Lake Belton – The week in review – 723 fish

For the 7-day span from Oct. 20th to Oct. 26th, I fished with 5 parties.

Observations:
1. The morning bite is currently longer and stronger than the afternoon bite.
2. “Playing” the fronts so as to be fishing in pre-frontal conditions or prior to calm, bright post-frontal conditions is helpful.
3. No helpful bird activity has yet materialized.
4. Post-turnover consolidation of fish on deep topography is evident.
5. With low-70F water, fish are taking fast-moving baits.
6. Of these 723 fish landed, 118 came on downriggers, 580 came on the MAL Lure, and 25 were taken otherwise.
7. Some uncertainty lies ahead thanks to this week’s extended cold spell.

See the MAL Lure here: MAL Lure

See tutorial video on how to work the MAL Lure here: MAL Lure video

The results were as follows:

20 Oct: Helm Party of 2 adults in the morning: 96 fish (94 white bass, 1 hybrids striper, 1 largemouth bass)
Full report here: Full report

21 Oct: Post party of 2 adults in the morning: 175 fish (170 white bass, 5 hybrid striper)
Full report here: Full report

21 Oct: Rocke party of 2 youth in the afternoon: 105 fish (80 white bass, 25 sunfish)
Full report here: Full report

24 Oct: Godfrey party of 4 adults in the morning; 217 fish (216 white bass, 1 short hybrid striped bass)
Full report here: Full report

26 Oct: Condit party of 2 adults in the morning: 130 fish (126 white bass, 3 legal hybrid striped bass, 1 largemouth bass)
Full report here: Full report

Nice post and fish. Good job.

Great post!

+1

Look forward to our trip with you next month!

Bob I just wanted to tell you I finally got to use your slab today and limited in a cpl hours on whites. Love it. Great lure. Even got a double hook up with the stinger.