Hillsdale 2/1/2012

[LBM]

Fished from daylight to 11:30 am catching 11 legals and putting 10 under the knife. Surprisingly there was some thin skim ice out there probably because the lake was like a mirror.

Was a good day on the water. Spent an hour or so fishing talking to one of the regulars out there and low and behold he also has had contact (actually bumping boats and having to push the boats apart) with the lakes current reigning inconsiderate champs. Beginning to look like a serial inconsiderate operates out there. We also agreed with each other that the boat launching in front of us doesn't mind blinding the rest of the folks on the ramp with their headlights on while launching thier boat in the dark. Would like to hear their explanation for how those headlights are of any benefit to them while backing down the ramp.

After the initial bite slowed down I left finding some pleasant solitude working a slow bite until I thought I had ten crappie to take home. Counted and found one lucky extra crappie in the livewell and headed home considering it a good day having caught a few fish and not having experienced any blood pressure elevating situations for the day.

Hope all the other boats out there and on the party brush pile had a good day and all filled their 20 fish limits. Iffen that party brush pile was anything like the party cove at Lake of the Ozarks maybe I would have moseied closer by and closely checked things out as I went by.

[RyanW]

Sounds like a great day to be on the lake... thanks for the report.

[springhillwantabe]

wtg turned down a trip to hd had a melvern trip planned that plan went south never know best laid plans of mice and men o well

[Ronald Meeder]

Good to know you could find some fish and had a good day. Nice to be able fish without someone wanting your spot, HD just gets to busy for this old country boy. When is the fish fry?

[DHJ]

Thanks for the report, LBM, glad you caught some. If all goes according to plan I hope to get out there tomorrow so if you happen to see me come on over. From what I've heard it sounds like things have slowed down some since I was there last but it's almost too nice not to go.

[fish whisperer]

Thanks for the report.

[kingfish387]

Good report LBM. LOZ PARTY COVE.Yea might have to make a pass or two though there.

[Blackdog40]

Good report thanks glad you had an enjoyable trip.

[huntcapn]

WTG Lee...no bloodshed is a good day for you out there

[PurpleCrappie]

Nice day Lee!