Logan and I ran around to check some deep spots. All 3 spots had fish on them. The best spot had a bunch of coontail growing out into 10-12', then turning to rocks. We used Swagger tungsten dropshot weights in 1/2oz and 3/8oz weights. Most of the fish bit after shaking the bait fast in place, then killing it and letting the roboworm fall to the bottom. One other technique that worked today was slowly dragging the dropshot back to the boat, almost swimming it. Late July is such a fun time of year to fish offshore. When you hook a bass they come rocketing to the top so they can try and throw your lure. Logan has been doing a great job of keeping his rod low as they come up to try and prevent them from jumping.
On the 3rd cast of this trip he cast out after looking at the 360 for the rocks. Right as it hit the bottom I heard his drag and he said "fish on". The tank largie came flying to the top and launched 2' out of the water and came crashing back down. I had the net ready and Logan fought the fish perfectly to the boat. I scooped it up and when it hit the deck he came flying on top of me hugging and screaming. We got it on the scale and it hit 5lbs 12oz. I've fished this lake since 1991 and that ties my big fish out there. Pretty cool fish for my 9 year old!
On the 3rd cast of this trip he cast out after looking at the 360 for the rocks. Right as it hit the bottom I heard his drag and he said "fish on". The tank largie came flying to the top and launched 2' out of the water and came crashing back down. I had the net ready and Logan fought the fish perfectly to the boat. I scooped it up and when it hit the deck he came flying on top of me hugging and screaming. We got it on the scale and it hit 5lbs 12oz. I've fished this lake since 1991 and that ties my big fish out there. Pretty cool fish for my 9 year old!