Went out by myself and poked around and found the fish by the burned out bridge in 28-30 feet of water. Limited out on some huge sandies and caught three hybrids. The hybrid in the picture gut swallowed the slab. Was prepared today... When went with Todd Saturday had wrong size lures. Used a 3/4 oz. chartruese slab from Barlow's that I use in the winter. Sorry Moe! It's a perfect little shad looking slab. They were killing it today. Saturday was using a 1-1/2 oz. slab. Birds were diving today and was only one other boat out there. Frying these for some family in town tomorrow. All the fish I cleaned at my slip at Harbor Bay were stuffed with those shad the same size as my slab. Was funny the gulls were diving and eating all the shad that floated when I threw the fish in as I was cleaning them.... Happy Fishing.

SWEET!!! Nice job frank!! Glad ya whacked em. I went back last Sunday after our Saturday slaying, and they were nothing like what we saw day before.

They definitely seem to want a little smaller bait. Jmo.

See ya on the water
Mike

Great job!!!!!...What boat were you? I was there from 10 till 4.

Nice job Frank! sounds like you hit the jackpot today. I am hoping to get out there sometime next week. Merry Christmas

Get outta my spot! lol!

Yaffe it's a blue Glastron fish and ski... I thought more people would show up when those birds started diving. But it was just me and two guys in another boat. Did you get on them?

Keith I spoke to Terry today and we were talking about getting back out Monday. That's the back side of that new moon so hopefully they will be cooperating... I'll let you know. Hope the weather and wind cooperates....

Mike I almost went back out Sunday but didn't. Sounds like I made the right decision! I had some other poles set up with different baits and never put that pole down with that small slab on... Gotta love this winter "catching!"

I found them on the way back to the ramp at Robertson park. The birds were circling but not diving so I went to explore and it was game on!!! Didn't have to down size they were killing a 4 inch sassy. Big Sandie was 15 3/4 inches and they were agressive.

Good catch man. Im hoping to get back out there soon with RapTrap. The fish gods are a-callin'

Nice...I saw different groups of birds today but most were "scouting" it seemed until they started diving by that old bridge by the dam. Glad you found them! I saw a lot of boats not catching today....

Nice report, Frank! I will be in houston for 4 days, leaving in the morning. Will try to squeeze in a trip the new year weekend if the family let me. Merry Christmas and God bless!!

Let's do it... Call/text me when you get back. I'm off next week. Terry wants to get out also. The forecast next week looks like clear fishing ahead... Merry Christmas!

I was out there as well yesterday. I did see Yaffe for a while at the damn next time come and say Hi. I am Jimbo in a yellow center councel Kenner with a white trolling motor.

My dads attemp at taking a picture with my black berry. I am the guy without the head.



Our double.



Another nice one my dad caught.



We cought about 14 hybrids to 24 inches and a bunch of nice sandies. All fish release as always.

nice fish u guys on

Great Catch Jimbo and crew. Glad you were out there with the others taking advantage of the smooth water and GREAT fishing. Nice job

Frank and Todd you can count me in on that trip. Believe it or not ( or hope the sky doesn't fall on us ) I will be ---" OFF WORK" ---. I 'll call you Frank.

Nice job Jimbo!

Nice Jimbo....Come say hello next time you see me..I saw yall stop at the dam area then head to the red barn. Nice pic!

nice fish everyone ! Due to "circumstances beyond my control" (work !), I have only fished twice this year ... not good ! ... but hope to try Hubbard sometime between Christmas and New Years since I do have one day off. Any help on what slab/sassy shad to try would be appreciated. I will have my young son with me and we don't keep any fish, but either hybrid or sandbass lure selection would be appreciated. Sorry, I am not on the forum hardly ever due to my schedule, but any info is appreciated. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to all !

Sounds like a plan!

Jimbo nice fish! Man there is nothing like catching those hybrids. Plus fishing with your Dad it doesn't get any better than that. I figure my Dad is up in Heaven helping God stock the lakes until I get there and then we can fish together again!

Slabber- Lot of fish being caught on smaller slabs and sassy shads. I prefer chartreuse but that's just me. The key right now is put the lure down to the bottom and barely move it. Almost like a crappie bite. Pull the rod up quickly as soon as feel the tap. You'll hear everyone calling it deadsticking. Good luck!

Thanks for the info/help. With a slab, do you just hold it still, just off the bottom, and not move it at all ? I have never "dead stick" a slab or sassy slab, so please excuse my lack of knowing exactly what to do with it. And can you drift doing this, or I would guess you just stay in a spot over the fish ? Thanks.

The fish will move around some and recently the birds have been the "guide" to let you know where the fish are. Yes just hold it still or move it ever so slightly up and down a couple inches. I also experiment and some times come up off the bottom a crank or two and do the same slow moving routine. You can drift but the last two times I was out it was almost dead still. Once the fish started biting I used my trolling motor to move with the birds. The fish are lethargic this time of year due to the cold water hence the slow bite. But they will bite... Also if you see people catching fish fish with them. These are big schools of fish and there's plenty for everyone. Next week looks perfect weather wise. So that's a plus. Post an update on how you do... Happy Fishing.

Thanks a bunch for the info. We will give it a try one day next week (hopefully !). This will be a new "experiment" for us trying this method in winter. So, we'll be a couple of newbies at it, but it'll be fun to try something new. Thanks !

Thanks Fishboy Frank & all others for the info help ... to report back(sorry it is a late report !), Wednesday was the only day I had off and my son and I tried to get on Hubbard but the wind was too much for my small boat. We went bank catfish fishing instead and managed 4 keeper channel cats, so it wasn't a total loss. Back to work now, and hope everyone has a great 2012 !
Thanks.

Slabber you will get them next time! I'm going to get back out tomorrow with my brother again. Happy New Year....

Frank I am looking for a full report from your Brother and you today. lol Back to work today but it is all good. I got a break and caught some fish

Keith those weather boys messed up! The wind was blowing strong out of the North. They called for 5-10 we got 10-15 and gusty. Terry and I texted all morning and they ended staying home which was a smart decision... It was really slow and cold. Hot soup, a fire, and two good bowl games last night helped me forget the earlier part of the day...

Yes Frank I was looking out the window here at work today and I was thinking ya'll would have a rough "COLD" time out there. I am just glad that ya'll made it home safe. I was worried when I didn't hear from you yesterday. I can't stop thinking about the absolute BLAST we had Saturday. Have a good week and God Bless

Keith I was too busy trying to not take water over the front of the boat and fighting the spray going through the waves! My brother and I looked like a couple popsicles out there... Now today blowing out of the south... Back at the grind at work and I am in slow motion. Posted to Austin's thread just now and had a question on there for you... I told my brother that you and I got a sun tan Saturday and then yesterday it was freezing. Full moon coming up on the 9th. May try to get out on weekend weather and wind permitting....

LOL Frank I just now read this. The Grind has had a hold on me today also. I bet you and your Brother were frozen when ya'll got in. We did get some sun on our faces Saturday. Too bad the weather took a turn on ya'll. I might try to get out Sunday if the forecast holds like it is. Have a good rest of the week

You too Keith! I may go Saturday. Sunday have some plans. The way this weather is looking I may be "sick" one day this week! Lot less wind....

Frank this morning would have been a good day to be sick. LOL It is 12:15 and there is STILL no wind. I can't seem to get the good weather to line up with the weekends. LOL We have to work this saturday so Sunday might be my day. Unless they want us to come in sunday as well.

I may try to hit some of the afternoon tomorrow. I can't take this... Someone has to feed those poor fish- it's winter! If do will let you know what transpires....

Thursday looks good wind wise. I'll hit Hubbard mid morning if the wind is fishable.

I hit you up in another post also. Trying to get out this afternoon myself. I'll keep an eye out for you....

Frank, You and Jeff go out there and GET ON SOME FISH!!! it is an absolute beautiful day and I wish I could be out there as well. So catch a yellow or a drum for me Keep all the hybrids and sandies for yourselves LOL

Happy fishing and Gob bless

Today looks gorgeous for fishing!!!!!!

Somebody's gotta fix all these toilets for the ( world)!!!

That's how I feel sometimes.
Go get em guys

Keith it was perfect out... Unlike those gale force winds you and I had last Saturday! Terry and Ray are out on Hubbard today. They asked if I wanted to come along but work is calling me... Posted that I'm going with Matt Cartwright on Twok Saturday. Now that ought to be some fun... I'm sure some pictures will follow. BTW Sunday says 61 and light south wind. May end up going with my brother... I'm on-call next week so want to get all the fishing in I can....

I am glad you got to take advantage of the perfect day for fishing. I was pulling for you and enjoyed the picture you sent me. I am also glad that Jeff (Yaffe ) was able to get out there and fish beside you. And Yes Sunday is the day for me out there. So I will hollar at you saturday and touch base. WAY to GO Frank and Jeff

Ps: I just looked at the weather for sunday morning and it is going to be blowing a whopping 2 mph and stay that way for the next four hours starting at 8 am LOL

Saturday is calling for north winds at 6 mph....Going to try get back out on Hubbard with my son. He's been working alot lately so I'm trying to talk him into making a trip.

Jeff I would come out there saturday but we are working that day so it will have to be Sunday for me. Good Luck when you go. Terry and Ray are wearing them out right now out there. I keep getting pictures sent to me here at work ---LOL---

BTW Jeff they are in the cove again and have been holding there for hours.....

Hope the front doesn't shut them down

Jeff I honestly think that it won't turn off until after mondays cold front hits. It is only going to be 9 degrees cooler at 60 deg. that it is right now. And the wind is suppose to be from the ESE at one point sunday before the monday front comes in.