Big Tavern Creek

[creek wader]

Had some free time 06/25 at Jeff. City. So, I thought I'd try a new spot. It was very hot mid 90's and high humidity. Drove down to one of the middle sections. I've fished both up and down stream, but never there. Started wading at a low water crossing and caught quite a few Sunnies there. Down stream looked better so, I headed that way. The water was up a little but, fairly clear. It was cool and very refreshing. Caught the first of about 25 smallies right off. I was using the usual senko's. Most fish ran small, between 8 and 12 in. Went to a twister tail and started catching goggleye. Nothing big but they all hit like freight trains. I caught very few smallies in the usual spots (below riffles). After awhile I found that most were holding tight to the cover. Probably because of the hot mid-day sun. After losing several lures in the brush, I went back to senkos and started pounding the logs and brush. Also, caught a few largemouth. All together caught about 60 fish total, in six different species. I also, sat my butt down in the stream several times to cool off.

For such a hot day, it felt good to get out and fish a different section.

[Buzz]

Sounds like you had a great day. Saturday was so hot down here I wish I had gone to the water instead of the fireworks party that I had to go to. How do you rig your senko's? Texas rig? Jig? Just wondering, since I've never tried them before.

Buzz

[creek wader]

I say Senko, but, I'm cheap. I've been using a lot of 3" Yum Dingers or Bass Pro's Stiko in 4 1/4" . Since the fish are on the small side. But, they'll still go after the 5" Senkos. But, with Yum Dingers and Stiko's, you get more per pack. ... I fish em different ways. Usually weightless, like a texas rig without the weight. Sometimes I add a small split shot up the line 6" to 12". Lately, I've been using a jig head more, so I can alternate between a twister tail and senko or dinger. But, the most productive is weightless. If you cast it to a likely spot, let it sit till you can't stand it any longer. Then wait another minute. It'll drive you nuts, but it'll drive the fish nuts, also. Try them. I think you'll be happy with them.

5" Stiko, candy corn .......................3" Yum Dinger green pumpkin, chartruese

[Chief Grey Bear]

Nice pics there wader! Nice fish too!

Glad to see you checking out some new water. Like you said, there is nothing like it. It is christmas around every corner.

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