Christopher Laurencio
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Hey All, got a question for a Tourney I am going to this weekend and would like any helpful hints you may have for me .
Background of lake & conditions:
Gin Clear man made, has some areas of Rip Rap and deep standing timber. Lake does not have a lot of plant life. Lake gets very deep and has Smallmouth & Largemouth. One hump in the middle goes from 100+ ' up to 40'.
Current Conditions. Massive draw down this summer with no rain, last weekend area got 10+" of rain in 36hours, NO B/S. Water temp was high 60's before rain, current surface temp unkown, lake is located in NW NJ. Someone just said they caught a 7.7lb LM in 60' of water.
So with that said how should I fish this lake for the tourney, I have a very good idea where the fish will be in some shallow areas. Some 3lb-4lb, but never got a limit of quality fish like this, most would be three.
Should I go deep right away? Or beat the banks and then go deep? What type of signals would you look for to decide that the fish are on a fall pattern, without wasting valuable time. Lake is electric only so cannot jump from spot to spot. I also understand that LM will outwiegh smallies for the T, but the size of the SM in this lake are considerable and may be easier to catch if schooling.
Any suggestions.
CJL
Background of lake & conditions:
Gin Clear man made, has some areas of Rip Rap and deep standing timber. Lake does not have a lot of plant life. Lake gets very deep and has Smallmouth & Largemouth. One hump in the middle goes from 100+ ' up to 40'.
Current Conditions. Massive draw down this summer with no rain, last weekend area got 10+" of rain in 36hours, NO B/S. Water temp was high 60's before rain, current surface temp unkown, lake is located in NW NJ. Someone just said they caught a 7.7lb LM in 60' of water.
So with that said how should I fish this lake for the tourney, I have a very good idea where the fish will be in some shallow areas. Some 3lb-4lb, but never got a limit of quality fish like this, most would be three.
Should I go deep right away? Or beat the banks and then go deep? What type of signals would you look for to decide that the fish are on a fall pattern, without wasting valuable time. Lake is electric only so cannot jump from spot to spot. I also understand that LM will outwiegh smallies for the T, but the size of the SM in this lake are considerable and may be easier to catch if schooling.
Any suggestions.
CJL