Topwater Bite Is On !

[9LB]

Nothing in the world I like doing better then throwing topwater lures and catching fish. The Spook was on Fire all weekend epsecially Saturday morning after the rain. I do not keep count if I do not have them in the livewell but at one point I caught 7 fish on 8 casts and had a follower jump up and hook himelf on a spook haning of the side of the boat. I think they were liking it. At lunch every boat at the Marina had one tied on, if not 2 or 3. Bite was coming close to the boat in about 10-12 feet of water but they were following it in from the banks. I had a LOT more luck with the middle size spook in a SUNFISH pattern then the my ole trusty Large Frog color. Monday, I was getting a little tired of taking the moss off the Spook so I decided to pull out a frog. I have never fished a frog before but i bought the combo pack from BPS a longt tiem ago. I would throw it in the moss and then hang on tight !!! What a thrill, I will be fishing the frog from now on. Nothing huge but the bites were ferocious. They were just engulfing the frog. Too much fun...

The walleyes are shallow off almost every point. Jig and a worm. Did not fish them for long but was able to go each day and get 2-3 in about an hour or so of fishing for dinner each night. NO SHORTS ? I have only caught 2 walleye this year that was not a keeper ! Had one monster walleye take a big swipe when I was reelng in about a 10 inch bass. That fish was never so thankful for being hoooked. It looked like an alligator coming up to eat him and I have seen some Monster Walleyes in my day. I reeled my other short bass in reeeeaaaaal slow the rest of the weekend : )

I only fished in the AM and went and joined the boaters and swiimers for the rest of the day. Each day for an hour or so I would set the girls up with a bottom bouncer and a crawler harness and over the 3 day weekend they caught everything the lake has to offer. Crappie Cat, Walleye, Smallie, Biggie, Bluegill, White bass, and a few drums. They had a blast. It is always exciting to see kids catch fish. Bounced 15 - 20 feet of water, away from the traffic when possible.

ON A SIDE NOTE - I think I caught a spotted bass on Stockton, I will upload pic. I did not think this lake had any ? NO worries though I put him in the livewell and ran him down to Table Rock.

I am off to Disney and the Bahams for the next 2 weeks, Get out there !

[9LB]

water temp was 72 - 74 where I was fishing BUT when I jumped in, I can GUARANTEE YOU it is not 72 degreed about 6-8 foot down. Thwe water is still pretty darn chilly 2-3 feet below the surface.

[Unimog]

Awesome report, thanks! I hope to get down there again once the crops are in.

[Bill B.]

Plenty of spots in Stockton. I think they were the predominant bass in the Sac before the lake filled.

[nadams824]

Has anyone been out today or yesterday I have a tournament this weekend and would like some up to date information. Anything will do

[Bassmaster21]

9LB where were you fishing for the topwater bite? Not specifically, but 10-12ft isn't very specific haha. Backs of coves/creeks? Secondary points? Main Lake banks? I am headed out tomorrow and plan on going to maze creek and throwing the buzzbait and/or popper until I catch a 5 pounder or have to leave for work. (As longs as the pop up storms hold off) Will give report as soon as possible

[whitebassman]

Nadams824, the largemouth bite is awesome right now. I have been getting my big fish on the jig off of chunk rock banks. Me and my son caught probably 15 or 20, with 4 big keepers in about 2 hours at cedar ridge Tuesday afternoon. Hope this helps you!

[REDSOXWSCHAMP]

Has anyone been out today or yesterday I have a tournament this weekend and would like some up to date information. Anything will do

Where is your tournament launching out of?