Went to Secession

[Raucous Rooster]

I've been chompin at the bit to explore this lake so I went today to scout around. Caught 13 while not cruising. All the fish were small, only 4 or 5 frying size; I assume the draw down didn't bode well for the lunkers, but heck - I was catching fish. The water was amazingly clear but there was a lot of floating debris; leaves, twigs and small limbs along with a little trash. Temp was 68 on arrival 74 when I left. Looks like it's only one or two feet below full pond. If you go take plenty of jigs and heads, it's got to be the snag capitol of the world. I worked pretty hard for those babies. Lots of fishermen out today but every one was pounding the banks and docks; I was only one I saw longlining.

I really like this lake. Lots of structure and cover. Not too big so it's really easy to cover. It's a lot deeper than I thought. Lots of points with steep drop-offs and deep coves. And did I mention - snag city.

Oh. Some may recall I lost a rod and reel a few weeks back. Look what I dragged up today. Not a fair trade.

[sinkermaker]

I got one in there above the bridge. It is an 8 ft Wally Marshall with a pfluger president on it. Did you fish above the bridge or below it. Right now above the bridge should be good. Thanks for sharing

[STUMP HUNTER]

Good to see a report from Secession. Like you I'm surprised to hear the lake isn't a mud hole with the rain we have had over the last week.
I also have a few rods in the lake but I will willingly give up more to fish that lake. Thanks for the report.


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[Raucous Rooster]

I got one in there above the bridge. It is an 8 ft Wally Marshall with a pfluger president on it. Did you fish above the bridge or below it. Right now above the bridge should be good. Thanks for sharing

I went below the bridge. My main mission was to find a friend's cabin by water way down river, so I cruised as much as fished. Nine of the fish came from the first cove down from the bridge. I'm thinking about going back Thursday. Going up stream from the bridge - your advise always works. I'll keep an eye peeled for your rig.