Caught two on a horny toad and one on a senko. One of the horny toads had a belly weighted underspin as the hook that helped in the muddy water I think.

Felixone, What boat landing on Lake Wateree did you use? That's home water for me 7 months out of the year

Felixone, What boat landing on Lake Wateree did you use? That's home water for me 7 months out of the year

 

Gater, I went to Clearwater Cove.  I spent most of the time working the cove to the left of the launch when looking at the lake.

1. I almost always catch SOMETHING. Last time I got skunked was winter (this year). And I messed a big'un on a spinnerbait with Colorado blades.

My wife bought me a fishing journal for Christmas and I finally started using it. I'm surprised how much it helps to write it all down and relive it in your mind.

 

2. Almost entirely private. But the best one has several people that fish it for bream, bass and crappie. A few of us share knowledge of what's going on at any given time. I got tired of fishing places where people with $50-60K boats managed to always get to my favorite spot before me even if I slept in the boat. So I decided I'd simplify and got the kayak. It was a really good move. If I hadn't I might have stopped bass fishing altogether.

 

3. At the larger places, all by kayak, back of my buddy's boat or occasionally my own boat.

4. The local reservoir (one of the backup water sources). 

1. I almost always catch SOMETHING. Last time I got skunked was winter (this year). And I messed a big'un on a spinnerbait with Colorado blades.

My wife bought me a fishing journal for Christmas and I finally started using it. I'm surprised how much it helps to write it all down and relive it in your mind.

 

2. Almost entirely private. But the best one has several people that fish it for bream, bass and crappie. A few of us share knowledge of what's going on at any given time. I got tired of fishing places where people with $50-60K boats managed to always get to my favorite spot before me even if I slept in the boat. So I decided I'd simplify and got the kayak. It was a really good move. If I hadn't I might have stopped bass fishing altogether.

 

3. At the larger places, all by kayak, back of my buddy's boat or occasionally my own boat.

4. The local reservoir (one of the backup water sources). 

 

I like the fishing journal idea.  I have also thought about making my own maps of lakes that I fish that don't already have them available.  I know some apps like Fishidy let you do something like this, but I haven't used it much.  Although, I think Fishidy fails in that most anglers don't like sharing details, they just want to share pics of the fish they catch.  One of these days I will do some research and find the perfect app, or just make my own.

 

I am actually a bit opposite from you in regards to the kayak.  I started with Kayak fishing, and now I want a proper boat.  Although, I still might stick with the kayak.  There are only two or three lakes that I fish regularly that I could even use the boat on.  Add in a couple rivers and that is it.  On the other hand, I fish 6-8 lakes/ponds that you can't use a boat on.  Granted, it isn't like getting a boat prevents me from still using the kayak, but I am concerned that one or other will just sit.  This isn't such a big deal for the kayak, but if the boat sits then it is wasting money.

I like the fishing journal idea.  I have also thought about making my own maps of lakes that I fish that don't already have them available.  I know some apps like Fishidy let you do something like this, but I haven't used it much.  Although, I think Fishidy fails in that most anglers don't like sharing details, they just want to share pics of the fish they catch.  One of these days I will do some research and find the perfect app, or just make my own.

 

I am actually a bit opposite from you in regards to the kayak.  I started with Kayak fishing, and now I want a proper boat.  Although, I still might stick with the kayak.  There are only two or three lakes that I fish regularly that I could even use the boat on.  Add in a couple rivers and that is it.  On the other hand, I fish 6-8 lakes/ponds that you can't use a boat on.  Granted, it isn't like getting a boat prevents me from still using the kayak, but I am concerned that one or other will just sit.  This isn't such a big deal for the kayak, but if the boat sits then it is wasting money.

My boat sits. Even when I use it, it's to go to a place I can't run a motor. I have to crank the motor every so often to be sure it'll run. I'm trying to decide whether to take it tomorrow morning or the yak. I think probably the yak.

Anyone fish forest lake

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So I have a question.....as it turns out.....I'll probably settle just south of Ridgeland and am wondering if there are any Bass in the West branch of Harbor River? 

Just seen this thread and not sure if you got your answer or not but lake wateree is a good lake. We are still fishing tournaments at lake robinson in hartsville. If you have a boat and willing to travel the CATT trail has tournament series all over the state. We are finishing up robinson then we will start back on wateree end of February. Check out the website and see the schedule and all