I had a ridiculous month of August.  It was significantly better than June and July combined.  June and July were hot, dry, and sunny for weeks on end.  The water temperature was very warm and we had almost no weather changes.  As a result, we are in the worst drought since 1988 here.  It was painful at times because fishing was so poor almost every time.

 

Late in July, the pattern shifted.  The water temperatures dropped some and stayed there for weeks.  We had a series of low pressure fronts come through and I am positive that it turned the fish on big time.  I was able to take advantage and not only put up a lot of big fish, but also caught the biggest largemouth I have in almost 3 years.  Muskie fishing was also fantastic as I boated 37, 38, 39, and 40 inch tiger muskies in 3 outings.  The fish were hungry and aggressive.  I caught all of them in August on a faster moving lure approach.  Hoping for more of this the next couple months.

Nice ~ !

That's what I'm talking about.

Congrats

A-Jay

 

I guess you did have a great August. ?

OUTStanding work.  Keep it up.

Excellent. 

15 hours ago, gimruis said:

I had a ridiculous month of August.  It was significantly better than June and July combined.  June and July were hot, dry, and sunny for weeks on end.  The water temperature was very warm and we had almost no weather changes.  As a result, we are in the worst drought since 1988 here.  It was painful at times because fishing was so poor almost every time.

 

Late in July, the pattern shifted.  The water temperatures dropped some and stayed there for weeks.  We had a series of low pressure fronts come through and I am positive that it turned the fish on big time.  I was able to take advantage and not only put up a lot of big fish, but also caught the biggest largemouth I have in almost 3 years.  Muskie fishing was also fantastic as I boated 37, 38, 39, and 40 inch tiger muskies in 3 outings.  The fish were hungry and aggressive.  I caught all of them in August on a faster moving lure approach.  Hoping for more of this the next couple months.

I'd say you did alright! Some nice fish!

The heat kept me off the lake for most of August .   At the end there was a break in the weather and the shallow bass were wolfing down a spinnerbait . The deep bass were not so cooperative .

I'd say your August was a little better than just good.

1 hour ago, Bankbeater said:

I'd say your August was a little better than just good.

Ya, you’re right, it was better than good. It was extraordinary.

Awesome!  Glad someone could get out and more importantly have success!

 

August was really good? I respectfully disagree

Everyone here in the south: "What the heck do you mean your water temperatures DROPPED in late July?"