For the Week Ending Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018

Monday, Aug. 20 (from Ron)...Water was falling at a good clip this evening, and I thought the outflow would make for a good bite, but it didn't. Very murky from last night's rain and the heavy outflow. Hope the gauge drops to low 2s soon. Caught a couple dink bass and a handful of  really small white perch. The biggest dink fell to the micro spinnerbait.

Wednesday, Aug. 22 (from Ron)...My target was bowfin, but I couldn't find any. Bass bite was solid, and I ended up with 11 between 7 and 8 p.m. All fell to either Swim Senko or Zoom U vibe worm. Most were dinks, but a few were over a pound, with the biggest at 1-5. I got it in the yak and unhooked him, ending up with two hooks. I guess he was carrying one around. On the very next cast, I had a big thump and started to reel so I could feel the weight. However, I felt nothing, and when I got to the end, there was no hook, no worm, nothing. Gain one, lose one, I reckon. Must have been a gar or bowfin. Also caught a lone warmouth and lost a decent striper yakside that may have been a keeper. Was a rewarding trip.

Thursday, Aug. 23 (from Ken)...It was a short day (fished from 7 a.m. to 12 noon), but 'twas nevertheless somewhat productive--once I found a lure that would get their attention. Early on, I went through a topwater bait, a spinnerbait, and a worm, with absolutely nothing happening. Because I already had a crankbait tied on, I picked up that rod, and after letting the boat drift within easy casting range of a laydown, tossed the crankbait up beside it, only to have a bass immediately grab it and start taking a little drag. Finally got him in the boat, though, and he weighed 2-5. Went on to catch three more bass and a bluegill, all on the same crankbait. Can't say enough good things about the weather today. While the breeze made for some errant casts, it made for comfortable temperatures, too. Sure hope the forecasters are right about these nice days hanging around throughout the weekend.

Thursday, Aug. 23 (from Ron)...Been a few years since I visited the shallow and stumpy Cow Creek. Did the long haul from North Landing Road since the weather was nice. Caught five dinks and a decent 2-13, as well as a small sunfish. Not too bad. Micro spinnerbait and plastic worms.

Friday, Aug. 24 (from Ron)...With about a foot drop in the river gauge, I was hoping for a good bite. Not so much. Even in my go to (Milldam), just couldn't find the bite. Got two small white perch, and lost something taking drag (bowfin???), but didn't land a bass. At least, the weather was nice! Water was clear and found a bunch of grass, just no bite.

Friday, Aug. 24 (from Ray)... I fished Whitehurst today and was skunked. I tried to catch the fish I saw on the fish finder but didn’t get a single bite. There were fish everywhere on the screen but not interested in what I offered. Met a couple guys who did catch some crappie (on live bait) and bass. Another person said he fished Lake Smith yesterday and caught 10 bass,  with the largest going 3 pounds.

Saturday, Aug. 25 (from Ron)...Fished Milldam this morning with my son from 7 to 11. He was finding bass, while I was settling for dink panfish. Right before we quit, I managed a 1-15. Kid got four, but nothing over 1-5. He had the numbers, but I had the weight.

Sunday, Aug. 26 (from Ron)...Got tired of the same ol same ol, so I went to a "new" spot. Launched Back Bay on a gorgeous morning and had a pretty good trip. Lost count of the floating snakes at about six; they were everywhere but not aggressive. Even saw a couple about 200 yards off shore in the Bay. First fish hit and ran with the worm--it was a real drag screamer and never jumped, so was sure it was a big bowfin. Much to my surprise, it was a beautiful bass weighing in at 5-0. Went on to catch a 1-8 and two dinks. All came on Zoom U Vibe worms. Threw a spinnerbait and caught a few dink white perch. Also lost something of size on a Mann's One-Minus.

Sunday, Aug. 26 (from Ray)...My son, Barry, and I wanted to spend some time together, so we fished Albright's and the North River. We had high pressure, full moon, and high water, but the fish were cooperative. Three bass, three catfish, two bluegills, one nice crappie,  and 22 perch. The perch bite was on. Most were small, but a few were in the midsize range. We released everything. Beetlespins, grubs and chatter baits were the lures of the day.