Eagle Rock 11/14

[bferg]

Opening day of deer season and a lot of rain is a great recipe for having the lake to yourself!

 

On the water at about 7:00 and fished from Eagle Rock down to Big M.  WT high 50’s... and sporadic rain.  Ended up piecing together a decent day.

Started the day cranking creek arms.  Our best quality fish came on the crank- but you had to cover a lot of water to get bit.  After the rain stopped and it was slick calm we found fish scattered chasing Shad off of main lake points.  It was frustrating because it felt like no matter where you were they were juuuusst outside of casting range.  BUT with a little patience they would come up around us and it was steady enough to keep us interested and ended up with some nice spots.  
 

Everything we caught today was caught on either a crank bait or a little swimbait.  Ended the day with 15 or so fish.  
 

One thing we did NOT see:  Shad grouped up tight in the creeks or main lake.  Everything seemed to be spread out.  

[dwiebenga]

Well done guys

[Quillback]

That's a really good day!   

[dan hufferd]

Nice pictures