tlombardozzi

What's strange about the bass fishing is we used to KILL the smallies with very little largie action, now in the past years, can't buy a smallie out there. Seems all related to when we started seeing Zebra mussels followed by the algae blooms. The one thing that has stayed constant has been the bluegill fishing, right off our dock with a bobber and jig with a wax worm catching slobs that you cannot get your hand around them to grab them.

It's good to hear good reports, my parents have a place on the East side right directly across from where the California Ranch used to be, I grew up fishing there and have some great memories. Lately though, fishing has seemed to die off, terrible algae blooms during the summer. My parents have the place for sale so it will be sad to see that come to an end. We used to murder the Walleyes in front of his place this time of year.

Nice job

Nice fish. Thanks for the report

Headed out this afternoon with Erupprecht for a shakedown on his boat, we fished back and forth in front of Shipbuilders. Most productive depth was 16 fow but we didn't really venture out as the wind and waves were blowing us all over the place. We just ran flat lines with Smithwicks and J-9's. Caught 3 browns and got one 15# King. Fire Tiger and Orange caught the fish. Truly a bonus to catch the King. Fished from 5 to 7:30 PM

Thanks, wasn't sure as they do have a different profile

What is the difference with running a 'slasher' style paddle for meat rigs compared to the standard style? Are these better for running these rigs? It seems like from past posts and pics, the standard paddles are used in a larger (11") size, just wondering what this slasher paddle has for benefits in using them. Thanks!

Thanks. I wasn't sure what the difference was with the profile.

Are these paddles that are used when running meat rigs?

Sorry for your loss Thanks for the report

Beautiful morning to fish though. My brother and I see you out there all the time, you probably saw his boat as we were launching, he has a maroon lund predator.

Great report! I thought we had a decent morning getting 10 but everytime I read your posts I realize how green I am. I can't imagine catching the frequency of fish that you consistently produce.

Good luck!

My brother, Eruprecht and I went out this morning, went 10 for 14, all browns from Shipbuilders to Webster Pier. Firetiger was the best color in the stained water areas. Biggest brown probably 7 lbs. First time we got doubles which was cool, ended up with 2 doubles. Beautiful morning to fish

Thanks for the tip. I really want to try it out this summer.

One other question, if using a bait head rig like a Rhys Davis, when you rig the meat, what do you do to 'tune' it to roll? I heard you need to insert a piece of wire into the meat, is that accurate? Or does the bait head roll on its own?

I agree a wealth of information. Thank you all that contributed.

Thanks, basically a firetiger unless I am missing something....appreciate you posting the pic dvdegeorge

I have heard about the Billy Baroo color but can't find a link to see what the color looks like, does anyone have a pic they can post?