4-6-15

I've been concentrating in the KC to Coombs Ferry area because frankly, I've had no reason to try anywhere else.

Monday, I easily had the best day on The Rock that I've ever had. I didn't get on the lake until 11:30am and only then after forfeiting my birthright to my boss so that he would allow me to work just half the day (the fish seem to be quite a bit more willing in the afternoons anyway). I've had some of my best fishing lately after derby check-in time.

Caught 28 fish between 13 - 17 1/2" and every last one of those rascals came on a 1/8oz Little Guy head from Dave (aka dtrs5kprs) adorned with half a PBJ zero. It was a real smorgasbord with 7 SM, 8 LM, and 13 Spots. 14 were keeper-sized. The vast majority came from primary and secondary points with me basically casting to the first break off the bank. If there was some type of wood (cedar, laydown) on that first break, it was almost a guarantee. Wind was fairly heavy out of the south but since I was by myself, I just drifted along casting downwind so that I could maintain some slack in the line. Water temps were 52.5 to 54. It seems like the temps have been in the low to mid 50s for weeks now. I get the impression that the finned critters are starting to feel amorous and ready to get on with it whether the water temp cooperates or not.

A 17 1/2" LM and 16" SM. Good times on a ML rod with 8lb test!

A fitting end to a great day on the water - a toast to all those providing such great info on this forum.