Rockport Perch Jerkin' 8-23-22 (With Video)

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nice basket full TD, looks great! Was wondering how the water was holding up this year. Looks like ice fishing will be good this winter.

Yep.  Don't know if you caught Adam Eakle's show on Rockport a couple of weeks ago.  They were fishing for kokes and caught a couple.  But they also caught several big chunky rainbows.  And with the higher water levels the fish should be more comfy and the "usual" patterns and locations should hold up. 

As far as the perch are concerned, it looks like the populations of all sizes are substantial.  There was evidently a good spawn and plenty of larger perch too.  I already posted one pic of baby perch schools in 22 feet of water.  And I saw MANY schools in several depths...including one at about 40 feet.  Also saw a few schools of larger perch in several areas.  As always, it will take some searching to find them and some finesse to catch them.  You cain't ketch 'em where they ain't.