Where did the fish go

[Brad N Steph]

I’m camping at Ruark bluff campground east and I’ve been fishing the last few days but I haven’t been able to find the fish.  I found a couple drum and a largemouth bass.  I can’t seem to find anything that works.  

[tjm]

Radiation scares fish. You'll need a tinfoil parka and hat.

[MrGiggles]

I went out Tuesday, for the first time in a long time I got skunked.

Right at dusk I finally marked a lot of shad in fairly shallow water, with a lot of fish amongst them. I didn't catch any though, once the sun set they disappeared. 

All I can say is that the fish are scattered and following shad. 

The lake will also be turning over soon (if it hasn't started already), so that complicates things further.

[BilletHead]

4 hours ago, Brad N Steph said:

I’m camping at Ruark bluff campground east and I’ve been fishing the last few days but I haven’t been able to find the fish.  I found a couple drum and a largemouth bass.  I can’t seem to find anything that works.  

           More important how are you feeling with this treatment? Careful in the wind today,

  BilletHead 

[Dutch]

If you are bass fishing, try getting on cove banks with a spinnerbait.  Last week I had 5 keepers with some early good ones on the spinnerbait.

[Brad N Steph]

5 hours ago, tjm said:

Radiation scares fish. You'll need a tinfoil parka and hat.

I tried to make sure I got a good fit on the hat.  I have another one at home.  Can’t let the government read your thoughts.  Everyone should have a tin hat.  It’s really scary what the government can do

[Brad N Steph]

I’m feeling really good.  Thank you.  I started heating rocks to stay warm at night.  Might need a couple more tonight with the rain later.  I caught one largemouth on the bank on a yellow curly tail.  I’ve been figuring they’d be deep and slow with the cold and wind.  I gave up today.  Too windy for a kayak.  Thank you guys.

[Brad N Steph]

Did anyone else see the meteor last night?  I know there were a few boats out

[fishinwrench]

I went out to look but we had a heavy fog set in and I couldn't even see past the top of my house.

[dan hufferd]

20 hours ago, Brad N Steph said:

I’m camping at Ruark bluff campground east and I’ve been fishing the last few days but I haven’t been able to find the fish.  I found a couple drum and a largemouth bass.  I can’t seem to find anything that works.  

Are you in only a kayak?