Many regions are now on their descent from peak flows within the past couple of weeks. WebYou are right next to the Colorado River and you and float, swim, fish, 4 wheel. Three public boat ramps are available on the main lake as well. Tasmanian Devils the most productive for us. Mostly pitching and working certain spots. WebFishery Management & Surveys of Colorado's Waters. Be careful, because the bank is steep. WATER FLOW: 132 CFS IN 139 CFS OUT. Park staff noted that there have been several strong wind storms that have discouraged both fish and anglers. Park Hours for June 5:00am-9:30pm. Reilly Canyon: Decent sized trout and perch are being caught with jigs/worms. Lots of different baits are working. Some years the flow is absolutely perfect and although we never have a minute to spare no one seems to have to wait too long. Boats anglers are having success with tub jigs, rapalas and kastmasters. Its a ton of work, Hunter Nelson took his first whitetail. All roads are clear all fishing access areas are open. CONTEST NEWS AND UPDATES: Very excited about Saturday: EARLY CHECK IN: THIS IS HOW IT WORKS. You would need a week or more to get to 4. Commissions do not influence editorial independence. Water level normal.WATER TEMP: 53. Black bass For largemouth and smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. You might get bit off from time to time but they are cheap enough and more often than not you will lip them and get them in. Then come the callibaetis and damselflies. Bigger fish caught on tube jigs. I have done so myself in the past, but do so no longer. Most anglers doing well no matter where they go. Lake Wacois a 7,173-acre impoundment of the Bosque River located in the city of Waco. Troll big sticks in 10 feet of water near shoreline areas. Perch action is fair to good using jigs. Cheat and you will be caught, banished and possibly prosecuted based on the violation GUARANTEED!!! Sometimes they send stuff and you say I didnt order all those. We will be open Tuesday the 10th and Wed the 11th before the first contest. PIC # 2, 3, 4: Everyone did well for the first time out. NEW TWIST: for the 20th Anniversary. Lake Limestone, located 50 miles east of Waco between SH 164 and SH 7, is a 13,860-acre impoundment of the Navasota River. Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to larry@11milemarina.com, THE WEEKLY FISHING REPORT ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING. Some of the bigger creeks in the lake also have good white bass fishing. #lonestaroutd, Dakota the newsroom dog made some retrieves in thi, Vintage South Georgia quail hunt with some of the, Point of aim! Electric sites behind the Park Office are open for use. PIC # 1: We call this the 30 minute limit When they are biting you can do this in 30 minutes. There is still open water in some areas including points East by Witchers Cove and the areas around Goose Island and still some west between Stoll and Lazy Boy. As of 6/7/2020, trout fishing is fair to good using PowerBait from the dam. Most anglers head upstream to an area called the rapids but other areas can be good and less crowded. The white bass run with a 5 wt and a box of small clousers is hard beat! Tubes or grubs tipped with sucker meat will produce some lite hits. One thing that we have been impressed with is the size of the kokanee for this time of year; there are some really nice fish showing up!" Perfect flow for Dream Stream. When the Park office is closed we are not able to drop everything we may be doing and do a fishing license on demand. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the information When the sun is out it gets hot fast. This gorging on shad is not the run., I will also have folks call me in the middle of the summer and ask, Are the white bass running yet?, What they are really inquiring about is if white bass have yet begun to reliably feed on shad on the surface in the early morning and late afternoon hours. Hot color patterns change almost daily. Hopefully in the Spring. TROUT: FAIR TO GOOD: As the water temperature drops below 50 things tend to slow up a bit. Lots of baits working. Apologies but we simply cannot make change for everyone that needs it for Park Passes and showers. Mid morning has been good. Water clear; 45 degrees; 9.96 feet below pool. PIC # 3: 11 Mile Marina Ice Lazers have caught fish here year in and year out. NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO GOOD: They have gotten more aggressive of late with a fair number of fish over 29 being landed. No guarantee that strong bite will continue but you wont know if you dont try. We have caught and spoke to anglers who have landed them West in the middle out from Stoll. Do you think the Killeen City Council should consider a bond election for the fall to fund important city projects? Some color remains but not much. PIC # 1: Brian comes annually with his son and hit it hard for a few days. New color patterns all have UV Glow paint. EAGLE CLAW COLORADO CLASSIC ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT 2023: January 14 Grand Slam, February 11 South Park Ice Masters, March 11 Marina March Madness. Perfect for student interested in Recreational Services. Dumping in catchable Cuttbows 10 to 12, PIC # 3: He shoots he SCORES!! Sign up now gor to REGISTER NOW BOX below. Anglers noted that there have been a lot of boats and kayaks on the water. Beach Yamba has beautiful beaches inside and outside the mouth. Specifically, anglers can find trout by "casting the rocky shorelines, especially early and late in the day. No limits but mostly four year olds. 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Contest details posted soon. 12.22.22 The lake is finally 100% ice capped..MERRY CHRISTMAS!! STOP BY THIS WEEKEND AND TALK ICE FISHING. Some restrictions apply. pic courtesy jl. KOKANEE SALMON: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Well we are all in a Kokanee tizzy. These lower flows and increased insect activity makes the fishing good on the Gunnison River and is likely to get better. Pro Cure and Pautzke Firegel seem to work the best. MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed Tuesday & Wed unless were here or by reservation) After a recent customer experience we will no longer take rental equipment reservations for Tuesday and Wed. We will take Guide reservations. Iron Creek boat ramp is open with inspectors on duty from 7am to 8pm. Fishing license required no limit. Stop in for latest info and hot bait. Some days the bite is hot some days its cold cold. CURRENT CONDITIONS: ICE ON. Tube jigs, Husky Jerks, Kastmasters, Daredevils and many more baits were working. Areas such as Howbert, Rocking Chair and Stoll Mtn are not what they were just a few days ago. WebColorado River Wilderness Spend a weekend exploring the unspoiled wilderness of Colorado Bend. This was the first fish the contestant ever caught ice fishing. Place your jig just above the weeds. The first ten days of October have always been our favorite in any given year so now is the time to get your Pike on! Wind has been the ices nemesis. Get a topo map. You can also sign up in the Marina Store any time. Spring ice conditions call for early on early off but we are still in full on Winter ice conditions. We found a school of those jumbos around 3:00 and it kept us busy until the beautiful sunset and moon rise. Story by TPWD; Photo by Robert Sloan for Lone Star Outdoor News. For wade or bank fishing, Colorado Bend State Park near the town of Bend (San Saba County) is a great place to try your luck when water conditions are right. This portion of the Colorado River is popular with fly anglers. Bend is located about 20 miles west of Lampasas on SH 580. Call the park (325-628-3240) to check on conditions before going. Weeds galore, water clarity fair as Summer algae blooms occur. So, to clarify, the run is the annual migration of white bass up into the tributaries to spawn. Enjoy the beauty of Gorman Falls, take a cave tour, fish, paddle the river, or cool off in Spicewood Springs. *Fishing reports older than 1 year can be obtained by request . The Colorado Fishing Atlas includes a wealth of information, such as driving directions, stocking details, and locations of the nearest license retailer. After you view the atlas, you can zoom in or out, or click on a location to display detailed information. TROUT: EXCELLENT: Boaters doing fantastic. PIC # 4: From Shore at Spinney couple days ago. A popular spot for white bass anglers is Kimbell Bend Park, which has a 2-lane boat ramp and is located just off of SH 174. NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD: More little fish are showing up but still seeing a good number in the 26 to 33 size. Roads are snow packed and icy. WATERDOGS: Waterdogs have been a hot bait for PIKE through the ice. All fishing access areas are open some camp ground areas are closed. Bass and other sunfish species have begun to become more aggressive as reported by anglers, and are hitting on spoons and other artificial lures. "Grand Lake, As of 6/16/2020, Fishing with Bernie guides report that "rainbow trout fishing continues to be good to excellent. Anglers should contact Travis County Parks (512-854-7275) for more information on this park. Areas of new ice at North Shore behind the Marina has gotten to 5. This area should be boated with caution especially if the reservoir is below normal pool. Colorado Bend State Park is very popular for fishing The best time to go Colorado Bend State Park fishing is during spring or summer when there are plenty of fish in the river. Surface water temps ranging between 62-65 degrees. Water is murky on the West end due to a strong flow out of Spinney. This is not a contest it is a fundraiser for FHNB who take disabled kids and adults fishing. A CPW Park Pass is required on all vehicles entering the Park. We dont see good news on waterdogs moving forward. MARINA STORE HOURS: MONDAY , THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:30PM SATURDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM. NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO GOOD: Good luck finding a waterdog. One angler reported they had success pulling in walleye and wipers while fishing close to shore near large drop offs. Kiowa County Press - 1208 Maine Street, Eads, Colorado81036. Lake Buchananis a 22,211 acre reservoir located in Burnet and Llano Counties near the town of Burnet. Water temperatures were recorded in the mid-60's in the morning and rising to the high 60's by midday. who wants to go ice fishing with no place to park. Open water from west side of Goose Island all the way past North Shore. Dont just look West as we have done well in Witchers Cove area and East Bay. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. White bass fishing in the spring can be excellent if water conditions are right at Tejas Camp, which is located on County Road (CR) 258 between Farm to Market (FM) 305 and SH 183. Can you say Ice Quake! There have also been a few reports of anglers catching channel catfish as well. Late afternoon seems to be the best. Well take the wind any day if we can catch a fish like that. ICE REPORT: ICE ON! Buy TWO GET ONE FREE SATURDAY SUNDAY ONLY!!! CURRENT CONDITIONS: Witchers Cove Boat Ramp closed for season. On the other end of the line was an excited Killeen native, Trey Goodnight, son of Weldon Goodnig. Mostly you'll want to rely on subsurface patterns to imitate the juvenile insects, but later in the season there can be times when the large resident fish can be persuaded to come to the surface in search of adult flies. Marvel at the beauty of Gorman Falls, cool off in Spicewood Springs, fish or paddle the river, take a cave tour, and test your limits on 35 miles of hike and bike trails. Get more information about what you can do here on our Park Activities page. Colorado Bend offers back-to-nature camping. Follow the signs on CR 140 to a self-pay, day use only, parking area. WE WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE TO PROTECT YOU FROM CHEATERS AND PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THIS, ONE OF THE OLDEST ICE TOURNAMENTS IN COLORADO. Its regular nature that happens annually about this time. Our weather station below is live and shows current temps and wind. Its a Cajun thing, NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS STARTING AT $18.00/HR PLUS GRATUITIES AND BENEFITS, MARINA STORE HOURS: SAT AND SUN 7:00AM - 7:00PM MON - FRI 8:00AM - 6:00PM, CURRENT CONDITIONS: NO CURRENT FIRE BAN. The lake has a maximum depth of only 20 feet with a 60 percent coverage dominated by aquatic vegetation, whose capacity was increased to 26,800 acres by the construction of a dam on Cypress Creek. There's so much interest in Colorado Bend's Water temperatures have been recorded as high as the mid 70's in some areas. CONTEST IS SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT NO WALK UPS, DUPLICATE EXTRA ROD STAMP ONE DAY ANNUAL OR OTHERWISE UNTIL AFTER 7:00AM NO EXCEPTIONS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. Think dry-dropper or shallow nymphing with large attractor flies like chernobyl ants, stimulators, Pat's rubberlegs, etc. This road ends at the ramp. We will have a live band and other surprises. Traditionally, strong white bass runs have occurred on the Pedernales River. West side by Cross Creek has not shown open water but given the wind situation things could change for the worse. Pic courtesy B.Box, MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed Tuesday & Wed unless were here or by reservation) OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. If neither lake rises significantly in the next several weeks, all of this years spawning will take place in the main tributaries. Great company and great staff. CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fleeting Fall conditions last week with cooler temps and regular rain made for very pleasant days and turned the fish bite on. Contest saw even a salmon wining money. Pics courtesy J. Baca. As of 6/18/2020, Braden writes that "we've got excellent conditions right now on the upper Arkansas. "Antero Reservoir, As of 6/14/2020, it has been noted that Horsetooth Reservoir has had good fishing. Frequent moves will keep you on fish. Stillhouse stood at 3.29 feet low and was stable. Go 2.3 miles, and take the first road on the right past Chapel in the Cove. We mean really! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND COOPERATION, LETS HAVE FUN MAKE NEW FRIENDS WIN MO MONEY AND MO PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES, CONTEST STAFF NEEDED: If you would like to get paid to have fun and make new friends email larry at elevenmile@hotmail.com. We will only allow 5 teams in store at one time. 17,998 were here. Blue Mesa has been open for 10 days now and the fishing has been equally good all across the lake." WATER FLOW: 276 CFS IN 223 CFS OUT, PIC # 2: Not quite as big but another nice one, PIC # 3: We call this the Pike Lover Grip. Water temp will clear things up as it continues to drop. WebFishing Fish in the channel off the tidal mudflat. Looking for a more rewarding checking account?Explore the options here! Other baits include large tube jigs in white or chartreuse, One oz Kastmasters with a buck-tail and piece of sucker or an accidental trout bait..you just never know. Headed to the taxidermist. At least nine public boat ramps provide access on the main lake. pic courtesy M.Zapel, PIC # 2: CPW Winter stocking program has been in full swing the last two weeks. Lots of nice fish caught through out the day. The lower reaches of Yegua Creek can be accessed by boat from the main lake, but two public areas provide access for the shore angler. The further they go, and the shallower the water gets, the more they splinter off, spread out and break up into smaller and smaller packs. Main lake fishing can also be quite good. person will not be tolerated. Casting small spinners or spoons in moving water at the inlet should produce some rainbow trout early AM and late PM. Shore action before the lake freezes takes proper warm clothing but you can catch some really big fish. racist or sexually-oriented language. The park is located on Hamilton Pool Road (CR 3238), about 11.5 miles west of the intersection of Hamilton Pool road and SH 71 and 1.3 miles east of the low-water bridge over the Pedernales River. Bald Eagle Watch Training at Barr Lake - Brighton (January) From February through July, participants monitor and collect data on nesting behavior and productivity We will have an army of officials on the ice as well as teams of CPW officers positioned all around the lake. Go about a half mile and take a left on Williams street. We will post conditions as they develop. This road ends at the ramp. All pressure ridges should be avoided and or treated with respect if you dare cross. No entry fee Spinney or Eleven Mile. Tube jigs, tube jigs with sucker meat or crawler and waterdogs have seen takers. Park Hours for June 5:00am-9:30pm. Trolling or fishing with swimbaits has led to more anglers pulling in pike and muskie. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Low 46F. Various plastics and jigging spoons tipped with sucker in 30-65' has been producing fish. Our experience with wet seasons as this one was is that many Aspens dont go to good color just brown and down they go. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Particularly, heading upstream and into high elevation creeks and streams will put anglers into better water conditions. If you live in Hudson Bend, Volente, Lakeway, Point Venture, The Hills, Jonestown, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Lost Creek, Barton Creek, Briarcliff, West Lake Hills or Cedar Park you're less than 10 miles from Colorado Rv CURRENT CONDITIONS: Witchers Cove Boat Ramp closed for season. Aidan (right) catches his first salmon ever and biggest Trout ever. The list below We specialize in fabricating residential and commercial HVAC custom ductwork to fit your home or business existing system. Things have cooled off a bit but action is still good particularly early morning until about 11:00AM. Stick baits, spoons and jigs have all done well. CRAWFISH: VERY GOOD: Its still prime time. Several private fishing camps in the Bend area also have bank access. Signs in the town of Bend will direct you to the camps. The area from Silver Creek (also called Beaver Creek) to the town of Tow is an excellent choice from winter to late spring. Shallow water of 5 feet all the way to 20 feet saw productive times. We suggest you show up early if you are fishing Witchers Cove or points on south shore. The larger fish are in spawning under the ice. We have the hockey nets here if you want to play. Things to Do Marvel at the beauty Some anglers will choose to pursue the white bass as they ascend into the tributaries. A good place to access the upper river for spawning white bass in the spring is Parking Lot 7. Water temperature was recently recorded at 71 degrees and water visibility was poor.Jackson Lake, As of 6/16/2020, fishing at Rampart Reservoir is good. Flows: 387 CFS at Hayden Meadows, 942 CFS at Granite (6/18/2020) http://www.arkanglers.com/Arkansas River - Leadville to Buena Vista, As of 6/18/2020, fishing has been inconsistent at John Martin Reservoir. Outdoor and indoor work available. NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD: A decent number of anglers are catching nice ones. This portion of the Colorado River is popular with fly anglers. Given our distance from anywhere and high gas prices a transportation subsidy allowance will be made. ", "Very reliable company and very fast. Although cold temps are suppose to be returning and it wouldnt take much to freeze the lake that doesnt mean such areas mentioned would be anywhere near safe to venture on. BREAK WATER IMPROVEMENT PLAN: No install this Fall gee go figure. TASMANIAN DEVILS: Lets double down on last weeks sale. BILLS SPINNER BAITS doing well even on a troll (sold here almost exclusively) Tube jigs very productive. KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR:: A decent number of fish caught. Recent reports also indicate that walleye have been very active recently. WebLocated on 5,328 acres in the Hill Country, 2 hours northwest of Austin, Colorado Bend State Park is home to caves, springs, and sinkholes. Electric sites behind the Park Office are open for use. The Llano River directly above Kingsland is popular with fly anglers targeting white bass. Shore action best early and sundown. Meanwhile, fishing has also been good for carp, crappie, and walleye. All boats must be inspected prior to launching.John Martin Reservoir, As of 6/18/2020, there have been many reports that fishing is great at Lake Pueblo. Shore angling not quite as good with morning, sundown and night the best opportunity. The ones we use for maximum production. A team may check in on Friday up until 4:00PM Both Team Members MUST BE PRESENT. Wind is your catching friend if its not to strong. PIC # 1: This Gunker put up a fight and how. NORTHERN PIKE: EXCELLENT: The strong bite seems to be increasing in intensity. Oak Point boat ramp remains closed. The East and West boat ramps are open, however, boat ramps may close if water levels in the reservoir are low. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. If you want early ice action you need to go where the ice is recent. We will give away $500.00 to the heaviest Northern Pike weighed in that day. Posts: 654. Whats the point in keeping a rejected bait on. South Shore fishermen were catching trout with hooks tipped with dough bait and worms. EARLY ENTRY RATES ARE GOOD UP UNTIL TWO DAYS BEFORE EVENT (started that last year with the new online sign up program. Dont just look West as we have done well in Witchers Cove area and East Bay. MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM (staff situation may affect weekday hours), Sorry for last Sunday we got to the store late. Its all about presentation and patience. As the ice continues to build mass it will be volatile with pressure ridges popping up here and there. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. "Horseshoe Lake, As of 6/17/2020, park staff at Lathrop State Park reported the following conditions for Martin Lake: "Higher temperatures and windy conditions are making for slower trout fishing production, especially later in the afternoon. Its worth checking out our fantastic selection they are just awesome in the Winter! We currently have too many Shappell 5500 Widehuts that we definitely did not order. USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Crescent Paddle Board hard shell not blow up with attachable seat. All age groups can be found in 45' to 65' of water. Take CR 346 east from SH 95 at the sign for the park and follow the signs. The co-leader, Rachel, was also fantastic: encouraging and supportive and guiding us through the rougher terrain. Camera to be hooked up soon. Hailed pretty hard one day. Caught one on a jointed Rapala not something you would put on and say Im going salmon fishing. TROUT: GOOD: The early ice at Cross Creek/Sucker Cove was epic for a lot of anglers. Bass fishing from the dam has been more rewarding than over on Martin. Fishing is best in cooler parts of the day, mornings and evenings. No decision yet but we have currently turned off online reservations for weekdays in September. You can also sign up in the Marina Store any time. Ice ranging from 6 to 14 inches depending on where you are. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, In the tributaries, finding fish is often a matter of luck depending on how many spurts of fish move into the area you have chosen to fish, whereas back downstream in the reservoir, behavior is much more predictable. Test holes advised as you go out. There are many good boat ramps available. Wind is your catching friend if its not to strong. Eleven Mile State Park and the marina have both reported busy conditions with high visitor rates. Use the 'Report' link on One angler reported that the bite was slow for walleye but trout fishing was good. FT pattern has been hot lately as well as anything with Pink. All of the 212 fish we found on both Stillhouse and Belton were within a few yards of the channel, without exception. TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Spring action continues with catching good from shore and boat. There have been numerous stories of folks going through the ice. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.. Clear skies. Beware of earlier ice and pressure ridges. WATERCRAFT RENTAL: In addition to contest sign up you can reserve boats now for 2023 at 2022 rates by clicking the REGISTER NOW box. The water temperature is warming up slowly, it is at about 62 degrees. As the weeks progress, the larger sizes will become increasingly effective. I have not fished this place in years, but it was one of the first places I experienced fishing the white bass run. CURRENT CONDITIONS: No new snow. What is the biggest issue affecting Killeen? Shore fishermen have had success catching crappie. Sometimes too much of one thing and not enough of the other. We will have meal worms gold only and wax worms in stock along with everything else. Caught 11.23.22/ 3:30 PM Lbc. PIC # 2: This great Marina March Madness Trout caught in shallow water very close to Marina. They say information is gold. Cross Creek has been froze since Thanksgiving. Annual rainbow trout stocking begins Nov. 23. WebThe Colorado Fishing Atlas includes a wealth of information, such as driving directions, stocking details, and locations of the nearest license retailer. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. Bite has been hot and heavy early and tampering off come Noon. It is well worn, like your favorite pair of shoes. Spring runoff has brought some large logs onto the lake, keep an eye out for them. Buy now and save. Kastmasters have done OK and a few reported on the waterdogs. accounts, the history behind an article. PIC # 1: Marina staffer Owen took this award winning selfie. Lake Buchanan: Colorado Bend State Park near the town of Bend (San Saba County) is a great place to try your luck when water conditions are right. The Kingsland Lions Club also maintains a ramp. @2022 - All Right Reserved. WebFrom largemouth bass to crappie, largemouth and white bass and sunfish, fishing enthusiasts wont have trouble reeling in their next catch. We have number of ones we are trying with success. Pic courtesy S. Hartwig, PIC # 3: Havent found this one in the bird book yet. May 2023 May 13 10:00a DATES FOR EARLY ENTRY ON FORM ARE WRONG. Very Good condition. We certainly hope it doesnt come to that but when you are short staffed already and some one pulls a no show no call it becomes impossible to put certain numbers of boats on the water. Bite times vary with mid morning and mid to late afternoon pretty consistent. PIC # 2: Sunday, Not caught on Saturday. No mosquitos out yet but it is thick with Chironomids. Anglers are still hitting Cross Creek and reporting 4 to 7 with some thicker in spots. MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Things have cooled off a bit there and the ice has come on strong around the lake so its time to leave the crowd behind. Lake LBJ, located near the town of Granite Shoals, is a 6,449-acre impoundment of the Llano and Colorado Rivers. It depends on the day with some days requiring a dead stick with a small jig and some days requiring a vigorous spoon. TROUT: FAIR TO GOOD: The hot bite in the beginning of the month has cooled a bit. As much as we love ice fishing its hard to put in the effort dragging all the gear to Cross Creek when historically we have caught big fish from shore as the lake freezes. We have the best Kastmaster selection going but we also do well with Krocodiles and Northland jigs. Weekends are the worst. PIC # 2: How could I forget. We have made predictions before regarding supply issues on certain products as things have been challenging the last two years. North Shore marina areas, Coyote Ridge and Rocky Flats are some of those spots. The Hayden Meadows area is the most approachable section to wade fish, but if anglers are comfortable rock hopping through BV and the Numbers, good pocket water is starting to open up along the edges. We have had teams place in all three but none have ever taken first in all three categories. Seasonal crud in the water from lake bottom turning has been pretty bad. 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