A valuable lesson learned

[edwards6717]

Put in at Hawker point today, and just about left immediately when I saw the clarity of the water. In the past I have gone out of my way to avoid crystal clear water. Graph read 12 feet and I could see bottom. Decided that it would be a good learning opportunity so i picked up the spinning rod with 4 lb test with a finesse rig, and ended up having the best day I have ever had on Stockton. A lot of fish starting to move up, didn't see any beds, but lots of fish cruising anywhere from 2-12 feet. Most fish were in the 14-16 inch range, but did have a 6. 2 lb largemouth; on 4 lb line it was a bit nerve racking, but ultimately got it in the boat. There were fish on every bank I hit; steep banks, gradual sloping banks, chunk rock and gravel. I can guarantee that clear water will never scare me off again, I'll just throw the heavy stuff in the rod box and pick up the finesse gear.

[dprice]

I appreciate the info share ! That's a dandy!

[slab slinger]

Great report. Nice fish. Bet you had your hands full on 4 lb. line. Nice job.

[crappie-hunter]

Thats a great fish. what were you throwing at them? plastic worms?

Ill be camping and fishing at hawker this weekend.

[Sac River Jim]

shaky head been working good too. thnx for the report and that was a nice pig,

[edwards6717]

Ned Rig and Shaky head. Had one on a phantom Rockcrawler, but the finesse presentation was the key. Don't get in a hurry, fish slow. Most of the fish you could not feel thump it, just felt a spongy rod tip when you went to move the bait.

[kirby]

Dang, you've got my hand itching just to catch anything now, thanks for the report, going to take the kids out tomorrow and try to get them something

[luckycraft]

That girl looks fat, nice work