Hickory Creek

[bc23champ]

I've been out of HC 4 of the last 10 days. Caught no less than 15 each of those days. Had one pushing 5-6# on a Texas rig. But the real bite is top water and square bill all day.  Was out Monday and caught almost 20 on the plopper alone.   Throw it all day on steeper banks with chunk rock or bluff.  Come across a point of lay down follow,it with the sq bill.  They are eating all day right now for me.   I'll be out Saturday morning as well at HC 

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2 hours ago, bc23champ said:

I've been out of HC 4 of the last 10 days. Caught no less than 15 each of those days. Had one pushing 5-6# on a Texas rig. But the real bite is top water and square bill all day.  Was out Monday and caught almost 20 on the plopper alone.   Throw it all day on steeper banks with chunk rock or bluff.  Come across a point of lay down follow,it with the sq bill.  They are eating all day right now for me.   I'll be out Saturday morning as well at HC 

Thats exactly what I had hoped was the case. I found a very similar pattern last fall that was solid until the christmas flood wiped it out. I suspect your pattern will actually improve as it cools down. If Im real lucky, I will be out there on sunday. 

Thanks again for your generosity. Its people like you that make these forums awesome. 

[bc23champ]

I'm hoping so as well.  Feel like I have a pretty good pattern that's held up over numerous trips.   On top of catching so many each time doesn't even take into account the 10-20 that blow up the plopper but don't eat it.  Otherwise we would be talking 40 fish days lol. Haven't found much size on the. Most are 2# or less but some of the blow ups have looked and felt like bigger fish maybe 3# range.  Hard to tell though.   I'll be out Saturday morning for awhile so we'll see 

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7 minutes ago, bc23champ said:

I'm hoping so as well.  Feel like I have a pretty good pattern that's held up over numerous trips.   On top of catching so many each time doesn't even take into account the 10-20 that blow up the plopper but don't eat it.  Otherwise we would be talking 40 fish days lol. Haven't found much size on the. Most are 2# or less but some of the blow ups have looked and felt like bigger fish maybe 3# range.  Hard to tell though.   I'll be out Saturday morning for awhile so we'll see 

Alternate between the WP & this buzzbait for better hookups.

 http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Molix_Lover_Buzz_Buzzbait/descpage-MLXBUZZ.html

[bc23champ]

Tried that. I haven't got any action with a buzz.    I've followed up the plop with a spook and got a few to hit again 

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Just now, bc23champ said:

Tried that. I haven't got any action with a buzz.    I've followed up the plop with a spook and got a few to hit again 

what about the weightless fluke or kietech swimbait? 

[bc23champ]

Haven't tried it but I was just thinking a weightless fluke last time out but I never tied it on. I would imagine it would work pretty well 

[Dan the fisherman]

Wish I had something for u.  I've fully  transitioned to stripers for the year though.  

[RyanG]

Well, didn't wanna start a whole new topic to say I didn't catch anything on beaver today so I'll say it here. Didn't catch anything on beaver today. Lol. I only stayed out until around 9:15 this morning Though. The wind was beginning to howl and I threw everything from a topwater to ned rig and only had two small bass chase it to the boat. Headed to swepco and caught a few over there but nothing big. Best fish today was an 7 pound channel cat on an A rig. Can't wait for a full on winter pattern. Should help me find fish easier. Good luck guys and stay safe! 

[bc23champ]

Was slower for me Saturday as well. Caught 9-10 fished from 9-1 ish around HC area.  Top water and sq bill,. But they were t as willing to chase as much had to slow down for sure.