Shallow Water Madness

I know I should probably post this in the kayak forum, but this one is much more active.

On Monday I explored some new area around IOP and it paid off. I ended up finding a mud flat that was 3 inches deep (I measured) and got into some crazy sight fishing action. There was close to 50 fish posted up on this flat, all above 30", with their backs sticking out of the water crashing bait…it was insane! Gulp Jerk shad in watermelon color on flutter hook did the trick. My camera died half way through he action so I had to resort to my phone which is filled with water and very blurry.

Creeks were very alive! bait everywhere

Connor Malark

Nice catch!

Nice trip Connor!


2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Thanks!

Connor Malark

Very nice. Wish i had a kayak to get up that shallow. Boat gets skinny but the skiff doesn’t get that skinny lol

Keep your lines tight and remember. Respect the fish and your fellow fisherman. Know the Code.

3 inches of water is crazy…nice catch

2008 War Eagle 15ft
1995 Johnson 25hp

Congrats! Had a very similar trip on flat over my way…big gals belly crawlin’ everywhere. Sleigh rides a plenty.
Tight lines~