Lake level this week is at 1.36 Rumsey, and water temperatures are running 63-67 degrees.
While the days are becoming shorter, and the day time temperature dropping, the bite is beginning to heat up, as usual, and as most fall bites do.
Unfortunately, the days of summer and double digit bites are behind us, though big bags can still be found for those who choose to chase em’.
Crankbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, and finesse worms are all producing both north as well as south. Docks, rocks, grass, and shade are all must hits around the lake.
This year October is not scheduled to be the busy month past years have seen tournament wise, thus it’s a perfect time to come up and throw some of the traditional fall baits.
Jackall Muscle Deep 20, Strike King 10XD, 8XD, Megabass Deep Six, Norman DD22, 6th Sense 300s, Lucky Craft D20s, and LV500s can all produce some really, really big bites, especially on those dreary gray days. As can the A-Rig.
On the bottom contact side, the Carolina rig, brown/purple, black/blue jig combinations, Roboworms, Senkos, and Dropshot rig will produce for those that choose not to chuck and wind all day.
This past weekend I was fortunate to join a friend for the Triton Tournament, and while we had our chances, were forced to resort to the spinning rod and fish “used” water on Sunday. Fortunately, we squeaked out a 13th place finish fishing a Roboworm, and Bass Patrol Jig combination.
Why more Triton Boat owners do not participate in this event is beyond me, as this was a very well run and fun event, not to mention the 20K in raffle prizes given away at the awards ceremony. Five Motorguide trolling motors, Power Pole, five Lowrance units, a half dozen Mercury props, a dozen rods, cases of Mercury oil, etc etc etc.
Next year the date has changed and I would expect 120+ boats wouldn’t be out of the question. Triton owners, mark your calendar for this event next year, it really is a low pressure fun time had by all.
This weekend brings the WNS Clayton Fire Benefit Tournament, Sunday at 9am in Red Bud Park. Yes, 9a-5, a three fish limit, and a $100 entry per boat. All proceeds will be donated to the CF Fund, and the raffle should be pretty cool as well.
The WNS guys are really trying to make a difference and your support and participation could really help those who have lost everything as a result of the Clayton Fire. This is a perfect opportunity to bring a father, son, daughter, girlfriend, or wife, and really have a great time fishing a tournament with that special person.
Hope to see ya there!
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