Unexpected Catch While BFS Crappie Fishing The Delta

This trip takes place on December 9, 2023. The target species of the day is crappie, but when you are using small baits there is no telling what will bite. The bait used is a Zman Baby Goatz on a 1/16oz. jig head.

[@YourNextCast]

That is one prehistoric fish there. Name job with the baby goatz. I haven't had much success on that.

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Thank you! It was the first paddle fish I’ve ever had in my hand. They are an amazing creature for sure. I wish they were more plentiful and there was a way to target them. So far the Zman micro plastics have been productive. The baby ballerz is what I’m using now and getting positive results it. Those will be in the next one. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@Jacemang_Outdoors]

Good mix. Never know what youre goin to catch in there huh? Nice video brotha.

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Thank you! Yeah once you get up the river there is no telling. Seems like all of the species like the small micro lures.

[@basscatlildave]

You can catch anything out in the Delta.

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Very true, we have a wide variety of things swimming in the delta.

[@jarrodhudson9865]

Which lake were you fishing?

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Jugg Lake, Stockton AL

[@broxny]

Any alligators around

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

There wasn’t on this trip due to the colder weather, but normally you will see plenty of them.

[@club1nefishingoutdoors]

We have them here in missouri they are awseom to catch and they get huge

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

That’s awesome, is Missouri one of the states where you are allowed to keep them? I’ve always heard they were good tasting.

[@club1nefishingoutdoors]

@Eightmile_Drifter yes sir we get 45 days a year to fish for them season goes from mid March to April 30th

[@club1nefishingoutdoors]

@Eightmile_Drifter they have to be at least 34 inches from eye to fork in tail to keep

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

@@club1nefishingoutdoors that’s a short season, still I’m a little jealous y’all have so many. 34” without the bill would be a large fish. You would probably get some sizable fillets from a spoonbill that size.

[@club1nefishingoutdoors]

@Eightmile_Drifter it is but it makes it worth it every year we get a 2 fish limit and yeah you can get some good amounts I have some pics and videos on my KZbin channel if you wanna check em out! Biggest in my boat this pass season was 82 lbs