Wacissa trip with the Yak

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Wacissa trip with the Yak

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Took today as my "Saturday" and drove over to explore the Wacissa River.
Its been years since I've been there and had almost forgotten what it looked like.
I pulled up just after a rain storm blew through. I had crickets, worms and a handful of little bream spinners and crank baits.
I really wanted to come home with a mess of redbreasts.
Right off the bat I was blown away with the clear water at the boat ramp. It was like fishing in an aquarium.
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The fog and clouds were blowing out as I launched
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I thought about taking a jump off the high dive :lol:
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I started casting crickets in the run just off the boat ramp and caught Stumpknockers on almost every cast.
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A bit later further down river I started catching Red Breasts
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None of the fish were big but they will fry up just fine :lick:

I switched to lures to try and catch some bigger bream but I started catching small Bass
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Most were this size but I did bring home 5 keepers. In 2 of the five there was a hole crawfish!

I made my way down to Big Blue Spring... The run into it is beautiful clear water with limestone bottom
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As you come into the boil you can see the swim platform and the color change as the water deepens
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It was a bit eerie to glide the kayak over the edge and look over 40 feet down to the bottom. It was like I was floating in mid air!
I took the next photo off the swim platform in about five feet of water. Can you see what was on the bottom?
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Salamander just crawling along
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This last photo was just a curiosity... Limpkins were eating apple snails on this log. They left a pile of the shells unbroken.
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It was glorious day- Ive heard this place can be a zoo on the weekend but I only saw two john boats and two air boats. Both were courteous.
Caught about 40 bass and over 50 bream... Took home 5 bass and 15 little bream- nothing big enough to brag about but plenty of fun!
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nice report Barry.
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Glad to see the rain did not ruin your day again Barry :thumbup: I saw some nice bream a few weeks ago in the area by the diving board. I decided to try a dive like in my younger days and completely filpped over when I sprang off the board. I made a nice smack on the back and Raymond thought he was going to have to come get me :oops: Next time you go to Big Blue, take a few crawfish and drop 'em down (on a hook of course) along the grass there on the right side facing the old rope swing and hold on :roll:
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Thanks for the report
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Great photos and report bman. I need to hit the Wacissa in my yak soon. Looks like a great paddle.
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I never been there. It looks pretty nice.
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She is a beautiful river...looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice pics B, glad you caught a few its always a good time down the Wacissa :thumbup:
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Great report. I haven't been down the Wacissa in several years. Reading your report makes me want to plan a trip down there again. I always enjoyed the scenery on the Wacissa. It can be very peaceful and makes for a nice day on the water! Glad you got out there!
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Awesome report Barry. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:
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:thumbup: :thumbup: Great pics! Enjoyed your report....
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Very nice Friday morning read. Thanks Barry :thumbup:
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The Wacissa is a wonderful place. Glad you got to enjoy it Barry. I'm sure the bass/bream fried up just fine. :thumbup:
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Barry, looks like the US Flag may no longer be hanging over Big Blue Spring? If it's no longer there, don't know if you got a chance to see the flag while it was up. Can honestly say it was one of my first outdoor adventures after moving to the Lloyd area in 2002 and still one of my favorite memories.
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My understanding is that someone strung it over the spring after 9/11. Picture doesn't do it justice as someone did some real acrobatic work to hang it. If any other board member can confirm the story and/or tell what's happened to it (if in fact it's now down), I'll sure be appreciative to learn more.
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Beautiful pictures and great report!!!!
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