Post by Billy Harris on Dec 13, 2009 20:25:47 GMT -5
Well i ventured out today hoping to explore some new waters, specifically the hot holes. I didnt get out until 1pm and for headed up the river toward what I thought was the hot water areas. Not sure where they are my map does not show them. I went several miles up from Inland Shores Marina and found some deep water and shallow water to try and no luck. The water temps was 53-55 so I know I was close to the hot water areas but not exactly sure. Where are those areas or creeks? Anyway I did nto even get a bite up there so I came back down toward the dam. I fished some docks, points and brush. About 3:30 I ended up on a main lake point and noticed lots of baitfish in about 16ft of water mostly suspended about 10ft. I threw my little jig in and it sank about 5 ft and stopped, i set the hook and right away knew it was a big fish but it came unbuttoned just as quick. I picked up a jerkbait and caught a few small spots. I got stuck on something and had to go get it and noticed arches pined to a sharp break in about 10ft of water. I got my jig back out and commenced to whackin fish for the next hour on that little drop from 4ft to 10ft to 20ft in about a span of 10yrds. I ended up catching 15 bass, missing several more. I had 8 keepers over 14" but none bigger then 16". My biggest was a 16" spot. best 5 maybe 9lbs or so. Other then that one little spot I stumbled on I did not get any bites any other places I tried. Water temps was 47 degrees. I was surprised how shallow I caught some of these fish, most were 10ft or less.