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[NFCD I]

Well, didn't have to go deep today 1/18. Took a quick turn with the u-rig around the east end to see what was up and got hit pretty quick by a schoolie while it was still pretty dark. Pulled up near a shoreline and waited for the top water action to go off. Threw the Sammy and jerkbait around for nada. Decided to drop the rig and troll. Hit another 2 pounder then it started. Hooked up a 12 pounder followed by a 7 then a 5 pound. So by 8:30 had 5 on board. Things died out after that and I left around 10:15 after taking a turn around the ramp 2 area. Water is up to 53*ish.

Thanks for the update. A 12, 7 and a 5 is a pretty good month for a lot of us. I'm going out one day this week. I think I'll throw swim baits first thing in the morning, do a little bass fishing, and then I'm going to drift and dead stick for stripers deep.

[TroutOnly]

ice jigs are good for deep fish ,i like bouncing a big plastic swimbait off the bottom as i drift,,,,,,,,,,,,,,T/O,,,,,,,,

[P.A.W.]

I'll have to try that Bob. That day is coming. Was out there today MLK day. Bite was just OK and only good until about 8:00am. Got a few schoolies and one 6 1/2lb.

[NFCD I]

ice jigs are good for deep fish ,i like bouncing a big plastic swimbait off the bottom as i drift,,,,,,,,,,,,,,T/O,,,,,,,,

I'm still pretty new at this game. Is an Ice Jig a spoon like a Krocodile?

Thanks for your help,
Dale

[P.A.W.]

no, it's an odd minnow looking thing with a hook on the nose, tail, and one on the belly..... http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/ice-jig-lures

[NFCD I]

That's a bait I probably would have never given a second look at walking the isles at BP.
Thanks Pat

[ddoskocil]

Nice job Pat. Jealous. Ankle surgery tomorrow - out probably at least 2 weeks for fishing. I'll let you know when I'm ready! Til then, keep posting.

[trout masterson]

Nice job Pat. Jealous. Ankle surgery tomorrow - out probably at least 2 weeks for fishing. I'll let you know when I'm ready! Til then, keep posting.

Noooo. Ankle surgery?? Hope everything goes well man. After your recovery you have to put me on some striper on the fly!!

[NFCD I]

I fished the lake this morning. Threw 4" swim baits until 7:30 when they shut down. I got 1 at 7#, 6#, 3#, and 2 at 2#. Then I tried trolling until 9:00 for nothing. Bass fished for an hour for nothing. Then I tries Dead Sticking in deep water for another hour for nothing. Off the water at 11:30.

[P.A.W.]

Looks like the pattern is the same. The bite seems to end a few minutes earlier each day. We'll see what happens with the new moon....