Did a little warm water fishing at Sharon Harris Lake on Monday (sorry my report is 2 days behind - I've been busy). It looks like good bream fishing for the most part is behind us - certainly they are off the beds and for the most part are now in deeper water. However, I am happy to say if you're willing to go a little deep with a jig on an ultra-light spinning outfit you can put a bunch of crappie in the cooler.
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The water was down at least 3-5 feet on Monday - (The rain we received in the past two days may have fixed that).
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The water was also very clear but if you fished points, road beds, power lines and way out in front of beaver huts you could pick up a half dozen or so fish at each location.
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Jigs of choice were this 3 inch curly tail and a Charlie Brewer Slider, both fished on 4 pound test monofiliment. Cast it out, let it sink and work it back with a very slow retrieve.
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Big fish of the day was this 3 inch largemouth bass which grabbed a 3 inch jig. I guess he thought if he was successful in capturing that jig he would not have to eat for the rest of the week.
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It is not all about fishing. We saw a bald eagle in an old dead tree and two deer feeding on the green grass right at waters edge. This being a Monday and school just starting, we were just about alone out there. Took this photo of some pretty reflections on the water.
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kewl! 8) ;hb
I heard that Sharon Harris was "fished out"?
Nice! I don't know the water.... Up here in Virginia a clouser can be killer on the crappie. Ever tried going after them with the fly rod? My guess is they're probably in too deep water now, though.... I fish for crappie more in the spring.