Quillback

Fished 2 days in a row, should've just fished one day, based on the fishing today. Yesterday Muddy Water and I launched at 0630 into thick fog and cold temps. That kept us close to Big M, but the fishing was pretty good to start. Stayed foggy for about 2 hours and once the sun came out it got slower, but we could still pick up a bass or two. By the time we left around 1 PM, we caught around 30 bass, 4 or 5 keeper sized. Our best baits were a T-rigged Mizmo tube and the Ned rig. Muddy also got a couple on a crank bait, and I caught a couple on a finesse jig. For the most part, fish were on rocky banks with deep water close by. Today I fished by myself, launched at 0630, once more into the fog. Today the fog burned off fairly quickly leading to bright blue skies and no wind. Fishing was very tough for me, caught a half dozen short bass on the finesse jig and Ned. I could not figure anything out, and got off the water at noon. Water temps were 66-67.

OK, it is looking like 9 again on Friday and Saturday, with 5 or so on Thursday. I think that Johnsfolly might be down, so could total up to 10 on Friday and Saturday nights. You all could probably fit in Cedar Gables, and ask Miles to bring in a few cots as necessary.

I pretty sure it's just Terrierman and one other person. I had 5 the first night (Thursday) and 9 the following nights. Looks like their may be two more? If so, then there may be at least 11 staying on Friday and Saturday nights. It's up to you all to decide if you're OK with 11 in the lodge or you'd like to maybe rent out a smaller place in addition. Miles can bring in extra beds/cots to the lodge.

Yep Norm, you'll beat it I'm sure. Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery.

Thanks guys, I plan on being there for jigfest 4, leaner and meaner. Hope you all have some good fishing. Be sure and take some pics.

OK ya'll are set up in the Cedar Gable (place we stayed at last year). Cost is $285/night, which is a bit of a discount. Remember to bring cash or check to pay. If there aren't enough beds, they can bring in extra beds. Just ask.

That's funny, but I sure would not have liked that run in that cold. Just curious, what was the "secret"?

A vast right wing conspiracy.

AGFC's thinking on hogs mirrors MDC. Therefore, there is no hog hunting allowed on state wildlife management areas.

Very nice, maybe a sign that the fish are getting active?

Please, no more Wart type baits.

Probably not, a good hack looking for data would not take the site down.

40-3 for the winner. And congrats to board member Little Jasper for 8th in the co-angler category.

it's a silver and black Phoenix.

I saw your truck, thought that might have been you.

Something that walks and spits, and you can throw a country mile is an Evergreen Shower Blows.

Brought some crappie jigs with me, planned of fishing for crappie for most of the day. Well after an hour of not getting a bite on the crappie stuff, I switched over to bass fishing. Mainly threw the Ned, 1/16 oz head. Decent quantity bite, but not one keeper. Caught 20 bass, not one largemouth, and only 2 brown fish, the rest were spots. Most were up shallow on rocky banks with deep water nearby. Lots of tournament boats zipping around. Water temp was hovering around 70.

Nice fish! I'm thinking that with all the pressure during the mornings and early afternoon that the fish may be adapting and feeding in the evenings.

Leader has 15-3.

I hope a collector bought it, because that is the only thing that makes sense.

If I was in this thing, and head 3-5 days to practice from sun up to sun down, and didn't mind burning gas, I would definitely search for deep bass haunts for spooning and the drop shot. I think if you could find them and stay on top of them, you have a shot at a limit. There's some decent large mouth out there too.

Very nice. A good alternative to get away from the bass grind.

A few interviews with a couple of the guys fishing TR for the Costa event. One guy from CA and one from FL, interesting to hear their perspectives. Also an interview with a local guy. I like hearing people talk fishing on this lake, pros or not. I also figured out why they are coming from as far away as CA to fish this, regional winner will get an invitation to fish the FLW Cup. Click on the "Wrapping up practice at Table Rock" video on the homepage. https://www.flwfishing.com/

I'm thinking the same thing as Moguy, probably not noticeable to fish that little bit being left off. They look good!

Chapman has thrown a lot of pitches the last 2 games. Could come back to haunt them.