3/1/2024: Friend Cliffshot and I went structure fishing for white bass and caught 42. Most were on 20 to 22 fow humps and points down near the dam. Best baits were 1/4 oz Little Cleo, small white slab, and #4 silver Mepps jigged on the bottom. As of today the water temp is 58 degrees F.
Last edited by Dennis Christian; 03/05/2404:15 AM.
Thanks for the update Dennis. Yesterday I was cleared to resume fun activities like fishing and golf. I have been taking care of my wife after her surgery. Now that she's on the mend, I think I'll hit the lake this afternoon.
I spent a few hours looking around since it has been a while since I've been out. The water temps I saw were from 61 to 64. I looked at a number of spots in the 14 - 16 FOW and 20 - 22 FOW range. While I saw fish in both depths, the most active fish were 14 - 16 foot range. The area I concentrated the longest on was spillway hump. The fish were hanging tight around any type of structure you could find. When you got the lure in the area of the fish they would chase it. I saw Dennis and Cliffshot right as I just got started. When I saw them they were just looking.
Thanks, Gene. It got better yesterday. We caught 68 from 12:15 to 3 PM. Sixty-five were white bass, one 17 inch hybrid, one cat, and one yellow bass. Most fish were in 14 to 18 fow. Caught most on Mepps #4.
3/7/2024: Graham and I fished from about 3:15 to 6:30 PM and caught 78: one legal hybrid, 4 short ones, 4 cats, 4 yellow bass, and the rest white bass. We were on a main lake ridge in 20 fow with 40 fow on both sides. We did best by casting Boblades and retrieving fast along the bottom. Water temp was 58 degrees.
3/11/2024: Took my great nephew Caleb fishing on CC. We fished for white bass and hybrids from 10AM to 2:45 PM and caught 101: 7 legal hybrids, 5 short hybrids, 2 yellow bass, 2 cats, and the rest white bass. Most were caught on a 20 to 25 fow Ridge near the dam and a 17 fow Hump near the dam. We also found some under birds briefly in the dsame area. We caught most by making long casts with a chartreuse BoBlade with silver spinner and cranking back to the boat fast but near the bottom. Also caught some on Silver Mepps4, Panther Martin spinner, and 1/3 Oz Little Cleo. We went back out late and caught another 43 in 1 1/2 hours including 5 more hybrids 3 legal..
3/14/2024: Graham and I went out from 9:45 AM to 3:45 PM and again from 5 PM to 7:30 PM and caught a total of 175: 8 legal hybrids, 9 short hybrids, 2 cats, a crappie, and the rest white bass. Most of the whites were big - 13 to 16 inches. There were two patterns today. One was near the dam fishing humps in 16 to 23 fow. The other was fishing under the gulls at the southwest edge of Crappie Island Flats. - -some just beyond the edge in 48 fow. Fish were easy to see on side-scan. Early on the loons were pushing the shad to the surface, but later the fish were pushing them up. We caught most of the fish on BoBlades, but also caught quite a few on silver Little Cleos and #4 silver Mepps.
Today Cliff (cliffshot) and I hosted Bob Maindelle at Cedar Creek Lake - our return treat for his hosting us earlier at Lake Belton. We picked a good day. There was bird action all morning - - and a real boat show. But plenty of fish for everybody. We fished the birds from about 8 AM to 11:30, then took Bob to fish some Cedar Creek structures. We found fish on most of the structures in about 20 fow and caught about 40% of our 265 fish there. We caught 5 legal and 7 short hybrids, 2 yellow bass, a cat, and the rest white bass. On average, the white bass under the birds were bigger than the ones on structure. We stopped at 1:35 PM still catching fish. Bob caught most of his on his hazy-eyed slab and his MAL Mepps spinner, Cliff caught them on a blade bait and slab, and I caught most of mine on a BoBlade. I did put on one of Bob's hazy-eyed slabs after seeing how well he did with them fishing straight down. I liked it, catching fish immediately.
Last edited by Dennis Christian; 03/23/2403:10 AM.
Excellent report Mr. Christian. You are what I call "Good People". I grew up in a farming community, and that was a stamp of approval that was given in reference to someone who was honest as the day is long. Hope to cross paths with you someday on the water. Iwould love to help with gas one day, and chew the fat with you and some of the usual suspects out on the water.
Thanks. As I recall, you fish Grapevine Lake a lot. Unless you are itching to come fish Cedar Creek Lake, I'd like to come let you show me where to catch white bass on Grapevine. I have never fished that lake.
Fished CC today with friend Paul G and we caught 102: 101 white bass and a yellow bass. We went out about 2:30 PM and fished until 5:30 PM catching our fish on two structures - 3Jug Hump in 20 fow and Spillway Hump in 24 fow. We caught them on BoBlades, Mepps #4, Hazy-eyed slabs, and Paul Bunyon's Lucky 66 w/o the feather.
Note - the feather was stuck to my wet hand - I had taken it off the lure.
Cleaned a few to eat:
Last edited by Dennis Christian; 03/24/2402:50 AM.
Thanks. As I recall, you fish Grapevine Lake a lot. Unless you are itching to come fish Cedar Creek Lake, I'd like to come let you show me where to catch white bass on Grapevine. I have never fished that lake.
Not have I fished CC... We can do both. Will not be as good on GV, but I can happily show you the humps that are possible year round items to check. I'm pretty mad at the green fish, and tinker with the Sandbass when I'm taking a break. It's always good to chew the fat, even if it's piddling around the lake. We need to cross paths on each other's back yard for sure. My fishing mentor is a bass fishing professor and we have a great time on little old Grapevine.
When you have an extra seat, give me some notice and I will put some gas in the boat. I still remember years ago instant messaging you for info, and still haven't ventures to CC. I'm going to talk to you soon "old Man", I'm looking Forward to visiting with you.
03/25/2024: Fished from 3 to 6:15 PM today with Cliffshot and Graham and caught 139 - all whites bass except for one catfish. We left fish still biting in four spots - the east side of Crappie Island Flats in 27 fow, Dam Ridge in 21 fow, Campbell's Hump in 18 fow, and Greenhouse Ridge in 29 fow. We caught fish mostly straight down using BoBlades, Hazy-eyed slabs, and Paul Bunyon's Lucky 66 spinners.
3/27/2024: Friends Larry C and Bob fished with me from 8:30 AM til 4:15 PM and we caught 201: 196 white bass, an 18 inch hybrid, 3 cats, and a drum. We started in Crappie Island Flats hoping for some bird action, but it didn't materialize. So, we began structure fishing. We caught some fish at Dam Ridge, Greenhouse Ridge, 60 Acre Hump, and finished at 3-Jug Hump where we caught most of our fish and left still catching. We use BoBlades, Mepps 4, and Hazy-eyed slabs. BoBlades did the best. Fish were still deep - in 20 to 28 fow. Here are some pics of today's trip:
4/4/2024: Fished with Paul G and Mike H from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, and after looking for an hour we finally found them in two spots: Greenhouse Ridge in 26 fow and 3-Jug Hump in 21 fow. We used BoBlades and Mepps #4 fishing vertically on the bottom.
4/21/2024: My sister's grandson Christian and his roommates Tofer and Hunter at DBU came to fish with me on CC. A stiff north wind forced us to fish protected water, and we found fish at 60 Acre Hump in 22 fow. We used BoBlades, Hazy-eyed slabs, and Mepps #4 spinners to catch 308: 300 whites, 5 yellow bass, and 3 short hybrids fishing from about 2:15 to 6:10 PM. We caught most fishing straight down and reeling up from the bottom. All fish were released. Here are some pictures:
5/1/2024 Found good concentrations of fish at Dam Ridge, Greenhouse Ridge, and Pitts Point. Could have caught all I wanted at each spot. They ranged from 22 fow to 30 fow. Caught them on chartreuse BoBlades, Mepps#4, and HeyBuds. Near the south end of Crappie Island Flats, I caught 6 hybrids (5 legal to 24 1/2 inches and a 17 inch one).
5/2/2024 Went out with friend Graham and we caught 111 whites, 7 legal hybrids, 2 shorts, 12 yellow bass, and 3 cats. We went to the same spots as yesterday plus Long Ridge West. Used the same lures plus Hazy-eyed slabs.
Dennis, I know lots of rain has fallen since your Wednesday post. How is the lake today? Is it muddy or is it fishable?
Iโm looking for a spot to fish tomorrow morning, Whitney and Waco (the two lakes I live by) are really muddy and full of debris with our flooding we have had.
Dennis, I know lots of rain has fallen since your Wednesday post. How is the lake today? Is it muddy or is it fishable?
Iโm looking for a spot to fish tomorrow morning, Whitney and Waco (the two lakes I live by) are really muddy and full of debris with our flooding we have had.
Look at the bottom of Dennis's Wednesday post. He was out yesterday and posted this: "5/2/2024 Went out with friend Graham and we caught 111 whites, 7 legal hybrids, 2 shorts, 12 yellow bass, and 3 cats. We went to the same spots as yesterday plus Long Ridge West. Used the same lures plus Hazy-eyed slabs." Looks like Cedar Creek is still doing well.
5/1/2024 Found good concentrations of fish at Dam Ridge, Greenhouse Ridge, and Pitts Point. Could have caught all I wanted at each spot. They ranged from 22 fow to 30 fow. Caught them on chartreuse BoBlades, Mepps#4, and HeyBuds. Near the south end of Crappie Island Flats, I caught 6 hybrids (5 legal to 24 1/2 inches and a 17 inch one).
5/2/2024 Went out with friend Graham and we caught 111 whites, 7 legal hybrids, 2 shorts, 12 yellow bass, and 3 cats. We went to the same spots as yesterday plus Long Ridge West. Used the same lures plus Hazy-eyed slabs.
Our lakes are still flooded so we came back to Cedar Creek today. Caught and released 134, about 100 whites and the balance of 34 was catfish. I have never caught so many catfish on a slab/jig combo. We took our daughter and son in law. The only thing big we caught today were smiles. Lots of fish on the clicker, was a successful day.
Our lakes are still flooded so we came back to Cedar Creek today. Caught and released 134, about 100 whites and the balance of 34 was catfish. I have never caught so many catfish on a slab/jig combo. We took our daughter and son in law. The only thing big we caught today were smiles. Lots of fish on the clicker, was a successful day.
That's what memories are made of. Beautiful report..
Went out twice Saturday Memorial Day weekend. Took two teenagers out the 1st trip and we caught 179. Took two college kids out 2nd trip and caught 192. Best spot both trips was Dam Ridge. Three of the fish were legal hybrids, a few were yellow bass, catfish, and short hybrids, and the majority were white bass. Best lure was the yellow HeyTodd with the yellow BoBlade a close 2nd. Fish were in 20 to 27 fow.
Sounds like a great trip Dennis. Glad you were able to get the family on some fish. Just wondering, how are you fishing the BoBlade? Are you casting and reeling back to the boat, similar to a Mepps, or are you jigging/reeling straight up from the bottom?
Took my neighbor and his two sons out this morning. Caught about 30 while they were schooling. Moved to E. Dam Hump and found them in 25โ of water. Total for the day was 137. Used silver meps #4 dropping straight down and cranking up about 3 turns.
Matthew 4:19 โAnd Jesus said, โFollow me, and I will make you fishers of men.โ
Cedar Creek Sandman: Thanks for your report. We got out for 1:hr and 45 minutes with 3 house guests and caught 100 - all at Dam Ridge in 23 fow. Used Mepps #4,, BoBlades, and HeyTodd.
Cedar Creek Sandman: Thanks for your report. We got out for 1:hr and 45 minutes with 3 house guests and caught 100 - all at Dam Ridge in 23 fow. Used Mepps #4,, BoBlades, and HeyTodd.
Who makes the Hey Todd??
Re: Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Reports for Spring 2024
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Cedar Creek Sandman: Thanks for your report. We got out for 1:hr and 45 minutes with 3 house guests and caught 100 - all at Dam Ridge in 23 fow. Used Mepps #4,, BoBlades, and HeyTodd.
Who makes the Hey Todd??
Oh boy the internet cyberspace is fun. LOL. It's actually the HEYbud made by Windbreaker. You can order the HEYbud from Windbreaker. Eric gave me the recipe last year to make my own HEYbuds and I decided to make a slightly heavier, larger size of the HEYbud, since fish tend to be deeper in the Spring and the heavier spinner can get down faster and cast farther.
I had good success on the weekend trips so I gave some to retired buddies to test more. I guess DC has been a very happy tester and called it the HeyTodd for easy communication? LOL. I make them and dont sell them. Their equivalent heavier spunners are HEYbuds, BoBlades, MAL
DC started the Mepps journey for me and others I known, a dozen years ago after DC won several white bass tourneys.. But many of em wanted heavier spinners. I've tried making my own ever since and I know severals did as well. Fast forward to today we have several versions of heavier spinners. I think you should try em all and pick the ones that suit your style of fishing.
For me I made myself flexible. Lighter mepps for shallow structure fishing works great and heavier spinners for deeper structures. In short, perfect doesn't exist. LOL.
Re: Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Reports for Spring 2024
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#1508504905/28/2406:18 PM
Cedar Creek Sandman: Thanks for your report. We got out for 1:hr and 45 minutes with 3 house guests and caught 100 - all at Dam Ridge in 23 fow. Used Mepps #4,, BoBlades, and HeyTodd.
Who makes the Hey Todd??
Oh boy the internet cyberspace is fun. LOL. It's actually the HEYbud made by Windbreaker. You can order the HEYbud from Windbreaker. Eric gave me the recipe last year to make my own HEYbuds and I decided to make a slightly heavier, larger size of the HEYbud, since fish tend to be deeper in the Spring and the heavier spinner can get down faster and cast farther.
I had good success on the weekend trips so I gave some to retired buddies to test more. I guess DC has been a very happy tester and called it the HeyTodd for easy communication? LOL. I make them and dont sell them. Their equivalent heavier spunners are HEYbuds, BoBlades, MAL
DC started the Mepps journey for me and others I known, a dozen years ago after DC won several white bass tourneys.. But many of em wanted heavier spinners. I've tried making my own ever since and I know severals did as well. Fast forward to today we have several versions of heavier spinners. I think you should try em all and pick the ones that suit your style of fishing.
For me I made myself flexible. Lighter mepps for shallow structure fishing works great and heavier spinners for deeper structures. In short, perfect doesn't exist. LOL.
LOL Ok thanks. I was trying to find them and couldn"t!! I was getting confused on why I couldn't LOL
I dunno you have to ask Windbreaker, DC. Eric's been catching good fish and beasts on the 1/2 oz HEYbud, as you can see from his posts . Maybe I can sell the HeyTodd for 100 bucks a piece and retire early?
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