Clear Lake Crappie

After fishing near the docks for a while. I gave up on trying to catch these fattie LMB's that you could see just hanging out in the shallows.  I decided to head out to the 5mph buoys for a bit of some trolling action.  I cast my line and began to paddle so I could make the turn around the buoy.  I felt a tug and initially thought I got snagged.  I started to reel in preparing for a little aggravation trying to break free. I reeled...tug...reel...tug tug...hmmm...I've got a fish!  Had a blast reeling in this beauty.  I didn't have my camera or measuring stick.  I was only planning on playing around in the am before heading home.  Lesson learned...  I hollered to my daughter and her friend and told them to head out the pier so they could snap a shot.  I had to paddle back one handed, gently holding on to my catch.  Estimated size 13" long. 

Another exciting event happened during this trip, as well. I launched my Ladybug Rescue efforts, thus saving this gal from the lake. She was soaking wet and needed time to dry her wings before taking flight. I got to observe her unfurling her wings to air dry them and then soar away.  Glorious event to watch!   

Fantastic report!  Loving the bug rescue.  Now you know always take a camera
Bodes well for the June 29 FreshKATS event as well

You deprived a bass it's dinner

You deprived a bass it's dinner

The bass must have feasted on them already since they weren't interested in biting. LOL.  Catch and release!

CONGRATS on the Crappie from CL!     Hell YES! .....and nice save (and documentation) of the lil'ladybug......too funny!! 

thanksFORtakingYOURcameraTOO! 

Nice crappie, and great ladybug pics!

If only the Ladybug knows you are her mother.    Thanks for the report and pictures motherladybug.

Nice crappie, nice karma on the rescue too! 

Fricken awesome slab you caught there!!!   

Nice fish! that thing is a slab! rewarded with your ladybug karma

Love you helping out that ladybug...with pics...oh and nice Crappie also!!! Great work!!!

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Good 'un.