Mid James 5-18-17

[Rodmaker]

Was out from 7 to 10 this morning. Bagged 29. K's and sm mixed. Water clearing up nicely. Ned rig on Dave's 1/8 oz head in green pumpkin orange and Canada craw. 3.8 keiteck on a jika rig in electric pumpkin shad. Lots of keepers. All still swimm'in. Had a good time this morning. 

[cheesemaster]

What was the water temp?

[Rodmaker]

73°  fishing in 12 to 18 fow. 

[Royal Blue]

Old bank line?

[Rodmaker]

Yes

[Champ188]

Good job, Rodmaker. Thanks for the report and for practicing CPR.

[176champion]

Thanks for the report!!

I put in at Shell Knob ramp at about 4pm..went towards Kings river side by Lost Hill and there was debris everywhere and water visibility was maybe 12 inches..i saw water temps from 75 degrees to 83 degrees...Less debris floating on the west side of bridge towards Campbell point water was about as dirty. Big boats where out today also. I guess no one works around here anymore...lol

[Smithvillesteve]

I second Champ with the CPR. I read in my BassBlaster this week that there was a tournament where it was catch, weigh and release. One of elite guys said this is the new way and its coming. It was good to read. I know there has been debate on here about the difficulties with that, the need for a judge in every boat etc. but it is good to see the elite guys doing this!