havasu 4-30 to 5-3

[JENSEN500]

Went to try the striper fishing in hopes of an increace of activity. We were pretty dissappointed.The striper action is unusually slow for this time of year and with the derby only 2 weeks away,we are slightly worried but have not given up as we have a ton of tricks up our sleeve we have yet to deploy. With weather forcast to be between 98 and 106 for this week,we are optimistic the fishing will take a drastic turn for the good in the next week!

As for this weekend,Kris and I took 3 of the 4 kids this weekend,knowing fishing will be at a minimum.The kids ended up slaying the bluegill at a beach in three dunes while swimming and playing with the dog.With the water temp.ranging from 69.7-73.3 depending on location,we decided to hit up a spot i like at Havasu Springson Fri. We pulled up to find stripers stacked,but unwilling to eat.We fired up the trolling motor and headed into the no wake area around the bird island.I'm throwing my all time favorite crank and Kris is throwing an underspin toward shore.I hook up first with a nice smallie that comes unbuttoned at the boat.Kris then sets the hook on a nice crappie (her first crappie ever) and i get excited to get into a school of them,never happens. We decide to call it a day at around 4 and head in.

Sat.we woke to a beautiful glass lake.We leave the house and are launching out of Cattail by 7:30. We head to our favorite cove only to find someone dropped 1 life vest and a single ski on the beach (pathetic way of claiming a beach). We do not intrude and find a beach close by. Kris and the boys do some fishing...no love.We decide to fish the area near Havasu Springs again for bass and ????? We pull up and start throwing cranks.My 4yr old boy (Andrew) gets his first smallie, i got one smallie and we find a bunch of stripers and drop bait.Catch 4-5 stripers all in the 10-12 range!!!I couldn't believe it!!!!! We decided to head in around 3 and called it a day. Headed home yesterday and will be back down there this Fri. for a week and a half or so (depending on how the fishing is).

Hope to see every one at the derby!!!!

If you are going to be there,pm me and i'll give you me cell#. come by and have some food and beer!!!!!!

(p.s. those were 10-12 INCH fish......sorry)

GOD I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!!!


THANKS FOR LOOKING,
THE JENSENS

[goodguy]

Nice! I love havasu... Basically grew up on havasu... haven't made a trip in about 5 years as I have no boat because it's semi retired... and it's just not the same without one... I miss that place!

[RRTGuy]

Looks like you had a great time with the family! I'm hoping the bite will pick up as well. Gonna try some topwater morning action this next week to get a feel for things. I still need to find a good rod for throwing the heavy Lunker Punkers and what not. Hope to have one in time for the derby. I'll see ya next Friday, give me a buzz!!

Thanks for the report!

[Big Country]

Looks like good family time Jeff...good luck in a couple of weeks.

[JENSEN500]

Looks like good family time Jeff...good luck in a couple of weeks.

Thanks,Len


Wish you could be there bro!

[JENSEN500]

Nice! I love havasu... Basically grew up on havasu... haven't made a trip in about 5 years as I have no boat because it's semi retired... and it's just not the same without one... I miss that place!

Here are some pics to remenice a bit


jeff

[Big Country]

I like the new ride...and the lighthouse in the back looks real familiar!

Yeah, I'm bummed I won't be there. I need to score some of those spring loaded attachments for the fishing line for those quick stripe bites. Someone that was with you guys last year was selling them and I should have bought a couple. Haven't really found them since.

[RRTGuy]

I like the new ride...and the lighthouse in the back looks real familiar!

Yeah, I'm bummed I won't be there. I need to score some of those spring loaded attachments for the fishing line for those quick stripe bites. Someone that was with you guys last year was selling them and I should have bought a couple. Haven't really found them since.

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How well do those work with the stripeys? I have little homemade thing I use for shore fishing thats super sensitive and never misses a bite but it doesn't work so good for open water or drifting. Always wondered about those spring things!

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[JENSEN500]

it is made by Snap'r co.
For some reason his site is not working but here is Brads #
(909) 744-4389
jeff

[JENSEN500]

/begin hijack of thread

How well do those work with the stripeys? I have little homemade thing I use for shore fishing thats super sensitive and never misses a bite but it doesn't work so good for open water or drifting. Always wondered about those spring things!

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I hear they work great! I have some but didn't get them 'til after the derby last year. I will definitly use them this year.The BOOYAA guys,Kevin and Dave, used them last year and caught all of thier fish on them including the 9lbr they got the last day.