Tough bite: It was 79 degrees at 515 this morning, so I knew it was going to be a hot day. However, I didn’t know fishing was to be that tough. I believe I threw about 15 different...

Eyecrosser Loc: Camdenton Mo. Lake of Ozarks.

It was 79 degrees at 515 this morning, so I knew it was going to be a hot day. However, I didn’t know fishing was to be that tough. I believe I threw about 15 different baits-mostly plastics. It starting get really warm around 1030, considering there was no breeze. Then I remembered the summer Gil senko type bait my buddy Fredfish told me to try. I picked a single dock standing alone, halfway back in a cove. Put the bait on a 3/0 hook with a 3/16 pegged weight and skipped it way up under the dock. Low and behold, my line tightened up and I caught my only keeper of the day, about 3&1/2 lbs.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Eyecrosser wrote:

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Well alright. It's a really pretty one too.
Fred would never steer you wrong. Congrats.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Eyecrosser wrote:

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Two very smart fellas! 😁
Nice bass, buddy!

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Eyecrosser wrote:

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Nice Eye. Glad it worked for you.
Glad Fred found them n passed it on👍👍

I went to a small lake Wednesday.
Not a tick. Even on the summer gill.
Still can't find zoom mag worm summer gill.
Air temp was 64 at 7am 91at 2pm
Water temp 78+ to 81.
No docks to fish.
Are tough going to St Claire?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Eyecrosser wrote:

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Nice catch Rich! Glad it worked for you. I've had excellent results with them in some places, but in others my old fav Watermelon /Red flake still rules. I'm really not sure why, but as long as one of them works, I'm happy. Thanks for sharing buddy.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Nice Eye. Glad it worked for you.
Glad Fred found them n passed it on👍👍

I went to a small lake Wednesday.
Not a tick. Even on the summer gill.
Still can't find zoom mag worm summer gill.
Air temp was 64 at 7am 91at 2pm
Water temp 78+ to 81.
No docks to fish.
Are you going to St Claire?

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice one ☝️

Eyecrosser Loc: Camdenton Mo. Lake of Ozarks.

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Nice Eye. Glad it worked for you.
Glad Fred found them n passed it on👍👍

I went to a small lake Wednesday.
Not a tick. Even on the summer gill.
Still can't find zoom mag worm summer gill.
Air temp was 64 at 7am 91at 2pm
Water temp 78+ to 81.
No docks to fish.
Are tough going to St Claire?

No. I went in 2021 and want impressed.

Eyecrosser Loc: Camdenton Mo. Lake of Ozarks.

Fredfish wrote:

Nice catch Rich! Glad it worked for you. I've had excellent results with them in some places, but in others my old fav Watermelon /Red flake still rules. I'm really not sure why, but as long as one of them works, I'm happy. Thanks for sharing buddy.

When you catch 20 fish on offer er baits, and the only one keeper on that single bait, it’s a great bait. Thanks again for sharing.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Eyecrosser wrote:

When you catch 20 fish on offer er baits, and the only one keeper on that single bait, it’s a great bait. Thanks again for sharing.

My pleasure Rich. Butch told me about a sale at Dicks, 5 for $10. Our store was pretty cleaned out, so I looked through what was left and saw those. I grabbed the last 2 they had and 3 other colors. I tried those first, when my favorite wasn't working. Caught a half dozen fish on them and thought, there might be something to these. I still haven't tried the others
You can never have too many bullets.