Fishing Assc. Recap

Just got back home after 2 days spent at the Lake. My father, Sonny, and I attended the Fishing Assoc. meeting Thurs. night. It was nice to see some old friends and meet some new ones.

One thing we are gonna try is a fishing rodeo. I opened my big mouth about having one and the next thing I knew everybody thought it was a good idea and then put me in charge of trying to make it happen. I should listen more and talk less, I guess.

We hope to have it some time in May. I'll be working on getting it together. The Fishing Assoc. has pledged to offer some very nice prizes. There will be at least 4 divisions... a Men's, a Lady's , a junior, and an open division. Also there will be big fish prizes for all types of fish. It will be open to any Lake property owner and their family. There will be NO entry fee. We want everybody that can to participate.

Also, according to the last Lake shocking, we still need to get more bass out. We still need to keep anything under 17 inches. Please try to keep these fish. Also keep all catfish, yellow bass and crappie.

My dad and I were able to fish a little this morning. The swirling wind made it tough. We had to go to the protected banks to keep from being blown away. The bream bite was good on crickets. Not real good on the artificial baits. A couple of bass hit on plastic worms tight against the bank. Lately the bass hits have come fishing something real slow, like worms or jigs. I think the up and down weather has affected the bedding of the bream and the crappie spawn. Also lot's of rain has hurt putting fresh water in the Lake and causing the water level to fluctuate. Maybe it will stabilize soon.

The bass were schooling about 8:30 around the No Wake marker just inside the Fishing Lake. We used to could throw anything in these schools and get a hit. However, the last couple of years the fish have gotten finicky about what they will hit. I've had a lot of luck throwing a black or blue Zero worm or a Sinko worm in the middle of them. Just cast it in and let it sink. You don't need a weight, just a regular worm hook. This worm sinks slow and the fish usually hit it on the way down. Watch your line. When it starts moving, slowly take up the slack and then set the hook.

The only crank bait we've had much luck with in the schools lately, is 1/4 oz. Red Eye Shad by Strike King.. The Sexy Shad color has been the best for us. It has a different fall to it. Throw it in the middle of the school and let it sink. Then reel it in. Also try "yo-yoing" it.

Albert also said the jig of choice for the crappie is the Electric Chicken color.

I'll be getting out the details about the fishing rodeo as soon as I get an email list of all the Lake members. Until then get out and go fishing. We are very fortunate to have a fishing Lake like we do. Please take advantage of it.

Don't forget about the Fish Fry at the clubhouse Sat night. I would love to be there but will be in Starkville for the spring football game. ( After the last few years, I just want to see somebody in maroon and white win a game.)

I'm gonna need some help getting the rodeo together. All volunteers will be greatly appreciated.

Feel free to e-mail me anytime. Ideas, suggestions, news, fishing reports or whatever is on your mind.