Rich - I'm sorry to have missed you and the lovely better half! We were in Big Creek in the morning, had lunch at "Up the Creek" at Starboard Marina, then finished the day in Flowery Branch. Maybe next time we can all "hook up" for lunch! That's neat that we were in the same place doing relatively the same things. What's the saying,"Great minds........" (LOL!!!!)
Tex - I take an Uncle Buck's ($2.50) 1/4 oz. white with silver double willow leaf blades and crimp on an additional 1/4 oz. lead. (Use a 1/4 oz. BPS rubber core sinker. Pull the rubber out with pliers. Slide the lead over the hook shank and crimp with the pliers.) This makes an awesome, compact, keel weighted "burning" bait that doesn't roll at high speeds, all for under $3. It's a tried and true power bait, used by many for years. It's also a great clear water tactic that covers water, targeting the aggressive, usually larger, fish. IT CAN BE DEADLY ON KEOWEE! Especially this time of year. To pattern it effectively, stay in the dam area, fishing the windiest points and pockets adjacent to it, particularly if there is any type of flat within 100 yds. or less. Just sling it and bring it! Good luck!
Largest was about 3lbs.
