Spring’s First Fishing Report

I went to one of my favorite, and usually, productive fishing spots yesterday.  It’s a small lake near my cabin in the back woods of eastern Kentucky.  Unfortunately, the cooler weather last week moved the fish into deeper waters and off of their spawning beds.  The wind was up a bit so I moved to the leeward side of the little island I am fond of and started my day.  The water temperature was cooler than normal for this time of year and I was not as optimistic as I usually am, but I was on the water with my lucky pole, and it was a beautiful day.

 

I started my day using a buzz bait to see if I could coax the fish to the top.  After about a ½ hour without a touch I started to realize that the fish must have been hunkered on the bottom due to the cold weather.  I switched to a Texas rigged lizard and within 10 minutes had three 2-4 pound largemouth bass in the boat.  As noon drew near and the water warmed up I switched back to my favorite strike king buzz bait.  With the warmer water the fish were much more active and started hitting. 

 

All in all, it was a very nice first day out, with the weather warming up and some great action.  As I packed up and left for home, I could not help thinking about my next trip, which, I must admit, will more than likely be tomorrow morning.  Until then my friends, take care and tight lines.