Well, I took everything Mother Nature could throw at me this morning against my wife's and Stu's advice. It was 52 degrees and overcast when I launched, and by 11:00AM it was 41 degrees and blowing rain sideways across the channel. Not optimal fishing weather, but when you get a free day to fish, you fish. I managed a few spots just after launching and quickly landed a healthy striper soon after. Following that sleigh ride, I hooked into the blue cat which took me on another sleigh ride! Not sure how much it weighed, but the pics don't do him justice. Managed a few other beautiful spots and a NICE slab to round out the Lake Norman Slam. All fish were taken over 40'+ water on curly tailed grubs on darter heads.

Didn't see another boat on the entire lake today...I guess braving the elements has its advantages.


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