[StinkyFingers]

On Saturday 9/20/08 a buddy and I went down the Colorado river for a second time. We went in at the 183 bridge and got out under the 130 Toll road. The trip is about 10 miles and takes from 5-8 hours.
I caught about 5 LMB all about 1 pound using a 3 inch Wildeye Swim Shad from Storm Lures. I picked up a pack of 6 for about $3.50 at Academy. The first three baits I lost on submerged logs. The other three helped me catch all my fish in 4 - 15 feet of open water. I saw plenty of fish following my bait even a 4 foot Gar.

My buddy was catching them using small rooster tails and large white grubs. He caught more fish. But I think I got the biggest. I'll add a pic of my biggest bass when he sends it to me, but until then.

 

[hank0604]

Sounds like a blast! I've actually thought about doing that. Anyone know where I can rent a canoe or yak for a day and do that?

 

[ChitownLonghorn]

Be careful going down to that spot. I went down there one time and there was a bunch of meth heads down there doing drugs and just being creepy. I would bring a piece if I went again or advise anyone who is to do so.

 

[wildbill]

Eh I've been down there plenty of times. There are always sketchy people about, but nothing's ever happened. We always put in and float downstream a bit and then paddle back up. It's much scarier at night, but, like I said, nothing's ever happened. We've probably put in there about 50 times.

 

[StinkyFingers]

I agree about creepy people being down there. The first time going down we saw some real ******* meth addict looking guys fishing around the water treatment plant near FM 973. I couldn't understand why they were fishing in that smelly ass water. Who knows.

It is a fun trip but I recommend going in the morning so that you have time to get back to your car with daylight.