Thread: Pre- Memorial Day trip

Got out Thursday evening for a mess of fish before the big crowds of Memorial Day weekend. Still quite a bit of boat traffic- wake boats, jet skis, and pontoons- but it was fishable. Seen a few people bass fishing, several catfishing from the bank. Not many crappie fishing.

Water temps 81-85 and clear. Brushpiles on flats in 15-20 fow best. Top of the brush 10-15’ deep, fish suspended right above it. With the warm water, they wouldn’t hit a jig on a vertical presentation. Had to be cast and drag, reaction bite. Pitch past the brush and swim it right back through em. Chartreuse & pepper crappie magnet and crystal bobby garland were best two baits for me.

I’ll probably wait til’ after Memorial Day before I go back to the lake.