Champ188

A lot of those better SM usually spawn deeper where they are really hard/impossible to see, especially during low-water years.

None for me in 13 years.

I'd call that the clubhouse leader for 2014 pic of the year. Love it, QB.

I'm going to politely disagree on one point with dtrs5kprs. I use both a snap and a split ring (both light wire) on my Fins. The freedom of movement it provides is far greater than any detriment. Just make sure you use only a snap (not a snap swivel) and that it is on the small side.

I hate my job, I hate my job, I hate my job ...

Pretty fish. Good job.

I'm sure many will disagree but I just see no need for it, particularly when fishing is a family sport that greatly needs youth involvement.

Same here on leaving it intact. Personal opinion: Guy that owns Reaction Innovations is a porn-minded pig. Not a big fan of the names he gives some of his lures and colors.

If nothing else, I'm well rounded.

I think we should all come together with every Fin we own -- good and bad -- and have a Fin Fire. Toss them all in a big pile, pour gas on them and light em up. A Spook, Sammy, Pop-R, Yellow Magic or Chug Bug is all anyone needs in terms of topwaters on Table Rock. Stupid Fins are costing us waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time and money. I'm gonna go home and gather my fuel for the Fin Fire tonight. No holding back. Every one I own. Gone. Never to be waked through a cedar top again. Promise. Really. I do.

Nothing better than landing fish for a special partner.

Just a special day from one end of the lake to the other. Glad you got in on it. Wish I had.

Fins, failed to mention that the fish are pretty much roaming everywhere but one key both on the points and in pockets is to locate boulder rocks. Anywhere there is big rock, there are bass. Those throwing Redfins or spinnerbaits will want to make multiple casts to these boulders, preferably from several angles. Wherever two big rocks are laying near to each other, pay particular attention to the crevice between them. In the clear waters of the lower end of the lake, these big rocks provide lots of shade and cover from which the fish will ambush their prey. On the contrary, I've hardly had a bite lately on any kind of wood. Gravel and big rocks are the ticket now.

Fished noon-7 p.m. one day last week and then about 8 hours Saturday during the fog-delayed Everett derby. Both days were spent in the ultra-clear waters from Little Clifty to the dam. As others have reported, bass are scattered from 20 feet (or more) literally to the banks. Lots of largemouths bedding in the backs of the pockets. Also some spots on beds in the pockets but haven't seen many smallmouths on beds. Definitely are fish of all three species in all three phases of the spawn. The approaching full moon should see the biggest wave of spawners yet. Anywhere there's a gravel bottom is probably holding fish. Points are particularly productive, both main-lake and secondary ones. Topwaters are dandy early and late or anytime there's overcast. If the wind blows, pull out the 1/4-ounce War Eagle spinnerbait, get yourself on the windiest gravel points/banks you can find and have fun. Smoke grub, shaky head (any variety of green pumpkin or watermelon finesse worm) and War Eagle 1/2-ounce football jig (PBJ or brown-purple with a Yamamoto double-tail trailer fished 5-25 feet deep will get you bit. Flukes and jerk baits are also producing some fish. Have fun and be safe out there.

This Beaver Lake channel of the forum is pretty much all about trolling, John.

Good job, Nitro. I, too, am in the camp of wanting my guest to catch most of the fish. I've caught my share over the years.

I've said many times that anyone whose only enjoyment in fishing comes reeling in a fish darn well better find another activity, because there are going to be far more hours spent trying to locate and figure out how to catch fish than actually reeling them in. Beaver isn't an awful bass lake, but as stated above, it's not Table Rock or Grand. For the most part, I prefer doing my fishing elsewhere because my personal belief is there are not as many fish per acre in Beaver. But there are times when I will fish it, particularly if there is a tournament to fish or prepare for. I do enjoy a good challenge, and Beaver certainly presents one more days than not. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the lake. But I'd also invite you to range a bit farther and try some of the others.

I have friends like that!

1. Zoom finesse worm in green pumpkin 2. Zoom trick worm in watermelon candy 3. 10-inch Culprit ribbontail worm in plum 4. Yamamoto hula grub in green pumpkin 5. ZinkerZ in green pumpkin

Only thing with braid is you absolutely must use a soft rod or you will rip the hooks loose either on the hookset or during the fight. Cabela's Prodigy ($100) in 7-0 medium/fast (smaller topwaters) or 7-0 medium heavy/fast (bigger baits like Fins and Super Spooks) gets the job done very well. Duckett MicroMagic in those same specifications also work well.

+1

P-Line mono in 17-pound test.

Been having the same issue, Jason. I've had several 50-plus fish days targeting the non-spawners and can catch 12-13 pounds pretty easily but topping 15 lbs is darn near impossible for me.

Good job, magicwormman. Nice one.

Oh, well. It was veiled.