Big M area, 7/27

[Quillback]

Launched at about 0545, with some clouds and distant thunder.  Remained cloudy all morning with a couple of breaks of sun and some rain, spend about 20 minutes of prime early AM fishing time sitting in a dock stall out of the rain.

The bass were biting today, not a hot bite, but I could get one every once in a while dragging a football jig through timber and rocks.  Most fish were in the 10-15 foot range, part way back in the coves.  Caught a dozen with 4 keepers, about half on a GP colored jig and the other half on black/blue.  Got an 18" smallie and a 3 lb. LM for my big fish of the day.  One keeper came on a top water.  Didn't try any deep water spooning or drop shotting.

Saw surface water temps of 88.

 

 

 

[rps]

Over the years, you have built yourself an awesome milk run. Well done.

Every time I thought about going to the boat another line of rumbly tumblies came through. I don't do that in a tin boat.

 

[merc1997 Bo]

that is not a bad day at all.  very nice bass and healthy looking.  goes to show that many of the bass are really not very deep for this time of the year.

bo

[176champion]

Nice Quill!!

[kdc]

Thanks for the report Quill

[Champ188]

To quote George Cochran, "There are always fish shallow. Always."

[Nitro 750]

Nice fish, good job Quill.

[cheesemaster]

Thanks for the report!! I need to get out of the James sometime soon and try the upper end of the White. Only fished them parts of the lake for our OA tourney this spring.

[Mitch f]

3 hours ago, rps said:

Over the years, you have built yourself an awesome milk run. 

I think Quillback needs to be tested  for PED's. He always brings home the bacon. 

[Sprint21fter]

The upper white from Viney to Eagle Rock has kicked out alot of good fish this year.  Club member told me that certain sections of the lake every year seems to be better than others.