11/4 Foilage Report

[MOBass]

The fishing wasn't much for me, but the tree watching was great. Lots of good color on the hills this weekend. I also came across a decent buck on Indian Point, but had to pass on him as I didn't have a cow catcher on the front of the truck.

I started about 9AM after fixing a bunk on the trailer. Fished around Indian point for some short bites on a grub and shakey head. Had a few small fish swim all the way to the boat chewing the tail of the grub.

Ran down to the 86 bridge for nothing. I saw guys from the bank to spots in the middle of the lake where Columbus with a compass would have had trouble finding. There was an area by the bridge that look like there had been some fish feeding on shad with a few dead shad scattered and lots of scales in the water. I dropped a spoon and swam a grub through the area for nothing.

Back to Indian where I fished a crank bait for two very nice rocks. That made my first two rock day. I followed that up with a rod and reel caught from 12' of water under a dock. Then for good measure I added a couple of sticks.

I finally settled on the shakey head to finish the day and picked up a keeper small mouth. At least I didn't get skunked. I may go back next weekend for a rematch.

[The Caddis]

Was the rod and reel in the slot or did you have to throw it back?

Columbus with a compass would have had trouble finding

Funny!

[captmac]

] Now there's an honest account of a regular guy fishing,, on the rock

[J.E.]

I was on the lake Friday when I heard a couple crows just giving something the dickens. When I made it up closer I saw a large Bald Eagle eating a fish with three crows sitting around her just yelling their heads off. Looked like they wanted the fish!

Fishing is a lot more than catching some times.......

[MOBass]

Was the rod and reel in the slot or did you have to throw it back?

The rod and reel was a throw back. I did put it up on the dock it came off of in case someone else wanted it. Now if it was a G.loomis it would have been a little tougher to C&R. Both rocks were quality 2 pounders and the sticks measured also.

I haven't heard much word about the James. Last year I found some big whites up there around this time. I may go have a look. I couldn't do much worse than this last trip.