Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

First in line at the gate. 69°water temperature at the ramp, up to 71.8° in other spots as the day went on.
I decided to start in my "finishing "spot today. First pass,threw a Buzzbait 25x, nada. Second pass threw a 2.5 Squarebill 25x, nada. Third pass I picked up the worm rod, 2nd cast BANG! Fish of the day, 3lbs 4oz. After that worked my way down to the Guarantee tree's cove, and popped a 2 pounder there. Headed for the Brushpile, and pulled a Snot Rocket out of there and let him jump off at the boat. Moved inside the island and caught a 2lb 3oz LM there. Moved over to the deep bar off the island and threw a Paca Craw on a EWG Ned Head, hoping for a Smallie, but caught a 2.75 lb Larry instead. Headed down to the tree where I broke off the big one last trip, but didn't get a bite. Talked to a couple guys fishing off the bank and told them to try their live bait around the trees. Moved back up the east bank and hooked a nice Smallie on a worm, but he pulled the Smallmouth Spazz at boatside and threw the hook. That was the only fish I lost today. A little further north I got one more Largemouth, 2.5 lb. Went back up to the finishing spot but didn't get another bite, so I called it @ 3pm. Fun day, and only one lost fish.

1st in line


1st fish and the heaviest, 3.25lb.


Little 2pounder off the Guarantee tree.


The infamous Guarantee tree.


2.15 inside the island.


2.75lb on the Craw


2.5lb


The 2 productive baits, a Paca Craw, and a Summer Gill Dinger.

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

Nice fish and day on the water Fred. Have you tried that worm wacky style?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Four. I usually only fish wacky style in open water, or next to weeds, when they come up. I've been fishing in wood a lot, and even weedless wacky hooks get snagged in the tree branchs. Later in the year when the weed beds are up I'll try them, along with the Powerbait Max Scent ones I usually use.

DVTracker Loc: Harrisburg, PA.

Nice fish, looks like you had another great day. Those baits look good, i.e., the color and the way you have them hooked, of course the movement helps. Thank you for the pics and info.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Wow Fred, those are all very nice fish. Congrats brother.
Brad and I are headed out to the Napa tomorrow for Stripers.
Hope we can find em.🙂👍

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks DV. I fish in heavy cover, mostly wood, so burying the hook points is the only way to go. You're welcome, glad you liked them.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Steve. I hope they're finally getting up that way, you guys are overdue for a banner day. Good Luck and as always, Tight Lines!

Bassmatter Loc: Rohnert Park Ca.

Great day Fred! Congratulations buddy! You had a way better day then me! Those are some nice ones! Great photos!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Matt. Starting with the biggest one of the day, had my hopes up for some monsters. Didn't happen, but still a fun day.

DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)

Those are some hefty looking largies Fred. Nicely done! Had a better day than me!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks DC. It was a pretty good day, at least I only lost 1 this time.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Nicely done Fred!

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Nice job Fred. Good report, good pictures.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks John.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Jimmy. It was a fun day.