Baxter

[Billfo]

I have fished that good lookin area around the wall next to the marina.. Not had much success, but I keep going back because it looks so promising. Anyone share any bass tips for that area ?

Thanks.. Billfo

[Bill Babler]

Probably wrong time of the year for that deal. Look more for the chunker 45 degree stuff and where that transitions either way. Early and late look on the long points and pockets if there is wind in or on them.

Think to yourself, why am I fishing this. What would make a fish be there. Long sloping rock points harbor crawfish and shore minnows. Shad also are present on this type of a location. Long timbered points also hold cover for predatory bass that are seeking shade and cover. Blue gill are also present in very good numbers on this type of a location.

Look for road beds in the baxter area, and ditches or humps on the gravel flats. It is full of them. Get a topo map of the area and study it. Where the channel swings are and the changes in bottom configuration.

Straight up and down bluff walls, like the one you speak of may not be the answer. Why does that look good to you? Is is holding concentrations of bait that the fish feed on? What is the depth of the tree tops? Is the channel close to that circular cut, or is it just a deep water hole. What is the water movement and how much wind is hitting it? Is it a location that holds large quanities of crayfish, or is there very little place for them to hide and feed on the vertical rock walls.

If you want to be successful on the Rock, look for the food. Yes there are some LM that live here or there, but for the most part our fish follow the food, when they are not staging for either pre or post spawn.

Good Luck

[Billfo]

"look for the food" Excellent advise.. Thanks !!!! Bill

Probably wrong time of the year for that deal. Look more for the chunker 45 degree stuff and where that transitions either way. Early and late look on the long points and pockets if there is wind in or on them.

Think to yourself, why am I fishing this. What would make a fish be there. Long sloping rock points harbor crawfish and shore minnows. Shad also are present on this type of a location. Long timbered points also hold cover for predatory bass that are seeking shade and cover. Blue gill are also present in very good numbers on this type of a location.

Look for road beds in the baxter area, and ditches or humps on the gravel flats. It is full of them. Get a topo map of the area and study it. Where the channel swings are and the changes in bottom configuration.

Straight up and down bluff walls, like the one you speak of may not be the answer. Why does that look good to you? Is is holding concentrations of bait that the fish feed on? What is the depth of the tree tops? Is the channel close to that circular cut, or is it just a deep water hole. What is the water movement and how much wind is hitting it? Is it a location that holds large quanities of crayfish, or is there very little place for them to hide and feed on the vertical rock walls.

If you want to be successful on the Rock, look for the food. Yes there are some LM that live here or there, but for the most part our fish follow the food, when they are not staging for either pre or post spawn.

Good Luck

[Champ188]

Good "food for thought" Bill. We could all use that refresher course from time to time.

[Billfo]

The more I think about what Bill said, the more I feel like a blind man that regained his sight.

Good "food for thought" Bill. We could all use that refresher course from time to time.