nice post Fishybiz.
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 12:27 AM
Going to try for my second time tomorrow guys, I'll have camo waders and a FWFD hat on, say hey if ya see me. And probly 10 layers of clothes LOL. Supposed to be real cold in the am, yuck
Mark
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 12:42 AM
36 at 7 am and then it goes to 56 by 10 am..... 71 by 4 pm.
----should be a more productive day.... ill be down there in the AM fishing for fun! not much wind so it should be good for fly fishing////
Posted By: 2dayzlate
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 12:43 AM
fishybiz,
You'll never want sandbass again after you have the crappie. You can't find a better eating fish!
BTW the bite is slow on the secret bait.......Available at..........
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 01:04 AM
Great post Biz. Seth and I will be there Thursday. I just checked the online weather Wed and Thurs highs in the mid 80's, lows mid 60's and 50's. I hope things pick up by then.
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 01:56 AM
fished at firewheel upstream from 5-7:30 pm. there was not a lot of people there. caught 3 hybrids 1 18 inch, 2 right at 17 and half (threw it back of course). also caught about 9 or 10 sandies most at 10 to 11 inches. threw all back but 2 because they swallowed my hooks. looked around i dont think anyone was catching any much fish at all.
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 02:10 AM
Good luck Tfly, saw a guy at Denton Creek the other day fly fishing, pretty cool. He did rather well I might add.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 05:14 AM
Yes sir it was coollld this morning
.....FishyBiz pretty much covered the report..I just respooled both poles and replaced my clown x rap that fell victim to the creek gods this morning..can you say Cha Ching$$....Good fishin with you again Derek and Josh it wasnt anything near our last trip..but none the less it was fun even though we had to scrounge for sandies...all caught on minnows..got one viscious yellow on my x rap and then I got hung up the next cast on something at the bottom..SNAP!..Derek looked like he was ready to fish at the North Pole this morning
...I had on quite a few layers myself...I'm heading back out tommorow afternoon with a buddy who has never been..I told him I'm gonna put him on some sandies so hopefully the bite will be on!
Posted By: Ranger Rick
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 01:43 PM
Question....anyone ever seen anyone using a gill/Sane net?
That would snap it for me...
I never fished there before,though I have spent the night at a holiday Inn and I used to shoot alot at Garland Public range.Ive fished my Sandbass/Hybird runs back in SE Texas...Trinity,Bedias etc...
I too have had battles though with netters...
I fought the same battle but with a "Persian"-type that thought he could cast his net at a CFL ..was so bad every time a kid or grandparent would catch a fish they go stand all over them and cast there net.
I can get MILITANT REAL QUICK when it comes to jacking with kids or the elderly...(Im closer to being elderly these days...wish i was closer to a kid..), so I moved away beofre I snaped...but it was hard to move away to far and sure enough when I moved I caught a few catfish and here the Arab and his buddy came...finally I told him hell no....he stated he was a American citizen...I told himthat was not the issue that he one wasn't casting where I was fishing two he wasn't going to cast again near any others and three he'd be a better citizen if he would take his azz and go put his net up! At this time Im hot and walking towards him...Ought of the corner of my eye Im watching his buddy who is holding a walmart sack of small green sunfish flop in around inside. A younger father type came walking down the shore line and stood near me and the two cast netters decided to vacate..but not while muttering things that were arabic for infidel and and such im sure. I have a chl but was not wearing it at the time and it doesn't make us wardens or cops anyway just citizens and not subjects/victims.........I was concerned that I was caught in the open if they had something in the their vehicle that could encourage them to return and reopen the argument...but they left.
It could have have went badly for me or them all for some ignorance...
Look..if you going to do something stay within the limits of the law...and use a show of numbers...any LEO will tell you a show of force is a good way to control and deescalate situations...most of the time.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 02:07 PM
Ranger Rick, I know where you're coming from and I understand how you can be upset. But honestly this is just fishing and noone needs to be killed. Your getting way too angry and patriotic.
Sorry to say but your posting was a total PAIN to read. I feel like I just dropped 50 points off my IQ.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 02:12 PM
Agreed on all points.
I'm all for being patriotic and standing up for the constitutional rights, but packing heat isn't a good solution for fishing issues. We (who are on the good side of the regs) need to try and come up with non-violent methods to curb the behavior of those visitors of the creek that do not adhere to regulations and angler courtesy.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 02:12 PM
my head hurts
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 03:07 PM
Paintball, release large alligators in the netter holes, retired SEALS who want some practice, Frankenstein, Bigfoot, chupacabra, New Jersey Devil, etc. Lots of options...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 03:17 PM
Went this morning about 8am for a hour before work after dropping off the prodigy. Fished under the FW bridge- nothing (I think the netters hit again last night, couple of smallies on the bank). Fished the hole downstream, caught a few on minnows on the bottom. Only 4 cars in the lot (about 10 when I left at 9 am) No wind to speak of. Pressure steady, but still high. Couple of guys on the bank throwing secret bait- never saw a fish. Tried to get a couple of guys on the bank to make a Starbucks run, but no takers.
T-Fly your PM box is full-
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 03:25 PM
Fish with me next time and I'll go for the coffee run if artic temperatures exist. I need to find a drive-through starbucks close by though.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 05:40 PM
Went out this morning at 7 since class was cancle decide to fish till 10. MAN IT WAS COLD AND SLOW!!!! anway start at the bridge got 2 baby sandies, and then 20 yard from the bridge got 1 undersize hybrid, and then big pool 50 yard upstream 0 fish, and then more upstream and got 1 hybrid. then walk way way up stream close to gun range. and got about 5 more sandies. anyway end up catching 1 hybrid keeper and 3 ok sandies and 1 magnum sandie. fish are caught on jig with plastic and xrap rapala. hybrid took the plastic and 2 sandies take the xrap. only see 14 people total fishing today. which is good. sorry for run on sentence typing on my cellphone
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 05:52 PM
Fishybiz sent you a PM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/09 10:09 PM
its wierd out there today. im drinkin my self silly now.... nothin else to do. fishing should turn on near dark and throughout the night..... big moon too..... pressure dropping rapidly..... looks like a good night to fish.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 12:42 PM
I guess no one has been fishing in the cold weather.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 01:14 PM
Last night was awesome, I was setting the hook left and right. Drag serenading through the night. I caught my limit of sandbass, crappie and hybrids. Then I woke up... Skunked.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 02:07 PM
LOL!! I got so excited for one second, and then you got me at the last sentence. BTW, your screen name fits you perfectly.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 02:54 PM
I noticed the picture of the hybrids has dissappeared.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 02:57 PM
Follow up to Monday's report...
1. Yes Crappie is yummy. Now I need to figure out how to target/fish for them. They are the "non-fishy" fish eater's dream fish. Asians, stay away from them I bet.
2. Of the fish kept: 80% were males, only 1 female with eggs, and 4 were spawned out females. This might be a sign of the conditions or end of the season unless they run after this next rain.
3. Secret bait is good boiled when it doesn't catch fish.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 02:59 PM
I noticed the picture of the hybrids has dissappeared.
Yes, I have removed all images of Wipers for a very good reason.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 03:20 PM
Went out last night for a couple of hours to gauge the fishes interest. Met up with the crazy gulf fisherman Baffinbay aka. Had the honor to fish next to him as he shared his intriguing fishing stories. Great guy to fish with.
Anyways... the fish did not want to bite, but the experience was no less compelling with the gloomy blue moon. Pressure was dropping too fast, which has major effects on the fish in the shallow creeks. Water temperature was still cold through out the day and got even colder at night. Fishing should start to pick up today or tommorrow.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 03:23 PM
Went this morning 7:45- 9:30. Wading the hole. 5 guys on the bank- NOTHING. Uverse was catching a few off the point, Yellows and kittys. Water clear, very light wind on the water- carp going nuts. Called on castnetters last night-those guys were moving around fast. Don't know what happened. Today should warm the water some. Hopefully the pressure will lock down.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 03:36 PM
I went yesterday..got the the usual hole..as soon as I started to wade out I look down and see a stringer...with about 8 or 9 sandies ALL undersized..I'm talking 7-8 inchers..PATHETIC..didnt know whos it was noone was close to it...There were 3 guys on the bank..they were hand tossing line out with about a 1 oz sinker..is that some kind of fishing technique?? They didnt have any poles just tossing line out and pulling it in with their hands...turns out the stringer was theres..I observed them catch 3 or 4 UNDERSIZED sandies and in the bucket they went...I didnt have my cell on me so I didnt call a GW...I managed one 9 " sandie and I knew it was undersized but I measured it anyways maybe 3 times in a row just so maybe those guys could see me measure him and get some kind of CLUE/HINT...My buddy was down by the pipe since he didnt bring his waders..he walked back down and I got out and told him outloud I got one UNDERSIZED fish and let him go..then I told the guy with the stringer.."Man those things are DINKS" but of course No Hable Engles..so I moved on down with my buddy to the bridge..he nailed a 12 " sandie then nothing else..we strung it up in hopes of atleast getting a few more keeprs since it was flat out dead yesterday..we then moved down and hit a few more holes by the gunrange..NOTHING...ran out of minnows b/c I only got a 1/4 lb...headed back to the bridge to cross back under and leave and managed another 7 or 8 " sandie on a road runner....Total count yesterday...5 sandies one being a keeper and a catfish..oh well I guess thats why they call it fishin' and not catchin'
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 04:23 PM
I can't speak a lick of any Asian languages unless it is related to food...
That being said, the next time I'm with you on the creek, I'll talk to those guys and let them know.
Puedo hablar espanol.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 04:27 PM
"What your doing is illegal. I called the Game Warden. He's on they way" (show phone at this point)- always makes them run.
*** You do not want to drop your phone in the creek at anytime during this confrontation, it lessens the legitimacy of the prior statement.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 04:47 PM
LOl...are you speaking from expierence on dropping your phone in the creek?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 04:48 PM
Okay, I have two other ideas:
1. Take some old all terrain tires and fashion a mock 10ft alligator, with some sort of hydraulics to move the tail and mouth. Place "Alice" strategically near a well used netter hole and wait for her "prey" to arrive.
2. On a windless night, release CO2 along the creek banks, accompanined with an acoustical piece entitled "Cry of the Loon". If anyone has ever been on the water late at night, with a fog on the water and then heard a loon cry, you can almost feel the breath of a Sasquatch on your neck.
I was just thinking...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 04:48 PM
LOl...are you speaking from expierence on dropping your phone in the creek?
That is why I now have a "creek phone".
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 05:45 PM
Okay, I have two other ideas:
1. Take some old all terrain tires and fashion a mock 10ft alligator, with some sort of hydraulics to move the tail and mouth. Place "Alice" strategically near a well used netter hole and wait for her "prey" to arrive.
2. On a windless night, release CO2 along the creek banks, accompanined with an acoustical piece entitled "Cry of the Loon". If anyone has ever been on the water late at night, with a fog on the water and then heard a loon cry, you can almost feel the breath of a Sasquatch on your neck.
I was just thinking...
Please let me know when you do this. I will supply the CO2. Best idea posted yet.
Posted By: Ranger Rick
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 07:08 PM
Ranger Rick, I know where you're coming from and I understand how you can be upset. But honestly this is just fishing and noone needs to be killed. Your getting way too angry and patriotic.
Sorry to say but your posting was a total PAIN to read. I feel like I just dropped 50 points off my IQ.
Well
I am glad you understand...however nowhere did I say anything or mean to imply about killing or use that word anywhere I was more concerned for me and the young fathers safety I did mention.
I wasn't lying to the others or being a bully, never liked the bully or coward type sure wouldn't want to be confused as one.
Oh and sorry your I.Q is now in the negative... but you are young and you'll recover from it....
Seriously.... if I came off a bit strong I sorry,but as long as no one jacks with the kids and old folk of which I get closer to being and on the cantankerous side some days!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 07:37 PM
Lee, time to hit the holes downstream in the fish cats..... the 20ft hole is looking good right now...... looks to me as if the fish have left and are all spawned out..... time for crappie again....
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 07:53 PM
Lee, time to hit the holes downstream in the fish cats..... the 20ft hole is looking good right now...... looks to me as if the fish have left and are all spawned out..... time for crappie again....
Really... hmmm, Im down for Crappie fishing, im off ALL DAY Friday
. I swapped cars with my brother for a week, so now I have an 07 Pathfinder to haul my fishcat around. Im taking the boat out tonite for a test run on hubbard. Im gonna try to see if I can pull them out from under the I-30 bridge.
Did you go out on the creek today?
Posted By: fishing101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/09 09:13 PM
damn, I want to go crappie fishing too! Where are the crappy usually at which part of the creek? but anyways I'm gonna head out to Tawakoni this weekend and see if I can manage anything and cross my fingers and hope it doesn't rain.
Posted By: gurgle eye
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 12:12 AM
anyone fish the Lake Ray Hubbard Dam bank fishing? All the roads look like they are blocked off leading to it. Any directions on how to get there would be appreciated
Posted By: rawhide
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 01:43 AM
anyone fish the Lake Ray Hubbard Dam bank fishing? All the roads look like they are blocked off leading to it. Any directions on how to get there would be appreciated
You can't bank fish the dam on Ray Hubbard anymore. Its all restricted area now. The only way to fish the dam is from the lake. You can fish near the dam tho if you go to the burned out bridge on Ray Hubbard Drive.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:15 AM
floated up fron 66 in my kayak to white pipe. didnt do too good though. are u guys still catchin in the creekz?
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:38 AM
I've been out of town this week. Just got back. Is is it over or what.
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:41 AM
Hi Everyone:
Well fished this evening from 5:30 pm till 8:00pm. I tried several spot this evening. I saw one undersized Hybrid caought about 6pm which was short and glad to say it was released. Saw a couple of Sanbass on a strinder and decided the whole wasnt worth staying for. Then moved to second whole and saw another hybrid caught about 7Pm this fish was undersized but have no idea if it was released or not. Then about 10 minutes later saw one of those magnum Sandies caught. A few minutes after that saw another Sandy caught. So I was thinking okee here comes the fish then NOTHING. While I was walking to once of my wholes I saw maybe 6 fish in this one whole. But on Saturday the same whole I had saw over 100 fish in it. I did notice there was less flow of water tonight also. I hate to say it but I would have to agree with Tarponfly they are Done and GONE. Total Score for me 0 Fish but was very nice and relaxing after a LONG Day at WORK.
Godzilla
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 05:00 AM
OK I feel better. I got home and my son wanted to hit the golf course. Glad we did. We nailed them Top being 4 maybe 5 lbs between the 2 of us got 15 catches
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 05:27 AM
It is really over? Thinking if I should hit it in the morning to see for myself that is really over.
Posted By: Ranger Rick
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 11:05 AM
anyone fish the Lake Ray Hubbard Dam bank fishing? All the roads look like they are blocked off leading to it. Any directions on how to get there would be appreciated
You can't bank fish the dam on Ray Hubbard anymore. Its all restricted area now. The only way to fish the dam is from the lake. You can fish near the dam tho if you go to the burned out bridge on Ray Hubbard Drive.
So that's why they took the dang thing down...It had been awhile since I had been that way ever since they stopped us from fishing the dam. I was trying t ocut through to a Crappie hole on the back side of Heath and the freking road/bridge was gone!!!
Anyway as far as the dam goes those were some awesome days,..lots of large Hybrids and Catfish dumped through there...after enough rain to open 4-5 of the gates.
Shame is,they still are going through there without anyone to catch them. You just don't get the numbers fishing it farther down by hwy..and Ive rarely ever caught anything there when the water wasn't up and moving.
Posted By: 2dayzlate
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 01:06 PM
I can't believe people would PM me over what any individual could see at the creek. Observation is half of fishing from the banks of anywhere. When 50 asians are throwing something from across the creek and over your shoulder right behind you, you tend to see what's catching what and what's not catching anything.
I thought everyone was ok with anyone catching fish on the creek, but now I see it's everyone for themselves.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 02:17 PM
Off TopicFished Hubbard last night along the rip raps on I-30 and Dalrock. Caught some nice LMBs and Drums. So if anyones looking for some action, you can bank fish there.
ReportWent out to the firewheel bridge and fished the creek. Started at midnight till 1:30am. Fished from the main hole all the way up to 50 yards. No Hybrids but a few undersized sandies and yellows on minnows. Thats strike 2 for me on the creek.
I think this years anglers doubled, so its possible they are just fished out. Whites usually move in on 2 main factors; temperature and current flow. So if it rains in the next couple days, I think we should give it another try and start more downstream until we find them. 24 hours after the rain, im hoping our fishing holes become refilled with a fresh batch.
Until then im switching to Carp fishing.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:16 PM
thanks for the reports lee, I guess I won't go out there.
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:21 PM
Hey, anyone know a good place to catch crappie of the bank?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:52 PM
I think this years anglers doubled, so its possible they are just fished out.
I think you're right. I've been fishing the Rowlett Creek for about ten years now, and have never seen so many anglers in the past compare to this year. But, that's alright. We just want to fish for fun; so, I don't mind if there's a lot of people in the creek. However, I don't like the cast netters that are taking fish illegally. I got to fish about five times this year and caught about 25 total for the year. I'm very happy about that.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 04:54 PM
caught a few today
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 05:06 PM
hybrids love crawfish lol
no more rowlett creek! time to hit up my other spots for stripers and hybrids =)
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 05:42 PM
I think I got over 150 sandies and 3 hybrids..not bad for my first Rowlett Creek season..Thanks again T-fly for a great trip it was really a learning expierence...PM me if you decide to do Crappie trips this year
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 05:44 PM
...now for a report
Hit the regular spot at 8am, tried to find you Jeff. Warmest morning I have fished this year. There was light rain falling off and on. Water a bit murky. Not as clear as past couple of days, could be the wind. Caught a couple undersized hybrids. 9 AM started hooking nice sandies on the retrieve to recast, while fishing minnows. So I started casting, then a slow, constant retrieve with live minnows perpendicular to the hole. Caught 12" sandies about every fifth cast. Had to go to work. Brought 10 home, left them biting.
Nightfisher- the second place we fished the other night.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 06:00 PM
Good job Adam...you beat me this year...next year i will bring the "secret bait".
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 06:01 PM
I saw a ton of crawfish on the banks all up and down the creek everyone and their mother uses them for bait. This forum didnt let any secret out. Most of the people down there dont even speak english much less read forums.
And it has gotten very crowded. I onyl wen tout there a handfull of times this year. It just isnt as appealing anymore to go out there when you have to fight the crowds.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 06:47 PM
Jeff i sent you a PM.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 07:09 PM
that is why you alway see me across from everyone and alway see me use lures during day time. It took me a year but finally learn how to cast my xrap close to the bank. this year did not lose any rapala to bank or tree, only to fishes. last year i think i lost like 5 xraps. that alot of money. but dont cost nearly as much as minows!!
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 07:10 PM
And it has gotten very crowded. I onyl wen tout there a handfull of times this year. It just isnt as appealing anymore to go out there when you have to fight the crowds.
Thats why I quit going yrs and yrs ago. It was just to crazy and people keeping anything the catch.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 08:01 PM
I saw a ton of crawfish on the banks all up and down the creek everyone and their mother uses them for bait. This forum didnt let any secret out. Most of the people down there dont even speak english much less read forums.
And it has gotten very crowded. I onyl wen tout there a handfull of times this year. It just isnt as appealing anymore to go out there when you have to fight the crowds.
i got it now ton of crawfish=== ton of hybrid
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 08:04 PM
I can't believe people would PM me over what any individual could see at the creek. Observation is half of fishing from the banks of anywhere. When 50 asians are throwing something from across the creek and over your shoulder right behind you, you tend to see what's catching what and what's not catching anything.
I thought everyone was ok with anyone catching fish on the creek, but now I see it's everyone for themselves.
--------if you saw the posts, you would see it was a secret BUT you had to tell everyone even though you saw no-one was posting it. you even said the "secret bait is......" now eveyone and thier dogs have it. now there are no more big ones really left. THANKS! your a keeper yourself. we could have had at least a week left of catching them till everyone and thier whole family tree saw your post. the next day everyone came down there with them. but whatever. its over now anyways..... thanks again though.
if we good like BAFFINBAY we can catch fish anytime like today. I mean it, no sarcasm. Thanks for the report Baffinbay. i be heading out there today before mass.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 08:30 PM
Turtle Season is just around the corner.
Now Accepting Reservations!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 09:05 PM
Nightfisher, you going tonight? I'm off tomorrow, momma said I can stay out late...
fishing_tom- just the right place, at the right time... but I do think I am "ok"...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 09:09 PM
Nightfisher, you going tonight? I'm off tomorrow, momma said I can stay out late...
fishing_tom- just the right place, at the right time... but I do think I am "ok"...
Yup im down to go. Got Corn?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 09:27 PM
Nightfisher, you going tonight? I'm off tomorrow, momma said I can stay out late...
fishing_tom- just the right place, at the right time... but I do think I am "ok"...
Yup im down to go. Got Corn?
In the can.
Got to go back and try the spot from this morning. I know they are still there. Everyone else trying to catch them with surf rods, cable and bricks.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 09:32 PM
What time u heading down there?
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 10:32 PM
I saw a ton of crawfish on the banks all up and down the creek everyone and their mother uses them for bait. This forum didnt let any secret out. Most of the people down there dont even speak english much less read forums.
And it has gotten very crowded. I onyl wen tout there a handfull of times this year. It just isnt as appealing anymore to go out there when you have to fight the crowds.
AGREED
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 10:34 PM
What time u heading down there?
I will call you in a bit.
Posted By: 2dayzlate
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 10:56 PM
--------if you saw the posts, you would see it was a secret BUT you had to tell everyone even though you saw no-one was posting it. you even said the "secret bait is......" now eveyone and thier dogs have it. now there are no more big ones really left. THANKS! your a keeper yourself. we could have had at least a week left of catching them till everyone and thier whole family tree saw your post. the next day everyone came down there with them. but whatever. its over now anyways..... thanks again though.[/quote]
The GREAT TFLY calling someone OUT? The one who posts whats hitting, where, when and how.....
They are hitting minnows today here, rooster tails here and even showing a picture of flys that work.
You have all these people with stringers and you have a SECRET BAIT?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
WHAT A JOKE!
You've sunk way to low TFLY, I really thought you were bigger than that.
I'm out!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 11:15 PM
Now now children. This isnt the soapbox. MORE FISHING! LESS B***HING!
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 11:21 PM
BaffinBay you had a much better day than we did we started under the 66 bridge on a hunch and Seth caught a tiny bass. We did see a 4 ft diamond back water snake, it wanted to get on the pillar with us but I convinced it to move on. We looked for another spot in that area but gave up and went to FW bridge. We spent about 4 hours there and I caught 2 undersized hybrids,3 small sandies and 2 sandies 12 and 14 inches. Seth caught 2 small sandies. I gave one sandy away and we released all the others. We caught them using minnows, cast and slow retrieve. Hope you guys going out tonight do great.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/09 11:57 PM
I saw you guys under the FW bridge. I was fishing the spot Carey brought you to last week (or two) when we were fishing with Fishybiz, Jeff, Josh & Knot. That was one weird way to fish. I tried the famed x-rap, george, all 50 colors of the rooster-tail, bleeding-shad, white grub, spinners. All they wanted was that minnow, slowwwww. maybe it was the smell. I used one minnow to catch 3 fish. WEIRD. But I'll take it anyway. Going to see if it works this evening as well...
Fished upstream of firewheel bridge and no bites. Guys next to me also had no bites. Water was pretty clear though. maybe thats why?? Gonna head to up basspro tomorrow get some new tackle and head back to my spot, try my luck again around noonish.
Where you using softbait minnows or live biff?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 01:15 AM
-took a previous client fishing else where and caught over 30-40 LMB's to 7 lbs and 2 of these badboys below..... ( 4 pound line ) = 30 minutes.
Posted By: SnookStik
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 01:24 AM
Oh yeah Tarpon...I used to hit that same spot a Keller Springs and MArsh all the time. There is a huge catfish in there. You been fishing at Gleneagles lately?
Posted By: bluecatrunner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 02:22 AM
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Posted By: bluecatrunner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 02:33 AM
"2slow2set", you truely are a first class IDIOT!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 02:47 AM
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 02:52 AM
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 02:54 AM
Hahahahaha Adam i was wondering when you were going to use that, lol!
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 02:55 AM
this thread is just about done. see yawl next year
Posted By: lance wilson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:02 AM
Wow. I wanted to say the same thing Mr Blue. Didn' have the ball to say it though. But I agree 100% with you. He is a Certified, Grade A, Prime-Idiot for pulling that non-sence. If you piss off T-Fly, he won't post anymore reports. I saw this happen 2 years ago. It was not good on my end due to I didn't know what was going on at the creek. I live to far away now for that. He takes his time out of his days to post reports and help us bank kickers try to catch them and then you have retards post stupid stuff like that. He goes mainly on referrals and does not need to advertise on here (but im sure it helps). But to try to make him look like he is an (Blank)Hole is complete disrespect of a true ANGLER. I learned a lot from him when I hired him and still to this day outfish most people near me due to him.
For my report: Fished in my spots (T-Flys) and it took a while to hit my limit, but I took home 24 males today. Looks like it is almost over though. This rain Sat/Sun might bring a couple back I am hoping, but we will see. I never take 25 out just to make sure I dont go over my limit. Its hard to count 25 fish on a stringer sometimes and Im to old for a ticket. See you people later. Nice to meet some of you today!
Posted By: bluecatrunner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:11 AM
I feel sorry for you Tom. To have an Idiotic Idiot in your family tree. PM me when you want to go to the creek and do some fishing. Ill show you some deep holes. Lots of Hybrids in it, too.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:13 AM
Thanks Mr. Wilson for the report. Great Job! I'll be down there tomorrow. Hopefully, I get lucky and catch one.
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:14 AM
this thread is just about done. see yawl next year
yep
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:27 AM
bluecatrunner you haved PM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:39 AM
whow- whow- whow..... yall need to stop. take it to the PM's, not on this thread. it will get deleted if you keep it up on here. thanks for the support i guess....? but no arguing stupid stuff like that. its just one person that is buffin yall up. little kids read this thread.
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 04:09 AM
BaffinBay I suspect you never made it back to the creek yesterday 4-08, I stayed until 4, NUTHIN. Question: is the creek dry or do we still have a few more weeks or days? First year fishing at the creek and you bet I'll be back next year. I've met some neat folk in this forum and at the creek. I can't wait to start catching crappie out of Ray Roberts. I'll report.
Posted By: bluecatrunner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 04:28 AM
There are still fish there. Not in numbers, but they are still there.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 04:36 AM
welcome back JOSH
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 07:30 AM
BaffinBay I suspect you never made it back to the creek yesterday 4-08, I stayed until 4, NUTHIN. Question: is the creek dry or do we still have a few more weeks or days? First year fishing at the creek and you bet I'll be back next year. I've met some neat folk in this forum and at the creek. I can't wait to start catching crappie out of Ray Roberts. I'll report.
Sorry man. I started out taking the day off. Went home to re-gear, ended up having to go in to work. I am going to give it another whirl in about 4 hours. I'll post up when I get home later today. They were biting good Thursday morning where I usually wade. I think it is slowing down. We will see what more rain does after this weekend...If your asking me that question, I am not the one to answer that, T-Fly, Nightfisher and others on here are much more in-tune with the creek than I.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 08:08 AM
For what its worth, we need to focus on the netters. Nothing else on here really matters if these guys keep going. I'd bet it will be worse next year. These are the ones we need to push in the creek... Carey has a good idea- put up a sign where the other ones are (FW bridge) that shows the different species of fish, size restrictions, possession limits, cast net regs, Operation Game Thief #, PENALTIES, etc. SOME of these guys don't know the rules, SOME. It is a start. Since the Deputy Warden door is closed, I'm working on this.
We LOVE to fish. Forget about all the "secret" [censored].
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 09:21 AM
That is funny you say that because about a month ago I was at the Liberty Groove spot and caught a few asians using a cast net. They where very shocked to see me walk up on them to. They had over a 100+ sandies in the cooler with no lid..HAHA
Deff need a warden to hit these spots and clean them up.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:05 PM
why so serious?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 03:15 PM
You snag those carps Carey?
Posted By: Jeff_S2
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 04:14 PM
The main problem with the "netters", and no offence, is that they usually have no idea that they are doing anything wrong. Where they're from, its probably the ideal way to fish. We need to somehow implement a way to educate these people why we dont use those tactics here. Something has to be done or these creeks wont be the same. For every "netter" that gets caught theres about 15 more that doesnt. And thats a problem. Plus its not like any of those people will ever pay for there ticket anyways....they will just go and disturb nature somewhere else....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 05:31 PM
caught the carp on a "Secret Bait". I never snag fish on purpose.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 05:31 PM
what they need to do is make a law that make the person who is purchasing cast nets is required to show them proof of some type of fishing license. i know some of these people don't even have drivers licenses.
but fishfindme i agree with you. where i'm from we use nets to catch our fish. for every 1 cast netter caught there will probably be 20 more doing it somewhere else.
Posted By: polingpower
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 05:37 PM
same problem here ....took a net out of my bass hole last week that they got caught on a rock and they just left it
full of bait its a problem ever where
p.s thanks for the reports EVERBODY from someone that misses the sandbass run
i never keeped them in the creek.. to much working hauling them out always waited till boat fishing to keep them
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 05:57 PM
im tired of bank fishing. my bank fishing season is up and it's time to take out the boat and deal with idiots on their boats instead of cast netters on the bank lol!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 07:01 PM
Report:
Fished around FW bridge. Got there way late. I was out all night chasing carp with Nightfisher. I brought 10 home again (sandbass), using minnows, on or close to the bottom. Caught tons of smallies. The crowd was almost like the weekend. Guy next to me was throwing an x-rap, catching keepers every 5th cast or so. He said he was there since 7am, he had his limit by noon. Good Luck to everyone going to the Rowlette Creek Circus this weekend.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/09 07:31 PM
Rowlette Creek Circus is happening righ now..
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 01:09 AM
I had 2 brand new xraps and didn't use them Thursday.
Baffin I agree that the netters are a problem that needs to be dealt with. This is the first season my son and I fished RC and we would like to fish it for years to come. I like the sign idea it would be nice if TPWD, Corp of Engineers (if this is Corp controlled), the cities any one with some clout could be involved. I would be willing to donate some green to the cause if others would pitch in.
I'm new to this site and am somewhat unknown but I do know there is strength in numbers. If enough people communicate to TPWD, the corp and the cities we will be heard and I think someone will react. I don't want to fault the GW's they are spread way to thin and do what they can. We need to start now for next years run. If everyone on this site who really cares about this fishery will take the time to communicate what you have witnessed during this run as you have on this site to TPWD, the Corp and the cities this creek flows through I believe they will react.
That's my soap box speech for today.
Posted By: Jons3825
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 01:21 AM
he only problem is thatit wouldend up being a big tax $$$ drain. Most of the netter are illegal and the tickets would become warrants.... go unpaid and picked up. If they should get picked up on the warrant then ther would be more $$$$ with CBP to deporp them. Might not be very good in this economy to put the green out for no return on the investment. Not saying it is right, but the problem is much much worst then cast netters.
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 02:29 AM
he only problem is thatit wouldend up being a big tax $$$ drain. Most of the netter are illegal and the tickets would become warrants.... go unpaid and picked up. If they should get picked up on the warrant then ther would be more $$$$ with CBP to deporp them. Might not be very good in this economy to put the green out for no return on the investment. Not saying it is right, but the problem is much much worst then cast netters.
Still puts them through the proces-----they should be taken to jail every time they are caught. The word would spread not to do it. And as far as someone suggested they don't know it is illegal here,,,,,,,maybe some of them truely don't know, but by now I'm sure plenty of them know it is illegal--evidence by the fact they are hiding and running when approached. They continue because they could care less about a ticket. Start confiscating there vehicles and take them to jail = that would help alot.
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 08:59 AM
So is the minnow shop on centerville by rowlett creek?
Thanks in advance!
Mike
Posted By: Jeff_S2
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 04:01 PM
Good point Buck....however there have been numerous times when the netters just sit there and smile while there throwing the nets....And its kind of a sketchy situation...Usually when there is one netter there is about 8 of his friends watching....I have wanted to confront them myself many times, but I dont know were there from, what there character is, how much they've had to drink, if there going to throw one of the coke cans they've been fishing with at me, if there part of a drug cartel, maybe apart of the ms13 gang......you just dont know these days.....some people think they dont have a lot to live for which can present a more dangerous situation....just my 2 cents
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 04:39 PM
So is the minnow shop on centerville by rowlett creek?
Thanks in advance!
Mike
-------------YES.
Rains a comin. one last chance all next week to getchasome
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/09 07:14 PM
ya we might get a few for the last of it..... we will see though.... ill be out monday and tuesday
Posted By: Your neighbor
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 12:17 AM
anyone ever go on liberty grove
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 12:57 AM
I've never fished there (Muddy Creek) before, but I've seen a lot of people caught fish there. Water is very shallow and easy to get hung up.
Posted By: mikeytx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 04:56 AM
I was out south of the pipe teaching my friend's kid (10 years old) how to fish. In 1 hour, 3 fish. I caught a sandie and he pulls in a sandie and blue gill off minnows. This is around 5p. If blue gills having fun in the creek, I might bring the kids here more often. Plenty of yellows I've noticed.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 05:57 AM
Any rain for the creek? It rained just a bit in the Keller area between 7:30 and 10:00 pm Sat night.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 11:25 AM
Dumping on the creek right now. Heavy rain over here all night. I'll drive by Gunrange & FW at daylight.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 01:06 PM
I'm over here at work off G. Bush about 5 miles from the creek..and it was pouring..still raining..poured all night..and according to the radar..we got plenty more!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 04:26 PM
time for golf course bassin, Knot@ Work" =wanna go to my bass hole? call me. -ill call josh in a bit. about 4pm ish ill be ready to hit the course.
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 04:35 PM
Does anyone know exactly where the minnow shop is in Rowlett? Centerville and which intersection? I usually have to go all the way to the Lavon dam to get some. Thanks.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 04:45 PM
Sounds good Carey..I get off work at 3:30
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 05:13 PM
Two locations for minnows closest to Rowlett Creek:
1) Centerville & Miller
2) Highway 66 & Chiesa
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 05:17 PM
Thanks Fishfan!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 05:35 PM
Minners
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 06:39 PM
Drove past the gunrange a few hours ago. Looks like creek is up easy 7 feet. Little island above gunrange a good 4-5 foot under water. Water 2 feet from pipe at Campbell/Brand (golfcourse).
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 06:53 PM
Thanks for the update. Might be too deep for tippy toe wading for me.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 07:32 PM
WEDNESDAY !!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 09:50 PM
yuppers.... monday afternoon even.... but it should be clear enough by tuesday....
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 10:18 PM
looks like we got more stuff moving this way
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/09 11:00 PM
Carey, I thought you were going bass fishing??? Did you go take a look at the creek?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 02:07 AM
didnt go to the creek.... went to some urban holes with knotatwork, josh, and my old lady. caught about 20 big bass between us. my carp hole was muddied up and they would not feed.... we will all be at rowlett creek tuesday to see whats up witht the creek..... if the hybrids are not bitting we are going in the yaks to hit the crappie. bored with the sandies now....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 02:08 AM
----old ladys fish was bigger than mine.... she had never even fished with a spinning reel before, just the fly rod. she even outfished angler-josh and knotatwork,lol....
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 02:20 AM
Wow u guys had fun. Nice fish!
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 02:36 AM
We hit a golf course today (close to RC) normally catch the "beep" out of them and big ones. Nothing, it was dead.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 02:10 PM
Drove over RC coming into work (Renner/Breckenridge), where the ponds are. It is going down a little, but still like chocolate milk, flowing good and fast. One more day...
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 03:35 PM
Good looking fish there T-FLY !!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 08:10 PM
Drove over creek at gunrange an hour ago. Three trucks fishing. Water near normal level, still dirty though.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/09 08:35 PM
Nightfisher- sent you a PM.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/09 03:02 AM
last week to hit the creek to pick up the staggelers..... see yall in the AM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/09 09:17 AM
---decided im taking the fishcat out this morning. -im more intrested in the crappie.... if you guys (witht the Yaks) read this before you go, give me a ring and ill tell you where im at or going. im leaving at 530am.........
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/09 09:27 AM
Hey Tarpon do you happen to know what time that minnow shop opens on centerville and miller?
Thanks,
Mike
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/09 09:30 AM
i think 6.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/09 01:16 PM
Dont neeed the toon Carey. I hit up crappie like no other last night off the bank in 2ft water. Thats right... be jealous.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/09 07:52 PM
No response to the "Crappie Challenge"?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:03 AM
Derek sent you a PM
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:05 AM
So are there any reports from the creek today?
Was wondering if it was any good. Was thinking about going tomorrow after work. Anyone?
Godzilla
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:42 AM
I'll have a report in a couple hours. Need to eat and get the kids to sleep before I have some filleting to do....
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:48 AM
I got 21 in Muddy Creek. Dont see why they wouldnt be here also.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:49 AM
caught over 50 (Crappie) ....Lavon. left them biting. Lee, you will never beat me.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:55 AM
Where at Lavon did you guys fish for crappie?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:08 AM
Had an alright day at the creek.....run is definately nearing to an end.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:18 AM
caught over 50 (Crappie) ....Lavon. left them biting. Lee, you will never beat me.
I told you the "Crappie Challenge" was on...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:19 AM
Had an alright day at the creek.....run is definately nearing to an end.
What time did you end up leaving?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:21 AM
like 3:30 Definately the longest I have stayed down there...didnt apply sunscreen!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:23 AM
hybrids? I dont want to wait for Derek's Britanica report at 3 am. We're supposed to go in the morning. First time in a month the planets have lined up for me to be out before dawn...
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:25 AM
2
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:26 AM
up or down
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:30 AM
Up
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:32 AM
Did I see you at the minnow shop this morning? White Chevy Z71!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:34 AM
Knot drives a 1971 multi hued VW Beetle.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:34 AM
With a small rack on the hood for his cooler and poles...
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:46 AM
Did I see you at the minnow shop this morning? White Chevy Z71!
Lol yea
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:49 AM
caught over 50 (Crappie) ....Lavon. left them biting. Lee, you will never beat me.
Wow that is amazing, I didnt know there was Crappie in lavon. I caught all mine in Rowlett Creek on yellow bass.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:50 AM
... let the games begin...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:51 AM
Lee, did you go out tonight?
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:53 AM
HAHA Sweet!!!
That "for sure" this morning was luck!
Small world!
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:54 AM
Cruised by the cove on 78 after the city of Lavon. Anyway it had a good crowd. Bankers and boater
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:56 AM
Lee, did you go out tonight?
Nope, but I will tommorrow night.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 03:58 AM
Cyprinus carpio ?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 04:00 AM
Pomoxis Annularis
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 04:02 AM
on a fishcat? or are you going to hoof it?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 04:09 AM
Hoof it.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 04:43 AM
Banks are very muddy/slippery. Lot of sliding and potential cliff diving if you don't step correctly. Of course Billy Goat (Adam's buddy) who I met had no problems with traction when taking on the muddy trails by using the "just run as fast as you can and you won't slip" technique.
I saw more snakes of different varieties today than I have seen at the zoo. I'm counting close to 7 different species with the biggest around 3 feet. Damm those things are fast movers. My eyes were trained to spot them out today. It must be because Asians have better peripheral vision than Anglos (Adam)...
Water was still off color today although not chocolate milk anymore. Water appeared to still be a foot higher than normal so wading in some of the deeper spots might be challenging for the non-Yao Mingers.
Baffin did you know that mud on your okole (hawaiian word) is tough to see on camo waders???
No cast netters seen today although it looked like somebody left a net apparatus in the parking lot. Perhaps it was dropped by some swift moving poachers in conjunction with running in a zig zag pattern in hopes of avoiding the GW...
Adam, how was the bass/pond fishing today?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 10:15 AM
Thanks Fishybiz, I just know that getting mud on my okole (dupa- Polish word) was pretty damn easy yesterday. Damn snakes...Next time mention if they are on the trail, in the trees or wading with you. These are different conditions pertaining to "Snake Awarness Levels" and can affect my fishing patterns, i.e. "Cast & Glance", "Talk Loudly while Walking the Trail" and the popular "Is That Poisonous?", which, depending on the answer, could lead to "Hippo in the Nile" or "Stampede". See you in a bit...
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 11:13 AM
I wish I could be there with y'all, it sounds like a great time (the real fun would be watching y'all watch for snakes). I'm off tomorrow and am trying to decide to fish RC or Denton Creek. Please keep the reports coming.
Posted By: christod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 01:24 PM
tarponfly,
Please forward me the photos of you and Sarah from 4-12-09... They are very nice!
Koenig's mom
ksinclairrr@aol.com
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 02:03 PM
Banks are very muddy/slippery. Lot of sliding and potential cliff diving if you don't step correctly. Of course Billy Goat (Adam's buddy) who I met had no problems with traction when taking on the muddy trails by using the "just run as fast as you can and you won't slip" technique.
I saw more snakes of different varieties today than I have seen at the zoo. I'm counting close to 7 different species with the biggest around 3 feet. Damm those things are fast movers. My eyes were trained to spot them out today. It must be because Asians have better peripheral vision than Anglos (Adam)...
Water was still off color today although not chocolate milk anymore. Water appeared to still be a foot higher than normal so wading in some of the deeper spots might be challenging for the non-Yao Mingers.
Baffin did you know that mud on your okole (hawaiian word) is tough to see on camo waders???
No cast netters seen today although it looked like somebody left a net apparatus in the parking lot. Perhaps it was dropped by some swift moving poachers in conjunction with running in a zig zag pattern in hopes of avoiding the GW...
Adam, how was the bass/pond fishing today?
eehh it sucked...we tried some new ponds in mckinney called Stone bridge...caught 4 bass total...that was crazy with all those snakes we saw
...and watching "someone" slide down a muddy bank into the drink
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 04:26 PM
Got new secret bait, super effective. And discover some new spot, overall great fishing, saw this asian dude and his buddy limit on hybrids. There was a guy wading and talking $hit keep saying the hybrids were under size and saying that it need to be release but those hybrid were monster. He threaten to call the game warden and I try to give him the warden number, LOL. Well those guy used super secret bait and I swear is not crawfish. See y'all out there tomorrow morning. Due to other pm and many controversial And drama. I will keep my report in a discreet manne. pics will be on later later later. Btw thanks for the bait mike.
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 07:08 PM
Super secret bait huh? Wow you must be wearing them out? Me too... On a very secret bait called road runners.. And minners....
But I hit limit on sandies and 2 hybrids this morning..
The 2 hybrid caught within 10 minutes of each other in the same spot. Bout shyt myself... lol
Good fishing!!
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 08:48 PM
you guys kill me with your talk of secret bait and secret spots and secret this and secret that. Dont worry about the people on this forum cactching all your fish using your "secrets". The real enemy are the foreigners who dont follow the laws concerning fishing. They are fishing the rivers dry.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 08:56 PM
you guys kill me with your talk of secret bait and secret spots and secret this and secret that. Dont worry about the people on this forum cactching all your fish using your "secrets". The real enemy are the foreigners who dont follow the laws concerning fishing. They are fishing the rivers dry.
they aren't the only ones that do not follow the laws
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 09:35 PM
Thats true
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 10:43 PM
+2
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/09 10:45 PM
Fishing tom, I was in the middle wading during your altercation with the guy wading near the bank. I saw your hybrids, they were huge, obviously keepers. Anyway, another day at the creek...Jenny (GW) was out busting people around 10am (undersize and limits). Actually saw a guy castnetting and keeping only shad...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 01:16 AM
Report: Im not telling.
As for guideing, i have the next week wide open.
$125/ half day
*up to 2 people.
*all tackle supplied
*****FISH GAURENTEE*****
(I limited in less than an hour) Now I have a new secret bait.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 01:27 AM
For all those that asked about the [color:#000099][b]Crappie and when im going to guide for them, I am now taking reservations for crappie trips!!! call, email, or Private Message me to book a trip for the Sandies or Crappie.[/color][/b]
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 01:41 AM
Thursday AM is now taken.
Friday PM is taken.
Saturday PM is taken.
Monday PM is taken.
Wednesday PM is taken
The rest of the week is open. Just look above before you call me and see what has been taken.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 08:03 AM
Baffinbay didnt know it was u. if I know it was I would drop a hello. Saw u with good stringer. And catch sandbaas whe that guy is not catching. But that was the same guy that fish upstream last week. He was cursing at this Hispanic guys and giving them attitude just because they use a big sinker. I mean there better way to tell people and trust me they speak English. But no more fishing in the day time at the big pool no more.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 12:33 PM
and watching "someone" slide down a muddy bank into the drink
I don't know what you are talking about...
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 01:18 PM
My report: Hire Tfly now for some bonus fishing...
Fished yesterday and tried to get there early enough to fish the normal spot. However it looked like rocket launchers were on the bank and Josh warned me it's not worth it so we tried the bridge and were the first 2 there.
Now I digress...
I would classify myself (I might be full of it for all I know) as a respectfull fisherman who is new to fishing RC. I have owned a boat and followed proper etiquette amongst fellow boaters in respecting space, spots on the water, etc. This is much like bank fishing from the aspect of having the mutual objective of collaborating on getting the fish to bite. I would also say that I'm a respectful and patient angler who would PREFER that people do the same, but I will let count to ten and breathe until strike 3 happens.
Yesterday was the first time to have an angler:
1. Not open dialogue (such as, "can I fish by you", "how's it going", "any luck", etc.) as they come fish right on the same spot. Keep in mind it was 6:45 AM or so and there was a hell of a lot of creek to fish with nobody around...
2. Blatantly/Intentionally cast upstream over my lines or cast immediately to the same spot. Now if #1 would have happened, there would have been the mutual intent to catch fish and we could have coordinated the "fishing dance" of casting, watching the drift, and retrieving all at the same angle. Keep in mind that I was casting towards the far bank at a "38 degree angle" and playing the current across 12:00 to the opposite 38 degrees and retrieving. Well "NEW FISHING FRIEND" decides to throw "78 degrees upstream" my way over my line virtually each time.
3. Strike 1 = tangle. If I was "NEW FISHING FRIEND", I would have opened dialogue with the previous 2 anglers who were at a spot with something like: "Sorry", "Oops, I cast over your line", "I'm over", etc. Basically, Josh and I were either deaf or "NEW FISHING FRIEND" didn't do any of these.
4. Strike 2 = tangle. If I was "NEW FISHING FRIEND", I would have repeated #3 above with a bit more emphasis. After all, this is the respectful thing to do. I'm still being patient and calm and completely understand how casts can go astray. I suggest to "NEW FISHING FRIEND", "hey there's a lot of water on this creek to cast to". He mutters as though ashamed, "Well the fish are right in front of you". OK at this time, I have caught only 2 fish and the bite really hasn't turned on yet. I respectfully (OK maybe sarcastically)reply, "there's nothing wrong with finding another spot that holds fish. I promise I have caught fish at other holes up and down the creek and as a matter of fact, there are fish right under you...". No further dialogue with "NEW FISHING FRIEND". Josh and I might need a hearing check or "NEW FISHING FRIEND" didn't do any of these again.
5. Strike 3 = teeth. Now if #3 or #4 would have happened on Strike 3, I promise I would have maintained proper respiratory pace, blood pressure, and mental stability since again I classify myself as a calm, respectful, and friendly fisherman who really is just there to fish and enjoy the ambience. Well nothing from "NEW FISHING FRIEND" as he again casts right on my bobber. Of course all 3 strikes are within a matter of 10 minutes, 30 or so casts, and maybe a total of 3 or 4 bites for Josh and I as dawn awakes. Is it possible "NEW FISHING FRIEND" has intent in his heart? Is it possible that he is ignorant to the common courtesy and gentlemen's rules of the fishing grounds? Have I fished with him before and some unknown animosity exists?
Bites on now (except it's my teeth and his line...). I underhand toss the lure 5 feet from him, upstream of him so that the applicable current will carry it to his feet. After all, it would be disrepectul of me to just throw the lure aside in disdain or directly at him milk-jug-carnival style.
He mutters, "so that's how it is" and I promptly reply, "yes".
So with the fact that I'm really just fishing to relax and have a good time, I let Josh know that it's time to find another hole on the vast expanse that is known as Rowlette Creek. Somewhere, there must be a space, hole, or pool where fish exist that can be caught without fishing shoulder to shoulder or line over line like a game of spider web. I'm not looking for conflict, headache, or debate with "NEW FISHING FRIEND" types and if this is the only spot that he can fish, I bless this hole in his name and hope he quickly limits so that others who visit the creek in a respectful manner can also enjoy the bounty of the water that lures them. I log this RC experience as a learning one and am content with how I handled myself since I have seen tempers flare, and patience dissipate far faster than I have exhibited.
Oh on to the report:
Let's just say we didn't run into any more "NEW FISHING FRIEND" types and if you can believe it, there were other pools of fish that we caught. Unfortunately for Josh, no snakes on the path this time to provide some comic relief and no "mud sliding" by me to allow for the display of proper landing technique.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 01:26 PM
In terms of the government issued levels of public alert...
Snake alert level for Tuesday was "RED".
Snake alert level for Wednesday was "YELLOW". I would argue it was "GREEN" since I didn't see any or the 1/8th anglo was taking over my eyesight...
I was hoping to pick up some more snakes to bring home or now that I know some of my fellow angler's level of discomfort...provide myself with a future prop for comedic relief:)
I love snakes more than mice/rats.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 01:56 PM
fishybiz, I've run into these types of people before. What he is doing is to intentionally annoy you so you will leave, which he did just that. When you bank fish hot spots thats shoulder to shoulder, its a very common tactic (ie: Crappie fishing Lavon dam). Some people just need to be taught a lesson.
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 02:15 PM
Went to the bike park this morning to see what the creek was doing. Still a little muddy and no fish for me but a ton of shad were doing there thing. If the fish wanted to eat they could have all they wanted. 1000's of shad running along the bank, so thick I foul hooked one on my lure.
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 02:54 PM
Nightfisher, you hit it right on the bean. This sort of situation happens all across the US. The perps are young and old, and of all races... from guys in $1000 worth of Orvis gear tossing $500 fly outfits to illegals with a soda can. The universal element is a total disregard for the first guy at the hole... and trust me, they know very well what they're doing.
I used to be patient, too, Fishybiz, but today I'm not(old and crotchety). I kinda figure if some of us stand up, and call BS right from the "get go" these schmucks might get a clue. Tend to tell them they're crowding me and there's lots of space up or down, and if that doesn't work... cut their line at the first sign of trouble... and toss the lure as far as I can.
Bullies and punks just keep doing their thing until people stand up to them... IMHO
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 03:02 PM
Went to the bike park this morning to see what the creek was doing. Still a little muddy and no fish for me but a ton of shad were doing there thing. If the fish wanted to eat they could have all they wanted. 1000's of shad running along the bank, so thick I foul hooked one on my lure.
I foul hooked 4 shad in a row on a Rapala xrap...it was crazy..never happened to me before
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 03:10 PM
WOW, the creek become a WAR zone !!!!!!!!!!!!
Use to be so nice and peaceful back in the day.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 03:23 PM
The hell hole.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 03:25 PM
Next time I go there, I packing with battle gear
If I ever go back there.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 04:09 PM
Surf rod with 3oz football sinker?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 05:24 PM
Derek, I thought you were going to post on what happened to me at the "Hell Hole" yesterday, in your usual journalistic fashion...my fishing buddy, with the move I will call "The Slink". You know, wading a hole, got the stringer of fish floating behind you (I need to get one that sinks like yours), guy enters the water and proceeds to climb up on your shoulders to fish right where your High-Viz Yellow (the super duper line) is.
I have been fishing with Fishybiz a few times now and I can tell everyone that he is very easy going. You would really have to work to find that FISHING BUDDY side. The ones you have to watch out for are the quite types, like Josh. He loves fishin' when the 16oz. sinkers are depth charging his bait... Jeff loves the netters.
REPORT: Caught a few this morning on a white grub. Someone took all my minnows yesterday. Lots of bait. I would catch a white on the grub and take a big shad out of its mouth and use it to catch a few more. Adam, I would use the shad you hook. Its the best.
...Last thing, Fishybiz is right, T-Fly knows where they are. I saw him and his client limit this morning.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 05:30 PM
Next time I go there, I packing with battle gear
If I ever go back there.
You'll be back... Everyone answers the gentle, sweet call of the fish.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 05:34 PM
Really? I was catching some BIG shad...like too big to fit in a sandie's or Hybrid's mouth..but I will give it a shot..I'll be going back out next Tuesday
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 05:36 PM
cut them
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 05:37 PM
Really? I was catching some BIG shad...like too big to fit in a sandie's or Hybrid's mouth..but I will give it a shot..I'll be going back out next Tuesday
You would be amazed at how big of a shad these bass will hit.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 06:00 PM
Lee, sent you a PM.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 06:25 PM
Baffin I totally forgot to add the comedic details of the Bobcat like style of that guy who silently joined us...:)
It was like a kitten discovering his shadow for the first time. He looks back and thinks how it is right there and following him the whole time...
Of course you could look at it as "immitation is the sincerest form of flattery...".
Atleast the guy did the following:
1. Said "hi" despite the fact that he looked to be a shy fellow.
2. Took to your direction well and respectully when you said something like, "Look man, I'm fishing right here!!!"
3. He might have even said sorry after you gave him your boundary establishment.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 06:40 PM
I feel famous.
I thought the "kittenesque" mannerisms came from his fear of wading a creek, as opposed to say wading a swimming pool, i.e. the fear of the unknown. Getting on my [censored], I surmize, was in the event that what ever was going to get him, would go after the bigger morsel first. Classic coastal shark wading fishing pattern. He did apologize everytime he crossed lines. I wonder if he made it out? MUDDY!
I did't yell at him too loud, did I?
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 07:07 PM
You didn't yell but catered to his personality by effectively communicating direction and with enough emphasis in your tone to convince him what was in his best interests.
Look if you were in his shoes and stated the reality of, "I fished 'tree' weeks and 'catched' 'tree' fish only"...you would be following the haole guys with the trail of fish floating behind. Your stringer of fish remind me of an old lady leaving the restroom with a trail of toilet paper hanger from her pants and A_ _.
It would have been interesting to see how he made it out of the creek without rope assistance.
Remember the poor guy who did the barrel role earlier???
A reenactment that other creek dwellers can visualize:
I see him at the top of the trail eyeing what might be a "good spot to fish from".
I go back to fishing and watching my dancing bobber.
Crash! Jingle! Boom!
I'll have to figure out how to add audio to this forum trail but for the sake of others who have heard those sweet sounds, it is the resonating noises of a tackle box (full of weights, spinners, hooks, etc.) bouncing as it rolls down a 15-20 foot decline that has the angle of the face of a cliff. Add to that sound the noise that an empty 5 gallon bucket makes and that is what drew my eyes from my bobbing bobber to a man down on the bottom of the bank.
Gladly (seriously), he was OK with the biggest cut/bruise to his fishing ego/personality, although the blood from the cut on his elbow (and I'm sure today and tomorrow's bruises) didn't feel good.
Got rope???
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 07:28 PM
At least the mud was soft. The only thing worse, after drawing all that attention to yourself, during the long, slick death tumble, is the sound of your [censored] hitting the water and/or landing on your gear. The gentleman did say after, he thought he had the wrong shoes on. Wrong shoes, wrong slope, wrong mud, no rope. Kinda catchy. I can't remember how many times I sliped and fell on my [censored] Tuesday morning, getting into the creek! One of them knocked the wind out of me. I saw a fellow TTF'r (name withheld due to repercussions) do the exact same thing earlier that morning, on the other side, except his death role had a lot of branches breaking and a body entering the water crescendo. I will never understand how some people think they can navigate areas that are muddy, that you wouldn't try even if it was dry. Getting into the water is easy, getting out is trick. Or hanging out of trees to fish. CRAZY. Fishybiz, I heard you took the water-slide on Monday?
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 07:57 PM
i got no ideal what it is all about. ????????
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 08:06 PM
You and me BOTH
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 08:07 PM
Slipping down a muddy bank, my friend
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 09:08 PM
Navigating these steep muddy banks has become more of an art form to me. Where should I coordinate my next step, I hope that branch can hold my a_ _, will the vegetation provide more traction. aahhh Getting to the "hole" is half the battle..getting out is the other half...but it was definately worth it once you get down and climb out with 10-15 MAG sandies....I tell you though Real Magic has paid for itself already for me...dropping your spinning combos in the mud then washing them off with that creek water can really do a number on them...I spray them down the night before every trip I make.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/09 11:13 PM
Report: started a bit slow from 7am till 7:10am. Then it was on fire. My client limited on sandies within 1 hour and 15 minutes. only kept fish over 12 inches. used one of my jigs and very small minnows. Don, below here in the picture, had been to the creek multiple times and caught two i think he said. by 10 AM he knew how to fish the pools and rapids by himself. we both caught well over 100 fish in 6 hours -each. again, there is another good rain coming i hope. So another good run might fill the banks with the sandies. Good job Don.
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 12:44 AM
Seth and I were there today. Started about 7 at the first hole Tfly took us to a couple of weeks ago. Caught several fish mostly dinks, I didn't keep the first three keepers cause they were so spread out. Then we started catching keepers but still slow. Seth hooked something that caused his reel to sing but the drag was to tight and it broke off. His day went down from there. We moved the bridge and I slipped and have never moved so quickly to get up in my life, still very damp in the waders. I still fished on. We moved upstream from the bridge and caught a few more and I caught my first hybrid. That was fun. It measured 17 3/4, we measured it 5 times so it lives to fight another day. We left about 12:30. All in all a good day.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 01:25 AM
like i said, i will post pic after the run. this is weneday morning. us 3 have 12 hybrids a few were in bucket. run out of stringer.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 01:27 AM
this is weneday afternoon by myself.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 01:32 AM
thursday morning.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 01:38 AM
thursday afternoon. for those that PM me about the xrap. this is the rapala xrap with bucktail on the back. it just call xrap. time for crappie fishing. since the run is over. probaly wont fish next year unless my fiance delay our wedding. if it rain i will report again next week. good luck to all and have fun fishing.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:03 AM
Me and my fishing partner:
BBay,brotha u on it.u gotyasome
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:10 AM
...and I'm gonna getsomemore...If momma lets me...
Posted By: LundThump
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:48 AM
Derrick, Mike, you fellas are too artistic in your commentaries. Gotta Love IT!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:03 AM
nice fish there Baffinbay!!! you set it up like an ASIAN MARKET. once again great fish!!!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:15 AM
Derrick, Mike, you fellas are too artistic in your commentaries. Gotta Love IT!
I am just trying to keep up with Derek, yet, to my chagrin, I capriciously rise to the challenge. He does write pretty good...
Uverse, where have you been. Your spot has been taken over every morning by 20 or so people...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:24 AM
Thanks FT, just trying to keep up with you.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:40 AM
baffinbay, to be honest i give you alot more prop because where u fish have 20 people fishing and i only see you catch fish, that guy next to you wasn't pulling anyting while i was tehre. but where i fish have 4 people fishing max. that why u alway see me fall down the water, i fish at spot that no one can get to. ALso, you were fishing after 9am and still pulling them in. this is why i give you a lot of prop.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 06:24 AM
Uverse, I hope you have been able to get out there and fish some since we saw you last. Fishing has been great, experiences with others greater, and the comedic stories the greatest...
I never new being unemployed would be so fun...
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 06:50 AM
As I reflect on my RC adventures while sitting at home after filleting fish for 3 hours tonight....
I never would have thought I would enjoy freshwater fishing to this extent after having pulled on saltwater fish that I'd use 10 lb live bait to catch. For this, I thank Tfly for my first trip on the creek, BETO for our internet forum exchange and dialogue that convinced me to go (hey I'm hetero so back off..), and the many other sociable fisherman that I've met and laughed with.
I never would have thought that I would be involved in so many fishing discussions that seem to involve race. Perhaps my naivete of having lived in LA and San Diego which are melting pots of cultures (and yes I myself am a conglomeration of ethnicities) has nurtured a different viewpoint, but this experience has been eye-widening. A self-effacing viewpoint is needed to maintain a sense of humor and I'm first to rip my own peeps (whoever that may be).
I never thought I would be in waders and fish in water that in one view is horrific when littered with Tide bottles and minnow bags floating by, and beautiful when beavers (not the normal beaver that I'm accustomed to...) and snakes are in the same zone.
And lastly I definitely never expected to fish "Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer" style like Josh and I did a couple days ago. To impede any stray thoughts and to allow your imaginations to envision a new fishing technique, this style is when you are fishing a creek suspended in a tree about 8 feet above the water. Hell there was even a cane-like pole with string attached that was still perched in it. That's right, it's sitting in the root base of a tree, casting on the right side, and having the other guy let you know when you have a bite since you can't see around the 4 foot diameter tree trunk.
Step one: Cast straight ahead 10 feet and 8 feet down to the creek while holding a branch and seated on a root ball.
Step two: Wait 4 seconds as the bobber drifts casually downstream in the current and yes out of sight since the tree trunk is right in front of you.
Step three: Josh says, "you're on" since he is on the left side of the tree and now sees the bobber in front of him.
Step four: Set the hook blindly and crank.
Step five: Fight the hybrid and navigate the treachery of the hazards that can be seen and the underwater hazards that are learned.
Step six: Climb down the root ball with one hand holding the rod and the other holding on for dear life to prevent a slip into the drink.
Step seven: Now perched 3 feet above the water level while suspended in the tangles of the "mangrove-like" root ball and still with the rod in the right hand, lean over the branch that is now perpindicular to the groin..breathe in and hold your breathe...rrrrreeeeaaaccchhhh and lip the fish with the left hand.
Yes this was the "Huck Finn" new technique that was used by arboreous anglers that led to multiple hybrids and I'll never say never...
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:35 AM
nice post fishybiz.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:37 AM
Thanks man. You just get back from fishing or something???
I just missed you and your Acapulco Cliff Diving the other day.:)
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:42 AM
skip working out, going out friday morning. will report after.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 11:16 AM
Derek- No wonder you sleep in your truck. Wish I could go out this morning. Domestic duties. Good Luck Tom.
It was more an Acapulco Cliff Slide than Dive...
Creek will be hammered about 10:30 I'd say.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 01:59 PM
Random Creek Fishing Pics
How many floats do you see?
Who are these 2 guys?
Male Hybrids
How much is your fish worth live?
How much is your fish worth dead
To get a good idea how good your fish is. Show this to your wife.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 02:04 PM
I thought you didn't go out in the daytime?
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 02:07 PM
I will give a "guided" tour on professional fish cutting for max yield to those that need it. There's enough meat left on that fish to feed an entire Asian family...J/K
I have AM and PM trips open currently.
NightFish I saw that Christmas tree as well.
All hybrids I filleted last night were female with roe although not cucumber-sized roe like the biggie I got before.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 02:31 PM
Random Creek Fishing Pics
How many floats do you see?
What location is this?
Who are these 2 guys?
Male Hybrids
How much is your fish worth live?
How much is your fish worth dead
To get a good idea how good your fish is. Show this to your wife.
what a post. thanks i like that..
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 02:33 PM
As I reflect on my RC adventures while sitting at home after filleting fish for 3 hours tonight....
I never would have thought I would enjoy freshwater fishing to this extent after having pulled on saltwater fish that I'd use 10 lb live bait to catch. For this, I thank Tfly for my first trip on the creek, BETO for our internet forum exchange and dialogue that convinced me to go (hey I'm hetero so back off..), and the many other sociable fisherman that I've met and laughed with.
I never would have thought that I would be involved in so many fishing discussions that seem to involve race. Perhaps my naivete of having lived in LA and San Diego which are melting pots of cultures (and yes I myself am a conglomeration of ethnicities) has nurtured a different viewpoint, but this experience has been eye-widening. A self-effacing viewpoint is needed to maintain a sense of humor and I'm first to rip my own peeps (whoever that may be).
I never thought I would be in waders and fish in water that in one view is horrific when littered with Tide bottles and minnow bags floating by, and beautiful when beavers (not the normal beaver that I'm accustomed to...) and snakes are in the same zone.
And lastly I definitely never expected to fish "Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer" style like Josh and I did a couple days ago. To impede any stray thoughts and to allow your imaginations to envision a new fishing technique, this style is when you are fishing a creek suspended in a tree about 8 feet above the water. Hell there was even a cane-like pole with string attached that was still perched in it. That's right, it's sitting in the root base of a tree, casting on the right side, and having the other guy let you know when you have a bite since you can't see around the 4 foot diameter tree trunk.
Step one: Cast straight ahead 10 feet and 8 feet down to the creek while holding a branch and seated on a root ball.
Step two: Wait 4 seconds as the bobber drifts casually downstream in the current and yes out of sight since the tree trunk is right in front of you.
Step three: Josh says, "you're on" since he is on the left side of the tree and now sees the bobber in front of him.
Step four: Set the hook blindly and crank.
Step five: Fight the hybrid and navigate the treachery of the hazards that can be seen and the underwater hazards that are learned.
Step six: Climb down the root ball with one hand holding the rod and the other holding on for dear life to prevent a slip into the drink.
Step seven: Now perched 3 feet above the water level while suspended in the tangles of the "mangrove-like" root ball and still with the rod in the right hand, lean over the branch that is now perpindicular to the groin..breathe in and hold your breathe...rrrrreeeeaaaccchhhh and lip the fish with the left hand.
Yes this was the "Huck Finn" new technique that was used by arboreous anglers that led to multiple hybrids and I'll never say never...
You need to video that and put on YOUTUBe betcha it wills get 1 million hits..
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 02:38 PM
Micheal: I enjoy Night time fishing the most. =)
fishybiz: That was not filleting, that is called autopsy. If you are asian, you know we dont fillet hyrbids.
This is how we do hybrids =) Foil wrap grilled or baked. Hybrid meat at its juiciest, no meat left behind.
No eggs left behind either.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 02:42 PM
Random Creek Fishing Pics
How many floats do you see?
What location is this?
Who are these 2 guys?
Male Hybrids
How much is your fish worth live?
How much is your fish worth dead
To get a good idea how good your fish is. Show this to your wife.
1. 17
2. Rowlett Creek
3. Bruce & Harvey
4. 6.99/lb.
5. 4.49/lb.
6. I'd rather show her something else
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:19 PM
fishybiz: That was not filleting, that is called autopsy. If you are asian, you know we dont fillet hyrbids.
So true dude:) That's the 1/8 anglo in me coming out. I cook my fish on occasion a similar way (steamed whole)but really like it like this. San Diego/Baja style...
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:23 PM
Good one Baffin.
Just for the record before people freak out:
1. Hybrids are farm raised and sold commercially across the nation. This isn't to say that there aren't folks selling on the black market and to the numerous Asian markets around. This was definitely the case in California which is why there were restrictions put on the ability to sell live species.
2. Unfortunately as is the case in multiple locations across the US, the fish are mis-labeled as "Stripers".
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:25 PM
fishybiz: That looks mighty tastey. I think we should bring both styles to the table at the fishfry.
getreal: I dont eat the eyeball, but the cheek scallops are good.
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:26 PM
fishybiz: That was not filleting, that is called autopsy. If you are asian, you know we dont fillet hyrbids.
So true dude:) That's the 1/8 anglo in me coming out. I cook my fish on occasion a similar way (steamed whole)but really like it like this. San Diego/Baja style...
Dude Derek you are going to have to teach me how to make though fish tacos man!
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:27 PM
I'm in for any fish fry/cook off. Seriously...
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:32 PM
haha lee your post crack me up about Asian people. But so true. I haven't eat one fish in this creek this year, young Asian that live here for along time don't like fish because it smell and to much work. Rather have rib eye or new York steak any time. All fish or most fish is for neighbor and family and fellow fisherman at the bank.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:36 PM
Anyway report for today. 3 hybrids but one were under size, release of course and 5 sandbass. Went out there at 6 and go home at 8 am thought it going to rain at 8 30 but forecast lied. Post pictures later, have to studies for a biochem test.
fishing tom, i agree with you man....but man im young and i'll eat all the fish i catch...actually, i cook them as soon as i get home. have me some lunch then go to work. unless i catch a bunch like you do and dont have enough time to clean 75 sandbass and 21 hybrids then i'll give some away to family and friends. im diggen the rib eye and new york steak too but man o man you gotta get some Spring creek BBQ ribs bro. my brother in law is a manager at one..and i always get half off. 6 bucks for a plate of 6-7 fat ribs, fresh bread, corn etc....btw, i gotta be a fisherman on the bank fishing next to you..lol..maybe i'll get some fish for free..=DD
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:41 PM
I can eat fish all day everyday lol.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:41 PM
Bafinbay, total of me falling down the water 6 is time this year, also lost a pair of boot and a daiwa m6 pole and of course wet my iPhone that why I don't have phone in my pocket no more. I am too scare to wade. I rather climb tree and slope.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:46 PM
I have never fell in that creek, but I had a very close call under the firewheel bridge with cleets on.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:47 PM
I remember last year @ rowlett creek, while I was setting the hook on a hybrid my pole flew out of my hands and I had to dive in after
I wasn't about to lose $500 rod and reel combo lol
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:48 PM
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 03:48 PM
Hey crappiegillsandbass do u have jeff number? He want to contact u, well check your pm I will txt him your screen name to him. Haha I hate all ribs, chicken and porks. But yesterday afternoon I trade my hybrid for a bud light with one of the Hispanic guy. Next week is the last run I might go if i dont have to studies. and we can meet up.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:03 PM
dang fishybiz you need to invite me to your house to have steak and u can eat the fish i bring. lol. very nice place you have. here are the pics for today, by the way Lee finally take your advice and get a net after i fell in yesterday again also on that spot.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:06 PM
Fish-first....Study-second
fish for fun before the sandbass run season is over!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:07 PM
iluvfishing, what set up do you have? man i thought your surf rod was a nice set up and expensive. but dindt know your creek pole would cost that much. i would find a way to dry the whole creek to get that pole back. haha
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:07 PM
Thats a very good investment tom. =)
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:09 PM
fishfan, lately i been fishing and not study at all because of the run. even though final exam coming up, i will keep your advice in mind everytime i open my book, in memory of fishfan.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:12 PM
I remember last year @ rowlett creek, while I was setting the hook on a hybrid my pole flew out of my hands and I had to dive in after
I wasn't about to lose $500 rod and reel combo lol
...My Quantum creek combos were 20 bucks a piece on sale at academy
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:16 PM
knot at work. once you fish with one of those pole i dont think you will ever go back to the quantum. mine is a st croix and i thought it was super expensive for a creek but st croix is just average to many other. those old man that i fish at denison dam.they say big fish only bite on nice fishing rod.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:24 PM
I can do steak as well my friend...
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:32 PM
fishfan, lately i been fishing and not study at all because of the run. even though final exam coming up, i will keep your advice in mind everytime i open my book, in memory of fishfan.
Oh! Maybe study first and fish second...BTW, thanks for your advice about fishing.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:33 PM
knot at work. once you fish with one of those pole i dont think you will ever go back to the quantum. mine is a st croix and i thought it was super expensive for a creek but st croix is just average to many other. those old man that i fish at denison dam.they say big fish only bite on nice fishing rod.
I love my Quantum Vapors....only 3 ball bearings but smooth enough...after a good spray down of Reel magic they work like they are new everytime...I'll eventually upgrade....by next year I'm thinkin' I'll be fishin with a Plfueger...I like those
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 04:46 PM
Here come the RAIN !!!!!!!!
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:04 PM
iluvfishing, what set up do you have? man i thought your surf rod was a nice set up and expensive. but dindt know your creek pole would cost that much. i would find a way to dry the whole creek to get that pole back. haha
For crappie/creek fishing - gloomis glx and shimano stella 1000
Yea I'm about to retire my denison dam setup. The team daiwa surf rod is good and all but it gets kinda heavy when you are casting it out there. Especially when you are fighting monster stripers in the current. Lol
I'm looking into a custom setup right now.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:42 PM
Wheres the reports?? I know someone braved Ol' man weather this morning
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:56 PM
lol its probably a raging river by now.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 05:58 PM
Yea your right....white water rafting anyone?
i'll jump in there with my tube!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 06:12 PM
the hybrid fishing is going to be crazey down ther next week. so are the sandies. by monday you should be able to catch a few and tuesday you should be able to limit on both. i noticed that the channel cats are moving through too. caught 5 yesterday at the creek. up to 4 lbs. with this amount of rain, you wont have to stand on people to fish. they will be all over the place, up stream and down.
Previous clients please PM me for an update.
----I resceduled guided fishing trips that were for this weekend to next week. so if your looking for a trip w/ me, please PM me 3 days that you can go and we will see what day(s) i am open.----
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 06:44 PM
Went by the creek (gunrange) water already 2-3 feet up. East wind blowing 40 mph easy. Water level will get higher.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 06:58 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:00 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
You talking about the creek right?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:03 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
It will be CRAZY down there. Bring a rope.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:34 PM
Bring a rope..and Gods speed
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:36 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
It will be CRAZY down there. Bring a rope.
I will bring my rock climbing gear. I liked nightfishers idea - Cleats.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:37 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
you mean hitting the mud and slid HAHAAHA..
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 07:56 PM
Man you guys are crazy wanting to hit the creek in the slippery banks. Fast flowing, cold and mirky water. Heck, I may just join for the hell of it. I can do some mudding in my Subaru.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:13 PM
Lee, lets hit the creek in the AM then hit the crappie at my spots on Lavon. limit on 3 different fish is always fun.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:15 PM
Sound like a plan to me.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:39 PM
Carey you talking about Sunday?
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:40 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
My thoughts upon reading this the first time were completely on a different subject...I'm assuming...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:45 PM
I plan on hitting it hard on Sunday so watch out. Hopefully it wont be 2 wet
My thoughts upon reading this the first time were completely on a different subject...I'm assuming...
Please elaborate with great detail.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:52 PM
Uh oh. I might start to write a novel on "how to hit it" and it can never "get too wet".
I'll refrain for the sake of the children:)
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:56 PM
ya sunday.... rowlett creek, limit there and then move 15 mins away and hit the crappie at lavon and limit on those.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 08:58 PM
I thought u meant Saturday. I might not be able to do it. Got a new roomate moving in. Probably need to help her.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 09:06 PM
help her do what? hahahahaha
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 09:08 PM
Move in, gotta be a gentleman.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 09:08 PM
you need a float tube for Lavon?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 09:13 PM
Yup
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 09:23 PM
I got that, let go fishing
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/09 10:35 PM
Iluvfishing, if u retire ur denison setup, are you going to sell it?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 12:05 AM
yea you wanna buy? lol
well the just the rod. its a 11ft but not the reel cause thats my baby =)
hey neal i have a float tube too! lets go! woot woot
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 12:20 AM
Yeah, how much u selling? Can u please pm me? Thanks I luvfisjing
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 04:12 AM
i have an extra float tube as well if someone needs to borrow it. you need flippers though. Im only charging everyone $34.53 to tag along.........
Posted By: Slipperyminnow
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 05:57 AM
I love muddin
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 07:39 AM
Here is a slide show from this year of past clients and some of me when I had a day off to actually fish. Click on the full screen icon and make sure you maximize your screen to see the whole picture. Not complete yet. -The season is not over yet!
http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/tarponfly/?action=view¤t=ac69d97e.pbr
Posted By: Sunfish Fly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 05:13 PM
That's a cool video.
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 05:44 PM
Looks good. Those old guys with the Hybrids look like they were struggling to hold them up!
Posted By: Sunfish Fly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 05:52 PM
lol
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 05:54 PM
I struggle carrying a stringer full of sandies and hybrids LOL
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 07:52 PM
Anybody got a report. I plan to drive over the gunrange as soon as my wifey gets home from "lunch" with the girlfriends (its 2:47). Thinking about trying out a few spots this evening. Water was up just as high again last night as last weeks rain. Sunday morning may be okay. Try it before church. Monday-Tuesday = Donkey Kong...Cleaned out the tackle backpack, restrung the reels after a good cleaning from last weeks mudfest. I'm at the gate and ready to go. Anyone else?
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 07:53 PM
i wont make it till monday or tuesday either. i have sunday school and flag football on sunday.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 07:54 PM
Anybody got a report. I plan to drive over the gunrange as soon as my wifey gets home from "lunch" with the girlfriends (its 2:47). Thinking about trying out a few spots this evening. Water was up just as high again last night as last weeks rain. Sunday morning may be okay. Try it before church. Monday-Tuesday = Donkey Kong...Cleaned out the tackle backpack, restrung the reels after a good cleaning from last weeks mudfest. I'm at the gate and ready to go. Anyone else?
Go run over there and see how it is. Then come back and let me know. Hurry
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 07:55 PM
I'm waiting on the gate to drop my friend
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 07:56 PM
I'm respooling tonight and cleaning my reels...My waders look like they were washed in a mud bath...but thats okay
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 08:12 PM
ill be there in th AM Sunday
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 09:33 PM
Anybody got a report. I plan to drive over the gunrange as soon as my wifey gets home from "lunch" with the girlfriends (its 2:47). Thinking about trying out a few spots this evening. Water was up just as high again last night as last weeks rain. Sunday morning may be okay. Try it before church. Monday-Tuesday = Donkey Kong...Cleaned out the tackle backpack, restrung the reels after a good cleaning from last weeks mudfest. I'm at the gate and ready to go. Anyone else?
Go run over there and see how it is. Then come back and let me know. Hurry
There is water in the creek and it is muddy.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 09:58 PM
Water condition report:
Water level is up about 3 to 4 ft, muddy, and flowing fast at the gun range at 3:00 pm due to the rain this morning.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 09:58 PM
Went by there less than an hour ago. Water looks like it is still up almost 2 feet- stained. Muddy as all get out. Couple of cars stuck in the mud with boards under the tires. Darwinism at its best.
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 10:41 PM
DO not waste your time, too muddy and current going too fast..
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/09 10:50 PM
Hope to be out there tuesday!
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 01:03 AM
hello im john l son. if the invitation is open for monday or tuesday PM please
thanks
seth
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 04:53 AM
whats up Seth? call me before you go. ill put you on the fish again!
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 05:13 AM
hey Carey oh nothin finally got a name on here...kinda felt out of the whole fishing loop listening to my dad talk about this site all the time. so i finally got on and signed up...ok well im not sure what day im goin maybe both monday and tuesday. i will give you a call. and that sounds awesome i think i had a hybrid the other day and i didnt have my drag set right and it just broke the line and only caught 2 keepers and some small ones. but i did have fun watching my dad catch them all for once expecially the hybrid he caught...too bad it was only 17 3/4 inches.
pull his tongue out u will get 18 incher
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:47 AM
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 02:44 PM
haha yea ill just pull out everything that i can....
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 05:17 PM
I heard/read that the fish only go so far up stream in this creek.
A dam or something along the way.
Where is that point? I want to go looking around but want to avoid unproductive areas.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 05:35 PM
The dam is up near Firewheel Mall. Old Miller Bridge.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 05:38 PM
would that be around ben davis rd?
or 78?
Posted By: justkeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:07 PM
New to the creeks. I have seen people fishing them for years but never went. I have gone a few times this year and had loads of fun. Fished just off liberty grove this morning. Very muddy and current was strong. Slow bite. What do you all use with most success? Where and what time are the best fishing spots? I have been reading your posts for a month or so. I have yet to latch onto a hybrid. Any and all advice is welcome.
minners seem to be good this year on the creek.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:23 PM
yes, actually the bridge is Ben Davis Rd. It is closed off now. Dam is downstream.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:26 PM
If'n your fishin' for skunk, thats what yer gonna catch...
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:26 PM
thanks guys
big help
yes, i got skunked up there a few yrs ago.
but i think it is worth a walk. we will park a car at gun range and drive up there and try it
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:26 PM
New to the creeks. I have seen people fishing them for years but never went. I have gone a few times this year and had loads of fun. Fished just off liberty grove this morning. Very muddy and current was strong. Slow bite. What do you all use with most success? Where and what time are the best fishing spots? I have been reading your posts for a month or so. I have yet to latch onto a hybrid. Any and all advice is welcome.
Large minnows for hybrids.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:28 PM
thanks guys
big help
yes, i got skunked up there a few yrs ago.
but i think it is worth a walk. we will park a car at gun range and drive up there and try it
That is a LONG walk from the gunrange.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 06:31 PM
I'm heading out there around 4 ish Mike
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 07:10 PM
Fished this morning a couple hours. Left the heathens out there (would have been out there with them, momma said I had to go to church). Water still up foot and a half, maybe two. Clarity about 6-8 inches, clearing up though. Banks are muddy as hell. Bring your ropes.
Knot it was turning into the circus when I left at 10 am. I'd like to go back, but man I hate the weekends there.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 07:10 PM
thanks guys
big help
yes, i got skunked up there a few yrs ago.
but i think it is worth a walk. we will park a car at gun range and drive up there and try it
That is a LONG walk from the gunrange.
i walked upstream almost that far one year.
lots of nice looking spots. couldnt find any fish.
i dont think we had near the rain that year.
do you think i am spinning my wheels?
do they go up that far?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 07:22 PM
I have caught a FEW upstream of the new pipe. A small few... I would fish up from the new pipe if I wanted to smoke a Cohiba more than catch fish. If you want a pleasurable, muddy stroll, yes. I think there would be fish up there now, but they are all over the place after a good rain. You don't have to go there to get quality fish. Hard to walk up there as well, past the new pipe, the land is private property, owner not too friendly. People drive through his crops and start fires and leave them, plus the trash they leave.
Posted By: Fly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 08:19 PM
Hey there Baffin,
Fly here, how's about Monday a.m.? Drop me a P.M. if ya can.
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/09 09:04 PM
Hello Everyone:
Well managed to get me and my son out there finally about 9 am. Son was like a log this morning to get up. He caught several on the jig he was using right off the batt. Hooked and release 5 fish before he got one legal fish. Then ventured on to a new whole finally found a productive whole close to 11 am. Two guys were allready in this whole they caught there limit and left. Well we finally caught a dozen legal fish about 12 ish. My son was cold and wet hungry and well whatever else he could come up with to leave. I'd say we caught and released over 30 or 40 fish we sure had to release a lot this morning. But we did have a good time. It sure was slippery on the banks out there thats for sure. We did leave the fish bitting on top of all that. I will be back out there after work tomorrow. Should be able to bring a full limit home on my own.
Cya
Godzilla
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 01:41 AM
zilla is it whole or hole?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 02:25 AM
Hey Got, you getchasome on your yak?
usually...
it matters what some your talkin bout gettin lolz
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 03:10 AM
Finally had fun at RC. Well Kinda. Went out about 6:30/7:00 on Sunday. Went up stream from the gun range bridge to a place where I can drive right up to the creek. (not on the guys private land) Mainly didnt want to deal with the FW bridge crowd.
I get ready and realize I dont have my tackle box with me. Great!!! Wife was talking to me before I left and got me side tracked in some thing else. Dammit
I'll give it a try with 1 white roadrunner. Walked up to the small hole before the pipe and there was a guy throwing a net. Once he saw me he pulled it out and put it away. He then had his kid tell me in english that he was trying to catch minnows. Looser. I stood 10ft up from them and had a great 10-15 min of non stop catching. Most were non keepers but it was like every cast. It was great. Finally one, the one took me for a ride and snapped my line. The fun was over. Anyway Had a great 15min of catching the hell out of them when the guy next to me(who cheats) doesnt.
Posted By: Godzilla
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 03:46 AM
zilla is it whole or hole?
Which would you rather me call it? either way it still works for me.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 06:27 AM
There are no Hybrids in Rowlett Creek.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 10:16 AM
Ha Ha, nice Lee. Just got up to go out again. I'll talk to you later.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 12:10 PM
Caught 1 22 inch Hybrid tonite.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 01:41 PM
Ha Ha, nice Lee. Just got up to go out again. I'll talk to you later.
Hey Micheal, thanks for the pics in the pm. Last night, went out for only 20 minutes, caught 1 quality perch, 4 magnum pest. Would have fished longer, but I had the runs from previous crawfish boil. Go out there AND SLAY THEM!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 02:11 PM
You guys have any problems with parking at Firewheel bridge?
Heard rumor that cops had been seem out there writing ticket during day and evening time.
I might have getting BAD information from people so they can keep me out of that area. Every time I go, I end up going to the bike parking lot of Centerville and Castle.
Just curious,
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 02:19 PM
I drive an Impala..so I park at the bike trails unless I ride out with someone in a truck....its a long arse haul but good exercise
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 02:30 PM
Ha Ha, nice Lee. Just got up to go out again. I'll talk to you later.
Hey Micheal, thanks for the pics in the pm. Last night, went out for only 20 minutes, caught 1 quality perch, 4 magnum pest. Would have fished longer, but I had the runs from previous crawfish boil. Go out there AND SLAY THEM!
Hahahahaha.... man imagine if you drank all night and ate crawfish too.
Heading out there right now. Probably be parking at the fw bridge or biking trail.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 02:45 PM
Hows the water lookin now? Gonna try and go out tom. i took the day off so I could try and get one more day in out there
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 03:24 PM
Yesterday it was pretty murkey/stained..tommorow it should be clear!
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 03:42 PM
We went out yesterday at around 4, stayed till dusk. Total caught was probably around 30, we had i think 18 keepers with 3 magnums. Good day, only caught 3 total on minnas. But my buddy had my SECRET BAIT on and was catching them every 5-6 casts. ill be down there around 4 today again. If it was anything like yesterday , i should get my limit.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 04:09 PM
Just got to work, left Fishyiz (aka CAPTAIN ADVENTURE) to fend for himself. Water clarity is almost normal. Slower bite today than yesterday. Water still up maybe a foot, little less.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 04:09 PM
We went out yesterday at around 4, stayed till dusk. Total caught was probably around 30, we had i think 18 keepers with 3 magnums. Good day, only caught 3 total on minnas. But my buddy had my SECRET BAIT on and was catching them every 5-6 casts. ill be down there around 4 today again. If it was anything like yesterday , i should get my limit.
I'm afraid there is no secret bait. The only thing that's gonna catch you a lot of fish consistently throughout the year is your brain. You need to understand where the fish are holding, how willing they are to bite, and then what tactic you have to utilize to trigger them.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 04:28 PM
They are holding in every hole...by the hundreds..yesterday we fished minnows....got about 6 keepers then they stopped...then we switched to kast masters...pulled up about 5 more keepers..then switched back to minnows freelined..and picked up the rest of the fish
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 04:54 PM
lol theres guys out here with 14ft surf rods lolol
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 04:55 PM
Those are the pros...they are strictly targeting hybrids 10 lbs and over
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 04:56 PM
Thats me with the 14 footers. Dont hate.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:02 PM
Thats me with the 14 footers. Dont hate.
I was out there with a cane poles and try to catch them hybrids.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:02 PM
You can always tell the guys at work.
Knot- I thought you were off today?
Nightfisher- you feeling better?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:04 PM
Nope, hung over again. May not make it out tonite.
Posted By: Brandon82
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:06 PM
Thats me with the 14 footers. Dont hate.
I was out there with a cane poles and try to catch them hybrids.
I was out there with a coke can with fishing line on it, after them hybrids. J/K!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:09 PM
Thats me with the 14 footers. Dont hate.
I was out there with a cane poles and try to catch them hybrids.
I was out there with a coke can with fishing line on it, after them hybrids. J/K!
Shoot use anything better than using nets ...
At least the fish have a chance to make it back to the lake for another year and we have better chance of catching them.
Posted By: Colt.45Keeper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:10 PM
Dave..... this is EASY fishing right now man! No tactics necessary! Just try every light tackle lure you got, and see whats workin best! If lures are not exciting them, thread on a minnah! No Brain Needed!!!
Heres our catch yesterday. theres 17, not 18.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:15 PM
Nope, hung over again. May not make it out tonite.
Start drinking water.
Where did your perch pic go?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:17 PM
dude i just almost dropped my phone in the water when i hooked into a hybrid ahile ago lol
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:21 PM
what time do they stop biting??? are they still going crazy during the daytime in the afternoon?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:25 PM
im here right now. caught 3 hybrids, 2 undersize 1 keep and 4 12-13in sandies
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:25 PM
May not make it out tonite.
Good, that leaves more for us
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:29 PM
Hybrids, there are none.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:38 PM
When are you going to bring me some of your prepared fish? I need to maintain my svelte figure...
Nice fish. I guess you caught them right after I left?
... and your roomy cooks to?
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:40 PM
what time does the bite turn off?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:41 PM
what time does the bite turn off?
Right now- fish all day!
Until you have to release the dragon...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 05:46 PM
When are you going to bring me some of your prepared fish? I need to maintain my svelte figure...
Nice fish. I guess you caught them right after I left?
... and your roomy cooks to?
No, I left 5 minutes after you. The morning hang over kicked in hard. Went back home to take a nap. Woke up to help roomie get situated and washed all my tackle that carey dropped in the water (rusty hooks, thanks dude). Drank more beer, then I returned to the creek for the evening bite. Stayed for only 20 minutes, then stomache started hurtin. I had no paper towels so I dashed home to release the beast. Result; 1 quality perch, 4 pest.
Posted By: sling
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 06:18 PM
Have the crappie come and gone already this year in rowlett creek?
I fished there north of 66 next to the park but that didn't seem like a great place to access the creek...I caught 1 sandie and went back to muddy creek @ liberty grove and brought in half a dozen more.
I see in google street view the miller rd access but where is this FW bridge? I hear people talking about parking at the gun range too? Sorry if these questions have been answered, I'm new to the area and it's a 96 page thread
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 08:19 PM
(the fish are all up and down the creek. not just at the gun range or firewheel. if you sit down and taske the time to actually read the pages..... you will know almost everything you need to know.... Pleasantvalley/firewheel.)
Limited yesterday by 9AM and went crappie fishing with josh. Caught well over 200 fish all day combined with sandies/crappie and catfish. Took the day off due to 15 hours of fishing took its toll on me.
-Looks like im crappie fishing tomorrow........
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 08:26 PM
Today might be the last day i try Rowlett creek. I found myself a new location to catch HYBRID with no shoulder to shoulder. Have to use a surf rod though. Anyway, went bowling yesterday and have some drinks. went out to the creek this morning with a hung over as well. report: caught 1 hybrid and like 20 sandbass. Give all the sandbass to this guy and his wife. sandbass was on, too many many dinks though and hybrid slow down much more. fish from 7 to 9 am and some were caught on sfin jig, xrap and husky jerk. BTW got one bite and the fish took my 4lb test line, drag didnt even get a chance to kick in. see you guys next year, i hope or maybe in a long long while.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 08:36 PM
KRazyfish you have PM
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 08:36 PM
Iluvfishing you have PM
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/09 08:57 PM
caught a bunch today well over 40.less than 3 hours.half were dinks though. did keep a nice stringer of good ones. they are definitely still there...
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 12:16 AM
Some of you guys have absolutely torn it up out there this spring! Hope to join you next year... in the nastiest weather
Tween now and then I'll be leaning the ropes.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 12:36 AM
limited out on hybrids today. damn it took forever. i was there from 12:30 to 6:30pm
also caught about 15 sandbass.
you can see a bunch of sandbass and hybrids doin the xxx rated stuff up and down the creek. but they was too busy gettin busy than eat lol
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 02:46 AM
I'll post a report later tonight. Good hybrid action later Baffin. I'll fill you in. Let's just say that Josh's hole was on fire... For those of you that don't know, let your imagination run wild.
Ok guys, i am severely confused. I have been using minnows on jig heads, road runners, rooster tail and some rapalla shallow divers and i have only had 3 bites in the last month. I have caught nothing over 10 inches!! What am i doing wrong???
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 03:43 AM
I'll post a report later tonight. Good hybrid action later Baffin. I'll fill you in. Let's just say that Josh's hole was on fire... For those of you that don't know, let your imagination run wild.
those look a little short/
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 03:48 AM
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 03:52 AM
not sure it is appropriate to say Josh's hole was on fire LOL.
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 03:56 AM
Lol i assure you my "hole" isnt on fire, but my spot at the creek must be!
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:01 AM
Love to know what hole this is.
Anyway, my son and I went to the hole upstream from the gun range this evening for about a hr. Nailed the little ones left and right and a few big ones. One of the rude Vietnamese guys (4 of them) who jumped right in between us and all others caught a nice Hybrid. Why do people do that? I basically told him to get the F out but he pulled out the no English card. There was another Vietnamese family with kids there that left because of them
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:03 AM
Ok guys, i am severely confused. I have been using minnows on jig heads, road runners, rooster tail and some rapalla shallow divers and i have only had 3 bites in the last month. I have caught nothing over 10 inches!! What am i doing wrong???
MOVE AROUND
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:08 AM
I'll post a report later tonight. Good hybrid action later Baffin. I'll fill you in. Let's just say that Josh's hole was on fire... For those of you that don't know, let your imagination run wild.
Are those centimeters?
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:12 AM
He could have used the tongue stretch method! haha
I would be more than happy to get into some of those in the mornin!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:14 AM
Dallas, if I'm reading that right, that would be a yard stick, which would be 36 INCHES. If the minimum is 18, then he would have doubled the minimum. Unless of course you are just kidding.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:19 AM
are u guys catchin 36 inch hybrids? how much would they weigh if those are inches
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:20 AM
Go get em Josh, post up some cool pics when ya do... great looking hybrids right there.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:21 AM
I wonder how many guys are calling in sick tomorrow.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:23 AM
not me........
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:25 AM
Cant tomorrow but I'll be there Thursday. Baffin are you and Seth getting together tomorrow?
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:26 AM
2.54 cm = 1 inch, I don't think they are centimeters
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:31 AM
Fishybiz is the hybrid whisperer, if he is posting pics of his hybrids they are well beyond legal...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:34 AM
Cant tomorrow but I'll be there Thursday. Baffin are you and Seth getting together tomorrow?
?-
John L- sent you a PM
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:35 AM
Fishybiz is the hybrid whisperer, if he is posting pics of his hybrids they are well beyond legal...
CAPTAIN ADVENTURE
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:38 AM
can't wait to read his adventure of the day, have my popcorn and soda ready to go. Nobody writes like the hybrid whisperer, that man has mad skills
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:40 AM
+1
Although you have to wait until 2 in the morning...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:48 AM
john, i hooked seth up with anglerjosh. i gave him his number. disregaurd Baffinbay.
Posted By: HerefishE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:50 AM
I know this thread is about sandbass but Tarpon fly has this Friday morning open for some sandy/crappie tube/yak/ floatation device fishing.TFly has a extra tube but you will need flippers anyone interested in going with me hit me up you can call @ 214-597-3667. Michael's the name.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 05:05 AM
Dallas, if I'm reading that right, that would be a yard stick, which would be 36 INCHES. If the minimum is 18, then he would have doubled the minimum. Unless of course you are just kidding.
like i said.... they look short.
either: this guy caught 3 foot hybrids, or he displayed 14" UNDERS in this picture.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 05:16 AM
I wonder how many guys are calling in sick tomorrow.
Well I screwed up. Last week about this time. I said the the cable guy was coming in on Friday. It rained all day Friday. Racked my brain for Monday to think of a way out but couldnt do it. Have to think of something else Tomorrow.
Wife has a flat
Kid sick - Used to many times
electrical problem from the city- ummmmm
have to got go to court - used it
Eye Dr, Ummm but I do need to, good idea
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 05:42 AM
Your going to the doctor to get cut- thats good for a least two days of fishing...
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 05:53 AM
is anybody on here good are reel schematics i took my reel apart to oil and lube it and now when i reel it, it grinds im not sure whats the prob.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:03 AM
OK to all victims of the "fishing ruler", that is a prop received from friends long ago. No it isn't in centimeters and no the fish weren't 32 inches long but shucks it isn't even April "FOOLS" Day.
I assure you all fish were easily legal.
I assure you I released 6 undersized fish besides the 3.
I assure you that the prop is a measuring stick for the imagination and my thought process was to see how many "payasos" fall victim and play the "let's make assumptions and post comments that aren't based on fact or first hand knowledge"...
Litterary prose still to come after I mull the reactions of a select few who don't know my humor or ethics.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:04 AM
If it a name brand reel, the company should have a website that displays the reel diagrams in PDF format.
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:06 AM
ok ya its an abu garcia 102 cardinal
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:06 AM
Uhhh. Thanks Loan Guy for the link. I was so uninformed on fish regulations...
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:08 AM
OK hopefully they have it. I don't have any abu garcia reels so I can't help you on whether they have it displayed on their website or not. Hopefully it works for you.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:25 AM
knowing FISHYBIZ, this guy only bring MONSTER HYBRID to bake in his MONSTER GRILL. He a PRo, he know what he doing.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:43 AM
as get real would say "those some licks right there" fishbiz
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 07:43 AM
And for the sake of logging the days fishing report in computer heaven so that random internet fisherman can Google to their liking....:
Started the morning by meeting BaffinBay. Plan was to follow the patterns and tendencies of the creek that I've started to comprehend thanks to the tutelage of Tfy the RC fishing master. (Again when I have days like this, I pay homage to Carey for my new found addiction and I do so in all honesty.) The infamous "polish net man" who has the cast netting skills to appropriately earn the moniker "RC Spiderman" was catching bait like the comic book hero catches villains with his web....OK then I woke up from my deja vu-like day dream and realized I better use my minnows..:)
Morning bite seemed slow (but that adjective is relative to the experiences one has on the creek and much like Tiger probably probably thinks that some courses are easy). No I'm not drawing a correlation of my fishing abilities to Tiger Woods and in reality, I'm just an amateur fisherman still learning the creek fishing ways and really have just started to base my learning curve on what has been a grand first year on RC. To put me in my place, we witnessed a guy just slaying the fish right in front of us. I have definitely learned that the bounty pulled from RC is a concoction of elements that include:
1. Proper gear
2. Proper technique
3. Be in the right place at the right time
4. Be in the zone (fishing zone where the fish are)
5. Have "it".
While I am still determining the proper dosage of each ingredient, I definitely have fallen to the saying that 10% of the anglers catch 90% of the fish and vice versa. So I'm sure this unnamed angler probably pulls fish every visit no matter which spot he is on. This guy was seemingly catching on every cast while I was seemingly casting for the occasionaly legal male sandie to be released back for probably 3 or so more hours of livelihood. His SECRET BAIT was a plastic jig. I'm pretty sure all 5 ingredients he was in command of.
One thing that I am now a culprit of is due to the historical success (I guess 3 months can be labeled as history) of great fishing days which are further enjoyed with the company of great souls. What now seems like a slow day can be a huge success to others. This is not being boastfull and I don't classify myself as a braggadocious angler, but now I'm kind of disappointed with double digit catches of Sandies unless they are in the 14-16 inch range it seems. And with the presence of the line-ripping, drag-singing, pole-tugging hybrids in the creek, I'm truly spoiled with the anticipation of the big fish in the water and the letdown of a legal fish that I crank on in.
Well the spot just wasn't tickling my fancy and save for the company of the great humor and dialogue of BaffinBay and the one released short hybrid, I would have gone on an exploratory adventure much earlier. Plus he is committed to that thing called work which is someting that I kind of don't remember what it was like... Come clock, punch-in time for BBay, it was time for me to make a move. I fished further upstream with some success but once again it was the 10-12 inch size fish to be had and I really wasn't in the mood. A guy was leaving the hole with the aforementioned sized fish and we conversed for a bit about the conditions. I should have known that I wouldn't be finding the proper quarry. Fishing the jig and spinner, it was decent speed fishing with a fish on every 3rd or so cast. A couple guys joined me at the spot and I welcomed them in as they said hi (Hmmm...I swear I had an experience that I might have logged in forum history where there was an angler who didn't follow the same fishing etiquette and decided to just cast over me...OK time to move on). He asked what i was using and I suggested a 1/32 jig head and minnow type swimtail. Since he didn't have either, I gave him one (although I don't recall seeing him cast it). They too were successfull in the catch/release type fishing that was going on with the sandies. Almost 12:00 pm and it was time to get some lunch and Tfly's spot he told me (Pancho and Lefty's) for their 5 dollar lunch specials and to ponder whether I should get some more minnows and hit the creek...or, make the hour drive back to Keller and get home to my real life. Somewhere between the chips/salsa and the last sip of my iced tea, the decision was made to get back to the creek and find the legal sized targeted species. The creek lures me back.
Decided to try areas downstream from the AM spot that myself and a select few others have been successful on (and have found away from the masses of folks that crowd a good hole based on internet findings or first hand witness of other's success). For the lazy and conservative fisherman, these spots might not be the best choice and if they are as successful in their bounty... it might be a laborius trip back with thoughts of needing a beverage or wheelbarrow to lend a hand. As Knot at work and Angler_josh say, it's a good kind of pain.
Josh's Hole (no not that hole...) was empty and I would be able to fish the pool in solitude. Banks weren't treacherous like prior visits and water conditions were as I expected after fishing upstream. My SECRET BAIT was cast towards the prior spots that had worked and what do you know...Sandies of the larger 14+ inch model and while not the targeted species, I the covetous angler welcomed to my stringer. I'm not sure at what point the bite turned from Sandies to Hybrids but from a time perspective, it was somewhere around 1:00 pm. (Hmmm, same as last time...)
ZZZZZZZINNNNGGGGGGG!!! went the reel for the sweet sound that I was looking for. After a decent fight, short #1 was released to the fish gods to grow another 2 inches. Following the mantra that where there is one, there has to be others, I now had the anticipatory pulse beating.
After a couple more Sandies, ZZZZZZIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG!!!! OK this one had some shoulders and took me downstream towards some water hazards. Although I didn't see any other anglers around, I heard the footsteps on the path above. Funny how I tried to mentally whisper to my reel to be quiet much like a parent would tell a child to do so in a movie theater or nice restaurant (again experience based). Hopefully the reel music wouldn't draw the pouncing angler on my spot. Having confidence in the drag setting, the 4 lb. line and double uni knot for the flourocarbon topshot, and the 1/64 oz jig head hook (that tends to straighten on a good fish), I fought fish #2 to shore. A legal fish (although some posters feel the need to comment that I kept illegal fish).
Now the best action of my experience took place. 5 casts = 5 hybrids consecutively. Although 3 were short by less than 1/2 inch, this was the bite of my RC life and what coming to the creek has been all about. Keeper #2 and #3 to the stringer easily legal.
After that 30 minute timeframe, the bite switched to Sandies and 2 anglers came down the trail to me. I said hi as they looked over the area. I welcomed Larry and Vu to the spot and told them that it was going well. Since I had to get back to the homestead, I was going to be leaving soon anyway and I gave them some tips/suggestions in hoping of carrying on the bite. OK you guys suck and you shut off the bite...:) Just kidding. You 2 were nice to talk to and hopefully the fruits of labor will come true for you on RC using the suggestions I gave you. Atleast those would be ingredients #1-4:)
Now for the hike back and truth about what it's like to be 40 years old and lugging heavy fish. Set the goal of switching rods in one hand with minnow bucket and stringer in the other at the eyeballed spot 150 yards down the trail. OK switch at 100. Set the next goal at 100 yards and maybe a couple minutes away. OK switch at the next "spot" to rest and my hand hurts for what seems like 5 minutes. Repeat visions of youth, strength, athleticism and toughness mixed with reality of quicker stops. I really need my kid's red wagon...
Kudos to those that like to spend the time to read my stories and for those that haven't fished with me who think I actually am good at fishing this creek...I'm glad the writing has eloquently embellished the angler that I am on TFF. A quick reality check tells me that I'm not even close to that grandiose status. As a matter of fact I have never limited on legal hybrids.... Truly I'm just loving the experience of this severance pay and unemployment status as I have done more fishing and have spent more time with my kids than I have done in the last 10 years.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 10:51 AM
I hate it when you write the short versions. See you at 9:30...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 11:09 AM
wowie.... see yall later. im headed for the slabs and ill stop by the creek later.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 01:16 PM
I am now fully recovered. Now its time to go back out there on the hunt.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 01:27 PM
I'll post a report later tonight. Good hybrid action later Baffin. I'll fill you in. Let's just say that Josh's hole was on fire... For those of you that don't know, let your imagination run wild.
35 Inch Hybrids? lol
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 01:50 PM
Uhhh. Thanks Loan Guy for the link. I was so uninformed on fish regulations...
who's the payaso?
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 02:48 PM
I also had a great evening on RC thanks to Tfly's tutelage. I booked a trip with him mid-February when the sandies were just getting started & still he put me on fish almost continuously. This is my first year fishing in Texas and had never heard of a Sandy ( other than the one I dated in highschool) or a hybrid. Carey is a great guide & teacher and I learned a lot from him. I'm definitely hooked on the hybrids.
I managed to connect with 10 hybrids from 4:30-8:30. I kept 5, released 2 undersized, 2 broke off and 1 straightened the hook.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:30 PM
Got to the creek at about 7 this mornin and by 7:30 I had about 12 keepers on the stringer and left shortly after 9 with a limit! Best day on the creek for me so far! They were drillin a fin-s shad just bouncin along the bottom. I also caught a couple smally hybrids about 13-14 inches but all in all alot of fun on the ultra-light!
Did the best I could to get a pic. with them by myself! lol
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:36 PM
I caught 1 hybrid yesterday...as soon as i caught that fish, four people came over to where i was fishing and threw their lures diagonally in front of me...i didn't say anything, but i think that it's just not right.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:37 PM
Nice mess of fish! Must of been a pain to carry back.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:41 PM
Thanks! Luckily I wasnt very far from the truck it was just climbin up the bank that was a real pain! lol
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 04:49 PM
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD JOB chickenwilly, will be out there tommorrow. maybe my last time there for the year. its time for some crappie.
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 06:29 PM
great catch chickenwilly, I hope there are some left when I get there Thursday.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 08:30 PM
Report: Hit Lavon Lake at 7 AM. My client (Mart) immediatly hooked into a fish within 1 minute. thoughout the morning he caught well over 50 Crappie till 12PM. He left with 17-18 fish. 3 slabs as well. Also took home 5-6 Sandbass to add to the bunch. Left them biting at noon. Almost all the fish were caught on jigs less than 2 ft down. Almost all the crappie were still full of eggs.
$125/Half day
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Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 10:30 PM
Was that you under the bridge? I got to RC around 9:30 and walked by on top (Asian guy with white long sleeve, white baseball cap, waders, and 2 rods).
Adam tried to go back to look for you after I told him that I thought I saw his evil twin. He dumped his phone this morning before I got there (too bad cuz I would have included it in my next novel) and couldn't call you. I will testify that he tried.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 10:33 PM
I'll post a report later tonight. Good hybrid action later Baffin. I'll fill you in. Let's just say that Josh's hole was on fire... For those of you that don't know, let your imagination run wild.
35 Inch Hybrids? lol
Like the "fish ruler"? You've caught and seen too many of these RC fish to know better and couldn't fall victim:)
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 10:36 PM
Novellette to be posted tonight hopefully. I'm back to the real world and will try to break away later. Fishing was good today and I'll leave these brief notes as the precursor:
Have you ever seen a man walk on water???? I have. Story to follow shortly and I doubt you will hear Josh's version first:)
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 11:51 PM
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/09 11:55 PM
Report: Caught about 30 sandies..and 5 Hybrids...took home 15 Mags..and 2 Hybrids that were keepers...one was about 22" and the other I'm guessing was about 23-24 MAYBE 25"...My biggst hybrid of the year..caught at the " Huckleberry Finn" tree..Chicken I dropped my phone in a deep hole at the Huck finn tree..Good bye 350.00$...its a gonner..I walked to the bridge to see if you were there but didnt see you..No pics because..well..My camera phone is siting on the bottom of Rowlett creek.....lol..I snapped some pics of them layin out in the drive way beore I commenced to the cleaning process..as soon as I decide to upload them from the camera I'll post..FishyBiz should post a much more detailed and entertaining report later...alot of exciting/funny events today...including a Quadroople (did I spell that right?) Hybrid Hook-up...
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:25 AM
Don't chuck that phone quite yet, Knot... Seen a buncha phones and cameras saved by a ziplock bag of white rice!
Pull out your phone's battery... fill a large ziplock with white rice... toss in your phone making sure it is completely engulfed... seal the bag, making sure all the air is gone. Wait a week, or so... and cross your fingers.
Future reference... whenever something electronic takes a dip, immediately yank the battery. Don't push any buttons, just pull the batt... then do the rice deal.
GOOD LUCK!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:33 AM
No lol..its GONE..still in the creek...I couldnt get down to where it is..its a STEEP bank and we fished off of a overhanging tree..also it was about a 10 ft deep hole..I wasnt goin for it
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:35 AM
Don't chuck that phone quite yet, Knot... Seen a buncha phones and cameras saved by a ziplock bag of white rice!
Pull out your phone's battery... fill a large ziplock with white rice... toss in your phone making sure it is completely engulfed... seal the bag, making sure all the air is gone. Wait a week, or so... and cross your fingers.
Future reference... whenever something electronic takes a dip, immediately yank the battery. Don't push any buttons, just pull the batt... then do the rice deal.
GOOD LUCK!
I think his phone is still in the creek
from the sounds of it. That sucks
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:38 AM
My Father in law just made a donation to me after I just got off the phone with him and told him the story...his old phone
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:38 AM
well, he beat me to it. Hey knot, I did read where someone on here would have a creek phone? I guess a old cheap one, put their card in there and go. Guess you would still need a new card. Did you have insurance on it?
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:40 AM
Yea I have insurance but the deductable is 150.00 bucks..the phone was 350.00...yea I know I'm stupd for bringing it with me
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:43 AM
Water still about half a foot up and a little stained. Fish everywhere. I was supposed to fish with Fishybiz, Knot and Josh today but was tricked and ended up fishing alone off of Renner Road(?). KARMA eh Knot? Just kidding. No ones fault, just didn't get the three am post from CAPTAIN ADVENTURE. Dude, do you ever sleep? Was an awesome day to fish. Caught over 80 fish easy. Top five fishing day of my life. No giant sandies, but keepers- nothing under 11. The hybrids were all under and had my line snapped a few times. I had the whole creek to myself and actually had time to experiment with different presentations. No crowd to hurry through the fish catching fury. The only thing to make it a better day would have been with my fishing buddies. But I still caught a [censored] load of fish. T-Fly, I saw the guy you were guideing last week (Yukon) around 5, he was pulling them in.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:43 AM
Yeah I was under the bridge Im guessin your the guy that waved. That def. sucks about your phone though Adam!
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:44 AM
na man, sh&* happens, live and learn. Helped me out, I will not take mine anymore, then again, I don't hang out of trees when I fish like you and Josh LOL. Hmmmmmm, that might be why I don't catch anything. You guys must look like Tarzan wanna beeeesssss in that big ol tree. Or mor like George, George, George of the jungle smooth as he could be.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:45 AM
well, he beat me to it. Hey knot, I did read where someone on here would have a creek phone? I guess a old cheap one, put their card in there and go. Guess you would still need a new card. Did you have insurance on it?
I have the "creek" phone and had a "creek" wedding band that is somewhere in the Hell Hole.
Nice fish Willy
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:47 AM
Now that's a thinking man, "creek" wedding band. Very good idea Baff
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:51 AM
Baffin sorry about the confusion about my son Seth and the pm's. Sound's like you had a great day. Seth and I will be there Thursday and would like the extra company if your interested?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:54 AM
Now that's a thinking man, "creek" wedding band. Very good idea Baff
Thinking Wife, my friend. She was pretty upset when I lost the ORIGINAL band o' gold.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 12:55 AM
Baffin sorry about the confusion about my son Seth and the pm's. Sound's like you had a great day. Seth and I will be there Thursday and would like the extra company if your interested?
No problem. The rest of the week I have 1 hour each morning before work. If I can make it I will.
Posted By: DoubleT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 01:03 AM
I've been enjoying these posts for a few weeks now hoping to get some time to get over there. Haven't been yet....I happened to drive by RC about 4:30pm today and there were easily about 30 cars and probably more coming as work ends.
Is there enough elbow room and adequet fishing holes for that many people?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 01:06 AM
about 3 miles worth of action
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 01:08 AM
I've been enjoying these posts for a few weeks now hoping to get some time to get over there. Haven't been yet....I happened to drive by RC about 4:30pm today and there were easily about 30 cars and probably more coming as work ends.
Is there enough elbow room and adequet fishing holes for that many people?
At 5 there was at least 60. 8 people fishing under the bridge.
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 01:17 AM
Had a good day of fishin today want to thank...angler_josh, knot at work, and fishybiz for letting me tag along had an awesome time with yall. And josh I owe you that 5 bucks.
I guess that was the admission of watching a person imitate "Jesus".
I wish we had Samual L. Jackson with us to tell us hes tired of those snakes
. And Im sorry for not using the right size line
. Only caught 7 keepers and gave them to fishybiz. I hope you enjoy my fruits of labor lol.
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 01:38 AM
Nice fish Willy.
I am done fishing these creeks. Time to catch monster catfish now in my usual spots. Need some real tug on the line.
But boy those damn hybrids where a blast this year. Caught 6 all together. All where an absolute blast.
What is a good size line to use? Im using spiderwire and its about 10 lbs test and only .010" in diameter. Is that too big?
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 01:45 AM
it depends on what ur fishing for fishing for jocky
I have been going after sandies mostly or really anything i can catch. A guy that i tag along with sometimes told me my line is to big and i need to get 6 lb test.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 02:28 AM
i use 6 mono. if u get a hybrid u better have your drag set right
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 02:33 AM
I always use 6 pound also but alot of people use 4! Next time I get up to gander mtn. Im gonna pick some 4 pound cajun
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 02:38 AM
Fishing line jocky 4 lb works best, open your drag. The very best thing to do is book a trip with Tarponfly. He will teach you what you need to know. If you cant do that then spend a lot of time reading the threads from the beginning of this topic and you'll pick up on a lot of things. The money spent for Tfly's services is small in comparison to the knowledge gained.
Posted By: donsmith249
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 04:14 AM
Jocky, I have to agree with John L. I went out with Tarponfly last Thursday, and we flat wore them out. Not only was it allot of fun catching, but I learned allot. Highly recommend him.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 04:38 AM
I've been enjoying these posts for a few weeks now hoping to get some time to get over there. Haven't been yet....I happened to drive by RC about 4:30pm today and there were easily about 30 cars and probably more coming as work ends.
Is there enough elbow room and adequet fishing holes for that many people?
At 5 there was at least 60. 8 people fishing under the bridge.
Thats why I quit going out there(today) Its crazy
Darn I thought I was going to bring it to a 100
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 05:15 AM
ANYONE GUIDE STRIPER FISHING ON THE BANK and ONLY LURE please. PM me please. I dotn want to catch them minnows, shads, frogs, chicken liver or anything that smell and move. I want to catch them on pencil popper and other lures. let me know if you do guide striper fishing at texoma on the bank. thanks
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 11:00 AM
Oops! I fell asleep;( I didn't even get to watch my beloved LA LAKERS. Getting back to reality and life's responsibilities interfered with my ability to remain in the fishing realm and post a proper report last night.
However I know I have been fishing too much when I wake up without the benefit of an alarm clock at 4:45, scared that I overslept for another round of RC madness.
Quick look around the room in total darkness wondering where I am and what time it is. Flashes of creek visions in slideshow format or short clips are quickly envisioned and soon dissipate as the mental acuity comes back and the realization that I'm just sitting here takes place.
Thus, I'm still too groggy to properly collect my thoughts and reflect on yesterday's events. Let's just add to the preview by asking the lurkers here, "does anybody know how you take this picture
and put it on paste it on this picture in lieu of the normal reptilian head?"
Caption would read, "Did anybody see this man running downstream from near the Gun Range to the Firewheel Bridge? He would have adorned double waders but all detailed facial features might have been blurry as the total distance covered might have taken less than 1 minute in near-light speed animation. Potentially, you would have only seen the aftermath of water droplets or mist as he was able to move so quickly on the top of the water that some might have confused him as Jesus. Not to be alarmed as he was not fleeing the scene of a crime, outrunning police, or escaping the Game Wardens after throwing a cast net. Details of the events indicate that it was a harmless garter snake and it might have been a fake one for that matter. The aforementioned suspect first dove headfirst in the creek fully engulfing the double waders to appear "sumo-like" in body form. Once discovering that the potential serpent was potentially still alive, the suspect proceeded to rise on plane like a jetboat does in .2 seconds and then proceeded to hydroplane much like the picture above. Very impressive to say the least and very distracting though for the hybrid anglers. This might have shut off the bite now that I think of it...or it was the vibration of the 3 other angler's laughter???
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 02:24 PM
He would have looked liked this...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 02:35 PM
From Jeff:
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 03:35 PM
Its all about quality, not quantity.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 03:44 PM
Nice job NightFisher. That is the fish that broke my 10 lbs test line. When did you catch them?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 03:45 PM
Nice Lee. It seems Fishybiz has been seen and raised...
Yeah Lee, tells us exactly where they were?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 03:54 PM
Sandbass are good eatin when fillet is soaked in mlik.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 03:58 PM
I already knew where you were...
The nighttime beverage station- NBS
And you were using Dentyne Peppermint Gum again, chewed for one day, as bait didn't you. I can't keep it on the hook. Spearmint doesn't work. Neither does any flavor of Bubbalicious.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 04:04 PM
Lee,
You seem to understand (and think like a) hybrid more than any of us. When are you starting to guide for hybrids?
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 04:10 PM
You know that one fish that broke your 4lb line? I got him. 27 Inches 11lbs (uncertified cheapazz scale)
Quality, not Quantity.
Lee
is that in centimeters?
LOL
wtg.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 04:11 PM
Hybrids, none.
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 04:54 PM
Thats an awesome bunch of hybrids Lee! Way to go!
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 05:19 PM
I give credit to Carey and an old wise asian man for teaching me the basics last year.
Hey, I am not that OLD ... yet
..........j/k
It wasn't me
hey nightfisher, it was nice seeing you catch those hybrids. see me throwing your direction from your left hand side?..lol..i was in the white shirt, glasses, and camo hat. saw you land two nice ones. then the guy from the otherside landed a whopper too. i should have taken that spot before u..hehehe...then again, im a rookie at the creek. maybe next year.my cousin and i did manage to catch 15 really nice sandies after we left that spot. i hooked onto a hybrid then lost it though. was going to say hi to you but you seemed to be in your "zone"...next time though.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 09:05 PM
Sandy + Beer batter YUM!
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 10:06 PM
bam and BAM!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 10:13 PM
Nice lick Sandbassman
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 11:18 PM
I... MUST...HOLD...BACK...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 11:28 PM
DIDN'T...YOU...LIMIT...THIS...MORNING...
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/09 11:33 PM
K, your right. There are no Hybrids in Rowlett creek.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 12:11 AM
What would really suck, would be to catch a 36 incher like Fishybiz and you couldn't keep it...
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 01:02 AM
OK a brief report from yesterday since my day of real life Honey Do's is now over:
Plan was to meet the usual cohorts and attack the creek with the purpose of having a "hybrids gone wild" type action. Based on the prior week's patterns, Tuesday would be ripe for action on the big mammas. Prepped the rod/reels and tackle for action.
I let the wife-o know that I was going fishing and she said, "I need you to take my mom to the airport at 8:00 or take the kids to school". D'OH!!! as Homer Simpson would say.
So I let Angler_Josh, Knot At Work, and Baffin Bay know that I would be late and save me some fish. Damm I had a lot of PMs Monday that I read, replied, re-read, re-replied to. Thus the 4:00 am report the other day.
After dropping the evil woman off at DFW, I made the remaining drive with the visions of grandeur. Anticipating seeing the other amigos at Josh's Hole with full stringers or perched in Huck Finn's tree (although I couldn't quite picture Baffin involved in a 3some in the tree with those 2...). I passed Chicken Willy under the bridge (Or it was Knot at Works twin separated at birth) and waved hi although we have never met. I walked the path down to Josh's Hole and nobody was to be found. Could the bite have been soooo good that they limited and left already by 9:30 am???? I decided to trek further to Huck Finn's tree and potentially start there since it would be easier to lug fish back to the car rather than lug fish from Josh's Hole to the tree to the car....
Well what do you know. There was Angler_Josh and Knot at Work together in the tree. Cathchnkeepers was on the bank (not on the tree...I wonder if he wanted his own personal space and avoid the halitosis or B.O. that would come from the close proximities). BaffinBay was nowhere to be found (I wonder if he found his own tree...). The 2 tree huggers had nice stringers of Sandies and hybrids and Knot at Work had a big mamma that was worthy of the RC top 10 list.
A story immediately unfolded:
Knot at Work "didn't quite land" a nice hybrid that Angler_Josh had caught. For those that aren't familiar with tree fishing at RC, it frequently involves fishing blind on one side of the tree, handing off the rod to the other tree hugger on the other side of the tree, and then descending the mangrove-like root system that seems like it is ready to entwine your legs and body as it comes alive. It kind of looks like below. Well there seemed to be a lot of, "it wasn't my fault" and "I tried to lip it" excuses coming from somebody who also thought they had an underwater phone/camera (that's another story...)
Since I wasn't into the 3-way in the tree (I don't swing that way) and fishing has slowed down a bit, it was time to make a move back to Josh's hole and try our luck.
We descended down to the hole and the four of us were able to hook/land some nice Sandies. These were much larger than the other areas that held predominantly males. A good time was had by all but 2 points of reference will forever be engrained in my memory banks...
1. Can you say quadruple hookup!?! As sweet as it is to hook 1 hybrid, or back to back hybrids, or as I did the other day...5 casts and 5 hybrids in a row, there is nothing like the chorus of multiple hybrids on at the same time. This pod of fish wanted to do the dance with us at the same time. It was like the back room at those clubs in Las Vegas (or so I've been told) where the ladies just flock to you at the same time...
ZZZIIINNGGGGGGG - Hookup by myself on a hybrid. Unfortunately it ended up being short.
ZZZZZZIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG - Hookup by Knot at Work (I think the order is correct) as I'm landing my fish. I believe it was barely short.
ZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG - Hookup by Angler_Josh while Adam is still fighting his fish. This fish was legal.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGG - I'm back on another hybrid as I was quick to re-bait after releasing the short.
Now we were doing the tuna shuffle or hybrid hula that I sorely miss from leaving San Diego. Adam I'm under. Josh I'm over. Fishybiz I'm under. The routine continued until finally all fish were landed.
Seth...What the hell are you doing over there? Get over here and cast. Unfortunately the pod was gone.
2. Ophidiophobia = Fear of Snakes. This is the funniest thing I have seen since I have fished the creek. My narration does not do the scenario justice for what was witnessed by the 3 of us. I think Angler_Josh dove with his waders underwater to avoid the 12 inch snake swimming our way. Once his impersonation of "a sperm whale diving the depths" was over, he surfaced like the great white shark in the Planet Earth series when it comes out of the water striking the sea lion. Immediately upon coming back down from the sky to the water's surface, he then proceeded like a basilisk running on the surface tension of the water created by the web-like boots he adorned. Seth said it best, "Did you see Jesus"? Now with his waders full of creek water as though he was wearing an inverted parachute that was used to hold a lifetime supply of H2O, with face flushed, Josh continued to move downstream away from the cute critter that was equally as scared. You should have seen the scared look on that little snake... Josh immediately took to lighting a cigarette to calm his nerves even though he had sworn off smoking years ago...
Josh, try this link for a cure and let me know how it goes:)
http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/downloads/phobias_fears/snake-phobia.htmlWell at the bare minimum, I can write this report with the honesty and integrity that I strive for. I was outfished this day by Adam and Josh in the Hybrid category for the first time.
"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut" or "Every dog has his day" or "eventually if you bet on red, it will happen".
No keeper hybrids for me. Just 3 or so short fish released.
Oh by the way, I bet they wish I brought my kid's red wagon to tote the fish back to the car. Yes it was a good kind of pain...
Fishybiz Disclaimer: For those of you who can't handle the sexual inuendo or think that these statements are freudian slips, please allow me to clearly state that it is merely added humor/enjoyment in text only.
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:06 AM
A great story told as only a master word smith could.
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:18 AM
Big time fish, guys! ...but that story kinda took the cake, FB
Ain't nothin' better than a good story to some of us old farts. Course big fish pics are hard to beat... hmmm, maybe combination of both... mmm mmm mmm
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:39 AM
As soon as I find the USB cord for my digi camera I'll upload pics of my sandies and hybrids laid out on the driveway before they met the Filet board
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:06 AM
Okay finally got my pics ready..Fishy Biz couldnt have given a better report..it was quite the day with Hybrids..I caught 5 (3 unders) and hooked up with 2 others that ran me down creek under some roots and left me defeated..here are the 2 hybrids I kept compared with my 3 biggest sandies...
We had a great time as well as some great fishing...I caught my PB Hybrid and took home 15 other sandies but my photo session was brief before I spent 2 1/2 hours cleaning them.....I have 2 full Freezer bags full and ready for a fish fry this weekend..on another note Deep fried with Louisiana fish seasoning is pretty much some damn good fixin's..Tight lines and as always it was a pleasure to share the creek with Fishy Biz and Angler Josh...CatchKeepers it was a pleasure to meet & fish with you...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:48 AM
Josh, Indiana Jones and most people. All in the same boat- SNAKES. Shame on you Fishybiz for picking on Josh. It is a phobia to most people, especially waders and bank fishermen. Although to leave it at Ophidiophobia (snakes), would be meiosistic, wouldn't you agree. Herpetophobia (reptiles) is more the ticket (for that small, select group of nude waders, Chelonaphobia is the fear of turtles). Mean Cottonmouths chasing you throughout the creeks; then 6-7 foot rattlesnakes as round as footballs tired of swimming across the bay while your wading, pissed-off and just want to fang something. Then there are the posts of the 13 foot alligators at the mouth of the creek, thanks T-Fly. You never think about it, until your wading alone... in reptilian waters... like upstream, by the new pipe. Wading along the bank, hearing a twig snap behind you as a hybrid engulfs your x-rap. Already lost in the gloat your preparing to tell the other guys. You hear a gentle, yet distinct slap of water near the bank. Slowly turning to see the 40 foot Anaconda (that someone let go 9 years ago cause it ate their cat) enter the water and stop. Tounge flickering about two foot away from your left ear because your bent over trying to get the two [censored] Bud Lights that fell down inside your waders when you set the hook. Or a different scenario, Wading along the bank, hearing a twig snap behind you as a hybrid bigger than one of Fishbiz's 3 footers engulfs your x-rap. Slowly turning to see what just bumped into your rear, as you're now trying to take your waders off to get to the Bud Lights. You are perplexed by two things. 1) People who throw trash into the creek. 2) How are those truck tires floating? Then the tires move and opens its big [censored] mouth and show its big [censored] teeth. You instinctively transmogrify into battle mode and defend yourself with the only weapons you have, a cheap rod & reel and two Bud Lights. After a quick 30 minutes the fight is a draw. The predator withdraws in defeat. As you slowly make it to the bank, resigned to live another day, a man made abject during battle, you realize you beat the living [censored] out of a Walmart flip-flop. I am not saying this has happened. I am saying it could. Okay, its kinda going overboard I know. But thats how a phobia is. Try wading RC at night. You talk about freaky. You can go way beyond snakes and alligators. Now we're getting into Sasquatch and some Chupacabra [censored]. Okay Big Man, wade RC at night with 5-6 roasting chickens strapped to your [censored].
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:58 AM
Wise one I have learned again from you.
"transmogrify" is my new found word that will be used frequently in conversation with strangers when speaking in person. I can't wait to read the body language and facial expressions.
Baffin, I will not strap anything on.
Now I just need to get back to RC for another adventure so that it can be broadcast on the world wide web.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:04 AM
The body language and facial expressions are similar to the character portrayed by Jason Statham in the TRANSPORTER series, very similar. Similar fighting style as well.
What the hell you talking about strapping on anything? Oh, the chickens
I picked up trasmogrify from Calvin & Hobbs some years back.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:27 AM
There are no Hybrids, they are all fished out, thank you for reading.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:56 AM
nice catch nightfisher.
(nice fish too)
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 12:53 PM
Excellent job, Lee! The best quality with great quantity.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 01:25 PM
nice catch nightfisher.
(nice fish too)
HaHa naw thats just my roomate. Girls make the fish look bigger. So far she is the only girl who would hold a dead fish.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 01:32 PM
ANY REPORTS? My buddy went fishing last night and limited out around 11pm.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 01:54 PM
lol my girl can catch her own fish and take it off the hook by herself.
i was at a friends house down the road from RC. so i decided to spot by and fish for a little bit. caught 8 sandbass and 2 hybrids in about 45mins.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:17 PM
the hybrid action is on.....catching more hybrids than sandies....3 other friends and i caught well over a total of 30 hybrids
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:28 PM
the hybrid action is on.....catching more hybrids than sandies....3 other friends and i caught well over a total of 30 hybrids
You mean all the hybrids are gone and you can't catch any.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:52 PM
man... its definetly going to be a warzone today lol.
Posted By: BMW_TT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 02:56 PM
I didn't know you live with Hang, Lee
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:03 PM
I didn't know you live with Hang, Lee
Yah she just moved in with us Sunday. Whos this?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:05 PM
the hybrid action is on.....catching more hybrids than sandies....3 other friends and i caught well over a total of 30 hybrids
Sand bass man,
Is this for real, or you're just kidding?
Posted By: BMW_TT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:06 PM
Chun
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 03:16 PM
Ahhh ok. yah shes cool as hell man, loaded up my minnow bucket for me. You need to go out before they are all fished out. Hit up Johnny and go to his hole.
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:25 PM
i am for real, but all the hybrids are gone now...just perches left
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:34 PM
Thanks Sand bass man! Too bad that hybrids were gone. But, it's time to catch some perch.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:34 PM
i am for real, but all the hybrids are gone now...just perches left
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:40 PM
^^ Holy mother of Jesus Niel, that would be a nice wall hanger. For me anyways.
Posted By: KrazyFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:44 PM
That one is just 15 pounders and the other one was 16+.. I am looking for something a little bigger to mound for a hybrids.
I am looking for 18 to 20 pounders to mound. It is there, and I am going to catch it.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:47 PM
No doubt. Let me know when u have a good hunch. I want to hit it up again.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 04:58 PM
Fished this morning before work. Would have limited on Magnums at the Hell Hole if I didn't have to go. Rapala x-rap is da bomb. Brought home 15 in an hour. Left them biting...My waders and I found a new hole as well. Glad I had my belt on. Creek phone #2 is no more. Still have creek ring #5 though. Would have loved to see Fishybiz find it. Saw a guy at Omaha pull in a HUGE perch. Lucky he had the surf rod going.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 05:06 PM
is there a certain color xrap that is best? i pulled in a few on the transparent white one day.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 05:13 PM
The one that looks like a minnow (shiner) xtr-6
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 06:19 PM
I like "clown" pattern x rap 8...chartrouse body with red head..
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 10:36 PM
caught a bunch of dinks below pv. walked above pv to fish near black pipe up there since i havn't tried it this year and there were 2 cast netters. they were right where i wanted to fish.didnt have my phone or i would have called the warden. i yelled hey knuckleheads you better move on and a couple minutes later they were gone. sure the fish were depleted in that area so i ended up going home. thanks alot to the knuckleheads. next time i will have my phone on me even though i am sure i will soak it for sure trying to walk near pv. see yawl out there.
will pick up a couple xraps up at bps
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 10:39 PM
xrap 8, orange and black!! cant go wrong witht hat. i also like the green stripe pattern, and all white too. i like all XRAP except that super bright neon green, that walmart alway carry and no one buy.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/09 10:41 PM
krazyfish, damnnn nice signature!! if i catch one that big this year i m going to take a picture and blow it up and hang it on my room. IF i dont catch anything that big, i just borrow your pics and print it and let you sign the picture Krazy.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 01:37 AM
caught a bunch of dinks below pv. walked above pv to fish near black pipe up there since i havn't tried it this year and there were 2 cast netters. they were right where i wanted to fish.didnt have my phone or i would have called the warden. i yelled hey knuckleheads you better move on and a couple minutes later they were gone. sure the fish were depleted in that area so i ended up going home. thanks alot to the knuckleheads. next time i will have my phone on me even though i am sure i will soak it for sure trying to walk near pv. see yawl out there.
will pick up a couple xraps up at bps
i spent a couple of hours there this morning. dig better at pipe than the hole below there.
lots of dinks.
caught them on rooster tails, kastmasters and shad crank(like an xrap)
couldnt find anything bigger.
a guy who has been fishing the creek for 15yrs stopped for a chat. he said he found the bigger fish hiding too.
and expressed disgust at all of the cast nets.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 02:11 AM
runs about over when you catch dinks up there in years past
Posted By: justkeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 02:22 AM
where is a good spot to fish at night on the creeks?
Tarpon fly where else do you guide? How late in the year are the sand bass running? What are your rates?
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 03:16 AM
caught a bunch of dinks below pv. walked above pv to fish near black pipe up there since i havn't tried it this year and there were 2 cast netters. they were right where i wanted to fish.didnt have my phone or i would have called the warden. i yelled hey knuckleheads you better move on and a couple minutes later they were gone. sure the fish were depleted in that area so i ended up going home. thanks alot to the knuckleheads. next time i will have my phone on me even though i am sure i will soak it for sure trying to walk near pv. see yawl out there.
will pick up a couple xraps up at bps
went to the creek this evening around 7...saw these knuckleheads using cast nets about 100 yards down stream of pleasant valley...i started fishing about 100 yards downstream from them...fresh dead shads was all over the bank where i was fishing...10 minutes later, they came to the spot where i was fishing and about to use their cast nets...i told them, "get lost amigos"...they left after that...
Report: caught a total of five, 3 keepers for 2 hours at the gun range.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 03:26 AM
Interesting. I was at the hole about 200 yrs up from the bride. Amigo's were catching BIG(nightfisher big) ones on the old secret bait. Anyway there was dead shad all other the place.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:35 AM
Pics from this morning before work.
Posted By: hellbender
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:39 AM
do the shad spawn be taking place up in there
Posted By: jiggernewbie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:43 AM
Nice mess there Baffin. It was fun watchin you kill'em today.
Jig
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 01:06 PM
Interesting. I was at the hole about 200 yrs up from the bride. Amigo's were catching BIG(nightfisher big) ones on the old secret bait. Anyway there was dead shad all other the place.
You talking about that one hole we fished together one time right?
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 02:36 PM
Was nice to meet you this morning fishybiz, hope you and BaffinBay got into them. I fished for about another 30 min after you left and didn't even get a bite. You must be good luck or something. Hope to see you at the creek sometime soon. Wish I could have stayed and hooked up with you and the gang at another spot.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 03:41 PM
Just left Fishbiz to come to work. He must be good luck just to you Steve. We caught a few sandies before I left (9:45). Fishybiz is trying to top Lee, so he is going for the big perch... Left him to fish with SilverKing at "Josh's Hole". He said he was going to move to "Adam's Phone Depot" and do some Monkey Fishin' in the trees. I am confident he will catch today, he is loaded for bear. They were there, just short bites right now. Everyone hang tight, He will post his detailed report (novelette) around 2 am...
Lee you going out tonight?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:09 PM
No, I have to deliver fish to some families. Then im going to clean and fillet fish all night. LOL Micheal, trying to stir things up ic, this isnt a competition. I hope fishybiz does catch a nice one though.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:15 PM
caught a load of sandies, hybrids at a double secret spot with a triple secret bait with a quadruple secret rod n reel
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:16 PM
caught a load of sandies, hybrids at a double secret spot with a triple secret bait with a quadruple secret rod n reel
Pics or it didnt happen.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:33 PM
Taxson just called me and told me last night around 10pm, under the FW bridge, he was fishing with some friends on the other side. A guy waded across, through their lines (with night bobbers) and told them he wanted to net the fish. He said if they would move their lines he would give them some netted fish. BALLS/IGNORANCE. Taxson pulled in his line and told them to net (waiting to call the GW). After some time, they left. Sidebar: taxson was walking back to Castle Dr. around pole 14, said he almost stepped on a 3 foot Copperhead.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:36 PM
No, I have to deliver fish to some families. Then im going to clean and fillet fish all night. LOL Micheal, trying to stir things up ic, this isnt a competition. I hope fishybiz does catch a nice one though.
Not a competition, but everyone wants a big one, their PB.
...and if wasn't a big deal, no one would post pics...
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:36 PM
Taxson said he almost stepped on a 3 foot Copperhead.
And hats why i dont goto the creek at night!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:37 PM
PAINTBALL!!!
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:38 PM
Lol dude actually told them he was gonna net some fish hahaha
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:38 PM
Taxson said he almost stepped on a 3 foot Copperhead.
And hats why i dont goto the creek at night!
You want to see whats coming !!!
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:40 PM
Taxson said he almost stepped on a 3 foot Copperhead.
And hats why i dont goto the creek at night!
You want to see whats coming !!!
Yes so i will have ample time to get a head start.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:40 PM
Lol dude actually told them he was gonna net some fish hahaha
taxson is not fond of netters in the least anyway. I'm surprised he didn't NINJA the guy.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:41 PM
Taxson said he almost stepped on a 3 foot Copperhead.
And hats why i dont goto the creek at night!
You want to see whats coming !!!
Yes so i will have ample time to get a head start.
DIVE! DIVE! DIVE! ALL AHEAD FLANK SPEED!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:41 PM
No, I have to deliver fish to some families. Then im going to clean and fillet fish all night. LOL Micheal, trying to stir things up ic, this isnt a competition. I hope fishybiz does catch a nice one though.
Not a competition, but everyone wants a big one, their PB.
...and if wasn't a big deal, no one would post pics...
What pics i dont see any!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:48 PM
No, I have to deliver fish to some families. Then im going to clean and fillet fish all night. LOL Micheal, trying to stir things up ic, this isnt a competition. I hope fishybiz does catch a nice one though.
Not a competition, but everyone wants a big one, their PB.
...and if wasn't a big deal, no one would post pics...
What pics i dont see any!
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 04:57 PM
Taxson said he almost stepped on a 3 foot Copperhead.
And hats why i dont goto the creek at night!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 05:01 PM
Always good to be among friends...
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 07:35 PM
hey guys didnt post yesterday but caught a lot of fish only 7 keepers. caught a catfish on a roadrunner. but the day was a great fishing day fished the north side of the bridge just right before it and had some good luck there. other than that fishd a couple other spot and didnt really do all too good.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 08:56 PM
yall should have seen josh when we were fishing lavon the other day..... that guy is more sfraid of snakes than a 3 year old little girl. i made it a point to make sure i pointed every single snake out just to see him run. funny stuff. if you see it in person you will laugh too. he will quit fishing for awhile if he sees one too..............
Posted By: angler_josh
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 09:08 PM
................
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 09:11 PM
I'm tired of these mutha *%&$#$ snakes! in this mutha $%&%&* lake!
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 10:01 PM
I see snakes all the time at night. Couple days ago there was a big black snake swimming right next to me. Tried to steal my fish. I grabbed my net and wacked it on the head. He swam away.
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 10:09 PM
Not the normal report:
Fishing for Sandies was easy today.
Fishing for hybrids was tough. Maybe my mosquito spray offended the hybrids today.
Not many stories to elaborate on other than meeting many forum folks for the first time so it's nice to fish with those who "almost know you". Common theme amongst these folks....almost all have hired Tfly.
Oh Josh, "I saw the same snake at your hole". I couldn't get close enough to rub its head though...
I fished Huck Finn tree for easy limits on sandies but it wasn't the pescatorial delight that I was looking for.
Pray for 1 more week of hybrid action should he rain come to fruition.
Click here to see Video
Posted By: buck52
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 10:19 PM
Nice to meet you Derek.
Caught 20+ sandies, 1 small perch, broke off a larger one
Omaha for the most part. Jigs and Xrap
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/09 10:28 PM
The Hybrid whisperer struck out??
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 03:10 AM
Yesterday Seth aka CatchnKeepers guided me. We hiked, hiked, did I say we hiked to Huckfinn. When we arrived there was a large snake in the water below right of the tree. Seth caught several sandies, kept 2, dropped 1. I caught several dinks and yellow bass. We moved to Josh's faverite, pretty much the same, Seth catching me getting short strikes. We decided to go to the bridge and met Daveag99. Dave said we just missed BaffinBay. Dave gave us a heads up on the hole BB had just caught severl large perch. We walked down there but it was elbow to elbow so we went back to the bridge. We got in the water and stared moving upstream. We have fished this strech the last 2 or 3 times and it has been the most productive for us. Naturaly Seth started catchin fish right away. He found a submerged log and with every cast he would work that log and bring in a sandy. I finally found a spot with the same results. We ran out of minnows and I wanted to try the plastic minnows Tfly had told us about. I was working my way to a log to set my back pack on and found a hole that was deeper than my waders are tall. I couldnt get out fast and got soaked. This was my first time to really take on water in these waders and I had forgotten how unpleasent it is to have cold water working its way to my boots by way of any and all passages created by the body parts I'm trying to keep dry. That ended the fishing and it was a long ride home. We did take out 11 and gave them to a friend.
Posted By: CatchnKeepers
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 05:20 AM
is anyone good at putting spinning reels back together i need some help i have a reel iv used twice took it apart to oil didnt really know what i was doing but i know now that ill never take one apart. but if anyone knows what they are doing and can help me out that would be just wonderful. i have a abu garcia cardinal 102.
Posted By: jiggernewbie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 05:54 AM
I fished north and south of the FW Bridge and not much luck. Caught two keepers and a dink (left them there for another day). Stepped on an unseen rock did the, oh $#@*! dance and long story short ended up wet from the neck down. Still, a day fishing is better than a day getting ignored by an irritated wife for going fishing the day before j/k. Baffin next time brother for sure looking forward to it.
Jig
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 06:15 AM
John L- you should have come crappie fishing! we are tearing them up right now.....
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 10:36 AM
Gonna try the Sat Morning Circus for a few hours. I'll post later.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 02:14 PM
Went early around 5:30 this morning. Fished a hole I have always wanted but never a spot. There was one guy there and he was the "Wise Asian" Carey talked about Nice guy. I hooked 3 Hybrid in 10 Min. His friend came so I moved on to make room. I left around 8 AM to go on a Harley ride. When i walked back by there was at least 6 people in that hole. If I knew that was going to happen I would have stayed. Went on down and cought a few sandies.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 04:45 PM
Interesting. I was at the hole about 200 yrs up from the bride. Amigo's were catching BIG(nightfisher big) ones on the old secret bait. Anyway there was dead shad all other the place.
You talking about that one hole we fished together one time right?
Si
Posted By: SteveStrasemeier
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 06:38 PM
Fished the hole South of FW bridge, hung out with Brent for a while, not much doing, just a few, tried everything. Went back to the car and got my cast net. Had the pleasure of running into BaffinBay under the bridge. After BaffinBay showed me how to round up the shad we filled both our buckets with one cast. Went North of the FW bridge with BaffinBay and had the pleasure of meeting TheNightFisher. First fish on I had a breakoff (didn't have my drag set right). After that caught one real nice sandie then 3 catfish all on live shad. All in all it was a good day fishing with some good folks!
Posted By: sling
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/09 10:40 PM
I was thinking about taking my canoe south from miller rd, is that passable in a canoe or am I going to have to carry it over some shallow spots?
Anyone want to go tomorrow early am? I could use a body at the front of the boat, an ice chest filled with water for a ballast isn't much of a partner.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 01:56 AM
Broke down a purchased some secret bait and fished a common hybrid hole around 6PM. OMG it was on!!!! I will be back!!!! Saw 3 people cathch 11 in same 20 min I caught 3 and broke off 3 more...no more 4LB line...Hybrid time.It turned on like a switch and only lasted 45 min. If I was more prepared I would have a limit.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 08:05 PM
Hello, my name is Lee. I have been fishing in rowlett ctrek for 1 year. All of those stories about hybirds is not ture. T there are no hybirds in rowlett creek, juts over sized Whites or perch. If you are reading this and never post, u are a scrub.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 08:18 PM
Hybird? Never heard of such a fish!
Posted By: jiggernewbie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 11:05 PM
= all I ever catch.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 11:28 PM
limit on peach... hech yah!!!!!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 11:30 PM
Lee, you going out tonight?
Anybody know how the crowd is at FW bridge?
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/09 11:54 PM
caught some above fw bridge. alot of small ones im catching.some nice ones. bridge had some guys there earlier
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 01:57 AM
Hybird? Never heard of such a fish!
It's not a fish. It's a bird, and I have not caught one yet. I've caught a lot of "peach" though.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 03:31 PM
Does anyone know if this rain would stimulate the fish to go back to the Rowlett Creek for this season?
Is the annual sand bass run for the RC over?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 03:42 PM
I was wondering the same thing. Most (95%) of the fish I caught this last week were spawned out. My guess is they will ride the waters out and its over for the most part.So sad i just figured the perch out...
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 05:02 PM
Well since you just figured them out...you will have an edge on them next season!! Its been a good first season for me!
Posted By: ChickenWilly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 05:09 PM
Hopefully we can drag one more week out! I dont want it to be over! lol
Posted By: TDDNT
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 06:42 PM
it is not over till the fat woman sings..
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 06:42 PM
Yesterday Seth aka CatchnKeepers guided me. We hiked, hiked, did I say we hiked to Huckfinn. When we arrived there was a large snake in the water below right of the tree. Seth caught several sandies, kept 2, dropped 1. I caught several dinks and yellow bass. We moved to Josh's faverite, pretty much the same, Seth catching me getting short strikes. We decided to go to the bridge and met Daveag99. Dave said we just missed BaffinBay. Dave gave us a heads up on the hole BB had just caught severl large perch. We walked down there but it was elbow to elbow so we went back to the bridge. We got in the water and stared moving upstream. We have fished this strech the last 2 or 3 times and it has been the most productive for us. Naturaly Seth started catchin fish right away. He found a submerged log and with every cast he would work that log and bring in a sandy. I finally found a spot with the same results. We ran out of minnows and I wanted to try the plastic minnows Tfly had told us about. I was working my way to a log to set my back pack on and found a hole that was deeper than my waders are tall. I couldnt get out fast and got soaked. This was my first time to really take on water in these waders and I had forgotten how unpleasent it is to have cold water working its way to my boots by way of any and all passages created by the body parts I'm trying to keep dry. That ended the fishing and it was a long ride home. We did take out 11 and gave them to a friend.
You didnt meet me at the bridge. Must be an imposter! I have been in the hospital all weekend. My baby girl was born on the 24th. I havent been to the creek in a couple weeks. Both mom and baby were released home on Sunday.
A pic of me and Kaylie...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 08:19 PM
Lee, I sent you a PM.
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/09 10:16 PM
Does anyone know if this rain would stimulate the fish to go back to the Rowlett Creek for this season?
Is the annual sand bass run for the RC over?
anyone taken water temp?
that will likely determine whether any more come upstream or if they all head back to lake
Posted By: John L
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 01:24 AM
Sorry had the wrong Dave. Congrats on the new daughter. Glad yall are home as a family. Hope to meet you next time.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 04:06 AM
there are a few holes down stream that will hold the big perch for another month. like the 20 ft hole.... you have to have a yak though... but they should be there for about 2 weeks or so....
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 04:25 AM
Thanks for your advice!
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 08:34 AM
There still be hybrids, but you have to look for them. there is 2 holes upstream that i normally fish also around 10 to 15 feet that hold hybrid toward the end of the run that after a good rain.
Posted By: sling
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 10:37 AM
Sandies still been in the creek at all? I've been up all night working so I don't have to go in today....gotta drop the little girl off at the day care and head to miller road and see what the post-rain bite is like, if it is at all.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 10:52 AM
there still there
If you guys are sayin that there is a chance for more good catchin, then I will be back.
Posted By: sling
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 03:10 PM
didn't get a bit at miller rd. Moved up to liberty grove on muddy creek(*) and got a couple keepers, water is way up from what it was a couple weeks ago.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 06:35 PM
It just rained 2 inches.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 07:30 PM
water is way up from what it was a couple weeks ago.
Thats amazing !!
Posted By: mikeytx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/09 09:13 PM
last week
blue gills, perch, and other common fish mostly. pulled in a handful of sandies; only 2 where legal limit. was catch/releasing.
What i've been noticing is something is either beating up my minnows killing it really fast. most likely a small fish messing with my bait. shrimp and worms.... you are getting a bite ever 2 cast (blue gills and perch).
i would get some decent bites on my rooster tails though. nothing good produced though.
yah, sand bass run is done. it's time to get the boat running for crappie.
So now is the crappie run? Is the same location good for those?
so is the sandie run over. been outta town. crappie at lavon i hear
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 02:42 AM
just got in from the creek. 1 keeper perch and a few sandies. I just cleaned them and full of eggs. I saw some large stringers come out today. There were several under the bridge at dark using light bobbers and white jigs killing them.lost another hybrid this time on 8LB line...damn it...water level is same as last week and actually fairly clear.
Posted By: TMTEX
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 02:55 AM
just got in from the creek. 1 keeper perch and a few sandies. I just cleaned them and full of eggs. I saw some large stringers come out today. There were several under the bridge at dark using light bobbers and white jigs killing them.lost another hybrid this time on 8LB line...damn it...water level is same as last week and actually fairly clear.
Have to agree with fishenrod. Got there about 6:45-7. Walked to a popular hole up from the FW bridge and it was on. Sandie's galore. Good ones. ( they are in the freezer now).
Left about 8:30. People were leaving out with 2 man stringers. Under the bridge looked like a hot spot
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 03:01 AM
ill be back on the action in the AM to limit, and then go get some crappie.............
Posted By: rthejarman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 08:52 AM
Then go limit STUPID HEAD GEEEEEZZZ LMAO.
You switched to a 8 lb and it still got away from you again?! LOL You couldn't believe the other day that it got off on that 4 lb line lol.
I was still shocked that the other guy offered that huge hybrid to you. That was insane going after that pole like he did. He must have loved that pole. lol
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 07:38 PM
I know..I cant believe it I was letting have some drag and he went for the current and snap!!! I will be back today if i can handle some more slipping and sliding. A vine snake fell out of tall tree and landed on Johns head. He didn't even flinch he caught it played with it for a while. That would have made some guys $hit the pants on here.BRING A ROPE!!!
I am one of those guys. AHAHAHAAHHA
I would have been screaming like a little school girl. What time are thinking of going? I want to try and get some crappie. Where is a goo spot for those?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 08:32 PM
Crappie..I would hit the boat docks or rocky banks. They are in the creek but not sure where. I would hire Tfly if you want to split a trip let me know. I cant go during the week though. I missed too many days chasing Sandies. If you know anyone with a boat slip at Captains Cove that's where I would start. Also the reeds around Hubbard if you have waders.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/09 09:37 PM
minnows and small tube jigs are best.
Ok, thanks. I am going to try my pond near my house right now.
You and your son should try my neck of the woods.
You might get the big one. Cats that is.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/09 01:43 AM
just got in from the rainy mud hole RC. caught 1 keeper perch and a few sandies.x trap was the bait today.
I lost my wedding ring so if you find a silver plain band i will reward you. my hands were wet and i danced with the mud so it slipped of somewhere.
Posted By: fishing_tom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/09 10:11 AM
sorry about your wedding ring feshenrod. i am about to tied up next year and i will get a larger size of my wedding band, and hopefully i will lose mine as well. i hope my gf dont go on this forum. LOL
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/09 11:46 AM
1. Creek phone
2. Creek wedding band
We to FW bridge at 5 am. Water 2-3 foot high, muddy and moving fast. Clarity is about 1 inch.
FISHENROD - Hey you going today back to RC?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/09 10:00 PM
no, creek was flowing mud this morning...and I have to go buy a new wedding ring. I think I am done its time to fish behind dams if the rain keeps coming.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/09 10:59 PM
Just checked out the creek. Its a mud slush and fast current about 2 feet high. There are about 10 trucks down there...what die hards. can you really catch fish in that chit?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/09 07:56 PM
well you can see things are slow. NO POST...It looked close to normal this morning.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/09 07:19 AM
sorry for the reports so late. I finally hit the creek the other day and had a blast with my client. limited the sandies within an hour when i decided to keep a limit. we caught well over 100 fish each. none had eggs. but the sandies that are left there are going to hang out due to the massive shad spawn we are having this year. so the fish that are left, will stay till they are caught or migrate back t the lake. a couple hybrid will still be there and will still migrate up the creek for the next 2 weeks due to they are going shallow and following the shad that are spawning in the creeks. so we still have about 2-3 weeks of the occasional hybrids to be caught early morning and late afternoon. with this rain we had, im sure we had another run of male sandies and some hybrids will push their way upstream to follow the shad. so with that said.... you have to know what you are doing and know where to go to hook into them.
as for the crappie..... my client today did very well for the first time fishin crappie and caught over 50 .... with a couple slabs to show for it. lost my stringer of 9 crappie due to i didnt tie it to my Fishcat. the spawn has about 2 weeks left to catch 2 lb slabs....... Pm me, email me, or call me to book a trip.......... Fish gaurenteed and and you will learn to do it the next day on your own and catch fish. sandies (and hybrids in the bunch) or crappie..... you pick!
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/09 12:48 PM
About three days ago, I met T-fly down in the RC and had the opportunity to see him fished. He caught a lot of magnums and some hybrids. I did well, also, but only small sand bass. He was targeting big fish on that day using his expertise. Fish are definitely still there. If you know your lures/baits/rods/reels/presentations/water/temp/pressures/time,
moon phase,locations, etc... you will catch a lot of fish. If you need help, hire T-Fly. That's his expertise.
Posted By: Daveg99
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/04/09 01:13 PM
I bet the creeks are really filled up right now. Saturday morning I drove by Firewheel and there were probably 30 cars there. Im surprised people are still fishing elbow to elbow down there.
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/05/09 08:17 PM
no ones been out?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/09 12:31 PM
Went out yesterday morning. MUD MUD MUD. Water still 1-2 foot high and moving fast. Went under FW bridge to net some shad. Under the bridge was 6-8 inches of mud. Water dirty. Turned around and went home. Needs another day or two of no rain. Was going to try this morning- its raining over here.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/09 09:46 PM
Fished from 10 to 12:00 this morning...caught 35, only 7 keepers...water was about 1 foot higher and water clarity was also about 1 foot...very slippery and muddy.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/09/09 05:02 AM
i as well have seen lots of small undersized fish coming out of there. i have not fished it in over 2 weeks, but i go for 2 casts of the cast net to grab some bait for other fishies elsewhere....... sandies are dwindling but they are still there. shad are stupid thick......
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/09/09 07:47 AM
im guessing the creek is over now that the spillway is open too right
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/09/09 10:02 AM
no. the fish that are in the creek, will not smell the water from the dam. so they will stay a bit. but when the fish in the lake smell the dam water they will head there and follow the shad that are spawning. the shad were so thick the other day, they were laying eggs on my clients line. the bigger fish will head that way here in a couple days. you must have Heavy Gear to fish for them at the dam. -Or your wasting your catch ratio......or ego.
sandies and hybrids are still in the creek. fish hard and fast to cull through the little ones...........
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/09/09 03:15 PM
i like the new site carey. keep it up!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/16/09 06:57 AM
more to come.i have decided to get a boat soon -i think. then the fish wont have a chance again.......
Posted By: DallasLoanGuy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/16/09 09:20 PM
i like the new site carey. keep it up!
yeah. nice.
but you need some backlinks.
i will get you started.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/17/09 04:01 AM
backlinks? whats that?
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/17/09 04:25 AM
That means asking people to put links to your site on theirs. It will improve your Google search results. Of course, for "Rowlett Creek fishing guide" you are already #4 & #5 out of 16,000... for "Lake Lavon fishing guide" you are #16 out of 9,000... for "Lake Ray Hubbard fishing guide" #17 out of 10,000... for "Lower Mountain Fork River fishing guide" #20 out of 157,000... and "Beaver Bend fishing guide" #10 out of 43,000... but those backlinks will help you rise to #1 across the board
Go get 'um Carey!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/17/09 06:03 AM
okedokey........and how do i do that?
I was fishing the other day and something scared the [censored] out of me. There were some fish that were near the bank closes to me and I looked real hard and to describe this fish...you would think that I am fuc!n loco.
The front of this fish had the mouth or head of a Shonisaurus. The color was like a forest green on top.
It was wicked looking. There was a school of them and like I said came right up to me when I was fishing. WTF is growing in RC!??
May I place that link on my FB or my Myspace? Will that help Carey out?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/17/09 12:04 PM
I was fishing the other day and something scared the [censored] out of me. There were some fish that were near the bank closes to me and I looked real hard and to describe this fish...you would think that I am fuc!n loco.
The front of this fish had the mouth or head of a Shonisaurus. The color was like a forest green on top.
It was wicked looking. There was a school of them and like I said came right up to me when I was fishing. WTF is growing in RC!??
GAR
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/17/09 04:10 PM
You bet that will help Carey, Mesquite!
There are several schools of thought when it comes to links and the methods of acquiring them. I belong to the one that believes reciprocal links are of only a little bit of value. In order to climb the Search Engine rankings, you must get one way links to your site, aka backlinks.
These should come from relevant websites if possible, so getting links from other outdoor websites is of more value than from a cooking site, for example. However, as long as a link is from a legitimate website, it will help.
The easiest and quickest way to build backlinks is by submitting your site to directories, and writing articles/news releases then submitting them to the dozens of pertinent sites on the web. If your writing is well done, many other sites will either put your article on their own site, with your link of course, or link directly to the article.
There are many other ways to build links, but these are some good ones to get the ball rolling. If any of you would like more info, just shoot me a PM.
Something that hit my email today. It's a bout a damn gator in the waters.
Just so everyone is aware, the Gator is back. He is currently up near The Shores Golf course. As long as they are letting a lot of water out from Lake Lavon into the north end of Ray Hubbard, I would expect him to remain or be near this area. That could include Coastal Drive and south towards Sunset Hill. There have been past times where alligators were seen all the way south to Chandler 's Landing.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/18/09 04:37 PM
i float past her every year..... she will swim away when she sees you.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/18/09 11:25 PM
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/19/09 03:57 AM
ya, but she swims away everytime. im sure she has been near me over 100 times and i never saw her. more scared of us.
Tarponfly - I wouldn't want you to give away your secret but I have a legitimate question...
Why is it that you are so successful in your guides?
If you care not to answer on this forum, cool beans. Please send me a message.
My buddy and I are thinking of taking your guide and he was happy with his last trip but the question just lingers in my mind. lol
Thanks and hope to be contacting you soon on a fishing expedition.
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/20/09 11:43 PM
Hey Mesquite... from the point of view of a guy who has fished with many tremendous anglers over the years, including Carey a couple of times, I can tell you that there are universal traits.
The true greats know the waters on which they guide better than their own back yard. I swear some of 'em know the fish by name on catch and release waters. They know every log, hump, undercut... you name it they know it... and the fish that swim there.
They have pitched every damn live and artificial bait known to man on these waters at one time or another... for many years, so they can almost taste what presentation is necessary on any given day. They've been there many times before.
Key on the days I fished with Carey was his knowledge of which shad to keep from his castnet for the targeted fish and location that particular day. The rest of the netted fish were thrown back in the water or given to other anglers. Now don't get me wrong... Carey is a wizard with artificials... and that brings me to the next point.
Just having the right setup and bait ain't enough. Presentation of that bait is a "make or break" proposition. It might be initial placement, depth, speed, a tiny twitch, or all of the above... and many more. The truly great guides just seem to "feel" which one's right for today.
I've said enough, but bottom line is that great guides didn't get to where they are by accident. It took thousands of hours on the water refining their craft.
...and in the case of Carey... at least for now, he is a bargain!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/21/09 08:20 AM
Period.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/21/09 08:22 AM
and when are you coming fishing again Phil?
Posted By: highcountry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/21/09 03:00 PM
Uhhhh.... sometime after 6:00am
Don't know why, but I have this strong urge to head east soon. Was actually thinking NE, but reports from up there predict very high water, and potential washout.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/21/09 06:41 PM
no broken bow for me........ water releasing tore everything up.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 12:51 PM
When does the sandbass run start this year?
Posted By: KaLuB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 01:03 PM
ummm, its over. try reading this topic from page 1.
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 01:10 PM
When does the sandbass run start this year?
HaHa, shame on you.
Posted By: Knot at work
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 01:42 PM
Sandies should start running in a few weeks Baffin Bay..They will be in their thick..by the thousands..if not millions
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 01:54 PM
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 01:55 PM
Just seeing who was paying attention...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/01/09 07:22 PM
me
Posted By: slabdaddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/06/09 03:56 AM
Could any one help with the directions on how to get to the Rowlett Creek
Posted By: slabdaddy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/06/09 03:58 AM
I fish JP alot so I don't know much about Hubbard but would love to try it out sometime!!!
Posted By: Mr. Banker
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/06/09 04:31 AM
it starts at miller and centerville. you kinda missed the run already though.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/07/09 05:07 AM
missed it by a couple days or so.............. firewheel and centerville is the cross road for the main fishing area of the creek. from that intersection, go east on firewheel and you will drive over the creek. pop the curb on the right and park in the field. carp and cat fish are the only things left in there.
hey tarponfly.. are there any shad in there still? (big gizzards)
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/08/09 02:48 AM
im sure there are..... but i have not been down there in 2 months
im going to head down there and see if i can get some when i get home. them kitty's on lavon love them big ole gizzards.
Posted By: NLester
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 08/12/09 02:53 AM
Southwest Reports said that Broken Bow is recovering and worth fishing again?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 08/12/09 04:10 AM
ITS NOT FOR A BEGINNER. BUT THEY ARE CATCHING SOME FISH. SOME OVER 20 INCHES. END OF SEPT AND OCTOBER SHOULD BE WORTH GOING. SO FOR THE CAPS JUST REALIZED IT AND IM NOT RETYPING IT. I WILL BE UP THERE AT THOSE TIMES.
Posted By: I-35 North
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 08/12/09 10:26 PM
This time of year or any time for that matter is it worth my time to go and fish the creek for cats? Any specific location better than others? Same old bait...shad, worms, homemade dough bait? Thanks in advance...
Posted By: Felix
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 08/13/09 07:32 PM
If you don't mind catching small catfish, it's a great spot. Everytime i go there, i use sweet corn from a can. I was there on Tuesday night (8/11/09) until about 10:30 pm and pulled 4 kittys within 30 mins. Biggest one was 11 inches. I doubt there a big catfish in this creek, but i could be wrong. The biggest one i've caught there, was 14 inches.
On a side note: On monday (8/10/09), on the same creek, i hooked a good sized carp. But the carp won and broke my line. I was using my daughters r&r medium action with a 4 lb line.
I like this creek because it's very accessible for my 5 yr old daughter and myself. She enjoys pulling the bluegill, green sunfish, and the catfish from this creek. But, there are also some bass, freshwater drum, buffalo, and i even saw a Koi in there.
BTW, I'm fishing further south than firewheel/centerville. Closer to LaPrada Dr. and Duckcreek Dr. and unfortunataly I missed out on the sand bass run in June. (just started fishing at the end of may.)
Posted By: Felix
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 08/14/09 01:47 PM
My mistake. I confuse the both of them because they are both accessible from Centerville and relatively close to each other.
Posted By: rxjohn
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 02:22 PM
Can't believe the last post was Aug 2009. I live in Rowlett and drive by the creek and oh man there are a lot of cars parked out there. Actually, near Liberty Grove and Merritt intersection had probably 50 cars and trucks parked..
There must be a lot of sandies coming up.
Posted By: Sachse
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 02:32 PM
Talk is cheap....Where're the pics?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 02:37 PM
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 02:44 PM
Talk is cheap....Where're the pics?
You started with a bang. Welcome to the forum!
Posted By: Perry
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 08:39 PM
what do u want? pics of a parking lot with cars!
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 09:53 PM
good job on bringing back a 1yr old thread.
Posted By: Mr. Worm Wiggler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/10 10:17 PM
1. Creek phone
2. Creek wedding band
We to FW bridge at 5 am. Water 2-3 foot high, muddy and moving fast. Clarity is about 1 inch.
Who's in the Creek Wedding Band and what kind of music do they play?
I guess they must be "Unplugged"!
Did they have a cameo in that movie "My Big Fat
Creek Wedding"?
WTF? THIS IS THE THREAD FROM 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JEEEEEZ!
Posted By: PlanoSooner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/12 04:36 AM
Are they in the creek yet?
Posted By: PlanoSooner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/12 04:49 AM
Are they in the creek yet?
Anyone?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/12 05:54 AM
WOW. Blast from the past.
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/12 11:49 AM
Thanks for bringing it back AGAIN Carey. Look forward to seeing you out on the creek if work will ever cooperate.
George
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/12 12:51 PM
Haha wow
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/12 02:00 PM
bump
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/12 08:06 PM
Why bump old stuff? And carey didn't bring this back...
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/12 01:40 PM
Thanks then to whoever brought it back.
Since the recent thread from Carey was locked I figured newbies might appreciate some of the tips in this old thread. By looking throught this thread & his new one they will see that the basics haven't changed over the years. Most of what worked then is still working now. Maybe it will give them confidence to keep at it even if they aren't catching the same numbers as others who fish & post regularly.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/12 01:52 PM
True that, I got done reading it a week or 2 ago...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/12 01:54 PM
And I am not sure about the bring back part, it was never deleted, maybe locked but I wasn't here for that, it was in my bookmark so I thought to share it
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/12 10:51 PM
Caught 15 keepers this morning for about 1 1/2 hrs with cut shads. Nothing else worked for me this morning.
Posted By: UrsusVeritas
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 07/14/12 10:50 PM
Anybody want to hit up RC at night for whatever might be there?
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 07/14/12 11:24 PM
Go somewhere else. Plenty of other better places right now. Don't waste your time fighting the overgrown vegetation. There may be a few cats, LMB and gar, but everything else is back in the lake. Lots of snakes down there this time of year, though I'm not worried about them.
Start checking out rc in november.
Posted By: flyfishedwhipped
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 07/16/12 01:48 AM
Cant wait for the first freeeeeeezeeeee
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/04/12 02:09 PM
Does anyone know when is the sand bass run start? Thanks
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/04/12 02:37 PM
Around late Feb to early March when the water warms up to about 55 degrees
All depends on temps and rain. If it stay warm all winter, it could start in january
Just gonna bump this thread up. Run is only a month or two away now. If this rain keeps up it will be a great run.
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/13 02:07 AM
Ready to be hiking through the woods with a stringer of hybrids and and sand bass over my shoulder again.
I'm ready to Catch em like this
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/13 04:15 AM
guide on ray hubb said the females are already fat with some eggs
Posted By: FishHarder
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 01/13/13 03:35 PM
May I politely suggest starting a new thread to match the new year with a link to the old for the info it represents?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/15/13 08:07 PM
Rip old rc thread!!!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/16/13 07:00 AM
Just in. Yes I hit the creek tonight. Had nothing else to do and I could walk.
south of hell hole eight min walk:
slow current and dropped way back down. water looked lightly stained. caught 7 small males in one hour.
I took a net to see if any bait was to be found and caught some more males. They and all other fish were released. It was a bit cold.
No bait fish found.
Creek has changed alot between hell hole and red pipe. There are some new holes for sure. And some good ones gone. Thats whats great about this creek. Always a new find.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/13 07:33 PM
.25 inches of rain so far.
RC up almost a foot.
More rain coming !!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/13 08:09 PM
Cold Rain still not good, but a small batch might come up. Not worth my time though.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/13 10:15 PM
I thought nothing stops u from fishing? Aliens can be attacking and zombies walking around and u will still be on the water somewhere...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/20/13 11:57 PM
You know I hate the cold..... and the fish wouldnt bite today anyways with the front. Creek is still fishable at the moment, but not after tomorrow. Id give it a try Sunday. Water should be clear enough and if the fish are there, you will know within 10 mins. I wouldnt spend more than 30 mins at the creek. No bite, go home. Granted you r fishing correctly.
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 03:05 AM
You know I hate the cold..... and the fish wouldnt bite today anyways with the front. Creek is still fishable at the moment, but not after tomorrow. Id give it a try Sunday. Water should be clear enough and if the fish are there, you will know within 10 mins. I wouldnt spend more than 30 mins at the creek. No bite, go home. Granted you r fishing correctly.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 03:09 AM
Or people using the float that is size of a softball...
Yup, people think lake sandies are gonna bite like creek sandies, and they use the same stuff they use in 30' of water.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 03:36 AM
Even for lake sandie I won't use 20 plus pd line, surf rod and softball size floats
Posted By: fly_on_a_xpress
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 04:39 AM
i seen someone once on the bank at lavon fish with line around looked to be a can of corn.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 05:18 AM
on the main lake is one thing, but in a creek?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 06:02 AM
I see all the time, people using a bottle with line around it. Some of them are good at it too. Most use that rig for two reasons. -Cant afford a rod or easy to toss when the game warden is coming.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 06:03 AM
Last 2 seminars this friday and saturday at Bass Pro Shop Garland for the sandie run.....
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 06:56 AM
I see all the time, people using a bottle with line around it. Some of them are good at it too. Most use that rig for two reasons. -Cant afford a rod or easy to toss when the game warden is coming.
I personally prefer a dr pepper bottle with 65lb braid and a 3oz prune picker. I get TONS of hybrids on that rig
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 07:24 AM
Fellow TFF'er in trouble. Help if y'all can.
http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/8617815/1Sad. And its a small amount of money that will keep a roof over his head if peeps chip in anything they can. .
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 03:19 PM
That rain didnt do anything, but piss the fish off. No big run with that one. Just a cold rain. Creek will prob be clearish tomorrow. I would still only target bike trails parking lot and on south....
Water was cold so the fish will slow down. Minnows will be key.
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 03:43 PM
Hey its supposed to be 34 in the morning... Want to hit the creek lol! Seems like everytime we go out its freaking cold as [censored]!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 04:19 PM
NOTHING !
No rainfall to speak of...
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 05:20 PM
Yup
It just passed over our house in Mesquite and didn't really drop much.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 05:44 PM
Rain here a bit at lavon
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 07:03 PM
Won't find me down there til after a WARM rain. Not worth my time. Plenty of other places to catch fish right now.
Won't find me down there til after a WARM rain. Not worth my time. Plenty of other places to catch fish right now.
^^^yup other creeks have fish just gotta go find em
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 07:24 PM
I heard that! The other creeks have them... I will be out at one of them tomorrow morning.
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 10:51 PM
Yeah... Stay away from RC...Run hasnt started.
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/21/13 11:36 PM
It's not that RC is bad compared to other creeks, its just the conditions are bad so far compared to the others that have temps closer to 58 degrees
It's not that RC is bad compared to other creeks, its just the conditions are bad so far compared to the others that have temps closer to 58 degrees
Doesn't even need to be that warm. 53-55 is enough to get males, we just need a rain that's over 55 degrees
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/13 02:57 PM
another week with highs in the low 50's and lows in the low 30's/high 20's aint going to help the run at all.
March will bring them in for sure. Another week or two for RC.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/13 04:40 PM
nah, there ain't gona be a spawn this year, no sex no baby til next year folks, so stay home!!! and theres no fish left in hubbard anyways...
Posted By: taiwangolf
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/13 06:01 PM
nah, there ain't gona be a spawn this year, no sex no baby til next year folks, so stay home!!! and theres no fish left in hubbard anyways...
then only make sushi at home?!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/24/13 07:46 PM
Huh?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/13 07:31 PM
Anyone fish today?
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/25/13 08:40 PM
I wouldn't have gone today, it's just too cold! and even if there are some fish at 66, im just gonna wait til they get to fw cause i like to wade
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/27/13 11:35 PM
MONDAY !!!!
Posted By: crumrw
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 02/28/13 03:37 AM
I agree Bradyfisherman4, plus it sucks when every person that is fishing RC is fishing the same d*mn hole!
Posted By: kdub#1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/04/13 09:23 PM
66 was lined with trucks. No thanks, I got other places.
Posted By: JW.
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/13 01:57 AM
Were any of those lined up trucks catching anything?
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/13 03:18 AM
No bites at Miller bridge yesterday afternoon. Two guys across the creek got 2 keepers and that's all. Still need to wait.....
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/13 01:27 PM
Monday morning from 6:30 - 8:00, I just got one. Another guy with minnows did much better.
Wjat other is netter? I was using mainly white.
Posted By: kdub#1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/13 05:22 PM
I fished down by miller, nada. Went somewhere else Sunday and caught 7. Don't know about the guys off of 66, too many people for my enjoyment.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/13 05:30 PM
I meant to ask what other color could be better?
Posted By: kdub#1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/05/13 05:36 PM
I did caught mine on a black and chartreuse jig.
Posted By: Perchmouth
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/13 03:23 AM
My brother and I finished Miller Bridge (south side) caught one hybrid on a 2 inch lil fishy. My bros first hybrid good times.
Posted By: MrBankangler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/07/13 05:52 AM
I agree Bradyfisherman4, plus it sucks when every person that is fishing RC is fishing the same d*mn hole!
Funny you say that, cuz I keep thinking I am going to try RC, And this is why I do not. I will just keep
to my spots up here.
Posted By: Pondfisher19
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/13 01:44 PM
Hey how do you use a jig? Cuz it's not working the way I'm using it
Posted By: kdub#1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/13 02:20 PM
Hey how do you use a jig? Cuz it's not working the way I'm using it
Not a pro here by any means, but I've been putting one under a slip bobber. Try letting it sit still and twitching it evey now and then.
Posted By: Atta
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/13 03:30 PM
I don't let mine sit at all.
Cast out. When the jig is all the way down and the bobber is tilted back (I will understand when u see it) I start my "retrieve". Twitch 2-3 times, pause (pause until the jig Is almost at its max depth). U will see the bobber move the opposite way and just before it tilts back I twitch it some more.
I do this so i can tell when the fish bites the lure. U only get a split second to set that hook.
If the bobber tilts back u might think it was a bite when it's not.
If the bobber makes any slight movement that u did not do then set the hook!!
If not u miss it.
Btw. Put some super glue on the jig head before u put the jig on. Last much longer and saves a little cash in the long run.
Hire tarponfly. He will teach u to master this in about 20 minutes.
Posted By: Atta
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/08/13 03:32 PM
Twitch it about 1/2" to 1" each time.
Posted By: PHILLTHETHRILL78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/13 01:33 AM
Noob here. Whats up with this weather? What can we expect with the rain on Sat? Is it going to warm the creek up?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/13 01:52 AM
The fish will be all over the creek by Tuesday. If we get a 1/2 inch or more. The fish are staged right outside of bass pro shop. If we get poured on all at once and get a bunch of runoff it's going to be just in time for the tournament!
Posted By: PHILLTHETHRILL78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/13 02:23 AM
Awesome. I get off shift Tuesday morning. Was taking a buddy down there around 7:00. Hope I didn't over-sell this place up too much.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/13 03:10 PM
A good rain and some warm nights will set off the sandie run.
Reggie
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/13 07:05 PM
Where is rain?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/09/13 08:08 PM
It rain this morning for a bit in mckinney
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 12:02 AM
Big rain is still coming. Line is almost to Ft Worth moving NE at 50 mph. Be here around 8-9 tonight. Under severe thunderstorm warning until 11 tonight. Supposed to drop 1.2 inches. Hopefully.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 12:50 AM
If we get that much rain it will game on come Wed.
Reggie
Posted By: Fishing Junkie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 12:53 AM
Rain is on its way.
I hope we get the rain. Itll be Game on for big sandies. Maybe even hybrids.
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 02:22 AM
I was driving out of town west and in weatherford about 2 hrs ago it was bad, we couldn't see 30 yards in front of us and it hailed so I guess that's good for the sandies lol
Posted By: Razzorduck
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 02:58 AM
Almost to far North Dallas. Come on!
Posted By: PlanoSooner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 04:45 AM
we are getting it here in Plano now..... it will be enough to bring them.
coming fast and hard upstream from rowlett creek.....
it is on!!
i think baffin said Monday.... yes they will be there.... it will be high and murky. if we get more rain tomorrow then tuesday might be better.
regardless. this is the warm rain we wanted.
done deal.
time to change the line on the old fishing reels and sharpen them hooks.
easy pickins
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 05:26 AM
They will be everywhere in creek or still in deep pockets?
What will be the best bait?
They will be everywhere in creek or still in deep pockets?
What will be the best bait?
Everywhere, and biting pretty much anything that is light weight and worked slow and close to the bottom
Posted By: maconator
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 06:42 AM
I caught a big female fat yellow bass Friday night...that has been my most exciting part of the run yet, my sandies have been nothing to brag about ...thank goodness for this rain
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 11:52 AM
Got over two inches of rain here. RC was flooded at 20 feet and around 6000 cfn.
They will be there now,
Bring a rope!!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 02:51 PM
I was worried the tourney was not going to happen. It's on now.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 03:55 PM
i am sure there will be crazy souls out there fishing right now, bring cleats, ropes and a buddie or two...
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 03:57 PM
Yup just checked it out. Its on now folks!
Posted By: FishPhenom
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 04:24 PM
Think it will be good to fish by Tuesday?
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 04:35 PM
No doubt I'm going tomorrow afternoon
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 08:26 PM
Tuesday. Still gonna be high and muddy tomorrow. I'm going before work Tuesday and Wednesday.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 08:31 PM
So sandie are in creek now, but the bank is not good till Tue? Or fish won't bite till tue?
Posted By: PlanoSooner
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 09:21 PM
So sandie are in creek now, but the bank is not good till Tue? Or fish won't bite till tue?
dangerous fast moving water.
hard to fish ultralight slow in fast water.
then there is their ability to see the lure.
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 09:22 PM
Tuesday. Still gonna be high and muddy tomorrow. I'm going before work Tuesday and Wednesday.
How many inches of rain did we get?
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 10:38 PM
It's lavon but close enough
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 10:55 PM
For every inch if rain that's how many days you should wait, like many have said wear cleats, bring a rope and a buddy!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 11:15 PM
Even with cleats still have to be careful about it, problem is all the mud gets trap inbetween
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 11:17 PM
I think everyone should just stay home, a few fish is not worth falling in the water or fighting the spring breakers... Lol
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 11:42 PM
For every inch if rain that's how many days you should wait, like many have said wear cleats, bring a rope and a buddy!
Where did you get that from ?????
We got around two inches here in Murphy.
Creek is 8 foot. About three foot higher than before the rain.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/10/13 11:44 PM
Was getting ready to go look-see.
Momma wont let me go....
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 12:31 AM
Should of told her ur going to the store for some milk...
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 01:46 AM
Thinking of yaking it tuesday
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 01:54 AM
For every inch if rain that's how many days you should wait, like many have said wear cleats, bring a rope and a buddy!
Where did you get that from ?????
We got around two inches here in Murphy.
Creek is 8 foot. About three foot higher than before the rain.
I think you lol but it's still great advice!!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 03:05 AM
Im pretty sure there are a few Hybrids in this run. Should be a great week.
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 03:34 AM
Tuesday. Still gonna be high and muddy tomorrow. I'm going before work Tuesday and Wednesday.
How many inches of rain did we get?
I'm excited. The sssl has been kicking out limits already can't wait to fish it after the rain.
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 06:30 AM
guess its that time of year again... black magic time
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 08:47 AM
guess its that time of year again... black magic time
lol
Posted By: mkdm
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 03:09 PM
Hey KingofFish and MoSu, let me know when u go. I'm with. Can't wait. Got all the necessities and then some. JT let me know when you yak if u want company
Posted By: TheKingOfFish
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 04:24 PM
Ok shoot me a pm
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 06:06 PM
Mark, I might hit it this Thursday around 2 or so, still got my number?
Posted By: PHILLTHETHRILL78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 08:51 PM
Just got back from Hell Hole. As expected water was fast moving and you couldn't get anywhere near the bank without busting your [censored] (real slick). i decided to test my luck. Threw in some tiny flukes on a Texas Rig and the current wouldn't even let them touch the ground. My question is, do I need to switch to heavier weights to counteract the current, or by Thursday will it be slow enough to stick with 1/16 and 1/8 oz weights?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 09:27 PM
Just wait a few more days...
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 09:31 PM
did anybody get stuck in the parking lot yet?
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/11/13 10:18 PM
Just got back from Hell Hole. As expected water was fast moving and you couldn't get anywhere near the bank without busting your [censored] (real slick). i decided to test my luck. Threw in some tiny flukes on a Texas Rig and the current wouldn't even let them touch the ground. My question is, do I need to switch to heavier weights to counteract the current, or by Thursday will it be slow enough to stick with 1/16 and 1/8 oz weights?
You need to wait a few days. A creek with a strong current and muddy waner is not a good combo for catching fish. Wait until Wed and things should be good.
Reggie
Posted By: PHILLTHETHRILL78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 02:48 AM
Good to go. Thats what I was hoping.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 10:01 PM
are the sandbass up rowlett creek by fw now?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 10:09 PM
They should be. Go drop a line in the water!
Wednesday should be the day to tell us what the fish are doing.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 10:25 PM
I have been working so much lately and have not had time to get out there.I don't see me leaving the office till after 8 pm tonight..
I may not have time till next Friday --maybe..Is late night time any good there?
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 10:26 PM
Is the creek water still muddy or improving? Thanks
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 10:46 PM
the best time to lay out the gill nets are after a storm... use the current to your advantage! tight nets!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 10:59 PM
Make sure the net are all accross the creek and put some weights on the bottom!!!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 11:04 PM
I have been working so much lately and have not had time to get out there.I don't see me leaving the office till after 8 pm tonight..
I may not have time till next Friday --maybe..Is late night time any good there?
Do what I do, sleep early the day before and wake up early next day nd get some fishing time in... I work from around 10am to 10pm...
Posted By: Pondfisher19
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 11:27 PM
hey im kinda new at fishing rowlett creek! any tips on where the fish are at and what works tackle wise?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/12/13 11:51 PM
Read the first page thru to the end
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 01:00 AM
I may have too! You seem to have hours like mine..
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 02:23 AM
Just make sure you are not tired or anything before leaving the house, I usully take a shower before I leave the house
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 02:32 AM
You guys with your SSSL!
Time to get my line wet. I might head out there on Thursday. Im hoping the water will clear up and slow down a bit.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 03:38 AM
i hope its on thursday, i want some hybrids!!!
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 04:02 AM
I don't have a sssLocation .I would like to know where they are going...
I just go fish and try my best to get my limits of sand bass ,drum, hybrids so my family will have some fish to eat .
And have some fun!
sssl is usually where 15 people fish elbow to elbow. go figure
Posted By: Thataznguy214
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 04:13 AM
I was out there today alot of yellows. Hooked on a hybrid then my line SNAPPED!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 04:19 AM
Just got in from a little night fishing. Few folks down there. Only caught a few yellows. Water looks like a foot visible and there was a nice little current. Banks are like snot so be careful.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 04:49 AM
Sandies and hybrids need to acclimate to the shallow water. They just came from 25-30 ft of water. Thursday will be crazy good. I think.
Got skunked at 2 creeks in Rowlett yesterday untill my only bite was a hybrid that snapped my line after a good fight and surfacing a few times. Definitely made my day even with out landing him...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 10:15 AM
Hybrids, but no sandies.
Kinda wierd....
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 02:21 PM
Was out there yesterday afternoon for a couple of hours just checking it out. Saw one Hybrid pulled in at the hell hole and nothing else. Lots of people down there. Should be Great in a couple of days! Water is still a little too muddy and the current is goofy.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 03:39 PM
Hybrids, but no sandies.
Kinda wierd....
Yep the sandies typically show up before the hybrids. Wierd indeed.
Reggie
Posted By: Pondfisher19
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 04:14 PM
hey im kinda new at rowlett creek! any good tips on where the fish are at and what there biting on? please thanks
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 04:19 PM
hey im kinda new at rowlett creek! any good tips on where the fish are at and what there biting on? please thanks
Read the first page thru to the end
Posted By: Yellow_Cloud
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 05:10 PM
How is Firewheel parking? Still muddy or OK to park?
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 05:14 PM
Was fine yesterday...
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 05:30 PM
hey im kinda new at rowlett creek! any good tips on where the fish are at and what there biting on? please thanks
All they answers you need are in this thread. By reading the forum you will know when they run has began.
Reggie
Posted By: flyfishedwhipped
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 06:00 PM
Bring jigs, spinners, 3inch flukes, some other small sassy shads, try all colors, there is fish there now, but not like last year this time
Posted By: jusfishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 06:48 PM
Hello guy's Ive been out of state a couple of years its good to be back home, what are they hitting down there these days?
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 07:08 PM
Bring jigs, spinners, 3inch flukes, some other small sassy shads, try all colors, there is fish there now, but not like last year this time
Sounds like it is still like last week. Sandies are in creek in numbers yet (or not bite)?
Posted By: FirewheelFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 07:29 PM
Just got back from firewheel empty handed. The current was still pretty quick but the clarity was green-brown. There were a few people fishing here and there and I only saw one fish caught. Parking lot was no problem.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 07:46 PM
Pressure was high today...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 09:47 PM
Guys the creek is up about 8 inches than before the rain.
The flow is around 150cfm.
Normal flow is 80-100 cfm.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/13/13 10:08 PM
Nice, looks like it will be on soon!!!
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 02:25 AM
Arrived to Hell Hole around 8AM and noticed about 8 vehicles parked. Spent about an hour fishing hell hole with a white tail roster jig and plastic swim baits…NO Fish were caught for me !! I did noticed two other guys using shiners, however they only got one sand bass around 10 inches.
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 02:29 AM
I have been gotten reports about Lewisville Barge..Seems like the bite is good...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 02:33 AM
Arrived to Hell Hole around 8AM and noticed about 8 vehicles parked. Spent about an hour fishing hell hole with a white tail roster jig and plastic swim baits…NO Fish were caught for me !! I did noticed two other guys using shiners, however they only got one sand bass around 10 inches.
WEIRD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 02:52 AM
I was hoping to hear some great news from the Hell Hole. Ill be at the creek in the morning. Well try different bank spot until we find them.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 03:01 AM
Not hell hole then?
fished hellhole twice this week from sunup till 12 and got ZERO.walked down the creek hitting every piece of structure. Was using minnows and roostertails. Buying waders so that I can explore up from hellhole. Saw a beaver today which was cool. Also fished behind springfield park and got nothing. Possibly going friday with my waders.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 04:33 AM
Sounds like the water is still to cold to start the run. Our nights are still pretty cold. Patience young grasshoppers.
Reggie
Posted By: fishybiz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 06:12 AM
Pulled up to forum for the first time in a year just in time it looks like!
Baffin Spirit airlines flies there for 60$ I think. I'm itchin for fishin.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 08:36 AM
Pulled up to forum for the first time in a year just in time it looks like!
Baffin Spirit airlines flies there for 60$ I think. I'm itchin for fishin.
Me too!
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 12:13 PM
Sounds like the water is still to cold to start the run. Our nights are still pretty cold. Patience young grasshoppers.
Reggie
It will be 80 and 60 (night) this weekend, got to be good...come on girls...Party is on.
Posted By: Todd C.
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/14/13 07:46 PM
WEll..Anyone catching today?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 02:01 AM
Another slow day. Lots of people everywhere on the creek but only a few sand bass here and there.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 05:53 AM
that just means more fish waiting for us next week
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 06:05 AM
Yep!
Reggie
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 09:05 AM
What time is it?
Caught one extremely pregnant female off 66 during a short trip out yesterday.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 12:29 PM
it was from 4-8 pm.
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 12:42 PM
3/14. . . Pi Day
It was slow for me as well. Got the bike park around 9:30. Fished a few spot with little success: tried plastic, rooster tails and minnow.
I then decided to move to 66 after an hour. Used curly tail grub and caught a fish on the first cast, then caught another one on the next cast. Then it just it slowed down after that.
Moved to another spot and caught a few more. Ended up leaving with only 7 fish.
I will try again next week when I get a day off.
Posted By: Todd C.
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 03:23 PM
Thanks for the report.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 03:47 PM
Hint: Way downstream.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 04:38 PM
Think I may launch the 2 man plastic bass boat at Miller this weekend.
Reggie
Posted By: jusfishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 05:03 PM
South of Miller
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 05:56 PM
Yesterday, I stopped at the Hell Hole to check out what was going on. No one had any Fish? Weird.
I was talking to a gentleman that was fishin there for the last 3 hours, and I asked him if I could rig his rod up the correct way after watching him for awhile cause I wanted to see if they were really there or not . ( he was using 20 lb line and huge weight and huge hook bigger than the minnow) -So, I put a 4 lb flourocarbon leader on his line and a small split shot, and a medium sized live minnow on a size #6 hook.
I showed him where to cast, and wouldn't you know it, he landed one within 2 mins.
I left 20 mins later and he had 5 nice mag sandies on the stringer. So with that said, they r there, u just need to fish for them my way I guess......?
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 06:24 PM
Fished RC yesterday with friends - started at daybreak and ended mid afternoon. I had 17 keepers ranging from 14" to a couple pushing 18". Smaller fish were males, larger females and about 50/50 mix. Small jig heads with 2.5" plastics, light line, easy presentation and sloooooow retrieve seemed to be the order of the day. Certainly not a fish every cast situation - you have to be consistent and work a bit for them. I expect it can only get better from here. Went up to HH for a looksee when leaving and met/talked with TFly for a bit - nice guy.
Banks were very slippery - should dry out some with sun and wind but be careful. Water looked perfect IMO.
Late afternoon we went out to a creek to the west for grins and I ended up finishing my daily limit. Same technique although the water was not as pretty as RC. As with RC, you had to work a bit for the bite. Packed it in at sunset.
One thing I noticed both places is that the bite was not overly aggressive - often just a simple tap that required a hook set. I missed several not being quick enough on the tap.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 06:48 PM
Yes. The bite is like a blue gill bite. Very very light 80% of the time.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/15/13 11:18 PM
Yesterday, I stopped at the Hell Hole to check out what was going on. No one had any Fish? Weird.
I was talking to a gentleman that was fishin there for the last 3 hours, and I asked him if I could rig his rod up the correct way after watching him for awhile cause I wanted to see if they were really there or not . ( he was using 20 lb line and huge weight and huge hook bigger than the minnow) -So, I put a 4 lb flourocarbon leader on his line and a small split shot, and a medium sized live minnow on a size #6 hook.
I showed him where to cast, and wouldn't you know it, he landed one within 2 mins.
I left 20 mins later and he had 5 nice mag sandies on the stringer. So with that said, they r there, u just need to fish for them my way I guess......?
You newbies need to read this post very carefully. To heavy of gear is the number one problem I see on the creek. Downsize your tackle if you want to get bit.
Reggie
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/13 01:53 AM
What? No heavy gear? How am I to get those tree bass out?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/13 02:25 AM
Today was very slow. Fishing from 9-12. Only a few yellow.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/13 03:11 AM
I have texts from peeps with limits from RC, today. One guy had a limit of Hybrids. Caught them on Clown X-raps and X-large minnows. Fishermans Supply has some good minnows and extra large minnows.
I tried buying a pound of large yesterday afternoon and they were sold out...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/16/13 03:07 PM
Everybody is buying them up, to catch the hybrids at RC
Posted By: Acehole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 12:38 AM
I had some large mixed in today after my second 1/2 lb. no hybrids. Just some ole monster samdies
Posted By: suhteevin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 03:45 AM
My catch today at RC. Few shy from limit. I was great fun!
Posted By: SpeciesFisherman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 03:54 AM
Man i wish i can a car.....
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 10:46 AM
Ill hit the RC on Tuesday. Im planning to scout another creek the day before. Hopefully RC will give me a better luck compared to my last visit.
Posted By: shiner bock
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 02:28 PM
Any one fishing down there this am????
I did a dumb thing and drive off without my fly rod. I called my buddy who immediately ran up to the fire wheel lot and it was gone.
If u picked it up, I've got a reward for you.
It's a Winston rod with my name on the shaft.
Please call me at 469-387-6130.
Thanks
Brad
Posted By: flyfishedwhipped
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 04:07 PM
Damn brad. So many googans there I hope you get it back
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 05:55 PM
Ouchie
Posted By: lago
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 06:50 PM
Where can I buy Cleats
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 08:52 PM
Any one fishing down there this am????
I did a dumb thing and drive off without my fly rod. I called my buddy who immediately ran up to the fire wheel lot and it was gone.
If u picked it up, I've got a reward for you.
It's a Winston rod with my name on the shaft.
Please call me at 469-387-6130.
Thanks
Brad
Good luck. I hope you get it back.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 08:56 PM
Check Ross Department stores. If you can find your size you can get a pair for less than $10.
Reggie
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 09:33 PM
Posted By: lago
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/17/13 11:09 PM
Academy Walmart and Cabelas are not caring the slip on cleats for Waders
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 01:12 AM
Caring the slip on cleats for waders? And I thought my grammer was bad...
Posted By: Sunup
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 01:33 AM
Dandy Sandys
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 01:47 AM
are those females i see!!!
Posted By: Sunup
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 01:51 AM
are those females i see!!!
I didn't name them.
I'm lousy with names.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 02:02 AM
not asking for names, those looks fat, the one and only female i got this year was fat, looks like she is about to burst, when i was cleaning her, those sac were huge
Posted By: shiner bock
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 02:19 AM
Thx guys. I called my buddy who was still there, about 10 minutes after I left. He went to the parking area and it was already gone. I can't imagine what a conventional guy would do with a Winston 6 weight.
Kind of like losing a friend.
Brad
Posted By: Sunup
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 02:26 AM
not asking for names, those looks fat, the one and only female i got this year was fat, looks like she is about to burst, when i was cleaning her, those sac were huge
Someone suggested nameing the big fat one Sue She.
yup look like the fat girls are migrating from golden corral to the creek promptly
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 02:35 AM
Report - landed a limit with some nice mags today.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 02:41 AM
Roflamo...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 10:30 AM
yup look like the fat girls are migrating from golden corral to the creek promptly
thats funny right there...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 02:34 PM
Did your Golden Corral sponsor drop you, Gotreal?
Posted By: fish4fishy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 07:20 PM
Caring the slip on cleats for waders? And I thought my grammer was bad...
we have more smart a$$ on the forum!!!
Posted By: fish4fishy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 07:21 PM
Please... you may choose not to answer... but don't be an a$$!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 08:04 PM
Please... you may choose not to answer... but don't be an a$$!
Then you should stop what you are doing, dumb [censored]
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 08:10 PM
If you don't like the answer, you can chose to ignore it and not be a [censored] about it
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 08:10 PM
How is that being an [censored]? Maybe he needs to re word his question. Cause if you don't know where to buy cleats.... Then I dunno what to tell you.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 08:48 PM
Thrift store...found a pair of cleats $3 great for creek fishing--little large so I can slip my wader feet in them..$3 to $9 ..."I'M GONA POP SOME TAGS...GOT $20 IN MY POCKET....
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 09:51 PM
Everybody always cries when they're not catching fish.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/18/13 10:20 PM
Yup, hiding behind their screen name too
Posted By: SONFISH
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 03:03 AM
do the gamewardens come out to the creek at night? also what sized weights do you guys use on your gill nets?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 03:11 AM
I like 10 oz weight every foot or so and I make sure I wear my ninja outfit so I can blend into the darkness when the cops shows up lol
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 03:12 AM
Everybody always cries when they're not catching fish.
Not me..another 2 man limit today. You saw them.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 03:21 AM
Must be nice to live next to the creek, need a roommate? Lol
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 03:33 AM
it is nice. Sure 3 K month come on. lol
Posted By: fly_on_a_xpress
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 03:52 AM
do the gamewardens come out to the creek at night? also what sized weights do you guys use on your gill nets?
You really asking if the game wardens come out at night?
I would say duh even more now you think they some how they don't read are know about this forum?
After that stupid question I refuse to answer your other.
im hi class. i go to furrs now. yup
report . caught 5 decent size up from 66 in hour. nothin first 30 minutes moved down 30 yards and caught those. released them all. to the grease.... getchasome.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 10:49 AM
it is nice. Sure 3 K month come on. lol
how about in exchange for some hybrid sushi and sandie sushi, crappie if they are there...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 12:10 PM
do the gamewardens come out to the creek at night? also what sized weights do you guys use on your gill nets?
You really asking if the game wardens come out at night?
I would say duh even more now you think they some how they don't read are know about this forum?
After that stupid question I refuse to answer your other.
He's kidding.
Sonfish always jokes about illegal fishing activity.
Posted By: Dipson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 12:49 PM
You think he is kidding? I have seen the black magic in action!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 02:26 PM
Another limit already this morning.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 02:27 PM
it is nice. Sure 3 K month come on. lol
how about in exchange for some hybrid sushi and sandie sushi, crappie if they are there...
Well a cot or couch ok?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 04:52 PM
Hell, that close to the creek and maybe some of ur honeyholes, I sleep on the floor
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 07:48 PM
I need some help.I just got out of the army and moved back to my home town Rowlett. My friend got me hooked on bass fishing but we would fish for large mouth. I went to Ray but could even get a fish to breath on anything. So I went to Rowlett creek but when I saw my setup it looked out of place lol 7" worm was wrong for that area. So I read threw this and hopefully I read right but am I on the right track.
1. I need to get some road runners, 2.5"-1" plastics like grubs, tubs, minnows, worms, and "rooster tails I don't now what this is"?
2. What colors should I get and what size of weight?
3. How to fish these thing do I fish them like my worms one or two pops reel in the slack?
I am going to head back out there this evening and diff tomorrow. Any other comments are welcome.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 07:57 PM
I will make this simple for you. You need a spinning reel with 6 lb test. Tie on size 6 hook with a small split shot. Hook a minnow thru the lips and slow drag your offering near the bottom. Method two requires you tie on small spinner/jig/grub/fluke and fish it slow near the bottom. If you don't get a bite in 5 minutes move down the creek until you find them. Catch spawning sandies is not difficult. Just use scale down your tackle and have fun.
Reggie
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 08:28 PM
I will make this simple for you. You need a spinning reel with 6 lb test. Tie on size 6 hook with a small split shot. Hook a minnow thru the lips and slow drag your offering near the bottom. Method two requires you tie on small spinner/jig/grub/fluke and fish it slow near the bottom. If you don't get a bite in 5 minutes move down the creek until you find them. Catch spawning sandies is not difficult. Just use scale down your tackle and have fun.
Reggie
Thank you for the help. For method two color does not play a role?
Number 1 thing is nothing heavier than 1/8oz. I like 4lb test preferably with a 3-4ft 4lb fluorocarbon leader. Small 1/8oz rattle traps in chrome, gold, white, And chartreuse work well, a small 1/32 oz jig head with a #6 or #4 hook with a 3" zoom fluke under a small peg float just off the bottom. The rooster tails are a small spinner that say "rooster tail" on the package silver ones in 1/8 oz work well. This and of course the mentioned minnow method work well.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 09:09 PM
I had good luck with 1/16 and 1/24oz roosters, smaller ones hard to find and cost more but I think its worth it
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 09:10 PM
Ofcourse hot dogs and corn dogs works well too
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 09:17 PM
Thank you all so much I hope to catch something tomorrow. I totally for got my wife's grandfather use to crappie fish. He gave me two tackle boxes which are still packed up and 12 poles. I remember pulling out as my wife called the "small cute things" and putting them in her tackle box. She does not fish so i guess she wont be missing them any time soon.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/19/13 11:11 PM
Not sure about that golfball size bobber tho...
Not sure about that golfball size bobber tho...
^^^+1 small 1-1.5" peg bobbers.
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/13 01:21 PM
Thanks guys heading out to wally world to pick up 1-1.5 bobbers and then heading to the fishing whole. I did buy two packs of zoom tiny flukes. smoking shad and bait fish and a few 1/32. one of the works said he was catching with 3/16 jig heads on a paddle tail so im going to try that out too. cross yalls fingers for me lol thanks again
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/13 06:09 PM
Cleaned 82 fish this morning. Approx 30 where females. All caught between bike trail and white pipe.
Before you ask I didn't break any laws...
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/13 07:26 PM
Posted By: Acehole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/20/13 08:14 PM
Gotta love those cast nest!! 82 in one cast. I bet that was a pain in the butt to drag in.. Lol good job! They are fish their for sure. Just a matter of finding em
Gotta love those cast nest!! 82 in one cast. I bet that was a pain in the butt to drag in.. Lol good job! They are fish their for sure. Just a matter of finding em
Had to have been a cast net because I was up and down that area and it was really slow! Every one I talked to and texted had the same luck...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 12:50 AM
Sorry to say it, but it's true. Stop walking up and down the creek and just fish it.
I was using your advice and moving when nothing bit and then checked the pressure and it said 30.24 and rising so I used your advice and went home...
Posted By: taiwangolf
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 12:59 AM
Cleaned 82 fish this morning. Approx 30 where females. All caught between bike trail and white pipe.
Before you ask I didn't break any laws...
Its nice of you tell today’s their location.
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 01:21 AM
My one and only fish the guy across me said it look about about 12 inch or so . Lost lots of hooks dragging the bottom or catching those new bass breeds aka bass trees. Ill take a pic of what i used to catch it.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 02:23 AM
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 02:28 AM
Gotta love those cast nest!! 82 in one cast. I bet that was a pain in the butt to drag in.. Lol good job! They are fish their for sure. Just a matter of finding em
Had to have been a cast net because I was up and down that area and it was really slow! Every one I talked to and texted had the same luck...
.
Man I met you. I told you where I was catching too. I went to your spot and dint do anygood.. You saw 25 of them in my truck..I didn't say say when all 82 where caught. You saw first batch.Ben on ice.
Posted By: yakman17
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 02:52 AM
I was up there this morning in my kayak and it was super slow. What were you catching them on?
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 02:53 AM
Micahel, I was fishing across from you today - in fact my leg is in your pic - lol. Good advice from others and I also suggest a read through tarponfly's white bass thread and watch his videos on bobber/jig use if that is how you want to fish or at least have that available as an option. Your casting and placement looked good - just need to go to 4/6 lb line and keep the lures small. Most of that stuff you showed in the tackle box will work - roadrunners, plastic grubs, small jig heads. The next to the bottom row has a couple of rooster tails (they might not be rooster tail brand but are in-line spinners and everyone calls them rooster tails). In addition to what others have suggested, I suggest getting down at water level - IMO hard to give a good presentation from 15 feet above the water although people do catch from altitude......not my preference. Lugged boots or cleats are a must to get down to water and back home again.
I fished from about 9-11 and C&R'd about a dozen with most of those caught in the first hour. All but a couple males and not the quality of fish that I've caught a couple of times over the last week - all 10-14" fish and a handful of yellars. However, the bite is getting more agressive than before.
Note - that fish you caught sure does look beat up - prob jumped on your hook just to get out of the creek.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 02:58 AM
Fishenrod - nice stack of fillets.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/21/13 03:26 AM
Good job fishenrod! Very nice !
Looks like some rain coming this weekend. If we get a flood hopefully the creek will be full of big mags, and a lot more hybrids.
Idk if you're talking about acehole or me but we are both Jonathans. I dont think it was me you met. I have a big dog with me. I hope you caught them like you said. Much respect! I wasnt doubting you. I was just refering to the less than perfect day evrey one I talked to had. I fished the exact same stretch of bank with no luck after several days of decent fish from a few differnt spots.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 01:26 AM
Wow no reports today?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:37 AM
I walked down right at dark and there were some fish being caught under lighted bobber working flukes.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:38 AM
Idk if you're talking about acehole or me but we are both Jonathans. I dont think it was me you met. I have a big dog with me. I hope you caught them like you said. Much respect! I wasnt doubting you. I was just refering to the less than perfect day evrey one I talked to had. I fished the exact same stretch of bank with no luck after several days of decent fish from a few differnt spots.
well this guy said he was you then. Young white kid with curly brown hair.
Said he was heading to a hole that the tourney was won from right at dusk.
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 05:45 AM
Today at bike park from 1-3:30pm
Idk if you're talking about acehole or me but we are both Jonathans. I dont think it was me you met. I have a big dog with me. I hope you caught them like you said. Much respect! I wasnt doubting you. I was just refering to the less than perfect day evrey one I talked to had. I fished the exact same stretch of bank with no luck after several days of decent fish from a few differnt spots.
well this guy said he was you then. Young white kid with curly brown hair.
Said he was heading to a hole that the tourney was won from right at dusk.
I went home that day at like 10 am. And had a big dog with me. And a black guy... There are 2 Jonathans.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 01:37 PM
Today at bike park from 1-3:30pm
Rc still same, full of trash, looks like its getting worst and worst
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 02:40 PM
Today at bike park from 1-3:30pm
Looks nice. I went this morning, near Bike Park, down the dam, only yellows and saw a few a few white on other strings.
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:08 PM
LOL...we need to know a little more about which bike trail and where this white pipe is located at!..lol
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:29 PM
On Google map and found both white and red pipe lines. Smile.
Are sandies running over that low dam with this little current now? I guess only after a rain.
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:36 PM
MAN, you gotta love, 1) guys that are willing to share spots where they are biting and 2) GOOGLE MAPS
Thanks again
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:38 PM
Bin... They ran past that damn after the last rain we had and are waiting for another rain to move further up the creek. They are all in the creek from 66 up to Firewheel just waiting on another rain.
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:40 PM
tbucket101... 32.928094, -96.592516 - White pipe. Just north of that is the hell hole. You can't miss it. There are always about 50 people standing sholder to sholder fishing there lol.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/22/13 03:52 PM
And there is a google picture of people fishing near the hole.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 02:27 AM
So who is all heading out tomorow
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 03:09 AM
Im thinking the banks will be snotty
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 03:20 AM
You think correct... i was out right after the rain and didn't think I was going to make it out of the creek. My boots were stacked with clay. Still a good morning though. Just waiting to see how much it rises.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 03:52 AM
Fished yesterday morning for about 1.5 hours. Only 9 C&R'd - all males and smaller fish than prior weeks - about 11-13" - most pulled within first 45 mins. 1/32 jig heads and 2" plastics - slow retrieve in deeper water. Bite getting more aggressive but quantity/quality of fish lacking.....for me. Looks like others have better reports.
Posted By: Danielindallas
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 03:32 PM
I am thinking about driving a half hour to the creek and seeing if I can get anything going out thtere... Will this weather shut them off or is it worth trying? Any advice, folks?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 03:36 PM
Bring cleats and rope
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 04:30 PM
2nd the cleats for sure....yesterday was slick as owl sh%$ !
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 04:51 PM
water stained?
Posted By: Danielindallas
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 06:20 PM
I think I'm gonna skip rowlett today and bass fish closer to Dallas. I just tried drop shotting fpr the first time on Friday afternoon at Hubbard and we really caught a ton of 2 - 2 and half pound largemouth against rocky banks. Went and tried the same setup at a pond for 30 mins before dark yesterday and they tore it up again. Gonna stick closer to home and do that for largemouth today. This is really been productive so I want to stick to that while this weather is windy and cold and the banks slippery at rowlett.
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 08:13 PM
Water is the clearest Ive think Ive ever saw in a urban creek....incredible by Castle...I just tried a feeder creek at EM by the house and its only 4-6"
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/24/13 10:56 PM
That's good to hear, just too bad there wasn't enough rain this time around...
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/13 02:10 PM
Hit the creek last night, parked in the bike trail lot. Cool weather, rain.... still caught fish, just not many. Managed 5 fish, lost one, in a couple hours. Water was pretty clear despite the rains. All fish were right at keeper size males. Bring on the warm weather.
J
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/25/13 10:45 PM
Anybody out in the frozen morning?
Posted By: Perchmouth
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 12:39 AM
Hell yeah I was. 6:45 so I can see the sun come up. It was so cold that ice was forming on my rod as I was reelin it in.
I went to the 66 Bridge just to see what all the hype was about. I caught two on a two inch little fishy. The man next to me caught 15 of them on 2" white w/chrome glitter flukes. I took my fish home and ate them for brunch. I then went to bass pro shop and got what the guy next to me had which was tiny flukes with orange heads. While at Bass Pro shops I met a man that I always see finishing rowlett creek and he told me that the red pipe over behind Springfield Park was producing and paying like it weighs – and that i should visit there. So I went. I only caught a few more but the fish I saw being caught was ridiculous. Plenty of fish to be had in rowlett creek.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 02:15 AM
That sounds good, everytime I go over to bps I always end up with extra stuff that I didn't really need... They say money talks and all I ever heard from mine was goodbye... -_-
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 02:18 AM
Fish pretty much from the bike park til gun range, and from miller to 66 last season, need to explore the inbetween this season...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 02:20 AM
Tried to explore it when the water was low in summer, but too many damn snakes, but did see lots of good sized cats and lmb
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 02:51 AM
Damn, I must have just caught RC on a bad day or something....gotta try it again.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 03:00 AM
we just need some nice warm rain...
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 07:27 PM
Going out there for my second time tomorrow. I have 6lb line, white and the chrome 1/8 rooster tails and watch videos how to fish for these lil buggers. I feel prepare this time around.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 07:40 PM
Don't forget jig and bobber
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 08:44 PM
Don't forget jig and bobber
Oh I would not for get these either.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 09:25 PM
If all above don't work, a stick of dynamite works really good, just make sure it goes boom underwater, lol
Very interesting day for sure and its not over yet! Went down stream to a new spot I hadnt been to yet. Fished the bank as I walked down stream. Nothing. Saw people fishing. Nothing. Decided to head home. When I was almost to my truck someone id fished with was parking. He said he did good yesterday and that there were fish in there. Followed him back just past were I was to a single little hole under a tree. I could see fish every ware. It was crazy! He out fished me 10 2 1 on plastics with me using minnows. It almost became comical. He watched me hook set them, hook them and bring them to bank ect. I was cursed today! So he leaves and I scoot over 2 ft. And start catching them were he was casting. I thought this was the hightlight of my day but it wasnt even close. He taught me a lot and it was a great learning expeirience however this isnt the end. 5 min after he left I had landed a few and thought id be there for the day when I got a call from someone down stream Id met less than a week ago. He said "come quick and bring your glasses. I see hybrids!" so I packed it up and was gone like a jack rabbit. Got to his spot and walked up and what did I see?!!?.... Only several hundered Hybrids! NO JOKE! He could only see the ones on top. I gave him my glasses and he was shocked. They are there right now staging for the feeding frenzy befoee the move up stream! They wouldnt hit anything! You can see every thing from them spooking when the lure/minnow hits to it dragging across their backs. I left to pick my sons up but got more minnows and will be back there in a few. If they are gone I will be making a mad dash up stream looking for them. From what I saw the hour I watched them they arent going anyware untill dark.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 09:49 PM
That sounds like the RC I know. The fish are certainly there but they don't always bite what you throw at them. Cracking the code sometimes takes alot of trial and error to find out what the want.
Reggie
Posted By: micahel.gonzo
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 10:27 PM
That sounds great I get off at 6 heading there after work. If anyone would like to meet up tomorrow morning and would like to teach me a thing or too ill be glade to bring breakfast aka donuts. Just let me know
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/26/13 10:43 PM
Maybe this in coming storm over the weekend will turn them on and bring enough water to our local creeks!!!
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 12:33 AM
Sounds like the hybrids are trying to spawn. If that's the case they will not hit anything. I might be wrong but someone correct me if I am wrong.
Lee
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 12:37 AM
That sounds pretty cool! Nice report!
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 12:45 AM
headed out there now just got a call they are killin the hybrids right now
Posted By: 12bang3
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 01:18 AM
Took out 2 limits in the past three days, all male. The real run just started. Three weeks ago I got mostly female around hell hole, but they were scattered and not in large number. Work as slow as you can, almost deadsticking.
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 01:27 AM
That sounds pretty cool! Nice report!
MIKE! Its been a while man! Hope youre doing well, shoot me a PM and we'll get something going and tear up the sandies
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 02:30 AM
If all above don't work, a stick of dynamite works really good, just make sure it goes boom underwater, lol
If all above don't work, a stick of dynamite works really good, just make sure it goes boom underwater, lol
How far south do you see them?
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 02:31 AM
Well Diesel, where exactly was this mob of fish?,,.... Lol
Well Diesel, where exactly was this mob of fish?,,.... Lol
Now that night fell, not where I caught them. Thats the fun/frustration of it. Without a phone call or meeting up with 12bang3 my day would have been way different even with me doing my best to find them. Sometimes a little info goes a long way.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 03:27 AM
Did you catch any Hybrids?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 12:16 PM
where are the hybrid? I want to catch me one.
Well since they've moved Ill tell you. They were actualy past the damn at the bike park. So probably to HH by now. I didnt catch any of them but if they make a polerized camera that would have been an amazing vidoe. I hope to get a waterproof go pro one day. Looking down on them they looked dark untill they went sideways but there were even bigger all white ones that they were all following. Looked like drum. The white ones were always leading. Pulled a normal sandie from the middle of them while draging minnows across there backs and faces. Good luck. Text me if you find them! 469-474-6612 Jonathan. Ill be heading them off at the gr soon.
They were in 2 ftish of water at 3pm with the sun right on them. There was a deeper part on the oppisite bank with shade that they didnt really go into. It was kinda odd. Rain and warm temps for the weekend. I say bring on the channle cats.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/27/13 02:18 PM
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/13 02:29 AM
thanks for information
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/13 04:03 AM
Hey Guys.
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Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/13 06:02 AM
I was at The creek today near Springfield. Not great but not bad. Minnows were way better than jigs it seemed. Think I will go with minnows next time. Some guys were saying that in one more week it would be dead over there is that true? I thought it was just getting started due to weather? Any thoughts.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/13 07:00 PM
Not true. They run till may usually. Looks like the end of may this year.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/13 07:14 PM
A nice good heavy rain will bring them and more..UP the creek
...I caught them last year and the years past all through April and into May in Rowlett Creek.They are no finished yet..I think this year in Rowlett creek for some reason they are late and are just getting started (in numbers)..
Posted By: fly_on_a_xpress
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/28/13 09:57 PM
A nice good heavy rain will bring them and more..UP the creek
...I caught them last year and the years past all through April and into May in Rowlett Creek.They are no finished yet..I think this year in Rowlett creek for some reason they are late and are just getting started (in numbers)..
From what I seen from the main body of the lake spawn has just started if at all the temperature is 57.4 and never changed from 3 feet of water to 12.
Met Dieselhondas, his dog, and monster truck today.
Cool
Had a similar experience he had yesterday, today.
The drums(?) looked like big white ghost fish swimming in a pack of 3-4, being followed by a lot of other fish.
Also saw groups of medium largemouths hanging off of under ground stumps.
I threw my whole tackle box and a bucket of minnows at them and only got two good sized sand bass.
Next time I will bring a stick of dynamite. ( Kidding)
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/13 02:09 AM
I say bring on the stick of dynamite, and film it too...
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/13 02:48 AM
I normally don't post on here but I figure what the hell,not a bad afternoon.
Met Dieselhondas, his dog, and monster truck today.
Cool
Had a similar experience he had yesterday, today.
The drums(?) looked like big white ghost fish swimming in a pack of 3-4, being followed by a lot of other fish.
Also saw groups of medium largemouths hanging off of under ground stumps.
I threw my whole tackle box and a bucket of minnows at them and only got two good sized sand bass.
Next time I will bring a stick of dynamite. ( Kidding)
That is exsctly what they looked like. pm. Where you saw them. Just curious really because I know where they end up. o_O and Ill be there waiting.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/13 04:00 AM
I normally don't post on here but I figure what the hell,not a bad afternoon.
very nice thanks for sharing
Posted By: Perchmouth
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/13 11:29 PM
I was there today from 7 to 3 down by the bike park. I Caught three Sandy's and two yellow bellies. There was lots of fish where I was At. But I believe today was the day for fish to be Having sex and not biting the hook. It's amazing to see all that activity going on Under the water. All five fish were caught on a chartreuse Curly tail 1/16 ounce. All fish were taken home filleted and Eaten Now that's what I call a good Friday.
Yup. Lots of fish every ware. Big orgy and no eating. 16 yesterday and only 1 and a yellow today. I was in the same area from 6am to 11.
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/13 11:57 PM
all you crack of dawners ever stop to consider that maybe you are there too early? I have been 4-5 times in the last several weeks and the earliest i have gotten there was 11 am. Only failed to limit once. Latest i got there was 6 pm and fished till dark. Gangbusters!
Consider a sleep in, a good brunch, something! Then go fishing.
In another few weeks the earliest i will be getting to any of my hotspots will be 8:30-9:00 PM, but the quarry will be largemouths and bull bluegills.
Rudy
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 12:25 AM
Full moon too !!!!
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 12:46 AM
the best time to go is on a full moon!!!
!!!!!!! WARNING!!!!!!!!
At firewheel , about thirty paces into the woods towards the hell hole on the left hand side is a giant bee hive just off the trail. It is between two trees at eye level.
Watch your kids, watch your dog, and watch out for yourselves.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 02:17 AM
Somebody need to get rid of that
Posted By: standalone
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 03:59 AM
That is a good thing, wild bee's do a lot of pollinating. Put some marker tape around it and go around.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 04:11 AM
unless those are africanized bee
Posted By: dmunsie
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 05:50 AM
yah...that's a big swarm and should be reported, if those are africanized bees aka "killer bees", they could indeed cause trouble for someone. eek...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 11:43 AM
1.15 inches of rain over here.
Rowlett Creek peaked at 14 feet and is falling (10 foot flood).
Flow is around 3000 cfm, normal around 100 cfm.
More rain on the way. It will be on now.
BRING A ROPE !!!!
all you crack of dawners ever stop to consider that maybe you are there too early? I have been 4-5 times in the last several weeks and the earliest i have gotten there was 11 am. Only failed to limit once. Latest i got there was 6 pm and fished till dark. Gangbusters!
Consider a sleep in, a good brunch, something! Then go fishing.
In another few weeks the earliest i will be getting to any of my hotspots will be 8:30-9:00 PM, but the quarry will be largemouths and bull bluegills.
Rudy
I try to leave in time to get some thing done that day, Kids are out of school at 3 wifes home at 5 and then I cook dinner from scratch every night. My body wakes me up between 5 -6 every day during the spawn with no alarm and Im out the door. Also for me the bite slows way down after 10:30. Ive been fishing a nice hole with shade that produces all day but by 11 it is a lot slower. Never had luck at night and hate fishing in the dark.
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 12:49 PM
how's the water quality? clear enough to fish lures?
If those are honey bees that is awsome. I would love for them to follow me home. Please respect the land you fish and dont bring any chemicals to mess with them. If it needs to be moved then lets just move it. I do self sustained food production through aquaculture and when the bees werent around last year I had to self pollinate every single folwer and when I didnt I wouldnt get any cucumbers
tomatoes ect... Just a tiny fruit that shrivles and dies from lack of polination aka bees!!!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 12:54 PM
mike just told us the creek is 10ft higher....
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 02:38 PM
I drove over the bridge next to the gun range this morning on my way to work..The water is very high just below the bridge with a strong fast current.Large tree limbs were in the water and moving fast..The water is dark brown mud color and foamy.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 02:41 PM
Gun range bridge is Rowlett Creek for those who do not know..
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 03:05 PM
Report: Bike Trail is very muddy and water is brown, running really fast and up to the bank.
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 03:26 PM
Thats a lot of water! 3-4 days and its time for some hybrids!
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 03:27 PM
Awesome, thanks for the report!! Can't wait till the water clears up I'm ready for the...
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 03:34 PM
So rain can be good or bad right? fish will collect at banks and deep pools for now then spread out as water lowers and clears up. First week creek fishing for me so not sure how this muddy, high, and fast water would make the fishing. At the lake I always looked for where the clear water met the muddy water to fine em feeding. Is this the same for creeks? I know someone above said 3-4 days and hybrids could show up but does that mean today tomorrow would be bad?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 04:28 PM
Just need to wait for the water to go back down and clear up... Don't over think it
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 04:31 PM
lol thx. I tend to do that A LOT. You should see me after a Cowboys loss lol
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 05:28 PM
And if you must go out, bring TWO ropes, wear cleats and also bring a buddy...
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 05:31 PM
so going out today would be only for those who cant wait i guess lol
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 05:44 PM
Not a smart Idea to go to the creek with water that high and current running that fast. Its just not worth the risk of snagging your lines or falling in. Sucks to go home all muddy empty handed. Wait for a couple of days after and the fresh new swarm of hybrids and magnum sandies will hold in all of the deep holes.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 05:51 PM
That's what I am thinking. I will give it a few days, it is just fun to be out at least but the mud, mess and snags do not sound fun lol. I must say I have been going there all week and Fish or not, everyone is pretty cool except the one jerk who was throwing out an 8 foot casting net and pulling 4-5 fish sometimes and just throwing em in a bucket. I was pretty shocked to see that. My first time to creek fish this season but I am sure you all have seen that before. I have no idea why that would be fun. I can only hope he had about 15 kids and they were all hungry, otherwise it was a very sad sight to see.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 06:35 PM
You see that going on benp call the game warden ASAP ..get the person on your phone video or water you have of him/her/them doing the cast net keep game fish game and the warden will be on them quick..
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 06:37 PM
Monday is hybrid day.
The creek should be full of fish now. Y'all might actually see me down there again. -as long as BaffinBay supply's the shad for me.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 06:38 PM
Martin was informed of the bees. You would know who Martin was and his phone number, to stop the poachers, if y'all read the whole thread.
Posted By: taiwangolf
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 06:54 PM
following your post 03-08-13;what do you think where are they now?
The fish will be all over the creek by Tuesday. If we get a 1/2 inch or more. The fish are staged right outside of bass pro shop. If we get poured on all at once and get a bunch of runoff it's going to be just in time for the tournament!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 07:23 PM
so going out today would be only for those who cant wait i guess lol
My rule of thumb is wait 1 day for every inch of rain. This is pretty general, but in past 30 years has held up pretty good. You can catch fish today and tomorrow, but it will be more dangerous than usual. Creek will be high, flowing and dirty. Ain't worth it to me. The fish will be all over the creek now and the coming weeks. As Carey said earlier- MONDAY (unless your a Philistine and you fish on Easter Sunday).
1 inch of rain- wait 1 day
2 inches of rain- wait 2 days...
Forecast is 20%-40% chance of rain now through Tuesday. Tuesday is 80% chance of rain up to 2 inches.
BRING A ROPE !!!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 07:27 PM
how's the water quality? clear enough to fish lures?
1-2 days if no more rain for dark lures.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 07:37 PM
Will do. The guy I was with got on his phone and was calling a number on the back of his fishing permit and the guy cast fishing packed up and left, so i am pretty sure he knows he wasn't supposed to do it. We did not get any video. I have learned to not stick my nose to deep in other people specially if they are strangers. You never really know what someone is capable of. But I know how to report it now at least. thx Banderpass1. Hybrids sound fun for Monday, glad I work my own hours for work:)
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 08:54 PM
Will do. The guy I was with got on his phone and was calling a number on the back of his fishing permit and the guy cast fishing packed up and left, so i am pretty sure he knows he wasn't supposed to do it. We did not get any video. I have learned to not stick my nose to deep in other people specially if they are strangers. You never really know what someone is capable of. But I know how to report it now at least. thx Banderpass1. Hybrids sound fun for Monday, glad I work my own hours for work:)
Good call sir. Lives have ended over much less. Just fish and more will come.
Karma is real live on.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 10:08 PM
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 10:09 PM
I drove by the creek today and see plenty people fishing and wasting their time. The water was high, to muddy and current to flowing much to fast. Give it a couple of days and it should be on like donkey kong. This rain is exactly what we needed to get the run at full strength. I urge folks to get your cleats and rope now. I don't want to see another body pulled from Rowlett creek. Be safe not sorry.
Reggie
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 10:16 PM
Karma..I agree with you...What goes around will come around..
Good Karma will always help you in so many ways as you have done for others...
Bad karma will come around sooner and give you back the bad you gave to others..
"What goes around comes back around"
Posted By: crappieking95
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 10:35 PM
What type of rope is necessary? Any suggestions on brands/lengths
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 11:04 PM
I use a 25ft one (maybe a bit longer, got it yrs ago, just go to any store and try out all their rope, you want something that is thick enough to grab onto, not silky and smooth, and if I must use rope to get down somewhere I would tie some knots every ft and half or so, makes clambing up lot easiler
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 11:07 PM
The reason I got it long is its not just for clambing up and down, but it may be used to pull someone out of water too, just hope that day never comes
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 11:16 PM
What type of rope is necessary? Any suggestions on brands/lengths
Do NOT use a ski rope. When it gets wet and muddy its almost useless.
Thick anchor rope. At least 25'.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/13 11:17 PM
I drove by the creek today and see plenty people fishing and wasting their time.
"Fish Greed"
Posted By: redleg1776usa
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 12:15 AM
We had planned to fish by kayak today... since last week. We paddled from where the marina used to be @ the mouth to the first bend. !!!! No bueno. I paddled 5 miles and only went 100 feet!
Was fun though.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 03:36 AM
I just pass by firewheel parking and saw 2 or 3 cars there. What are they doing there this late?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 04:00 AM
Castnetting
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 04:08 AM
Some body makes fires under the bridge and drinks a lot of alcohol.
You can find there large empty bottles laying around
with small brush and wood stacked
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 03:00 PM
Some body makes fires under the bridge and drinks a lot of alcohol.
You can find there large empty bottles laying around
with small brush and wood stacked
Heh, brings back old memories.
Since it rained last night I cant go fishing anymore. I have 1/2 pounds of large minnows and 1 pound of mediums if anyone wants to buy them off me.
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 07:17 PM
DIDN'T RAIN THAT MUCH. STILL GOT TWO OF MY CREEKS FISHABLE. OVER HERE IN THE LOVE FIELD AREA, IT JUST DID NOT RAIN ALL THAT MUCH. FRIDAY NIGHT, WAS RESPECTABLE BUT NOT THAT BIG A DEAL. THIS MORNING, WAS LAUGHABLE, AS IN "YOU CALL THAT RAIN?"
Bachman creek below Denton Drive was running strong, but clear, as i saw it from the DART train on my way to work. The big momma bass hardly noticed a change in the flow, i bet, and i just may get a chance to go play with them tomorrow.
Rudy
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 07:18 PM
We got ZERO rain sat. night
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/31/13 09:48 PM
This rain got RC up to 10.3 feet (6 foot flood). Sat rain got RC to 14 feet. It was almost back to normal level before last night's rain.
Current flow is 1400 cfm (normal 100cfm)
Tuesday supposed to be around 2 inches. Creek should flood at least to 20 feet.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/13 01:34 AM
I pass by firewheel and saw the water still brown and running fast at 7 pm. There are 2 truck in the parking.
yup be careful of those killer bees...
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/13 03:28 AM
I guess the beehive technically makes it a honey hole.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/13 03:42 AM
Bring sunscreen too!!! Both my arms are red like tomato...
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/13 04:04 AM
That wild honey that hives like that produce is absolutely the best there is! I fished by a hollowed up tree up Bachman Creek about halfway between Midway Rd and Lemmon Ave. and the honey would just ooze down the smoothed over trunk! golden nectar that i just didn't have the bravery to go up and get! But i have had it before, and man, it is indescribably better than commercial honey.
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/13 05:20 AM
I guess the beehive technically makes it a honey hole.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/01/13 10:06 PM
I just pass by firewheel and saw about 20 cars there. Any report for today?
PS i saw a van stuck there and a tow truck was there as well this morning. So be careful or you will need a tow truck.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 12:24 AM
Baffin Bay and I hit the creek this morning knowing that it was good to be muddy as all hell. I immediately started cast netting, for Shad, and probably caught 2 to 3 limits of Sandbass today. The fish have made it past fire wheel bridge. They are all up and down that creek now. After tomorrow's rain it's can it be crazy! Go find your own hole, don't crowd everybody out. The fish are literally all up-and-down that creek now. I saw hundreds going up the rapids underneath fire wheel bridge.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 12:44 AM
Glad to hear it! so they should be good by the fun range as well then i guess
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 01:56 AM
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:03 AM
What is fire wheel bridge
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:10 AM
Report,
Fish from 3-5PM and almost got my limit. Give all the fish away and kept a 19" hybrid. Hybrids are there guys.
The sandbass are huge too. Some guy took a picture of me with the hybrid. Hope he's in here too, so he can post the picture of the fish. Fish are everywhere.
It seems like the minnows did not do well Today. All fish were caught on jig and cigar bobber.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:26 AM
Limit out on hybrids, this one been the biggest one.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:28 AM
I am glad your are catching some because I didn't even wet my line when I didn't see anyone catch. Here is a picture of the bike trail muddy water level.
I am glad your are catching some because I didn't even wet my line when I didn't see anyone catch. Here is a picture of the bike trail muddy water level.
Exactly!...
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:43 AM
The water was muddy but the fish were bitting GOOD.....I was not to far from the bike trail.
I started a thread for a Tff fish fry. Hope yall can make it. Go check it out and comment. Thanks.
Posted By: robert gilbert
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 03:51 AM
Thats a swarm of bees looking for a place to make a hive. A beekeeper would love to catch them. I seen it done in East Texas. It was stupid cool.
Posted By: DVFISHING7009
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 04:22 AM
Went to hell hole early and saw a guy pull out a massive hybrid and 1 sandy, but out of all 5 of us there, those were the only things caught. I've tried mainly grubs and bobby garland, in some form of clear or bluish/grey, with a 1/8-1/16oz jig head. Letting it hit bottom and twitch with a slow retrieve. Any pointers on what exactly I'm doing wrong? Thanks
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 05:52 AM
South of miller was on fire...
These:
Produced these:
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 01:14 PM
wtg
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:02 PM
This morning no bite from 6:30 - 7:15 at bike park. Then caught two with minnow and two on road runner. No bite from 8:00-8:45.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:16 PM
Huge hybird are there running aroung. I have broken 6lb lead a couple time, one for sure was a very large fish.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:19 PM
Huge hybird are there running aroung. I have broken 6lb lead a couple time, one for sure was a very large fish.
Lighten your drag, play out the fish and bring a landing net if you want to land hybrids.
Reggie
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 02:42 PM
all the hybrids i caught last year was with 6lb line, broke off quite a few times as well but that was me reaching into the water trying to grab the fish, nets are a must
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 04:28 PM
They are about 10 peple fishing down from the little dam.
There is one person just cast line across instead of straight.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 04:32 PM
Grainraiser and Mahoro_Su, thanks...You are right, I think I pulled too hard.
the bank is 8 ft high from water and I need a large long landing net?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 05:49 PM
That will be problem...
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:04 PM
Grainraiser and Mahoro_Su, thanks...You are right, I think I pulled too hard.
the bank is 8 ft high from water and I need a large long landing net?
Walmart sells a foldable landing new for $13. The handle extends out to 4ft which works great on step banks. My net fits in my backpack. I used a trout landing net last year and it was much to short. You almost had to lay on your belly to reach the fish. That will not be a problem this year. Those hybrids are strong so let your drag do what it is designed to do.
Reggie
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:28 PM
Fished from 7-10AM. Got my limit on sandbass with two extra hybrids, 21" & 21.5". All caught on 1/32oz home made jigs and cigar bobber.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:31 PM
catch a big fish
get a net or you will
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:31 PM
Nice!
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:34 PM
Any rain in Sachse / Garland yet?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:50 PM
Managed a limit of Hybs this morning. Lost several and not sure why. I think I grabbed a 6lb rod instead of the 8lb. oh well
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 06:55 PM
very nice!
Posted By: justhrowit
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 07:28 PM
Any rain in Sachse / Garland yet?
Starting to come down in Mesquite....
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 07:41 PM
Bin, the only way you can land a hybrid at that spot is walk the fish toward the dam and go down where the running water and grap the fish. I can never lift the hybrid out of the water at that spot.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 07:44 PM
Great job everyone. I am going to try my luck later.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 07:55 PM
Sounds like I should of hit the water iinstead of sleep in
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 08:29 PM
Bin, the only way you can land a hybrid at that spot is walk the fish toward the dam and go down where the running water and grap the fish. I can never lift the hybrid out of the water at that spot.
Thanks...I better fish close the dam then, or I will have to across many people...but the small hole is down far a few yards, smile
Posted By: UrsusVeritas
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 08:34 PM
anybody going tonight? I know the weather is gonna be iffy, but Ill probably be at or around hellhole 5-8ish.
Wearing green waders and an SF giants hat. Name is Kyle, Say hi.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 09:28 PM
Kyle, it hasn't really rain here in rowlett yet but the ground is wet so i hope you have a truck going to the hellhole. I am going to try the bike trail later since i have a small car.
Fished HH today witch is very rare for me. Had a blast! Fished with 5-10 different Tffers. Watched fishnrod limit on the hybrids then baffin bay with others catching a few. I got one landed with a line break and two spit outs after running with it. Or I just had to small a hook. Close to every one fishing for sandies limited. Multiple double hook ups. I left with a good number for only targeting them for a very short time. My day was spent netting for shad and then throwing them at the hybrids. Most shad were huge and it was very hard to find smaller ones. A lot of the hybrids caught today were on hand sized shad. Fished in the creek the second half of the day with no waders or shoes on. (not smart) but I made it with no holes in my feet. Good times and great memorys...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 09:58 PM
Limit of hybrids and sandies today.
Need more rain !!!!
Hybrids were 26, 25, 25, 25, 25 inches
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 10:13 PM
wow..very nice great job!
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 10:18 PM
Wow, that's impressive!
Posted By: SilverKing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 11:17 PM
Terrific job Mike, too bad I'm stuck at work until the weekend. :-(
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 11:19 PM
Mike, what size of hook are you using for those live shads...
Posted By: bonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 11:43 PM
guess im lost where are you guy fishing went down to miller road and fished 8am -11am got nothing. no one was there, so where are you fishing lavon damn? where is the bike trail, where is baffin bay, anyone please help anyone
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/02/13 11:49 PM
Baffin bay is south texas, by padre island, not sure if you going to catch sandie there... but baffinbay is a screen name, the one that is holding that nice stringer of hybrids... Bike trail parking is by centerville
Mike, what size of hook are you using for those live shads...
Hes using size 1 or bigger. I was using, as well as others size 4 hook. A limit was caught on 6 but he lost a few. (so did I) Baffin sugested size 1 or bigger on 10 lbs braid and limited too with a few less that got away.
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 12:38 AM
Limits are easy to be had. Caught my limit in under an hour and spent the rest of the time trying to catch shad and hybrids. Went home with one and lost 2-3 three others.... Boy I love the action!,
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 12:39 AM
Also, great catching up with friends
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 12:47 AM
Mike, what size of hook are you using for those live shads...
Hes using size 1 or bigger. I was using, as well as others size 4 hook. A limit was caught on 6 but he lost a few. (so did I) Baffin sugested size 1 or bigger on 10 lbs braid and limited too with a few less that got away.
Thanks man, I was using size 6 last year but was having problem getting good hook set, changed to treble hook taken from other lures and slabs worked ok, but a lot snags, going to shop for size 4 and 1
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 01:10 AM
Nice stringer mike!!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 01:44 AM
It was a pretty good day.
Really nice seeing a lot of guys from last year and hamming it up.
Mike, what size of hook are you using for those live shads...
Hes using size 1 or bigger. I was using, as well as others size 4 hook. A limit was caught on 6 but he lost a few. (so did I) Baffin sugested size 1 or bigger on 10 lbs braid and limited too with a few less that got away.
Thanks man, I was using size 6 last year but was having problem getting good hook set, changed to treble hook taken from other lures and slabs worked ok, but a lot snags, going to shop for size 4 and 1
I am humbled you would take advice from me. Size 4 is just what I upgraded to because I was told to use bigger and 6 is what Im used to. Thats all I had. I was out fished on 6 and 1 today. It just seamed the 6 had to work a lot harder than the one and I lost my first 2 due to him running and it poping out shad and all. So Id go with the bigger hook. I think baffin wss right. I will be upgrading my hook size and line after today and targeting one with one rod and the other with the 2nd. Instead of trying to cast for either one on one rod. He offered me a bigger hook and I said ok but never went and put it on but saw some one else switch after he gave it to them and hook one after loosing a few in a row.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 02:07 AM
I've been using 8 and been doing good on it, when water is clear I move down to 10, and for bigger bait I use 6, problem with 10 is, you get gut hooked often
Posted By: JW.
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 02:39 AM
Is this cold front gonna shut it down tomorrow?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 02:48 AM
The rain will shut it down.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 03:01 AM
The cold front and low pressure shall shut them down. They will conserve energy for the move upstream.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 03:21 AM
oh yeah, i didn't think about the cold front moving in, and i was thinking about doing a little fishing before heading off to work in the morning....
Limit of hybrids and sandies today.
Need more rain !!!!
Hybrids were 26, 25, 25, 25, 25 inches
Nice stringer Baffin! It was a good hybrid-catching day for all. Do you prefer to use live shad verses artificial? I was just curious because I dredd at the thought of using live bait but that's just me. Hopefully, the hybrids keep prowling the creek for a good long while.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 03:37 AM
Mahoro, you are not the only sushi chef here =P. If it doesnt rain tonight, which i think it will between 1-2am (had some sprinkles), it might be worth a try. These fishes can sense pressure and thier instinct is to run upstream, which they usually do at night anyways. Good Luck Report if you go.
Posted By: Duckcreek Davy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 03:56 AM
Well................I caught a beaver.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 04:04 AM
Mahoro, you are not the only sushi chef here =P. If it doesnt rain tonight, which i think it will between 1-2am (had some sprinkles), it might be worth a try. These fishes can sense pressure and thier instinct is to run upstream, which they usually do at night anyways. Good Luck Report if you go.
Lol, had to change my sig... Which bar you work at?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 04:42 AM
Mahoro, you are not the only sushi chef here =P. If it doesnt rain tonight, which i think it will between 1-2am (had some sprinkles), it might be worth a try. These fishes can sense pressure and thier instinct is to run upstream, which they usually do at night anyways. Good Luck Report if you go.
Lol, had to change my sig... Which bar you work at?
I am the sushi bar.
Well................I caught a beaver.
Lol. To bad I missed it. Nice meeting you but damn! 8,097 posts? Wow. Lol
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 09:06 AM
Nice stringer Baffin! It was a good hybrid-catching day for all. Do you prefer to use live shad verses artificial? I was just curious because I dredd at the thought of using live bait but that's just me. Hopefully, the hybrids keep prowling the creek for a good long while.
Live shad is working great right now. You can catch on artificial as well. Hard to beat shad.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 09:46 AM
Got back from the creek an hour ago. Great until 2am when it started to rain, fishy stopped biting.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 12:13 PM
Got back from the creek an hour ago. Great until 2am when it started to rain, fishy stopped biting.
He's back !!!!
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 12:33 PM
Well................I caught a beaver.
Nice to meet you today.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 12:36 PM
Hopefully, the hybrids keep prowling the creek for a good long while.
Once the hybrids show up, it's usually not for long.
Posted By: PlanoKeith
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 01:00 PM
Limit of hybrids and sandies today.
Need more rain !!!!
Hybrids were 26, 25, 25, 25, 25 inches
Nice job Baffin Bay
Posted By: GoldSpoonr
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 01:28 PM
Hopefully, the hybrids keep prowling the creek for a good long while.
Once the hybrids show up, it's usually not for long.
BaffinBay,
Can you expand on this...
Are you saying that once the Hybrids make their way up the creek the crappie & sandies are finished with their business?
Thanks,
GoldSpoonr
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 03:06 PM
The hybrids spawn out quick and leave. Once they get shallow, they start to spawn immediatley. The only reason a lot are caught after a week or so, is, the water flow goes down and they get trapped in the pools. But on the next flood, they will leave after they are done dropping eggs. For the next 2-3 weeks, limits should be easy. A couple more runs of both hybrids and sandies will come through for the next 2-3 weeks.
Posted By: Duckcreek Davy
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 03:29 PM
A couple more runs of both hybrids and sandies will come through for the next 2-3 weeks.
....and then...Christmas is over?
But Hey, it was good meeting a bunch of you guys. I was struck by how well everyone fished together. Didn't see any jerks casting over other people and such. Instead everyone seemed anxious to make sure a good time was had by all. Not always the case down at the H.H.
Mike, you flat tore them up. My one observation was the fish were not interested at all in the large shiners I was throwing them. Shad was the order of the day. 2 days before they were all over the shiners.
Oh...my second observation. Beavers, are somewhat touchy about being caught by rod and reel. My they will wear you out. But that was a new spool of 19 dollar line and I wanted as much of it back as possible so I played him as close as I could before breaking him off. Of course I never intended to hook the poor thing and hope he's not injured too badly by it.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 04:37 PM
Does anyone know how it like at the creek today?
Posted By: crd032288
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 05:15 PM
Hey bud, I watched your video of you fishing a feeder creek in Dallas. It had alot of helpful info. I saw that you said the ideal pressure to fish in is between 29.85-30.10. If you don't mind me asking, how do you check that bud? Is there a website where I can check it daily?
Posted By: Beto
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 05:35 PM
Hey bud, I watched your video of you fishing a feeder creek in Dallas. It had alot of helpful info. I saw that you said the ideal pressure to fish in is between 29.85-30.10. If you don't mind me asking, how do you check that bud? Is there a website where I can check it daily?
I put this on my phone as a bookmark.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 06:34 PM
There are about 12 trucks at Firewheel. I drove over and its fish-able. Has a good current but doesn't look to dirty. Might head out there.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 07:48 PM
... happens everytime the hybrids show up:
A limit of fish is from midnight to midnight.
Day: A 24-hour period of time that begins at midnight and ends at midnight. There is no "morning" limit and "evening" limit.
5 hybrids from midnight to midnight.
I see you break the rules and try to help you with the regulations and you tell me to f-off. I have no problem giving your [censored] to the game warden...
Plenty of fish, everybody gets five hybrids a day. TPWD rules, not mine. If there wasn't a rule, I'd live down there for two weeks.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/fish_hunt/yeah, I know I'm an [censored].
Posted By: Razzorduck
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 08:19 PM
Right there with you BB. Heard some guy took 3 limits of Sandies out of the bike park yesterday. Had I been there his #ss would have been reported.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 08:22 PM
Go get 'em mike! This year no more watching from side line, I see people cast net and keep 'everything', I am calling the gw..
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 08:32 PM
Where exactly is it best to fish in rowlett creek, going down there with my two kiddos hopefully this weekend. My co-worked said he recalls going into a small parking lot on centerville and miller rd? Is this accurate
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 08:39 PM
Read the entire thread and it will answer all of your questions. I would caution you to bring young kids down to the creek. Those banks are extremely steep and slippery and falling into the creek could be fatal. Read thru the thread before making this decision.
Reggie
Posted By: StePraDal
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 08:48 PM
Where exactly is it best to fish in rowlett creek, going down there with my two kiddos hopefully this weekend. My co-worked said he recalls going into a small parking lot on centerville and miller rd? Is this accurate
The advice about dangerous muddy banks below firewheel/ bike park is spot on
Learn about the area just above "the gun range" (pleasant valley bridge), safer banks for kids, cool rapids for them to explore, once you get down there.... which is tough.
This is the area under 190 / Bush Toll way bridge.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 09:10 PM
How old are the kiddo?
Posted By: StePraDal
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 09:23 PM
Yeah, what he said, if they're like, 23 yrs old, my advice is weak.
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 09:26 PM
Most of the people who are fishing at RC know the regulation. Every year there are some cast net group that even have one person to stay close to the parking lot to watch for GW. Whenever I see those cat netter and trying to tell them that's illegal, they starting talking in different language and pretended that they do not speak English. They know that's illegal but the greed just took over their dignity.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 10:04 PM
I think all the ones doing illegal stuff knows what they are doing are wrong... And they all know english...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 10:12 PM
One night a few years ago, I was meeting NightFisher after dark for some hybrids upstream of Firewheel bridge. I was walking under the bridge and turned my headlight on and there was three guys sitting under the bridge with a 5 gallon bucket each. I heard a noise in the water and saw a guy, in his underwear, holding a net underwater. The buckets were full of sandbass. I told them they couldn't catch gamefish that way. They just ignored me. One guy told me to f-off. So I whipped out my Star Trek communicator and called Martin. He told me he would be there in 10 minutes, if they left get the plates. Well, they were moving out now. They ran into the parking lot and jumped into a Lexus. So much for needing meat to feed the family. As they trashed the underside of their vehicle trying to exit the parking lot I heard a noise behind me, turned around and found the 4 year old boy they left behind. I called Martin back and he called the police. 3-4 minutes later, the Lexus is back to get the boy. Martin was at their house to meet them...
You fish RC long enough, you see just about everything.
NightFisher and I killed the hybrids that night...on crawdads...
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 10:25 PM
Wow now thats freakin crazy.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/03/13 10:28 PM
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 12:22 AM
Where would be the best place to fish at RC when it's raining like this. I'm wanting to try my luck gonna head out in an hour. Any suggestions folks?
-Stephen
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 01:04 AM
Hell hole, if you can put the wader on and wade there...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 01:26 AM
I was going to stay bring cleats and rope, but those won't help you at all when its raining like this
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 01:47 AM
Hmmm is it even worth trying the bike trail?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 02:26 AM
Hmmm is it even worth trying the bike trail?
The rain just stop here in rowlett. Be very careful if you want to go and try luck.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 02:51 AM
Why go when its going to be muddy as hell, a few fish is just not worth it
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 02:52 AM
And its pitch dark too... Don't fall into water
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 02:54 AM
DANGEROUS!! The rain is gone after tonight, wait till saturday or sunday when the WHOLE CREEK SHOULD BE IDEAL, IT WILL BE ON, BRUTHA!
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:00 AM
Not to mention getting your truck/car stuck in the mud and cost you some extra dinero. It's not worthing fishing the creek a day after a good rain IMHO.
Reggie
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:18 AM
Please don't go out tonight, its not worth it if you were to get hurt, stuck or seriosuly injured
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:24 AM
Yeah my better judgement took over haha. You guys are definitely right it's just not worth it.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:28 AM
I'm home tonight... I'll wait
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:34 AM
that place is murder when it has just rained lol my buddy got his truck stuck on Sunday. We got out of it but dang... That place is murder..
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:35 AM
NightFisher and I killed the hybrids that night...on crawdads...
BaffinBay do you hook the crawdad where it can move around or hook them dead?
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:44 AM
i will be fishing this saturday but not RC. i will be down there in RC throwing my castnet to get some bait hopefully i will get enough shads in a couple of toss i dont feel like getting yelled at by any bankers for tryna catch some shad but just a heads up guys. is that cool with you guys?
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 03:49 AM
i will be fishing this saturday but not RC. i will be down there in RC throwing my castnet to get some bait hopefully i will get enough shads in a couple of toss i dont feel like getting yelled at by any bankers for tryna catch some shad but just a heads up guys. is that cool with you guys?
dude do what the hell you want. you dont need nobodys permission to cast net bait in the creek. nobody here owns it.
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 04:19 AM
Alright cool
Posted By: standalone
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 04:21 AM
Why be a smart [censored] ilovefishing?
Posted By: standalone
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 04:23 AM
Pardon my language.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 04:30 AM
NightFisher and I killed the hybrids that night...on crawdads...
BaffinBay do you hook the crawdad where it can move around or hook them dead?
Alive through the tail. Remove big pinchers.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 04:45 AM
Why be a smart [censored] ilovefishing?
how is that being a smartazz? if you dont like my replies, simply ignore them and go on your way. dam troll
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 05:15 AM
once again we got troll...
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 06:32 AM
So far .82 inches of rain here.
RC peaked at 9.73 feet and is now coming down (5.5 feet higher than normal).
Current flow is 1300cfm (normal is 100cfm).
BRING A ROPE !!!
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 06:52 AM
NightFisher and I killed the hybrids that night...on crawdads...
BaffinBay do you hook the crawdad where it can move around or hook them dead?
Alive through the tail. Remove big pinchers.
Thanks baffinbay I saved about a dozen after a crawfish boil and I wanted to see if I could really catch something on them crawdad
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 09:42 AM
RC at 8.68 feet (four feet higher than before rain) and dropping. Flow around 900cfm (normal 100cfm).
Level s/b around 5 feet (close to normal) around midnight Thursday. It takes about 24 hours for the creek to drop to 4-5 feet from it's flood crest. Flow will still be higher for couple days (200cfm). Creek was still muddy from last rain, s/b like goose [censored] now.
BRING A ROPE !!!!!
Posted By: UrsusVeritas
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 02:06 PM
Thanks for all the water reports Baffin. They really are helpful.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 02:44 PM
Drove over GR bridge on way to work this morning...water is high level, moving fast, and muddy brown color.
Now this rain should bring up another wave of fish and more from the lake area.It may need a 48 hours or longer to clear up..
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 04:31 PM
And I am sure there will be people right now fishing, or trying and is going to go home empty handed with mud everywhere...
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 05:07 PM
Yep!
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 07:44 PM
you guys think it will be fishable in the morning?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 09:50 PM
It is always fishable..muddy banks -safe no,,fishable yes.
may not catch anything
very very muddy banks..let it all soak in..Sat --Sun better
next week ..way better..better banks cleaner water
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 10:24 PM
I'm guessing small jigs won't do as well tomorrow if visibility is low. Shad maybe?
Posted By: StePraDal
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/04/13 11:40 PM
I'm guessing small jigs won't do as well tomorrow if visibility is low. Shad maybe?
Watched a guy in Monday's muddy water throw a silver Mepps (inline spinner) and out catch me 12 - 1, Smaller
sand bass tho. The pulsing blade was definitely a plus !
I was throwing dreg level clousers as I need to get more small white shiny clousers. Which did well till I ran out.
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 01:10 AM
I wonder if letting a jig roll on the bottom would make some noise and get their attention.
Posted By: bonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 02:33 AM
anybody going tomorrow? I would like to go just to be prepared for Monday morning
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 03:14 AM
What's to prepare for
Posted By: bonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 03:36 AM
never been there just
just to get a look at things and see what kind of gear to take dont know how far of a hike it is and i dont have a cast net
Posted By: bonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 03:41 AM
do you think cranks would work like vision 110 sinking dt6 rapalas, or rattle traps would work for hybrids
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 04:28 AM
If first time out, I would wear cleats and bring some rope
I will be there at sunrise.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 12:28 PM
anybody fishin the creek today?
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 01:11 PM
Little slippery, but not bad. Bite was very slow this early morning
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 01:27 PM
I wanted to get out there today. around 4-5 pm to whatever time--- Its my first time out there and would like to tag along with somebody. Anybody in?
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 01:56 PM
I want to get out there around 4 - 5 pm?
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 03:12 PM
fyi about 40 cars at firewheel
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 04:02 PM
I will probably be out there after work. Gonna be packed I am sure!
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 04:02 PM
fyi about 40 cars at firewheel
Not really surprised...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 06:50 PM
That's why I perfer to hit rc mid week, only half the amount people there, and with my wader on to hit the spots bankers cant
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:00 PM
Was very slow early morning. Is it getting good as it warms up?
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:02 PM
Went to Pleasant Valley area this morning before sunrise and fished everything in the box for a few hours without a bite. Moved south to Castle and caught 7 within a few hours. The water was moving very fast up by the gun range but much calmer near Castle. Water half way between stained and muddy. All the sandies were big. No runts.
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:03 PM
I wish I could hit it mid week... I might have to take a half day this next week and hit it early when there are not as many people.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:03 PM
I usuly catch fish from dawn til 10 and after 2 til dusk, never fished it dark...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:05 PM
I think tomorow water will be nicer to fish in
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:07 PM
Mahoro... Are you fishing tomorrow? I was thinking of making the trip to creek x in the morning. Depends on how RC looks this afternoon.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 07:10 PM
Tying to decide to hit creek x or another creek, thinking about hitting rc Sunday to hunt down those hybrids
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 08:06 PM
Let me know what you decide. I am probably going to hit X in the morn. Get up early and beat everyone there
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 08:16 PM
Haha I nromally hit the water 630, later if I don't have to go work
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 08:17 PM
You get there at 6:30 and I will probably already be there lol...
Just look for the Black Dodge Ram. That's me...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 08:17 PM
hard to stay away from creek x or any creek that u can get 30min limit and catch more 100 in a few hours... but I want some hybrids...
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 08:20 PM
I am going to try to get some hybi here in a little bit and then will probably stop there on the way home tomorrow.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 08:24 PM
Nice, I lost 2 hybrids already, so I am so fire up right now
Today straight up sucked for me. Hit Gr, HH, and mc. One bit only and no fish landed. Even threw the net and It came up empty every time! @ rc and mc
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 09:21 PM
i fished the gun range the other evening and only had 2 bites.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 09:22 PM
That sucks how did the water look up by gr?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 09:26 PM
I wonder if illegal netters hit it hard
Posted By: Dunkky dude
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 09:46 PM
LOL, the one who wrote a book on that subject. A true master of handling the equipment in such artistic form with the result no other can match.
Sonfish, do you have a confession to make?
Posted By: Dunkky dude
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 09:50 PM
how do u guys compare the taste of hybrids against whites? Some finds it same, i personally like hybrids better, i think it has firmer meat. That's just me.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 10:25 PM
Only freshwater fish I perfer is crappie, walleyes and most panfish
Posted By: TxPacker4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 10:45 PM
They're not nasty. You prissy folk just gotta learn to cook it.
I can cook it, it's just nasty. I'll eat bass, bream, catfish, crappie, and walleye all day though
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 11:12 PM
Catfish are nasty
Posted By: FishHarder
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 11:29 PM
Catfish is tasty and so are sand bass. Tilapia is nasty.
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/05/13 11:49 PM
My fish-tasty order: LMB > Crappy > Sandbass
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 12:25 AM
Today was off! 2 keeper hybs and several unders.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 12:29 AM
went today sure was dead. caught 10 magnums. then hit another creek and killed the hybrids on every other cast.
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 01:17 AM
you guys need to learn how to clean the sandies, and then you can't tell the difference between sandie and any other great tasting gamefish!
I have many converts notched on my belt!
Rudy
Posted By: FirewheelFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 02:03 AM
Fished miller this morning and it was all hybrid bites! Caught 4 of em with one nice keeper as well as a fat female sandy. All fish on a rooster tail; was quite surprised to be catching hybrids.
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 01:52 PM
I went yesterday to check out RC miller rd area, just to see what im in for tomorrow morning. I was very surprised to see how dirty people are. There was literally trash everywhere. Walking i saw a guy chuck his trash from some lure he just opened right into the creek? Is that a normal thing there?
Regardless i will be out there @ 6:00 am tomorrow hopefully i can beat the rush
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 01:54 PM
South of miller?
Posted By: tbucket101
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 03:07 PM
Taking my lunch break at the bike trail......getting paid to fish! hopefully its not elbows and a$$holes there
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 06:48 PM
Can someone help n tell me how to get to HH?
Thanks!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 06:53 PM
Hard to miss, park on firewheel and walk south, go under the trees and look towards your right, when you see 30+ people all line up to fish, you are at the right place, but seriously people need to find their own little hole to fish in, fish are everywhere
Caught some sandies halfway between hh and gr saw a limit get pulled out next to me, also another guy pulled out 10 in our little area
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 07:23 PM
Try Omaha or Bunker Hill instead of Hell Hole.
Posted By: Robert Hunter
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 08:16 PM
Anyone been last two days has the water cleared up any?
Posted By: Dj Kaos
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 09:35 PM
What's Omaha & Bunker hill?
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 10:59 PM
What's Omaha & Bunker hill?
The next 2 deep holes north from the Hell Hole. I am having a baby this Monday. Cant fish this season. =(
Posted By: PlanoKeith
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 11:15 PM
They're not nasty. You prissy folk just gotta learn to cook it.
Might want to learn how to clean right too. They are really good tasting if cleaned right. And yes you have to put in a little extra work unlike mushy crappie but they are deelish. --LOL--
Salt is your friend
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/06/13 11:52 PM
I am having a baby this Monday. Cant fish this season. =(
WHAT ?!!!
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 01:03 AM
Got my first hybird. Was slow from 4-5 with jigs. Then very good after I got some minnow. Met. Some nice young guys, helped me landed the hybird. Missed two, one almost, but didn't get help quick enough since they were landing another one.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 01:08 AM
Got my first hybird. Was slow from 4-5 with jigs. Then very good after I got some minnow. Met. Some nice young guys, helped me landed the hybird. Missed two, one almost, but didn't get help quick enough since they were landing another one.
Nice job. You did better than most today.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 01:15 AM
Thanks, many guys caught hybird this evening. I can see a lots of fishes running up the dam. Again thanks, Cam and Huy.
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 01:25 AM
How do you guys think the finishing will be tomorrow.. Wha times are best to fish?
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 02:23 AM
Thanks, many guys caught hybird this evening. I can see a lots of fishes running up the dam. Again thanks, Cam and Huy.
At George Bush?
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 02:53 AM
Got my first hybrid at about 6:00 PM but needed to release it because it's only 17 inches. Then at about 7:00PM, got a 22-inch hybrid after a long fight.
Saw some folks who jumped to the creek to retrieve their hybrids. LOL.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 03:12 AM
I am having a baby this Monday. Cant fish this season. =(
WHAT ?!!!
YES, I am having a baby! And selling my stuff
http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/u...ale#Post4172234Lets go fishing tonight!
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 03:15 AM
That guy jumped in water is a really nice guy, who helped me to land my hybird.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/07/13 04:11 AM
report, between the bike trail and the red pipe I limited on sand bass and most of the sand bass are big female. I landed 6 hybrid but only two keeper over 20 inches.
When I pasted HH on the way to church the parking lot was as packed as Ive ever seen it. Atleast 4 solid rows maybe 5. On the way home there were atleast half that many. Either the game warden showed up or it wasnt that great of a morning for some? Any word?
Friday and Saturday RC was on fire with Hybrids. Me and my brother each caught 23 inchers.
today only saw 3 small ones get caught. They moved on from where we were at. I have to find Creek X. Google don't fail me now!
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 03:00 AM
Hit the creek this morning, was targeting hybrids only had about 20 or so kept the limit only.
Hit the creek this morning, was targeting hybrids only had about 20 or so kept the limit only.
I didnt know you were a tffer but I think Ive seen you a few times because my dog always whines when yours walks by on the opposite bank. Nice fish.
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 03:42 AM
Went to the HH from 6-8 hybrids def showed up..
Posted By: sand bass man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 04:24 AM
That sucks how did the water look up by gr?
sorry for the late response, but the water at that time was chocolate
Posted By: camnewton214
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 03:18 PM
anybody going to rowlett creek today
Posted By: vthondaboi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 10:48 PM
How's the afternoon bite?
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 11:29 PM
Does anyone knows:
[1]How old is this kind of hybrid which grows to 20 inch?
[2]When one hybrid got hooked, the other free hybrids were swimming back and forth along with the hooked one. They know their friend is in trouble, right?
Thanks
Posted By: Robert Hunter
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 11:39 PM
I have caught hybrids following a hooked one they are waiting on him to drop his lunch lol greedy suckers. They are eating machines and I would guess a 18-20 inch on is going on year two after stocking. Hit the creek this morning had a good day with the fly rod.
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 11:41 PM
Will the hybrids bite at night? I want to try around 9 ish..
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/08/13 11:58 PM
Yup
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 12:01 AM
Awesome... Will I have better luck at HH or bike trail?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 12:13 AM
Both. The fish are everywhere.
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 12:18 AM
Ok great thanks a bunch!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 12:23 AM
After the rain, the hybrids should have one more solid run. Limits are bein taken from HH areas all the way past Miller. Live shad, if you can find them. Blue Gills. Small baby drum. Biggest minnows you can buy. Zoom Tiny Flukes. Xraps. Medium Flukes. Carolina rig live bait.
Posted By: Dipson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 12:31 AM
F cast nets, time to bring the seine for shad!
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 12:45 AM
I tried catching some shad right behind the HH area and only came up with some giant gizzard shad. At least 15+ every cast. I also unfortunately got a net full of sandbass which tore up my net a bit
..
I just cut the bait in chunks and it worked for me Sunday morning. Landed 1 hybrid and about 15 sandies.
Idk where the reg shad are
Posted By: suhteevin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 02:34 AM
Caught my first Hybrids today! Manage to catch 8 Hybrids with 4 keepers and 6 nice Sandies. The under size Hybrids were 17 or 17 1/2. Almost there.... Always next year. Thanks GOD for days like these!
Picture time:
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 02:50 AM
Fish wernt biting too well today. Only I limited on hybrids today, my buddy kept getting broke off and caught a few unders. He left with 2. We had about 10 mag sandies we kept that arent pictured (in the cooler) but threw back plenty. Limits should of have been easily taken today
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 02:55 AM
The threadfin shad were blowing up at castle today running over the obstruction.
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 04:05 AM
Wow ! nice catch you guys.Gonna try my luck tomorrow night.
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 05:46 PM
Planning to head out there after work around 6:30 ish but i have a question..
Will the storm tonight help the bite?
i drive a mini cooper so popping the curb by HH is def not possible do you guys suggest i try miller or up by the gun range?
thanks!
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 06:19 PM
Is the evening bite the best?
Posted By: Snags
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 06:55 PM
Lots of hooting and hollering today all up and down the bike park area. The hybrids are going crazy up and down there. Two times a pair of them almost beached themselves next to me today chasing shad...or each other.
Saw lots of fish being caught.
Posted By: Perchmouth
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 06:55 PM
As long as the creek isn't flooding anytime is a good time to go fishin. It doesn't matter where you go on rowlett creek the fish are there. Believe that.
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 07:28 PM
Is fishing any good in rowlett creek once spawning is over ? lets say may june july mo's?
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 08:40 PM
I went from 11:30-1 and caught 1 yellow didn't see too many people catching fish a few yellows very few sands and saw a guy with a hybrid on his stringer
Will it be too crowded this weekend to put a couple of kayaks in the creek and fish? Ive never been to RC so I dont know how wide the creek is. I dont want anyone throwing lures at me because they think I am on their spot or anything like that lol
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 09:57 PM
The only place you can launch a kayak would be at Miller and travel as far as 66. Anything above 66 will get you pelted with weights. I fished the bike path area this morning and only caught some sandbass. I did see some nice hybrids being landed so they are certainly in there. A good rain will replenish the creek. We need the creek to rise so they can get above the dam.
Reggie
Posted By: Robert Hunter
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 10:10 PM
Has anyone done very well at night?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 10:50 PM
Will it be too crowded this weekend to put a couple of kayaks in the creek and fish? Ive never been to RC so I dont know how wide the creek is. I dont want anyone throwing lures at me because they think I am on their spot or anything like that lol
That is probably a bad idea on the weekend...
Posted By: Bred429
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 11:33 PM
I'm going to head over to the creek in a bit. Anybody know what the fish are biting?
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 11:56 PM
Front is coming and pressure is dropping now, best time for fishing?
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/09/13 11:56 PM
I'm going to head over to the creek in a bit. Anybody know what the fish are biting?
large minnows are the best.
Posted By: standalone
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 12:12 AM
Watch out I jumped 2 sows with about 10-14 piglets. One sow stood her ground till the little ones ran off.
Not much action this afternoon, very light bite. All I saw caught were small sandbass but I caught a few so not a wasted trip.
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 12:25 AM
Watched 2 guys bucket well over 100 yellows. I landed a yellow and a good sandbass. Few others were catching sandbass but yellows were everywhere.
Man o man the fish were biting at hh. It was super crowded and a lure was crossed here and there but lots of sandies being caught on roostertails and big hybrids on sunfish(3 in)
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:41 AM
Will it be too crowded this weekend to put a couple of kayaks in the creek and fish? Ive never been to RC so I dont know how wide the creek is. I dont want anyone throwing lures at me because they think I am on their spot or anything like that lol
That is probably a bad idea on the weekend...
+1
It's not necessary. Just bust out the waders and listen to the reels scream.
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:45 AM
They are on fire!! Less than an hour. Some unders but lots of keepers...
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:02 AM
Werd! Beat the crowd and scout around. The HH is not the place with fish.
Lee
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:05 AM
yupppp!!
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:24 AM
Got my limit early Today.
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 05:03 AM
Crazy because i was at HH from 6:30-8:30 and had a few nibbles we where pretty much shoulder to shoulder and everyone in that area had the same luck i think the whole time i was there i saw 3-4 sandies come out..
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 05:05 AM
None of the fish in my pic from HH
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 05:12 AM
yeah i figured very nice catch.. ill be back out there when the rain is over with...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 12:51 PM
its funny how everyone thinks fish is ONLY in hell hole...
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 02:36 PM
its funny how everyone thinks fish is ONLY in hell hole...
Yep the creek is miles long but everyone fishes the dam and the hell hole as if they are the only places that hold fish. Makes no sense to me at all.
Reggie
you guys ever thought about the socialising aspect of hh. I took 2 buddies fishing and we talked to some guys on the creek made a couple new friends and had a bunch of laughs. We could of gone upstream and been alone but it was more fun fishing at hh.
Will it be too crowded this weekend to put a couple of kayaks in the creek and fish? Ive never been to RC so I dont know how wide the creek is. I dont want anyone throwing lures at me because they think I am on their spot or anything like that lol
That is probably a bad idea on the weekend...
+1
It's not necessary. Just bust out the waders and listen to the reels scream.
I really want the points for kayak wars and am only planning to CPR all of the fish so banking is something I really don't want to do right now. I have just as much of a right to be there as anyone else kayak or banker. As far as Im concerned as long as I was in a spot first it shouldn't matter if im on the bank or my yak.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:17 PM
That's the only reason I fish HH. Socializing with the peeps. And catch a few at that. But if you walk 100 yards down, u will catch more due to the fish are not be hammered. Think about the vibrations hitting the water every second at the HH. Those fish are spooky most of the time. Downstream the fish are more relaxed and there are 100 spots to fish.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:36 PM
Will it be too crowded this weekend to put a couple of kayaks in the creek and fish? Ive never been to RC so I dont know how wide the creek is. I dont want anyone throwing lures at me because they think I am on their spot or anything like that lol
That is probably a bad idea on the weekend...
+1
It's not necessary. Just bust out the waders and listen to the reels scream.
I really want the points for kayak wars and am only planning to CPR all of the fish so banking is something I really don't want to do right now. I have just as much of a right to be there as anyone else kayak or banker. As far as Im concerned as long as I was in a spot first it shouldn't matter if im on the bank or my yak.
This is true but since you have never been to RC, I suggest you do some scouting first and understand the situation. The choice is yours - as a fellow yakker, I would not but that is only my opinion and you know the saying about opinions >>>>( * )
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:47 PM
I know after heavy rain it is dangerous/fast/muddy all that. What about during the rain. Besides the obvious Muddiness and what not. do they bite?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:53 PM
All your doing is spooking the fish and pissing people off in a yak. When u come through the area, the fish push out of their holes and u just spread them out all over the place. If I see a yak, I usually find a hole far away from you.
This is diff than crappie fishing. U can sit on crappie 3 ft under the boat and they will bite.
I have a full fleet of yaks and one man pontoon boats to take clients out in. . Have y'all ever seen me in the creek during the run? I would have to wear a helmet if I did that. I would also have to get rubber and glue to paste on myself, so all the bad words that would hit me, would bounce off of me and stick to them.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 03:54 PM
But: you have every right to go where u please in a yak.
Do u eat everyday? The fish eat everyday. Just harder for the fish to find your lure or bait in muddy fast water.
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:03 PM
Anybody know how much rain did we get from last night? and how is the water at the RC?
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:06 PM
For those who want to catch hybrids/more fish in RC. You'll get better chance if you fish at sun set/ sun rise.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:11 PM
I know after heavy rain it is dangerous/fast/muddy all that. What about during the rain. Besides the obvious Muddiness and what not. do they bite?
Some of my best fishing has been in the rain. And it didn't rain yesterday - lol.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:18 PM
Reports, I went out from 630-900 got about 18 sandbass and a few yellow at the bike trail. There were lots of shad running up the creek. There are hardly but a few drops of rain. I wouldnt even call it rain but windy and cold. The water running a little fast but it still clear.
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:28 PM
its funny how everyone thinks fish is ONLY in hell hole...
That IS the ONLY place with fish on the WHOLE creek! Everyone should just fish there! lol
Went there last night and saw multiple stringers full being pulled out. We were shoulder to shoulder and someone (acehole) even broke their rod tip trying to pull one in lol. Dang thing was huge! Ran right by my leg on the way downstream while he was trying to real it in. I should have just grabbed him...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:36 PM
its funny how everyone thinks fish is ONLY in hell hole...
That IS the ONLY place with fish on the WHOLE creek! Everyone should just fish there! lol
Went there last night and saw multiple stringers full being pulled out. We were shoulder to shoulder and someone (acehole) even broke their rod tip trying to pull one in lol. Dang thing was huge! Ran right by my leg on the way downstream while he was trying to real it in. I should have just grabbed him...
Nah, dont try to grab those hybrids, they will cut your hands, I learn that the hard way monday... there are planty more fish
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:50 PM
Rain so far is .25 inches.
RC is up 1/2 a foot.
Flow is 200cfm (double normal rate)
We are about to get hammered with rain from the southwest.
If your going to fish today you got 1-2 hours max before chocolate milk.
It is already muddy as hell.
Posted By: joebob911
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:55 PM
its funny how everyone thinks fish is ONLY in hell hole...
That IS the ONLY place with fish on the WHOLE creek! Everyone should just fish there! lol
Went there last night and saw multiple stringers full being pulled out. We were shoulder to shoulder and someone (acehole) even broke their rod tip trying to pull one in lol. Dang thing was huge! Ran right by my leg on the way downstream while he was trying to real it in. I should have just grabbed him...
Nah, dont try to grab those hybrids, they will cut your hands, I learn that the hard way monday... there are planty more fish
Ya... I have a cut on my thumb from last night from grabbing one. Doesn't bother me too much.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 04:58 PM
I really want the points for kayak wars and am only planning to CPR all of the fish so banking is something I really don't want to do right now. I have just as much of a right to be there as anyone else kayak or banker. As far as Im concerned as long as I was in a spot first it shouldn't matter if im on the bank or my yak.
I agree with you Bull. I have a kayak as well. If you have fished RC before, you would know that getting to a spot first doesn't necessarily matter to some of the other fishermen. Everything is cool till you start pulling in fish. I have been hit many times with lures and 1-2 oz. sinkers, wading after catching fish, from guys on the bank. Just want you to be safe. That's all. Creek is open to all and you can do what you want. You will find yourself holed up in a spot that 20 people are trying to cast to and the're not going to care you're there.
Posted By: WASTINGTIME
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 05:28 PM
ok Guys heading there sunday. Is there a map of th creek with parking areas? Thinking about parking at bike trail.... Thanks
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 05:44 PM
I really want the points for kayak wars and am only planning to CPR all of the fish so banking is something I really don't want to do right now. I have just as much of a right to be there as anyone else kayak or banker. As far as Im concerned as long as I was in a spot first it shouldn't matter if im on the bank or my yak.
I agree with you Bull. I have a kayak as well. If you have fished RC before, you would know that getting to a spot first doesn't necessarily matter to some of the other fishermen. Everything is cool till you start pulling in fish. I have been hit many times with lures and 1-2 oz. sinkers, wading after catching fish, from guys on the bank. Just want you to be safe. That's all. Creek is open to all and you can do what you want. You will find yourself holed up in a spot that 20 people are trying to cast to and the're not going to care you're there.
+1
One day this past week, a fellow fisher asked me what it was like fishing at RC during the height of the run. As I looked around the area we were in, the lack of noise other than the chirping birds, the lack of trash on the banks and the lack of another person in sight, I summed it up as follows - "combat fishing".
Don't get me wrong, almost everyone I have met at RC has been great and a lot of that is because of how you treat others, but there is definitely a different mentality among some of the anglers.....understand it for what it is, prepare for it, don't be a hothead beyond reason and you won't be disappointed. You will meet some great folks, always walk away with a good story of "what I saw at the creek".....and you can catch some great fish. The positives still outweigh the negatives IMO.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 05:58 PM
I agree With Fishall50. It is what you make of it. Just different than other spots. There is a reason people go there so the fishing can be great! I personally have never met a stranger so I talk to everyone and I have learned far more about fishing from talking and sharing. Just wish they invented mud repellent gear lol!
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 08:07 PM
Rain so far is .25 inches.
RC is up 1/2 a foot.
Flow is 200cfm (double normal rate)
We are about to get hammered with rain from the southwest.
If your going to fish today you got 1-2 hours max before chocolate milk.
It is already muddy as hell.
Thanks for the info..do you mind telling me where you got the data?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 08:12 PM
Rain at .75 inches.
Creek 8.56 feet and still going up.
Flow is 880cfm (normal around 100cfm) still rising.
Its a flood.
BRING A ROPE !!!
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 08:38 PM
Before the storm....lost 4 big hybrids.
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 09:09 PM
"It is already muddy as hell"
Ever notice the folks with fish are always muddy from head to toe.
Reggie
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 09:51 PM
That is one fish lickin doggie!Every picture that doggie is in its lickin a fish!
Posted By: 5wtflyfisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 09:52 PM
Have sandies/Hybrids moved up the gun range yet? Jp
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 10:00 PM
Creek hit 10' a few minutes ago, dropping now.
Flow is 1280cfm- normal is 100cfm. It's moving pretty good.
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 10:11 PM
When do you guys think it would be best to go back thursday? friday?
Posted By: Chuck7700
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 10:11 PM
that's some BIG fish!!! congrads
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 10:43 PM
Update: The creek is flooded almost to the bank but not on to the bank so it not too muddy or slippery (always be very carefully when the ground is wet and water so high and cold). The water is dark brown, running really fast and lots of trash in it. Here are the pictures before and after the little rain at the bike trail.
This morning at 9:30 AM at the bike trail
After the rain at 5:00 PM at the bike trail
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 10:55 PM
Great catch Nitro
Attempted to fish it saw shad popping up and a few sandies hit the surface also but i caught none, figure ill wait till the weekend till I attempt again.
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/10/13 11:25 PM
These are nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: calamusink
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 12:48 AM
I'm taking out a buddy tomorrow who is new to fishing and is dying to catch some fish. I've figured out how to catch em when the water is clear but I'm afraid it will be pretty muddy tomorrow. How can I increase my chances of putting him on the fish?
Posted By: StePraDal
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 12:59 AM
I'm taking out a buddy tomorrow who is new to fishing and is dying to catch some fish. I've figured out how to catch em when the water is clear but I'm afraid it will be pretty muddy tomorrow. How can I increase my chances of putting him on the fish?
mepps inline spinners, the vibrating blade will help
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 01:04 AM
I'm taking out a buddy tomorrow who is new to fishing and is dying to catch some fish. I've figured out how to catch em when the water is clear but I'm afraid it will be pretty muddy tomorrow. How can I increase my chances of putting him on the fish?
Tomorrow may not be the best day at Rowlett..
Increase your chances of putting him on fish...
Ok...this is your employer..show him/her a good time and hire a local guide...it will be worth every penny you spend and it not that much..!
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 02:06 AM
I'm taking out a buddy tomorrow who is new to fishing and is dying to catch some fish. I've figured out how to catch em when the water is clear but I'm afraid it will be pretty muddy tomorrow. How can I increase my chances of putting him on the fish?
That creek will be flowing much to fast and the water will be like chocolate milk tomorrow. I think you will be wasting your time fishing Rowlett creek tomorrow. Give it a couple of days to settle before wetting a line.
Reggie
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 02:34 AM
Totally agree my with you my friend...!
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 02:46 AM
Couple years back I fished the day after some heavy rains knowing that I would not catch anything. However, I met some older nice guy who was catching fish after fish while I continued to strike out. I quickly changed my gear to mirrors his. Within about 4 or 5 cast, I started to land fish. I was using two or three white tail spinners tied to single 10lb mono. I believe the extra weight or maybe added vibration was the key. I just wanted to share my story.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 04:57 AM
Thank you.....just trying to do my part by posting my pics.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 05:03 AM
That is one fish lickin doggie!Every picture that doggie is in its lickin a fish!
Lol....you should see him remove the fish scale.
Posted By: WASTINGTIME
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 01:22 PM
Is there a place close to the bike park to get minnows?
Is there a place close to the bike park to get minnows?
Yes but dont go there. Chiesa and 66 has them buy the dozen. Really cool guy!
Or buy the pound at fishermans supply.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 02:20 PM
okay lets hear it, how many people is out there now? how many got stuck at fw?
Posted By: StePraDal
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 03:31 PM
okay lets hear it, how many people is out there now? how many got stuck at fw?
... more than 1, less than 57 (the body count, Hell Hole, last Tues @ 7:30 PM)
Posted By: WASTINGTIME
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 04:20 PM
Chiesa and 66 ? Who is that
your better off at fishermen supply. Ive been to both.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 04:45 PM
There is no need to stay/all gathered at the hell hole or bike park
and stand shoulder to shoulder and fish..The fish will be all up and down the creek thick from this rain..those are not the only spots in that creek..you can park at the bike park and walk a little south from there or-- go north past firewheel bridge to the gun range areas...I have caught and have seen many limits, one after the other come north- past firewheel bridge..lots of large water deep holes in north of firewheel bridge to gun range area..the hell hole and bike park are easy access areas people report fish at so people only go their....Most of the best fishing is in other areas of Rowlett creek..with cleats and a good 25'rope..
Chiesa and 66 ? Who is that
Its a velero. Hes very freindly. Fishermans suply would be cheaper if you buy a pound. If you want a few dozen closer to the creek go to velero. NEVER GO OFF MILLER AND CENTERVILLE! I buy a pound at a time from fishermans supply and they have always died faster in my holding tank than any other places.
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 10:31 PM
Chiesa and 66 ? Who is that
Its a velero. Hes very freindly. Fishermans suply would be cheaper if you buy a pound. If you want a few dozen closer to the creek go to velero. NEVER GO OFF MILLER AND CENTERVILLE! I buy a pound at a time from fishermans supply and they have always died faster in my holding tank than any other places.
Where this velero ? If I was coming from fire wheel mall.
Are they open pretty early ? Gonna try it tomorrow.
I been driving to lee roy. Thanks for any reply
Posted By: Oneeighty
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/11/13 11:00 PM
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/uv?site_no=08061540updated every hour...gives an idea of creek level and flow
Posted By: Robert Hunter
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 12:15 AM
I've seen that site for lake levels didn't know they had info on a stream that small. Good stuff
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 02:29 AM
Report, I went to the bike trail from 630-800 pm got 6 sand bass 2 yellow and one broke off. Most of them are female with big eggs. Water is back down to normal level but it still brown and running slow.
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 03:10 AM
thanks for the report
Chiesa and 66 ? Who is that
Its a velero. Hes very freindly. Fishermans suply would be cheaper if you buy a pound. If you want a few dozen closer to the creek go to velero. NEVER GO OFF MILLER AND CENTERVILLE! I buy a pound at a time from fishermans supply and they have always died faster in my holding tank than any other places.
Where this velero ? If I was coming from fire wheel mall.
Are they open pretty early ? Gonna try it tomorrow.
I been driving to lee roy. Thanks for any reply
972-463-6300 call to see when they open. They close at 12.
66 left and RR. Go to chiesa and its on your right.
Posted By: mcosi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 04:56 PM
Just got back from RC, the fishing was on.
Fished from about 9:30 till 10:30am caught 10 or so - no hybrids.
Decent amount of people out there this morning, didn't see many catching fish though.
With the stained water today ran a 1/16oz road runner with a tiny fluke on it. Perpendicular casts with a very slow retrieve was getting the bite.
Nice to meet you today Reggie, good talking with ya.
Posted By: FirewheelFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 06:13 PM
Caught a few hybrids and sandies myself this morning with minnows on the bottom. I didn't really see anyone else catch any, but the bite was consistent when I made quality casts.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 08:24 PM
Introducing the New Rowlett Creek Hybrid Striper Record:
7.65 lbs 26 inches.
Caught by a Jr. Angler while on a Hybrid Striper trip with me, this morning!
His brother also caught the New Channel Catfish record. No intel on weight on that one. -if they turned it in.
His brother caught a 25 inch Hybrid Striper as his biggest this morning.
Disclaimer: These are the biggest fish ""Certified"" out of the creek. Bigger ones have been caught, and I have beat my record a couple times over. I set the record two years ago and now a new candidate grabbed the Rowlett Creek Record by certifying a bigger fish that I had "Certified" . This is set up by the TP&W Department to promote people to have fun and keep fishing in this great state.
So now, a Junior, has "Certified" a bigger fish that all y'all! Lol. Including me......
Caught a few hybrids and sandies myself this morning with minnows on the bottom. I didn't really see anyone else catch any, but the bite was consistent when I made quality casts.
How many inches is the hybrid?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/12/13 09:22 PM
They sure look small
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 12:24 AM
Nice....
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 03:42 AM
So who certifies the fish just in case I start keeping a record?
Posted By: FirewheelFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 04:10 AM
Lol I knew someone would ask if I posted a picture. One was right at 18 and the other was 20. It's a cell phone picture, but I appreciate the...vigilance I guess?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 11:41 AM
So who certifies the fish just in case I start keeping a record?
Bass Pro
Posted By: WASTINGTIME
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 02:44 PM
Ok well plans have changed.. I was going to be fishing tomorrow at the bik epark but now from the miller rd park.. Is there any minnows close to there?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 07:55 PM
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 08:16 PM
wow! Every now and then a blind squirrel finds a nut!
I found them very early this morning before daylight between fw and gr..sun came up and the shut down in my hole..left and went home and got ready for work this morning..
I also finally figured out how to download a picture on here too..!All fish caught on small pink jig head with a small live minnow on..I tied a little glow break stick 3" above the jig head..those fish were hitting it hard..! you turn a headlight on..fish will not bite..turn light off..they bite..
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 08:54 PM
Went out to chase hybrids this morning. Manage to take home 3 keepers.
Biggest one:
25 inches:
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 09:27 PM
I wish the hybrids was on fire
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/13/13 09:57 PM
wow, how many hybrid are there? Great job
Posted By: Turnbow24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 05:44 AM
Can anyone help me with directions to the hell hole? Trying to go tomorrow morning with my dad but cant remember what road its off of? Im coming from Allen, TX.
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 06:30 AM
if you coming from Allen take George Bush east til you see Firewheel prkway exit and hang a right.Go bout 1 1/2 mile til you pass the bridge .Then it gonna be on your left.You can't miss it with all the cars.The HH is to your left about 50yrd on the trail.Good luck ! bring minnow if you can cause that what some of the people been catching em on.
Posted By: Turnbow24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 06:47 AM
Thanks a lot I really appreciate it! Ill try to get some minnows on the way there! Honestly this forum is awesome because of guys like you willing to help out someone else. preciate it brother!
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 08:16 AM
Np buddy . i meant its gonna be on your right after you cross that bridge.But you will not miss it with all the cars. My bad for the typo.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 10:13 AM
Ya hard to miss the parking with 40 plus cars
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 11:15 AM
You wont be able to miss the Hell Hole either.
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 12:59 PM
When does the hybrid start heading back to the lake from the creek?
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 01:26 PM
When does the hybrid start heading back to the lake from the creek?
about right now...
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 01:29 PM
Thanks mike
Posted By: Turnbow24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 02:45 PM
Everyone was pulling up sandies at the HH this morning!! Shouldve have listened and picked up a bucket of minnows. Only caught one on roostertail. Where can I buy minnows at 5:30-6:00AM??
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 02:57 PM
So who certifies the fish just in case I start keeping a record?
Bass Pro
Thanks BaffinBay.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 03:02 PM
Get them the night before you go..
Keep them alive... keep them in their bags... Ice chest/ cooler ...cover bottom of cooler with ice..lay sheets of news paper on top ice....lay thin towel on paper..lay minnows in bags on towel.close lid..
They will be alive and well in the morning....
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 03:45 PM
Everyone was pulling up sandies at the HH this morning!! Shouldve have listened and picked up a bucket of minnows. Only caught one on roostertail. Where can I buy minnows at 5:30-6:00AM??
Fisherman's Supply opens at 6:00am. That's were I get my minnows the night before a trip or the morning of a trip. If you fish often get you a large bucket and aerator. I never have to buy minnows ever trip because I keep my minnows from previous trips.
Reggie
Or just stick the bag in the refrigerator.
Posted By: Turnbow24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 05:28 PM
Thanks for the tips! Will try to figure that out soon, i was just worried about them dying on me overnight
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 05:36 PM
Everyone was pulling up sandies at the HH this morning!! Shouldve have listened and picked up a bucket of minnows. Only caught one on roostertail. Where can I buy minnows at 5:30-6:00AM??
Fisherman's Supply opens at 6:00am. That's were I get my minnows the night before a trip or the morning of a trip. If you fish often get you a large bucket and aerator. I never have to buy minnows ever trip because I keep my minnows from previous trips.
Reggie
+1
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 05:53 PM
Good morning.. no hybrids but the HH was full of sandies.. the bite did start to slow down after 10am..
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 06:54 PM
Good morning.. no hybrids but the HH was full of sandies.. the bite did start to slow down after 10am..
There are hybrids around just not at the HH.
Lee
Caught sandies at HH and met Jimmy aka "Tornado". He gave me some tips, showed me how to use a bobber and gave me some minnows. Cool dude and very helpful. Saw two hybrids get pulled up at HH, the sandie bite was wacky, kept going on then off then on again. I'm sure the pressure had something to do with it. Sandies hit minnows on the bottom, on a bobber, and roostertails. Also saw "Tornado" pulling em up constantly at one point with a small jerk bait.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 11:16 PM
thanks for the information
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/14/13 11:18 PM
Good day @ rc south of miller rd.... Pulled two good sized sandies on a berkley minnow and jig pulled another 3 on a roostertail...... Bite didnt start till about noon for me.
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 01:22 AM
when you put the minnows in the fridge, make sure to wrap a towel around it...advice given to me from the lady the bait shop
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 01:54 AM
Today was all about catch and release, limit on sadies,caught four hybrids, and broke two off. Went by the HH.... Crazy how everybody thinks that's the only place with fish..
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 02:16 AM
good job
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 10:48 AM
Wow not much of report from the weekend, cant be that bad.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 10:51 AM
Gpd was out by fw last night, I wonder what happened...
Posted By: shiner bock
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 01:50 PM
I too was in the upper part of the hell hole with a fly rod and did well. Good also down on the pipe.
Anyone have any opinion on the lack of fish upstream this year???
Water looked nice in the 1/4 mile stretch above fire wheel bridge, and I beat the water to a froth up there. I did not see any fish, and very little bait.
I've done we'll up there in past years. I guess too few storms.
Was there a warden down there yesterday am?? I heard what sounded like a police radio. I would have guessed some would have scattered like flies, but noone did.
Bg
Posted By: StePraDal
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 03:29 PM
Was there a warden down there yesterday am?? I heard what sounded like a police radio. I would have guessed some would have scattered like flies, but noone did.
Bg
I was there too, heard that urp urp urp of a loud speaker and then in a timely fashion I watched an excited younger male coming down the trail making all kinds of 'OK I'm here' noise. I figured it was him. Lots of us had loud stereos, or big tires or spoilers at that age....
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 04:39 PM
how long do you guys think the run will last? its supposed to be close to 90 today.. and some rain coming wed..
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 06:14 PM
Only 3 days left.
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 07:16 PM
Wow really? I'm very much a rookie so if you don't mind me asking what marks the end of the run?
Posted By: taiwangolf
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 07:31 PM
go to lake side, it been starting crazy 2 days back [ Saturday]
Posted By: Perchmouth
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 09:15 PM
I caught three Sandbass and seven yellows this morning on my inline
Green Spinner. I was at the red pipe. I watched shad 2" run north For well over an hour Without a break in their ranks it was cool. I'm surprised that the fish bit my lure.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 11:00 PM
Lee, JT and I caught over twenty-five hybrids today and we were nowhere near the hell hole.
Dan, seriously, get a bigger net...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/15/13 11:15 PM
Damn, should of call in sick today, how big of net do you use mike?
Posted By: FishinASAP
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 02:32 AM
This spring is flying by... unbelievable.
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 10:09 AM
Lee, JT and I caught over twenty-five hybrids today and we were nowhere near the hell hole.
Dan, seriously, get a bigger net...
Nice Michael! Catch some for me!
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 11:28 AM
Lee, JT and I caught over twenty-five hybrids today and we were nowhere near the hell hole.
Dan, seriously, get a bigger net...
Michael, you forgot about the other Lee that join us after he got done with work. Think he limited too, sucks I forgot to take a pics of us all with all the hybrids. Hope you get them good today.
Lee
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 12:36 PM
Great job guys
Posted By: TheNightFisher
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 01:44 PM
Im still up from yesterday, cant sleep. Changing diapers, getting pissed on, feeding and burping every 2 hours. Should I just take my 8 day old infant to the creek and fish?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 03:13 PM
Nah, a few fish is not worth all the trouble...
Posted By: Frank7467
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 07:01 PM
Should I still use minnows if I plan to hit the creek at night?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 07:28 PM
Castnet at night..... ... ... ... lol
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 07:30 PM
Nah, a few fish is not worth all the trouble...
Minnows should work but get large minnow because you might get lucky and hook a hybrid.
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 08:07 PM
Hybrids were everywhere early this morning. Me and my friend got our limits on hybrids less than an hour with two over 22", one 23", one 25.5" and the biggest one was at 27" mark. Almost as big as the two years old boy. And of course it is from RC but certainly not from HH. Caught and released a bunch of 17",18",19" with one fish still had a hook in its mouth. Live shads were the key. Crazy fun!
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 08:13 PM
Hybrids were everywhere early this morning. Me and my friend got our limits on hybrids less than an hour with two over 22", one 23", one 25.5" and the biggest one was at 27" mark. Almost as big as the two years old boy. And of course it is from RC but certainly not from HH. Caught and released a bunch of 17",18",19" with one fish still had a hook in its mouth. Live shads were the key. Crazy fun!
Wow! Great catch
Where are you catching your shad?
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 08:41 PM
Also in the creek. They will hit anything from dead shads to minnows. You guys need to find the new locations. Hint, from HH go South.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 08:52 PM
I am going South for sure in the a.m.
Posted By: mcosi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 08:59 PM
Also in the creek. They will hit anything from dead shads to minnows. You guys need to find the new locations. Hint, from HH go South.
Probably the best advice as of late. I hiked North from HH to my typical spots and wasn't getting the bite like normal.
I'll be going south for sure next time.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 09:15 PM
wow those are big hybrids.
Posted By: mikebass78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 09:17 PM
Hey, what kind of action does this creek have after the sandbass/Hybrid run?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 09:33 PM
Snakes
Posted By: betterbet24
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 09:52 PM
Hybrids were everywhere early this morning. Me and my friend got our limits on hybrids less than an hour with two over 22", one 23", one 25.5" and the biggest one was at 27" mark. Almost as big as the two years old boy. And of course it is from RC but certainly not from HH. Caught and released a bunch of 17",18",19" with one fish still had a hook in its mouth. Live shads were the key. Crazy fun!
haha cool pic man. is he holding a hybrid too?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 09:53 PM
wow those are big hybrids.
Not much bc the water is pretty low maybe you catch some catfish bluegill largemouth
Posted By: mikebass78
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 10:15 PM
never fished there..but assuming its called the HH, cause its elbow to elbow?
Posted By: Snags
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 10:57 PM
with one fish still had a hook in its mouth.
Can I get that back? I have been fishing south of HH and there are at least 4 large hybrids with hooks in their mouths...that I know of. Was using large minnows today, but they wanted them alive.
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 11:38 PM
Stocking History for Ray Hubbard:
BASS PALMETTO (Striped X white bass Hybrid)
Bass, Palmetto 2011 105,118 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2009 107,290 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2008 114,846 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2007 152,637 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2005 216,814 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2005 1,501,902 Fry
Bass, Palmetto 2004 100,438 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2003 162,993 Fingerling
Bass, Palmetto 2002 172,336 Fingerling
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/management/stocking/fishstock_state.phtml
Posted By: Top_Water_Man
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 11:52 PM
Hybrid Growth Rate:
1yr = 12 inches
2yr = 18 inches
**Just rough averages*** Not exact
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/16/13 11:54 PM
Where and how is everyone catching these fish?! I fish all day and all I can get is 5 sandbass. I only fish the HH because that is the ONLY place in the entire creek that has fish...
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 12:21 AM
The hybrids are still there. Thinning out, but there. Had lots slap the fly today, and some monsters r still there. This rain Thursday might push them all out. Or, bring in another batch. I'm calling for pushing them them out. Shad are showing up thick though. I have seen the Sandies and hybrids stay in the creeks till the end of may due to large amounts of shad come up to spawn every morning and evening, and the fish stay when the bait is plentiful. Thursdays rain will tell. If it flood the creek up, Sunday will be the best day ever, or very worst day. Carp are spawning all over the creek. 100's of them.
Caught the new Black Bass / Large Mouth Bass Record for Rowlett Creek.
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 12:34 AM
Wow. One fish still had a hook in its mouth?
Was a floater along? Last Friday one hybrid broke my 6-lb line along with a floater. LOL
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 12:41 AM
they hit a green matzou minnow really good for awile then
i saw a huge copperhead and i hear they dont grow all that big.but this one was large. he came across the walk path about 2 ft in front of me. glad i was looking down and saw him. time to go home yup
Found a snake the other night, circling my minnow bucket, when I was about 2 miles from my truck, all by myself, with my dog, the other night, in the dark. I was so scared I did the only thing any sane person woukd do. I picked him up and made friends with him. Took him home for the night so I had company while I walk to my truck. Kept him in my minnows bucket with an all you can eat buffet and released him the next morning in his same home while fishing next to him. That is the correct procedure when it comes to not getting bit right?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 02:58 AM
Thanks for the report
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:07 AM
Hybrids were everywhere early this morning. Me and my friend got our limits on hybrids less than an hour with two over 22", one 23", one 25.5" and the biggest one was at 27" mark. Almost as big as the two years old boy. And of course it is from RC but certainly not from HH. Caught and released a bunch of 17",18",19" with one fish still had a hook in its mouth. Live shads were the key. Crazy fun!
haha cool pic man. is he holding a hybrid too?
No, he was trying to hang on to his mom because the fish was about to touch him
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:14 AM
with one fish still had a hook in its mouth.
Can I get that back? I have been fishing south of HH and there are at least 4 large hybrids with hooks in their mouths...that I know of. Was using large minnows today, but they wanted them alive.
It was unhooked and released because I already had my limit with bigger ones. This one was a small one, about 18".
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:19 AM
That's a monster 1/32oz! Congrats.
I found a school upstream and caught two hybrids out of 4 cast. However, due to certain circumstances, I had to leave the honey hole.
Second hybrid was the biggest I had caught this year. I would guess and easy 26-27" but unlike yours, mine was spawned out.
Wish I had took pictures before it went back in the creek. Oh well.
Lee
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:27 AM
There was one guy lost his rod this morning when he put it down just for a second and the hybrid yanked the rod into the creek. Lucky for him he brought an extra rod and got back to the action at no time. He got his limit also.
The guy did not find his rod though. So there probably is still one huge hybrid dragging a rod in the creek or it might stuck somewhere at the bottom.
It was so hilarious!
Best time ever.
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:36 AM
There was one guy lost his rod this morning when he put it down just for a second and the hybrid yanked the rod into the creek. Lucky for him he brought an extra rod and got back to the action at no time. He got his limit also.
The guy did not find his rod though. So there probably is still one huge hybrid dragging a rod in the creek or it might stuck somewhere at the bottom.
It was so hilarious!
Best time ever.
Funny, I was just telling a guy fishing to my right yesterday morning about setting his rod good cuz when the hybrid hit, it might yank his rod into the creek. He thought I was joking but in the end he did had his foot on his rod.
If this is the spot where I think you are tearing them up, the hybrids might be heading back to the lake.
Lee
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:41 AM
The hybrids are still there. Thinning out, but there. Had lots slap the fly today, and some monsters r still there. This rain Thursday might push them all out. Or, bring in another batch. I'm calling for pushing them them out. Shad are showing up thick though. I have seen the Sandies and hybrids stay in the creeks till the end of may due to large amounts of shad come up to spawn every morning and evening, and the fish stay when the bait is plentiful. Thursdays rain will tell. If it flood the creek up, Sunday will be the best day ever, or very worst day. Carp are spawning all over the creek. 100's of them.
Caught the new Black Bass / Large Mouth Bass Record for Rowlett Creek.
I've heard people start catching sandies and hybrids from lake side early in the morning. So that means the run is about to end. Only time will tell.
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 03:45 AM
There was one guy lost his rod this morning when he put it down just for a second and the hybrid yanked the rod into the creek. Lucky for him he brought an extra rod and got back to the action at no time. He got his limit also.
The guy did not find his rod though. So there probably is still one huge hybrid dragging a rod in the creek or it might stuck somewhere at the bottom.
It was so hilarious!
Best time ever.
Funny, I was just telling a guy fishing to my right yesterday morning about setting his rod good cuz when the hybrid hit, it might yank his rod into the creek. He thought I was joking but in the end he did had his foot on his rod.
If this is the spot where I think you are tearing them up, the hybrids might be heading back to the lake.
Lee
I will try my luck again Tomorrow and let you guys know the result.
Posted By: Road Scholar
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 04:16 AM
I've never fished RC, but I've been following this thread the past couple of years. Thinking about trying it for the first time early tomorrow morning. Where is the best place to park....Firewheel Pkwy?
Is that the spot where you jump the curb and park on the south side of the road? (drove by once last year and I think I saw a bunch of cars there)
I appreciate any suggestions!
Posted By: Grainraiser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 05:04 AM
Did anyone catch a hybrid with a red number 6 hook in his mouth. Saturday morning I laid my rod down while releasing a 17 inch hybrid. All of certain I hear my drag sounding off and when I grab my rod to set the hook my line broke. She sounded like a good one. I did catch 5 hybrids and one sandie but all of the hybrids were unders at 16 and 17 inches.
Reggie
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 06:14 PM
Fish by the bike trail from 9-10 am only landed one sand bass on tiny flute. Saw three hybrid caught and lots of sand bass on their string. They were using live shad. When i left i saw Carey truck in the parking lot. He must be looking for hybrid.
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 06:48 PM
Fished from 7-9AM. Caught 3 hybrids with only one keeper, not too big but not too small either. One big one broke my line because I forgot to loose the drag. The guy next to me got three big ones when I left. Caught many sandies too and gave them to the guy fished next to me.
Posted By: Fishbonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 07:03 PM
fishrfoods PM sent
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 08:04 PM
Fished from 7-9AM. Caught 3 hybrids with only one keeper, not too big but not too small either. One big one broke my line because I forgot to loose the drag. The guy next to me got three big ones when I left. Caught many sandies too and gave them to the guy fished next to me.
Nice fish
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 08:42 PM
Fished from 7:30-9:45 this morning. Tons of shad all over the creek. Catch and release on a bunch of sands and yellows from 7:30-8:30 it was just about every cast. 8:30 on it was sloooow. Saw a few hybrids landed, I broke one off.
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 08:54 PM
On my way right now south of miller rd
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 10:33 PM
Good luck Mario5227
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 10:58 PM
Man did the creek shut down this morning or what? 645-730 was crazy fast action. My two clients had me running all over the place. Every 2-3 mins I was jumping in the water to grab a hybrid of their line. It's definetly almost over though. Half of the hybrids today, I did surgery on. Lots of them had hooks dangling out of their mouths from previous people breaking off. I see this every year. When u start catching fish with hooks in them, the population of fish is dwindling down to nothing. I am not saying its completly over, but the rain will definetly tell us what the creek will produce after the creek clears up. I will try one more time this weekend, maybe. Otherwise, it's time for me to leave the creeks and start putting people on limits of channel cats, crappie, Sandies and hybrids from the boat.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/17/13 11:31 PM
yep...
almost over....
Had fun this year. Hope to see everyone again next year.
BRING A ROPE !!!
Posted By: mario5227
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 02:02 AM
Just got back from RC. Very little bites. Switched from rooster tail, to live minnow, to jig and berkley minnow (which Ive had incredible bites on). Saw a bunch of people go home emptyhanded this evening. VERY weird day only thing i managed to catch was a catfish at the very end with a blue fox lure.?? '___' ... also stopped at gas station off dalrock, people were getting sandies of the bank at hubbard. I think they are making their way back.
Posted By: Road Scholar
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 02:15 AM
Fished from 7:15 to about 10. Caught two hybrids on live shad, about 18" and 20". Caught 7 or 8 sand bass on a small swimbait. Released them all, didn't feel like cleaning fish today.
It was my first time at RC, looking forward to going back a few times next year.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 03:36 AM
Well I think this it for me time to make my way north to Texoma for my annual top water bank fishing....we y'all next year.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 12:06 PM
1 inch of rain so far. Creek should flood to at least 10 feet.
I think this will flush them out, but I could be wrong.
Right now creek is at 7 feet and rising.
Flow is 300 cfm and rising.
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 12:15 PM
Gonna try one last time this weekend. Hopefully they will stay in the creek after the rain if not will see you guys next year.
Lee
Creek is at 12ft and 2200cfm flow.
Any word on the "cat fish run" patterens, temps, ect. last year I caught almost all cats and hybrids in my little channle I fished next to a hole full of sandies that every one else targetted down by the gr. I havent caught a single one yet this year and would like to target them with or without sandies running. I know I can throw cut bait and wait but last year it was a nibble every cast even if they didnt take it right away. Any tips or info and when they show up and leave ect would be great. Thanks!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 03:55 PM
Creek peaked at 13' and is coming down.
Flow at 2270cfm and coming down as well.
Don't try today...
Posted By: 12bang3
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 05:04 PM
Went out and tried crappie. Didn't catch many crappies but mostly channel cats on crappie jigs. So the cats should be in once this front passes. I'm worried the crappie spawn will be over before I can get myself some crappies. Maybe we should just let this sandie/hybrid run be over. This year's run is ridiculously good. I'm pulling no more sandies/hybrids out of water any more. LOL. The coolest thing this year was observing sandies going through shallow rapids to their spawning spots like salmons. what a sight.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 05:34 PM
Here is my opinion on the air pressure: Air pressure affects a fish's swimbladder as it rises and falls.
http://www.usairnet.com/weather/conditions/?station=KADSFrom what I have come up over the years, the fish are more comfortable in a range from 29.85 to 30.10.
If the Air Pressure is 30.40, or higher, I will cancel your trip.
If the Air Pressure is 29.60, or lower, I will cancel your trip.
If the air pressure is 30.50 or higher, you are going to have a hard time even snagging a carp turd. I stay home and I won't even go fishing.
The reason I will cancel your trip sometimes are due to the air pressure, and I will give you an option to pick a new day, or go out anyways and only catch a couple. So if I call you before the trip and say: " you have an option" : that means I don't like the something about the weather, and I'd prefer we pick another day. I like to limit every trip and then possibly go limit on Sandies after crappie, or vice versa. If the pressure is out of wack, we are not going to do that.
Now, this is not by the book. This is all what I have noticed while fishing. Sometimes they will bite when the air pressure is all wacky, but 90% of the time, the air pressure, will prove itself.
I find that fish 15 ft or shallower are most affected by the rising and falling of barometric air pressure. The fish in deeper water, are already pressurized, due to the water pressure as you go deeper, so they don't seem to be as affected as the shallower fish. Again, this will only tell you why the fish have slowed down and are not biting anymore. There is nothing you can do about it, but wait it out till it stabilizes or just go home.
As an example:
This is a perfect day with the air pressure. You read it from the bottom up. The top number is current and the bottom number is hours ago. As you can see, the pressure is going up, but its rising slow and steady. That's a perfect day to fish in that scenario.
Now, the pic above is a very bad bad day to fish. We start at 29.83 and the pressure plummets all day and won't stop dropping. This really will shut the fishing down to a trickle or non at all.
My rule:
Example: If the pressure is at 29.87 and drops two points to 29.85, the fishing will slow down a bit. If it drops or rises .02 or more, your fishing trip might be a site seeing trip.
If it rises or falls .01 at time, you should be fine.
If it rises more than .02 fishing is slow.
If it falls .02 or more fishing is slow.
If its steady, or rising .01 or falling .01 every hour, fishing is good.
If the pressure rises or falls more than .05 an hour, I'll just go home.
I am pretty sure, a couple of you guys were out yesterday Crappie fishing Sandbass fishing or hybrid fishing, and that 830 in the morning the fish completely stopped biting. The air pressure had risen .02 points at a time within the hour and then it started to drop rapidly as the storm front started to roll through.
Example: We were fishing yesterday morning at Rowllet creek, as soon as we got there we started to pick up hybrids left and right every single cast. Then at about 830 the fishing completely stopped dead in its tracks. The air pressure had risen .02 points and and the fish completely stopped biting. We could see 20 to 30 hybrids sitting right in front of us but would not even budge. And again, there's nothing you can do about it, either wait it out or go home and come back when the air pressure stabilizes. I see this happen to me almost on a daily basis. I save the link in my smart phone, and refreshes every hour as I'm guiding to tell me what's going on under the waters surface.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 06:03 PM
Here is my opinion on the air pressure: Air pressure affects a fish's swimbladder as it rises and falls.
http://www.usairnet.com/weather/conditions/?station=KADSFrom what I have come up over the years, the fish are more comfortable in a range from 29.85 to 30.10.
If the Air Pressure is 30.40, or higher, I will cancel your trip.
If the Air Pressure is 29.60, or lower, I will cancel your trip.
If the air pressure is 30.50 or higher, you are going to have a hard time even snagging a carp turd. I stay home and I won't even go fishing.
The reason I will cancel your trip sometimes are due to the air pressure, and I will give you an option to pick a new day, or go out anyways and only catch a couple. So if I call you before the trip and say: " you have an option" : that means I don't like the something about the weather, and I'd prefer we pick another day. I like to limit every trip and then possibly go limit on Sandies after crappie, or vice versa. If the pressure is out of wack, we are not going to do that.
Now, this is not by the book. This is all what I have noticed while fishing. Sometimes they will bite when the air pressure is all wacky, but 90% of the time, the air pressure, will prove itself.
I find that fish 15 ft or shallower are most affected by the rising and falling of barometric air pressure. The fish in deeper water, are already pressurized, due to the water pressure as you go deeper, so they don't seem to be as affected as the shallower fish. Again, this will only tell you why the fish have slowed down and are not biting anymore. There is nothing you can do about it, but wait it out till it stabilizes or just go home.
As an example:
This is a perfect day with the air pressure. You read it from the bottom up. The top number is current and the bottom number is hours ago. As you can see, the pressure is going up, but its rising slow and steady. That's a perfect day to fish in that scenario.
Now, the pic above is a very bad bad day to fish. We start at 29.83 and the pressure plummets all day and won't stop dropping. This really will shut the fishing down to a trickle or non at all.
My rule:
Example: If the pressure is at 29.87 and drops two points to 29.85, the fishing will slow down a bit. If it drops or rises .02 or more, your fishing trip might be a site seeing trip.
If it rises or falls .01 at time, you should be fine.
If it rises more than .02 fishing is slow.
If it falls .02 or more fishing is slow.
If its steady, or rising .01 or falling .01 every hour, fishing is good.
If the pressure rises or falls more than .05 an hour, I'll just go home.
I am pretty sure, a couple of you guys were out yesterday Crappie fishing Sandbass fishing or hybrid fishing, and that 830 in the morning the fish completely stopped biting. The air pressure had risen .02 points at a time within the hour and then it started to drop rapidly as the storm front started to roll through.
Example: We were fishing yesterday morning at Rowllet creek, as soon as we got there we started to pick up hybrids left and right every single cast. Then at about 830 the fishing completely stopped dead in its tracks. The air pressure had risen .02 points and and the fish completely stopped biting. We could see 20 to 30 hybrids sitting right in front of us but would not even budge. And again, there's nothing you can do about it, either wait it out or go home and come back when the air pressure stabilizes. I see this happen to me almost on a daily basis. I save the link in my smart phone, and refreshes every hour as I'm guiding to tell me what's going on under the waters surface.
Nice information and nice to meet u in person last Monday and nice Bass. Cool to meet you and Baffinbay and one of the Lee's
So just for some clarification. How many consecutive hours of .01 increases or decreases are needed after a fast plummet or rise for it to be considered stable.Or is stable just holding at a point period. Like if it goes up fast from 29.76 to 29.95 in an hour or three but then goes up .01 each hour, for four hours after that would the third or fourth hour be considered good? Probabaly over thinking it lol
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 06:57 PM
Thats just over thiinking...
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 09:59 PM
Did anybody fish today ? Any luck ?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 10:50 PM
Ofcourse someone went out, people would do crazy things for a few fish
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 11:30 PM
I went out to the bike trail at 5:30 PM and took a few pictures. The water is running fast and brown but there are not a lot of trash. Some people were fishing but no one catch anything.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 11:33 PM
I caught this 20 inches hybrid yesterday and hope some are still in creek.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/18/13 11:36 PM
I might be over thinking it, but, it would be nice to know so I could understand pressure/fish relationship. Have learned more about fishing in the past two years than I have in the 18 before that. Finding out new info is interesting and rewarding. I hope I never say I know everything there is to know about fishing because that would be Retarded. But if fish could talk ah now wouldnt that be interesting. Also would like to say I have met some very good people on here and am very grateful for all that have helped out with a tip or two. A few fish and a good laugh or two is just as good as getting a good stringer solo IMO.
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 12:16 AM
Benp, don't recall meeting you. You must be one of the guys behind us when we were fishing?
Lee
Posted By: BassProJD
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 01:08 AM
hey carey...... would it be worth goin out there tomorrow morning?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 03:19 AM
Prob still muddy.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 04:27 AM
Benp, don't recall meeting you. You must be one of the guys behind us when we were fishing?
Lee
Yep that was me, watched yall for a few after I fished early tues morn.
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 04:38 AM
just got back from a little recon. muddy water for at least another day. stat away for now.
another note crappie are easy to find at hubbard right now. limit in a boat slip today.
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 11:32 AM
creek is almost back to level before the rain.
Flow is about twice as fast at 157cfm.
BRING A ROPE !!!
Posted By: feelafisherman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 01:12 PM
FISHRFOOD what part of the creek were your photos taken at yesterday. Water is right at the bank.
Posted By: SeaHunter27
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 01:25 PM
another note crappie are easy to find at hubbard right now. limit in a boat slip today.[/quote]
What Marina / Slip? I like crappie!!! Goin out later today.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 02:31 PM
Simon, that boat would look great spider-rigged for crappie.
Posted By: SeaHunter27
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 02:38 PM
It will be on Hubbard in a few minutes rigged and ready.. Looks funny but it's the only boat I have for now. I will be getting a fishing boat soon. Just need a hull. I took the center motor off to use on the fishing barge. WooHoo!!!
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 03:21 PM
FISHRFOOD what part of the creek were your photos taken at yesterday. Water is right at the bank.
Those pictures were taking at the bike park water fall.
catchem till may. late run. getcha some this week end
Posted By: fly_on_a_xpress
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 05:43 PM
just got back from a little recon. muddy water for at least another day. stat away for now.
another note crappie are easy to find at hubbard right now. limit in a boat slip today.
crappie easy find just gotta know what to look for.
Go over to the crappie sub forum look for the thread ray hubbard posted picture of what I pulled out of bay view marina last weekend they where in the heavy. I don't know if bank fishing be any good I was fishing a part be really hard to get to but you could do it. Pm me I'll tell you where it was.
Posted By: feelafisherman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 06:28 PM
ok, thought so. Thanks
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 07:24 PM
Benp, don't recall meeting you. You must be one of the guys behind us when we were fishing?
Lee
Yep that was me, watched yall for a few after I fished early tues morn.
None of the lee was there tuesday morning... it was dan, mike and forgot what the other person name is
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 08:25 PM
Adam
(Chicken Willy)
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 09:35 PM
Ah....
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/19/13 11:19 PM
Good day today, big sandies. 16 inchers pretty prevalent. met some nice guys and we fished for hours, hybrids were sparse but fun when they came around. Nice day, not too muddy and great steady action...Warden came out and was very easy going... Looks like the Rain gave us some more fun:) for now...
Posted By: basspromaster
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 01:02 AM
Any other reports ?
there are a few cars at HH. 20-30
Posted By: dirtymullet
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 03:18 AM
Anyone go to the bike park this evening? What was the water level like at the water fall?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 03:47 AM
I went out at noon today and the water is back to normal. Only see one big sand bass and one yellow caught while I was there. I didn't fish because water is still brown. I went to creek x and caught these instead.
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 04:31 AM
awesome haul !
Posted By: The Black Hammer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 04:59 AM
Fished the chocolate river today with a few nice guys today... nice fat sandies.... broke off a few hybrids.... Fishing will probably pick way up in a few days when all the muck clears out.
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 03:27 PM
I went out at noon today and the water is back to normal. Only see one big sand bass and one yellow caught while I was there. I didn't fish because water is still brown. I went to creek x and caught these instead.
Where is this creek x at?
Just got back from bike trail landed 8 sandies from 6 am to 10. Very slow pressure was high the whole time.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 03:29 PM
guess my report was inadequate lol jk..
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 04:09 PM
Well I was off. All the creeks had another run. We hit the water at 730 and limited out by 755 am. My client landed well over 100 fish by 9 am. Every cast was a fish. Slowed down a bit as we left, but we were still landing fish after fish after fish. Forgot the hero pics this time. All on flukes. We were out fishing the minnow guys.
Wow.. That was this morning at RC?!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 04:33 PM
creek X
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 04:40 PM
Oh, can anyone tell me where this creek x is at?
Thanks!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 04:50 PM
Sorry posted in wrong thread. Creek x is called creek x for a reason. Otherwise, it would look like RC and get trashed.
Posted By: FishinASAP
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 05:14 PM
Sorry posted in wrong thread. Creek x is called creek x for a reason. Otherwise, it would look like RC and get trashed.
Amen.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 05:24 PM
Sorry posted in wrong thread. Creek x is called creek x for a reason. Otherwise, it would look like RC and get trashed.
Posted By: 9point
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 06:33 PM
They can tell ya, but they have to kill . J/k
No need for creek X a.k.a. (#÷&÷",",%, lots of fish still at RC! I dont know how long but today was awsome. Biggest sand bass Ive seen or caught.
report: Went north of HH at sunrise. Saw jumpers, shad on top and muddy water. Fished minnows on bottom. No luck. As I rigged for blue gill to head south to a spot I found them in last time I had someone walk up and we talked for a while. Left and got skunked on blue gill. Said F it Im heading home. Went to HH to see who was there not planning on fishing it. Saw the guy who fly fishes and watched for a min. Looked over to my right and the 3 guys on the bank to the right of HH had almost full stringers. Then I realized the people wading were talking about how those guys were killing them. Decided it was worth a shot and stood on bank to there left no ware close to them but able to fish some what close. BAM! Biggest sand bass Ive seen or caught. 2nd one was the same. Then a third before the 17inch hybrid. #1 hook with large minnows. They had jibs and were tearing them up top water. I saw double, tripple, and quadruple hook ups Today with a few decent hybrids inbetween.
Posted By: Perchmouth
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/20/13 11:07 PM
Went to the bike park this morning about 530 to see if I could catch me some fish.
I lost four lures and only caught one fish. I really hate fishing in the dark. It was still a good time though until I caught a scrawny little MFer poaching fish with his Castnet in front of eight other fishermen. After I knew he was going to keep them I clearly let his funky azz know that ain't how we fish around here and grabbed at my phone with "Game Warden" comeing out my mouth. I had to tell him to throw the fish back two more times. This all happened about seven or 715 in the morning With plenty of light so I know what I saw. Something else that bothered me was no one called Him on this and it seemed like everybody was going to give them a pass on doing this BS. We are in the height of Sandbass run season there's no need to cheat And use a castnet. When right now they're biting dang near anything. Do what you want but don't do it in front of me. This Pissed me off so I left I don't like fishing around a bunch of people anyway. I'm Always down to stand up.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/13 04:39 AM
No need for creek X a.k.a. (#÷&÷",",%, lots of fish still at RC! I dont know how long but today was awsome. Biggest sand bass Ive seen or caught.
report: Went north of HH at sunrise. Saw jumpers, shad on top and muddy water. Fished minnows on bottom. No luck. As I rigged for blue gill to head south to a spot I found them in last time I had someone walk up and we talked for a while. Left and got skunked on blue gill. Said F it Im heading home. Went to HH to see who was there not planning on fishing it. Saw the guy who fly fishes and watched for a min. Looked over to my right and the 3 guys on the bank to the right of HH had almost full stringers. Then I realized the people wading were talking about how those guys were killing them. Decided it was worth a shot and stood on bank to there left no ware close to them but able to fish some what close. BAM! Biggest sand bass Ive seen or caught. 2nd one was the same. Then a third before the 17inch hybrid. #1 hook with large minnows. They had jibs and were tearing them up top water. I saw double, tripple, and quadruple hook ups Today with a few decent hybrids in between.
Sounds just like Friday morning... good sandies and some hybrids mixed in. 2499 BRIDGE at hickory creek was DEAD this evening... gonna head to a nice creek tomorrow a.m. to make up for it I think
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/13 09:32 PM
caught a bunch from white pipe to north of firewheel bridge. only problem they were all scrawny 9-12 inch males. all on roostertail. winding down...
although some young guys out there said they caught some hybrids and big sandbass yesterday. a day late and a dollar short i guess. no snakes 2day
Posted By: FishHarder
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/21/13 11:19 PM
Fished from 6:30am to 10:30am tween the HH and bridge and did pretty well. I caught and released several 9 inch males along with several keepers. I was reminded once again to point the fish away as I held them to release the hook and they did a little releasing themselves.
Caught them on 1/8 roosters and road runners. They bit fairly well until about 9:30am then slowed considerably. I started throwing the tackle box at them with limited success. Keys seemed to be size (small) and color.(light)
Lots and lots of cars but everyone was spread out real well along the creek with no crowding. Saw several people with stringers of 5-8 fish. A good morning for many.
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 12:44 AM
Had to bust out my secret bait today. Both Jack and Tim were giving me their patented "whatever" look when I told them these are hybrids candy. Tried a first hole and the guy fishing across from us was thinking we were crazy using my secret bait. Not even a single hit, time to move.
Went to next spot and cast out my secret bait and as soon as it hits the water I got a light tap and see my line moving upstream. Set the hook and heard my reel singing.
This happened EVERY SINGLE CAST and in 30 mins we ran out of my secret bait. Time to make another bait run. Tim and me drove over and got more bait and return to our spot in an hour. On our way, we met one of my co-worker and invited him and his GF to fish with us.
When we got there, he decline using our secret bait since we didn't have that much. We had already caught so many hybrids today and it really does not matter to us. Finally he tie on a hook and cast out the bait. Withina few seconds his line began darting upstream. After a few runs it broke his line. This happened 2 more time until I told him to borrow Tim's rod rigged with braid. He finally landed a nice 6.5lber.
Fast forward, Jack hooked a monster and managed to land him. We weigh her and it register 8.1 lbs. Since we were getting low on secret bait, we called it a day and have Jack make a trip to BPS to have her certified.
Below is the official result and NEW ROWLETT CREEK Hybrid record. Beauty measuring 26.5" and 8.12lbs
Congrats Jack!
Now do you still have doubts about my secret bait.
Lee
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 01:32 AM
great job on the record
Posted By: dirtymullet
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 01:39 AM
Went to the bike park this morning about 530 to see if I could catch me some fish.
I lost four lures and only caught one fish. I really hate fishing in the dark. It was still a good time though until I caught a scrawny little MFer poaching fish with his Castnet in front of eight other fishermen. After I knew he was going to keep them I clearly let his funky azz know that ain't how we fish around here and grabbed at my phone with "Game Warden" comeing out my mouth. I had to tell him to throw the fish back two more times. This all happened about seven or 715 in the morning With plenty of light so I know what I saw. Something else that bothered me was no one called Him on this and it seemed like everybody was going to give them a pass on doing this BS. We are in the height of Sandbass run season there's no need to cheat And use a castnet. When right now they're biting dang near anything. Do what you want but don't do it in front of me. This Pissed me off so I left I don't like fishing around a bunch of people anyway. I'm Always down to stand up.
I was there around this time, wish I would've seen it. I'd of thrown his scrawny arse in the crick.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 01:55 AM
Congrats on the new record!!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 02:07 AM
Thx guys, sending in paper work first thing in the morning
Posted By: Dipson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 02:14 AM
Congrats Jack!! Wow thats going to be hard to beat!
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 02:23 AM
nah, i've seen people with bigger fish then that, just one more thing to cross off from my bucket list
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 03:06 AM
Congras
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 04:32 AM
Went fishing at Bike park from 5 pm to 8 pm. Hooked a hybrid but my 6-lb line got messed up and broke. Later hooked another hybrid and finally landed it which was 20 inches in length. Thanks to all nice fishermen nearby for assistance.
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 05:12 AM
It was a lil slow today vs Saturday for me but it was fun to see Mr Long fight the hybrid to the end.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 06:24 AM
Great fish Jack!
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 07:05 AM
Grandpa Peck will be so proud of u Jack!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 09:42 AM
Nice fish Jack.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 11:52 AM
Thx everyone
Posted By: CanadiYak
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 12:12 PM
WTG Jack,man you and Lee are tearing them up congrats on the record
Posted By: Sunup
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 12:18 PM
Fantastic deed awdieee putting Jack on fish!
Congratz Jack on catch.
Grease or Sushi?
Had to bust out my secret bait today. Both Jack and Tim were giving me their patented "whatever" look when I told them these are hybrids candy. Tried a first hole and the guy fishing across from us was thinking we were crazy using my secret bait. Not even a single hit, time to move.
Went to next spot and cast out my secret bait and as soon as it hits the water I got a light tap and see my line moving upstream. Set the hook and heard my reel singing.
This happened EVERY SINGLE CAST and in 30 mins we ran out of my secret bait. Time to make another bait run. Tim and me drove over and got more bait and return to our spot in an hour. On our way, we met one of my co-worker and invited him and his GF to fish with us.
When we got there, he decline using our secret bait since we didn't have that much. We had already caught so many hybrids today and it really does not matter to us. Finally he tie on a hook and cast out the bait. Withina few seconds his line began darting upstream. After a few runs it broke his line. This happened 2 more time until I told him to borrow Tim's rod rigged with braid. He finally landed a nice 6.5lber.
Fast forward, Jack hooked a monster and managed to land him. We weigh her and it register 8.1 lbs. Since we were getting low on secret bait, we called it a day and have Jack make a trip to BPS to have her certified.
Below is the official result and NEW ROWLETT CREEK Hybrid record. Beauty measuring 26.5" and 8.12lbs
Congrats Jack!
Now do you still have doubts about my secret bait.
Lee
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 12:30 PM
Very Nice!
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 03:15 PM
Once again i get caught chasing hybrids like an idiot chasing returns in the stock market lol. Im going to put gps on a few guys cars from these forums lol. Nice catch Jack. Today.was not so fruitful. I should have known it would be bad when the cast net came up empty at the pond and creek.
Posted By: Sunup
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 04:15 PM
benp, ya tore em up the other day didn't
ya!
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 04:16 PM
Had to bust out my secret bait today. Both Jack and Tim were giving me their patented "whatever" look when I told them these are hybrids candy. Tried a first hole and the guy fishing across from us was thinking we were crazy using my secret bait. Not even a single hit, time to move.
Went to next spot and cast out my secret bait and as soon as it hits the water I got a light tap and see my line moving upstream. Set the hook and heard my reel singing.
This happened EVERY SINGLE CAST and in 30 mins we ran out of my secret bait. Time to make another bait run. Tim and me drove over and got more bait and return to our spot in an hour. On our way, we met one of my co-worker and invited him and his GF to fish with us.
When we got there, he decline using our secret bait since we didn't have that much. We had already caught so many hybrids today and it really does not matter to us. Finally he tie on a hook and cast out the bait. Withina few seconds his line began darting upstream. After a few runs it broke his line. This happened 2 more time until I told him to borrow Tim's rod rigged with braid. He finally landed a nice 6.5lber.
Fast forward, Jack hooked a monster and managed to land him. We weigh her and it register 8.1 lbs. Since we were getting low on secret bait, we called it a day and have Jack make a trip to BPS to have her certified.
Below is the official result and NEW ROWLETT CREEK Hybrid record. Beauty measuring 26.5" and 8.12lbs
Congrats Jack!
Now do you still have doubts about my secret bait.
Lee
Nice!!!! Next time I will be the one that will beat your record jack! man it was fun watching that thing explode on top water with lees secret bait came back and striked it 3-4 times, there were times when you see 2-3 chase them, crazy funn and well worth it, what we did that day was a very productive day. My body is sore any of you guys? Lee?jack? Had fun with you guys, and still tired...
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 04:33 PM
benp, ya tore em up the other day didn't
ya!
Ya Friday was great but no Hybrids for me... It is bitter sweet seeing these other posts lol. I am very happy for jack and the guys. I went out with Jack last week and we got goosed so He deserves it for sure. I just always seem to miss the Big fish though lol... I am glad someone is catching em..
Had to bust out my secret bait today. Both Jack and Tim were giving me their patented "whatever" look when I told them these are hybrids candy. Tried a first hole and the guy fishing across from us was thinking we were crazy using my secret bait. Not even a single hit, time to move.
Went to next spot and cast out my secret bait and as soon as it hits the water I got a light tap and see my line moving upstream. Set the hook and heard my reel singing.
This happened EVERY SINGLE CAST and in 30 mins we ran out of my secret bait. Time to make another bait run. Tim and me drove over and got more bait and return to our spot in an hour. On our way, we met one of my co-worker and invited him and his GF to fish with us.
When we got there, he decline using our secret bait since we didn't have that much. We had already caught so many hybrids today and it really does not matter to us. Finally he tie on a hook and cast out the bait. Withina few seconds his line began darting upstream. After a few runs it broke his line. This happened 2 more time until I told him to borrow Tim's rod rigged with braid. He finally landed a nice 6.5lber.
Fast forward, Jack hooked a monster and managed to land him. We weigh her and it register 8.1 lbs. Since we were getting low on secret bait, we called it a day and have Jack make a trip to BPS to have her certified.
Below is the official result and NEW ROWLETT CREEK Hybrid record. Beauty measuring 26.5" and 8.12lbs
Congrats Jack!
Now do you still have doubts about my secret bait.
Lee
Your secret bait must be live crawfish if I'm not mistakened...
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 07:00 PM
Have at least four on the stringers today is close to or might break Jack's record.
Once the season is done will post pics of all the hybrids we caught. Sucks we didn't even take pictures of some of the hybrids we caught. If anyone is wondering, all the hybrids we kept were over 20". If we need to measure, it is going back to the creek.
Oh we limited out in under an hour(actual fishing) or 1.5 hours if you want to count the time we net, retie and string up the hybrids.
Lee
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 07:11 PM
Fish on! Caught these yellow bass early Today. Easy limit, less then an hour, gave away two. They are all about the same size.
Posted By: Fish Chaser
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 07:19 PM
Guys, I've looked on the TP%WD records pages and I can't find where Rowlett Creek is listed. Anyone know where the records for it are?
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 07:22 PM
Have at least four on the stringers today is close to or might break Jack's record.
Once the season is done will post pics of all the hybrids we caught. Sucks we didn't even take pictures of some of the hybrids we caught. If anyone is wondering, all the hybrids we kept were over 20". If we need to measure, it is going back to the creek.
Oh we limited out in under an hour(actual fishing) or 1.5 hours if you want to count the time we net, retie and string up the hybrids.
Lee
I was there form 8 to 10 today didnt see yall anywhere... I got zilch
Posted By: Kepi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 07:24 PM
Fish on! Caught these yellow bass early Today. Easy limit, less then an hour, gave away two. They are all about the same size.
HUGE 26" yellow bass
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 08:08 PM
Have at least four on the stringers today is close to or might break Jack's record.
Once the season is done will post pics of all the hybrids we caught. Sucks we didn't even take pictures of some of the hybrids we caught. If anyone is wondering, all the hybrids we kept were over 20". If we need to measure, it is going back to the creek.
Oh we limited out in under an hour(actual fishing) or 1.5 hours if you want to count the time we net, retie and string up the hybrids.
Lee
I was there form 8 to 10 today didnt see yall anywhere... I got zilch
We were there at 8:45 to net shads. Probably left at 9:20 and went to another hole.
Lee
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 08:11 PM
Have at least four on the stringers today is close to or might break Jack's record.
Once the season is done will post pics of all the hybrids we caught. Sucks we didn't even take pictures of some of the hybrids we caught. If anyone is wondering, all the hybrids we kept were over 20". If we need to measure, it is going back to the creek.
Oh we limited out in under an hour(actual fishing) or 1.5 hours if you want to count the time we net, retie and string up the hybrids.
Lee
I was there form 8 to 10 today didnt see yall anywhere... I got zilch
We were there at 8:45 to net shads. Probably left at 9:20 and went to another hole.
Lee
Ah.. I think I saw yall I was at grey dodge with my friend(to big guys we were packing it up after no luck). you two were leaving in the silver car and red truck.... Crazy.. I should have said Hi.
Posted By: mcosi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 08:26 PM
Went today and only C&R a small sand bass.
I've had great luck fishing after the rain has been coming through with the creek being more stained.
Any tips for fishing when its much more clear water? Do they want a slower presentation or faster?
I threw road runners with flukes attached (my normal go to lure), curly tail, and curly shads, but these seem to work best in stained for me.
Do I need to get rid of the road runners and use standard jig heads and/or bare hooks?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 09:23 PM
Fish on! Caught these yellow bass early Today. Easy limit, less then an hour, gave away two. They are all about the same size.
The fish you caught are Hybrid Stripe Bass...Not yellow bass
Posted By: Dunkky dude
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 10:19 PM
man.. this make me itching... Congratulation for big fish!!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 10:23 PM
Had my limit this morning by 9:15...
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 10:25 PM
Nice mike
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/22/13 10:42 PM
Must be nice to fish on MONDAY MORNINGS!!!!!!!
Nice fish BaffinBay!
Posted By: BaffinBay
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 02:35 AM
This puts me over 100 hybrids caught so far this year...
and over 1000 sandbass...
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 02:57 AM
Very nice Baffin.
I'm going in the AM but doubt it will be as good as you had it
Posted By: The Black Hammer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 03:53 AM
nice stringer Baffin!!!!
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 11:56 AM
Nice fish, Baffin!
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 12:49 PM
nice stringer
Posted By: Bradyfisherman4
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 12:56 PM
thats amazing
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 01:49 PM
I lost my night bobby this morning after 3 minutes drag. I do not have enough experience and patient to hear the drag scramming and keep the loss drag setting. A Lesson learned.
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 03:53 PM
last night it was dead for me with good shad all up and down creek. I swear the fish text each other and say here comes Benp and snicker .....
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 05:41 PM
Went this morning for 2.5 hours and was catching sandbass the whole time. Shad were everywhere. Did see a few hybrids caught landed 50ish sandbass all C&R. Most fish were about 9-10" did get quite a few at the end around 12-13
Posted By: mcosi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 05:58 PM
Went today, caught some small sand bass and a small hybrid (under). Switched to a larger fluke setup and caught a good size hybrid and while reeling it in another larger hybrid decided to swim next to it and just watch which was pretty cool to see. All fish C&R
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 07:08 PM
Went today, caught some small sand bass and a small hybrid (under). Switched to a larger fluke setup and caught a good size hybrid and while reeling it in another larger hybrid decided to swim next to it and just watch which was pretty cool to see. All fish C&R
Nice! Where was this at?
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 07:11 PM
Fish on! Caught these yellow bass early Today. Easy limit, less then an hour, gave away two. They are all about the same size.
The fish you caught are Hybrid Stripe Bass...Not yellow bass
It's supposed to be a joke when I said the fish are yellow bass.
Fish on! Caught these yellow bass early Today. Easy limit, less then an hour, gave away two. They are all about the same size.
The fish you caught are Hybrid Stripe Bass...Not yellow bass
It's supposed to be a joke when I said the fish are yellow bass.
You're not very good at joking then lol
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 07:16 PM
Again, limit hybrids Today for less than an hour. Man! whenever I see the shad, hybrids are on fire! So easy to get limit and all of them are 23" and up. After got limit and start fishing C&R, my arms are getting sore. I was so tired, did not get pictures Today.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 07:55 PM
Everyone were catching hybrid at the bike trail. I got three today with live shad. All fish were over 20 inches.
Posted By: 1/32oz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 08:09 PM
WTG!
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 08:24 PM
Good Job!nice fish!!!
Posted By: Aquiles
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 09:21 PM
Guys is the bike trail the part that has the parking lot ? I'm still getting to know the creek .'
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 09:23 PM
Google earth
Posted By: Dipson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/23/13 09:46 PM
Guys is the bike trail the part that has the parking lot ? I'm still getting to know the creek .'
Yes, right off centerville. Has the parking, tons of bikers, just park and follow the dirt road straight towards the power poles. Get chu some!
Posted By: petebass
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 12:29 AM
New to this site and been hearing about this RC i am a bass chaser but i never had the opportunity to catch sand bass so can anybody tell me the best way to get to this RC i live in arlington off of 360&AveJ
Posted By: FishHarder
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 12:34 AM
There are several popular entry points to Rowlett Creek. Route 66, Firewheel Pkwy, Bike Park, Miller Road. And let's not forget the gun range.Best thing a new guy can do is back up and read the whole thread. Still gonna take time to catch on.
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 12:36 AM
Didn't catch any fish today. All the fish have returned to the lake
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 12:53 AM
Didn't catch any fish today. All the fish have returned to the lake
LOL I am going to use this excuse as well....
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 01:26 AM
Hybrids were hungry this afternoon!!!
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 01:57 AM
Lol just kidding. Chickenwilly, bassproJD and I landed over 40 kybrids today. I'll post the report up later tonight
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 02:27 AM
Man that just drives me crazy. I have fished like a mile of that creek and no hybrids.. who wants a free steak dinner for puting me on some keepers lol jk i have met some great people here and they have helped alot. i have just been unlucky lately
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 02:59 AM
yes, i blame you for last week, lol
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 03:00 AM
lol I will take the blame but I must remind u that once u left I caught at least one:)
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 03:04 AM
under doesn't count lol...
Posted By: Broken Pole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 04:19 AM
New RC hybrid record: 29 in/10lb yesterday, certified at Basspro. Unbelievable.
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 04:38 AM
New RC hybrid record: 29 in/10lb yesterday, certified at Basspro. Unbelievable.
Good Job!
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 01:33 PM
Good job
Posted By: fishenrod
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 02:04 PM
New RC hybrid record: 29 in/10lb yesterday, certified at Basspro. Unbelievable.
that will stick for a while. Good job whoever.
Posted By: feelafisherman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 02:43 PM
where are the pics of said 10lber.? Bet that was a battle to the bank. Heck of a fight I'm quite sure of.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 03:57 PM
Happen sooner then I was expecting, good job
Posted By: fly_on_a_xpress
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 05:00 PM
New RC hybrid record: 29 in/10lb yesterday, certified at Basspro. Unbelievable.
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 06:59 PM
^+1
Posted By: Broken Pole
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 07:15 PM
Here is the picture of the 29"/10lb hybrid with a 27" one and a 13" white.
Forgot to say they were caught by a friend, not myself.
Posted By: FishinASAP
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 07:25 PM
Here is the picture of the 29"/10lb hybrid with a 27" one and a 13" white.
Now THAT'S A HOG!!! Very nice catch.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 07:38 PM
Nice, looks like I need to find a even bigger one or try for different spiece
Posted By: KS374
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 08:16 PM
The hybrid hotel (Spot X) is on FIRE.
3 man limit within the hour and stayed for another 3 hours catching them back to back to back until we ran out of chicken liver.
All they wanted was chicken livers dipped in chartreuse garlic spike it
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 08:29 PM
Lol that thing is a beast... Record after record.. Hybrid seem to do pretty well this season huh?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 08:45 PM
Good job guys! Very nice fish!
Nice to meet you two yesterday morning ultralite09 and
Chickenwilly..Good fishing!
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 08:51 PM
Nice fish Broken Pole....!
Congratulations!
welcome to the forum..
Posted By: benp
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 09:00 PM
wow catfishing for hybrids.. i might be desperate enough to try lol
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 09:09 PM
I was thankful to have caught three..
The sandbass is 16 inches long..compared to the two Hybrid Stripers
I have them in 48qt ice chest before placing ice in it to cool them.I caught others that were smaller at 17 inches..They all went back in swimming.I used larger live baits so the small sand bass would leave me alone..Thank you Tarponfly....it worked..were we said..
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 09:10 PM
Tarponfly..the total is now 7 Hybrids you know of in those waters this year so far?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 09:13 PM
oh no sorry wrong thread ...wrong spot...my fault!
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 09:55 PM
Here is the picture of the 29"/10lb hybrid with a 27" one and a 13" white.
Congrats that's a beast. Looks like the bar had been raised. Your record might stay there for a while. Good job hooking up the beast and successfully landing.
Lee
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/24/13 11:25 PM
Anyone got lucky with hybrid at the creek today? Iguess I have to go and try my luck.
is millah road no good. i didnt get any hybid out there. where should i fish for those hybid. all i get is perch and yellers at millah road
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 01:41 AM
gotreal formerly, you can try the bike trail from the water fall to the hell hole. I fished for almost an hour (630-720) at the bike trail and got one bite but I landed this nice one.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 02:02 AM
Nice fish fishrfoods. Do you think it's a post-spawn female?
yup i think i try further up
Posted By: Dipson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 02:20 AM
The bike park is the place to be for hybrid action!
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 02:23 AM
South Past Bike Park ...Fish Deep holes
South Past Bike Park ...Fish Deep holes
north? south would be 66.
Posted By: Yak FinAddic
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 11:25 AM
Here is the picture of the 29"/10lb hybrid with a 27" one and a 13" white.
Congrats that's a beast. Looks like the bar had been raised. Your record might stay there for a while. Good job hooking up the beast and successfully landing.
Lee
+1
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 01:02 PM
Nice fish fishrfoods. Do you think it's a post-spawn female?
Thanks, I think it a male. I think most of the hybrid are trap north of the water fall at the bike trail. The water fall is too low for them to swim back to the lake. They are there and waiting for the next rain or someone meal.
Posted By: feelafisherman
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 02:57 PM
ok, help me out here. Now the flow of the creek goes from north to south. Do the hybrids swim the same direction or are they going against the flow. From the waterfall at the bike park, would they be further south swimming north or vice versa? Just curious.
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 04:25 PM
By now all the hybrids that swam upstream are gonna try to make their way back to the lake down stream.. Right now the water level is too low so their kinda stuck north of the bike trail. Another rain might push them all out, or... They might stick around another week who knows! I may be wrong about this whole thing so someone feel free to correct me
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 07:23 PM
fish are making their way back to ray hubbard now..go south ..current flows to the lake..south a good rain and they are all gone till next april
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 07:31 PM
The fish are weird this year so who knows..they are late too.
the fish move/relocate/...swim at night...it does not take them very long to get back in the lake.they can swim faster than you can run ,they flow with the current
I assure you..they are not trapped ..the water level is not too low..it is running at a good normal level at present.
The hybrid bite is apparently on fire, what about sandies?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/25/13 08:30 PM
Sandies are pretty much done.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/13 02:48 AM
I went out to fish north of the bike trail from 5 to 7 pm and landed two hybrid about 20 imch and one small one. I got three got off the hook after a good fight. So they are still in there.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/13 03:00 AM
i don't think the sandies are done, all the female i been catching is still full of eggs, and males still full of love juice
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/13 03:23 AM
Caught lots of sandies, one hybrid and there all still swimming.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/13 03:46 AM
I guess all the sand bass are at the hell hole area bc i dont see that many being caught at the bike trail.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/13 12:16 PM
yes, all the fish is at hh, everyone should head there and stay right there...
im comin from royse city and its been awhile since ive gone to rowlett creek.. can anyone give me directions to get to the spot everyone is talkin about? i wanna go today.. what bait are yall using?
Posted By: Kayak-Hooligan
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/26/13 02:32 PM
yes, all the fish is at hh, everyone should head there and stay right there...
Yupp 3 man limit the other day but I wasn't keeping any just catch and release for me. Fingers feel like sand paper just rubbed against them...
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 02:09 AM
I saw thousand of shad run up the creek this afternoon and I quickly pack my stuff and ran after them. I saw them popping out of the water like boiling water. I have never seen shad boiling in the creek before so I watch them for awhile. At the end the shad give me these pretty babies to go home with.
I'm taking three friends fishing for hybrids tomorrow and hopefully catching some. I will report when I'm done. Feel free to say hi if you see me, I'll be wearing a light blue shirt with a chest pocket.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 04:16 AM
anybody using artificials for hybrids. i cant buy a bite with artificials
Posted By: Bubbler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 04:20 AM
Ok......
I have read this thread for some time. Live right next to the creek closer to the lake. Have to try in the am. I've stopped by the bike path and it seems like the sardines are on land
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 04:57 AM
hmm... sardines?
Posted By: Bubbler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 05:00 AM
Yes...it was packed as the thread states. People casting over each other. Litter everywhere.
Prefer peaceful fishing spots.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 10:01 AM
Welcome to rc..
Posted By: Bubbler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 12:04 PM
My son and I always take a bag to pick up trash. As we were picking it up a guy tosses trash in the creek. Lame.
Headed out this am.
Posted By: Nitrofish03
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 01:24 PM
anybody using artificials for hybrids. i cant buy a bite with artificials
That's all I use...no live bait here!
Posted By: Chuck7700
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 01:42 PM
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 03:59 PM
Sand bass to show size of hybrids and sandbass..
This morning 4am to 630am.kept seven large sandbass and two hybrids ,wanted to get in parking lot and leave before all the people came..started at bike park and went south..found shad-- found hybrids and big sandbass..caught alot of under sized hybrids and released them all..all fish caught on LIVE small shad..find shad and the hybrids will be in the area..shad are shallow..hybrids deep..find holes running shallow to deep..
I stepped off in deep hole and thought I was going to drown..
My rope tied around my waist saved my azzzz.waders filled up quick..whewwwww!
Posted By: good fishing day
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 04:44 PM
awsome.. nice catch.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 05:05 PM
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 05:53 PM
with your video you are judging ...So... You have been there in older style heavy rubber boot waders -filling up with water -in the current ..?
I am not speaking of neoprene waders that fit..
If you have not had this happen to you..in the future please do not submit information of hear -say --they say
If you have not been there, actually done that yourself ,in that situation in deep water with current..
This was not an experience I would want anyone to have ever..
Thank you for your nice fish remark..I think I earned my fish
this morning..
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 06:21 PM
After watching the video..the guy does a good video --BUT, he is wearing breathable light weight waders with no attached boots ..with a life vest on..with floating jacket on and wade belt on his waist..wow he floats...OK..he takes it all off and has his breathable lightweight waders on and floats with little water getting in them..ok I'll buy the breathable wader s now..
Now--- lets place my old waders on him with no life float vest..no paddling float jacket ,-and no wade belt- place him in the deep water with current, fill his waders up with water and see how good he floats..
Posted By: flyfishedwhipped
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 08:18 PM
I actually almost drowned in waist high breathable waders, if the guy at the red river wasn't using 100lb braid on his 12 extra heavy rod, I would drowned, but he fished me out of the river. I thanked him like he was Jesus.
1. When the horn goes off at denison get he hell out of the river
2. Where a wader belt
3. Where a life jacket
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/27/13 10:01 PM
nice fish, banderapass
Posted By: Widgets
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 12:30 AM
Landed close to twenty this morning. Only 3 keepers though! Good day for me
Posted By: Dipson
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 12:43 AM
GJ Widgets!
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 02:14 AM
Great job ! Little fisherman is proud of you to..
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 03:21 AM
Nice fish and picture Widgets
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 03:22 AM
The creek was on fire with hybrid and limit out in 30 min. Shad was everywhere again today.
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 03:23 AM
You know you had a good day on the water when the fiah you caught is almost the size of your child/kids, good job man...
Posted By: MikeG02
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 07:01 AM
Dont forget about that crappie spawn! Its on like donkey kong @ lavon.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/28/13 01:32 PM
It's been on like donkey kong for a month. It will be over in three weeks or less.
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 03:12 AM
not many people there in the afternoon at firewheel. still catching male sandies on rapalas pretty steadily. next time muddy creek
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 01:06 PM
Is muddy creek water to low?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 01:23 PM
Very low, not worth the time for a few fish here and there
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 03:17 PM
25" Hybrid- heavy fish!.kept two sand bass 14" and 15" at RC.Caught them on shad..in deep drop off with current I found by accident..ok..
At daylight early morning bite was pretty good...sun up it shut totally down..went home Ice fish down,get ready and leave for work..
Yesterday...(Sunday)walked the creek a little..watched a gentleman with a fly rod..throwing a clouser minnow white/chartreuse...in a spot at RC ---I found the depth at by accident---.He would watch Hybrids surface, hit wounded shad/minnows on the surface..throw to the swirl in the water and the fish would BAM/SLAM that clouser!I watched him land and release several very nice Hybrids and sand bass..There were guys fishing around the area of him not catching much-- if any --and he was out fishing them hands down..wow! That was pretty cool to watch..That made a good day and I went home.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 04:22 PM
Nice fish. Thanks for the report
Posted By: Bubbler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 05:52 PM
Question..........
Where is HH physically. Not planning on adding to the crowd but I walk the creek since it is close to my house. I do see some areas that are really tough to reach without a rope and twisted ankle but I like to see folks catching fish and would like to see the action.
Typically fish at RC by my house in Rowlett and caught CC and LMB but none of the others. Seem some big gar but this HH sounds really interesting
Posted By: Kepi
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 06:15 PM
Is the run over? Stopped by for an hour with my 20ft surf rod, 50# braid, using cut sardines. Not one bite. Air pressure was 31.10
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 06:33 PM
I ,or the guy fly fishing was not at the HH, or any where close to it.
Where I and fly fishing guy was at, you get a good rope tie to a tree and drop down the side embankment to the water..when you are ready to leave..climb back up and you go..easy.
I'm 53 and I can do it.
Its all in the rope..thin --skinny--ski rope..No way
you going to make it back up again..Large to med anchor rope you can hang on to and handle , or rappelling rope and no problems up or down.
I do my watching by walking the bank and looking in the water from above in the shade trees..wear a hat right now to keep the %$#$%&& bagworms from falling in your hair..
HH...drive east on Firewheel pkwy..cross bridges over RC...START SLOWING WAY DOWN while crossing bridge cause now you are going to
bump the curb right side and park in the dirt field parking area...park and walk follow path south to all the trash and people in one spot about 100 yards from parking area.CAUTION IF IT HAS BEEN RAINING...it is all dirt parking area that does and will turn into slop when wet..you may not get in or out if raining before or after rain..so park at bike park on cement and walk north.
HH is not the only place to fish in RC..Close to parking with access but not the best place to fish.
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/29/13 06:48 PM
Is the run over? Stopped by for an hour with my 20ft surf rod, 50# braid, using cut sardines. Not one bite. Air pressure was 31.10
Before and at daylight If you want to catch hybrids and a lot of sand bass..They will bite later..they need to eat..bite is not very good later in the day or not at all.
(surf rod and 50#braid line with sardines,,Your funny!)
light weight rod.4 lb mono line.spinning reel. 'live' shad free lined or with split shot 18" above med-small snell hook..SET DRAG med LOOSE and let fish run and you are good to go..!
Posted By: Bubbler
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 04/30/13 12:38 AM
Thanks. That's the only place I have not ventured. Will take a peep one morning when I skip work
Posted By: fly_on_a_xpress
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/13 12:20 AM
Is the run over? Stopped by for an hour with my 20ft surf rod, 50# braid, using cut sardines. Not one bite. Air pressure was 31.10
You're joking right?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/13 02:15 PM
Whats wrong with that setup? See it all the time, hell, whats different between using tha the setup and bottle/line setup?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/13 03:23 PM
I catch these yesterday after fishing for 20 minutes at the bike trail.
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/13 09:49 PM
The show is over.
Posted By: BanksRUs
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/13 11:03 PM
Is anyone going to Rowlett creek this sat?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/01/13 11:13 PM
All the sand bass and Hybrids are on their way back to the main lake now if not there already.With this rain coming in tonight,tomorrow and tomorrow night the creek will rise and help flush the rest of them back into lake Ray Hubbard.
Posted By: regma
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 01:38 AM
Well, it was good while it lasted. Today was probably the last time I go out there. Luckily, I manage to put my younger brother to his first hybrid EVER.
Posted By: darrellh77
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 10:24 AM
So it would be a bad idea to fish the creek this Saturday morning?
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 01:28 PM
If it doesn't doesn't rain then you may find some sand bass and if you luck you may hook a hybrid that got left behind.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 02:08 PM
Dear RC fishermen/fisherwomen,
The run is over. Hope to see you next year
Posted By: GoldSpoonr
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 02:24 PM
Would this be true for all creeks?
Posted By: DogPlayer
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 02:25 PM
Would this be true for all creeks?
Yes. It's like a light switch.
Posted By: Chadt
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 05:23 PM
Would this be true for all creeks?
Not 100% true. Some will still be holding fish
Posted By: darrellh77
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 07:23 PM
So bad idea to fish the creeks this weekend?
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 07:41 PM
It is not a bad idea to fish the creeks unless the creek is flooding and in full current with mud..then bad idea..SO-
Some of the creeks in the;
Dallas --Tarrant--Collin--Denton-Kaufman counties and surrounding areas..may still hold some sand bass-Crappies,Hybrids - BUT, most of the spawn fish have spawned and have headed back to the lakes..if you are wanting to fish in Rowlett Creek or any other creek this coming week end...
Go for it!..you might catch one--some--or may not catch none..
you will never know asking or sitting at home.so go wet a line instead of wondering..Just to answer your question..
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 07:54 PM
You do not have to wait till next year to to fish Rowlett Creek..
Rowlett Creek does have a great fishery of native largemouth bass, subspecies of black bass,all species of catfish,perch of varieties, bluegills,crappies,and some sand bass that are there all year..Carp,Buffalo fish,Gar and other fishes
are all in this nice creek..it has water flow all year..We have landed several very nice bass(nice bass is 3 to 6 lbs common) and very large catfish from this creek...so you will never know till you try..
The fish are everywhere in the creek, so walk and try all up and down it from now till next spawn run..Have fun is the main thing!
Posted By: darrellh77
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 07:55 PM
Just was curious I have never fished rowlett creek! I missed the run this year I got
My fair share of sandies from another creek this run! We will soo. Have our bait up and running so planning on hitting ray Hubbard for the first time and many other lakes near!
Posted By: darrellh77
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/02/13 07:56 PM
Oops soon have out boat
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/03/13 05:18 AM
Fished the bike park from 2-4 pm and hooked up with 7 sandies all 12 inches +
And was told Hybrids 20" + still in creek as of yesterday with minnows.
So you can read about fishing or you can go FISH.
The RC run ain't over just yet.
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/03/13 01:07 PM
It was a great year for hybrid.
Posted By: iluvfishin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/03/13 01:41 PM
still is... not just RC is producing hybrids from the bank =)
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/03/13 09:20 PM
Tell me more.
What creek around the DFW?
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/04/13 02:09 AM
Any creek system that connects to a lake that is stocked with hybrids, just make sure the creek system has water flow with good currents
Posted By: FishHarder
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/04/13 04:17 PM
So you can read about fishing or you can go FISH.
The RC run ain't over just yet.
Believe I'll go fishing.
Posted By: ZOMBIE
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/04/13 04:55 PM
RC run is not completely over. You might be able to catch 1 or 2 sand bass in an hour and more if you're an experienced RC fisherman like Tarponfly. To many people, catching 1 or 2 in an hour is considered over.
Posted By: awdieee
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/04/13 06:19 PM
RC run is not completely over. You might be able to catch 1 or 2 sand bass in an hour and more if you're an experienced RC fisherman like Tarponfly. To many people, catching 1 or 2 in an hour is considered over.
I was at FW this morning and saw Brent caught one after another using a crank bait. He text me a pic of his counter and it was 58 when he went home. Not bad for a couple hours of fishing. There are still some fish in there but for me I am officially done.
Lee
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/04/13 08:03 PM
I still seeing people limit on sand bass.
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/05/13 10:56 PM
Still a few nice size sandies in RC
Posted By: fishrfoods
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/13 02:17 PM
Wtg
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/06/13 11:32 PM
J Money, did you use minnows or jig? Went to the same BP place yesterday using a jig with no luck from 5-7 PM. Saw other folks got only small sandies just above 10 inches. lol
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/07/13 02:11 AM
I mix it up for the sandies.
I threw:
Jig with zoom tiny fluke with bobber
Silver Blue Fox
Crank bait.
Had a few 10" but they all got tossed back. I keep 11" & up.
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/12/13 07:26 PM
Went fishing at BP from 9 to 12 AM. Enjoy the very very quiet fishing environment now. LOL
Saw one 3-feet snake swimming by.
Finally, caught one sandy and two catfish for dinner.
Posted By: Long4Fishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 02:51 AM
This snake was swimming by while I was fishing at BP. Anyone knows what kind of snake?
Posted By: FireFlyFishing
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 03:47 AM
Looks like a brown water snake, but hard to tell for sure. Water snake not venomous, but I stay clear no matter what their first name if their last name is SNAKE!!
I saw two in RC last night one chasing another up the creek by the miller bridge.
Posted By: The reel pro
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 02:46 PM
^^ i agree. I belive its a blotched water snake. But either way
Posted By: RiverLipper
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 03:18 PM
Nerodia rhombifer, commonly known as the diamondback water snake, is a species of nonvenomous natricine colubrid endemic to the central United States and northern Mexico.
This is the most common water snake found in Texas.
Posted By: Chuck7700
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 03:42 PM
scary looking snake
Posted By: Bass fro chop
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 04:20 PM
if you see a snakes whole body floating while swimming it would be a poisonous water moccasin. that looks like a non poisonous water snake. a bunch down there. 2 years ago i saw a moccasin. he was fat and floating and swimming
"water moccasins can be readily recognized when swimming because most of their body is above the water's surface"
Posted By: banderapass1
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/13/13 04:52 PM
A friendly Diamondback water snake.Had them swim right up to me before and look right up at me...watch me a few minutes then just swim away..I still do not like them though...
Posted By: FishHarder
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/14/13 03:18 AM
I believe the run really is over.
Went Sunday morning and fished at my usual spot. Caught several sandies and they were pleasantly spermless. I hate forgetting and then getting "wet" on when handling them.
Went to the HH and had to laugh because it was empty except for me and two other fellows in the creek and then a cluster of men on one little spot when they had the whole thing to fish.
Additionally, I must have caught 20 small palm sized aggressive perch. I think the little fellows had been hiding (and hungry) when the bigger fish were around.
See ya'll next year.
Posted By: YassirSanchez
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/14/13 05:56 PM
Had one of those sitting on top of a stump where I had at trot line tied off too one time. Pulled up to about 3am and grabbed the stump while my brother grabbed the trotline. I happened to turn my head toward the stump and my spotlight caught that water snake looking at me from about 6" away. I dont know who was more scared, him or me.
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/15/13 02:37 PM
Does anyone know the number to the angler recognition program? I dialed 512-389-8037 and 800-792-1112 (ext 8037). That number does not exist anymore.
Posted By: Hooky_Looky
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/15/13 02:39 PM
Nvm, I think I found it
Posted By: hopingfishermen
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/19/13 01:52 AM
Wheres the hole at?
Posted By: RogerB
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/11/13 06:21 PM
Anticipating.
I haven't been down in the RC area lately. There was discussion of a new bridge at Miller that might block access - does anyone know if anything has happened? What do the water levels look like currently? Thanks.
Posted By: Fishbonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/11/13 07:09 PM
I agree with bass fro chop that bad boy floats when he swims.
Posted By: maconator
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/18/13 07:06 AM
Anticipating.
I haven't been down in the RC area lately. There was discussion of a new bridge at Miller that might block access - does anyone know if anything has happened? What do the water levels look like currently? Thanks.
Lake levels are pretty low
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/20/13 05:20 AM
Creek was very clear today.
Posted By: Lovfldx
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/21/13 03:32 PM
These rains may be just what Rowlett Creek, Creek X, and Cow needed. Elm Fork for sure!
Rudy
Posted By: Fishbonz
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/22/13 12:19 AM
RUDY ,I went by cow (prong)creek on the way to NM after the last Brrrrrr we had and it did not look bad at all after the run offs. Maybe it will get some current flowing after the recent rains.I sure hope so for Waxahachie Lake.If we were to get enough rain for them to open up Bardwell flood gate, it really would be a merry Xmas and a Happy New year for the bank anglers under I-45.
Posted By: Bin
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 12/22/13 04:40 AM
Lewisville still 7ft below
Posted By: Mahoro_Su
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/29/14 10:00 PM
May we have more rain in the comming days!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 03/30/14 03:25 AM
We r only 5.5 inches behind
Posted By: J.Money
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/19/14 06:27 AM
Any new reports ?
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 05/20/14 01:28 PM
Ya, no Sandies left in the creek.
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/09/14 11:47 PM
Bank fishing got you blanking now?
Well, it's time to hit the Sandies main lake.
They are smashing bait on the surface every morning and evening.
$60.00/ person
Boat Trip.
Texting to book trip is fastest. Or whatever way u decide. Guaranteed fish or you don't pay! -y'all know how I roll. You will have fun!
Posted By: TarponFly
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/13/14 06:05 PM
$60 per person gets you below.
Popped up at 715 am this morning over by the rail road tracks and we followed them all the way to the dam at Lavonia Park. Stayed up for 45 mins then vanished. There are 5-10 of out there trying to slab them off the bottom and even using smaller jigs on the bottom, they just don't want to feed unless they r on top. School is moving fast when they are boiling on the surface. Small jigs and rooster tails are key. Slabs work but not as affective yet due to the bait is still under and inch in length. Yellow bass are starting to show up as well.
Posted By: Chatterbait
Re: Rowlett Creek - Sand Bass Run - 06/13/14 09:51 PM
Ha! Nice photo of Dan and I Carey. We had a blast this morning. We wound up catching 7 different species of fish. Too bad that slabing/jigging technique doesn't work when they sound.
