No luck this evening, but I was only out for an hour.

I was out most of the day yesterday and got 5 hybrids. Can't quite tell you where they were, but near as I could tell, they were about 100 -300 yds. off Chimney Creek point, in 38ft of water, suspended at 10-20.

Fog was so thick you could not see 20ft in front of you. I left while the leaving was good beause it was a long way back to Ledbetter. A big hug for the guy that invented the GPS. I wasn't smart enough to way point the fish and once I got off them I couldn't find them.

I bought my first GPS for sole purpose of running in fog.
One morning (pre=gps) I left my dock headed for the spillway.
I ended up at the horsefarm.

I have not tried putting a waypoint on schools of fish,
I think it would be like a cell phone signal , sure to
put off a bite.

Next year I think I will invest in some critter cams and
gps locators for seagulls. I'm pretty sure it is illegal to attach a location device to fish, but I think it will be ok
on the birds.

Good luck
Mo

Heading out today. I didn't find them yesterday, but caught a mess of crappie on the bottom in the middle of 155 big bridge. Where are the Wipers? I will report when I get in. STEVE T

Bad news, but uncertain for sure. I headed out of 344, and went past Eagle's bluff and up to Stone Chimney area, and about there, I hear a tick from the engine. I let off, and nothing seemed wrong. I went back up to 50, and every 15-30 seconds, a single tick sound. I shut down after 3 times and pulled the cowling. couldn't hear anything at idle or speed, as it would not do it in the short time I ran without the cowl. I put it back on and it did it again. I called Larry at E Tx marine, and he said limp back at idle if I was worried, to prevent a cratering of the engine or Lower unit. I did, and will not be able to fish in my boat til after the 1st due to the boat shop being closed. I hope it isn't the Lower unit. I feel sick at the prospect. See Y'all when I see Y'all. Steve out.

You are more than welcome fish with me. I should be out there everyday for the next two weeks when the wind is ok.

Thanks Trump, I know I will need to get out some, and that would be a welcomed seat you are offering. I am working Sunday thru Christmas eve, and at the family gathering Christmas day. I will be hunting Saturday, but the next week will be some time after I get home about 3 in the evenings. I will get in touch with you later. Thanks, STEVE T

hey Trump, did you get on em yesterday? I may have some afternoon time on Friday if you are going. Let me know

Hey guys I'm going to be on Palestine for week starting Friday. I know the hybrids have been hit and miss lately, but what about the whites. I would not mind finding the whites. Is the area from the horsefarm to the dam still the best places to look right now?

Rbradley,

been finding lots of sandies in 17 -19 ft on jiggin spoons,
but they should start moving up the lake towards the
river soon

MO

Birds were working between Smith and Saline, but I couldnt find fish. Moved down towards the damn and found nothing but wind. I should be out Friday, just let me know.

5:20 pm - east of Smith Point - 50 yards from shore - under birds. I was on my way in from where I thought they would be and they popped up here after watching the birds for ten minutes.

Sounds like you got there just in time for the sun to go down. I may be able to go sometime this week, I'll let you know. Later

What is the verdict on your boat? Lower end or up top?

went out sunday eve, found birds but did not catch any fish. Decided to go cattin for a while .Threw my net for shad in front of 155 bridge ,thougt i was hung up ,but it turn out to be at 50 to 6o gizzards.First time that ever happened to my suprise. Fish for cats till 9:30 caught two about 5-8lbs and again to my suprise two largemouth bass,one yearling and one about three pounds both on cut shad on the bottom