Quillback

Saw just a little in the point 23 area, but not enough to be a problem. I hate that stuff.

Thanks Bill for a great report and the great info you are providing. It makes me want to get back out there.

Ike went in the ditch, only one bass on the last day.

It was hard to tell what swim bait he was using. But I agree, looked like a run of the mill paddle tail.

I should have mentioned that you also have to attach a sign to it that reads: 'Secret Brushpile - Do not fish!'. That stops the guys at the gas stations and restaurants from throwing lures at your truck.

I have not fished Norwod in a couple of years. What size were you getting, 10-12 inches?

Sounds like a great trip, thanks for posting. I've always heard that there is great trout fishing in NZ, but from your description it sounds just so-so.

Excellent, glad to hear you got into them!

Off to a 4-0 start!

Well, I have nothing to add, you guys covered it all. Always fun to read a thread like this. With all of us out there, throwing all kinds of stuff, it makes me wonder how many times on average a bass gets caught and released during it's life on Table Rock?

I haven't been able to see much either, but today the live coverage starts and we should be able to see what they are slinging. Good to see McClelland move up, I'm with you on seeing him sack 30 lbs. and move into contention.

You bet! I wish it was an hour's drive away.

Thanks for the compliment, but I have had lots of help from some of the folks on this forum. Like you, I have learned a lot here.

Here's an example: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Do-it_Hitching_Post_25pk/descpage-DOITHPS.html

If a guy can't get excited about going fishing the next day, then it is time for a new pastime.

The numbers game was back on today. Mainly catching fish off points and a few rocky ledges. The fish were a little deeper today, most coming from 10-20 FOW. I caught 6 or 7 on a Menace Grub/Swing jig, and close to 40 on the 1/8 oz PBJ Ned. Don't know exactly how many keeper sized, but probably 12-15. Nothing over 3 lbs. Mostly spots, maybe 10 LM's and one smallie. Really paid to bounce points today, whether they were gravel, rock, or rock/timber. If they are there, usually you'll get one within the first 5 casts. And if you get one, there are more there. Keep fishing until the bites stop. Spent some time talking to Bo from Nutech a while back about Texas rigging. Took some of his advice and used it on some swing jig modifications. I clipped the EWG hooks off some of my swing jigs, added a split ring, and attached a 60 degree 3/0 Mustad jig hook. I add a hitchhiker to the hook eye, twist the Menace Grub onto the hitchhiker, then Texpose the hook point. When you get a bite, this prevents the fish from pulling the plastic down onto the hook bend and, at least today, gave me a much better hook up ratio than I was having using an EWG. Didn't catch a lot of Menace Grub fish today, but what bites I got, I converted to fish in the boat (still missed a couple, but it was better than I was doing earlier this week). Best bite was from 11 AM to 2 PM. Lots of boats out there today, I think tomorrow if you plan on fishing you'd better bring your own brush pile. Surface temps 57-59. water is murky but very fishable.

The numbers game was back on today. Mainly catching fish off points and a few rocky ledges. The fish were a little deeper today, most coming from 10-20 FOW. I caught 6 or 7 on a Menace Grub/Swing jig, and close to 40 on the 1/8 oz PBJ Ned. Don't know exactly how many keeper sized, but probably 12-15. Nothing over 3 lbs. Mostly spots, maybe 10 LM's and one smallie. Really paid to bounce points today, whether they were gravel, rock, or rock/timber. If they are there, usually you'll get one within the first 5 casts. And if you get one, there are more there. Keep fishing until the bites stop. Spent some time talking to Bo from Nutech a while back about Texas rigging. Took some of his advice and used it on some swing jig modifications. I clipped the EWG hooks off some of my swing jigs, added a split ring, and attached a 60 degree 3/0 Mustad jig hook. I add a hitchhiker to the hook eye, twist the Menace Grub onto the hitchhiker, then Texpose the hook point. When you get a bite, this prevents the fish from pulling the plastic down onto the hook bend and, at least today, gave me a much better hook up ratio than I was having using an EWG. Didn't catch a lot of Menace Grub fish today, but what bites I got, I converted to fish in the boat (still missed a couple, but it was better than I was doing earlier this week). Best bite was from 11 AM to 2 PM. Lots of boats out there today, I think tomorrow if you plan on fishing you'd better bring your own brush pile. Surface temps 57-59. water is murky but very fishable.

Ike had another big day today - 28 Lbs. But not a dominating lead.

Good to hear ya'll had fun. The wind is really something today, blow your hat off kind of day.

They all look good.

Our buddy Iaconelli is in the Basstrak lead with 27 and change. I thought that Guntersville might be a little overdone from all the pressure it has gotten the last few years, but looks like they are sacking them today.

Erhler already has 5 for 18 lbs. according to Basstrak.

I want one of those "adjustable" bodies.

Starts today. Looks like the live coverage will only be Saturday and Sunday. Probably a good thing for me as I have stuff to do today.

Not a good idea to dump them at the ramp for sure. I imagine that is at that gravel launch in PC? Vultures may get them, but it's not good to have vultures hanging around a place where you are parked, nothing worse than coming back to a vehicle covered with vulture crap.