12-9-23 SK Report

[Bill Babler]

Been out a couple days this week for quick bouts.  I have also spoken to friends that have hit a lick or two. Here is what is going on in the Campbell Point area. 

Surface temps ranging from 53 to 57, main lake the warmest. Water has about 8’ to 10’ of visibility, in the Main lake with about 1/2 that in the creeks. 

There is a decent crank bait bite, but the conditions need to be good. Overcast and some wind on the steeper chunk banks. Bites are from right on the bank to 8’ to 10’. 

Jig bite has been winning some tournaments.  Mostly around docks. Really helps if there are Shad in the pockets. Jig bite has been 15’ to 20 plus feet on the shady sides and in the stalls. 

Best bite is the deep bite, and they are not all K’s. Lots of LM out there. 

Key is finding Shad on the bottom, either the large cove guts, creeks or main lake flats. 

There are Shad as deep as 80+ but the best bite is 50’ to 55’ on the bottom. I am just not getting bit good  fishing suspended Shad even with bass in, above or below them. 

If you  can see them knocking holes in the schools you will get bit.  Best baits are the usual suspects, but mostly the Dimiki rig. 

Don’t get impatient when looking for the deep fish. You may have to check a dozen places to find them.   Also it seems the deep fish are much hotter in the afternoon. I’ve tried from daylight to late in the day.   Noon to 3 has been my strongest deep bite. 

Best shallow bite has  been earlier if you can get that breeze. Going to be nice again next week so I’ll give her another spin. 

 

 

[Bill Babler]

Forgot to mention, there is another bite going on.  
I’m pretty sure you know what it is and some biggens are munching it. 

[Dock-in-it]

Thanks for the report.

I went out this morning for a few hours in the Kimberling area and found some deep fish. I could have caught a few on topwater but threw a fluke style swimbait at the ones that broke the surface. The 1/2 oz spoon works good on picky fish.

 

[Quillback]

Thanks for the reports, I think I am going to fish the brown fish areas on Beaver next week.  Looks to be some good weather to chase them.

[Champ188]

20 hours ago, Quillback said:

Thanks for the reports, I think I am going to fish the brown fish areas on Beaver next week.  Looks to be some good weather to chase them.

Stay off my stuff. ☠️😆

[Champ188]

21 hours ago, Bill Babler said:

Been out a couple days this week for quick bouts.  I have also spoken to friends that have hit a lick or two. Here is what is going on in the Campbell Point area. 

Surface temps ranging from 53 to 57, main lake the warmest. Water has about 8’ to 10’ of visibility, in the Main lake with about 1/2 that in the creeks. 

There is a decent crank bait bite, but the conditions need to be good. Overcast and some wind on the steeper chunk banks. Bites are from right on the bank to 8’ to 10’. 

Jig bite has been winning some tournaments.  Mostly around docks. Really helps if there are Shad in the pockets. Jig bite has been 15’ to 20 plus feet on the shady sides and in the stalls. 

Best bite is the deep bite, and they are not all K’s. Lots of LM out there. 
 

You were talking so sensibly, Bill, and then you drifted back into that delusional discourse about shad at 80 feet and other such crazy talk. 😆🤣

[Quillback]

2 hours ago, Champ188 said:

Stay off my stuff. ☠️😆

You didn't happen to move that rabid pet mink of yours over to Beaver?

[Champ188]

19 hours ago, Quillback said:

You didn't happen to move that rabid pet mink of yours over to Beaver?

Maybe, maybe not. I'd keep my head on a swivel just in case. 😆🤣