Dale 1/3, clear around state dock 52

[rickhise]

After struggling for a couple days I begin reading some of the post on Small Jaws and decided my routine was not helping.
Moving off channel banks, I moved to some transition banks which changed from mud to broken rock then to shelves and it paid off.

I was able to stay busy most of all mid afternoon, drifting live bait on the bottom bouncing it anywhere between 21/26 ft range paid off. Boated 7/8 fish nothing real heavy but fun


http://m.imgur.com/vs7duLH

Sorry I don't get on here everyday to help those of you wanting lake conditions
My email is check regular if I can help send me a note [email protected]
Usually look at it daily

[rickhise]

Not muddy at all near Lilly or state dock. No noticeable trash
Stain means instead of 8 ft of visibility it's may be 4 ft

[FlyLie]

After struggling for a couple days I begin reading some of the post on Small Jaws and decided my routine was not helping.
Moving off channel banks, I moved to some transition banks which changed from mud to broken rock then to shelves and it paid off.

I was able to stay busy most of all mid afternoon, drifting live bait on the bottom bouncing it anywhere between 21/26 ft range paid off. Boated 7/8 fish nothing real heavy but fun


http://m.imgur.com/vs7duLH

Sorry I don't get on here everyday to help those of you wanting lake conditions
My email is check regular if I can help send me a note [email protected]
Usually look at it daily

Thanks Rick, you are a true gentlemen. Hope I can return the same to you on Lake Cumberland some day.

[kybluediver1]

I second that. I enjoy reading your winter reports. By the way, I took your advice and finally pulled the trigger on a couple bait runner reels for my live bait fishing. Has helped with hookup ratio tremendously in the first two outings. Plus the kids love to listen for that reel sing.

[rickhise]

They are fairly rugged I have been using them for 5/6 years. Mine take a beating from others using them

Handle getting bent along with the bail, but mechanically solid

[Devils Horse]

Thanks.

I fished with Rick a few years ago, he's a good and knowledgeable guy. Don't know if he's guiding or not...if he is take him up on it.

[bluegrass]

Which model is your favorite?

[rickhise]

Which model is your favorite?

I like the middle model # 30

For some reason I think the 20 is a smaller frame 30 is in the middle, 40 is on a larger frame,
I try to stick with 6.5 ft spin rod med / heavy action
For those that are learning or may have a drag issue
a little faster wippy er tip may make up for some mistakes at boat side

Small mouth will always make a second or third dive before u net em

[rickhise]

Thanks.

I fished with Rick a few years ago, he's a good and knowledgeable guy. Don't know if he's guiding or not...if he is take him up on it.

We need to fish together and get Michael Bean to help us

[Devils Horse]

We need to fish together and get Michael Bean to help us

All Bean wants do at Dale is throw the umbrella. Have to admit though, the boy is a pretty good stick. (Don't tell him I said that.)

Dale largemouth are big and numerous too. Green...brown, I don't care, need to get over there.

[rickhise]

Not much on size but stayed busy an hopeful
http://imgur.com/a/xaKrB