Cold Water Success
Daily Fishing Log For January 1, 2015
| General Info | Weather / Water Conditions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | January 1, 2015 | Air Temp | 30-38 | Current Generation | minimum |
| Fisherman | LakeRookie | Water Temp | 43-44 | ||
| Hours Fished | 6.00 | Sky | Overcast | Water Clarity | Clear |
| Fishing Overall | Good | Wind | light | ||
| Fish Caught | |
|---|---|
| Total Bass Caught | Total Keepers |
| 16 | 4 |
| Size/Weight (Pounds) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6+ |
| 1 | 1 | ||
| Baits Used | |
|---|---|
| Keepers | Other Fish |
| Dirk's jig | |
| Bait Colors | |
|---|---|
| Keepers | Other Fish |
| Green/Orange | |
| Location/Presentation/Structure |
|---|
8-10 mm of the Osage |
| Fishing Notes |
|---|
After not having much success with cold water in the past, yesterday was a different day. I tried experimenting with the jerkbait periodically, but I got bit on the jig early and stayed with it much of the day. I found a very consistent pattern on several different secondary points. Feeling the rocks out off the bank was a key. On these points I tried to keep the boat in about 20 ft of water and slowly drug the jig through the rocks, with the occasional pause and let it sit. The bites came 1/3 to 1/2 way back to the boat usually while the jig was sitting still. My wife and kids joined me for a couple hours in the afternoon. The kids practiced casting the new rods/reels Santa brought them for Christmas. Dad was fortunate enough to hook up a few times and have them land the bass. They had a great time and were undeterred by the cold conditions. |
Photos of the Day
