Indian Creek - two drawdown trips

I usually don't fish the winter because I suck at it, but with Indian Creek low, I wanted to go out there and see what was going on. I had two great trips, but only because I stumbled on stuff someone else must have put there long ago. I've never seen anyone fishing those spots, and the structure was only exposed due to low water. Then trolled over to a funny looking set of stick ups to find a laying down tree. Caught about a dozen off that. 25 or so from first trip with lots of lost giants(no idea what was going on) then anothe 15 last saturday. Lake is coming back up, so this appears to be over for me. Garland Baby Shads in Cajun Cricket, Monkey Milk and Blue Ice.

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Nice fish, congrats.
Don't stop now! Just remember those spots and go back!

Low water is the best thing for finding new honey holes if you don't have sonar.

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Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides

Nice fish, congrats.
Don't stop now! Just remember those spots and go back!

Low water is the best thing for finding new honey holes if you don't have sonar.

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I just got a Hook 7, but no idea how to use it. Going to practice with it a bit before the full on spawn when I'll have no need.

Nice looking fish! Yea those laydowns can save you in the tough times. If you don't know where any are than make some yourself and drop them out. Thanks for the pictures.

Is this Indian Creek in Woodworth?

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Yes.

My sister in law is trying to improve the campsites and upgrade it alot. I'm about to get familiar with that lake. LOL!!!

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My sister in law is trying to improve the campsites and upgrade it alot. I'm about to get familiar with that lake. LOL!!!

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It's pretty much my favorite campground. Or, it was until they started allowing golf carts. :banghead

1/2 want carts and 1/2 dont. LOL!!!

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I agree PM the golf carts riding around playing loud music and drinking beer ain't for me. I liked it better when you didn't have to make reservations. I'd just move every 14 days to another site.


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Nice catch

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I agree PM the golf carts riding around playing loud music and drinking beer ain't for me. I liked it better when you didn't have to make reservations. I'd just move every 14 days to another site.


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Totally agree.

That lake is dead to me. Just can't catch there


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Beautiful looking fish.Always nice to find new stuff to fish in lake.I would GPS new areas so I could always hit when out on lake.:fish

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I just got a Hook 7, but no idea how to use it. Going to practice with it a bit before the full on spawn when I'll have no need.

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All you gotta do is go back to those spots and press the menu button and then the "new waypoint" button. that's it. Now, when you look at your Chart screen, you will see the waypoint that you created. It's there forever unless you physically delete it. I have a Lowrance HDS and it has the waypoint button right on the face of the unit. I am not an "expert" of these units, but I would be glad to help you if you need.
I know there are lots of fish there but have never caught them. It is a hard lake to fish. Friend and I went last year and fished all over at some spots he knew. didn't get a bite. The only thing I would like to try would go with a drop shot rig with 2 shiners in those stumps fields.

Very nice catch and glad to see you posting again.
"gene"

That's an excellent catch for that lake. I used to fish at night under a lantern, only way I'd catch there. Can you launch a glass boat at the park ramp?


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Can you launch a glass boat at the park ramp?


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Yes you can.

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All you gotta do is go back to those spots and press the menu button and then the "new waypoint" button. that's it. Now, when you look at your Chart screen, you will see the waypoint that you created. It's there forever unless you physically delete it. I have a Lowrance HDS and it has the waypoint button right on the face of the unit. I am not an "expert" of these units, but I would be glad to help you if you need.
I know there are lots of fish there but have never caught them. It is a hard lake to fish. Friend and I went last year and fished all over at some spots he knew. didn't get a bite. The only thing I would like to try would go with a drop shot rig with 2 shiners in those stumps fields.

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I have fished a dozen times, never caught a perch. I feel it is tough because the water is pretty clear and not deep. I have learned to stick where I know.


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Nice catch and a great report. Congratulations!

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I have fished a dozen times, never caught a perch. I feel it is tough because the water is pretty clear and not deep. I have learned to stick where I know.


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I agree with all of you who say it's tough. I camp there a lot, so I spend a good amount of time on the water. Over the years, I've learned I can catch them in the spring, and fall. For the most part, I don't even try winter or summer because when I have in the past, I've gotten zero bites.

Nice catch and fine pics! Your "lost giants" could very well have been stripers/hybrid stripers, which the lake has a fair population, and winter is a good time to fish for them.
Pete