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That's Hydrilla, found a few isolated mats, but not many at all. 41# including dead fish decdutions (2 days) won ours, with a couple 7's for big fish. We had 15 after day one and finished with 17 pounds.....I mean we really struggled to get bit Sunday We caught our 15#s on U-Vibes....Our weight came on the Spook Jr though Did y'all launch at Beeswax? did ya fish North or south?

Taking the good info from the good folks on the forum, we had a decent weekend for a few newbs (15#s of spots on day 1). Couldn't capitalize on day 2. I can't blame it on a couple broken rod tips and a jacked up reel, just myself for the most part for missing several good bites...had the shanks. We found the spots biting and put together a pattern fairly quick on Friday, practicing. We, for the most part, had it to ourselves a 3 days. Devil Islands (I think theyre called) below the Power Plant, is by no means a secret spot but hunkered down and good bit all weekend. With our little knowledge of the lake, we got in the current in 14-15 ft and caught spots behind the exposed timber we they were ambushing (wasn't exposed Sunday!) around the islands. We figure 8'd the islands for the better part of 2 days and actually picked up some good size spots....a few 3s and several 2s. We didn't want to leave fish for fish, even though we needed largemouth to get the weight up. We found the Spook bite on practice day and Saturday, but shut off quick it seemed due to it being overcast and being out of the current. Had to move to a Jr size and vary the retrieve a bit to get them to commit, but they did. Sunday was a different ballgame all together, and to be honest, I just scratched my head all day. Found good grass in the back of a few creeks with shad popping, but no chasers to be found. They were boiling in the very back bank grass, but couldn't get but a couple bites, and missed one We didn't go south of beeswax at all, but most seems most of our club did, probably the narrows, but there again, can't leave fish for fish with our lack of history on lay lake. We didn't get bit on the swim jig, but did on the fluke some. All in All, loved the lake, had fun, learned a lot and got to go fishing!

How did ya'll fair in your tourney? There were two smaller tournaments (including our 18 boats) both Saturday and Sunday. It was definitely hairy as safe daylight broke around the bend in Beeswax. I guessed there were 60-70 boats. My partner (boater) somehow forgot to put on his life vest and we both didn't realize it till we couldn't stop in the thick of the pack. It was all about adaptation for us, especially Sunday! They generated a ton of water over the weekend and had to move to "plan b" Sunday. We caught a few on Flukes in the first north pocket going out of beeswax. They're were some fish caught behind the bait store's dock Sunday.

Auburn Folk here...

WDE

Starting digging into the forums quickly without formerly introducing myself Dothan, Alabama native and have been a local club member for 4 years. After deciding two years ago to start really working to win with all the knowledge I gained from "old timers" in the club, being the younger human sponge for several years. I've fished Lake Eufaula all my life and more recently at Lake Seminole since joining a local club. Lake seminole and G'ville turned me into a lover of the grass lakes. Our normal stomping grounds include the middle Chattahochee, Grand Guntersville (of course), Lake Jordan, Logan Martin and Lay Lake for the first time this weekend! Web Developer with Strategy6 during the week and all around computer/tech/gadget geek when I'm not on some body of water. Glad to be a member AND one quick shout out to Glenn for not only having one the best YouTube channels, but drawing me to the site and forums!

Thanks to the forum for the feedback for an "Avid Novice" That is exactly what I heard from a friend last night. He said a recent tourney angler won a boat swimming a jig in the grass. I think the grass and the topwater bite (mostly cloudy both days) will definitely be my "Plan A". We will be launching at beeswax! Couple questions, my friend, if you don't mind? What different types of grass make up the lake? and where might the closest tackle shop to beeswax be, if you happen to know? We're staying in Clanton about 20m from the ramp off the interstate.

Nice chunk of great info, THANKS Sam

Due to my normal 9-5, practice time is limited to one day, but I like the way you think as far finding fish close to the ramp. That would also be good to use as when you have one of those "I need 1 or 2 more fish and time is running out" moments, close to the scales. I always hear, "Fish the moment" especially from Ike, but never looked at the pros and cons like you explained. Being a non-boater in our club on random draw tournaments, pre-fishing never really was an option except a few times. This past January & February tournaments were both on Lake Seminole and "pre-fished" every weekend in between. Due to weird weather conditions t was a different ballgame in February. With all that said, our 2-day tournaments are partner tourneys with almost every boater pre-fishing places that have produced bass in the past. Probably more times than not, that one day of practice doesn't fair as well since the last time you fished that area. Im looking forward to this tournament for sure being able to go in with a clean palette

spawning areas, old beds, and DEFINITELY topwater were some of my thoughts as well. Thanks for the input

So, our club has our annual spring 2-day tournament on Lay Lake in Alabama this weekend and the prepping has already started! Fishing Reports, Topo Research, new line, couple trips to the tackle store and one last question to the Bass Resource Forum community......how would you spend your 1 day of pre-fishing on new waters? Me, as the co-angler, and the angler have never fished this impoundment before, but after doing online/local research, I want to figure out the best way to spend the day on the water hunting fish, graphing the lake, and proper time management. I know if your not in the southeast, you probably never fished this lake, but if KVD can win a tourney there in the spring, why not us. I know that the shad spawn is on right now, and that lake vegetation (hydrilla, dollar weed and more) is abundant, along with rocky bottom spots that hold spotted bass. Thank Folks!

That seems to be the key for me as well, I'm getting alot better at it but takes practice for sure!

Eagle Claw Bobber Stops...hands down

I caught half a dozen 3-5's today actually, Spinning Tackle, 40# Braid, straight to the J Bend hook. Also a 3/16ths tungesten bobber stopped. SUPER Sensitive with braid and tungesten. After catching that many in a short period, there was very little line fray and the Palomar knot held tight. As far as C-rigged, I tend to have braid on my longer rods like my rod I use for the c-rig, so 40-50# braid, brass or tungsten > glass bead (not really necessary) > Carolina Keeper then tie to the hook. The CArolina keepers are great unless your tossing a heavy sinker long distances and have ONLY ONE KNOT! For most of what I use the c-rig for I use a heavier weight, bead and swivel. Usually 18-24" of12-15# Fluorocarbon leader. That might not have answered your question, but this setup works for me because I can feel the bites better with braid and tungesten!

Back to the doc I go then, and have to make it a yearly thing.

I started having these light spots on the back of my neck 2 summers ago and went to a family practice doctor and was diagnosed with "Tinea Versicolor" which opportunely a fungal yeast infection that can cause white spots on the skin. He prescribed me an antibiotic and told me to lather Selsun Blue and let it stay on my neck 15-20m, 3-4 times a week until they go away. the very slightly went away, but have come back ever summer since...with more spots. I wanted to post to see if anyone has had this issue before and what they might have done to make it better or get rid of them all together. I wear a neck garter and sunscreen. From what I've read the bacteria forms in the pores of your scalp and spread to your neck when sweating. Im sure it's pretty common among fishermen in the summer?

Mine is weak at best, but tend to land a few good ones on occasion I know most everyone has had these same thoughts at one time or another and I would like to hear from the forum on: What you've tried and failed/succeeded with whether it's techniques or terminal tackle. >>I'm going to "go Ike" soon if I keep missing fish.

7 days a week huh, must be nice!

Graphic/Web Design. I've been designing for 15 years, so it's my day job on the web and my hobby is Logo Design (during the week). Fishing on weekends

Being a golfer, I can see how that would be beneficial

Nice addition to the flip/pitch!

I still practice flipping/pitching on a bucket in the backyard when I can't fish. What other techniques do you practice and how do you do it?

I own one, 7.6 MH standard Guides, for the money...I think it is good sensitive rod. Not a fan of cork handles and the split grip and exposed reel seat has helped me catch more, Im sure of that! Bought mine in January, on sale for $79 at one local tackle store and the other one in town has them for $74. I plan on purchasing another one with micro-guides.

Right now, in my neck of the woods they've been really liking the Houdini Super Fluke. Just got an Academy sports, and they have a ton of colors. I've caught a few on the Watermelon Pro Blue as well.