Members Kevin Wagner Posted August 29, 2011 Members Share Posted August 29, 2011 I fished Saturday from 7 PM to about 2 AM from Point 5 to the Dam. Found a really good football jig bite before dark. In the first hour I caught 9 Bass in about 15' to 27' deep on the jig. They would be loaded up in certain spots around main lake points (ledges or brush). After dark, the bite slowed until about 11 PM, and then we started getting a pretty consistent bite on craws. I tried a big worm and spinnerbait also. Had a few bites on the worm, but nothing to brag about. Overall, I was surprised how good the bite was on a night with no moon. We caught around 30 bass, but only 4 of those were keepers, the biggest of which was 3 lbs. Wouldn't have won a tournament, but just glad to be back on the water after "another" week off! Somehow, I need to find a way to fish more! Good fishing everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterpossum Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I fished Saturday from 7 PM to about 2 AM from Point 5 to the Dam. Found a really good football jig bite before dark. In the first hour I caught 9 Bass in about 15' to 27' deep on the jig. They would be loaded up in certain spots around main lake points (ledges or brush). After dark, the bite slowed until about 11 PM, and then we started getting a pretty consistent bite on craws. I tried a big worm and spinnerbait also. Had a few bites on the worm, but nothing to brag about. Overall, I was surprised how good the bite was on a night with no moon. We caught around 30 bass, but only 4 of those were keepers, the biggest of which was 3 lbs. Wouldn't have won a tournament, but just glad to be back on the water after "another" week off! Somehow, I need to find a way to fish more! Good fishing everybody! Had a friend fishing about the same hours you were. He thought there must have been a bow fishing tournament that night because of all the boats he saw running the banks with the bright light setup usually associated with bow fishing. Did you see the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walleye hunter Posted August 30, 2011 Members Share Posted August 30, 2011 Something was going on Friday night, saw several boats with very bright lights cruising along the banks after dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevin Wagner Posted August 30, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 30, 2011 Had a friend fishing about the same hours you were. He thought there must have been a bow fishing tournament that night because of all the boats he saw running the banks with the bright light setup usually associated with bow fishing. Did you see the same? Oh yeah. There were at least 3 or 4 boats down by the Dam with incredibly bright lights and the generators running so loud that I thought the Bass were going to ask them to be quiet! Since it was so dark out, these boats realy stood out even a long way off. No offense to any bow fishermen out there, but it was not a pretty sight when you are not the ones doing it. (I have done it before, and it is pretty fun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcrabass Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I fished Saturday from 7 PM to about 2 AM from Point 5 to the Dam. Found a really good football jig bite before dark. In the first hour I caught 9 Bass in about 15' to 27' deep on the jig. They would be loaded up in certain spots around main lake points (ledges or brush). After dark, the bite slowed until about 11 PM, and then we started getting a pretty consistent bite on craws. I tried a big worm and spinnerbait also. Had a few bites on the worm, but nothing to brag about. Overall, I was surprised how good the bite was on a night with no moon. We caught around 30 bass, but only 4 of those were keepers, the biggest of which was 3 lbs. Wouldn't have won a tournament, but just glad to be back on the water after "another" week off! Somehow, I need to find a way to fish more! Good fishing everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcrabass Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Kevin, Glad to hear you caught them on Jigs. That is my favorite way to catch Bass. I have been having similar luck with the worms which is NOT MUCH. I personally got away from the Football Jigs and fish another type of Jig. The Football Jigs just get hung up too much for me. The Jigs I use now are virtually snag free and stand up great. This gives the "Craw" a defensive position all the time. I have literally fished with the same Jig all summer in a particular color last year and did not lose it and believe me I throw it right IN the brush piles. I fish mostly plastic trailers but am still fond of Pork. Especially when I trim it and add Crawdad Oil. My last trip was last Sunday Morning starting at about 4:00 A.M. Fished until about 10:00 A.M. Only caught about 8 but I found some new spots. Caught two over 16". All were close to keeper length. All fish were close to deep water and where bank changed from chunk rock to gravel. Good Fishing Everybody,Football is on and I'll not get to go as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straw hat Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Walcrabass, shame on you! Football is on? Priorities, priorities. The only football I want to hear about from you is football jigs. lol The good fall fishing starts soon. Don't give up now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcrabass Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Walcrabass, shame on you! Football is on? Priorities, priorities. The only football I want to hear about from you is football jigs. lol The good fall fishing starts soon. Don't give up now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcrabass Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Straw Hat, You are right!!! Priorities are foremost. My son is playing in college at the Receiver position. Don't miss his games unless I absolutely HAVE to miss them. You are right........ Fall fishing is almost here and I dearly love to catch them on Jigs. I will put in all the hours I can fishing!!!!Might get to go tonight!! See You Guys at the Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straw hat Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Straw Hat, You are right!!! Priorities are foremost. My son is playing in college at the Receiver position. Don't miss his games unless I absolutely HAVE to miss them. You are right........ Fall fishing is almost here and I dearly love to catch them on Jigs. I will put in all the hours I can fishing!!!!Might get to go tonight!! See You Guys at the Lake I stand corrected Walcrabass! You are right. Under those conditions I would watch football too. Sounds like you are a good father. Best of luck to your son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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