Fishing a rough wind

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Comment by Leo Nguyen on October 19, 2012 at 2:29pm

That's one dedicated effort to land the gil in windy condition. We're considered as blessed to land anything at all during windy days, especially for us floaters.

Comment by John Sheehan on October 19, 2012 at 12:17pm

I am realizing more and more how aggressive Bluegills ,both Male and Female ,and White Perch can be over other pannies like Crappie,Yellow Perch and Largemouth Bass .Last evening proved it again!  

Comment by John Sheehan on October 19, 2012 at 12:09pm

Thanks Vince .I started out motoring against the wind to get down the lake  to the deeper spots and thought I'd drift with a drift sock and drag baits .I did just that but the wind still moved the boat and baits too quickly!  I am seriously considering a 2nd drift sock which would be a  hassel in the boat alone but with a pal it may be a necessity.Opened up the motor prop ,it's fine .Time for a new battery !

Comment by Vince Fusco on October 19, 2012 at 10:38am

Boat control in high winds is tough. That gill didn't seem to mind though. Way to catch 'em John!!

Comment by John Sheehan on October 19, 2012 at 9:07am

Thanks Jeffrey I gotta open up my electric Motor to see if theres weeds or line stuck in there .It was running lousy last night whe I needed the power .It might just be I need a new battery .I dont think its holding the charge much anymore.It was dissapointing but I drew on experience of fishing the Wall where the wind blows to .Works everytime! The white Perch and Gills were feeding!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on October 19, 2012 at 8:55am

Pretty Gill under tough conditions..Way to stick it out John!