Greers 9/05/08

[Cody Smith]

Sorry for the lack of reports guys an gals, I took a really bad fall in one of my deer stands a few weeks back. That has been something to work through, all is well now and I'm back on the water. On with the report...........

I hit the water yesterday in all the leftover rain from Gustav and fishing was really pretty good, all things considered. The water has come up over 5.5 feet in the last 48 hours from our recent rains that topped over 8 inches with another 2 day period. The reservoir is still relatively clear and present water levels are 466.9 feet above msl. Surface Water temperatures are ranging from 72 degrees in the backs of creeks to 81 degrees in a couple of hot spots. These are really cool ranges for this time of year, typically we would still be around 85 degrees. My main concentration was on the smallies. I boated 18 fish in less than 3.5 hours of fishing, 4 of which where really chunky nice fish of 15"'s or better. Several nits and there where also some spots that got mixed into the bunch. By far the most active fish are still on Points and ledges in the 12 - 18 foot range. I did boat a few fish up the creeks and around bush's but the largest and most active fish where definately on the drops. Jig and Chunk combo's, Swarming Hornets and Jigging Spoons produced, however the best lure for yesterday was the ole shakey head with a 7" finesse worm in watermelon. With the water temperature's still on a pretty good falling trend the Hybrids and Whites will be cranking into full gear before to long, I can hardly wait. Some can be finessed into biting now early and late, however before to long we should see good long periods of consistant fishing. I'll be back on the water soon and will report my findings. Good Luck and Be Safe out there!