Eastman and Hensley are "Puddles" !!

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:43 am

Headed out to Eastman on Friday knowing it was low, but never expected it to be THAT low !! The day use ramp was closed and the camping use side was still open but not "Advised" !! So, we headed over to Hensley. The West side ramp was open but didn't look good. There was a guy that was just getting off the water after 30 min and said it was "UGLY" out there. Both lakes are mere "Puddles" with many hazards and terrible stinking Algae bloom !! I've fished these lakes since 1988 and had seen them Low, but NEVER this low. We ended up launching at Millierton, plenty of water there, using the #2 ramp, but #3 is starting to show so it won't be long until it'll be open. Fished for 5 hrs, ONE measly 1#'r by my Grandson !! The "Dead Sea" still living up to it's name !!!

jiggin4bass · Post by **jiggin4bass** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:46 pm

They've both been lower than now and yes you can catch bass on both lakes and some unmarked structure and of shore shallow areas
Best bass fishing is evening time.

bob tratar · Post by **bob tratar** » Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:26 am

Launched Sunday at 6AM. Fished till 1PM. Caught 18 fish. Largest 2lbs 14oz. Fish were 2 to 10 feet deep.

jiggin4bass · Post by **jiggin4bass** » Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:31 am

Jigs and chatterbaits are working for me.

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