Toledo Bend stumps

[Pantera II]

Just got my boat out the fiberglass repair shop after idling over a stump in Esto cove. It must of had a pipe or something in the stump because it left a pretty good gash. Be careful out there, doesn't look like the waters coming up anytime soon.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Pantera II

Just got my boat out the fiberglass repair shop after idling over a stump in Esto cove. It must of had a pipe or something in the stump because it left a pretty good gash. Be careful out there, doesn't look like the waters coming up anytime soon.

they show it to be up a few inches and holdin for a few days. I heard they got some rain but I know we need alot more.

[RonnieF]

Originally Posted by Pantera II

Just got my boat out the fiberglass repair shop after idling over a stump in Esto cove. It must of had a pipe or something in the stump because it left a pretty good gash. Be careful out there, doesn't look like the waters coming up anytime soon.

Man, that sucks. Esto cove, is that where Big Bass and Buckeye are located or is that more toward Arnolds Bay?
I guess I need to get my 15'Alweld w/25 tohatsu running. I prefer the comfort of the big boat, but repair cost is uncomfortable too!!
Yes indeed, be careful out there.

Ronnie

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by RonnieF

Man, that sucks. Esto cove, is that where Big Bass and Buckeye are located or is that more toward Arnolds Bay?
I guess I need to get my 15'Alweld w/25 tohatsu running. I prefer the comfort of the big boat, but repair cost is uncomfortable too!!
Yes indeed, be careful out there.

Ronnie

I have not been up there in about a month to fish hows the wind been I am gona try maybe a a week or so to go catch a few but last trip I made was pretty ruff

[RonnieF]

Originally Posted by weedeater

I have not been up there in about a month to fish hows the wind been I am gona try maybe a a week or so to go catch a few but last trip I made was pretty ruff

I was up there for a week, two sunday's ago until last sunday. It was hit and miss. Some days it was choppy and some it was flat calm. I gave my friend a joy ride from San Miguel to Cypress Bend on a hot day with SE winds. Other days, i took a few waves over the bow and my boat is usually very dry. We'd tie up to stumps and fan cast drop offs making it a lot easier to concentrate on fishing!!

Ronnie

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by RonnieF

I was up there for a week, two sunday's ago until last sunday. It was hit and miss. Some days it was choppy and some it was flat calm. I gave my friend a joy ride from San Miguel to Cypress Bend on a hot day with SE winds. Other days, i took a few waves over the bow and my boat is usually very dry. We'd tie up to stumps and fan cast drop offs making it a lot easier to concentrate on fishing!!

Ronnie

dont sound to bad of a trip, what yall catchin on and any numbers?

[RonnieF]

Originally Posted by weedeater

dont sound to bad of a trip, what yall catchin on and any numbers?

I had a childhood friend with me who was inexperienced at bass fishing. I had her fishing with carolina rigged watermelon seed flukes for the most part. She caught a few on crankbaits too.
I caught on jigs(though not as well as my last trip), carolina rigged flukes, crankbaits, and swimbaits. One calm evening at dusk, it was just about every cast. I'd throw out a weightless fluke and make it dance on the surface and wham, i'd give her the rod, then i'd throw a swimbait and usually hook up too. Also a few on redeye shads. Early morning topwater wasn't good for us. I'm blaming the full moon!!!
The numbers weren't there nor was size. The biggest may have been 3.5.

Ronnie

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by RonnieF

I had a childhood friend with me who was inexperienced at bass fishing. I had her fishing with carolina rigged watermelon seed flukes for the most part. She caught a few on crankbaits too.
I caught on jigs(though not as well as my last trip), carolina rigged flukes, crankbaits, and swimbaits. One calm evening at dusk, it was just about every cast. I'd throw out a weightless fluke and make it dance on the surface and wham, i'd give her the rod, then i'd throw a swimbait and usually hook up too. Also a few on redeye shads. Early morning topwater wasn't good for us. I'm blaming the full moon!!!
The numbers weren't there nor was size. The biggest may have been 3.5.

Ronnie

still not a bad trip, I enjoy fishin plastics so I think thats what I will try when I go

[Pantera II]

Originally Posted by RonnieF

Man, that sucks. Esto cove, is that where Big Bass and Buckeye are located or is that more toward Arnolds Bay?
I guess I need to get my 15'Alweld w/25 tohatsu running. I prefer the comfort of the big boat, but repair cost is uncomfortable too!!
Yes indeed, be careful out there.

Ronnie

Esto is in the same cove as Big Bass and Buckeye, towards the back of the cove by the bridge.

[Hydro]

Originally Posted by Pantera II

Just got my boat out the fiberglass repair shop after idling over a stump in Esto cove. It must of had a pipe or something in the stump because it left a pretty good gash. Be careful out there, doesn't look like the waters coming up anytime soon.

Rebar driven into the stumps for trot lines and markers, I am sure someone thought this was a good idea 30 yrs ago, but its tough on boat
bottoms... I have heard the screech of gelcoat popping off my hull at trolling motor speeds, not fun...

[Pantera II]

Originally Posted by Hydro

Rebar driven into the stumps for trot lines and markers, I am sure someone thought this was a good idea 30 yrs ago, but its tough on boat
bottoms... I have heard the screech of gelcoat popping off my hull at trolling motor speeds, not fun...

I feel ya. Made me sick to my stomach. Insurance covered it, made me feel a little better.

[bowtech1111]

Watch for stumps every where in TB. I just got my boat back from the factory, been without it for a little over a month. Its good to finally have it back.