Fished the East Branch from Royce Road to Weber Road by kayak today. Wasn't expecting much due to the algae earlier in the spring, but had a great day. Weeds weren't nearly as bad and it is totally fishable. Landed two 16" and one 14" smallie, a 15" largemouth and two other smaller largies. Most were caught on a simple jig, 1/8 oz. darter head with a 4" single-tail green pumpkin grub as a trailer. Caught a couple on a Strike King Bitsy Bug with the same trailer.
Highlight of the day was hooking a monster carp. Dragged me around on the kayak for about 10 minutes and dodged two swipes with the net before it ducked into a downed tree and broke off.
The second big smallie was angry and not in the mood for pictures.
Highlight of the day was hooking a monster carp. Dragged me around on the kayak for about 10 minutes and dodged two swipes with the net before it ducked into a downed tree and broke off.
The second big smallie was angry and not in the mood for pictures.