finally caught a few

[merc1997 Bo]

ended up with 6 keepers, and the mix was 3 lmg and 3 brownies.  depth from the bank to 20 ft.  great pattern right?  bites was where you found it.  bait of the day was a 1/8 CrappieJig with a piece of Elaztec on it.

i actually did have one bite on a jerk bait, but did not hook it.  we also had 6 or 8 shorts.

bo

[Champ188]

Dang, things are so bad that even Bo is throwing a Ned. 

Thanks for letting us know how you did. Gotta get better in the not-too-distant future. January in the Ozarks is just a dud of a month. Too cold to golf most days and if you CAN get out and fish, the silly things don't usually want to bite. 

[Sprint21fter]

I was thinking about pulling out some 1.5inch crappie minnows on 1/8 oz head and letting them flutter around some docks and timber Saturday. Couldn't get a reaction bite on a crankbait at all. Way to go Bo.

[abkeenan]

Anyone bother to try the Float n Fly? If they are on the small stuff might give that a whirl, no?

[dwiebenga]

Anyone use the Damiki Rig like Wheeler did at Cherokee last year?  

[Guest]

here are a few pics.

bo

 

[Guest]

here is the critter that got them.  was fishing it on 10 lb. test braid.

bo

 

[Guest]

hint:  when they will bite a slightly larger offering, the 3" elaztec shad can be more effective than the "trd".  it stands up just as well or even better.

bo

[m&m]

Bo, good stuff. Healthy looking fish. 

Mike

[Hog Wally]

Beautiful fish.