Better late than never

[Champ188]

After golfing Sunday and shaking off the BBT disappointment of Saturday, Donna and I were back at it Monday. We fished about 8 hours between SK bridge and Big Creek. It wasn't a great day by any means, but we did catch a few nice keeper spots and a dozen or so fish total.

Pretty much everything was on the Ned fished 8-18 feet deep on flatter gravel places. Could've caught a lot more if the stupid guide hadn't been fishing too steep for half the day or better.

Water temps were still 52-57. Ned/shaky head/swing head bite is setting up pretty good. Hope it produces like it did a couple of years ago. We had several weeks where 100-fish days were very possible for two anglers.

[MOPanfisher]

That's a nice chunk spot.

[wdberkley]

 

After golfing Sunday and shaking off the BBT disappointment of Saturday, Donna and I were back at it Monday. We fished about 8 hours between SK bridge and Big Creek. It wasn't a great day by any means, but we did catch a few nice keeper spots and a dozen or so fish total.

Pretty much everything was on the Ned fished 8-18 feet deep on flatter gravel places. Could've caught a lot more if the stupid guide hadn't been fishing too steep for half the day or better.

Water temps were still 52-57. Ned/shaky head/swing head bite is setting up pretty good. Hope it produces like it did a couple of years ago. We had several weeks where 100-fish days were very possible for two anglers.

Champ, I hope you're right!  I'll be part of a 6 man crew that's staying right in that very area from Saturday/Saturday.  If you see a red Ranger 185vs, an old red Champ 201, or a white Triton TR-22 all with Illinois tags on 'em stop and say hello!

[Macsimus]

 

Ned/shaky head/swing head bite is setting up pretty good. Hope it produces like it did a couple of years ago. We had several weeks where 100-fish days were very possible for two anglers.

 

[m&m]

Champ, you and Donna know how to have a good time.  The smile on her face says it all.  Nice picture. She needs a hat that says "Jig heads by Dave" so that he can use it on his infomercial.

Mike

[Bill Babler]

That is just a wonderful spotted bass.  Gal holding it ain't bad either

[Nitro 750]

That is a healthy spot,  Thanks Champ for the report.

[merc1997 Bo]

really nice spot!  great adjustment to find the bite too.

bo

[176champion]

Thanks for the report Champ...I didnt make it out, decided i needed to address the keel on my boat since the previous owner use to beach it with no keel protector on it and had all the gelcoat knocked off it down to fiber glass..

[Donna G]

 

That is just a wonderful spotted bass.  Gal holding it ain't bad either

Aw, shucks, Mr. Bill.  Thanks.  That spot sure was fun on 6lb line.