Temp: 64
light wind -> calm
overcast, some drizzle
Water - good clarity, 450 CFS
Bait: zulu (0), spinner bait (4), pop'r (2), x-rap (2)
Loc: GMR South
Time: 4:15PM - 6:15PM
8 smallies
best fish - 17.5 & 18 inches

The 1/2 hour from 4:30 to 5:00PM was by far my best fishing day of the year. The fall "honey hole" was on fire. I caught 6 during those 30 minutes...and maybe could have picked up a few more if I...

Temp: 58 -> 55
light wind -> calm
overcast -> clearing
Water - gin clarity, 880 CFS (a little high)
Bait: Slip Float, chubs & shiners
Loc: GMR South
Time: 4:15PM - 5:30PM
1 smallie
1 channel
best fish - 17" ? didn't measure

I went out fishing with my baby girl late this afternoon. Recent heavy rains have left the water high and the banks a bit sloppy, so we put on our rubber boots and gave it a go....

How many times have you heard it? Big lures equal big fish. Match the hatch and you'll catch fish. Follow the forage pattern (size) and you're well on the way to catching fish. We've all heard them and wondered if they really are true. You've probably had many experiences that either prove or disprove the theory. I'd like to talk just a bit about some of mine.

Last May J.R. and I were casting at Leesville Lake. I was throwing a four inch homemade crank bait. J.R. was throwing an...

Temp: 84
Light wind -> windy
Overcast -> sunny
Water - clear, 550 CFS
Bait: Fat A(4)
Loc: GMR South
Time: 9:30AM - 12:00PM
4 smallies
best fish - 16"

Seems likes it's been too long since I last got out on the river.

Quality not quantity again today. No weenies. First fish was scrappy 13 incher in the first 15 minutes of fishing that got the day started right. The next fish was powerful 16 incher...