I went fishing yesterday on the Hickman, mostly just through what's considered the Veteran's Park area. Caught quite a few nice bluegill, pumpkinseeds, hooked into a smallie, but he came unhooked right as I was about to lip him. However, I just couldnt get the majority of bass to go for anything I threw their way. Couldnt even get them interested in most anything. I knew they'd be skiddish, as the water is fairly clear, and they get fished a lot

Is there any better area to fish on the Hickman than where I was? If you've had luck hooking into some of the bass in there, what worked best for you?

Also, when I was there, I saw a spotted gar, maybe a foot and a half in length, about as round as a soda can, just cruising in the creek as well. Didnt know Hickman had any spotted gar in it!