Surprised by Stripes

Jul 10 2021

Guy Smith

Fry

Member Since :
2015
Number of Posts :
36

Reservation Number : 29165
Property Name : Bluebonnet Ridge
Reservation Date : 07/10/2021 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 3 lmb 1-1.5 lbs; 2 striped bass 2.5 lbs
Lures Used : Underspin, flukes, cranks, jigs, chatters, senkos, etc.

Partner and I fished the smaller lake until noon. Water was clear to 3-4 feet.  Surprised to catch a couple of striped bass (see photo), both at about 2.5 lbs.  Had another good one break off in the weeds.  Fluke underspin  and bluegill crank  did the damage.  Lmb’s caught on watermellon lizard and crawdad crank.  Nothing on chatterbait, senkos, jigs, and topwaters.  Went to larger lake after lunch.  It is chock full of weeds, although there are some lanes.  Quicly realized that trolling motor was no match for the wind and weeds and called it quits.  If it is windy, this lake is a challenge, unless you have a powerful trolling motor (with a weed guard),  heavy anchors, and fully charged battery.  

Jul 11 2021

Steve Alexander

Admin

Member Since :
2002
Number of Posts :
1129

Guy,

I had no idea Stripers were in the lake. Moreover, you have indentified it correctly, its not a white bass or yellow bass. Super surprised.