Posted By: Delrioross
Fayette reservoir - 08/09/03 05:14 PM
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=
[This message has been edited by Delrioross (edited 08-09-2003).]
[This message has been edited by Delrioross (edited 08-09-2003).]
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=
[This message has been edited by Delrioross (edited 08-09-2003).]
[This message has been edited by Delrioross (edited 08-09-2003).]