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Sorry Podum, I just noticed you had asked where we were on the whites. We were fishing current breaks from a boat. 1/8 oz white jigs for the most part but I don't think the color makes that much difference. Just my goto bait.

My buddy and I caught what I would guess 200 or better Thursday. When I went to work Friday, I had landed so many whites I did'nt have a fingerprint left to log into the computer with. All on white jigs 1/8 oz heads. T

Hey Stacy, this Is Jeff Phillips We used to lifeguard together back in the day. I live in Peculiar now, but still fish the old stomping grounds a lot. Still run with Kim Hutson and fish all over. Call me some time.

If they are running water try the weir on the face of the dam. They are usually found on the lake side as it comes up from 35 to 18 feet. use your electronics to find the fish and throw a 1/4 oz jig. Lots of fishermen just drop to the bottom bring it up about a foot. Don't be afraid of the crowd, that indicates the bite is on.....if they are generating. Check swpa.gov website foe generation schedule.

What size on the whites. We were down last Wednesday and caught them non stop but no quality.We were in the boat. any size up at the dam?

Wayne, You just gave a great piece of advice everyone who fishes a spinning rod should listen to. I might add to give the line a slight tug as you do. I have done this for the last 4 to 5 years and I never get those nasty little loops any more.

It seems to be hit or miss. Some times it looks like it is going to really take off. then the next time nothing but a few whites and crappie. Was down Wed nite and nothing. I did have a nice hybrid but just one. Going to try early am Friday.

We are thinking about pulling the boat down Wednesday or Thursday. Do we burn the gas down to Osceola or just go to Warsaw and fish the tailrace? We have been chasing crappie at Melvern but with a 25 mph wind....... well, you know.

It just get"s better. I have my first grandson comming in April, Won't be buying a snoopy pole or any other kid rig. I will never forget the day I gave that 202 a toss into the lake because it was a piece of junk. For a little more get a diawa or johnson with the large opening for the line and a decent drag. Save some money on the pole if you must but don't start a new fisherman on a rig you can't make work yourself. Personally, I can't wait for my grandson to arrive. Do you think it's too soon to go ahead an get him a pole now?

Before I burn a day off and the gas, just wondering if anyone has put in at 82 access. It can be very good or very bad. Crappie are fine but we usually are chasing whites. Thanks

I guess if you cut the tail off with a pair of scissors at the right angle you would end up with the same presentation. Where do you suggest buying raw material?

I am interested in making my own soft plastic baits for crappie and white bass. I have seen them being made at some of the tackle shops around Warsaw but can't seem to find molds and supplies. Does anyone have any hints? I am especially interested in the 2 inch size tubes and slab hunter style baits.

Shaker, Just wondering if you have been up on the Sac this fall? Jigfisherx

I used to fish a lot at nite. At the using a blacklite fluoro line and a similar rig. Bats would fly into the line and was easy to see the point where the hit the line. That would give a strike like you are discribing.