1st trip ever to Green River Lake

Heading to GR Lake for 1st time this Sunday. Holmes Bend was recommended as an area to start for bass. Any info re: water temp and clarity? Any tips on using jerk baits, other baits?

Any suggestions would be appreciated

I [SIZE=3]was out tuesday and the water temps were 46-47. Water was chocolate with maybe 6" of visibility. Didnt boat a fish in the hour and a half i was there. Jerkbaits might not be the best choice with no visibility at all. Heard it took 3 lbs to win a tourny sunday and 17lbs to win another, so there are fish to be caught. Id run towards the river until i found clearer water. With the water temps warming its just a matter of time before the main lake fish turn on, but when is anybodys guess[/SIZE]

I'd say if the water is cold and muddy. jigs and plastics worked on drop offs slow. Colorado blade spinner bait or a rattle trap would also be a good bet.

Thanks to the folks who offered me tips

Don't know how my profile ended up with me as a Junior member.

[QUOTE=Bill Willson;529491]Don't know how my profile ended up with me as a Junior member.[/QUOTE]

I think it is based on how many posts you have made. As you post more the decription will change.

[QUOTE=Bill Willson;529464]Heading to GR Lake for 1st time this Sunday. [/QUOTE]


Did you brave the weather...cold and 20 mph wind gust and light rain.

Picked up my new Tracker boat on Saturday at noon and went to herrington to do a couple of hours of engine break-in. Did not make it to Green River Lake today due to the weather. Will try again next weekend if weather permits.

water was 49 degrees when I put it at 10 but warmed to 52ish by mid afternoon on sunny banks. Not even a bite throwing jigs. Started throwing tube bait in late afternoon and got one 10 inch bass. Had 3-4 good fish take tube bait and made a run with it but when I tried to set the hook they spit it out.

There were a lot of boats on the lake many appeared to be crappie fishing.

It was overall a good trip and I do plan to go back again.