nomolites Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 The wife and I have been down this week for the first time; stayed at Stockton Lake Cabins and ramped in and out at Rb - fished from the State Park to the dam. While several days were devoted to friends and teenage kids(girls) we did get in some good fishing and got a taste of what Stockton has to offer - what a beautiful lake and fishery! I like walleye, and that was my main target this week, but we caught a mixed bag using a variety of techniques. The thermocline has pretty much set up near the dam by this morning at 28 ft where early in the week is was spotty and closer to 22 ft. You can still catch nice walleye and crappie shallower than 26ft early and late but once the sun is up everything we caught was in the 26-28 ft range pulling crankbaits(Wiggle Warts, Deep Tail Dancers, and Reef Runner 600s), bouncing or spooning. By the end of the week we were using lead core to get down with less behind the boat as the wind can, and did, make a mess of things at times- part of the challenge! Other successful offerings were Bink’s spoons and slow death rigs with gold Mack’s blades and 1 1/2 oz bouncers. Lodging was good, ramps great, lake fantastic, and the weather was HOT! The surprise of the week for me was the size and n7mbers of BIG Bluegill in this lake - we caught them on everything and sampled some too - delicious! We will be back. Mike tho1mas, Old dog 417, Quillback and 2 others 5
Ketchup Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 Glad you guys had a great trip. This is a beautiful lake. I keep hearing about the slab sized bluegills but havent caught any myself after fishing this lake 20 years. Im sure thats due to me bass fishing 99.9% of the time. Looking forward to your report from the next visit. TinBoats BassClub. An aluminum only bass club. If interested in info send me a PM.
BilletHead Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 9 hours ago, nomolites said: The wife and I have been down this week for the first time; stayed at Stockton Lake Cabins and ramped in and out at Rb - fished from the State Park to the dam. While several days were devoted to friends and teenage kids(girls) we did get in some good fishing and got a taste of what Stockton has to offer - what a beautiful lake and fishery! I like walleye, and that was my main target this week, but we caught a mixed bag using a variety of techniques. The thermocline has pretty much set up near the dam by this morning at 28 ft where early in the week is was spotty and closer to 22 ft. You can still catch nice walleye and crappie shallower than 26ft early and late but once the sun is up everything we caught was in the 26-28 ft range pulling crankbaits(Wiggle Warts, Deep Tail Dancers, and Reef Runner 600s), bouncing or spooning. By the end of the week we were using lead core to get down with less behind the boat as the wind can, and did, make a mess of things at times- part of the challenge! Other successful offerings were Bink’s spoons and slow death rigs with gold Mack’s blades and 1 1/2 oz bouncers. Lodging was good, ramps great, lake fantastic, and the weather was HOT! The surprise of the week for me was the size and n7mbers of BIG Bluegill in this lake - we caught them on everything and sampled some too - delicious! We will be back. Mike Good Report Mike and thanks. Sounds like you were ready with every tactic for catching! BilletHead "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
zarraspook Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 Great detailed report.. Sounds like you read and heeded alot of data from this site.. GOOD JOB... wtr dogs 1 "Look up OPTIMIST in the dictionary - there is a picture of a fishing boat being launched"
nomolites Posted June 16, 2018 Author Posted June 16, 2018 8 hours ago, zarraspook said: Great detailed report.. Sounds like you read and heeded alot of data from this site.. GOOD JOB... I have without doubt learned a lot from this site and it’s members over the years; thanks to Phil for the forum and the members for sharing information. Have been blessed to ply the waters of Stockton, Bull, LOZ, and Norfork to name a few since my first visit and in many ways they fish the same while having their own unique character and new opportunities to learn new things. Love this site and love to fish.... Oh, and I can’t forget to add that big walleye(well fed 23”)was naturally caught by my wife ..... on a “naked” slow death rig. Mike
oghfm Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 If you were at Casey's about 10 am filling up a Crestliner 1850 w/ a kicker I talked to you for a bit. If not, loved that guys boat. Either way glad you enjoyed the lake.
nomolites Posted June 19, 2018 Author Posted June 19, 2018 3 hours ago, oghfm said: If you were at Casey's about 10 am filling up a Crestliner 1850 w/ a kicker I talked to you for a bit. If not, loved that guys boat. Either way glad you enjoyed the lake. That was me; nice visiting with you and putting a face to a name! Mike
JCreek Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 Bottom bouncers. That's what I need. Thought these were a decent deal : http://r.ebay.com/tH537l Unless someone has a better source. I sure miss my childhood Western Auto store! Good info, nomolites. Hope you make it back soon.
nomolites Posted June 22, 2018 Author Posted June 22, 2018 Those look like a good deal to me. I hope to make it back soon too! Mike
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