Fishing The Rock

[haleconst]

I have a small club tourney the fist weekend in May, and was hoping to get some tips on whrere to start looking. We are taking out of Big M. Will it be spawn, post spawn, ect.... and what baits to start with? I will be greatful for any tips.

Thank You

David Hale

haleconst@sbcglobal.net

[focused fishing]

David,

The fish should be in a post spawn by the first w/e in May (with this weather who knows for sure). Look for most of the fish to be realting to points and drops near spawning areas, split shot rigs, spider jigs and shaky heads would be the top three presentations. Also, have a top water handy first thing in the morning, spook or red fin, watch for shad being busted and work the either lure in and around the bait. Red fin is a great big fish post spawn bait on Table Rock, should be prime time.

Hope this helps,

EP

[Don House]

Eric is right on! But also don't forget to try swimming some grubs and tubes for those smallies on the main lake pea gravel points that time frame is right about when they start to move on up!

Good Fishing

Capt. Don

[conman]

Eric is right on! But also don't forget to try swimming some grubs and tubes for those smallies on the main lake pea gravel points that time frame is right about when they start to move on up!

Good Fishing

Capt. Don

Don,

What is your typical grub setup? Type of bait? Texas Rig? Line?

Thanks

[Don House]

coman, pretty simple I use a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce dart grub head with 4" Zoom fat Albert single tail grub in green pumpkin.. Slow roll it allowing it to bounce off the bottom that is a must. Feel for the bait to load up on the rod. sometimes it feels like a rock until it starts to swim away..

Good Fishing

Capt. Don