West Boggs Fish Story

[MikeAxsom]

I tried Boggs last week. Caught several nice fish early. Had a good time, but definitely not worth the $13.20 launch fee. From now on I'm just going to have to stop at Patoka instead of driving by it on my way to Boggs

I am willing to agree with you that it may not have been worth the fee to you. Worth of any service is a very subjective thing and can not be determined by anyone but the buyer. With that in mind I'd have to say that if you felt it was not worth the cost, it probably was not, for you. I'm glad a lot of other people feel otherwise, since that is what keeps things going here.

I wish you the best at Patoka. That is a great lake too. I visit there myself and always enjoy it.

I do have to ask, again; as I often do when someone says a rate is too high, what do you think it the right price, and on what is that value perception based? Or looking at it the other way, what do you think should be added to make the experience worth the rate? Here is your real opportuntiy to be heard, and to possibly make a difference.

[LJP]

Mike, coming down Sunday to bass fish. What is happening on the lake?

[MikeAxsom]

Mike, coming down Sunday to bass fish. What is happening on the lake?

Most of th guys I am hearing from are still doing well, and catching some nice bass. I thinnk it has slowed some from the activity level of May and June, but that is pretty normal here. The water is in good shape, not excessivly muddy, and the relativly cool temps for this time of year have the O2 level in good shape.

Although you are going for bass, one thing I'm surprised at this year is the number of respectible bluegill being taken out. The numbers are hugh, and people are giving the fish cleaning station a workout. The size in not as good as a few years ago, but pleanty big enough for the table. I expected much less from that part of the fishery this year.

This is the pleasure boating season, so if you plan to fish, I'd try to get in early, take some time of mid-day and then go back out late. Expect to see some jets skis and to have your temper tested a little from that. Maybe pray for rain. The fish seem to enjoy it and the jet skiers don't.

[redearhoosier]

Mike,
Does Boggs still possess quality redear fishing? I remember a few years back, people were catching very large redear out of that lake, but the shad have hurt the panfish.

People should be locked up on the spot if caught putting shad into a lake. A month in jail and a 2500.00 fine should do the trick.