Nice Jig Bite

[Bill Babler]

Hit a couple of transition banks in the Bull Creek area today, having heard of some very nice trout being caught down there. Did not disapoint. In about an hour and a half, after my morning guide trip on the upper end, I had about 15 very nice trout, up to 2 pounds with no dinks, whatsoever.

6 nice largemouth bass were also caught and realeased. Did keep 4 very nice 16 inch bows for a feed this evening, Yum fresh trout. These fish look like lake trout, very silver on the sides and a very dark green back with lots of spots on the back. They hit the stickbait and the 1/16 oz sculpin jig extremely hard. Also caught them on a jig and float, just seeing if I could. Lots of times a 1/2 dozen would follow the one I had hooked to the boat.

3 guys were trolling down that way today, and it looked like all were having a very good time. I saw everyone catching fish.

[freelancer 11]

Bill I have a few questions if you don't mind answering. How deep into Bull creek were you fishing and was there any hazards(humps,gravel bars or logs) to lookout for as you travel. I have never fished Bull in the 17 years going to Taney. Have seen some nice LM come out of Bull in a couple of the bass tourneys that Phil put on before the team tournament.

[Bill Babler]

Just fished the main channel, I didn't get up into the creek. Phil fished the area last even, thought he might post a short report. I fished main lake transition banks. Most of the time my boat was in the 20 to 30 ft. range and would fish the bluffends till the water started to flattten out.

[freelancer 11]

Thanks for the info. I have fished that area a few times with mixed results.