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With temperatures expected in the 90s I headed to the lake for the afternoon. I was surprised only a few people were hanging around and playing in the water at the boat ramp, was even more surprised at how many of them voluntarily moved out of the way when I backed down the ramp. Typically its the "deer in the headlight look", until I inform them I am launching the boat. Maybe they even read the big signs that indicate, No swimming or Fishing around boat dock! Another boater wanting to load up was not so patient and was visibly upset.
Water temp was 62 on the surface air temp 80 and a great breeze.
Started trolling right out of the gate along the west side. Nothing.
Talked to the first boat I passed, nothing. They had been there all day, it was 3:00.
Second boat had 5 they caught 5 or 6 hours earlier.
Headed back to the south side, moved out to the middle of the lake and started the troll, against the wind to slow down.
5 min. first take down, 15 mins later 5 th take down.
Reeled in checked hook, tip had broken off at some point and I never noticed, damn!
Continued on and released maybe 10 8in stockers lost maybe another 5. Kept one 12incher for dinner.
I switched out 4 different bead spinners to find what they wanted during the course of the day.
Marked fish all over the lake, 15ft down to 60ft.
When it gets slow on this lake, move out to the middle. When the weather gets hot, you can still catch fish.
Make sure if it ain't working here or it stops working, switch it out.
Enjoy your 4th July weekend.
Water temp was 62 on the surface air temp 80 and a great breeze.
Started trolling right out of the gate along the west side. Nothing.
Talked to the first boat I passed, nothing. They had been there all day, it was 3:00.
Second boat had 5 they caught 5 or 6 hours earlier.
Headed back to the south side, moved out to the middle of the lake and started the troll, against the wind to slow down.
5 min. first take down, 15 mins later 5 th take down.
Reeled in checked hook, tip had broken off at some point and I never noticed, damn!
Continued on and released maybe 10 8in stockers lost maybe another 5. Kept one 12incher for dinner.
I switched out 4 different bead spinners to find what they wanted during the course of the day.
Marked fish all over the lake, 15ft down to 60ft.
When it gets slow on this lake, move out to the middle. When the weather gets hot, you can still catch fish.
Make sure if it ain't working here or it stops working, switch it out.
Enjoy your 4th July weekend.