CLIENTS: Returning guests Marcus Mitchell & Mike Owens

DATE: 10 May 2024 (AM)

NEXT OPEN DATE: Friday, 21 June (AM)




PHOTO CAPTION: From left: Mike Owens and Marcus Mitchell with a few of the white bass we had to search high and low to find. Dirty water throughout the reservoir and a high north wind impacting what clear water remained hindered our efforts this morning as USACE continues to dump water at around 4,200 CFS.

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WHERE WE FISHED: Lake Belton

SUMMARY OF HOW WE FISHED: We searched the 25′- 40′ depths primarily on the still-clear, windward (south) side of the reservoir being heavily impacted by the north wind blowing 20mph straight-line with higher gusts. We relied on a smoking tactic with MAL Dense Lures (new silver-bodied version) to catch all of our fish this morning.

TALLY: 24 fish caught and released (23 white bass & 1 freshwater drum)

OBSERVATIONS:
1) There remained only a portion of the main basin unaffected by the influx of dirty water.

2) USACE is releasing @4,200 CFS and has dropped the lake 4″ in 2 days, but, more rain is on the way.

3) Here was the water temperature profile for Lake Belton, measured before sunrise on May 6th …

0 feet 73.4F
5 feet 73.5F
10 feet 73.5F
15 feet 73.4F
20 feet 73.1F
25 feet 72.5F
30 feet 71.5F
35 feet 70.5F
40 feet 69.9F
45 feet 69.6F
50 feet 68.1F
55 feet 66.9F

WEATHER DATA:
Start Time: 7:00A

End Time: 11:30A

Air Temp. @ Trip’s Start: 67F

Elevation: 10.8 feet high and fallinging, 4104 CFS flow

Water Surface Temp: 72.7F on the surface.

Wind Speed & Direction: N13-20 all morning

Sky Condition: Rapid clearing to blue, cloudless skies

Moon Phase: Waxing crescent moon at 7% illumination.


Wx SNAPSHOT:








GT = 50

AREAS FISHED WITH SUCCESS:

Area B0286G produced all but 2 of our fish


Bob Maindelle
Full-time, Professional Fishing Guide and Owner of Holding the Line Guide Service
Belton Lake Fishing Guide, Stillhouse Hollow Fishing Guide
254.368.7411 (call or text)

Website: www.HoldingTheLineGuideService.com

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Nice fish under some tough conditions. Good job.

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