Super User geo g Posted May 21, 2017 Super User Posted May 21, 2017 Alligator Alley MM39 north side, 6:30-noon, Temp 87*, wind 10 east, water temp 84*, clarity stained, water at a season low, Went to the Alley with Dave (canesfan) to verify the Oscars have truly left the area. Dave and I were out there several months ago and your bait was under attack on every cast by these exotic fish. We are both amazed that these aggressive fish have left this section of the glades. We ran east all the way to the dead end in the canal, and fished back with the wind helping us stay off the trolling motor in stealth mode. Second cast I hooked into a nice chunk and the bite was on. We both caught fish all morning at a constant rate. About 10:00 the bite slowed. We fished the bridge and I caught a few under the bridge among the pilings. We moved into the south canal and noticed the water was very dirty, After ten minutes and no bites we moved again back to the north canal. The bite continued all the way to the ramps. There were loads of gators in the canal and one that stalked up for about a 1/4 mile, coming to within a foot of the stern of the boat. Dave's voice went up about 3 octaves when it got close enough to touch. This guy was very upset we were in HIS canal. It was a little unnerving. I would not want to be in a kayak or canoe. We finished the morning with over 50 bass caught between us, a handful of 2 pounders in the mix, and a monster mudfish. Not one exotic fish bite all morning. It was a fun day, with easy fishing, and lots of action. 2 Quote
Turf Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 Glad to hear it! Sounds like a great day. Definitely going to be thinking twice about running that stretch in my kayak. Just for the record. The big boy that was stalking you was well east of the bridge correct? I likely wouldn't get to far past that bridge anyway. What did yoy catch em on today mainly? Just curious. Thanks for the post once again. Thinking about heading out there this sat. Quote
Super User geo g Posted May 22, 2017 Author Super User Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Turf said: Glad to hear it! Sounds like a great day. Definitely going to be thinking twice about running that stretch in my kayak. Just for the record. The big boy that was stalking you was well east of the bridge correct? I likely wouldn't get to far past that bridge anyway. What did yoy catch em on today mainly? Just curious. Thanks for the post once again. Thinking about heading out there this sat. Yes it was well east of the bridge, but super aggressive. 1 Quote
Gotfishyfingers? Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Nice report! I agree about being in a kayak/canoe out there, not me.. I think last season I might of encountered the same gator in that area. Extremely territorial. I even moved down the canal a good 1/2 mile and it still continued to follow.. Crazy... 1 Quote
Super User geo g Posted May 22, 2017 Author Super User Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Gotfishyfingers? said: Nice report! I agree about being in a kayak/canoe out there, not me.. I think last season I might of encountered the same gator in that area. Extremely territorial. I even moved down the canal a good 1/2 mile and it still continued to follow.. Crazy... Yah that sounds like the same guy. He would race at us and then stop about two feet away from the boat. If we trolled away he would wait and then race at us again. I hope some fool has not been feeding him out there!!!!! Crazy Quote
Turf Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 6 hours ago, geo g said: I hope some fool has not been feeding him out there!!!!! Crazy Unfortunately that sounds like exactly what is happening here. Grrrr. Frustrating. In any case I very much appreciate the update. Will be staying clear of that stretch for sure. Appreciate it guys. Quote
Super User geo g Posted May 25, 2017 Author Super User Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 6:57 PM, Turf said: Glad to hear it! Sounds like a great day. Definitely going to be thinking twice about running that stretch in my kayak. Just for the record. The big boy that was stalking you was well east of the bridge correct? I likely wouldn't get to far past that bridge anyway. What did yoy catch em on today mainly? Just curious. Thanks for the post once again. Thinking about heading out there this sat. Turf, we caught the majority of them on W/R stick-o, W/R u-vibe, W/R flukes, and junebug and morning dawn stick-o's. Action was pretty constant until 10:00 AM. Quote
Turf Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks Geo, Going to be heading up to Lox this Saturday morning and trying my luck. Will be armed with the usual suspects are you noted. Good luck this weekend! 1 Quote
Super User geo g Posted May 27, 2017 Author Super User Posted May 27, 2017 The real mystery is: A month ago you could not cast a bait without getting hit by an Oscar that filled the canal. Some of the Oscars were the biggest I have ever seen. The last two trips to the Alley not a single Oscar caught on both trips. So where do a million Oscars go in a short period of time, without any cold water to make a massive kill????? The million dollar question!!!!!!! Any answers??????????? 1 Quote
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