fishing planet emerald lake unique chain pickerel lures

I could use Minnows or Shiners as bait but then I’ll also be attracting the local Pickerel population and I specifically want Gar. The rod on the right is set up for Gar and baited with Medium Cutbait – basically chopped up bits of fish – on an 8lb line. The marker is only visible to me – other anglers in the same session won’t see it. I have cast the line to where that green and white marker is – a place I’ve marked as good for Drum after some trial and error fishing over several visits. I can’t be guaranteed Drum as the only catch on that rod – Nightcrawlers will attract small Bass and Catfish that feed on the bottom. The one on the left is set up for Drum with Nightcrawler (Earthworm) as bait on a 6lb line. Both rods are equipped with sinker tackle.

I’m here for 2 reasons – 1, to make some money after I splashed out on a Kayak and 2, to try and catch a unique Spotted Gar and a trophy Freshwater Drum.

This was actually a continuation of a fishing visit that I started yesterday. It’s a very pleasant way to start the day 🙂 May I begin this post by wishing you all a Happy New Year! I’ve had a nice relaxing start to 2020 with an hour of fishing on Mudwater River.

Fishing planet emerald lake unique chain pickerel lures