August 2, Big M

[Quillback]

Got the boat away from the launch about 6 AM, it is starting to get light later.  As I cruised by Emerald Beach on my way down lake, there were five rigs parked there and the boats were gone so I was a bit late.  On my way back about 1030 AM, all those guys were gone.

I headed right to a deep long dock that hangs out over 50 feet of water, it's one of those places that usually holds bass this time of year.  Shad, shade, deep water, and overhead cover - everything a bass needs. 

Not long after I got there, a top water bite broke out, it lasted maybe 45 minutes but they were going strong.  Mostly spotted bass, but there were a few keeper sized largemouth with them.  I boated one of the keepers, lost another one that jumped and tossed the bait and caught some less than 15" spots and a couple of largemouth.  Once the top water bite got slow, I started swimming a 3.3 Keitech, counting it down on a ten count then slowly retrieving it with pauses, a lot of the bites came when it dropped on the pause.  More bass less that 15" again, but caught a couple of nice white bass.

About 8 AM things got real slow - fished a few spots on my way back to Big M with the Keitech and picked up a handful of spots.

Got back to Big M about 1130, loaded up and headed home.

Ended up with 20 bass and a couple of whites.

WT - 87

Lots of rec boats out there by 10 AM.

 

 

[crazy4fishin]

That is a great way to start out a week!!

Nice looking fish and thanks for the detailed report!

C4F

[Dutch]

Super trip Quill.  I’m heading down to Cape Fair in the morning after I vote.  

[dan hufferd]

That sounds beautiful!

[Johnsfolly]

4 hours ago, Quillback said:

Got the boat away from the launch about 6 AM, it is starting to get light later.  As I cruised by Emerald Beach on my way down lake, there were five rigs parked there and the boats were gone so I was a bit late.  On my way back about 1030 AM, all those guys were gone.

I headed right to a deep long dock that hangs out over 50 feet of water, it's one of those places that usually holds bass this time of year.  Shad, shade, deep water, and overhead cover - everything a bass needs. 

Not long after I got there, a top water bite broke out, it lasted maybe 45 minutes but they were going strong.  Mostly spotted bass, but there were a few keeper sized largemouth with them.  I boated one of the keepers, lost another one that jumped and tossed the bait and caught some less than 15" spots and a couple of largemouth.  Once the top water bite got slow, I started swimming a 3.3 Keitech, counting it down on a ten count then slowly retrieving it with pauses, a lot of the bites came when it dropped on the pause.  More bass less that 15" again, but caught a couple of nice white bass.

About 8 AM things got real slow - fished a few spots on my way back to Big M with the Keitech and picked up a handful of spots.

Got back to Big M about 1130, loaded up and headed home.

Ended up with 20 bass and a couple of whites.

WT - 87

Lots of rec boats out there by 10 AM.

 

 

Great looking bass buddy! I'd say it was a good day!

[Bill Babler]

Did anyone mention Cedar Creek. 😁

[Quillback]

Well I stunk it up today, fished the same spots as last time plus a few others.  Very little top water activity.  Anyway, caught a grand total of 3 short bass and a white.  

[rps]

Stuff like that happens.

 

[m&m]

14 hours ago, Quillback said:

Well I stunk it up today, fished the same spots as last time plus a few others.  Very little top water activity.  Anyway, caught a grand total of 3 short bass and a white.  

Some days the fish win. 
Mike

[Quillback]

18 minutes ago, m&m said:

Some days the fish win. 
Mike

Makes me mad when they win, I'll be back for revenge!