03-29-2015, 05:41 PM
First, the report:
My friend and I motored from the back of the wash to Black Island hitting every cove, wall, point, and rock pile we came across, pulling in both spawning and post-spawn LMB. Farther south of the wash, the water hovers around 65, whereas the temperature is several degrees higher, closer to 70, in the coves of the wash.
Altogether, we produced quality fish on a lot of different lures, but topwater took the cake as best producer. Buzzbaits and walk-the-dog style baits pulled quality bass from points, and frogs emptied out bushy coves. Drop shots took care of bedding fish, and spinnerbaits pulled them up out of deep water. The lake is in great form for fishing, very satisfying day
Now the Question:
Striper were, and have been, tough to come by for me. I've spent time at my usual striper haunts but can't seem to consistently get on the schools--just fish here and there. Where have they gone? It seems like they're away from the north-western portion of Boulder Basin--is this correct? Let me know if you've heard the latest striper word from around the campfire or have recently been on them!
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My friend and I motored from the back of the wash to Black Island hitting every cove, wall, point, and rock pile we came across, pulling in both spawning and post-spawn LMB. Farther south of the wash, the water hovers around 65, whereas the temperature is several degrees higher, closer to 70, in the coves of the wash.
Altogether, we produced quality fish on a lot of different lures, but topwater took the cake as best producer. Buzzbaits and walk-the-dog style baits pulled quality bass from points, and frogs emptied out bushy coves. Drop shots took care of bedding fish, and spinnerbaits pulled them up out of deep water. The lake is in great form for fishing, very satisfying day
Now the Question:
Striper were, and have been, tough to come by for me. I've spent time at my usual striper haunts but can't seem to consistently get on the schools--just fish here and there. Where have they gone? It seems like they're away from the north-western portion of Boulder Basin--is this correct? Let me know if you've heard the latest striper word from around the campfire or have recently been on them!
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