Lake washington 3-1-15

Wanting to go try fishing lake Washington 3-1-15 thru 3-4-15
I've never been there and may be by myself. Trying to get a friend to go and he probably will but he's never been either. I mainly long line but I'm putting spider rig on front of boat next weekend.
Just looking for a few good tips or starting places or what to look for? What will the fish be doing at this time and main colors cloudy vs sunny days? I guess you use minnows always? I'm gonna try to stay at baits n thangs if available for sure gonna launch boat there every day. Any info be appreciated thanks guys.

I have a Lowrance HDS 10 what chip would have lake Washington on it?

None of them.

Chips won't help, shoot me a text, I'll give you a few spots to start looking in.

just look for the wad of boats

Haha that's true!! Me and buddy going down for 5 days got cabin booked at bait n thangs! Ready to eat crawfish and crappie!!
March 1-5

If water temp is above mid 50's, go to north end and troll down the edge of the cypress trees on the south side. Pulling jigs or slow trolling but since you know more about pulling I would just pull. If temp is below mid 50's the fish generally hang out from bait and things and on down to the south where you will find deeper water. pulling jigs will work there too. stick with greens, chart, orange, purple, and pink colors. U shouldn't have any problem finding and catching fish that time of year. Good Luck

Glass House

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Originally Posted by Brian Stucker

Glass House

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That a location or landmark Brian?

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Originally Posted by bird down

If water temp is above mid 50's, go to north end and troll down the edge of the cypress trees on the south side. Pulling jigs or slow trolling but since you know more about pulling I would just pull. If temp is below mid 50's the fish generally hang out from bait and things and on down to the south where you will find deeper water. pulling jigs will work there too. stick with greens, chart, orange, purple, and pink colors. U shouldn't have any problem finding and catching fish that time of year. Good Luck

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Yes sir I usually long line but use to deep water. Idk what jig it'll take to run 2-3 ft at .6-.8 maybe a 1/24 hair jig or 1/16 hair? You tip with minnows long lining?

How deep is it generally on south end where they hang out if temp is below mid 50s and north end also how deep is it generally where they hang out?

I've read most the fish there stage only couple feet down not on bottom like you'd think. Is that mainly what you've noticed also or some places different.?

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Originally Posted by TowboatTroller

Yes sir I usually long line but use to deep water. Idk what jig it'll take to run 2-3 ft at .6-.8 maybe a 1/24 hair jig or 1/16 hair? You tip with minnows long lining?

How deep is it generally on south end where they hang out if temp is below mid 50s and north end also how deep is it generally where they hang out?

I've read most the fish there stage only couple feet down not on bottom like you'd think. Is that mainly what you've noticed also or some places different.?

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I dont longline so not sure how much weight u put on. I play around with it sometimes. As far as depth there is no way of me knowing. The reason the fish on Washington are suspended a lot of times is because there feeding on shad on the surface. When they start spawning they will relate to the bottom more.

A 1/24 will run about 4 feet deep at .8. you need to run about 1.o or a little more to get it 2 to three. you can also pull a 1/48 at about .7 to .8 that will get you 2 to three feet

Read this article. It's got some great info on jig size, speed, and line out selections for the right jig running depths.
http://www.magnoliacrappieclub.com/a...LongLining.pdf

Thanks BRM never fished shallow lakes at all before. Gonna have to buy some lighter jigs for sure!

Anybody at CC make a 1/24 1/32 & 1/48 ball head jig for grubs & ball head hair jigs?
Got plenty of heavier need lighter jigs.

Need to order plenty now to have them in for my trip.

1/32 not too hard to find 1/24 a little harder. If your fishing in less than 1o feet of water and more than 2 feet you should be fine with 1/24 or 1/32.

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1/32 not too hard to find 1/24 a little harder. If your fishing in less than 1o feet of water and more than 2 feet you should be fine with 1/24 or 1/32.

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I seen some post about meat getter jigs. They looked very good!! I pm him to see about getting some and mike said they had everything at bait n thangs. Maybe he has some small jigs. I typically use round ball painted hair jig or RBP jig curly tail grub body. Seen a lot of people say straight minnow works best on Washington. Gonna try it all I guess hair with bangs spray and crappie nibble or hair tipped with minnow or just straight minnow see what they like.
Definitely wanna try some jigging on trees never caught a big one jigging trees.

I get some big slabs I wanna try grilling them be good!

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Read this article. It's got some great info on jig size, speed, and line out selections for the right jig running depths.
http://www.magnoliacrappieclub.com/a...LongLining.pdf

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Thanks big river I too am going to Washington in March.
Never been to Mississippi. Very exited about going.
I don't long line but I do spider rig. I will incorporate some of this info.
I fish mostly Kentucky lake north end. If I can help you some way please ask.
I am going to try long lining on Kentucky this summer.
Was my plan for last year just didn't make time

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Originally Posted by cajun fryer

Thanks big river I too am going to Washington in March.
Never been to Mississippi. Very exited about going.
I don't long line but I do spider rig. I will incorporate some of this info.
I fish mostly Kentucky lake north end. If I can help you some way please ask.
I am going to try long lining on Kentucky this summer.
Was my plan for last year just didn't make time

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What dates are you gonna be there? You staying on lake or close? Holler at me if its when I'm there maybe we can cook some fish one night together.

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Originally Posted by TowboatTroller

What dates are you gonna be there? You staying on lake or close? Holler at me if its when I'm there maybe we can cook some fish one night together.

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We will be rolling into bait and things the 5th of March in the late afternoon

I'll be leaving at noon. Maybe next time

Y'all might check out Roy's Store & Cabins, the nicest accommodations on Lake Washington. And for the same money.

Thanks for info maybe next time I'll try roys. Done made plans with mike though. Hes been real helpful talking with and look forward to meeting him.
Meatgetter cost me about $500 today lol... well kinda he suggested spider rigging would be better. so since I already had half the setup t bars and all figured I'd go all the way! Lol I ordered 5 capps Coleman 14ft rods already have 3. Also got crappie rigs and new bait caster reels. Lots of plastics and floats. I'm ready to spider rig!!