At last, the weather turned warm and the fish are biting. The response has been unbelievable. The parking lots around the lake are full of boat trailers and the good news is that most are catching fish. I spoke with one couple of anglers on Tuesday and they said the fish are ranging in size from 1 to 4 pounds with an occasional 7 pounder. Just about all types of lures have been effective with the exception of topwater lures. Small swimbaits rigged with an underspin have been deadly on the bass. Drop-shotting a plastic worm has also been very effective, as has a lipless crankbait such as a LV500. The trick to success is a slow retrieve. The deeper water in the south end of the lake has been producing most of the fish. Another good area has been just off the State Park in at Henderson Point. Shag Rock has been another good area. The successful fishermen are working the submerged rockpiles.
