Many Thanks!

[fishful thinkin']

I just wanted to say thank you to all for the multitude of helpful information from all the members from my original post. I have only had a chance to go fishing a couple of times since my last post unfortunately but both trips were much better than any others I have had since moving to the area in 2012. I went once with my 8 year old about 6 weeks or so ago and we caught 6 fish total. All of them from around the islands at the hwy 12 bridge. Most of them were too small to keep except for one 22" walleye which I took home because I have never tried walleye but have heard they are delicious.....and I agree. Very good eatin'. The second time I was able to go I went with my mother and father in law and we went around the horseshoe bend area, between the 3 of us we landed 9 spotted bass, 5 crappie, a baby(6") walleye, and a pretty fiesty little small mouth. All of which were too small to keep, but a day of catching a bunch of little guys sends you home with a much bigger smile than catching nothing. All fish were caught on #5 & #7 flicker shad, except during the second trip I tried some generic crankbaits that strongly resemble flicker shad that I found in a bin at wal-mart for $1.50 each and they seemed to get just as many strikes. I am so grateful to you all for your help, while I am not filling the boat like a lot of you guys, I have a great start and a MUCH better understanding of the lake. Unfortunately being a construction superintendent finds me working 80+ hours a week this time of year and leaves little time for the important things like fishing, and I am having carberatuer trouble with my boat( if anyone one knows a reasonable honest mechanic) but I will soon be working less and have my boat fixed and be back to fishing and I will be more diligent about my reports. Also more informative with water temp, time of day, etc. I just wanted to take a few minutes to say thanks. P.S. My 8 year old Jacob wants to say thanks, he caught his first fish with everyone's advice.....he was sooo excited! Thanks guys.

[Feathers and Fins]

Very happy to hear you are catching some and especially with a youngster. Just remember when you start catching to pass on the knowledge to others.

[J-Doc]

This is nice to hear. Glad to help those who are willing to learn and share the info and passing it on to others.

My son is named Jacob also,. Glad he was able to catch his first fish!!! Congrats!!

[zarraspook]

It is great that you got your son his first fish.... He will be the best pardner you will have ...

Mine was for about 12 years and then he found GIRLS ... He took all he dated fishing and one got hook on fishing also and they married 5 years later ...

They now run a tournament circuit in Louisiana and a web site UltimateBass, (http://www.ultimatebass.com/)%C2'> with an average of 700,000 hits a month...

I never had to worry about where he was or what he was doing--

It is great when you get the family to enjoy the great outdoors and you are in one of the best places for them to enjoy...

Hope you have many more great days on the water....