[comanche188]

I'm heading down for my first trip to Lake Austin this Friday. I'm planning to put in at 360 bridge. Should I head up towards Lake Travis, or cruise towards town ? I'm not asking where the honey holes are ( o.k. I am ) but I'd like to have an opportunity to catch a fish or two. Thanks

 

[Cody_Ryan-]

I can tell you I spent some time on the lower end (Lady Bird) and tore them up on Friday. Saturday, couldn't hardly get bit... I would probably go way up, and give a go at it- But what do I know?! Hard to say bc Austin's pattern rarely holds up.

 

[danm]

I hit LA on Tuesday from 6:30 AM-2 PM and threw everything at it swim baits, jerk baits, worms, spinnerbaits, jigs and plugs, NADA. I met a fishermen who was trolling and spoke to him for a few seconds. He told me that he was catching them on purple crankbsits. I usually don't troll for bass but I diffenitly don't know LA yet so I decided to give it a try. I trolled down the far left side from the 360 bridge and was able to pull three in thrity minutes. They were the only ones I caught all day. Pretty bad day on a whole but while trolling I was able to locate some good fish holding spots. I would stop and fish those areas but the fish wouldn't cooperate. I hope you have better luck.

 

[Ben_S]

In the last week I've had some luck way up past quinlan (which would be way up towards travis) And Ive caught several just east of 360 flipping docks and cranking and flipping steep banks. afternoons been better for me, Anyway take it slow and good luck

 

[Bryan Thompson]

It all depends on current. If the water is flowing areas from Cuerne to the low water crossing seem best. If it is still bluffs and deeper docks seem to be best but not as good as when the water is moving, but better than getting skunked.

 

[comanche188]

Thanks Guys, I'll let you know how I do.

 

[comanche188]

Well Ya'll are welome, They must have known I was putting in at 360 because the picked this morning to resurface the parking lot. i'm sure it will be an improvement. Anyway, caught a few on Senko's wackey rigged, tried to Jig and lost two pretty nice fish, had some bites Carolina rigged , just couldn't get the hookset going. Prett cool lake, I'll be back. Going to Stillhouse Sunday.
Can't believe people are wakebording in November !

 

[JD]

Welcome to Lake "Freakin" Austin!

 

[KHoes203]

yeah had the same problem had to go up to quinlan to put in but guess it was a good thing because on I think my 4th cast I hooked into an easy 9+++ lbs fish got her near the boat and shook the hook even though I had my rod in the water.

 

[TexMax]

yeah had the same problem had to go up to quinlan to put in but guess it was a good thing because on I think my 4th cast I hooked into an easy 9+++ lbs fish got her near the boat and shook the hook even though I had my rod in the water.

If you would learn how to handle your equipment better the day would have turned out much brighter.  I guided you to yet another good fish and you went and lost it.  I was prepared to take the trebble hooks in the hand to grab that one.  

It was the third cast btw.

 

[Fishin_Steeler]

If you would learn how to handle your equipment better the day would have turned out much brighter.  I guided you to yet another good fish and you went and lost it.  I was prepared to take the trebble hooks in the hand to grab that one.  

It was the third cast btw.  

Is it absolutely necessary to embarass the guy publicly with attitude and announcing his technique shortcomings to the entire forum?

I'm sure he got a good lesson in rod control by losing the fish in the first place, and by what was said to him in the boat after the fish swam off.  :

 

[KHoes203]

Fishin_steeler dont worry about it I was laughed about the whole thing it was a joke. Yeah I did some things wrong but o well. HAHAH well TexMax if you would quit being cheap and get a dang net for your new boat you would not have had to take the trebble hooks in your hands. ;D

 

[TexMax]

If you would learn how to handle your equipment better the day would have turned out much brighter.  I guided you to yet another good fish and you went and lost it.  I was prepared to take the trebble hooks in the hand to grab that one.  

It was the third cast btw.  

Is it absolutely necessary to embarass the guy publicly with attitude and announcing his technique shortcomings to the entire forum?

I'm sure he got a good lesson in rod control by losing the fish in the first place, and by what was said to him in the boat after the fish swam off.  :

I truly hope you are not being serious.  Kevin and I have a very open relationship.  Public humiliation and ribbings are regular occurrences both on and off the water.  Until you know him or I a little better please refrain from judging the intent of my comments (to a very close friend) on a public Internet forum.  Anyone who fishes the Wednesday nighters would probably tell you that the both of us are pretty easy going and any 'embarrassment' or 'attitude' sent our way would be brushed off fairly quickly.  

Between the two of us we have caught many fish bigger than the one lost that day and it wasn't a tournament situation so it wasn't that big of a deal.  Contrary to my comments above he actually isn't too bad of a stick.  Besides, it's all for fun right?  

So to answer your question.  No.  It was not absolutely necessary.  I was going for a good laugh (on both our parts) and personal entertainment more than anything else.  But apparently it did not come off that way.  So, : back at ya

 

[Fishin_Steeler]

Sorry to both of y'all, I had no way of knowing you were tight buds. I have a partner as well and our main activity together, other than fishing, is giving each other good-natured grief... much like the two posts above.

So you have my apologies, and tight lines to both of you.

 

[fishndude]

We got a net today by the way

 

[TexMax]

Sorry to both of y'all, I had no way of knowing you were tight buds. I have a partner as well and our main activity together, other than fishing, is giving each other good-natured grief... much like the two posts above.

So you have my apologies, and tight lines to both of you.

No worries.  What are friends good for right?