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I took my new to me boat out on it's maiden voyage this morning on Burke Lake.  I've never fished it by boat and was eager to explore.  I coasted the shore and immediately came across some beds.  I caught my first bass when I tossed a 5" white senko smack dab in the center of the first bed about 10 minutes after launch.  This is the first time I have ever sight fished spawn beds before.  Most beds had a female with 2-3 males flitting about.  They appeared to be in the process of mating and I don't even think eggs were laid yet.  It was very interesting to watch them.  After that first  bed I thought I was in for a good day, but only got one more bite on the day.  Unfortunately my weak hook set caused me to lose it.  It was a big one too.  There were some monsters cruising the shallows, but they would not even give my baits a second look.  Maybe after eggs are laid they'll be more protective... or maybe it's just a Burke Lake thing.  Here's a pic of the one I caught:


I'm going to try again next weekend.  I may have a seat available.  It'll be better have someone as a spotter for beds.

Last edited by HungUpPaul (Apr-19-09 11:34AM)