joeD Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Fellas- I'm in a tournament this Saturday with my friend at Lake Sherwood, right at the Franklin/Gasconade county line. I'm a smallie stream fisherman, in general, though I do fish for largies every so often on lakes. I'm a decent fisherman and have ideas what to throw, but, I'd still like some opinions from others on the forum if they've fished this lake before, at this time of year. The water temp is 52 I believe, but will probably go down with this storm front coming. I'll have rigged: white fluke, pointer or some jerkbait, wiggle wart, and a chomper or french fry worm. It's a friendly tourney, but I'd still like to do well. Thanks in advance.
Members Sherwood Flycaster Posted March 27, 2009 Members Posted March 27, 2009 You're on the right track. Might add jig/chunk to what you've listed. 3/16 to 1/4 oz. Stackin up to be one helluva day for a tourney, eh? Havent done one there myself. No live well. Oh well! I'll be out picking up trash on the river(s). Confluence Trash Bash is tomorrow! Brrr.. ( http://www.confluencegreenway.org/m-events.php ) Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn. ~Chuck Clark
ozark trout fisher Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 You're on the right track. Might add jig/chunk to what you've listed. 3/16 to 1/4 oz. Stackin up to be one helluva day for a tourney, eh? Havent done one there myself. No live well. Oh well! I'll be out picking up trash on the river(s). Confluence Trash Bash is tomorrow! Brrr.. ( http://www.confluencegreenway.org/m-events.php ) Bring Berkely Power Worms, and Bomber Crankbaits. If the tournament allows it, use nightcrawlers. They're a great bass bait here in Sherwood. I live out here, and it is a good bass lake. You should have fun.
Members Sherwood Flycaster Posted March 28, 2009 Members Posted March 28, 2009 "If the tournament allows it, use nightcrawlers." That would be a big fat juicy NO.... Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn. ~Chuck Clark
patfish Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Here's my .02, change your fluke color from white to green with red or black flake, and you may want to consider a belly weighed hook.
ozark trout fisher Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 "If the tournament allows it, use nightcrawlers." That would be a big fat juicy NO.... That's a bummer you can't use them, because I just released a very nice bass on one today down at the marina. But I would use Berkely Powerworms, Red/Black 7" Texas Rigged, a Bomber Crankbait, or a mini strike king spinnerbait, and strike king bitsy jigs. I have had a lot of luck with those this time of year in Sherwood, but something else might work better.
patfish Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 JoeD, was wondering how the tourney went? Saturday sure was YUCK.
joeD Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 The tourney went all right! The day sucked from the door on in. A few dinks, that was it. We threw everything. It was brutal most of the day. Windy, rainy, and cold. My friend has a house out there, so we were able to get inside for lunch and warm up. If not for the tourney, I wouldn't have been out there. Not worth it. The few boats we saw were also catching dinks. I think only a couple boats weighed in ( we quit 45 min early since we had zilcho and the Mizzou game was on). BUT, the winning boat weighed in 16 pounds ( 4 fish limit, 2 per person ). Biggest fish was 4 1/2. I guess they knew what they were doing, because we sure didn't. All those boats with nothing and one with 16 pounds. I guess I need to improve my lake fishing skills. In actuality, it was fun. A quick getaway, fishing, drinking, cigar smoking, basketball, BBQ, hot tub. Not too bad.
ozark trout fisher Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 The tourney went all right! The day sucked from the door on in. A few dinks, that was it. We threw everything. It was brutal most of the day. Windy, rainy, and cold. My friend has a house out there, so we were able to get inside for lunch and warm up. If not for the tourney, I wouldn't have been out there. Not worth it. The few boats we saw were also catching dinks. I think only a couple boats weighed in ( we quit 45 min early since we had zilcho and the Mizzou game was on). BUT, the winning boat weighed in 16 pounds ( 4 fish limit, 2 per person ). Biggest fish was 4 1/2. I guess they knew what they were doing, because we sure didn't. All those boats with nothing and one with 16 pounds. I guess I need to improve my lake fishing skills. In actuality, it was fun. A quick getaway, fishing, drinking, cigar smoking, basketball, BBQ, hot tub. Not too bad. I fished Sherwood Saturday too, although not in the tournament, just for fun. I dock fished at the marina for an hour or so, and landed one nice bass and 10 nice bluegill/redear, all on nightcrawlers. I know some don't think that's very sporting, but that's all I can get them on in this weather. Caught two nice largemouth and an 8" bluegill on Sunday, the fishing was better with nicer weather.
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