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Don't know why but had the itch to go to Keaton

Actually, was under the weather Monday/Tuesday but felt pretty damned good for Wed when the forecast was sunny and 0-5

T and I got to Keaton about 10:00, very low on the way out as previously reported.



First area we found some nice reds...tailing! They were very shallow toward shore, and the wind was from the E head on to us (couldn't just ride the tide). Saw many tailing reds which was very exciting, but they would dissappear on approach. Tailed out there 150+ feet away. Needed a pole real bad in this situation. They just wouldnt stand for any motor noise. When they dropped tail, if you got a cast anywhere near them they would bolt. Just edgy.



Then it clouded up which made bumping reds pretty frustrating.

Sun peaked out here and there and I found this 23" guy in a sand hole. Dropped the fly a foot from his head and he charged and engulfed another of Noles expert flies.



Clouds came back and I never saw another fish. Stuck with the fly rod blind casting but no luck...had some fun running and taking picts.





Can't wait till next time...Dang that is sweet watching them inhale the fly

I just wish you could get a nicer boat... Good day on the water RS. Nice fishie on the fly.

Nice day on the water with ur wife and a red on the fly....don't get no better

Nice fish RS, I cant wait to fish that area next month.

Damn I like that boat.

I expect you to have a pole by next week, you tight bastid.

birddog wrote:Damn I like that boat.

I expect you to have a pole by next week, you tight bastid.

I about got her broke down....the cussin today helped

Heck, I can't find one in stock

Dammit man....well come get 1 of my cane poles

birddog wrote:Dammit man....well come get 1 of my cane poles

You got a 21 foot graphite cane pole ?

if by graphite you mean woody then yes.

Sounds like y'all had a good outing. Is T gonna pole for ya?

Nice Red RS. I offered to let you borrow my backup pole

great day RS and like the pics of the new boat!

You and BD are going to have those fish scared to death by March 8.
Motor noise usually happens when you run WOT in 10 inches of water.

I love that tailing. Thats why I have an 8 foot rod with itty bitty line on it to sling at them spooky Reds. Keep them reports coming.

slick ride, nice red