I think I might give it a shot this weekend. Jigs under a cork. Any reports that way. I HAVE GOT THE CRAPPIE ITCH.
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I think I might give it a shot this weekend. Jigs under a cork. Any reports that way. I HAVE GOT THE CRAPPIE ITCH.
I tried a few hrs last weekend and did not catch anything. I noticed they are not pulling as much water now so that may affect them.
I tried it last week also, without a bite. Water was perfect flow the day I was there.
I always enjoy fishing that flat. Good spot for a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by feelay
Fished the spillway today. Fish will not hit jig/float. Even snagging was slow.
Maybe some more cold and a full moon phase will turn them on!
more cold ? Are you kidding ? Come by and i'll give you a bag ! These were caught when it was 98 degrees .Quote:
Originally Posted by slablapper4sure
COE cut the spillway flow back on Thursday, and for some reason they decided to open the weir spillway on the lower lake. As a result, the spillway and the lower lake are down approx. 2' in the last couple of days. It will probably take the fish a few days to adjust to this big drop.
We've been fishing the lower lake 2-3 times a week with no luck. Did loose on 1/2 way to the boat. Haven't seen anyone catch any on the Lower.
Where you there yesterday?
We need a cold spell (below 30 degrees) that will stay around for 10 days or so and those fish will get right. The nastier the weather the better. It's kind of like sauger fishing locally. lol
i didnt realize the weir was/has a controllable structure/gate. thought it was essentially a rock dam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pops
There is a gate that can be raised at one end of the structure. The COE has used it mainly to drain lower lake when they are doing spillway inspection and repair.Quote:
Originally Posted by mississippi
OK....this is gonna prolly be redundant...but, I've never fished Sardis Lower before. I'm intrigued with it and wud like to give it a shot. Can u guys give me a little heads up on what has to happen, etc., before it gets good? and maybe when to expect it. I know the COE has a lot to do with your estimates with lowering water and all, but just a rough guess. Many thanks...JD
According to my log Jan 21 thru Feb 20. Not saying I have not caught them before or after but that's when I have brought out fish consistently.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmydee1
Expect a huge crowd when it gets goodQuote:
Originally Posted by jimmydee1
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Originally Posted by bird down
Bird Down, can I have a copy of that log book? :Rofl
x2 :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by big smooth
When you are driving the gravel road to the ramp below the weir you will cross a bridge looking thing. That's the gate. It flows into Spalding creek.