DaubsNU1

Thanks! I've tried a smaller 7" worm t-rigged, and pitched a jig-n-craw as near the trees as I can get...lots of moss and crap that keep hanging me up. No luck with either presentation. How close to the trees should I be getting? Pitch in and let sink...twitch a few times...let sit...twitch a few more...then pull? Lake is 220 acres, opened in 2018. Last Saturday I worked the vegetation near the creek channels and boated 66 small bass between 9-13". They were hammering the white power grub on small lead head.

I really like buzz-baites at first light, and towards end of the day. Chuck-it and reel...bass blow it up! Usually run white or white/chart, no trailer.

Wanahoo and Flanigan lakes in Eastern Nebraska are kinda similar. I am drawn to the standing timber straddling the creek channels. I have had my best luck fishing edge of creek channel near vegetation/weed bed edges. Weed beds are in 3-4 feet of water...creek channels drop to 12-16 feet. Water clarity is 1-2 feet, temps 72-77 degrees the past few weeks. At first light I'm throwing buzz-bait and spinner bait. Simple lead-head jig with white 3" twister tail has been good producer. Have caught a few on Slug-Go, Houdini shad, senko, and t-rigged 7" ribbon tail worm. Jig-n-craw hasn't produced. Tossed a frog but nothing. Here are a few pics of Flanigan. Thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks Alex. I got the locking mechanism fixed on Friday. Merc worked great today at the lake! Only caught 7 today...rough day...no wind, started at 6 AM / 56 degrees and 91% humidity...finished at 1 PM, 90 degrees.

Had to make one small fix today...the mechanism that locks the motor from tilting when it's in neutral and reverse was not working. Got it fixed today, and greased up the shift linkage. All good to go. Will have it on the water again tomorrow morning @ 5:30 AM : )

What makes me a good angler? ** I am probably more lucky than good ** 1. I love to research and learn new things (this forum, YouTube, web, talking with other anglers, etc.) 2. Good at preparation / planning 3. Not afraid to admit when I'm wrong...and try something different. 4. I am persistent 5. Willing to work hard and "go the extra mile" I approach deer hunting the same way. Tagged this old Muley on public land in Nebraska. Little bits of preparation, persistence, and hard work...lots of luck : )