Sabine Lake is DIRTY...Big Lake is GOOD!

We fished Sabine yesterday and it was bad.  I cannot recall ever seeing it as dirty.  The Dredge Hole, Madam Johnson's, and Blacks were not much better.  We got blown out of the lake later in the morning, but it wouldn't have mattered.

We took a chance on a front arriving a little later than predicted and did well on Big Lake today.  We were looking for a big fish and got our shot just prior to exiting in a hurry.  I never carry a net when wading, but it would have paid off today.  The big trout had only the tail hook of a Top Dog hung on the outside of her jaw and we missed our one shot at grabbing her.

I have no idea how many trout we caught before we ever got around to wading.  We found two groups of gulls working over trout and reds.  We caught and released a bunch of fish with a shad colored swim bait and a morning glory Assassin.  The water clarity was pretty good, but this rain may mess it up a little.  I will know more after tomorrow's trip.