Sat Aug 2nd out on the Pool...

[BillM]

Oldman and I decided to hit Gloucester Pool again this morning. It was going to be an early day because we were sure the boat traffic was going to be heavy as the sun came out and warmed things up..

 

We were on the water by 5:10, early enough for it to still be dark

 

First fish came at around 5:30, probably one of the biggest smallmouths we've pulled out of here, the belly on this fish was huge, easily pushing 4lbs.

 

 

We have found that all the fish are keying in on the rocks.. A rock/weed mix with access to deep water has been the ticket for is this season for sure. We've been fishing topwater almost the entire season and have done quite good. The big weedflats that this lake has many of, seems to produce the best for us at dusk. I am sure some of you think we are crazy for only throwing topwater, but it's just to addicting I have a dropshot setup on my spinning rod, but it hasn't hit the water yet, lol. This pattern might not fill the boat, but you just can't beat it for the fun factor. We were off the water at around 9:30am, and went 10 for 13.

 

Nailed this little scrapper off a big rock flat in about 3ft of water.

 

 

Next cast and his hog decides he wants to chow down on my Zara Spook Jr.. What a pretty fish, a few pics and she was back in the lake.

 

 

We've also decided that the only fish making it into the livewell this year will be pike/pickerel. The bass are just to much fun to keep.

Edited August 3, 2008 by BillM

[Leecher]

Great report and pics

 

Thanks for sharing!

Leechman

[lunkerbasshunter]

nice to see the "pool" producing. thanks for the report

 

cheers!

[salmon]

Nice report, keep them coming in.

Jose

[Mark Kulik]

WTG Bill-your right towater is a blast! nice C&R for the future. I like a fish dinner too, but I could never kill a bass, easy enough to get some perch, or a couple of 2 lb. eyes!

[BillM]

Now if I could only get some hints on how to find the crappy in this lake

[misfish]

Nice report Bill.

And some nice bass you guys got.

Getting out with yer pop is a bonus.

TFS.

 

As for the crappie keep