Social Distancing on Lanier

    I had been in the house for weeks, other than a rare trip to the grocery store. I needed to get out so I decided to pull the boat out and get it ready. I usually pull the boat out of the garage the day before if I can. This gives me plenty of time to get the T-Top on and gather my gear. This time I also changed the oil in the Yamaha.

    This trip was mostly for relaxation and to run the boat some. It had been in the garage way too long. That being said, I did stop on the dam and pick up a dozen Bluebacks! There were a couple of other people in the store but everyone kept their distance.

    Once I got my bait transferred into my bait tank I headed to East Bank to put in. Since I arrived late, the lot was quiet although there were a lot of trucks there.

    I ran over a school of about 6 fish right out from the ramp but I did not stop to set up there. In hindsight, I should have. I hardly marked any fish for the rest of the trip.  I trolled around for a while and had a few strong pull-downs that did not produce fish. I was trolling weighted leaders about 25-30 feet down.

    I had this little duck troll along with me for a good while but I could not get him to eat a herring. He left for a bit but came right back with his girlfriend. She would not eat either. I think they are used to people throwing them junk food, like bread and stuff. :(

    After fishing a bit I ran up to Lanier Island and watched some golf for a bit while also face timing my sister.  Once the call was over I packed up and headed for the ramp.

    I saw the ranger writing tickets and I remembered I had not hung my placard (pass)on the rearview! No ticket on the windshield so I think I dodged that bullet!

    Overall it was a very nice day even though I did not catch any fish. It was great to get out of the house!