Bruce, I'm a big fan of fishing heavy cover, mainly wood, with fairly light tackle. My favorite rigs are medium/fast spinning rods with 10lb braid and an 8lb fluoro leader. I like fishing unweighted, Texas rigged stick worms or a craw/creature. Whether blowdowns, standing timber, or brushpiles, there's ALWAYS a Bass or 3 hanging around, and enticing them to come out and play is a blast. I like to pick apart each piece of the wood, starting at the deepest end, then working back to the shoreline. Using weightless rigs prevents most snags. Toss your bait in and let it sink watching for strikes on the drop. Gently retrieve your bait a foot or two and let it drop again. Working your way through the branches slowly, until you feel a bump or weight on the line, then Rip some Lips! Try and work the fish out of the wood ASAP. It's a very exciting and rewarding way to catch Bass, IMHO.

Hi Bruce, I just got got on here after a you could say a long day. I was reading all the replies and I thought I'd reply. I could maybe spend a weekend with you. I live in Alliance and when I get a chance to go I fish both Deer Creek and Walborn. Only thing Deer Creek is electric only. I know Walborn has a good boat launch. Main thing is to enjoy it it. The more you can take it out the more comfortable you'll get doing it. The most important part tho is safety first. The replies are good from everyone. Curtis @ C&M Locksmithing