Pacemaker Fishing Forum

The Hobie crew (Simon, Jeremy, and I) went out on the bay to see how the fishing was this time of the year. We got on the water around 0730 and noticed A LOT of top water action. Water was very stained from the rain and was 70* when we got in.  Fish were jumping out of the water everywhere and splashes were heard frequently. We thought it was going to be a great topwater day, but we were wrong. After wasting a few hours chasing the topwater bite we concluded that it wasn't bass causing the commotion. More than likely, the larger splashes were from carp and the smaller ones seemed to be shad or perch?

I tried to find drop offs and channels but my poor legs were out of shape and wasn't able to get very far.  I was making pitches to very tight cover and had a fish on but then realized I had no room to set the hook....it still felt good to have something on the other end of your line though!

The water warmed up to about 72* before noon and Jeremy found bait fish in the backs of the bay and was able to hook up with 2 dinks and a keeper off a top water soft plastics. Simon and I headed back to where he was and worked the lily pads wayyyy back in the cove where the water was <2ft. deep. We worked the channel that ran through the pads with some success and ended the day with enough fish to make it a good day. Although the biggest fish were only around 1.5-2lbs it was still a great outing with beautiful weather. Ended the day at 1 as the winds started to pick up. Biggest producer of the day was a white/chart. spinner bait.

Sorry, none of the fish were really picture worthy.