Quillback

The "Wonders of Wildlife" exhibit in Springfield is set to open this September, which will add to the destination value of the Springfield BPS. Memphis Pyramid also has the tourist destination draw going for it. I don't know how JM can afford all of that stuff, but he must be making a pile of dough off his operations.

Seems like I remember something like that being advertised years ago back about 1970. Put your bait in the container like you are saying.

Some really nice smallies!

Probably a pretty stinky fire. A mix of plastic and squid burning, ugh.

I really like the Yellow Magic Havana, it's a walk-the-dog bait. Worked very well for me last year. It's still a good sized lure, but more subtle. I've heard Mr. Babler speak highly of the Yellow Magic popper, the small version is 1/4 oz. Yozuri wack-o's have worked well for me at times also, they discontinued them, but they pop up on Ebay. Small pencil popper that spits and has a bit of walk the dog to it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Yo-Zuri-WACK-O-Topwater-Fishing-Lures-3-8-ounce-3-5-8-in-Floating-GSSH-HGBL-/361958534470?hash=item544668ed46:g:BAIAAOSwuLZY5AEZ

I like the action, has a good waking/rolling movement, the tail spinner spins freely, and it has an internal rattle that you can hear as it is retrieved. It's a big, noisy wake bait, makes a Redfin look like a finesse bait. Something to throw if you want to go big and loud. It is heavy, 7/8 oz, so you can launch it out there. Kind of like the 130 size plopper as far as castability.

Having spent a few years chasing steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, I can tell you that steelhead fisherman are the most secretive types in the world of fishing. Not just about locations, but baits, techniques etc. If I was going to ask JoeD or anyone about where they were, I'd do it in a PM, and if he didn't want to reveal the location, I'd understand.

Thanks for the replies!

What brand/size do you use for the 2.8 Keitech? I am not getting many bites on the 3.8, and the heads I have for those are too big.

Weather channel is calling for "occasional" light rain with a brisk north wind. The kind of weather Champ & Donna love. Might be a good walleye bite, LOL. We're still on, unless they change to forecast to snow and ice.

Bruins lost 2nd OT game in a row. Ugh.

Jackall Chan Wake.

I was all fired up this morning on my way to the lake, so many good reports lately. Well, it was a tough day for catching bass for me. Just could not find anything consistent as far as location or baits. Caught about 20 bass, with only two being keepers. Lost one at the trolling motor that looked to be about a 4 lb. largemouth. Caught a couple of top water fish, couple on the c-rig, some shaky head fish, Keitech, and a few ned fish. Most of them were in the coves close to the bank. Didn't do any good on main lake stuff. Caught a 4 lb. flathead that ate a ned. Had a big crappie come off at the boat that ate a 3.8 Keitech. Water temps were 66-68. Color is still murky green.

Haven't really paid much attention to hockey since the early 70's when I lived near Boston. This year I watched maybe a half-dozen Bruins games. Watched them blow a 3-1 lead and lose to Ottowa 4-3. They play tonight in Boston, I'll be watching. So much better to watch hockey on a big screen HD than it was back in 1970 on a small TV with reception via antenna.

Good to hear ya'll got into them! Smallmouth on the Ned, lots of fun.

Put two tomato plants out a week ago, but I am a bit south of ya'll.

My feathers are now ruffled. Congrats on the great fishing!

And a Royals fan to boot, welcome!

I am getting the top water itch. Bass need to get this spawning business over and get back to eating. Thanks for the report!

Great day I would say! Watch out for that duck fellas, Champ is training him to guard his secret spots.

Sometimes when the male bass are on the beds they'll just pick it up and move it away, gets hard to hook them when they do that.

That shad deal makes sense, I have caught fish that were busting shad, throwing a ned at them. Probably worth a shot to throw a shad colored ned at them with a light head at top water fish. Of course hard to not throw conventional top water at them and get the explosions, but having a ned as a follow up, or for the times when the bass are in between feeding session might work well.

Welcome to the site, and we will see you there!

I was stationed near Frederick MD back in 1981. Used to fish the Potomac near Harpers Ferry. Really good wade fishing for smallies in that area, just be careful as the rocks are slippery in the river. The river is very wide but shallow in that area. There was lots of access, the old B&O canal runs along the river there providing access to the river. of course this was 35 + years ago so things may have changed. If you're into history, all kinds of stuff to see in that area, Harpers Ferry, Antietam battlefield, and if I remember correctly, the house where John Brown and his associates spent the night before their Harpers Ferry raid is still there.

Never have seen one.