I am fishing a big bass tournament on saturday.  The lake is fairly shallow (4 - 10 ft) w/ a river channel (20 - 30 ft) running  through it.  I guess my question is how would yall fish a 1 big fish tournament?  I caugt a 4 lber and a 5 lber last saturday flipping jigs to cypress trees.  

As of now my plan is to do the same thing all day and fish for a few bites and hope.    I am going to concentrate on the cypress trees that are close to ledges, creeks, and ditches.  Jigs and 10 inch worms and lizards are probably what i'll be throwing all day.  

One more question and it a swimbait question (imagine that).  Does anyone fish swimbaits in stained to probably murky water?  It seems to me they perform better in clear water situations.  

Been in this situation a couple of times in South carolina, Santee Cooper, and everytime I got near the main creek channel I'd throw a big crank deep diver right down the middle of the channel. Got a couple of 7 lb'rs that way. Choose the style and color you have the most confidence in, but for murky waters my two color choices are dark reds and black; or depending on their mood try a bright chartruse.

Keep a rod rigged with one of these while your wormin' the cypress stands! Good luck!

I never heard of this.

I think it sounds great.

Instead of hunting for a limit of keepers you go after the kicker fish.

nice.

Big baits equal big bass so throw jigs, 10 inch worms, and swimbaits is what I would go with.

OK L-Train....Saturday came, and Saturday went.

Do Tell.......... you had a fine day,,, OR you had a really fine day!!!

Well, I didn't win, and the fishing was pretty tough.  I caught some fish, but the big one never came.  I flipped 1/2 oz. jigs and 10 inch worms to o cypress trees most of the day.  There were 400 or so boats fishing this tournament ($10,000.00 for 1st, $5,000 for 2nd and $3,000.00 for 3rd).  

Most people I talked to weren't catching fish of any size.  We had a heavy rain about 4 -5 days ago.  The gates were open all week and we have had current.  But Saturday comes along and The gates were closed and almost zero current.  Morning temperatures were about 15 - 20 degrees cooler the past few days as well.  

Wow, That kind of field brings back some real memories, though only about 190 boats.

Just remember that any day on the water is a fine day, and sure beats even the best day at work.

Your still young, I'm sure you'll have many more chances, and your turn in the spot light.   Just give it 150% and you'll get there!

PS My daughter lives in Houston. Next time I visit I'll let you know.

Oh... I loved every minute of it.  The thought that the next cast could be $10,000.00 is nerve racking and very exciting.  I'll get there.  The lake is very big and still new to me.  

What weight took home the gold????  

8.74lbs. caught on a 10 inch worm.