Bass are boiling all over the lake, rip baits, flukes, and top waters (to name a few) all caught fish last week. Most fish are in the 11b. range, but there are a few bigger fish mixed in as well. There is still a little bit of a worm bite if you get tired of chasing the boils, with some fish holding as deep as 50'. There have been a few of the larger red ear showing up lately, with fish to 3 lbs. reported. It's been sight fishing for the shellcrackers, with red worms being the bait of choice. There has been a few of the big blue catfish cruising the shallows, but no reports of being caught as of yet. Palm size bluegill are still in the mix and have been coming out of the backs of coves, and areas where there is still aquatic vegetation on, or near the bank. Half of a night crawler has been the top choice for the 'gills.
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The worm bite that lasted forever has slowed, due to the fact that most bass are up on top chasing silversides all over the main lake. These fish have been a bit finicky, with one bait working one day, and not the next. Those who have been able find out what they want that day have had some excellent fishing on largies averaging 1.5 to 2lbs. Bluegill still coming in from the backs of coves on mealworms, and......
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WEEK ENDING: 10-9-17 WATER TEMPERATURE: 74 Bass fishing has been steady on bottom fishing techniques such as Texas rigs, jigs, and drop shotted plastics all over the lake. Panfishermen have been locating bluegill in the backs of coves in 20' to 30' of water. Wax worms, and red worms have been the most consistent offerings, although the larger fish have been taking mini jigs. Catfish reports have been hard to come by, as most anglers have been targeting largemouth......
