cheesemaster

I was going to say the same thing. Some people don’t know the difference between a spot and a LM. On the bright side - I might be able to catch a keeper sized fish now!! lol.

There were a few floating shad up the James near Cape Fair last weekend - not many though.

I can tell you that shaking a minnow on a 3/8 demiki head is catching a lot of fish for me and my buddy in the James. Main lake points in 20’ also finding them in standing timber in arms at the same depth. Lots of numbers with lots of line burners. I have started to catch a little better fish on a blade bait when you find them pinned to the bottom on roll off points. If you find large balls of Shad - there will be bass underneath them that are catchable - 1/2 oz jig head is better because those fish are deeper, closer to 30’ over 80’ of water in the guts of the arms. If you beat the banks - a jerk bait has been good for me on 45 degree banks or bluff walls. My buddy is hitting the same banks with an A rig and has been catching them on it. Hope that helps. Good luck to her!!

Thanks - that makes sense.

Are redear also called shell crackers?

I am anxious to hear about your buzzer bite. I have thrown it in the James for a few weeks without much success. A few here and there at first light but nothing like I was expecting. thanks for the report - always very good.

Well done!! Thanks for the report!!

That flutter spoon is something that I need to try. Looks fun and very effective.

Nice work!! I appreciate the report.

Can’t fix stupid. Glad you or anyone else was not hurt!!

Yep - days like that happen to the best of them. At least you got out and had some fun. Better days ahead. Thanks for the report.

Thanks Quillback!! 18 is a good day for sure - 70 a day is a pipe dream for me!! I appreciate the report.

Well done Quillback - I always appreciate your reports!!!

Them are some fish catchers right there that are not on many peoples radar.

Nicely done boy!! Thanks for the report!!