Fishing4Fun

I made a whoops. It's the Clay Henshaw Access. Where I derived Crenshaw, I have no idea. Sorry folks.

That's the main fishing area at the dam.

Thanks guys, appreciate it. Wish it had been light out, I'm sure the colors would have been great in the sun!

Had a few hours and decided to fish a little this evening. I didn't want to drive very far, so I chose to go to the closest access to my home. Fished the Crenshaw Access using various jigs, grubs, spinners, and cranks. Finally, when I was really considering packing it up, I caught a baby bass. I figured, I'd try one last thing before calling it a night, and put a plastic worm on a jig head. On the drop, the strike seemed magnificent, but probably because I was not expecting what I got. After a few leaps out of the water and decent fight, I was able to land my biggest fish out of this area......ever. I've attached a photo below. Because I believe this site is great, and the forums are informative, I'll share what I did. Black, Lucky Strike 4" plastic worm, on a 1/16 ounce jig head. I was using 6# test, my BPS Graphite Series Rod, and Shimano spinning reel. Handle on the rod is 12" to give you something to size it up against. Here's a photo, and yes, this fish lives to fight another day! Good luck!

The decals look great! I'll be sure to pick one up next week. I plan on checking out your store in person.

I have caught all of about 10 fish out of that lake in the last few years. Last week I snagged a nice 2 lb. largemouth though that was quite a surprise. I guess it proves there are fish in Fellows, however, they are usually tough to find. If you have a boat and can fish the south side of the lake, you're in business I'm sure.

If you fish at night on the lake, either side of the dam will produce some nice crappie. Usually small jigs will bring them in. Just be sure you have enough light on the tailwaters side as I've had some encounters with otters and snakes around there.

Let me know if/where you find any walleye. I'm interested in catching a few myself.

I caught about 7 last Friday night down around the old bridge. Mix of bass and crappie on grubs.

I have fished at Lake Springfield, Fellows, and the Finley River this week. Had a decent bite about everywhere. I didn't even have to work for it very much, just fished the fishing docks where available.

I've tried the Berkeley Lightning Rod, Ugly GX2, Trophy Series by BPS, and finally settled on the Graphite series by BPS. $29.99 right now on sale. I got a 1 piece, medium, fast/action. I got a 5'6 rod as I'm that tall and typically bank fish/backpack. I will be perfect in a canoe as well. I haven't noticed any less casting distance from a 6' and honestly it does feel more accurate. The rod is sensitive as can be, but tough. I've caught a 4" bluegill and 15" bass with it and it's done a great job on both. That's my 2 cents, hope it helps.

I was fishing from the bank, I have not yet purchased a boat, but I'm considering a kayak since I mostly fish alone. I didn't see what you were talking about, it was late afternoon by the time I got there. Fished from about 4-6.

I fished a little today around the park area. Caught the one seen in my profile photo currently. Only real hit of the day, but it was a decent catch. I was testing out a new rod and have to say it held up nicely. Fish didn't seem all that active yet, however, that could be due to the rocks being thrown by kids all around and tons of others fishing as well. All in all it was a good day with my ladies and perfect weather as well.