Great Smallmouth Fishing

[Bill Babler]

Buster says it has to be 80Plus on the Surface for the big Jaw's to start.I got 83 degree on mine. "Ed Caught this great 20 inch Jaw at 5 AM on a Jig." Remember his 25 pound day last year up the James? Ed is a great fisherman and is completely gog/gog over big bass.

Thursday thru Sunday, the Jig bite for me has really turned on. I have had the drop shot out a couple of times, but put it up if any wind is blowing. Great Smallmouth Fishing is at hand. "22 inch Jaw with a huge Gizzards tail and a Blue Gill tail sticking out of its craw. Fooled it on a Football Jig.

My fish are coming in the 16 to 32 ft. range on the major main lake points fishing a special jig. I am using a 3/8th. oz jewell Football Jig, with a live rubber Chomper Spider skirt.

Trailing it with any type of Slimmer. I perfer the Yum and the Yamamoto. Also the Chomper's is great, it is way more durable, but the others may get you a bite or two extra, but you will go thru twice as many.

I am throwing this on a Cara T7 Finness Jig, with 12 pound Seugar

The last few days we have put close to 18 pounds a day on 5 fish into the boat. Believe that would have won or been in the running on any of the derby's. I have been very fortunate to have trips with some very, very good sticks, and I even got to fish some. Been a real pleasure and I have just loved watching my guys catch big Jaw's, and catchin a few on my own. When these boys and girls are bitin, you can sit on that drop shot.

Good Luck out there. Fish early and let the Big Boats have it Later.

[motoman]

Awesome report Bill. And great pix! Not just of fish, but exact tackle! You won't find THAT on any other message boards. Keep up the good work, and keep those reports coming. They're a thrill to read for those of us who can't get on the water very often.

[denjac]

I hads a great day today with the smallies. Biggest was only 3 pounds but had at least 20 keepers and lost count on how many total. Had 4 0r 5 early on the fin then it was all jig. I was using a 5/16 football with a Yum twin tail grub. Fish came from 12 -14 ft and later 18 -25. Wind was my friend.

[Bill Babler]

Super Report Denny.

Sounds like you had one of those "Good Ole Goddins." I am back out of the Lodge on Thursday. Going to launch at Old 86 At 4:45, in the AM.

Since we pretty much think alike, if there is any place that you are thinking about fishing, "Please, Don't, cause I may want to fish it."

Stay in bed with your beautiful wife and sleep in. I know you are getting up in years and really, probably need a little rest.

I have heard there is a very good drop shot bite up the Kings River. I will send you a couple of buck for gas, and you can check it out for me. I just don't have time to get there the way these Jaw's are a bittin.

Your Buddy Bill

PS Where was it again you caught all those Jaw's?

That goes for you too Champ188.

[gabe]

Atta Boy Bill! I knew they couldn't keep you down long.

[Bill Babler]

Atta Boy Bill! I knew they couldn't keep you down long.

Your report to me really got me inspired. You had a great day, and if it were not for your intel, I would have just went after those drop shot fish. I just Bulled up and Hunkered down, and said I'm going to do it.

It is really a catch 22 when you are guiding. You want what is best for your clients, weather it is catching 40 short fish on a drop shot or catching 10 to 15 real quality fish on a jig. I got lucky this past couple of days, and had the right kind of fishermen. Guys like you.

Check out my website for some super pic's of great fish.

Gabe, again Thanks and glad you were all over them.

[Jason Essary]

Bill, wondering what area is the bite in. No specifics, you already gave more than enough with the pics of the baits. White James Kimberling? If its privaleged info, no big deal. Thanks

[Quillback]

Thanks for the report Bill. Nice to see some quality jaws being caught!

[denjac]

Awesome report Bill. And great pix! Not just of fish, but exact tackle! You won't find THAT on any other message boards. Keep up the good work, and keep those reports coming. They're a thrill to read for those of us who can't get on the water very often.

Yes , thanks Bill. I know now where I can get some more watermelon seed grubs ! Think I have only 1 left and cant find em around Branson west. Guess I will have to go to the landing and get some, or sweet talk Becky into getting into your stash ! Looks like I am going to get wet this am.

[Bill Babler]

I think if you take really good care of that trailer, it should last you the rest of the week. Get some Super Glue and some duct tape and I believe you can keep it patched up.

Mark has a load of them over at Table Rock Tackle and Marine. If I see ya on the water, I also have a plenty.

Got to say however, they are pretty pricy out on the Lake.

Headed for Taney and the Trout Explosion. It is the best I have seen, great fishing everyone.