July 27th - 30th fishing report

3 lb 12 oz and 3 lb even

Denise nice Largemouth Bass

 We think this cloud looks like a fish.  Do you?

 Lonely Lilly Pads.

Sunset from Conger Shoals.

 Lonesome Bay & Jennies Island.

 This is a very small rockpile island, appropriately named "The Pimple".

 Denise relaxing reading her Kindle.

Arrived at Black Lake Thursday evening.  Finally had some decent rain.  1 1/2 inches in the rain guage.

Friday 27th -  Fished alone today 9 a.m. to 1:15 pm.  Weather was nice and not too hot or humid for a change.  Light northeast wind.  Fishing was a little slow, only caught 7 bass.  I did manage to catch a 3 pounder at Conger Island.  Also caught a nice 3 lb 12 oz at Jennies Island. Fished 6:45 pm to 8:45 p.m.  Caught 9 bass in "The Cut".  Weeds are clearing up in some locations.  16 total bass for the day.

Saturday 28th - Fished 6:55 a.m to 12:45 p.m.  Cloudy an 65 F. degrees to start out with light northeast wind again.  Caught 17 bass.  Nothing special and none over 3 pounds.  Fished 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.  Only managed 5 bass in "The Cut".  22 total bass for the day.  No big ones again.

Sunday 29th - Fished 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Clear and cool morning.  55 F. degrees.  Calm and no wind to start.  Only caught 2 bass.  Probably the slowing fishing of the year for us.  Although a cool front moved in overnight, it didn't take long for it to get sunny and HOT. Water is green with algae blooms and going through it's seasonal cycle.  Fished 6:25 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.  Only caught 2 bass again.  4 total bass for the day.  Our worst take of the season.  Denise did manage to hook a very large pike down in Grindstone Bay near the Indian River.  It grabbed her lure about 8 feet from the boat while she was reeling in a dead cast.  It ran out her drag about 30 feet, jumped about 2 feet out of the water and SPIT THE HOOK.  Pretty much scared the heck out of her because it all happened so quickly.  She was actually glad it got off because she does not like catching pike, with their sharp teeth and all.  I wish it stayed on so we could get the actual size and a picture.  I estimate it was about 32 inches or so, and maybe 7 to 10 pounds.  Can't say for sure.

Monday 30th -  Going home day.  Fished alone 7:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  59 F. degrees to start, partly sunny with a light southwest wind.  Only caught 3 bass.  1 was a smally.  Obviously the fishing has slowed down for the Lunker Hunters.  Hoping this changes for our next trip to Black Lake.

45 total bass for this trip.  Best was 3 lbs 12 ozs.  Enjoy the photos!  Until next time folks...

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July 20 to 22 fishing report

Denise nice Largemouth

 4 lb 3 oz

 Great Blue Heron

 4 lb 6 oz lunker of the week

 Chilly morning 49 degrees F.



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July 16 & 17 fishing report

Sunrise

 4 lb 2 oz Largemouth Bass at Jennies Island

Short fishing trip.  Weather was hot and humid again.  Had a few brief rain showers but they didn't last long. 
Sunday 15th -  Arrived Sunday afternoon.  No fishing today.  Just relaxing on the deck.
Monday 16th -  Fished 5:30 am to 11:00 am.  Action was decent.  Caught 17 bass.  Landed a nice 4 lb 2 oz largermouth near Jennies Island at 6:30am.  Fished 7:00 pm to to 8:30 pm.  Very windy!  Had to take cover from the wind and only managed 1 bass.
Tuesday 17th - Had some early rain but didn't last long again.  The lake level is as low as I've ever seen it.  We really need a few inches of rain!  Fished 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  Fished around Conger Island the whole time to stay protected from the high winds.  Only caught 4 bass.  One was a decent fighting smallmouth.

22 total bass for the trip.  Not the greatest.  But better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.  Until next time...

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July 4 - July 6 fishing report

Denise's personal best - A 4 lb 3 oz beauty in Upper Deep bay. July 4, 2012.

Fourth of July Holiday report.  We were only able to fish two days.  But you can see in the above pic, a big largemouth was caught!

Wednesday the 4th -  Fishing was a little slow in the morning.  Fished 7:30 am to 1:15 pm.  The weather was great but only caught 11 bass.  Went out again from 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm.  Went to Upper Deep Bay, way back in near the rocks and Denise caught a 4 lb 3 oz.  It is her personal best!!!!!!!!  Beating her old best by 1 ounce.  This made our day!  She was quite excited.  Only caught 4 other small bass and a sunfish.
16 total bass for the day.
Thursday the 5th -   Fished 6:30 am to 11:50 am.  Beautiful morning!  Fished Dwaynes Island, Crab Island and Fish Creek.  Only caught 8 bass.  Nothing special.  Fished again 7:00 pm to 8:50 pm.  Only caught 5 bass.  Total 13 bass for the day.  29 total bass for the weekend.
Friday the 6th -  NO FISHING TODAY!  Had to leave for a business trip to Germany.  Next fishing report will be delayed until the week of July 16.  Until next time...

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June 29 - July 1 fishing report

 Weekend best - 3 lb 9 oz largmouth, Pin Island July 1, 2012

 Canadian Geese in the bay w/two white strangers.  June 29, 2012

 Bella resting in the cubby June 30, 2012



Long weekend report.  VERY WINDY first two days.  Couldn't fish much. 

Friday 29th:  9 bass for the day.  Fished 6:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Got real windy.  Had to get off the lake.  No evening fishing.
Saturday 30th:  6 bass for the day.  Got blown off the lake again.  WINDY WINDY WINDY.  Took our grand doggy Bella out in the boat for the first time this year.  She really likes watching us fish and going for boat rides.  LOL.
Sunday July 1st:  12 bass for the morning.  Nice morning, no wind finally.  Sunny.  Brian's best, 3 lb 9 oz.

Note to Mother Nature - PLEASE BRING SOME RAIN!!!  Lake level is still LOW!

That's a wrap folks.  Till next time...         Fish On!