Day Fished: 11/14/2000
Bait / Lures Used: P.B., nightcrawlers
Water Temp.: ?
Water Color: Stained
Fished From: Shore
Report: Decided to ditch work today and try a little trout fishing. Slept in and got to the lake around noon after purchasing some nightcrawlers in advance at a local tackle store. (Thanks Fongster) Found the west shore a little crowded for a tues. but still got a nice spot just past the rental boat dock. Lost 3 fish right away due to weeds and light line. Had one good one that pulled lots of drag before he got stuck in the weeds and broke the #2 test. Switched to #4 test. Got one about 2 pounds and then I hook another nice one, this time on #4 test. Fought him for about 15 min and with the help of a fellow angler, netted a nice 8.35 pounder. Got one more 1.5 pounder and left about 3pm. Most everyone around me had a couple of fish, I saw a few limits at the cleaning station as well. Carl was right, you have to cast out far to get past the weeds. I would recommend #4 test, the #2 doesn't hold up well against the weeds.
Rating: Excellent