With all the fire smoke covering the area, I thought it might be a great time to try some late evening fishing at Martha Lake (AM). I have been fishing this lake primarily in the morning with limited success. I just started fishing with my new kayak since this May and this was my third trip to Martha Lake (AM).

I fished from about 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm. I utilized my recently new baitcaster reel and rod set-up for lily pad fishing - braided 30-lb test. Rigged a Yum Christie Critter, watermelon green pumpkin, creature bait with a Texas Rig and 1/4 -oz bullet weight with a bobber stopper. Cast on lily pads and under dock structures. Let the lure sink and raise and drag. About 40 minutes into fishing I flipped the lure under a dock structure on the southwest side of the lake. I cast right next to one of the pilings and felt a good tug. Set the hook and starting reeling!This is my personal best at this lake with only my third visit. Weighted 1lb-3oz and just over 13-inches. Fished for about another hour without any other bites except for smaller fish biting on the creature bait.

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