Second attempt to file a report:

Monday- 2:00 pm, fishing from a short pier at Fayete Reservoir.
Partner confiscated a small bluegill taken by my better half, hung it under a bobber and lobbed it into a grass patch. Bass in the 5# range demonstrated that old spincast gear, raggedy rod and rotten old line is a poor combination, especially when the line snapped and he demonstrated how quickly he can release a bass.
Five minutes later, same scenario, but this bass I guesstimated at 6-7 pounds, before it too educated my pal.
I Texas rigged a blue/silver Bass Assassin on my casting rod, which drew a quick strike and I eventually played down a 4-pound largemouth (Deliar Scale) up on the pier long enough to make some quick pix before releasing it. (Don't let your better half see you slide one back into the lake when she is already planning on adding grits, okra, tomatoes to the filets for our evening meal.)
Fayette's water appears to be a pretty good body of water for bass chasers, considering our three fish attack lasted only 20 minutes. Weather conditions were 96-degree temperature, way too much sunshine, no wind to speak of, and the time was 2-2:30 in the afternoon.
Typical of many other lakes, a 14-25 inch slot is in effect, with one bass stretching out more than 25" allowed.
I assure the world I will be back, especially after touring the 25-site campground ($16 a night) and found beautifully shaded sites with water and elecric hookups for our travel trailer.
P.S.--Admission to the facility is $4 a head ($3 for us seniors).
My current vote for a good lake to explore and enjoy has to be Fayette.
=ROSS=


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Sounds like u enjoyed yourself, just wait until the fall. It only gets better.

Was out on Fayette this past Friday night after the storms passed through the area and managed to land one LMB that weighed in at 10.08lbs on digital scales. Caught it at approx 11:00pm, in 20ft of water just off the rip-rap. It was caught Carolina rigging a 10" Double Take Worm from the Reaction Lure Co. out of Many, La.. Color was watermelon/red fleck. Water temp was 98 degrees.

Went out Sunday morning for the 1st ever. Nice lake but unfortunately didn't catch anything. Water temp at discharge was a balmy 106. Went over by the dam were it was a cool 92. Left about noon. Seemed like everyone else was gone by then also. Saw lots of shad and quite a few breaking the surface. Just didn't want our Pop'r or torpedoes.



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If people focused on important issues, there would be a shortage of fishing poles.

Out this afternoon on Fayette 4:30 to dark. Caught 3. The first 2 on a 22 foot hump mid lake. The 3rd a 22.5 incher in 20 foot on the outside edge of rip rap. All caught on C-rig using the new Strike King high floating 6 inch worm in pearl. I can't recall the name. The worms are made of the new high stretch plastics that don't tear. These are excellent for a C-rig as they are high floaters with a lot of action. Can't wait till Fall on Fayette.