The more I FISH, the less I Know!

The fish are puzzling me this year on the fall bite on Darbonne. Normally I can locate fish or bait balls of shad on the side image. Go back through on Down Image or 2D and mark the depth of fish, Right. I usually fish a foot or so above the marked depth of the fish and that is where the bite will be. Well this year, the fish are showing to be at a minimum of 20 Feet Deep but the fish are biting at 12 to 14 FD for me. I can not hardly believe these fish or running up 6 to 7 feet to feed. I hope some of you Smarter than Me Guys can add Feedback.

When you get it figured out be sure to fill me in. The other day Shooter and I noticed that all the fish we located were 7 to8 feet deep but could only catch at 14'. Smh


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Saturday the Channel by Jakes had Water that was almost Slick. With smooth water it is Easy looking up to notice something that looks wounded ---After the Shad Ball Moved off that injured minnow needs to be put our of its misery .... 5 or 6 foot is not that far ... Bass will hit something from Greater Distances

I suppose that is what keeps us chasing these crazy fish.

Let me know when you figure them out also. I marked fish today 8 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft and 20 ft but caught most around 18 to 20 ft deep

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I'm just like a fat chick at prom, just happy to be there. i just throw out a line a pray.

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Originally Posted by Cobayashi

I'm just like a fat chick at prom, just happy to be there. i just throw out a line a pray.

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That is the way I fish too.

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Originally Posted by 20watt

Let me know when you figure them out also. I marked fish today 8 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft and 20 ft but caught most around 18 to 20 ft deep

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It was good meeting you at the Gathering, I think I had almost as much fun as your boys did. Great Kids.

I know the clarity of the water has something to do with it. I experienced the same thing on my home lake. When the water is clearer the fish will travel up farther to get the bait vs when its more stained or muddy. When its really stained or muddy I have to put the jig closer to the fish and vice versa.

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Originally Posted by Duckcomando

I know the clarity of the water has something to do with it. I experienced the same thing on my home lake. When the water is clearer the fish will travel up farther to get the bait vs when its more stained or muddy. When its really stained or muddy I have to put the jig closer to the fish and vice versa.

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Great point. I could see that on maybe Caney, but Darbonne isn’t usually that clear. All though we haven’t had a ton of rain to muddy up the water, maybe you on to something.
Thanks.

I usually do my best when I accidentally figure out what they want, where they want it, and how they want it. This year has been no different. What worked last year hasn't this year. Their pattern has been noticeably different. Some day, history will repeat itself and I'll know where to start, but in the meantime, figuring it out is half the fun. It's still fishing!