Lake Hamilton catch

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11-08-2009, 07:37 PM
Darryl Morris

Lake Hamilton catch

Some of you know I used to guide on Lake Hamilton about 3 years ago and since then have been focusing on Greeson. Well, I'm back on Hamilton now. The past few weeks has been an experience. All of our old spots are mostly gone. But, I have been able to find some cover and catch some fish. I will definitely be doing some habitat work to build this lake back up. I also hope to spend a little more time on other species like stripers, walleye and maybe even catfish. Here's some of the recent catches.

November 1:
http://www.familyfishingtrips.com/images/091101.jpg

November 2:
http://www.familyfishingtrips.com/images/091102.jpg

November 6:
http://www.familyfishingtrips.com/images/091106.jpg

November 7:
http://www.familyfishingtrips.com/images/091107.jpg

November 8:
http://www.familyfishingtrips.com/images/091108.jpg
11-08-2009, 08:09 PM
LRJoe1

Darryl,

Is the fishing any good during and after the draw down? I hear that it gets real low, so that people can work on the docks.
11-08-2009, 08:10 PM
Jerry Blake

Looking Good!
11-08-2009, 08:12 PM
Fishtaco

Great looking catches there, Jerry. Good job.

Will you not be guiding on Greeson anymore or just working Hamilton more?
11-08-2009, 08:14 PM
LRJoe1

I think your question is to Darryl, and not Jerry.
11-08-2009, 08:56 PM
Fishtaco

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Originally Posted by LRJoe1

I think your question is to Darryl, and not Jerry.

I think you're right, Joe. I'm so mixed up. My apologies. I had a rough day today and I think my brain is still missing on at least one cylinder.
11-08-2009, 09:03 PM
Darryl Morris

Falling water can definitely slow the bite. However, they are dropping it slowly so it hasn't shut them off. After the drawdown it should be good since it will concentrate both the fish and bait fish. Plus, they are only dropping it five foot this year which is normal. Last year they dropped it nine foot and that was really low.

I will treat Lake Hamilton as my primary lake but I will still trailer my boat out to Greeson to fish when I want to. I've been living in my camper out at Greeson for some time now and I am moving back into my condo in Hot Springs. It's nice getting back to adult-sized plumbing, lol.
11-08-2009, 09:31 PM
dedawg1149

good job
11-09-2009, 08:31 AM
DRPEPPER

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darryl Morris

I've been living in my camper out at Greeson for some time now and I am moving back into my condo in Hot Springs. It's nice getting back to adult-sized plumbing, lol.

Great news!!!
Last time I saw you, I was concerned that you were homeless.
DP
11-09-2009, 05:35 PM
Darryl Morris

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

Great news!!!
Last time I saw you, I was concerned that you were homeless.
DP

I pretty much was but you how us short, fat men are when we get tossed and kicked around, we just bounce back for more.
11-10-2009, 01:02 AM
Arkie John

Welcome back to the neighborhood, Darryl!!!

Even though I live less than five miles from Hamilton, I've only put a boat in it one time.

I like the Ouachita solitude. :D I must say, that you tempt me with those impressive catches. Do you mainly fish the lower end or the upper?

Some day I'll have to venture out in the middle of the week and wet a hook there.

Thanks for sharing those outstanding catches!!!!

aj
11-10-2009, 06:37 AM
Darryl Morris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkie John

Welcome back to the neighborhood, Darryl!!!

Even though I live less than five miles from Hamilton, I've only put a boat in it one time.

I like the Ouachita solitude. :D I must say, that you tempt me with those impressive catches. Do you mainly fish the lower end or the upper?

Some day I'll have to venture out in the middle of the week and wet a hook there.

Thanks for sharing those outstanding catches!!!!

aj

I live at Buena Vista Resort on Hot Springs Creek. Right now I am fishing a couple spots in HS creek, a couple over by the fish hatchery and a few in Little Mazarn. Hamilton has some good crappie and some trophy striper. PM me your number and I'll give you a call. Maybe we can make a day of it here on Hamilton sometime soon.
11-10-2009, 08:07 AM
DRPEPPER

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Originally Posted by Arkie John

Welcome back to the neighborhood, Darryl!!!aj

Welcome back to you too. It is good to see some posts from you again.
DP
11-10-2009, 08:20 AM
Fishfryed

Darryl... nice looking fish, smiles on there faces says it all. Glad to here you are moving back to your condo soon. A friend of mine owns one in the same area and I think he has talk to you about fishing. His name is Tim Nelson. I talk to you last year about the pros and cons of the Bay boats and how you like yours, maybe in the market for one next year. I think Tim and his friend James are headed to Hamilton this week for a little crappie fishing, he might have already talk to you about this.

Fishfryed
11-10-2009, 02:02 PM
Darryl Morris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishfryed

Darryl... nice looking fish, smiles on there faces says it all. Glad to here you are moving back to your condo soon. A friend of mine owns one in the same area and I think he has talk to you about fishing. His name is Tim Nelson. I talk to you last year about the pros and cons of the Bay boats and how you like yours, maybe in the market for one next year. I think Tim and his friend James are headed to Hamilton this week for a little crappie fishing, he might have already talk to you about this.

Fishfryed

Oh yeah, Tim is my neighbor. We've been talking alot on the phone about doing some fishing and working on habitat for Lake Hamilton. I believe we will be trying to snatch some up later this week.
11-10-2009, 08:38 PM
JASON WALLIS

Nice Catch Cuz
11-10-2009, 11:25 PM
Darryl Morris

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Originally Posted by JASON WALLIS

Nice Catch Cuz

bring it on brother, I'll do my best to show you how O-BE-WAN, lol. Seriously, I'm back at HS in the condo, so come on and we'll git-r-done.
11-13-2009, 05:49 PM
Darryl Morris

They're still biting on Hamilton in spite of the drawdown.

Yesterday:
http://familyfishingtrips.com/images/091112.jpg

Today:
http://familyfishingtrips.com/images/091113.jpg
11-15-2009, 01:44 AM
GRIZZ

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Originally Posted by Darryl Morris

It's nice getting back to adult-sized plumbing, lol.

I HEAR THAT!@!

I wanted to let ya know that the walleye fishing has been horrible so far this year. I'm normally over 100 bragable pigs by now and so far I only have 3 since halloween! Bad water conditions and it's been warm and I don't think they realize winter is coming and haven't started pigging out yet. This time last year we had snow up to my knees already and it never let up till I came to Ark. Anyway, your not missing anything. I'll let you know if we start smackin the horses. What is goin on with the trailer on the lake?