Thread: First trip to Lake O the Pines 12/28/08

Made my first trip to LOP Monday. Had a friend who went once last year and we were able to find launch between us. The fog was unreal. I could hardly see in front of my face. Using my Lowrance GPS I was able to get out "in the middle" by the dam. It was like fishing in a cocoon. Dead quiet and no wind at all. Water temp was 50 and slightly stained. I figured hell might as well start fishing here (where ever here was). Luckily fish were cooperating. Had twenty or so in an hour and a bit later had our limits. Ended up with some small ones because of floaters. Once the fog lifted I noticed I was not fishing in a cocoon, but with about 300 boats worth of my best friends:D. I saw lots of guys throw back some small floaters and these huge birds would gobble them up quick. I felt too guilty and kept mine. All in all a great trip and weather was perfect. Water was like glass all day. Can't wait to go back. Here are a few pics. Almost forgot.........fish were caught in 25-30 feet of water. Most on shiners tight lining, but bigger ones came on jigs. White head, electric chicken slab slay'r and Bobby Garland baby shad in blue thunder

Do you mean there were 300 boats out there? Man that is a ton of folks. Sorry if i read it wrong. Great report thanks

Looks like you got several really nice ones in the mix, Congrats on the catch and thanks for the report.

Originally Posted by DOCK-SHOOTER95

Do you mean there were 300 boats out there? Man that is a ton of folks. Sorry if i read it wrong. Great report thanks

hey dockshooter--

i have been out there when there was honestly 500-700 boats down by the dam. it was crazy. it looked like a postcard. you could almost walk boat to boat for over a mile. so yes, i think you read it exactly right.

doc

You read it right..... at least 300 boats. Luckily it is a large open area and still plenty of places to fish, even with that large number.

Jay

Thanks for the report! Wish I could get over and get in on some LOTP action myself. But if I can't I enjoy living vicariously. :D

Congrats on a great day. I bet that was weird when the 300 boat suddenly appeared. Good thing you did not try to plane off and motor across in the fog.

~Fishin' Magician~

I drove over the damm Sunday morn I counted 137 boat I could see, my 2 boys caught 17 ok fish no real big un"s all on minners going bacj up todayfor 3 days will let ya know how it goes

Jay, looks like you had a lot of fun. One of the best days I ever had on Darbonne, the fog was so thick you couldn't hardly see...